Monday

“How blessed is he who considers the helpless;

The Lord will deliver him in a day of trouble.”

~Psalm 41:1, NASB~

 

Operation Christmas Child

• In Ukraine, a shoebox gift distribution took place at a Connect Center where kids come as the court system takes custody of them. Many have physical issues related to lack of care by parents, some have AIDS, and some have no parents at all. They are here for 3 months before being sent to an orphanage. This is an extremely emotional time and place for them. An OCC ministry partner has been working at this Connect Center for 15 years and has recently had a favorable response to begin planning for OCC’s discipleship program The Greatest Journey!
• A ten year-old boy from Nicaragua shared his testimony, “Now that I have Jesus in my heart, I know that I have to grow and trust in God. I’ve been sick and have been healed. I have also had big changes in my life- the best of which has been my salvation. My parents tell me that I’m now a son who makes them glad. I’ve been impacted by learning of Christ’s sacrifice for us. Many thanks for all you’ve done for me. God bless you.”
• In 2006, OCC delivered over 44,000 shoebox gifts to children in need living in Vietnam!
• Nebojsa had epilepsy and often went to the hospital for treatment. When he received his box in the hospital, he opened it impatiently. Inside, he found a hat and gloves, candies and a school set including a compass and ruler. When he saw this, Nebojsa started crying. His mother explained that he was failing math class because he told the teacher he forgot his supplies, but the truth was that his family didn’t have the money to buy them. He held the supplies in his arms for a long time, with tears in his eyes.
• “I had total knee replacement six weeks ago and this is what I did to keep my hands busy and my sanity intact, 41 ragdolls and 65 hats for Operation Christmas Child. Praise the Lord!” – Judy S.
• “No matter what storm you face, you need to know God loves you. He has not abandoned you.” – Franklin Graham
• “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 15:58 (NKJV)
• Christmas Packing Party
  • 6 P.M. on Nov. 1st at FBC, Kentwood
  • Bring in any additional items you want to contribute this week.
  • Wear red and/or green or Christmas clothing.
  • Bring your favorite Christmas party food.
  • Prepare to be blessed!

 

Hope Center in Roseland is an opportunity to give of yourself all year long.  I am scheduling volunteers for each week.  Let me know when you are available.  It is best for scheduling if you work 9-1, 1-5, or 9-5 on a regular basis.  For example, one couple works every Thursday afternoon.  If you cannot commit on a regular basis, please sign up as you become available.  If you are a member of any Two Rivers Baptist Church, you are automatically qualified to become a volunteer.

 

Devotional, Scriptures, and Songs

• “Keep Going for God!” – http://odb.org/2006/03/28/keep-going-for-god/ 

• They shall still bear fruit in old age;                                                                                                            they shall be fresh and flourishing.                                                                                                                                                              ~Psalm 92:14~                                                                                                  Out of all your gifts ye shall offer every heave offering of the Lord,                                   of all the best thereof.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       ~Numbers 18:29~                                                                                                   
• “Our Best” – http://hymnoftheweek.net/?p=387  & http://justifiedfreely.wordpress.com/2012/02/26/hear-ye-the-masters-call-hymn/ & http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/u/ourbest.htm

The best use of life is to spend it for something that outlasts it.