Category: Baptist Press

Saturday

“Whoever wants to be great must become a servant.”

~Mark 10:43 MSG~

Caring Bridge

Baptist Press

November 13, 2009

VIRGINIA–In Ethiopia, uncovering the truth. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31686

LOUISIANA–Great Commission resurgence requires radical change, Rankin says. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31687

WASHINGTON–Calif. reverses on non-embryonic research. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31688

WASHINGTON–Attorney: ENDA would ‘burden’ religious groups. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31689

WASHINGTON–Down diagnoses in unborn up, births down. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31690

GEORGIA–‘Fireproof’ makers to announce next movie. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31691

COLORADO–Colo. Baptists mark 54th meeting. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31692

GEORGIA–Ga. Baptists minister in the rain. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31693

SOUTH CAROLINA–S.C. Baptists address legislative issues. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31694

MISSOURI–Anglo-Hispanic ties grow in Mexico (Mo.). http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31695

TENNESSEE–INTERNATIONAL DIGEST: Christians concerned over Orissa acquittal rate. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31696

LOUISIANA–FIRST-PERSON (Kelly Boggs): If he talks & behaves like a terrorist … http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31697

KOMpray

40 Days and 40 Nights

Can you imagine??? Some missionary kids in Africa get to go to a bush camp, visit a crocodile farm, eat foreign foods!  Missionary families working with Sub-Saharan African people groups can go to a special training called 40/40.  For 40 days and 40 nights, they learn how to live in Africa and learn more about the culture there.

Missionaries are real people who sometimes get nervous about talking in the local language.  Their 40/40 training helps them not be so nervous.  It’s a little like you.  When you first learned to read, it was kind of scary to stand in front of a class and read from a book.  But now?  You are an expert, aren’t you?  …okay, maybe you need more practice… That’s just what the missionaries and their children need—practice.  40/40 helps them get that practice.

One missionary learned so well, he went into a village by himself and talked to the chief of the village.  Then he sat in the yard with 23 people and told them about Jesus.  He was SO excited!

Prayer Requests from Missionary Kids

Please pray for my friends because not all are Christians.  Please pray for my family that they will be safe and please pray for me that I will know God more, (I am a Christian but I still need to learn and need God’s help).  JESSE, age 13 (East Asian peoples)

Me and my family are going to the US for a year.  And we won’t go back to the same country when we go back to the field.  I am very, very, very sad.  After we go to the USA for a year we are going to a different country.  Got to go and thank you.  Bye.  PS.  Please pray for my family.  AY, age 8 (East Asian peoples)

Who’s missing? Whose mission?

You play a key role in teaching children about God’s love for children who live in Peru, Ghana, India or China, about the people He uses to show His love and about His commission to all who love Him to tell His story around the world. During 2009, we invite you to join us as we focus on “Who’s Missing? Whose Mission?”  More than 1.5 billion people are still missing out on the opportunity to hear the Gospel. Do your children know they have an important role in helping to reach them?

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“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” Philippians 2:10
Mike Benson, Editor

RECENTLY MY WIFE and I sat in the backyard swing discussing how busy our lives had become…

Between activities at work, a full schedule with our church family, grandchildren and various other commitments, we determined that we hardly had time to even talk with one another.  We continued with a discussion of the reasons for all that we were involved in when my wife said, “You know, one of the sweetest times I can remember was sitting in the carport, eating cheerios, watching the rain pour down, and talking to each other’s hearts.”  She remembered how relaxed we were when I was recovering from heart-valve replacement and she was looking after me. Memories are the wallpaper of our hearts, and on those sheets we write the things that matter and affect us the most.  I understood exactly what she was feeling, because I felt it too.

How much joy do we miss because we have allowed the world to dictate what we do with our time, and because we allow others to assign importance to the real treasure that makes up our lives–our time?  We fill up every minute with things that “must” be done or else.  More often than not, that “or else” amounts to virtually nothing.  Our time is the most important commidity we have.  We measure our very lives by time and write on our hearts the memories that matter.  Those we help, those we love, those we pray for, those we share with, and those we serve are all written in the time record of our lives.

