Wednesday

“Then He said to them,

‘Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.’”

~Matthew 4:19~

The Easter drama set has been dismantled and stored until the next time. Thanks to all who participated in the drama in any way. May the impact of the drama continue in individual lives forever. There were 15 professions of faith indicated on decision cards. Pray for these decisions and other decisions that were made. The performances may be over and the set dismantled, but the impact will be eternal for some people. What a blessing!

INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS PRAYERLINE
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011

“When He saw the crowds, He felt compassion for them, because they were weary and worn out, like sheep without a shepherd,” (Matthew 9:36, HCSB).

Dear Intercessors, this is Eleanor Witcher of the Office of Global Prayer Strategy, asking you to pray for Christ’s compassion to be poured out on the crowds once again.

It was a very small room, maybe half the size of a one-car garage. When the national told the worker that approximately 40 people would be coming to this house church on the far outskirts of town, the worker was skeptical because he did not think that 40 people would even fit. But they did. More than 40 Indian nationals crowded in like sardines to praise God and hear the worker teach about life in Christ, about putting off the old and putting on the new. After the service, the church members crowded up at the front to be prayed for, burdened with many things and a strong desire to see God use them to spread the Gospel to their family and friends.

In contrast, imagine a place where temples and shrines for idol worship outnumber convenience stores. Imagine a land of people whose daily lives are influenced by those temples and shrines, and where tradition and culture influence the people so much that an encounter with the one true God gets crowded out of their lives. Pray for the Word of God to influence them. Join workers as they ask the Spirit to break the chains of tradition and culture that keep the people from experiencing the freedom that comes from knowing Jesus.

* Please pray for the Last Frontier people group living in such a place to come to Jesus Christ, who is the Savior.

* Intercede for the many Indian national believers that they will be equipped through Bible study and teaching and that they will live lives that bring a sweet fragrance of Christ to their villages.

* Ask the Lord to increase your capacity for compassion as you minister to the crowds around you.

2011 National Prayer
by Joni Eareckson Tada, Honorary Chairman, National Day of Prayer

Almighty God, you are our Mighty Fortress, our refuge and the God in whom we place our trust. As our nation faces great distress and uncertainty, we ask your Holy Spirit to fall afresh upon your people – convict us of sin and inflame within us a passion to pray for our land and its people. Grant the leaders of our country an awareness of their desperate need of wisdom and salvation in You until sin becomes a reproach to all and righteousness exalts this nation.

Protect and defend us against our enemies and may the cause of Christ always prevail in our schools, courts, homes, and churches. Lord God, send a spirit of revival and may it begin in our own hearts.

Remember America, we pray. Remember the foundations on which this country was built. Remember the prayers of our nation’s fathers and mothers, and do not forget us in our time of need.

In the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, Amen.

The 2011 National Day of Prayer is May 5. For More information visit: http://nationaldayofprayer.org/

Be careful of the wind that will be in our area today!

Anna Lee

Monday

My morning post did not post for some reason. Sorry!

School Of Hard Knocks

By Joe Stowell

Of all my childhood memories, one stands out above the others. While I have no idea what my teacher said, I clearly remember telling her to “shut up.” She sent me home, so I got up and left my kindergarten class to walk the half-block home. Walking down the sidewalk, I saw my mother weeding in the garden behind our house. I was now faced with a strategic decision—continue on my way and tell my mother why I was home early from school, or turn around and go back to face my teacher.

When I returned to the classroom, I was immediately escorted to the restroom where my teacher washed my mouth out with soap. That kind of discipline probably wouldn’t happen today, but take it from me, it was effective! To this day I am acutely sensitive about the impact of my words.

God is passionately interested in our positive growth as His children. At times He needs to confront us with unpleasant circumstances to catch our attention and reorient our lives to more consistently produce the “peaceable fruit of righteousness” (Heb. 12:11).

Don’t resist God’s corrective hand. Respond to His reproofs with thankfulness that He loves you enough to care about what kind of a person you are becoming.

Because our Father’s heart is grieved
Each time we go astray,
He lifts His chastening hand in love
To help us to His way. —D. De Haan

God’s correction is our hope for a better life.

