Church signs!!!! - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

Tazman53 · 08-07-2008, 08:56 AM

A lot of churches have an ever changing sign in front of the church, one down the road, from me has some good ones sometimes, the one on there now says:

Quote:

A closed mouth, gathers no feet.

This is an excellent thing to keep in mind!

Any others you all have seen?

Emimily · 08-07-2008, 09:01 AM

The church by my old apartment had a sign for one night that said "Walmart is Satan". I agreed. But, I think that might've been some clever kids vandalism and not the spirit of the church.

***Impurrfect*** · 08-07-2008, 09:21 AM

The church by my house now has one that says "Seven days without God makes one weak".

Hugs and prayers!

Amy

RufusACanal · 08-07-2008, 10:18 AM

" Your consistent Tithes assure your Salvation today; Don't be Cheap, Dig Deep!"

**Peter** · 08-07-2008, 02:26 PM

"Know God, know peace. No God, no peace."

bugsworth · 08-07-2008, 02:29 PM

I am not aa but I got one...call your lawer if you have an issue...lol

Be careful how you live. You may be the only Bible some people read.

bballdad · 08-07-2008, 03:28 PM

when troubles call on you,call on God

***grateful2b*** · 08-07-2008, 03:42 PM

"Prayer is the ultimate wireless connection"

**Dee74** · 08-07-2008, 04:42 PM

if Bugs can do it

'Forgive Your Enemies - It Really Messes With Their Heads'

D

jimhere · 08-07-2008, 06:42 PM

My recovery has been a series of surrenders.

At about six months of sobriety I was not doing well. Let's just say that the "bedevilments" on page 52 were bedeviling me bigtime. Everyday was a struggle, not only to not drink but I was making real heavy going of living. Although I was going to lots of meetings and trying to stay busy, every day I fought taking a drink and I was getting tired. My head just would not stop going.

When I was a couple of months sober I went back to work at a company that I had worked at a few years before. There was a guy there who was about a year sober when I quit before and at three years of sobriety he was a changed man. Understand that this man and myself had hated each other's guts in the past. We wouldn't even drink together.

One day I went to him and said "I know you are sober and go to AA, but you seem different. What are you doing that I'm not?" He told me to come to a meeting with him that Friday night and he would introduce me to some people. One of them was his sponsor, who became my first sponsor. At the meeting, I gave up and asked for help. I haven't had to fight a drink from that day 'till now.

The next day I saw a sign at a church. It said "WHEN YOU ARE AT YOUR WIT'S END, THAT IS WHERE YOU WILL FIND GOD." You see I had taken my best ideas as far as I could take them. I had walked far over the bridge of reason and stepped onto the desired shore of faith.
Jim

Big Book references from Alcoholic Anonymous, First Edition

***cmc*** · 08-09-2008, 05:31 PM

Here's one more:

"Welcome to our Church."

What's missing?

**Peter** · 08-09-2008, 06:56 PM

Me....?

Reality · 08-09-2008, 06:56 PM

"God will direct your footsteps, but you have to be willing to pick up your feet"

deezaldog · 08-09-2008, 07:05 PM

A very small church I often pass always has some great messages.
The latest:
I do not question your existance
-God

deezaldog · 08-09-2008, 07:05 PM

CMC I love it!

Sugah · 08-09-2008, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter

Me....?

psst...Peter? U-R

**CarolD** · 08-09-2008, 10:27 PM

My church home in D.C. is one block north of another
Services were often distracted by tourist wandering in..
craning thier heads...cameras ready.

Sooo...
On the sign outside we added a red arrow
pointing to the other church ...with
"See The President"

GrouchoTheCat · 08-17-2008, 07:33 AM

Just before independence day:

"Don't by a Fifth for the Fourth!"

suzieq1972 · 08-17-2008, 08:10 AM

A sign at a church that's about a block from my church:

MUG

Man
Underestimates
God

fraankie · 08-18-2008, 08:34 PM

emimily..............
"................"Walmart is Satan". I agreed..."
let me get this straight
you agree that walmart is..............
satan
beezlebug
the devil
lucifer
that, all those guys in makeup on the sci-fi channel
dracula. maybe?
how about bel lugosi?

please explain
i'm just saying...............................

Tazman53 · 08-19-2008, 06:12 AM

Well they changed the sign, it now says:

Quote:

Sign maker on vacation
Message inside this week!

I like their sense of humor.

