Author: Anna Lee

Tuesday

You need to persevere

so that when you have done the will of God,

you will receive what he has promised.

For in just a very little while,

“He who is coming will come

and will not delay.”

Hebrews 10:36-37 (NIV)

 

 

 

Things to pray for today:

  • Those who need Jesus
  • Homebound
  • Residents of nursing homes
  • Those in hospitals or undergoing tests
  • Those who are suffering in any way
  • Prisoners
  • Missionaries – both long term and short term
  • Church staffs and volunteers
  • Teachers
  • Students
  • Our political and military leaders
  • Men and women of the armed forces
  • The election process
  • Political candidates
  • Individual voters



You can add specific names in these categories or pray for the groups as a whole.

Baptist Press

October 20, 2008

GEORGIA–SBC president urges prayer for awakening. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=29159

TEXAS–Ed Young Jr.: Scripture is best voter guide. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=29160

TENNESSEE–SBC leaders add praises, boost call for emails to honor Graham’s 90th. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=29161

TENNESSEE–‘Fireproof’ passes $20M at box office. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=29162

TENNESSEE–Urban Bible study aims for relevancy. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=29163

NORTH CAROLINA–Southeastern enhances A.Div. program. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=29164

TEXAS–FIRST-PERSON (Tamara Quintana): Winterize your walk. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=29165

Ralph Owen “Man” Anthony
(February 16, 1965 – October 18, 2008)

Ralph Owen “Man” Anthony, was born on February 16, 1965 and passed away at 7:30AM, Saturday, October 18, 2008 at his residence. He was 43 a native of Independence and a resident of Greensburg. He was the son of Barbara Baham Anthony of Amite and the late M C “Bull” Anthony.

Ralph is survived by his mother, Barbara Baham Anthony, Amite; 3 brothers, Wilford Anthony and wife, Flo, Greensburg, Calvin Anthony and wife, Joyce, Loranger, & Tommy Anthony, Baptist; a sister, Lisa Anthony Treadway and husband, Matthew, Holden; devoted friends, John & Christine Brumfield & family; also numerous nieces, nephews, cousins & extended family.

Also preceded in death by 3 brothers, Donnie, David, & Pete Anthony; 2 sisters, Ophelia Elaine Baham & Rose Marie “Lady Bug” Anthony; a nephew, Thomas Troy “Tom Tom” Baham

Visitation will be at the McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 from 9:00AM until Religious Services at 11:00AM at the Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Carroll officiating. Interment in the Briar Path Cemetery, Loranger.

An on-line Guestbook is a available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located at I-55N & Hwy. 16W next to Coggins-Gentry Ford.

The Sunday school lesson Sunday was from I Samuel and centered on the friendship between Jonathan and David. It was a good reminder to us of the importance of Christian friendships. It also reminded us to stay faithful to our friends and be an encourager to them. Friendships are certainly worth the time and effort you put into them. I’m very thankful for my many friends. Each one is special to me. What about you?

Have a terrific Tuesday!

Anna Lee

Monday

“God shall bless us,

and all the ends of the earth shall fear Him.”

~Psalm 67:7~

Thank God for the beautiful weather we have been having. Thank him for life today – another opportunity to live for Him!

Today is the day Holly Kliesch has been waiting for. Pray for her as she leaves home to begin this new journey. Pray for her family as they entrust her to her journey and the One who leads her and will provide for her. She’ll be back in eight weeks for the holidays before her big departure.

A number of people in our area have had surgeries or are waiting for results of medical tests. Your prayers for them will be greatly appreciated.

Lisa Davis, Susan Rimes’ sister in Arkansas, and several people in our area continue to need our prayers as they battle cancer.

Reminder: Pray for our country at 8 P.M. each night.

