Monday

This will continue until we are . . . mature,

just as Christ is,

and we will be completely like him.

~Ephesians 4:13 (CEV)~

TODAY’S PRAYER
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MAY 10, 2010

“And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world

as a witness to all the nations,

and then the end will come.”

~Matthew 24:14~

WORLD LEADERS. “Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence” (1 Timothy 2:1-2). Please pray today for Prime Minister Mahamadou Danda of Niger (western Africa, southeast of Algeria).

SOUTHEAST ASIAN UNENGAGED PEOPLES. The Eastern Cham people of Southeast Asia stem from a very ancient civilization that once ruled the area. Once a majority people with many skills and know-how, they now find themselves a very small group that is much persecuted and neglected. The Eastern Cham live in rural locations, with limited opportunities for schooling and healthcare. They take much pride in their great heritage and practice a mixture of various religions: Islam, Hinduism, Brahminism, animism, and ancestor worship. Unfortunately, they have only a few Bible portions in their language. The “JESUS” film is available in the Western Cham language, but that language is quite different. Please pray that the Lord will raise up workers to reach the Eastern Cham, and that many resources and avenues will be created to allow them to hear the truth of God’s great kingdom.

SWAZI OF SWAZILAND (SWAH-zee). Thank you for praying for the Swazi Baptist National Easter Services that were held on April 1-4. Join the Swazi Team in thanking the Lord for the blessings of these services. One leader remarked, “This is the first Easter in two years!” The last two years, problems occurred when certain individuals promoted speaking in tongues and the prosperity gospel. But this year, there was a spirit of unity and fellowship and a desire to see everyone work together. Lives were moved by the preaching of God’s Word, sessions were geared toward learning more about Baptist polity, and the theme of the children’s program was “New Beginnings.” The Swazi Team writes: “The ‘spirit of Easter’ definitely came to this year’s services! Pray for a continued spirit of unity among the Swazi Baptist churches and Swazi Baptist Convention. Pray that the spirit of Easter will be with us all year long!”http://www.swaziprayerbytes.blogspot.com

Maxie Simmons Hale
(May 6, 1927 – May 9, 2010)

A resident of Baton Rouge, died on Sunday, May 9, 2010 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge. She was born May 6, 1927 in Fluker and was 82 years of age. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 12, 2010. Services conducted by Bro. John Fulda. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola. She is survived by her husband, George L. Hale, Baton Rouge; 2 daughters, Susan Hale, Baton Rouge and Karen Kirschbaum, Prince Frederick, MD; 2 grandchildren, Nicholas and Joshua Kirschbaum; 3 sisters, Elva S. Pulliam, Amite, Ruthie S. Cazaubon, Metairie and Elizabeth S. Spears, Denham Springs; a brother, Joseph Simmons, Metairie. She was preceded in death by her 2 brothers, Raymon and Dorman Simmons.

Elsie Varnado McElveen
(January 15, 1931 – May 9, 2010)

A resident of Kentwood Manor Nursing Home, died at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 9, 2010 at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in McComb, MS. She was born January 15, 1931 in Osyka, MS and was 79 years of age. Visitation at East Fork Baptist Church, Kentwood, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 11, 2010. Services conducted by Rev. Michael Shumock. Interment East Fork Cemetery, Kentwood. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Ann Thomas, Kentwood; son, Dennis Gordon McElveen and his wife, Rosalee, Spokane, WA; 4 grandchildren, Elizabeth McElveen, Marc Huber, Lori Burch and Matthew McElveen; 4 great-grandchildren, Amber Huber, Kelsey Milton, Kylee Burch and Eathan Burch. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Ricks McElveen; brother, Eddie Laverne Varnado; parents, Kermit and Mae Varnado.

Have a happy Monday!

Anna Lee