But God untied the death ropes and raised him up.

Death was no match for him.

~Acts 2:24 (MSG)~

Jadon’s Story: I’m Still Sick 😦

I’m still not feeling good. I’ve been running a high fever since Friday. I had to go back to the pediatrician yesterday. They said my antibiotic wasn’t working so they put me on another one. I’m still running a high fever. We are hoping this antibiotic starts working soon. My seizures have also been pretty intense. We don’t know if the increase in banzel has helped or not. We will have to wait until I get better to see. So things are not to great for me right now. Please pray that I get to feeling better soon!!!!

TODAY’S PRAYER
IMB
MARCH 7, 2011

“God shall bless us, and all the ends of the earth shall fear Him.” (Psalm 67:7)

WORLD LEADERS. “Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence” (1 Timothy 2:1-2). Please pray today for President Gjorge Ivanov of Macedonia (southeastern Europe, north of Greece).

PAKISTAN. On March 2, the Minorities Minister in the Government of Pakistan, Shahbaz Bhatti, was assassinated. Why? Bhatti was a Christian who openly opposed the national blasphemy law that carries a death sentence for anyone who insults Islam. Opponents like him were standing up for the injustices that this law has created for the minority Christian population in Pakistan. Persecution of Christians, who make up an estimated 1.5 percent of Pakistan’s 185 million population, is definitely on the rise in the country, and local believing families, churches, pastors and ministries fear for their legal protection and their lives. Bhatti, just four months before his death, was filmed giving his testimony of faith in Christ and his willingness to die for His cause. This video is now being disseminated by international news agencies and the Internet. Please pray for more fearless Christian leaders, more intercessors, and more harvest workers to be stirred and called through Bhatti’s tragic death. Pray also Philippians 1:28 (NKJV) for the Christians in Pakistan: “(Don’t be) . . . terrified by your adversaries, which is to them a proof of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that from God.”http://southasianpeoples.imb.org/

NORTHERN AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN PEOPLES. Some have died in northern Africa and the Middle East because they desire changes to be made in their nations. Pray that the families of those who have been killed will be comforted. Ask that they will hear about the One who died for them so that all may have eternal life. Pray that believers will come forth and comfort those who mourn, and that they will minister to those who are suffering, giving a “cup of cold water” in Jesus’ name.

EUROPEAN PEOPLES. Pray for IMB representatives and Baptist leadership from Ukraine and Romania as they meet together in Prague on March 8 and 9 to discuss increased awareness of unengaged people groups in their countries, as well as the equipping and sending of national missionaries. While both Romania and Ukraine already have church members serving cross-culturally, ask the Lord to grant them a vision for gathering greater support from local churches to support their national missionaries.

WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA (VIN-took). Missionaries Ron and Lisa Jones recently returned to Windhoek after a short stateside assignment and will be applying to renew their work permit this month. For a number of years prior to the Joneses’ arrival in Namibia in 2008, work permits for our personnel desiring to enter the country were denied. But by the grace of God, and as a result of much prayer, the Joneses were granted a two-year work permit that will expire this month. Therefore, they are asking you to intercede once more on their behalf. Pray that the Lord will have His will in this matter. Ron is currently teaching at the local seminary and is looking forward to beginning to train pastors in the local township. Lisa is currently involved in women’s and children’s ministries, and the door has just been opened for her to partner with a Christian organization in Windhoek in the area of counseling as well as training nationals. Both Ron and Lisa feel that the Lord called them to Windhoek in order to use them in equipping and empowering Namibians to do the work of the church. Thus, they are trusting that once again they will find favor in the eyes of those in authority to continue doing just that!reunionron@hotmail.com

Studying Phillipians 1 in Sunday School this morning, and we were giving thanks for those who are serving our Lord on mission fields around the world. Then we opened the bulletin and found the flyer for “Week of Prayer for North American Missions”, and I decided to send you a note of encouragement and thanksgiving for your service to God, and let you know that you will be in my prayers. Jean Blankenship

Doug and Brenda Lee

PO Box 816
North Platte, NE 69103-0816

Website: www.oregontrailbaptist.com

Doug’s Birthday: December 19

Brenda’s Birthday: June 8

Doug’s Hometown: Valentine, Nebraska

Brenda’s Hometown: Prudy, Missouri

Children: Andrew, Adam

Hobbies: Camping, walking, reading

Favorite Bible verse: John 3:16-17, Matthew 28:19-20, Proverbs 4:23, Proverbs 3:5-6

Watch a video and read his story: Harvest in the Heartland

http://www.onmission.com/onmissionpb.aspx?pageid=8589998273

Did you notice the moon last night?  It looked like a big smile!

Anna Lee

My dear children, you come from God and belong to God.

You have already won a big victory over those false teachers,

for the Spirit in you is far stronger than anything in the world.

~1 John 4:4 (MSG)~

Today, let’s pray for our families.  I think many families have heartbreak for one reason or another.  Let’s pray for our own families and the families of others.

Annie Armstron Easter Offering

When you see a sombrero, think of the Avilas in Texas! Chuy is a church planter missionary in Laredo. He helps churches in the area work together to share the gospel. He also helps start new churches for people groups like cowboys and Hispanics.

Planting churches, family by family

By Mickey Noah

Chuey and his family live and serve in Laredo, Texas.

Use the link below to read Chuy’s story and to watch a video.

http://www.onmission.com/avila/

May you be blessed as you worship God today!

Anna Lee

From Dwayne Wilson

Here’s the latest update on my friend Pat Smith from his wife, Stefani. Pat has an 89 Mustang GT that he tinkers with, so the last statement will be a discouragement to him when he comes around.

“Not a lot of new info tonight. Pat is still sedated, but stable. Nurse reports that they may remove some tubes tonight. An EEG was done today while he was sedated, but techs don’t say anything. Neurologist has to read that. If she did, I did not hear about it. Surgeon and cardiologist are discussing taking the balloon pump out tomorrow. He is currently on 1:2 ratio for that pump (for you medical people out there). His oxygen levels are staying in the 90s (which is good), but he is receiving 70% oxygen which is pretty high. I would think they need to see that come down a lot before they try to remove breathing tube. They are a little happier with his blood pressure tonight. I kind of expect them to take sedation off sometime tomorrow to run some tests, see how he responds to commands. I have seen him open his eyes some, but I’ve been telling him to relax. Please pray that he will follow the commands well. We met a new doc today (eletrophysiologist) who said that he will install a pacemaker with defibrillator about one or two days before Pat is ready to come home. Did you know that you can’t work around a running car engine when you have one of those??”

Thanks again for the prayers.