It has been a mild winter thus far for East Tennessee . There has been no accumulation of snow on the valley floor this season. We may be looking at another wet spring and dry summer. Our young people are planning to go to the Challenge Youth Conference that will be held at Gatlinburg, Feb. 3 -5th. I was told it was set up to offset 'Winter fest' by our progressive brethren. If you have comment on this activity please inform. Hope your week has been very prosperous - Kirk John 15 Five ways to Become a Productive Christian THE SHORT OF IT: 1. abide v. 4, 5a, 10, 14 2. bear fruit 2, 5b, 6, 8, 16 3. Promote love, receive J-O-Y 9-13 4. be ready to suffer 18-25 5. rely on the teaching of the spirit 3, 7, 15b, 26, 27 When these things are done - you remain on the vine and produce much fruit. THE LONG OF IT: Five ways to Become a Productive Christian John 15 INTRODUCTION A. Many books are written about becoming productive business people. 1.