40 DAYS AND 40 NIGHTS (40/40) NEW MISSIONARY ORIENTATION. Thank you for praying for the “40 Days and 40 Nights” new missionary field orientation that will begin on Oct. 22. Missionaries need preparation, training and mentoring, and in the Central, Eastern and Southern Africa region, the best ones to teach them about Africa initially are Africans in an African setting by experiencing Africa. Believing that this training enables new missionaries to productively engage their people group more quickly and with a foundation of varied experiences, 36 missionaries and their children will come to Zambia and remain there until Nov. 21. Begin now praying for those making preparations and for those who will soon land in Africa and head to Zambia. Ask God to provide and protect each and every person. Pray for a spirit of excitement and a desire to learn. http://cesa.imb.org/

SOUTHERN SUDAN. Attending a church service in Southern Sudan under a tree would differ considerably to what many of us experience in a church service. Among the many other differences, the language would be a series of foreign sounds coming out in an unusual-sounding rhythm. It would seem catchy, fun and quite enjoyable to clap and sway with the music–but not understandable. The people of Southern Sudan have a lack of understanding of Christianity like this. They have been told that they are Christians because they are not Muslim. Most go through some of the motions of church and religious customs, but they have little true understanding of what the gospel is really about. Pray that the missionaries who are in place, along with the two couples who are in the process of making it to Southern Sudan, will be used to bring meaning to the people’s religious rituals and that many will come to a saving knowledge of Christ. http://sudansouth.org/

50 DAYS OF PRAYER FOR CUBA. Cuban Baptists want to be ready to take advantage of every opportunity to accomplish the goal of reaching 1 million of their own people by the year 2010. They ask us to pray earnestly for the Lord to lead them to encounter 100,000 “homes of peace,” where churches can be planted. The goal will be approximately 590 homes in each province in the country. May we be found faithful as we stand in the gap, praying with them to see God perform His will for the glory of His name. “And I sought for a man among them that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land…” (Ezekiel 22:30, KJV).

LAST FRONTIER. Some areas where a Last Frontier people group live do not allow them the freedom to follow and worship their Savior, Jesus Christ, even in a private way. Pray for those who are jailed and for their families while they are separated. Pray also for wisdom for government officials to see the assurance of hope in the believers’ lives so they will desire it for themselves also and will, therefore, show mercy to those who are suffering for their strong faith. These officials are trying diligently to do their job by carrying out the laws and customs of the land, because they do not yet have a personal belief or faith in their Creator. Pray like Jesus did on the cross, “Father, forgive them because they do not know what they are doing.” Then pray that they also will hear, understand and accept the truth of God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit for eternal life in heaven.

Ida “Lovis” Perryman Alford
(September 25, 1921 – October 18, 2008)

Died at 5:33 a.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. She was a native of Gillsburg, MS and a resident of Greensburg, LA. Age 87 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Greensburg and a retired nurses’ aid from Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, October, 20, 2008. Services conducted by Rev. Charles Kirkfield and assisted by Matthew Belser. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. She is survived by 2 daughters, Daisy Wascom and husband, Jule, and Janis Lassiter and husband, Mike, all of Greensburg; 6 grandchildren, Jeff Rohner, Glenda Wascom, Jana Causey, Vicki Rohner, Wayne Ard and Eddie Hayes; 6 great- grandchildren, Colby, Chelsea and Carson Causey, Ryan and Rusty Wascom and Kayla Sagely. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Pernese Perryman; sister, Juanita Lee; 4 brothers, Carl, Clifton, Woodrow and Rodman Perryman.

Thanks for praying today. Have a great day!

Anna Lee

Sunday

“Likewise the Spirit

also helps in our weaknesses.

For we do not know

what we should pray for as we ought,

but the Spirit Himself makes intercession

for us with groanings

which cannot be uttered.”

~Romans 8:26~

Pray for Holly Kliesch as she travels to Richmond tomorrow for eight weeks of training before going to West Africa to be a teacher for MK’s.

Answered Prayers!!!