There are two more performances of the Easter drama at FBC, Kentwood. If you are interested, please call the church office (229-8111) for tickets for 7:00 tonight or tomorrow. Pray for the drama to be meaningful to those participating and to those viewing.

If you are available Thursday night at the cabin at 6:30, join us for a delicious meal, sweet fellowship, and a devotional. I think you’ll be blessed.

Have a great week!

Anna Lee

Sunday

My sheep recognize my voice and follow me.”

~John 10:27 (NLT)~

From Becky Graham Purvis

Our son, Jeremy Purvis, and his wife, Sarah, just had their second child, Isaac Graham Purvis, Thursday night, April 14, in Chattanooga. Isaac was 8# even and 21 inches long. Mom and Baby are doing well. Big sister is Kendra Nicole. Grandparents are Rusty and Becky Purvis and the great-grandparents are Edsel and Mary Ann Graham and Dr. Ben and Judy Purvis.
Also, another bit of good news. Jeremy is Minister to Students at Hixson First Baptist Church outside of Chattanooga but has just accepted a call as Minister to Students at Parkview Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, LA, so he will be back in the area.

The Easter Drama at FBC, Kentwood begins today. Tickets are $2.00 and available at the church office (229-8111). Sunday afternoon and night performances are already sold out, but 7 P.M. presentations for Monday and Tuesday still have some tickets available.

Please be in prayer for the drama to be a good outreach ministry and for the bonding of the choir and cast. May God be honored and glorified by this presentation~

Heart to Heart with Holley: What are the warning signs?

The map flashes red on the television screen. “Take shelter immediately,” the weatherman says, “There is a severe storm in your area.”

It’s spring in the South and pronouncements like this are quite common. So frequent, in fact, that {confession} sometimes I ignore them.

I can act the same way when it comes to my emotions. A hard day or a difficult circumstance makes my heart flash with the potential for a coming storm. But often I just keep going–and that’s when I find myself in the middle of my own personal tornado.

I’m slowly learning there a few questions I can ask myself to see if it’s time to take shelter for awhile.

Am I sad about something? Grief comes in many different forms. We can feel sadness over the loss of a job, loved one, dream, or even the plans we had for the day that aren’t going to happen.

This emotion is normal–it’s when we bury it and “fake it until we make it” that a cyclone of emotion may build and catch us by surprise. We can acknowledge our emotions with words like, “I’m disappointed” or “God, I feel hurt–please help.”

Am I trying too hard? Oh, friends, I can be a perfectionist and a half. When I find myself in that mode it always leads to a storm of some sort–and often the people in my life get rained on too.

When we find ourselves doing this, we can trace it back to the unrealistic expectation that’s putting us under pressure and replace it with one that has more grace instead.

Am I overwhelmed by life? All of us have a limit to what we can handle mentally, physically, and emotionally. When we push past that point, chaos often erupts.

We can take shelter by finding some time to restore order to our lives–whether that’s through a few minutes of quiet or reworking our schedule. Even Jesus took breaks at times and He was perfect–we need them too.

Am I personally isolated? While we sometimes need to withdraw, that’s not the way we’re intended to live all the time. We’re more vulnerable when we’re alone. It seems tornados often form quickly on wide open plains. The same can happen with our hearts minds.

We can surround ourselves with people who will encourage and support us. Hint: the best way to find those people is to be one.

When it comes to weather, storms are unavoidable. But when it comes to our lives, we can often stop them before they become destructive. Whew. That’s good news.

{And for those of you who are now worried about me–I promise to go to the closet with my hubby and the dog next time the weatherman tells me to do so. I’ll bring cookies with me too. Want to come?}

Have a great Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Monday

I do not condemn you either.

Go, but do not sin again.

~John 8:11 (TEV)~

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell is back at home. Please continue to pray for her and her family.

Mrs. Kathryn Sanders is doing well. It’s great that she is back at her regular post in Sunday School.

There will be LEAP/iLEAP Testing in public schools in Louisiana this week. Pray for those responsible for testing and for the students to do well showing what they have learned.

