“Or what man is there among you who,
if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone?
Or if he asks for a fish, will he give him a serpent?
If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children,
how much more will your Father who is in heaven
give good things to those who ask Him!”
Matthew 7:9-11
Mrs. Faye Price continues to show slow improvement. She was able to eat
a little ice cream, an indication she is better. Continue to pray for “Miss” Faye,
the medical staff, and the extended family. Laura told me how much it means
to her for people to tell her they are praying for her grandmother.
BUCHAREST, ROMANIA (BOO-kuh-rest). 2009–a new year! When
the clock strikes midnight the morning of January 1 in Bucharest, fireworks
will light up the sky. For members of Team Bucharest, it is always an
interesting sight to see: fireworks being shot from windows and on the streets.
No, it’s not safe, but it’s amazing to see how Romanians spend a lot of money
for just a few minutes of excitement. As the new year begins, please pray for
Romanians to know the Lord who can give them true joy–not just a face on
an icon, but their Savior who loves them. http://www.imbromania.ro/
(I’ve tried to sleep through this, but it is impossible. I found this much more
than interesting. I was very afraid! Yes, they need to know the Lord and His
great joy! Anna Lee)
MANDARIN CHINESE IN CANADA. Distressed after being disciplined by
his parents, a 4-year-old boy asked to talk with his Sunday School teacher.
On the phone, Miss E listened as M shared his burden and then helped him
find peace. Finally she said, “Would you like to pray?” He answered, “Yes.”
She waited for M to start a prayer on the phone but, after a time of silence,
sensed no one was on the line. Finally M’s father picked up the phone to
explain: The little boy had set the phone down to kneel and fold his hands,
and he was praying. Ask God to give highly educated Chinese believers who
face many difficult challenges in daily living the faith and humility of a child.
Pray that they will grow spiritually, enduring hardship as discipline, allowing
God to use each distressing event to conform them to the image of Christ.
ONESTORY: WEST AFRICA. Susan, a member of the OneStory Senufo
Syenara Team, shares: “The Syenara story set is complete. Please pray for
the Syenara people as they hear stories from God’s Word in their very own
language for the first time ever.”
FBC, Kentwood will have a service at 6:30 P.M. tonight that will focus on the
new year. You are invited to attend. The youth will have a special activity
tonight. Contact Bro. Bucky or the church office for information.
KneEmail by Mike Benson
Trust
IT’S IMPORTANT TO be careful where
you place your trust…
Some barbers say “trust me” as half of
your eyebrow falls into your lap.
Some dentists say “trust me” as they
drill down deeper than Exxon.
Some postal workers say “trust me,” stamp your package “Fragile,” and then
drop-kick it into the parcel bin.
Some manicurists say “trust me,” as they push your cuticles back to your elbow.
Some mechanics say “trust me,” then make your engine purr like a kitten…
with strep throat.
Some friends say “trust me” as they borrow your favorite shirt, accidentally
wash it in hot water, then hand you back a swatch.
A lot of people say “trust me,” but don’t quite earn your trust. They fall short
of their promises, and leave you wishing you hadn’t placed your faith in them
in the first place.
Aren’t you glad, though, that when God says “trust Me,” you can?
(Martha Bolton)
“He is a shield unto them that put their trust in Him” ( Prov. 30:5b
KJV).
Have a great day! Be safe!
Anna Lee
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