Monday

“As for me, I vow that I will not sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you.”

~1 Samuel 12:23a~

Our Daily Bread – “Guarding Your Image” – http://odb.org/

Samaritan’s Purse – Help a Child Know about Jesus” – http://www.samaritanspurse.org/article/help-a-child-learn-about-jesus/

Mrs. Elsie Cooper passed away.  Please be in prayer for the family.  I’ll post arrangements when they are available.

The Missions Fair and Rally last night was AWESOME!  I’m not using that word lightly.  Seeing what area churches are doing in missions and learning of opportunities we could assist with was so varied and interesting.  I was thankful Susan, and her husband Jimmy, from Lara’s Gowns for Smiles drove a 100 miles to be there and another 100 to get home!  I also also blessed Paul and Sandy brought Zach to represent Zach’s Lidz for Kids.  (Zach also had grandparents there to support him.)  These two projects touched many hearts and will be assisted by people from our association.  Thank-you, Jesus for allowing us to learn so much in such a short time.

The Missions Rally was an AWESOME worship time.  The Hispanic singers were good and reminded me of being in churches in Europe with the Hatchels.  I would recognize the tune to songs, but not know the “foreign” words, which would be the English words I was familiar with.  Many people were picking up on the Spanish and singing along with them.  The “Seminarians”  led in worship in a different style and certainly were an inspiration to us.  I could listen to and worship with them for hours.  Then, Dr. Chuck Kelly’s message was so cleanly spoken about our role as Christian disciples.  Dr. Kelly used one of his favorite “Hebrew” word, “WOW”, several times.  What a way to end the Lord’s Day!

The next part will be sharing some very personal thoughts, so skip this paragraph if you choose.  Zach Morgan is the son of two of my former students, Paul and Sandy Bennett Morgan.  It was so good to see them and to know how they have guided Zach.  I’m not at liberty to tell you what’s next for Zach, but count on seeing him in the future.  Susan, of Lara’s Gowns for Smiles, has become a computer friend.  She spends four days a week sewing gowns for children.  She started a ministry and has really stayed with it every week.  I don’t regularly give four days a week to a ministry, so I admire her for her dedication.  Dr. Greg Woodward, who led the Seminarians, lived down the street from the Hatchels at NOBTS.  His wife led my grandchildren in a musical last year at FBC, NO.  His children were friends of my grandchilden on campus.  Dr. and Dr. Kelly were always so gracious to the Hatchels.  Jennie had opportunities to speak in classes Mrs. Dr. Kelly taught.  I saw Christian friends from Hillsdale, Kedron, The Lord’s Church, Bethel, New Zion, East Fork, Kentwood, ….  What a great night for us to see those we have know and how they serve the Lord!

I wanted to share about last night last night when I got home, but was afraid I would “write a book” if I wrote at that time.  What a blessing to have been a part of it a small way!  Oh, I forgot to mention the crowd of local Christians made  it necessary to add chairs down in the auditorium!

Happy Monday!  Be a “fisher on men” this week!

Anna Lee