Monday

“Well done, my good and faithful servant.

You have been faithful

in handling this small amount,

so now I will give you many more responsibilities.

Let’s celebrate together!”

~Matthew 25:23 NLT~

Yesterday, both presentations of the Easter Drama at FBC, Kentwood were well attended. If you have not attended and wish to do so Monday or Tuesday, contact the church office at 229-8111 for tickets.

FBC, Amite has one more night of their Easter presentation. That will be at 7:00 P.M. tonight. Tickets are not needed.

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell was back at church yesterday morning. She looked good, but is still seeking information on the cause of her problems. Pray for her as she sees her doctor in Baton Rouge Thursday.

Mrs. Faye Price is still in North Oaks. Pray for her and those caring for her.

Don Denton and Family

Just an update: We have decided not to go to St. Louis on Monday and we will be rescheduling Don’s tests for another time.

I am exhausted. Joshua is still ill. And I am just not able to do all of this. Trying to keep up with my work and do all of this is overwhelming.

I am just not sure how I can do all of this and I am very tired.

I will update you all if any changes.

Diane

Today is Day 4 of statewide testing in the school system. Pray for all those involved.

MISSIONARY PERSONAL NEEDS. Please continue to pray for the Cape Town Metro Evangelism Team in South Africa. The team leader began her stateside assignment in March and will be in the United States until June. Pray for her to have a restful time, and pray for her mother, whose health has been failing. Ask that they will have some good time together. A missionary couple on the team has been having many health problems. Although both B and V are making progress, there is still much rehabilitation and healing that needs to occur. Please ask the Lord to continue strengthening them and to allow them to continue His work. Finally, there are many MKs (missionary kids) on the team, several of whom are in grades 10, 11 and 12. These are the toughest years in the South African school system, as the curriculum is structured not only to prepare the student for university, but to prepare them for a particular field of study. This means that many of the students are studying what would be equivalent to first- and second-year university subjects. Pray also for the MKs who are new to South Africa and are adjusting to this new system as well as to their new home. Thank you for continuing to pray for the team and lifting them up in their personal situations so that they can continue to do the Lord’s work in Cape Town.

WHEN BRITAIN’S OLDEST man turned 111, vintage aircraft did a flyover, and the Band of the Royal Marines played “Happy Birthday…”

According to the Daily Mirror, Henry Allingham was amazed by all of the attention. Until 6 years earlier, he had for 86 years kept secret the horrific memories of what happened in the trenches of World War I. Only when tracked down by the World War I Veteran’s Association did this old man, who had been shelled, bombed, and shot, receive honor for what he had endured in behalf of his country.

The story of the Bible gives us parallels to Henry’s story. The Scriptures show that those who fight the battles of God often end up wounded, imprisoned, and even killed as a result of their service.

The cynic might observe such lives and conclude with a sigh that no good deed goes unpunished. But the author of Hebrews sees a bigger picture. He reminds us that everything and anything we have done in faith and love will one day be honored by God (6:10).

Are you discouraged today? Do you feel insignificant? Do you feel forgotten after trying to serve God? Be assured that God will not forget anything you have done in your service to Him or others. (Mart De Haan)