Mr. Phillip Harrell and Debbie Miller were both hospitalized last Sunday, but are home and planning to attend church services today.

Susan Marie Roussell McLin
(February 12, 1965 – October 18, 2008)

Susan Marie Roussell McLin was born on February 12, 1965 and passed away at 8:10PM, Saturday, October 18, 2008 at her residence. She was 43, a native of Chalmette and a resident of Tickfaw. She is the dauaghter of Gloria Hardy Roussell of Tickfaw and the late Sidney Joseph Roussell, Sr.

Susan is survived by her husband of 20 years, Charles E. McLin, Jr., Tickfaw; a son, Charles E. “Chas” McLin, III, Tickfaw; her mother, Gloria Hardy Roussell, Tickfaw; 2 borthers, Sidney Joseph Roussell, Jr. Pensacola, FL & Richard Eugene Roussell, Slidell; father-in-law & mother-in-law, Charles E, & Donna M. McLin, Sr., Ponchatoula.

Also preceded in death by a sister, Bettie Ann Roussell Keys Boisdore.

Visitation wil be held on Tuesday, October 21, 20008 at the Arcola Bapatist Church, Arcola, from 10:00AM until Religious Services at 3:00PM at the Church with Rev. Bob Simpson officiating. Interment in the Arcola Baptist Church Cemetery.

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge of arrangements.

An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com

James L. Akins
(February 16, 1940 – October 17, 2008)

James L. Akins, a master craftsman, was born on February 16, 1940 and passed away at 12:30AM, Friday, October 17, 2008 at Cannon Hospice, Elmwood Campus in New Orleans. Mr. James was 68, a native of Winnsboro, SC and a resident of Greensburg for 14 years. He was the son of the late Jimmie & Lillie Woods Akins.

He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Helen N. Akins, Greensburg; a loving daughter, Shelia Prescott, McComb, MS; a loving son, Wayne Akins, Greensburg; a daughter, Capri Lewis, Ridgeway, SC; 4 sisters, Colleen Carter, Jesup, GA, Cassie Lee Rumore, Tampa, FL, Mary Akins, Winnsboro, SC & Laura Mae LeGrand, Winnsboro, SC; a brother, Marshall Akins, Hopewell, VA; 7 Grandchildren, Mark Prescott, Jr., Kristen Akins, Johnathan Fergerson, Crystal Veld, Crystal Akins, Frannie Akins, & Cameron Akins; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Leonise Leonard, Marrero, LA; an aunt, Mrs. Doreas Floyd, Winnsboro, SC; numerous nieces, nephews & friends; and his beloved dog, Rex Ochoa Akins.

He was also preceded in death by 2 sons, Randy James Akins & Frankie Ladd Akins; and a grandson, Frankie “Dude” Akins.

Pallbearers will be Theodore Pace, Red Skelton, Bubbie St. Alexander, Harris Naquin, Sr., Harris Naquin, Jr. & Jim Tingle. Honorary Pallbearers are Wayne Akins, Mark Prescott, Jr., Johnathan Fergerson, Leslie “Henry” Day & Alvin Naquin, Sr.

Visitation will be at the McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Tuesday October 21, 2008 from 9:00AM until Religious Services at 2:00PM in the Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Paul Taylor officiating. Interment in the Greensburg Cemetery.

The family would like to thank everyone who touched James’ life. Also our gratitude to the Denham family for their heartfelt generosity, Thank You.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the James L. Akins Memorial Fund %McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, 60100 Westway Drive, Amite, La. 70422.

An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located at I-55N & Hwy 16W next to Coggins-Gentry Ford.

Emerson C. Newman
(February 2, 1930 – October 17, 2008)

U.S. Veteran Mr. Emerson C. Newman was born February 2, 1930 and passed away at 4:05PM, Friday, October 17, 2008 at the G. V (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson, MS. He was 78, a native of St. Francisville and a resident of Greensburg. Mr. Emerson was the son of the late Jesse Bernard, Sr. & Mary Calvit Newman. He also was a U. S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean Conflict.

