Wednesday

When will you ever learn

that “believing” is useless

without doing what God wants you to?

Faith that does not result in good deeds

is not real faith.

James 2:20 (LB)

Debbie Miller’s doctor is treating her recent heart problem with medication. Pray for this to effective so Debbie can return to her normal life.

From Dianne Williams: Polly Bridges’ Mom

Polly called last night. Her mom has been moved from rehab back to North Oaks. She has an infection. They have been working with her with breathing problems in addition to other health concerns before this. Polly and her family need our prayers.

 

Thelma Jean Dees Watson
(August 30, 1922 – October 21, 2008)

Died at 7:40 a.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at Gulf States LTAC of Hammond. She was a native of Springfield, MA and a resident of Amite. Age 86 years. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Wednesday and from 9 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. Thursday. Services conducted by Elder Marshall Wallace. Interment Amite Cemetery, Amite. She is survived by her son, Shot Watson and his wife, Viola, Arcola, grandson, Aubrey “Catt” Watson, Arcola, 2 step-grandchildren, Kimberly and James Hatfield, Arcola, brother, Earl Dees and his wife, Marilyn, Fluker, sister, Dell Frickey and her husband, Joe, Des Allemands, and her caregiver for the past 3 years, Sherry Wallace, Arcola. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walt D. “Hamp” Watson, granddaughter, Belinda Lee Watson, brother, Lee Dees, and parents, Lloyd Jerome Dees and Thelma Kemp Dees.

Shirley Brown Winborn
(January 16, 1935 – October 21, 2008)

Died at 10:52 a.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. She was a native and a resident of Amite. Age 73 years. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Wednesday and at Wilmer Baptist Church on Thursday from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Services conducted by Rev. Jason Skipper, Rev. Jerry Blackwell and Rev. Glyn Irwin. Interment Wilmer Cemetery, Wilmer, LA. She is survived by her husband, Troy Lane Winborn, Amite; 3 daughters, Becky Winborn Mayeux, Tickfaw, Mary Ann Winborn Cutrer, Amite and Jenny Sue Winborn Weedman, Independence; 1 son, Alan Lane Winborn, Amite; 1 sister, Mary Belle Brown Little, Roseland; 1 brother, Abner Thomas Brown, Jr., Kentwood; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Katherine “Kitty” Elouise Winborn Scott; father, Abner Thomas Brown, Sr.; mother, Esther Mae Golmon Brown; 2 brothers, Doyle Brown and Roger Donald Brown, Sr.

INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS PRAYERLINE
INTERNATIONAL MISSION BOARD
Wednesday, October 22, 2008

“Here am I; send me” (Isaiah 6:8b, KJV).

Dear Intercessors, this is Eleanor Witcher of the International Prayer Strategy Office, asking you to pray for those seeking missionary appointment.

I could hear footsteps in the distance and someone explaining the Prayer Room down the hall. I laughed when they said, “This room is open to you any time-just turn off your cell phone and go in to pray.” While traveling recently, I couldn’t help but notice how cell phones have taken over airports; but I was thankful this person reminded their group to leave the “busyness” behind and step into the quiet of the Prayer Room for time with the Lord.

The small group began to move and I realized these were new missionary candidates. As they got to our Prayer Office, several faces peeked in the door and smiled; but they quickly continued, not wanting to lose that particularly essential person guiding them through this large, intricate office building.

The candidates are here for a few days of interviews and exploring their call to missions. During this week, they will meet with regional representatives who can share more about their potential place of service and the work they would do, with medical personnel who will poke and prod to make sure everyone is healthy enough to serve in distant lands, and with staff members who will assist them think this decision through and affirm God’s call on their lives.

Candidate Conference is a fun experience with new friends and future colleagues but is also a sober time to examine your heart and listen intently to the Lord. The candidates have stepped away from their familiar surroundings and support groups to offer themselves for overseas service.

* Please pray for missionary candidates as they seek the Lord’s will for their future service.

* Intercede for staff members who will counsel them throughout this week.

* Thank the Lord for calling out laborers and for those whose lives will be transformed when these new missionaries go to the field, boldly sharing God’s love.

WEDNESDAY WINDOW ON THE WORLD

October 22, 2008

RURAL HAITIANS OF HAITI (HAY-shuns). Missionaries Sam and Delores York write: “Several times we have asked for prayer for the faithfulness of the Haitian story leaders in the Central Plateau during our absence on stateside assignment. We met with the leaders in July and tell you with great joy that they have remained faithful! On a Monday, we were cleaning house and were amazed to see 15 story leaders walking up the road for their regular Monday afternoon meeting. They had been regularly meeting for Bible study and to encourage each other every Monday during our absence. As they read from their roll book, where they kept account of who was in attendance and how many participants each had in his Bible study or church that week in each location, tears of joy ran down our cheeks to know of their faithfulness. We praise God that they have remained steadfast, and we praise God that you have been faithful to pray for these lay leaders. We couldn’t have been happier to hear how they are supportive of the new work we are beginning in the Dominican Republic with Haitians! Pray that these young leaders will not be gullible and be taken over by ‘wolves.’ Pray for spiritual discernment.”

UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS OF ROME, ITALY. Please pray for M, as he has been open and is seeking truth. He has had some conversations with different members of the University/Young Professionals Team about who God is and what it means to be a Christian. He has studied many different religions, and still hasn’t found what he wants to believe in. Pray that God will open his eyes to Himself. http://www.intercambioitaly.org/

BIHARI MUSLIMS OF BANGLADESH (bee-HAR-ree). A choir of four beggars can be heard on Friday mornings in an affluent neighborhood in Dhaka. Chanting religious songs, the men move through the streets on their heavily bandaged hands or all fours. Leprosy (Hansen’s disease) is still a major public health problem in areas of Bangladesh. In 2005, The Leprosy Mission (TLM) workers found 4,898 new cases of leprosy in the country. Urban slums, including the Bihari camps in Dhaka, are pockets of resistance in the fight to eradicate leprosy. Though far less infectious than earlier assumed, leprosy remains highly stigmatized and most often leads to ostracism, divorce, loss of jobs, or a ban from attending school. Please pray for TLM teams and government hospitals to detect and treat leprosy early before disability occurs. Pray for leprosy patients and their families in Bihari camps. Pray that they will know God’s touch and have an opportunity to receive His love. BihariBride@pobox.com; http://www.biharimuslims.com/

Begin to make plans to participate in On Mission in Kentwood Saturday. Please contact me or the church if you have any questions, want to volunteer, or know of a project that is needed.

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Anna Lee