I don’t often recommend a movie, mainly because I go years without seeing even one movie. I am planning to see Soul Surfer this week and recommend you do the same. It will be showing through Friday in Hammond and Covington with multiple shows each day. You probably saw some of the advance advertisement on television. It is a story of a family’s strong faith that got them through a very difficult situation and how that is giving new opportunities to share their faith.

Pray for those involved in the Easter Drama as they have their final practices this week. Get tickets to share with others.

Have a fantastic week!

Anna Lee

Friday

“I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,

. . . being confident of this very thing,

that He who has begun a good work in you

will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.”

~Philippians 1:3-6~

Cora Morris is doing well following her heart surgery in Baton Rouge. Please continue to pray for her.

Ora Lee Wilson had her first physical therapy for her arm that was dislocated. Pray for her as she goes back today and continues to work to regain movement.

INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS PRAYERLINE

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Friday, April 8, 2011

“For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” ~Romans 10:13, HCSB~

Dear Intercessors, this is Eleanor Witcher of the Office of Global Prayer Strategy, celebrating salvation with you.

The circle of eight people moved from casual conversation to a sudden deep discussion. “So what is baptism anyway?” A Bozo Team member said, “K, since you want to be baptized, do you want to answer?” After K finished giving a very good answer, the team member posed a question to root out a common misunderstanding. “After a person is baptized, if they sin, can they be saved?” After a few seconds of silence, the entire group said, “No, they cannot.” He asked, “But if baptism is an outward symbol of what has happened in someone’s heart, then what difference does that make in his or her salvation? When Jesus died as a sacrifice for our sins, He took all of our sins on Himself. He died for our past sins, present sins, and future sins. So if a person sins after that person is baptized, then Jesus died for that sin too.” The group sat amazed by Jesus’ love and sacrifice. They said, “So baptism is a symbol of what has already happened in your heart?” With the clearer understanding of baptism, K was baptized in the river the very next morning!

Not that long ago, our prayer for the Jahanka was to see even one person come to faith. Over the past year, the Lord has been faithful and there have been multiple Jahanka who have placed their faith in the Savior. Recently, the first-ever gathering of Jahanka believers took place. A handful came together to study the Word of God and to grow in their understanding of His will.

* Please praise the Lord for His work among the Jahanka people.

* Give thanks for K who, when baptized, said, “People cannot see what is in another person’s heart, but now people know what has happened in mine.”

* Plead for your loved ones who do not know the Savior that they will surrender to His forgiveness.

Megan Elizabeth Stevens
(March 20, 1997 – April 6, 2011)

Megan Elizabeth Stevens was born March 20, 1997 and passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at her residence. She was 14, a native and resident of Hammond.

Megan is survived by mother, Karen Kedney, Hammond; father, Gregory Stevens; brother, Cody Stevens; maternal grandmother, Mary Marchand; maternal great-grandfather, Dave Marchand; paternal grandparents, Julius and Barbara Stevens; paternal great-grandmother, Frances Lambert all of Amite; 5 uncles, Terry Stevens and wife, Tracey, Richard Hayden and wife Fran, Timmy Hayden and wife Donice, Carl Kedney and wife Dawn, all of Amite and Johnny Kedney and wife Sam, Diamondhead, MS; 2 aunts, Allyson Cook and husband Robbie, LaGrange, GA and Lynda Vance and husband Bill, Natchitoches; niece, Amber White; nephew, Andrew White.

Preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Everett and Genevia Stevens; paternal great- grandfather, Vic Hayden; maternal great-grandmother, Barbara Marchand; great uncle, Lloyd Marchand.

Visitation at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Friday, April 8, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at Wilmer Missionary Baptist Church, Wilmer, from 9:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Mike Foster, Bro. Joe Lott, Bro. Jason Skipper, Bro. Glen Erwin and Bro. Richard Magee officiating. Interment in Wilmer Cemetery, Wilmer, LA.

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 Hood Automotive and behind Mr. Tom’ Car Wash and Holiday Inn Express.

