January 25, 2026
“The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out.”
~ Proverbs 18:15 (ESV) ~
LEARNING TO LISTEN
Several years ago, Paine-Webber employed an advertising campaign that emphasized their ability to listen to the client’s needs and custom-design an investment package for each one. You may remember the ads: “How did your broker know you wanted to retire early?” “HeASKED.”
They were selling the idea that Paine-Webber representatives listen. The ability to listen is so rare, this major brokerage firm considers it a selling point.
Compare the success of this campaign with that of E.F. Hutton. Of course, everyone remembers “When E.F. Hutton talks, people listen.” However, investors weren’t impressed; today E.F. Hutton is out of business. Paine-Webber realized that people want to invest in a company with a reputation for listening, rather than one with a reputation for talking.
Getting a reputation for being a talker is easy: just open your mouth and let some sound come out. Eventually you’ll get someone’s attention. Developing a reputation as a listener is a different matter, and there’s a “trick” to it. You’ve got to stop talking long enough to hear what others are saying, and more importantly you must value the other person, or you’ll never be an effective listener.
Many successful people attribute their success to their ability to listen. Diane Sawyer said, “There is no substitute for paying attention.” Sam Walton said “The key to success is to get out into the store and listen... Our best ideas come from clerks and stockboys.” Chili’s Restaurant says that 80% of its current menu came from suggestions made by employees and customers.
President Lyndon Johnson kept a sign on his wall that said, “You ain’t learning nothing when you’re doing all the talking.”
Solomon said practically the same thing: “Let the wise men listen and add to their learning.”
Proverbs 1:5 (NIV) ~
Here are a few of my favorite quotations on listening:
“Asingle conversation across the table with a wise man is better than ten years’study of books.” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
“Every man I meet is in some way my superior, and I can learn of him.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Big people monopolize the listening. Small people monopolize the talking”. David Schwartz
“It takes a great man to be a good listener.” Calvin Coolidge
“There’s a lot of difference between listening and hearing.” G.K. Chesterton
“The word listen contains the same letters as the word silent.” Alfred Brendel
“You’re short on ears and long on mouth.” John Wayne
“Friends are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer.” Ed Cunningham
“People who accomplish things do more listening than talking.” Irving Shapiro (former CEO of DuPont)
As we strive to become better listeners, let’s remember these words.
Blessings on your new week. This might be the ideal time to do some personal evaluation of your present balance between your talking and your listening. See you Sunday as we continue with IMMERSE. We are in the POETS of the Old Testament. This Sunday we will be in ACrash Course on Fast Listening.
Pastor Terrell
with our activities.
ScheduleforSunday,January25,2026:
The Saints Class @ 9:00 AM Room #201
Ruth Class @ 9:00 AM Room #202
Preschool Worship opens @ 10:15 AM KID CITY
Sunday Morning Worship @ 10:30 AM in Worship Center
Kidz4Christ (K-6th) dismissed during Morning Worship
Schedulefortherestoftheweek:
Tuesday- IMMERSE: Poets @ 10:00 AM Men in Room #202
Tuesday- IMMERSE: Poets @ 10:00 AM Women in Fellowship Hall
Tuesday- Good News Club @ 3:15 PM @ Granville Elementary
Wednesday- Choir Rehearsal @ 6:20 PM in Room #203
Youth Group @ 6:30 PM in Cabin
Thursday- IMMERSE: Poets @ 6:00 PM in Fellowship Hall
Looking for willing volunteers to affect the future of our church. Kidz4Christ (K-6th graders) needs workers in order to continue. You will be trained, work in pairs and will only be needed about once per month. Mark your connection card today.
THE PRAYER ROOM
(Room #206)
Will you take the opportunity to pray? You are encouraged to pray on Sundays for Morning Worship.
During the week, Prayer Room is open to you during church office hours.
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TUESDAYS @ 10 AM - Women in Fellowship Hall & Men in Rm #202
THURSDAYS @ 6 PM - Adults in Fellowship Hall
VISIT THIS WEBSITE: www.immersebible.com/poets/
Click on your current week and you can watch the video, see the reading plan and even listen to it read to you!
~ YOUTH GROUP ~ Students in grades 7-12 Wednesdays 6:30 PM at the CABIN !
Wednesdays @ 6:20 PM in Room #203
IF YOU NEED HELP OR ASSISTANCE
Deacon of the Week: Doug Crow
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Morning Worship at a Glance
WEARE CHURCH
“The Name of the Lord”
“His Name is Wonderful”
“Glorious is Thy Name”
Welcome & Offertory Prayer
Kidz4Christ dismissed
“The Lord’s Prayer” (It’s Yours)
“The Heart of Worship”
“Trust the Lord”
POETS
Immersing Our Lives in God’s Word
A CrashCourse on Fast Listening
Proverbs 17-18/pages 225-226/paragraphs 17ff
“Change My Heart, O God”
“Trust the Lord”
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Church Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:30AM - 2:30PM
Senior Pastor Terrell Eldreth: 619-244-6265
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