Seante’ Bennett’s baby boy, Taeton, was born this morning in McComb. Both the mother and the baby are doing fine.
Category: Praises, Requests, & Updates
Thursday
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart,
as though you were working for the Lord and not for people.
~Colossians 3:23 (TEV)~
Thank God for the veterans who have served and are serving for our country.
Jadon’s Story
Sorry I did not have time to update yesterday. My mommy has been very busy studying this new diet, plus we had a very bad day yesterday. First of all, they had to wake me up during the night to check my blood sugar. Well this messed with my sleeping pattern and of course every time you mess with my sleep my seizures go up. So I had a lot of seizures yesterday. Then they tried to give me my medicines in water. Come on, do you know how disgusting that is? Can you guess what I did? Your right I vomited them right up. My mommy tried to tell them but once again they don’t like to listen to her. Well once that happened they finally decided they were going to have to give my medicines with my meals. All of this so could have been prevented. After that I wouldn’t eat my lunch. I mean who would want to eat after that dramatic experience. I finally ate around 2:30. My blood sugar also dropped yesterday morning to 49 so they had to give me apple juice. This messed my ketones up which was so discouraging to us. My mommy called one of her friends who lives in NOLA whose daughter is on the ketogenic diet. She came to the hospital and talked to my mommy which helped a lot. My mommy has a phone call in to an herbologist who specializes in the keto diet. The herbologist is going to look at my meal plans and help us with the diet. We don’t feel like they are doing enough here for me. Mommy and daddy said they will fight for me and make sure we are doing this diet correctly. The good news is my seizures are back to normal and my ketones are higher today. They are still not at my goal, but they are higher. Other than that, I am very tired and ready to get out of here. I don’t know when I will get to go home but hopefully it will be sometime this afternoon. I will keep you all updated. Please pray for us, we are very exhausted and very stressed right now. We can do this though.
TODAY’S PRAYER
IMB
NOVEMBER 11, 2010
“I must preach the kingdom of God to the other cities also,
because for this purpose I have been sent.”
~Luke 4:43~
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 Denis Sassou-Nguesso of Republic of the Congo (central Africa, north of Angola).
EUROPEAN PEOPLES. “Last month we asked you to pray for the harvest celebrations that are traditionally held in Baptist churches in the Black Sea Orthodox Cluster area in the fall. Thank the Father for His answer, as seen in a new church start in the eastern Ukraine city of Donetsk. Our personnel had challenged the church to pray daily for laborers for the harvest in the two weeks preceding their harvest celebration. The next Sunday, seven of those in attendance, from 12 years to 65 years old, responded to the call to repentance and faith in Christ. Thank you for being a part of the ministry of the teams in the Black Sea Orthodox Cluster by joining us in prayer.”
ILUN OF ASIA (i-lun). Thank the Lord that there are 12 new brothers and sisters among this people group! Pray that they will be grounded in their new faith and produce much fruit for God’s glory.
Thank a veteran today!
Anna Lee
Tuesday
“Keep my commands in your heart,
for they will prolong your life many years
and bring you prosperity.”
~Proverbs 3:1-2 (NIV)~
From Janet Pike
Please add Joe and Joanna King (former youth minister at KFBC)to the prayer list. They are in the process of adopting twin girls from Russia. They left for Russia today. Please pray for their traveling safety and that the legal process will go smoothly.
From Joanie Scarle
Well we have some news I wanted to share with you all. Stacey has her last chemo on Nov. 24th. We see the surgeons on Dec. 13th and her surgery will be Dec 21st. All this depends on her getting the chemo on time. The last one was delayed a week due to a bad ear infection. She has had a tough week, sores in her mouth and feeling really bad. Hopefully the worst is over until the next time. She is very tired and a little nervous but I guess that is to be expected. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. This will be most trying holiday season for us but God willing we will get through and start fresh in the new year. Thanks for your support.
Bryan Dykes of Montpelier is hospitalized and in need of our prayers.
Jadon’s Story
I have done really well today. I ate my lunch and my dinner without any problems. I don’t really like the whipping cream but I’m drinking it out of my bottle. The dietician gave us some fun ways to eat it once we get home. They are checking my blood sugar every four hours. I don’t mind it at all. I don’t even cry. They did have to do blood work this morning. The first lady couldn’t get it so she called her supervisor. The supervisor came and was able to get my labs. Unfortunately I have to have labs Tuesday and Wednesday morning:( They are also checking my ketone levels by taking urine samples. The doctors said that if I continue to do this well, I will get to come home Wednesday. Thank you all for praying for me today. This is a major change for my family and your prayers are helping. The picture of me is me playing in my bed. I’m still very happy as you can tell. Please continue to pray for my healing. I’ll keep you update!!!