Perhaps the lesson is that no matter what we “must” make time for, we should never neglect to just eat cheerios and watch the rain.  Don’t just use time…make it count.  Ken Upchurch

“Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” Ephesians 5:16
Reminders
  1. Revival at Greenlaw Baptist Church led by Rev. Gibby McMillan
  2. Revival at FBC, Kentwood led by Dr. Bill Richardson and Rev. Dennis Walker.  Bring side dishes  and desserts for dinner tomorrow.
Have a great day today as you prepare for the Lord’s Day tomorrow.
Anna Lee

Thursday

“Then all this assembly shall know that the Lord

does not save with sword and spear;

for the battle is the Lord’s,

and He will give you into our hands.”

~1 Samuel 17:47~

Pray for the LaBauve family and the Carter family because of the loss of a loved one.

Pray the senior adults have another great day in Branson.  Pray that as they interact with various people today, those people will see Jesus in them.

Pray for all the rest of us that as we interact with people wherever we are, those people will see Jesus in us.

Caring Bridge Sites

Baptist Press

November 11, 2009

WASHINGTON–ERLC lays out 15  principles for health care reform. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31663

TEXAS–AMA reconsiders medical marijuana. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31664

FLORIDA–VETERANS DAY: WWII POW recounts a sustaining faith. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31665

FLORIDA–VETERANS DAY: After Battle of the Bulge, he credits angels’ care. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31666

TEXAS–VETERANS DAY: Prof to serve God & country. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31667

TEXAS–Obama, at memorial, cites troops’ defense of freedom. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31668

TENNESSEE–BP journalism contest draws 20 schools. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31669

VIRGINIA–FIRST-PERSON (Adam Cole): Christ, at work in the military. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31670

TENNESSEE–FIRST-PERSON (David Francis): Missions and class Christmas parties. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31671

Leave

aaam.jpgWHAT SHOULD WE leave behind when we die…?

A faithful family.

We will leave a mourning family behind on that sad day, but will we leave a faithful one? Will each be on his or her way to heaven? We are not able to make decisions for them, but we will have a great influence on each, especially our children (Proverbs 22:6).

Sarah left a godly man to mourn (Genesis 23:2).

Abraham left faithful sons behind (Genesis 18:19; 25:8).

Zebedee and Salome gave the world James and John. Lois taught Eunice, who molded Timothy (2 Timothy 1:5;3:15).

If we would leave such a family, we must start NOW, because the years may come when they will not listen (Ecclesiastes 12:2). No greater legacy can be left than faith in God and faithfulness to His church. (Allen Webster)

“You are the light of the world…” Matthew 5:14a

Posted by Mike Benson


“This little light of mine.

I’m going to let it shine….”

Let your light shine today.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“Ask, and it will be given to you;

seek, and you will find;

knock, and it will be opened to you.”

~Matthew 7:7~

Mrs. Kathryn Sanders is home and doing better.  Please continue to pray for her.

Dr. Earl Council is also felling much better.  He got a good report yesterday in Ruston.

There are no funeral arrangements for Jean Carter DiMauro yet.  Please continue to pray for the family.

Mrs. Lois LaBauve

Visitation at First Baptist Church of Greensburg, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Wednesday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Thursday.

Baptist Press
November 10, 2009

TEXAS–Pastor treks to mosque in Killeen. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31656

TEXAS–At Fort Hood, chaplain aids grief-stricken. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31657

TEXAS–2 mass murders in 1 town improbable, pastor says. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31658

WASHINGTON–Pro-lifers: No room for compromise in health care. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31659

IOWA–Iowa messengers approve sale of building. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31660

GEORGIA–States to handle DR for Ida. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31661

GEORGIA–FIRST-PERSON (Scott Barkley): Happy birthday to us. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31662

KneEmail
“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” Philippians 2:10
Mike Benson, Editor

TWO “OLD BOYS” down home went deer hunting and hit the jackpot…

They killed an eleven-point buck and were dragging him through the thick underbrush toward their truck when they encountered another hunter who offered some free and unsolicited, “Fellows, it’s none of my business, but if you will pull that deer by the horns instead of by the legs, those horns won’t get caught in the underbrush, and he will be lots easier to pull.”

