Monday

“But you will not even need to fight.

Take your positions;

then stand still and watch the Lord’s victory.

He is with you, O people of Judah and Jerusalem.

Do not be afraid or discouraged.

Go out there tomorrow, for the Lord is with you!”

~2 Chronicles 20:17 (NLT)~

Bro. Joey and Karen drove home last night. Karen’s brother, Aubrey Perry, as resting. The doctors have not yet determined if surgery is an option for him. Pray for Aubrey, the family, and for the medical staff as they care for him. Your continued prayers for all of them will be greatly appreciated.

I forgot to mention Robert Wilson has shingles. Those of you who have had them and those of you who have not had them know they can be painful and long-lasting. Pray for Robert as he endures this period of time.

With some hesitancy, I went into the basement area of the church yesterday morning. I am very happy to report the flea problem we had last week has been taken care of. The members of the classes that meet there appreciate all the efforts to make our space usable again.

MISSIONARY PERSONAL NEEDS. Pray for a missionary couple in Thailand and their three young children as they transition to stateside assignment in the fall. Pray that they will finish this term of service well and that the Lord will renew them physically and spiritually while they are in the United States.

BUCHAREST, ROMANIA (BOO-kuh-rest). Baptist representatives Roger and Melinda Russell write: “We thank the Lord for allowing our family to be a part of the Bucharest Christian Academy (BCA) community over the past nine years. Seeing our sons graduate in 2002, 2005 and now 2008, as well as the other students we have come to know, has been special. BCA has been a blessing from the Lord! The Christian teachers give of themselves in so many ways; saying just thank you does not seem sufficient. Please ask the Lord to provide additional Christian teachers for BCA. The school especially needs secondary science, math and history teachers for the 2008-2009 school year.”

Marvelous Mondays for 2008 have certainly been marvelous. The last Marvelous Monday at FBC, Kentwood for this year will be tonight at 7 P.M. Dr. Steve Echols will preach and Dr. Ronnie Nielsen will lead lead the music. Angie Nielsen will sing the solo for the choir special. Expectations for the service are high. A time of fellowship will follow. If you are in the area, please try to attend. I know you will be richly blessed.

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Parallels

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

Have a great Monday and a great work week.

Anna Lee