He is survived by 3 daughters; Suzanne Newman Travis and husband, Bobby, Kentwood, Donna Jean Newman Black, Hammond, & Mala Fran Newman Schott and husband, John, Tickfaw; a son, Eric Newman, Baton Rouge; 10 Grandchildren, Ross, Craig, Carson, & Michelle Travis, Tyler & Chelsea Black, Rachel & Ashley Newman, Elizabeth & Joseph Schott.

Also preceded in death by his wife, Jean Fortenberry Newman; 2 brothers, Jesse B. Newman, Jr. & a infant Newman Boy; a sister, Bernadine Bradford.

Visitation at the McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, Sunday, October 19, 2008 from 6:00PM until 9:00PM and on Monday, October 20,2008 from 10:00AM until Religious Services at 2:00PM at the Wesley’s Chapel Methodist Church, Darlington, with Rev. LaMarylis Cotten officiating. Interment in the Wesley’s Chapel Church Cemetery.

An on-line guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located at I-55N & Hwy 16W next to Coggins-Gentry Ford.

FBC, Kentwood Information

WMU meets at 4 P.M. today.

On Mission in Kentwood

  • Saturday, October 25
  • 8:00 A.M.
  • Ministry projects in Kentwood

Deacon Hospital Visitation

  • Tom Tolar
  • Raymond Cutrer

Nursery Workers Today

  • Gretchen Simpson
  • Jill Brister
  • Sharon Martin

Nursing Home Visitation – Tuesday @ 10 A.M.

Sr. Adult Eat-Out @ Charlies in Springfield

  • Bus leaves church @ 10:30 A.M.
  • Sign-up sheet

Revival DVD’s

  • All 5 services
  • $2.00
  • Call the church office to place your order.

Georgia Barnette State Offering

  • Received so far – $4279.00

Operation Christmas Child

  • Project of Samaritan’s Purse
  • Christmas Gifts for needy children worldwide
  • Deadline – November 16

Bible Character & Trunk or Treat

  • October 26
  • Call church office to include your vehicle.

Happy Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

SEARCHING FOR GOD

No doubt, you have received a sweepstakes notice at some time from American Family Publishers. You know how it works. You look over their magazine bargains — and the chance to buy a few for your office or waiting room. In return, they give you the opportunity to win large amounts of money.

In 1997, their mailing list included the Bushnell Assembly of God in Bushnell, Florida. The computer somehow twisted the name of the church and a sweepstakes notice addressed to “God of Bushnell” was sent to the church address.

The letter read, “Dear God, We’re searching for you. You’ve been positively identified as our $11,000,000 mystery millionaire!”

The letter went on to say, “What an incredible fortune there would be for God! Imagine the looks you’d get from neighbors. But don’t just sit there, God, come forward now and claim your prize!”

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if they truly were searching for God? If they sensed what Pascal called a “God-shaped void” in their lives and realized their need to come to know God and to understand what God could do for them? If they understood that the “prize” God offers is so much greater than the prize they were offering?

The good news is that God is not hiding and that those who truly are searching for him can find him.

“From one man he made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us. ‘For in him we live and move and have our being.'” (Acts 17:26-28a, NIV)

It is humorous that someone would be searching for God in order to give him 11 million dollars. He owns the “cattle on a thousand hills” (Psa. 50:10) and needs nothing. But he has blessings beyond measure for those who would seek him out. May you be counted among those who “reach out for him and find him.”

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
Helen Street Church of Christ
Fayetteville, North Carolina

Saturday Afternoon

Emerson C. Newman
(February 2, 1919 – October 17, 2008)

 

U.S. Veteran Mr. Emerson C. Newman was born February 2, 1919 and passed away on Friday, October 17, 2008 at the VA Medical Center in Jackson, MS. He was 89, a native of St. Helena Parish and a resident of Greensburg.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

An on-line guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located at I-55N & Hwy16W next to Coggins-Gentry Ford.