Recognizing the wisdom involved, combined with their desire to be friendly, they  dropped the deers legs, grabbed him by the horns, and started pulling.  After a couple of minutes, one of them commented that their benefactor was one smart guy because the deer was much easier to pull.  The other “old boy” wasn’t so sure about the wisdom, though, as he said, “Yes, but we’re getting farther from the truck all of the time!”

Of course, it’s a joke.  However, it’s not a joke that many husbands and wives are getting farther apart as the years go by when they should be getting closer together.  The net result is that our society and our way of life are all being negatively impacted, and our nation itself, based on historical evidence, is threatened.  Zig Ziglar

“And He answered and said to them,
“Have you not read that He who made them at the beginning ‘
made them male and female,’ and said, ‘
For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother
and be joined to his wife,
and the two shall become one flesh’?
So then, they are no longer two but one flesh.
Therefore what God has joined together,
let not man separate.”
Matthew 19:4-6
Have a great day!
Anna Lee

Saturday

“Don’t carelessly place yourself in tempting situations.

Avoid them.”

~Proverbs 14:16 TEV~

Today, let’s catch up on the Caring Bridge sites.

You may not be interested in all of the Baptist Press articles from Friday, but I found several of them very interesting.  Hopefully, you’ll have time to read a few today.
October 30, 2009

WASHINGTON–Health care fight nears over abortion. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31588

NEW JERSEY–ELECTION 09: N.J. race among several key elections. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31589

VIRGINIA–Vodka unlikely ally for missionary to Lezghi Muslims. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31590

TENNESSEE–CP EMPHASIS: Diverse profiles reveal a common passion for cooperation. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31591

LOUISIANA–CP EMPHASIS: Seminarians speak up. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31592

TENNESSEE–BP journalism conf. ventures to the Web. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31593

TENNESSEE–CULTURE DIGEST: Vatican invitation could mean married priests. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31594

MISSOURI–Mo. board authorized to act on suits against 5 breakaways. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31595

GEORGIA–CP EMPHASIS (FIRST-PERSON, Jim Burton): What about the missionaries? http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31596

MISSOURI–FIRST-PERSON (Tim Ellsworth): A prom to remember. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31597

LOUISIANA–FIRST-PERSON (Kelly Boggs): Hate crimes law intended to silence. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31598

KneEmail
“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” Philippians 2:10
Mike Benson, Editor

MANY PEOPLE SUFFER from what has been called the ‘hamster syndrome…’
Day after day, these cute creatures run their little hearts out on an exercise wheel mounted in their cages.  Yet for all that effort, when they step off of the wheel, they have gone nowhere.  That unproductive lifestyle may be acceptable for hamsters, but not for humans.  Aubrey Johnson, “Renewing Your Spiritual Life,” Gospel Advocate, 21
Observation: The first part of Paul’s life was spent on the exercise wheel of Judaism.
  • It was spent persecuting Christ and His church (Acts 8:1-3; 9:1-5).
  • Following his conversion, Paul was determined to no longer run in vain (Galatians 2:2; Philippians 2:16; 1 Corinthians 9:24-27).
  • He was careful to make sure that whatever he did was by the authority of Jesus (Colossians 3:17).  Wade Webster, “Riches From My Reading,” The Searcher, 02.08.09, 4
“Holding fast the word of life,
so that I may rejoice in the day of Christ
that I have not run in vain
or labored in vain.”
Philippians 2:16
Many people appreciate what you do for them.  Your prayer efforts are not in vain.
Anna Lee

Operation Christmas Child

Church aims to fill 1,200 shoe boxes

Baptist Press
Posted on Oct 29, 2009 | by Staff FLORISSANT, Mo. (BP)–

With just 100 members, Parker Road Baptist Church consistently donated more than 1,000 shoe box gifts to Operation Christmas Child for each of the past three years.