THE STORMS OF LIFE

The following quote comes from Kim Sherer:

“One night while my young son, Ryan, was sleeping, a storm began brewing outside. After a loud clap of thunder, I heard him wake up so I headed toward his room to comfort him. He asked me to stay with him until he fell asleep. As I lay there I realized he hadn’t asked me to make the storm go away, but to stay with him. How many times, I wondered, have I asked God to take away the storms of life, when instead I need to ask him to stay with me and help me weather them more peacefully?”

What a beautiful thought!

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

the Father of mercies and God of all comfort,

who comforts us in all our tribulation,

that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble,

with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.”

~2 Corinthians 1:3-4~

Father, we do indeed pray for your comforting presence in the storms of our lives. As much as we might desire for the storms to go away, it is much important to us that you remain with us and see us through the storms. Thank you for your assurance that you will do that for us. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
Helen Street Church of Christ
Fayetteville, North Carolina

That devotional touched my heart so much I had a hard time waiting until today to post it. I pray it will touch your heart too.

Tickets for the Easter presentation at First Baptist Church, Kentwood are available in the church office or by calling 987-229-8111. The cost is $2.00. The dates are April 17 (two times), April 18, and April 19. Come and have your heart “touched.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“But to You I have cried out, O Lord,

and in the morning my prayer comes before You.”

~Psalm 88:13~

Chloe Neyland

Chloe had her surgery yesterday and it went pretty well. She is in the CICU right now and will probably remain there for several weeks. I wanted to say THANK YOU for all the prayers, well wishes, visits, calls, etc… that we have received from our friends and family. She still has a long way to go, so keep us in your prayers. With Love, Lisa

FBC, Kentwood will be presenting an Easter Drama April 17 – 19. Tickets are $2.00 and available at the church office.

THE SLIDE RULE

A father took his two sons, ages seven and five to the playground. The seven-year-old was very proud as he was able to read the sign with all the rules to his brother. “Do not jump on the merry-go-round when in motion.” “Go down the slide while sitting only.” “Only one child on a swing at a time.” There were about twenty rules and the boys promised to obey them all, if the father would trust them and let them play without standing by. They said that they were too old to be watched and their friends would tease them calling them babies if Dad stayed. He made them promise to be good and obey the rules, and left them.

When it was time to get the children, the father decided to watch them at a distance for a while to see how reliable they were in following his instructions. He found that they obeyed most of the printed instructions. That is, all but one. They would get on the tall semicircular slide and go down head first or backward. Angrily, he picked up the children and took them over to the posted regulations and made his seven-year-old read them aloud again. Then he asked them what they had to say for themselves. The five-year-old answered immediately:

“Don’t be silly Dad, you’re the one who told us there’s no use for a slide rule anymore.”

Some of you younger readers will be asking, “What’s a slide rule?” I’m old enough to admit that I often used one in college rather than a calculator. Of course, I also typed my term papers on a portable typewriter, and was thrilled when “Pong” was invented! (you younger readers may need to talk to your parents to fully understand today’s message). Every year, more and more items become obsolete (or close to it). The current list of vanishing items includes dial-up Internet, photographs that you get developed, maps, landline phones, VCRs, and phone books.

Things have changed. There isn’t much use for a slide rule anymore, any more than we need an abacus to count. Some things don’t change, though. Numbers are the same, whether they are calculated on a slide rule or a scientific calculator.

It’s much the same way in religion. Our methods of teaching people may change. We may use television or radio (or e-mail!), methods that were unheard of 100 years ago. But the message cannot change. It must be God’s Word.

“Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart, having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever, because ‘All flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of the grass. The grass withers, and its flower falls away, but the word of the LORD endures forever.’ ” (I Peter 1:22-25a)

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
Helen Street Church of Christ
Fayetteville, North Carolina

This day belongs to God. Be sure to give it to Him. That’s His rule!

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~

Update on Dr. Joe Aguillard, President of Louisiana College

The latest update from Dr. Aguillard’s family concerning his condition is that he was moved to a room in the Cardiac ICU at Rapides Regional. His nurses reported that he had a good night, rested comfortably and is making improvement.

After meeting with his surgeon this morning Dr. Aguillard will need at least a triple bypass that will take place early next week.

