“You heard the voice of my supplications when I cried out to You.”
~Psalm 31:22b~
Please continue to pray for the young mother and her baby. I did not hear anything this morning.
Pray for the family of Mr. Quincy Chapman today. Say a special prayer for “Miss” Ann.
From Mary Prescott
Dukes
Thursday, August 6, 2009 10:47 PM, EDT
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Dad and I are halfway home. We set out together late this afternoon, determined to drive about halfway today and the rest tomorrow. We are on the way to Orlando, stopping to give both of us a rest, but especially Dad’s legs.
The memorial celebration of Mom’s life was so amazing yesterday. The crowd was larger than any of us expected. The words shared were touching. The hugs given were sustaining. The life remembered was beautiful. It was such an infusion of joy and sadness surrounded by so many who loved on us and who loved Mom, that the day after is tough simply because of the loneliness.
The time with Dad has been sweet, though, again, as it has been over these months. We’ve talked with Erik and other family members by phone or in person today, as well. Thanks to all who loved on us yesterday. It meant so much.
Please check out my blog (http://www.jasoncdukes.com/) to see the video we showed as a tribute to Mom at the memorial service. Several people asked if I would post it. So, there you go.
Also, people asked Dad about two addresses. First, people wanted to know where to send donations in lieu of flowers. These donations will be added to the Dukes Recovery Fund that the Seminary set up for Mom and Dad. What Dad and his boys have decided is that the money in this fund will be dedicated to a scholarship for a selected Seminary couple each year in memory of Mom and in honor of Dad. If you desire to contribute, make checks payable to “New Orleans Baptist Seminary” with “dukes recovery fund” noted by letter or on the memo line. Here’s the address:
New Orleans Baptist Seminary
ATTN: Dr. Chuck Kelley
for the Dukes Recovery Fund
3939 Gentilly Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70126
The other address people asked Dad about was his home address. That address is:
Jimmy Dukes
14356 Bridgewater Crossings
Windermere, FL 34786
His email address is JimDukes@mac.com.
We can’t thank you enough for your love and support. If you are able to make it to Mom’s second memorial service in Orlando on August 18th on the campus of First Baptist Church Sweetwater in Longwood, FL, we will see you there.
We’ll post soon.
-jason
KOMpray
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Dangerous places
FOUR THOUSAND—that’s a really big number. You can probably count that high; but it would take awhile, wouldn’t it? Well, 4,000 people have had to leave their country in Southeast Asia and go live in another place. They are called refugees, and they left their homes because it wasn’t safe. They moved to several refugee camps—in one of those camps, there are more than 800 children and pregnant mothers.
Their home country told the refugees to come back immediately; but at the last minute, the United Nations stepped in. They agreed it wasn’t really safe right now, so the country and the world leaders at the United Nations are talking about what to do.
Praise the Lord that these men, women and children didn’t have to go back while it was dangerous. And ask God to help all the leaders to find a peaceful answer to this big problem. There are still many people living where there is warfare and kidnapping. Pray for the refugees that are Christians. Pray that they will not be afraid but will tell others about the love of Jesus.
Prayer Requests from Missionary Kids
My Dad has some spine problems . . . and the doctors can’t fix it. He is in pain a lot of the time. I know this sounds cheesy, but I really need a friend right now. I live in a small town and I can only reach friends by e-mail or phone. So all I’m asking is for you to pray for me and my dad. Thanks! I pray for you too. AMANDA, age 11 (East Asian Peoples)
Pray for the Deaf. And the people in my country. And for my friends. TAYLOR, age 10 (American peoples)
I pray for the D people. My family just met some D people. M. E., age 11 (East Asian Peoples)
Please pray for me to not be mean to my brother and to play even when I do not want to. NAMON, age 11 (Sub-Saharan African peoples)
Charlie. She is my best friend. She believes in a cat god. Her parents believe that everything just evolved. Plees pray for Charlie. MAGGIE (South Asian peoples)
Pray that while we are in our area that many will come to Christ. Please pray also that my relationship with God will be closer. TIMOTHY, age 16 (East Asian Peoples)
I want to ask for prayer with my schooling next year. For the last two years I have fallen behind and ended up pushing myself to the extreme for the last couple of months. I get it done, but it is really hard. CLARA, age 16 (East Asian Peoples)
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