Parker Road is participating again this year, doing its part from Florissant, Mo., to help Samaritan’s Purse reach a goal of 8 million gift-filled shoe boxes for children in 100-plus countries.

The boxes, filled with toys, necessity items, school supplies, candy and handwritten notes of encouragement, are collected by the relief and evangelism organization headed by Franklin Graham and hand-delivered to children worldwide who are suffering because of natural disaster, disease, war, terrorism, famine and poverty.

Parker Road already has packed and wrapped hundreds of shoe box gifts on the way to its goal of 1,200.

Jim McCaughan, who leads the undertaking at Parker Road, noted “the joy it brings to hurting boys and girls.” For many of the children, the love conveyed by the shoe box is the first gift they have ever received.

McCaughan’s personal commitment to Operation Christmas Child extends to shopping year-round for bargains to help the church pack as many shoe box gifts as possible.

“We have folks at the church who pack shoe box gifts all year, and then a few days before Operation Christmas Child’s National Collection Week [Nov. 16-23 for 2009], we get a bunch of people together and set up a shoe box assembly line,” McCaughan said. “On that Sunday we have a dedication service — and I’ll tell you what, it’s pretty impressive to see more than a thousand shoe boxes stacked up at the front of the church.”

The church has received thank you notes from kids in such faraway locations as India, Uganda, Kenya and the Republic of Georgia. The church also received an e-mail from someone who had visited a small church in an isolated village deep in Sudan where they saw a card that read, “We want you to know that we love you and Jesus loves you.” It came from one of the shoe boxes signed Parker Road Baptist Church.

(This article first appeared in The Pathway (www.mbcpathway.com), newsjournal of the Missouri Baptist Convention. For more information on Operation Christmas Child, visit http://www.samaritanspurse.org or call 1-800-353-5949.)

Wednesday

“I mean that I want us to help each other with the faith we have.

Your faith will help me,

and my faith will help you.”

~Romans 1:12 NCV~

Reminders:

  • Lottie Moon Missions Rally; Dr. Jerry Rankin, president of the North American Mission Board, will speak at FBC, Kentwood November 3 @ 6:30 P.M.
  • Drive Thru Prayer Ministry; October 31 @ Connie’s Jewelry: 10:00 – 1:00
  • Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Ministry: Filled boxes due November 15; Brochures available with all the needed informaion.
  • Fall Revival at FBC, Kentwood; Nov. 15-18: Led by Dr. Bill Robertson and Rev. Dennis Walker;  Begin praying now.

Caring Bridge Updates:

Baptist Press

October 27, 2009

WASHINGTON–Seeking to hold Obama ‘to his word,’ pro-life Dems could decide health care. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31554

WASHINGTON–Land to D.C.: SBC strongly opposes ‘gay marriage.’ http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31555

ILLINOIS–Pastor’s accused killer found unfit for trial. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31556

TENNESSEE–CP EMPHASIS: Profiles of passion for cooperation. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31557

TENNESSEE–Sunday School in black culture examined. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31558

KENTUCKY–Urban curriculum aids church in transition. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31559

KANSAS–Kan.-Neb. Baptists honor Peck Lindsay. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31560

MONTANA–Fellowship blankets Mont. annual meeting. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31561

VIRGINIA–FIRST-PERSON (Chuck Colson): What’s really at stake with global warming. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31562

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“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” Philippians 2:10
Mike Benson, Editor

AS PROFESSIONAL GOLFER Ray Floyd got ready to tap in a routine nine-inch putt, he saw the ball move ever so slightly…

According to the rule book, if the ball moves at all, the golfer must take a penalty stroke.  Floyd was among the leaders in the tournament offering a top prize of $108,000.  To acknowledge that the ball had moved could mean losing his chance for big money.

