Sunday

“For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro

throughout the whole earth,

to show Himself strong

on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.”

~2 Chronicles 16:9a~

Written by Cheryl Hughes Green in honor of Frances Hughes

Saying good-bye to a special lady, Aunt Frances yesterday. All could learn how she lived; she loved everybody and unconditionally. All she ever wanted was for you to love her back. Her death brought a family and old friends back together to see each other, but most of all to show their love for her. Good-bye Franni e Jo for now, we will see you again soon. Everyone have a bless day with the Lord.

Frances was really that special to all who ever knew her.  She and her family have been gone from this area for many years.  To see people who showed up at the cemetery in her honor yesterday out of love and respect for a humble, loving, hard-working family was special.  I think we are all better people for having known the Hughes family.  What an honor and a blessing to have know Frances and her family!

The Week of Prayer for International Missions and the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering begins today.  Make this a priority!

Peoples of Northern India

At 17, Moses suffered from debilitating arthritis. Like many Orthodox Hindus, he petitioned various gods and goddesses seeking help. As his condition worsened, he began to lose hope. One day a stranger handed him a Gospel tract, and Moses began reading about the Great Physician. He started attending church and soon put his faith in Jesus Christ. Fifteen days later, his arthritis was gone.

Years passed and Moses became a successful businessman, but God convicted him that he needed to do more. Leaving his wealthy lifestyle, Moses journeyed with his wife and children to remote Himalayan villages in northern India to share the Gospel.

But following Jesus is hard. Indian people are willing to “add” Christ as one of their gods, but if they believe in Christ alone, they are persecuted. Many believers are burned alive, raped, mutilated, killed or chased into the surrounding jungles. Moses and his family have been thrown out of their home numerous times after landlords learned of their faith.

Despite the hardships, Moses works alongside International Mission Board missionaries supported by the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. Together Moses and the missionaries share the Gospel, disciple believers and start house churches.

Pray
Pray that God will give boldness and protection to Moses and other believers in northern India as they share their faith.

“Time is short,” Moses says. “I must go, pray and preach the Gospel.

http://www.imb.org/main/pray/page.asp?StoryID=5624&LanguageID=1709

Have a great day of Bible study and worship today!  Touch a life for Jesus!

Anna Lee