“Sing praises to the Lord,
who dwells in Zion!
Declare His deeds among the people.”
Psalm 9:11
Carl Wayne Stevens will be admitted to the hospital Monday and have surgery Tuesday to remove a place from his upper lung. Please be in prayer for Carl Wayne, his family, and the medical staff who will be working with him.
JAHANKA OF SENEGAL, GUINEA AND THE GAMBIA (jah-HONK-kay). The Jahanka people of West Africa are beginning to have more opportunities to hear the gospel. Often they respond by acknowledging that what they heard is the truth, but they are usually not ready to make a commitment to Christ. The next step, for those who are interested in learning more, is to participate in a Bible storying group. There they can hear a number of stories from God’s Word that help them understand better who Jesus is. Pray for new opportunities for Bible storying groups among the Jahanka. http://www.jahanka.org/
LAST FRONTIER. One worker writes: “I met a brother, Mr. H, who preaches in two churches in one of the most persecuted areas in his country. The members of his group have been jailed numerous times, and Mr. H himself has been jailed more than 50 times in the last 10 years. Since Jesus died for him on the cross, he considers what he has suffered to be nothing. Mr. H boldly said, ‘They beat me and kept me in jail for days. How can I compare that with what Jesus did for me? I am not afraid. No, I am not.’ Then Mr. H asked me, ‘Are you afraid of the police?’ What do you think my answer was? My answer was yes, with many excuses. Did I feel small? Yes, I did. One of Mr. H’s churches meets in his home, and the other church is 40 kilometers away in a different city. Finding a place to worship is difficult, because it is hard to rent a room when the police put pressure on the landlords not to rent to fellowships. So far, the current location is all right. Please pray for a place where they can continue to meet and worship together. Mr. H and I share a vision of planting eight more new churches by next Christmas. Please pray for more reproducing churches that can reach lost souls.”
KOMpray
Kids on Mission Pray
“Let the little children come to Me, and don’t stop them, because the kingdom of God belongs to such as these,” Luke 18:16b
POPCORN WITH HOT SAUCE
A Christian couple in Guerrero, Mexico (geh-REH-roh) likes to spend a lot of time with their friend, C, and his family. The couple took cake and popcorn to their friend’s house one day, and C put hot sauce on the popcorn! Do you remember praying for the Tibetans who like chili sauce on their pancakes? We need to introduce C to the Tibetan people!
Another time C’s family served beans with pig’s feet. Christian workers in other countries really have to learn to like different kinds of food.
Whenever the Christian couple spends time with C and his family, they tell a Bible story. These families are really good friends. The Christians would love to see their friends accept Jesus. Pray for C—pray that he will accept Jesus and that he will tell others that Jesus loves them too.
MORE PRAYER REQUESTS FROM MISSIONARY KIDS
Help my brother to have fun at university. TREVOR, age 10, (Central, Eastern and Southern Africa)
Pray for us to learn the Thai language so we can tell others about Jesus. EMILY, age 7 (Pacific Rim)
My very good friend is a muslim and we don’t talk about religion much. I would really like for her to come to Christ. Please pray for her to become a Christian or to give me courage to talk about it with her. EMMA, age 11 (Western Europe)
I have several India friends who need to know Jesus. We play together sometimes. I have tried to tell a girl named Nashelta about Jesus. Please pray for her and my other friends. Maybe someday they will accept Jesus into their hearts. TONI, age 11 (South Asia)
Please help my friends to believe in Christ because I tried but they didn’t believe me and I want the whole country believe in Christ. JOSEPH, age 11 (Central Asia)
Every Monday my sister and I do a Sunday (or Monday) school for five little Fulbe kids. Just pray that every one of them will all come to know Christ as their Personal Lord and Savior. Thank you! SARAH, age 11 (West Africa)
I would like you to pray for my mom’s back and ankle. Also pray for the people in Mozambique that they will stop firing guns. Please pray for my family to learn Portuguese, so we can tell people about Jesus. I want to tell you something—some people say pork and cheese when it is really “Portuguese.” Some of the people in my city are nice and some are mean. Please pray for them. ABBY, age 10, (Central, Eastern and Southern Africa)
Virgie C. Bridges
(December 23, 1928 – January 29, 2009)
Virgie C. Bridges was born on December 23, 1928 and passed away at 6:45PM, Thursday, January 29, 2009 at the North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 80, a native of St. Helena Parish and a resident of Kentwood.
She is survived by a sister, Mildred Emily Bridges, Pine Ridge; 2 brothers, William J. Bridges, Zachary & Edward Bridges, Pine Ridge; 2 nieces Sophi Rigger, Nacogdoches, TX & Barbara Bridges, Zachary.
She was preceded in death by her parents William Otis & Ninie Young Bridges; and an infant brother.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
In lieu of flowers Ms. Virgie request donations be made to the Pine Ridge Methodist Church.
McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite in charge of arrangements.
An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com
Muriel Little Heth
(September 13, 1922 – January 29, 2009)
Mrs. Muriel Little Heth was born September 13, 1922 and passed away at 6:55PM, Thursday, January 29, 2009 at her residence in Kentwood. She was 86, and a native of Chesbrough. The family would like to send a Special Thanks to Kathy & Michael Warren and family & Roy and Rose Rhodus.
Mrs. Muriel is survived by her son, Bruce Heth and wife, Stella, Kentwood; 1 sister, Bertie Mae Spitale, Amite; 2 brothers, Cecil Little and Ray Little both of Roseland.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Alfred Heth; parents, Hulon & Irma Smith Little; 2 sisters, Daphne Hayden & Wilma Lois Brown; 2 brothers, L. J. Little & Robert Little.
A Graveside Funeral Service will be held at the Russelltown Cemetery, Roseland, on Friday, January 30, 2009 at 2:00PM with Bro. Leonard McMichael officiating. Interment in the Russelltown Cemetery.
McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements.
An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com
IS IT OBVIOUS?
A woman had a problem — her husband was a loud snorer and kept her awake at night. So she called the doctor one morning, and asked him if there was anything he could do to help out with the problem.
“Well, there is one operation I can perform that will cure your husband, but it is really rather expensive. It will cost $1000 down, and payments of $450 for 24 months, plus payments for extras.”
“Oh my!” the woman exclaimed, “sounds like leasing a new sports car!”
“Hmm,” the doctor murmured, “too obvious, huh?”
Some things are rather obvious and can’t be hidden. Do you recall what the Jewish leaders said when they saw “the boldness of Peter and John”? At first they were confused because they realized that these were “uneducated and untrained men.” But then it came to them:
“They realized that they had been with Jesus.” (Acts 4:13)
It was pretty obvious. In fact, it stood out like a sore thumb. I merely raise this question for you to think about this week — is it obvious to folks around you as to why you behave the way that you do? Is it readily apparent to others that you are someone who “spends time with Jesus”? May you live in such a way that it is all too obvious!
Have a great day!
Alan Smith
Helen Street Church of Christ
Fayetteville, North Carolina
I pray my faith is obvious. I pray yours is too!
Anna Lee
The Prayer Link 