Saturday

“Blessed be God,

who has not turned away my prayer,

nor His mercy from me!”

~Psalm 66:20~

Debbie Miller has not had any additional problems in the last couple of days. Pray she continues to be better and will be able to see a specialist soon.

From Sue Minor/Tucker:

Please pray for my son-inlaw’s mother Norma Handley who is in ICU at North Oaks and on a ventilator at this time. Please also remember all of her family as they go through this time with her. Please pray for comfort for her and healing if it be God’s will and pray for strength and peace for the family in knowing that God is with them always. Thank you so much for praying.

We had a great group for the share group meeting Thursday night. On of the things we did was pray for the election. Don’t forget to unite with Christians across the country as they pray at 8 P.M. (our time zone). There’s power in prayer!

OnMission in Kentwood will be a week from today. Join us as we serve together in Jesus’ name.

James L. Akins
(February 16, 1940 – October 17, 2008)

James L. Akins was born on February 16, 1940 and passed away at 12:30AM, Friday, October 17, 2008 at Cannon Hospice, Elmwood Campus in New Orleans. Mr. James was 68, a native of Winnsboro, SC and a resident of Greensburg. He was the son of the late James & Lillie Woods Akins.He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Helen N. Akins, Greensburg; 2 loving daughters, Shelia Prescott, McComb, MS & Capri Lewis, Ridgeway, SC; a loving son, Wayne Akins, Greensburg; 4 sisters, Colleen Carter, Jessup, GA, Cassie Lee Rumore, Tampa, FL, Mary Akins, Winnsboro, SC & Laura Mae LeGrand, Winnsboro, SC; a brother, Marshall Akins, Hopewell, VA; 7 Grandchildren, Mark Prescott, Jr., Kristen Akins, Jonathan Akins, Crystle Akins, Crustle Akins, Frannie Akins, & Cameron Akins; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Leonise Leonard, Marrero, LA; and numerous nieces & nephews.

He was also preceded in death by 2 sons, Randy James Akins & Frankie Ladd Akins; and a grandson, Frankie “Dude” Akins.

Visitation will be at the McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Tuesday October 21, 2008 from 9:00AM until Religious Services at 2:00PM in the Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Paul Taylor officiating. Interment in the Greensburg Cemetery.

An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located at I-55N & Hwy 16W next to Coggins-Gentry Ford.

INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS PRAYERLINE
INTERNATIONAL MISSION BOARD
Friday, October 17, 2008

“Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith” (Hebrews 12: 1-2a, NKJV)

Dear Intercessors, this is Eleanor Witcher of the International Prayer Strategy Office, joining you in prayer for the nations.

India’s middle class is growing and is becoming very economically powerful. As their power and influence grows, they are beginning to question some of the “old ways,” practices that their parents and grandparents took for granted. The younger generation is seeking something to bring more meaning, more significance to their lives. But with only one true evangelical Christian to approximately 6 million people, the Bride of Christ needs to look at how she is dealing with their search. The corporate world is certainly making an impact. Consumerism has hit India hard. Indians are responding, seeing if the affluence that the West loves so well is what brings happiness. Do you wonder what idol will hold more bondage over the Indians as time continues? Will it be Shiva, Krishna, Ram or Ganesh? Or will it be money? Pray to Almighty God that none of these will prevail, but that Indians will turn to Jesus, finding their true significance through serving Him. Ask God to stir His church to respond in ways that give India’s young middle class a better option–a life surrendered to Jesus.

In these difficult economic times, is there any wonder what idol holds bondage over many of us in the United States? As we pray for the nations, pray also for those in our own country who are struggling with fear and concern. Pray that they will place their trust wholly in the Lord.

* Please pray for the salvation of many young middle class adults in India.