Writer David Holahan described what some golfers might have done: “The athlete ducks his head and flails wildly with his hands, as if being attacked by a killer bee; next, he steps back from the ball, rubbing his eye for a phantom speck of dust, all the while scanning the playing partners and the gallery for any sign that the ball’s movement has been detected by others.  If the coast is clear, he taps the ball in for his par.”

Ray Floyd, however, didn’t do that.  He assessed himself a penalty stroke and wound up with a bogey on the hole.

The patriarch Job also showed remarkable honesty in matters not seen my human observers.  He maintained his integrity by fearing God and shunning evil.  Job knew that the eyes of the Lord were on him at all times, and that was what really mattered to him.  The true test of our integrity comes when no one is watching us.  If we remember that God sees what others don’t and that it’s His approval that matters, our integrity will improve. M.R.D.II

“Does He not see my ways, and count all my steps?”
Job 31:4
Count the many blessings in your life today!
Anna Lee

Thursday

“I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere,

lifting up holy hands,

without wrath and doubting.”

~1Timothy 2:8~

Our grandson, Braden, now has a cast on his broken arm.  The surgery seems to have the bone set straight.  So far, so good now.

Pray for my daddy, Grant Smith, as he sees a specialist again about a reoccurring esophagus problem.  Daddy may require another procedure in order to eat without issues.

Continue to pray for those who have the flu and the viruses that are going around.

Thank God for a new job for Landon Estay after a two month “vacation” in Houston.  Pray for others who are searching for a job.

Continue to pray for the Allen family as David improves.  Pray for doctors to make wise decision in his case.  Thank God for all those who have prayed for David and continue to pray for David and his family.

For those of you from the Roseland area and those who can remember back more than thirty years, there is a new “little” girl in the Sloan family.  Markie is the granddaughter for Dr. John “Bro. Chip” and Martha Slaon.  Jennifer, who was born shortly after her parents moved to Roseland, is the very proud mother.  Bro. Chip was the pastor at Roseland Baptist Church for five years.  What memories we have!  Enjoy this gift from God.

Baby Markie is doing great!!! She is a chunk but beautiful. 9lbs 4 ounces, 21 inches long. Mom and Dad are doing great and very happy!! 🙂

Caring Bridge Sites:

Baptist Press
October 21, 2009

PHILIPPINES–Filipino pastors look past their own needs to neighbors. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31502

PHILIPPINES–Volunteers ‘mud out’ metro Manila, share God’s love. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31503

AMERICAN SAMOA–Team surveys tsunami damage on Amn. Samoa. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31504

OKLAHOMA–CP EMPHASIS: Church views CP as love offering. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31505

TENNESSEE–Land clarifies remarks, apologies to Anti-Defamation League. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31506

MAINE–Poll: Maine ‘gay marriage’ initiative tied. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31507

WASHINGTON–Feds relax medical marijuana policy. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31508

MISSOURI–TRUSTEES: MBTS to build new chapel complex. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31509

NORTH CAROLINA–TRUSTEES: SEBTS reports enrollment gains. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31510

TEXAS–CP EMPHASIS (FIRST-PERSON — David O. Dykes): Enlarging the channel for a Great Commission Resurgence. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31511

GEORGIA–FIRST-PERSON (Chuck Bentley): Living by God’s economy. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31512

John Naul Felps
(March 10, 1930 – October 21, 2009)

Died on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at River Parishes Hospital in LaPlace, LA. He was a native of Baywood, LA, a resident of Reserve, LA, and a former resident of Kentwood, LA for 16 years. Age 79 years. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 12 Noon on Saturday until religious services at 2 p.m. Saturday. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. Survived by 3 sons, Gary Felps, Rodney Felps, and Michael Felps, 4 sisters, Lilian Peevy, Alma Stearns, Louise Croft, and Pauline Vick, 2 brothers, Verlyn Felps and Donald Felps, 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by wife, Delores G. Felps, 2 sons, Steven Felps and Ricky Felps, father, Luther Felps, mother, Ida Pennington Felps, sister, Betty Rodriguez, 3 brothers, Sonny Felps, Dale Felps, and Sam Felps.