Associational WMU meeting tomorrow morning at FBC, Greensburg at 10:00. Bring a covered dish for lunch.

Saturday

Chloe Neyland did well with her heart test. Doctors will make a joint decision as to what the next step is.

Mr. Harley Kliesch was admitted to North Oaks yesterday as was my momma, Dot Smith. Please pray for both families.

Mr. J.D. Smith was released from North Oaks yesterday, but doctors still have not determined his problem. Pray for a diagnosis, so proper treatment can begin.

Mrs. “Bill” Hughes is still at North Oaks. Please remember her in your prayers.

Esther “Annie” Willie Hoosier
(October 22, 1927 – March 25, 2011)

A dedicated wife, loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, March 25, 2011 at Specialty Long Term Care Hospital in Hammond. She was born October 22, 1927 in Livingston and was 83 years of age. She was a member of Montpelier Baptist Church, a devout Christian and a generous person who loved to meet the needs of others. She is survived by her 2 sons, Normand Patrick Hoosier and his wife, Esperanza, Montpelier and Robert Gilbert Hoosier and his wife, Marie, Patterson; 6 grandchildren, Angel Hoosier Matherne, Jessica Primeaux Cook, Matthew Hoosier, Audry Hoosier Hendry, Melissa Hoosier Liberto and Bridget Hoosier Spears; 8 great-grandchildren, Luke, Rece, and Tate Matherne, Preston, Lawson and Cooper Hendry, Jake Liberto and Nathan Spears; 1 sister, Fay Bishop, Hammond. Preceded in death by her husband, Earnest Gilbert Hoosier; 2 daughters, Carol Primeaux and Mattie Pearl Drago; granddaughter, Amanda Dawn Hoosier; sister, Myrtle Passman; 5 brothers, Russell, Hulos, George, Lindsay and Leroy Willie. Visitation at Montpelier Baptist Church, Montpelier, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 2011. Services conducted by Rev. Rusty Durand. Interment Montpelier Cemetery, Montpelier. Memorial contributions may be made to Montpelier Baptist Church. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements.

Pray for the stage construction for the Easter drama to go smoothly and without any accidents today.

Saturday Addition

Mug ‘n’ Muffin

Thanks to the young ladies and the older young ladies who attended Mug ‘n’ Muffin this morning. I think “a good time was had by all” and our outreach project went well. Thanks for sharing your favorite memories and you favorite Scriptures!

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering

Day 7

Jim and Karen Turnbo

914 Smith Road
Grants, NM 87020

Website: www.mwmissions.org

Jim’s Birthday: March 11

Karen’s Birthday: July 12

Jim’s Hometown: Houston, Texas

Karen’s Hometown: Brownwood, Texas

Children: Elizabeth, Lydia, James

Hobbies: History, travel, golf, photography, reading

Favorite Bible verses: Hebrews 13:7; Romans 8:28-29

When you see a lizard, think of the Turnbos in New Mexico! Jim helps nurture existing churches, and helps start new churches among Native Americans and Hispanics in the Western and Mountain Baptist Associations.

Bio. and Video

http://www.onmission.com/turnbo/

Dorothy S. Hodges
(February 4, 1925 – March 11, 2011)

Mrs. Dorothy S. Hodges was born February 4, 1925 and passed away at 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 11, 2011 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was 86, a native and a resident of Kentwood.

Mrs. Dorothy is survived by a daughter, Peggy Sue Hodges, Kentwood; 3 sons, Rodney Lane Hodges, Sr., Kentwood, Kenneth Ray Hodges, Kentwood, & John Wayne Hodges and wife, Lisa J., Kentwood; 6 grandchildren, Rodney Lane Hodges, Jr., Candace Hodges, Shelby Hodges, Jeremy Hodges & Dillon Hodges; 5 great-grandchildren, Austin Hodges, Abby Hodges, Adian Hodges, Chandler Graves & Reagan Graves; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Preceded in death by her husband, Ray R. Hodges; parents, Daniel Morgan and Esther Arnett Statham; sister, Mary Lou Magee; brother, Charles Statham.