* Pray they will run their race with endurance.

* Intercede for yourself and fellow Christians that we will all keep our eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.


October 2008

Meeting Needs in the Caribbean

Chaplains from the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (RRT) arrived Oct. 6 on Grand Turk Island in response to a request by area pastors. Hurricane Ike ripped through the Turks and Caicos Islands on Sept. 7 as a Category 4 storm with 135-mph winds, damaging as much as 95 percent of the housing on Grand Turk, the governing seat of the 25,000-resident British territory. Grand Turk Island is located in the Caribbean, and is approximately 6.9 square miles in size.

Even in the short time they have been there, chaplains are making a big impact. The RRT has trained 14 pastors and church leaders, prayed with 365 people, and led four people to Christ for the first time. They are working in conjunction with a team from Samaritan s Purse. Learn more »

The Long Road to Recovery

Rampant chaos and trauma have overwhelmed police officers in the areas damaged by Hurricane Ike in Texas and Louisiana, but officers are too busy helping others to give themselves time to heal. Trained Rapid Response Team chaplains visited local police departments and spent time with officers who are depressed and downtrodden in the aftermath of the storm.

Altogether, 16 Rapid Response Team chaplains are working 24/7 to minister to victims of Hurricane Ike. They have counseled approximately 350 people and will remain in the area for weeks, visiting homes, hospitals and damaged areas and bringing the healing love of Jesus Christ with their presence. Read the rest of the article »


Please help
By supporting the Rapid Response Team, you can help us respond to emergencies like Hurricane Ike and tell of the One who heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds (Psalm 147:3, NIV). Thank you for your prayers. We also greatly value your financial support.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Anna Lee

Friday Addition

James L. Akins
(February 16, 1940 – October 17, 2008)

James L. Akins was born on February 16, 1940 and passed away at 12:30AM, Friday, October 17, 2008 at Cannon Hospice, Elmwood Campus in New Orleans. Mr. James was 68, a native of Winnsboro, SC and a resident of Greensburg. He was the son of the late James & Lillie Woods Akins.He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Helen N. Akins, Greensburg; 2 loving daughters, Shelia Prescott, McComb, MS & Capri Lewis, Ridgeway, SC; a loving son, Wayne Akins, Greensburg; 4 sisters, Colleen Carter, Jessup, GA, Cassie Lee Rumore, Tampa, FL, Mary Akins, Winnsboro, SC & Laura Mae LeGrand, Winnsboro, SC; a brother, Marshall Akins, Hopewell, VA; 7 Grandchildren, Mark Prescott, Jr., Kristen Akins, Jonathan Akins, Crystle Akins, Crustle Akins, Frannie Akins, & Cameron Akins; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Leonise Leonard, Marrero, LA; and numerous nieces & nephews.

He was also preceded in death by 2 sons, Randy James Akins & Frankie Ladd Akins; and a grandson, Frankie “Dude” Akins.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located at I-55N & Hwy 16W next to Coggins-Gentry Ford.

Friday

Live together in harmony,

live together in love,

as though you had only one mind

and one spirit between you …

in humility think more of each other

than you do of yourselves.

~Philippians 2:3-4 (PH)~

From Becky Lindsey:

I recently learned of your site through my father, Larry Carruth. My mother has been in ICU at North Oaks Medcial Center for several days after a very extensive surgery. We realize the power of prayer and would request Judy Carruth be added to the prayer list. . . .

Please continue to pray for Debbie Miller. She is continuing to experience some health problems while resting at home.

Please don’t forget to pray for John Easley and his family as he has surgery this morning and goes through the recovery process in the next few months.


KOMpray

Kids on Mission Pray

“Let the little children come to Me,

and don’t stop them,

because the kingdom of God

belongs to such as these,”

Luke 18:16b

EXTREME MUD RIDING

For several weeks, some Christian workers and their children have gone into the countryside of Guinea-sometimes by foot, sometimes by truck, and other times by bike. They go to share the love of Jesus with the Fulbe Futa Jalon people (FUL-bay FOO-tuh jah-lone) people of West Africa.

