Church Bulletin Articles

In this category, you will find many inspirational stories to be used for your Church Bulletins, Church Newsletters and/or Inspirational E-mails.

One of the more difficult things for someone on a weekly basis is to prepare content for the church bulletin or newsletter.

Usually, it’s a tug-of-war trying to get information from department or ministry leaders concerning the events taking place soon. Plus, the attempt to get an article from the Pastor can be an adventure due to the busy-ness of their schedule.

We want to do our part by adding a new category called “Church Bulletin Articles”. These will be brief and inspirational and may be used within the context of the church communications to the congregation via e-mail, bulletin or newsletter.

Perhaps some of them would even work as Sermon Illustrations! Stop back often as we plan to build the selection in the weeks and months ahead.

In reality, all our letters can be easily modified for that purpose. So, some of the content will be similar to our letters, while most of it will be new stories.

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Being Thankful for What We Do Have: A Christian Perspective

In a world that often encourages us to focus on what we lack, it’s easy to overlook the blessings we already have. As Christians, gratitude isn’t just an attitude—it’s a spiritual practice and a profound acknowledgment of God’s provision and sovereignty. The Bible continually calls us to be thankful, not just in moments of abundance but in all circumstances.

A Heart of Gratitude Is God’s Will

In 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Paul writes, “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” This verse doesn’t say to be thankful only when things are going well. It challenges us to adopt a posture of gratitude even in trials. Why? Because thankfulness aligns our hearts with God’s will and reminds us of His ultimate control over our lives.

It’s natural to focus on our unmet desires: the promotion that didn’t come, the relationship that didn’t work out, or the healing that hasn’t yet arrived. But when we pause to reflect, we see God’s faithfulness in our lives. The roof over our heads, the meal on the table, the friends who support us—these are all evidence of His goodness.

Who Packs Your Parachute?

Charles Plumb, a U.S. Naval Academy graduate, was a jet fighter pilot in Vietnam. After 75 combat missions, his plane was destroyed by a surface-to-air missile. Plumb ejected and parachuted into enemy hands. He was captured and spent six years in a Communist prison. He survived that ordeal and now lectures about lessons learned from that experience.

One day, when Plumb and his wife were sitting in a restaurant, a man at another table came up and said, “You’re Plumb! You flew jet fighters in Vietnam from the aircraft carrier Kitty Hawk. You were shot down!”

“How in the world did you know that?” asked Plumb.

A Revival of Politeness

The following is a great little story or illustration from Mark Batterson's book entitled, “Please, Sorry, Thanks” –

For the love of Emily Post, we need a revival of politeness, and it starts with please. “It sets the tone for whatever follows and is one of the most universal manners.” (The Magic Words – The Emily Post Institute, Inc.)

Nothing primes the pump like please, especially if you put a pretty in front of it. How does it work? “It changes a command into a request.” (The Magic Words – The Emily Post Institute, Inc.)

News flash: No one wants to be told what to do!

Build Me a Son – Father’s Day Bulletin Article

Build me a son, O Lord, who will be strong enough to know when he is weak, and brave enough to face himself when he is afraid; one who will be proud and unbending in honest defeat, and humble and gentle in victory.

Build me a son whose wishbone will not be where his backbone should be; a son who will know Thee and that to know himself is the foundation stone of knowledge. Lead him, I pray, not in the path of ease and comfort, but under the stress and spur of difficulties and challenge. Here let him learn to stand up in the storm; here let him learn compassion for those who fail.

Somebody Said (Motherhood Bulletin Article)

Somebody said it takes about six weeks to get back to normal after you’ve had a baby. Somebody doesn’t know that once you’re a mother, normal is history.

Somebody said you learn how to be a mother by instinct.
Somebody never took a three-year-old shopping.

Somebody said being a mother is boring.
Somebody never rode in a car driven by a teenager with a driver’s permit.

Somebody said “good” mothers never raise their voices.
Somebody never came out the back door just in time to see her child hit a golf ball through the neighbor’s kitchen window.