“And suddenly there was with the angel
a multitude of the heavenly host praising God
and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!’”
~Luke 2:13-14, ESV~
Betty Allen continues to need our prayers. She is back at Kentwood Manor.
Don’t forget to pray for Stacey Scarle as she has surgery this morning at 8:30.
Reaching Russia
“The devil is dead set against the Udmurt people hearing the Gospel message,” says IMB missionary Marc Hooks.
Marc works with unreached people groups in Russia. He plays many roles on the field: media producer, pastor, church planter, husband, father, friend. He’ll do what it takes to spread the Gospel, in spite of the difficulties.
Ministry to the Udmurts has been particularly difficult. On almost every trip, he and other Christian workers face problems like canceled flights, immigration barriers and other logistical problems. He has experienced the spiritual warfare that denies this unreached people group the chance to know the truth of Jesus Christ. “[On trips,] we go between euphoria and utter discouragement.”
Marc says it would be easy to give up and stop going to the Udmurts. But he also knows that God intends to continue the work He’s begun. “That pushes us to our knees. The Udmurts will only be saved by prayer.”
It costs about $850 a week to support Marc and other missionaries for one week. Will you pray? Will you give generously so that Christians can fight against the darkness in Russia and bring the light of Christ to the unreached?
Darell Ray Harper, 59, of Ladson, entered into eternal rest on Monday evening, December 13, 2010 at his residence. The relatives and friends of Mr. Darell “Pete” Ray Harper are invited to attend his Celebration of Life Service, 2:00 PM Saturday, December 18, 2010 at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until the time of service. Mr. Harper was born on Friday, January 19, 1951 in Hammond Louisiana, to Vera Maxine Primes Harper and the late Walter Green Harper. He served in the National Guard from 1969 to 1973, after graduating from Amite High School. He was employed with Godwin Pumps in North Charleston for the past 13 years. Darell is survived by his companion and special friend, Gail Millikan of N. Charleston, SC; Mother, Maxine Harper of Roseland, LA; son, Brian Harper of Hanahan, SC; three daughters, Carolina Harper of Hanahan, SC, Kim Parent and husband David of Hammond, LA, and Gwen Pedelahore and husband Kenny of Livingston, LA; Three grandsons, Kade, Keegan, and Kamden Pedelahore; two step granddaughters, Amanda and Rebecca Parent of Hammond, LA; sister, Keri Wickham and husband David of Amite, LA; brother Walter “Bo” Harper and wife Linda of Amite, LA. He is also survived by three nephews, Justin Barrilleaux and his wife Amanda of Holden, LA, Blake Barrilleaux and his wife Traci of Columbia, SC, Kevin Harper of Amite, LA, and many extended family. The family would like to give a special thanks to Ricky Baxley, employees of Godwin Pumps, and Piedmont Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Melanoma Research Foundation, 1411 K Street, NW Suite 500, Washington, DC 20005, (800) 673-1290 or (202) 347-9675. Mr. Harper’s guest book may be signed at Jamesamcalister.com. Arrangements are by the JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, (843) 766-1365
Graveside Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, December 26th at 2:30 p. m. at the Arcola – Roseland Cemetery with Rev. Brady Whitton officiating.
Friends and relatives are invited to the home of David and Keri Wickham immediately following the service for a memorial reception.
An on-line Guestbook is also available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com
Be a blessing to others today. Remind them of the real meaning of Christmas.
Anna Lee
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