The rainy season started and many of the fun excursions turned into ‘extreme mud riding.’ One day, one young boy looked like a spotted leopard by the time he got home! It had rained while the family was at a distant market, so the return trip was really muddy. Mud sprayed everywhere-especially from his back tire right up his back.

It took a lot of work to get their clothes clean! The family was so happy to go to another unreached village with God’s Word. At the local markets, the Christians have found a few people who are curious and many who are afraid. It is not always easy to walk up to others and tell them about Jesus. There are some people who do not want the Christians to talk about Jesus.

Please pray for the Christians who are going all over the countryside to tell the Fulbe Futa Jalon about Jesus. Pray they will laugh about the rain and the mud…and keep on going to the people. Ask God to help the Fulbe Futa Jalon not be afraid to hear about Jesus.


MORE PRAYER REQUESTS FROM MISSIONARY KIDS

Please pray for peace in Zimbabwe and pray for missionary growth. JASON, age 16, (Central, Eastern and Southern Africa)

Please pray for my mom-she has a skin cancer. My dad’s friend has a know on his leg. Pray for him too. MARK, age 8 (South Asia)

Our family works with the Zulu people group and they are very hard to witness to. Please pray for me to have the courage to witness.

Pray for wisdom for me and my sister with all the temptations that are around us.

CAITLIN, age 16, (Central, Eastern and Southern Africa)

I met a friend at the park named TR. He is really close to accepting Christ and even told my friend, “I envy you because you have something to believe.” Please pray that he will continue to be open to the Gospel. ASHLEY, age 13 (Pacific Rim)

My prayer request is for my friend. His nickname is Sam. He has baptized a lot of people, and we pray that more people in my country will know more about Jesus. BELINDA, age 10 (South Asia)


Baptist Press

October 16, 2008

NEW YORK–McCain, Obama have sharp disagreements in final debate. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=29136

WASHINGTON–New law may reduce Down syndrome abortions. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=29137

WASHINGTON–Abortion trauma hits both women, men. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=29138

TEXAS–Baylor pays freshmen to raise SAT scores. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=29139

OKLAHOMA–Okla. Baptist University names 15th president. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=29140

TENNESSEE–‘Excellence in Journalism’ winners named. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=29141

TEXAS–FIRST PERSON (Penna Dexter): Is the war over equal pay worth fighting? http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=29142


Have a fantastic Friday. Thanks for praying each day.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“But certainly God has heard me;

He has attended to the voice of my prayer.” ~Psalm 66:19~

Debbie Miller is home, but doesn’t have a diagnosis yet. Pray for her as she awaits an appointment that may help determine her health problem. She is very thankful for your prayers and concern for her.

Mr. Phillip and Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell are both improving. They hope to be back in church Sunday. Please keep them in your prayers.

Frann S. Clark:

Having cataract surgery this morning (Thursday)

in Lake Charles. Didn’t knw until late yesterday afternoon that it would be at 6 am. Had an IVIG yesterday from 7:30 am until about 4:30 pm. Too tired to e-mail when I got home.

Pray for peace for me and skillful hands of those doing the procedure.

I wi;; have to go to LC tomorrow and next Thursday for followups.

Right eye wil be Oct. 30

Update on Charlie Banks:

Below is the latest update on Wes Bank’s father. Thank you for praying for him and the whole family as he recovers. Also attached is a picture of Wes’ parents. Please also continue to pray for Adrian, the young man that cause the accident that he will come to know the Lord as his Savior.

Melinda


Hey ya’ll,This is another update on Dad! He is doing great! Thank you for your continued prayers and support. Wes, Tamara and the boys were out of town last week with meetings in Prague, Czech Republic. Mom and Dad were in good hands, while we were away. They had meals provided by other M’s in the area and they were visited by some Romanian friends.