THE PURSUIT OF WISDOM

There was once a small boy who banged a drum all day and loved every moment of it.  He would not be quiet, no matter what anyone else said or did.  Various attempts were made to do something about the child.

One person told the boy that he would, if he continued to make so much noise, perforate his eardrums.  This reasoning was too advanced for the child, who was neither a scientist nor a scholar.

A second person told him that drum beating was a sacred activity and should be carried out only on special occasions.  The third person offered the neighbors plugs for their ears; a fourth gave the boy a book; a fifth gave the neighbors books that described a method of controlling anger through biofeedback; a sixth person gave the boy meditation exercises to make him placid and docile. None of these attempts worked.

Eventually, a wise person came along with an effective motivation. He looked at the situation, handed the child a hammer and chisel, and asked, “I wonder what’s inside the drum?”

Ah, the wisdom of that man!  It reminds me of the wisdom demonstrated by King Solomon when two women came to him fighting over which of them was the true mother of a baby (I Kings 3:16-28).  Solomon was, of course, known for his great wisdom.

Solomon wrote, “Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding, for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold.  She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her.” (Prov. 3:13-15)

We need to understand, though, that knowledge and wisdom aren’t the same thing.  If you want to measure a person’s knowledge, you give them a test.  If they score 90 or above, they have a lot of knowledge.  If they score below 50, there’s not much knowledge there.  But determining the measure of a person’s wisdom is much more difficult.  You have to look at how he lives and the decisions he makes.

James Draper has said, “Wisdom is the skill to live in a way that is pleasing to God.  It is not simply information in our heads.  It is information that we put to use — where we live, where we work, and where we play.”

We live in a world where everyone seeks knowledge.  We value educaton.  We read books.  We watch news channels.  But how many of us pursue wisdom to the same extent?

Be assured that wisdom is not something that you will stumble into by accident.  It’s a pursuit.  It’s a search. It requires an attitude that says, “I want to learn from God how to live, and I want to apply those principles to my life.”

“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom.  And in all your getting, get understanding.” (Proverbs 4:7)

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
Helen Street Church of Christ
Fayetteville, North Carolina

Thanks for praying.  Your prayers mean so much to so many.  Ask someone like David Allen!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Behold, the Lord’s hand is not shortened,

that it cannot save;

nor His ear heavy,

that it cannot hear.”

~Isaiah 59:1~

Remember the families in our area who have lost loved ones lately.

Pray for the elderly and those with condition that make them more succeptable to colds, flu, etc.

Caring Bridge Sites:

Baptist Press

October 19, 2009

WASHINGTON–Report details impact of pregnancy centers. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31489

ALABAMA–Auburn men share faith through ‘dry’ tailgating. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31490

WASHINGTON–Huckabee leads GOP field in new poll. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31491

TENNESSEE–LifeWay special needs ministry marks 30 years. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31493

SOUTH CAROLINA–CP EMPHASIS: S.C. small church reaches the world. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31492

TENNESSEE–FIRST-PERSON (Lisa Huddleston): Growing through trials. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31494

Continue to pray for the annual Georgia Barnette Offering for state (Louisiana) missions.

KneEmail
“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” Philippians 2:10
Mike Benson, Editor

MAY I KINDLY ask a few questions for your personal study and reflection…?
How many churches did Jesus promise to build?  Matthew 16:18

Did He say, “I will build a church?”  Did He say, “I will build My churches?”
Since Jesus promised to build HIS church (singular), how can we endorse and authorize religious division today?  We have hundreds of different churches in our country.  Each of them wears a different name.  Each of them promotes a different and often times conflicting doctrine.  Is this what the Lord had in mind when He made His promise?