Visitation at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Sunday, March 13, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Monday, March 14, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home Chapel with Bro. Mason Miley and Bro. Otha Schillings officiating. Interment in Spring Creek Cemetery, Kentwood, LA.

Donald Ray Bates
(July 13, 1939 – March 11, 2011)

Mr. Bates was born on July 13, 1939 and passed away at 8:45 p.m. on Friday, March 11, 2011 at the St. Helena Parish Nursing Home in Greensburg, LA. He was 71 years old and a native of Kentwood, LA. Mr. Bates is survived by his two sons, Chris Bates and wife Arlette, Kiln, MS and Glenn Bates and wife Dannielle, Picayune, MS; four grandchildren, Christian and Camden Bates and Abby and Macey Bates; two brothers, Arthur Bates, Jackson, MS and Hugh Bates and wife Amelia, Kentwood, LA; four sisters, Willie Belle Strickland, Osyka, MS; Avis Carmical and husband Russell, Jackson, MS; Sylvia Stielper and husband Rick, Baltimore, MD and Barbara Hall and husband Billy, Amite, LA; one brother-in-law, Terry Rushing, Greensburg, LA and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Bates was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Bertha Bates; one bother, Howard Bates; one sister, Shirley Rushing; two brothers-in-law, Johnny Strickland and Ricky Keith; one sister-in-law, Ann Bates; two nephews, John Allen Strickland and Patrick Christopher Bates; and the mother of his children, Joann Bates Whitfield.Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 10 a.m. Monday until religious services at 2 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2011. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA.

Thursday

“But as for me, my prayer is to You, O Lord, in the acceptable time;

O God, in the multitude of Your mercy,

hear me in the truth of Your salvation.”

~Psalm 69:13~

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell is in the St. Helena hospital. Keep her, her family, and the medical staff in your prayers as they care for her.

Bernie Gill is Beth Billiot’s brother. He will be having bypass heart surgery today. Please remember him in your prayers.

Keep praying for the family of Margaret Huber as they have her wake and funeral today and tomorrow. They have already been through so much and are surely tired. Pray them through the next few days.

Nancy Stokes shared this with me.

Evening Prayer

Someone has said that if Christians really understood the full extent of the power we have available through prayer, we might be speechless. Did you know that during WWII there was an advisor to Churchill who organized a group of people who dropped what they were doing every day at a prescribed hour for one minute to collectively pray for the safety of England , its people and peace? There is now a group of people organizing the same thing here in America . If you would like to participate: Every evening at 9:00 PM Eastern Time (8:00 PM Central) (7:00 PM Mountain) (6:00 PM Pacific), stop whatever you are doing and spend one minute praying for the safety of the United States, our troops, our citizens, and for a return to a Godly nation. If you know anyone else who would like to participate, please pass this along. Our prayers are the most powerful asset we have.

Annie Armstrong Week of Prayer for North America

Day Five

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Jacques and Martine Avakian

14221 Anselme-Lavigne, Apt 4
Pierrefonds, Quebec H9A IR4 CANADA

Jacques’ Birthday: June 26

Martine’s Birthday: May 5

Hometown: Montreal, Quebec

Children: Sabrina, Sébastien

Hobbies: Photography, fitness, guitar, singing

Favorite Bible verse: I John 4:18; Romans 8:28

When you see a maple leaf, think of the Avakians in Canada! Jacques is a church planting missionary sharing Christ and starting churches among the French Québécois people in Quebec.

You can read his story and watch the video of his ministry at http://www.onmission.com/avakian/

Don’t forget Mug ‘n’ Muffin at FBC, Kentwood this Saturday at 10:00 A.M. You do not have to be a member of FBC to attend. Bring a dozen muffins (if you can) and your favorite mug to drink coffee, OJ, or chocolate milk. Plan to get to know other ladies from 5 to 105 better, work on a mission project, enjoy hearing Courtney Creel singing, and making a craft project that will be easy enough for even those who think they are not crafty. I hope to see lots of you there.

Have a terrific Thursday. “This is the day the Lord ….”.

Anna Lee