Now dad is able to wear pants and both shoes. He is also able to put just a little pressure on the toes of the injured leg. They have removed all bandages from the incisions. He still has the Velcro brace and he is still using the walker.

The doctor called today and set up an appointment for an x-ray next Tuesday (October 21). Once the doctor sees the x-rays, he will evaluate Dad and let us know when he can fly home. We are hopeful that it will be by the end of next week, but we have to wait and see.

We thank you again for remembering us during this time.

Pryr needs:

*Dad’s continued healing and recovery
*Doctor’s evaluation
*Details for flight arrangements
*Justice in legal matters
*Salvation for Adrian

Psalm 20
The Banks


Send a Message to Billy
Graham for His 90th Birthday
By Staff

Baptist Press


NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)–Do you have a story about how Billy Graham’s ministry has impacted your life? If so, his friends and family members would like to hear it — and then deliver your story to the evangelist, who turns 90 on Nov. 7.

The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association has set up a website — BillyGraham90.com — where people can send Graham stories, birthday greetings or simply a note of thanks to the man who likely has preached the Gospel to more people than anyone in history. (Messages to Graham also can be mailed to: Billy Graham’s 90th Birthday, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28201.) The deadline for submissions is Nov. 1. The website also has materials to help churches promote the opportunity.

“My father is a humble man who would never expect to be honored and recognized like this on his birthday,” Franklin Graham, the evangelist’s eldest son, said in a news release. “We urge all who made a commitment to Jesus Christ through my father’s ministry to share your story or simple greeting, as nothing could uplift him more on this special day.”

The news release added that “all who have been personally touched by an aspect of Billy Graham’s ministry are welcome and encouraged … to share a greeting or a personal story about his ministry they feel would encourage Mr. Graham at this milestone.”

All of the birthday messages to Graham will be compiled in books and presented to him during a tribute dinner with friends and family members.

The website already has posted some of the messages.

“Back around 1957 you were in Richmond, Va., in a Crusade, I felt the Holy Spirit and went forward and rededicated my life,” one message reads. “I have never been the same. I started reading my Bible and over all these years have fallen more and more in love with the Lord. God Bless You.”

In 60-plus years of ministry, Graham has preached the Gospel in person to nearly 215 million people, according to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.

Compiled by Michael Foust, assistant editor of Baptist Press.


SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD

 

I heard about a group of Geography students who studied the Seven Wonders of the World. At the end of that section, they students were asked to list what they each considered to be the Seven Wonders of the World. Though there was some disagreement, the following got the most votes: Egypt’s Great Pyramid, the Taj Mahal, the Grand Canyon, the Panama Canal, the Empire State Building, St. Peter’s Basilica and China’s Great Wall.

While gathering the votes, the teacher noted that one student, a quiet girl, hadn’t turned in her paper yet. So she asked the girl if she was having trouble with her list. The quiet girl replied, “Yes, a little. I couldn’t quite make up my mind because there were so many.”

The teacher said, “Well, tell us what you have, and maybe we can help.” The girl hesitated, then read, “I think the Seven Wonders of the World are to touch and to taste, to see and to hear . . . ” She hesitated a little, “and then to run and to laugh and to love.”

It is far too easy for us to look at the exploits of man and refer to them as “wonders” while we overlook all that God has done, regarding them as merely “ordinary.” May you be reminded today of those things which are truly wondrous.

“I will remember the works of the LORD; Surely I will remember Your wonders of old. I will also meditate on all Your work, and talk of Your deeds…..Who is so great a God as our God? You are the God who does wonders.” (Psalm 77:11-14a)

Praise be to “the God who does wonders”!

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
Helen Street Church of Christ
Fayetteville, North Carolina

Thanks for praying today. You mean so much to so many!

Have a great Thursday!

Don’t forget the share group at 6:30 tonight.

Anna Lee