Is the church the same thing as the body?  Ephesians 1:22, 23

How many bodies did Paul mention?  Ephesians 4:4; cf. Romans 12:4,5; 1
Corinthians 12:20

Since the church and the body are the same thing, and since Christ is the head of the body, how can we teach different, yea even opposing, doctrines?  Does the Head of the body contradict itself?

How many faiths does Paul mention?  Ephesians 4:5

“I do not pray for these alone,
but also for those who will believe in Me through their word;
they they all may be one,
as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You;
that they may be one in Us,
that the world may believe that You sent Me.”
John 17:20, 21
Continue to pray for some of the individuals and families who have been mentioned lately or for some that you know that have needs that were not mentioned.  Then, after you pray, make a phone call, send a card, visit, babysit, cook something, rake a yard, or do something else that is meaningful to that particular family.  You will be blessed as you minister to others.
Anna Lee

Saturday

“Finally, brethren, pray for us,

that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified,

just as it is with you.”

~2 Thessalonians 3:1

Please pray for Billy Wilkinson of Fluker.  He has just been released from the hospital.

Sites to check this morning:

October 16, 2009

CANARY ISLANDS–For Canary Islands Muslims, love is missing ingredient. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31480

MAINE–ELECTION 09: Maine set for historic ‘gay marriage’ vote. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31481

WASHINGTON–LIFE DIGEST: 40 Days for Life sees lives saved. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31482

TENNESSEE–CP EMPHASIS: Concert tour promotes missions strategy. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31483

CANARY ISLANDS–Island’s restlessness is their challenge. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31484

CANARY ISLANDS–‘What’s a Bible?’ the girl asked. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31485

CANARY ISLANDS–Missionary’s prayer for Mahmouda. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31486

LOUISIANA–FIRST-PERSON (Kelly Boggs): Guess who’s close-minded? http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31487

GEORGIA–FIRST-PERSON (Gerald Harris): A strong home front is essential. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31488

KOMpray

His first time at church

A young man left his country of Sri Lanka to earn money and help his family back home.  Sri Lanka is a large island nation near India. It is one of the countries that was hit by the huge storm in 2004—the tsunami. Most of the people are Buddhist and don’t know Jesus as Savior.

This young man became a lifeguard at a resort then met some Christians.  He went to their house church meeting—it was the first time he had ever been to church.  The Christians found him a Bible and the JESUS film in his language.

Now we need to pray that he will want to watch the video and read God’s Word.  Pray that he will learn that Jesus can provide for all his needs.

Prayer Requests from Missionary Kids

Please pray for my grandparents.  My mom’s dad is sick with a lung disease called emphysema. My dad’s dad and his brother both just had surgery.  My dad’s mom tore a muscle. My dogs: I miss them and they’re probably very sad.  Thanks for your prayers. PRISCILA, age 12 (American peoples)

My people group is 90% muslin (Muslim).  Every time I try to witness, they turn their head and walk away.  So please pray for my family and I. ALISON, age 12 ½  (Southeast Asian peoples)

Please help people the people I know in my country to Believe Jesus.  The culture can be dirty but it’s GREAT. Please help me know more about you too.  Jacob, age 8 (Northern African and Middle Eastern peoples)

There is a girl in my class that is coming to youth group please pray that she will come to know the Lord and learn more about Him and His Word.  Thank God for her coming to youth.  There is a boy in my class that I have been trying to get to come to youth but he always has excuses.  Please pray that he will come and know Him and learn more about Him.  MEREDITH, age 13 (Sub-Saharan African peoples)

Please help my family have a safe trip on Saturday to a new place.  AN, age 6 (Southeast Asian peoples)

I go to a boarding school in one country and my parents are in another country.  So please pray that I’ll keep my focus on God only and also help my parents somehow.  STEPHEN, age 15 (East Asian peoples)

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“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” Philippians 2:10
Mike Benson, Editor

