From now on if you listen obediently
to the commandments
that I am commanding you today,
love God, your God,
and serve him with everything you have within you,
he’ll take charge of sending the rain
at the right time ….
~Deuteronomy 11:13-14 (MSG)~
Boudreaux Family
Please say prayers this morning for the family of one of our students, Gilbert Boudreaux. His sister was killed last night by a drunk driver. The story I got was that she was walking with three other people (not local) from The Buzz to their dorm. A friend or roommate of one of the walkers was drunk and driving on the road where they were walking. The driver hit “Boo”’s sister and the others. Three people were killed and one is in critical condition. Please remember all the families involved.
Amber L. Anthony, Librarian
Loranger High School
Carl Wayne Stevens continues to improve. Keep him and his family in your prayers.
Remember the families in our communities that have lost loved ones in the last few weeks. The hurting, nor needs of the families, is not over when the funeral service is over.
KOMpray
Kids on Mission Pray
March 6, 2009
“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
CELEBRATIONS AROUND THE WORLD Children in other parts of the world celebrate holidays—some are just like ours and some are very different. This Sunday, March 8th, is International Women’s Day. Many places like Brazil, Ukraine, Russia, Uzbekistan and other countries the former Soviet Union celebrate Women’s Day. Students take silk flowers and chocolates or small presents to their teachers at school. Children give their moms presents too. It’s a little like Mother’s Day in the US. It isn’t a special religious holiday—just a day to say ‘thanks’ to someone you like. Why not say “Happy Women’s Day!” to your teachers at church this Sunday? Won’t that surprise them?Wednesday, March 11th, is Holi. It’s a Hindu religious festival. Sometimes it’s called “Festival of Colors.” Families buy packets of colored powders and water pistols. On the day of Holi, they throw the colors on each other and then shoot each other with water pistols. It can get a little crazy; but you hear people on the street saying, “Don’t mind, it’s Holi!” Most South Asians don’t really know how the holiday started.Go to http://imb.org/main/pray/page.asp?StoryID=6686&LanguageID=1709 to read more of this story and find prayer requests from Missionary Kids (MKs) around the world!
CATCHING UP
Two Alabama State Troopers were chasing a Camaro east on I-20 toward Georgia. When the suspect crossed the Georgia line, the first Trooper pulled over quickly.
The rookie Trooper pulled in behind him and said, “Hey Sarge, why did you stop?”
The Sergeant replied, “Stupid rookie, he’s in Georgia now. They’re an hour ahead of us, so we’ll never catch him.”
I know the feeling. Not of being in a car chase, but of feeling that there’s no way I can ever catch up. I experience it weekly, if not daily. There never seem to be enough hours in a day. I always feel one step behind where I ought to be. Do you know the feeling as well? Allow me to remind you of a Bible verse:
“Be still, and know that I am God.” (Psa. 46:10)
But I can’t take time to be still! I have places to go, things to do, phone calls to make, deadlines to meet!
“Be still, and know that I am God.”
But if I do that, I’ll never get caught up!
“Be still, and know that I am God.”
Father, forgive me of the times that I am in such a hurry that I have no time for you. Please quiet my spirit and remind me of who you are and how much I need you. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Have a great day!
Alan Smith
Helen Street Church of Christ
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Thank-you for praying today. Your prayers mean so much to so many.
Anna Lee
The Prayer Link 