08-07-2008, 09:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
Emimily Silly Rabbit 2D Memory Champion! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 959 Blog Entries: 6	The church by my old apartment had a sign for one night that said "Walmart is Satan". I agreed. But, I think that might've been some clever kids vandalism and not the spirit of the church. __________________ "To take for permanent That which is only transitory Is like the delusion of a madman." -Kalu Rinpoche

08-07-2008, 09:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
*Impurrfect* Community Greeter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 9,464	The church by my house now has one that says "Seven days without God makes one weak". Hugs and prayers! Amy __________________ "I'm not where I want to be, but thank God I'm not where I used to be" - Joyce Meyer

08-07-2008, 10:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
RufusACanal Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 1,872	" Your consistent Tithes assure your Salvation today; Don't be Cheap, Dig Deep!" __________________ "Weather forecast for tonight: dark. Continued dark overnight, with widely scattered light by morning." George Carlin Excerpts from Original Manuscript of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous

08-07-2008, 03:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
bballdad Is my work solid so far? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Albemarle,N.C. Posts: 2,024	when troubles call on you,call on God __________________ Faith should not stand in the wisdom of men,but in the Power of God

08-07-2008, 03:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
*grateful2b* Leap of Faith Survivor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In the pines, in the pines.... Posts: 3,489	"Prayer is the ultimate wireless connection" __________________ You need to give up the life you have in order to have the life that is waiting for you.

08-07-2008, 02:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
Peter Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Leaving Sparta Posts: 2,742	"Know God, know peace. No God, no peace."

08-07-2008, 02:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
bugsworth Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,857	I am not aa but I got one...call your lawer if you have an issue...lol Be careful how you live. You may be the only Bible some people read.

08-07-2008, 04:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
Dee74 Forum Leader Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Seas Posts: 14,655	if Bugs can do it 'Forgive Your Enemies - It Really Messes With Their Heads' D __________________ May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you use those gifts that you have received and pass on the love that has been given to you.

08-07-2008, 06:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
jimhere Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 2,318	My recovery has been a series of surrenders. At about six months of sobriety I was not doing well. Let's just say that the "bedevilments" on page 52 were bedeviling me bigtime. Everyday was a struggle, not only to not drink but I was making real heavy going of living. Although I was going to lots of meetings and trying to stay busy, every day I fought taking a drink and I was getting tired. My head just would not stop going. When I was a couple of months sober I went back to work at a company that I had worked at a few years before. There was a guy there who was about a year sober when I quit before and at three years of sobriety he was a changed man. Understand that this man and myself had hated each other's guts in the past. We wouldn't even drink together. One day I went to him and said "I know you are sober and go to AA, but you seem different. What are you doing that I'm not?" He told me to come to a meeting with him that Friday night and he would introduce me to some people. One of them was his sponsor, who became my first sponsor. At the meeting, I gave up and asked for help. I haven't had to fight a drink from that day 'till now. The next day I saw a sign at a church. It said "WHEN YOU ARE AT YOUR WIT'S END, THAT IS WHERE YOU WILL FIND GOD." You see I had taken my best ideas as far as I could take them. I had walked far over the bridge of reason and stepped onto the desired shore of faith. Jim Big Book references from Alcoholic Anonymous, First Edition __________________ "I used to be good for nothing. Now I do good for nothing." ~ Chuck C.

08-09-2008, 05:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
*cmc* Community Greeter Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: FL Posts: 11,996	Here's one more: "Welcome to our Church." What's missing?

08-09-2008, 06:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
Peter Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Leaving Sparta Posts: 2,742	Me....?

08-09-2008, 06:56 PM	#13 (permalink)
Reality Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 49	"God will direct your footsteps, but you have to be willing to pick up your feet"

08-09-2008, 07:05 PM	#14 (permalink)
deezaldog Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Fort Wayne IN Posts: 284	A very small church I often pass always has some great messages. The latest: I do not question your existance -God

08-09-2008, 07:05 PM	#15 (permalink)
deezaldog Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Fort Wayne IN Posts: 284	CMC I love it!

08-09-2008, 10:27 PM	#17 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dallas, Ga. USA Posts: 21,875	My church home in D.C. is one block north of another Services were often distracted by tourist wandering in.. craning thier heads...cameras ready. Sooo... On the sign outside we added a red arrow pointing to the other church ...with "See The President" __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery! :

08-17-2008, 07:33 AM	#18 (permalink)
GrouchoTheCat Coffee Maker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lobstah Land Posts: 1,115 Blog Entries: 1	Just before independence day: "Don't by a Fifth for the Fourth!" __________________ He, who by good deeds covers the evil he has done, illuminates this world like the moon freed from clouds. Buddha (Not inebriated (Amethystos) since:9/27/07)

08-17-2008, 08:10 AM	#19 (permalink)
suzieq1972 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 206	A sign at a church that's about a block from my church: MUG Man Underestimates God __________________ It was a high counsel that I once heard given to a young person, "Always do what you are afraid to do." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

08-18-2008, 08:34 PM	#20 (permalink)
fraankie Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: brooklyn, new york Posts: 1,423	emimily.............. "................"Walmart is Satan". I agreed..." let me get this straight you agree that walmart is.............. satan beezlebug the devil lucifer that, all those guys in makeup on the sci-fi channel dracula. maybe? how about bel lugosi? please explain i'm just saying...............................

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