I’VE NEVER READ the sotry of a great man without finding that at one time or another in that man’s life he went through days of hurt, and it was the molding influence of the hurt that made the man what he was…

It’s a great principle for life, it’s the heart of a champion.  Bob Richards, “The
Heart of a Champion,”  42
“Knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.”
James 1:3
Thank-you to those who have shown concern for my family during in the recent weeks.  That means so much to all of us!
Anna Lee

Wednesday

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing,

in everything give thanks;

for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

~1 Thessalonians 5:16-18~

Sherry called last night to report David Allen is being treated for double viral pneumonia.  Plans are to keep him less sedated.  Eli, his son, posted on David’s facebook page,  Your prayers are greatly appreciated.

Please continue to pray for Ronnie Hayden as he recovers from surgery at North Oaks.

Caring Bridge Sites

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/calliecole

http://www.caringbridge.org/visitadriunnacavanagh

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/larkindorris

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/coltonfrazier

Baptist Press

October 13, 2009

PHILIPPINES–Manila relief teams ‘git busy, git ‘er done’.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31450

TENNESSEE–Pew study aligns with previous data to fix Muslim population at about 1 in 4 persons globally.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31451

WASHINGTON–Sen. panel OKs abortion-funding health care bill.
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31456

CALIFORNIA–Calif. schools to learn about, honor gay pioneer.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31452

VIRGINIA–25 more missionaries to go overseas.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31453

TENNESSEE–CP EMPHASIS: Profiles of passion for cooperation.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31454

LOUISIANA–FIRST-PERSON (Keith Manuel): Introduce Jesus at your fall festival.
http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31455

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“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” Philippians 2:10
Mike Benson, Editor

“IT IS MOST likely that in the Apostolic age when there was but ‘one Lord, one faith, and one baptism,’ and no differing denominations existed, that baptism of a convert by that very act constituted him a member of the church, and at once endowed him with all the rights and privileges of full membership…
In that sense, ‘baptism was the door into the church.’  Now it is different…” (Edward T. Hiscox, The Standard Manual For Baptist Churches, Published by The American Baptist Publication Society, 1890, p. 14).
Kind questions:
.  Why is it different today?  Should it be different?
.  Why do we have so many different churches today, when it is freely admitted that there was only one system of faith (cf. Ephesians 4:5) in the Apostolic age?  (Denominationalism, by its own admission is composed of thousands of religious groups, often wearing different man-made names, teaching conflicting religious doctrines, and endorsing contradictory practices).
.  Since Jesus prayed for unity and oneness (cf. John 17:20-21), how can we justify religious division today?
.  How did Paul respond on those occasions when weak and immature brethren in the first century attempted to denominate and fracture themselves (1 Corinthians 1:11-13; cf. 3:1ff)?
.  How many churches did Jesus promise to build (Matthew 16:18)?
.  Since Christ is the bridegroom and the church is His bride, how can He be married to thousands of different churches and not be guilty of polygamy?  Did Jesus endorse “one man for one woman for life” (cf. Matthew 19), yet practice “one Man for thousands of women” Himself?
.  Since a bride wears the name of her bridegroom, why would anyone wish to wear any name other than that of Christ’s?
.  How many approved denominations can you read about in the New Testament?
.  Did the apostles, who were guided into all truth (John 16:13), ever encourage men to join the church of their choice (Galatians 3:27; cf. Acts 2)?
Consider the words of John Wesley, noted Methodist leader of long ago.  He wrote, “Would to God that all party names and unscriptural phrases and forms which have divided the Christian world were forgotten: and that we might all agree to sit down together as humble, loving disciples at the feet of a common Master, to hear His word, imbibe His Spirit, and transcribe His life in our Own” (Wesley’s Notes on the New Testament, p. 7).
“Now I plead with you, brethren,
by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
that you all speak the same thing,
and that there be no divisions among you,
but that you be perfectly joined together
in the same mind and in the same judgment.”
1 Corinthians 1:10