Friday

“Blessed be God,

who has not turned away my prayer,

nor His mercy from me!”

~Psalm 66:20~

Jan Yarborough called to ask us to pray for her sister and brother-in-law. Jan’s sister, Jackie McDaniel, is going to New Orleans today to have her pacemaker checked. Depending on what the doctors find out today, Jackie may have to have surgery. Jackie’s husband, Don McDaniel, is in Summit Hospital in Baton Rouge. He will be having by-pass surgery Monday to correct several blockages. Please be i prayer for this couple and their extended family as they deal with two patients in two cities. Your prayers will be appreciated.

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Friday, May 23, 2008

“Bless the LORD, O my soul,

and forget not all his benefits,

who forgives all your iniquity,

who heals all your diseases.”

~Psalm 103:2-3, ESV~

Dear Intercessors, this is Eleanor Witcher of the International Prayer Strategy Office, interceding with you for people with AIDS.

As the thin, gaunt man lay on the mat on the floor, he could barely speak. The room he lay in was small and stifling hot. His right arm was drawn up toward his chest. A caregiver had cleaned him up and was now doing exercises to prevent his arm from staying in that position. No family members were around, and he apparently had no one left. This is the scene in many rural villages in South Africa. People are dying at an alarming rate from AIDS. Pray for the Spirit of God to move evangelical churches to care for and witness to those infected and dying from AIDS. Only Jesus can change a culture.

A 16-year-old boy in Swaziland is caring for his brothers and sisters because both parents died of AIDS. Neighbors try to help as much as they can, but so many are caring for extended family members as well. Pray that the many orphans in Swaziland will have someone to care for them.

In Malawi, K has fallen in love with the youth, and God has made provision for her to teach here for six weeks: English, AIDS education and “True Love Waits” (an abstinence program). She will shine the light of Christ into the lives of dozens of girls, teaching them that they, too, can have the strength and courage to live a life of purity. K can offer hope for forgiveness for those who desire a real heart change.

*Please pray for K and others like her as they encounter young people ready to hear the message of Jesus’ life of purity.

*Intercede for people, asking that they will take responsibility for protecting friends and family members.

*Plead with the Lord for healing from spiritual depravity that leads to this terrible disease.

Baptist Press

May 22, 2008

WASHINGTON–British Parliament backs human-animal hybrids. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28100

VIRGINIA–Church planters among 119 commissioned. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28101

VIRGINIA–Jeffery Ginn selected as SBCV’s exec. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28102

TENNESSEE–Wiley Drake to be SBC president nominee. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28103

FLORIDA–Fla. Baptists to pray for rain June 1. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28104

TENNESSEE–Steven Curtis Chapman’s daughter killed by car. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28105

VIRGINIA–WORLDVIEW (Erich Bridges): Hope in the rubble. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28106

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“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” (Philippians 2:10).
Mike Benson, Editor

UNDOUBTEDLY, ONE COULD find more contrasts than comparisons between Christ’s birth and death…

Yet, a study of both reveals some interesting parallels. Both changed the world and have altered the impact of eternity. Consider the following:

1) At both, He was rejected of men (Luke 2:7; Mark 15:15).

2) At both, He was cast “outside” (Luke 2:7; Hebrews 13:12).

3) At both, Mary was there (Luke 2:7; John 19:26).

4) At both, myrrh was present for use upon Him (Matt. 2:11; John 19:39).

5) At both, there was darkness (Matthew 2:10,14; Matt. 27:45).

6) At both, His body was wrapped in clothing (Luke 2:7,12; Mark 15:46).

7) At both, a Herod becomes curiously involved (Matt. 2:7ff; Luke 23:7ff).

8) At both, there was worship-though the first was genuine and the second mocking (Matt. 2:11 and Luke 2:13-14; Mark 15:19).

9) At both, wise men recognized His deity (Matthew 2:1ff; Mark 15:39 and Luke 23:41)

10) At both, Jew and Gentile were there.

11) At both, He was hailed as King-though one was in earnest and the other in jest (Matt. 2:2; Mark 15:26,32).

12) At both, an “honorable” man named Joseph was present (Matt. 1:19 + Luke 2:16; Mark 15:43).

13) At both we find the chief priests and scribes involved (Matt. 2:4-6; 27:1ff). (Neal Pollard)

 

“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us,

and we beheld His glory,

the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,

full of grace and truth.”

~John 1:14~

Thanks for praying. Your prayers mean so much to so many.

Anna Lee