“And I will live in the house of the Lord forever.”
~Psalms 23:6 NLT~
Just want to let everyone know that we have a beautiful new grandson. Henry Steele Backus arrived Sept. 14 weighing in at 8 lbs. 6 oz., son of Rebecca and Aaron Backus. All are doing well.
Frank and Mary Alice
Pray for Chance O’Hern as he has a heart catharization at Oschsner’s today. Pray for the medical staff and the family was you pray for Chance.
Pray for Mason Carter as he has sinus surgery again today. Pray it is effective.
Tiffany Bankston Currier got another good report. Thank God for the progress she has made in the last three months.
Cathy Stringer continues to have serious medical problems as a result of her heart failure. Pray for the family as they sit by her side and pray.
Caring Bridge sites to read and children to pray for today
Callie Cole – http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/calliecole/journal
Day 5 – Toledo Bend Baptist Resort Ministry
“…for we are laborers together with God.” 1 Corinthians 3:9
In I Corinthians 3:5-8, Paul points out that each person involved in farming has a necessary role. “One plants, one waters, but God brings the growth.” We each have a role in reaching the lost in Louisiana for Christ.
Missionary Mary Gore and Associate Missionary Lee McClintock at Toledo Bend Baptist Resort Ministry understand that being “laborers together” involves many others. Along with three other recreational and vacation-type ministries in Louisiana, they find ways to bring worship experiences to people on vacation.
Typical ministries at Toledo Bend include Backyard Bible Clubs, day camps, puppet shows, concerts and worship services at the marinas; the ministry has expanded to include work in local apartment complexes, schools, block parties and festivals. The goal at Toledo Bend and other resort ministries is to provide every person with whom they make contact an opportunity to make a decision for Christ.
The churches that make up the five associations in “District 8” are partners, as is the Louisiana Baptist Convention. Mary Gore is an appointed North American missionary; making them another partner.
- Thank God for continued support from Louisiana Baptists through state missions giving and volunteering.
- Pray always. Mary Gore says if “we would all pray, we would give; and if we would all give, we would meet our mission needs.”
- Pray for volunteers that come not just in the summer, but throughout the year.
- Pray for the fall ministries at Toledo Bend and opportunities to present the Gospel to persons at fairs and festivals.
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