I’m happy to report that Brenda Smith, mother of Dana Hendry, was able to have her surgery yesterday and did very well. Thank you for praying for Brenda.
Harrell Sharkey has scheduled double knee replacement for November 24th. Please keep Harrell and Susie in your prayers.
Pray for Seante’ Bennett as she gives birth to a baby boy today. Continue to pray for them as they make lots of adjustments a new baby brings.
Heart to Heart from Holley
Posted: 06 Nov 2010 08:27 PM PDT
grace undeserved and beauty that wraps itself around our messy lives to make us whole again,
joy that arrives like a candle and reminds us brighter days will come,
laughing until we cry and crying until we laugh,
how you hold us close in a way our hearts can feel,
for the glorious, golden leaves outside my window,
and the wind that sounds like a whisper calling my name.
The trees lift their hands as if to answer back.
I close my eyes and listen.
Everything I hear, the high and low, sounds to me like one word repeated…
grace, grace, grace.
Let’s say prayers of thanks this week. What are you grateful to God for?
Be sure to remember to thank God for all the many blessings he has given us knowing we did not deserve them!
Anna Lee
Monday
Honor the Lord with your possessions
and with the first produce of your entire harvest;
then your barns will be completely filled,
and your vats will overflow with new wine.
~Proverbs 3:9-10 (HCSB)~
Please pray for Dana Hendry’s mother, Brenda Smith. She has been scheduled for surgery several times, but has developed other problems that postponed surgery. This morning, she is again scheduled for surgery in Baton Rouge. Pray for God’s timing for surgery and for good results so she can regain her health.
Pray for Pat Hendry as he recovers from surgery.
CaringBridge
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/adriannacavanagh
Hazel Starnes Morris
(November 6, 1921 – November 7, 2010)
A resident of Kentwood she died at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 7, 2010 at her home. She was born November 6, 1921 in Magnolia, MS and was 89 years of age.
McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements
| Mrs. Josie Vullo Sagnibene (December 16, 1918 – November 7, 2010) |
Mrs. Josie Vullo Sagnibene was born December 16, 1918 and passed away at 1:40 a.m., Sunday, November 7, 2010 at Hood Memorial Hospital, Amite. She was 91, a native and resident of Amite and a former resident of Macon, GA.
Mrs. Josie is survived by a sister, Mrs. Marie Vullo Giardina and husband, Angelo J, Amite; also numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
Preceded in death by her husband, Sam Sagnibene; parents, Anthony & Maria Cavaretta Vullo; son, Joey Sagnibene; daughter, Maria Sagnibene; 6 sisters, Rose V. Cacciatore, Laura V. Sagnibene, Susie V. Spera, Mamie Vullo, Pamela V. Girgenti and Antoinette V. Carter; 3 brothers, Russell, Joseph & Leon Vullo.
Visitation at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Monday, November 8, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home, Macon, GA from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Macon, GA at 11:00 a.m. with Father Mike Ingram officiating. Interment at Evergreen Cemetery, Macon, GA.
Mrs. Josie’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Hood Memorial Hospital and Primecare Home Health.
McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of local arrangements.
An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com
A New Beginning by Rev. Billy Graham
http://www.billygraham.org/articlepage.asp?articleid=6365&BA=2142&QR=120
Thank-you for reading and praying today.
Anna Lee
Sunday Afternoon
From Bennie Ray Castella
Please pray for Linda Travis. She has been very sick and undergoing alot of test. Linda is currently in Our Lady of the Lake hospital.
Diane Turner’s mother, Mrs. Ricks, is also in Our Lady of the Lake. Please be in pray for her. Diane is also having some problems. As you pray for Mrs. Ricks and Diane, pray for Roy and other family members.
Callie Cole
Hey!
Just wanted to say hello this Sunday morning and wish everyone a wonderful day of rest. Rest from work, rest from school, and an opportunity to fill your head with the love and peace found in meditation and the worshipping with your church family. Do not neglect the encouragement you can give to others as well as others lifting your spirits with a soft, kind word.
Everything continues to roll toward complete healing for Callie. The therapy teams are great. Callie has a full schedule and the last 7 to 10 days have been no exception.
Callie’s Mission has begun the video process to get the word out concerning this unique scholarship program. Most interviews are complete. Let us all pray for the editing process. I can see the editing being a very long, tedious task. My personal vision for all of this is for others to only see the hand print of God on Callie’s life yesterday and today. Jim and Jonah have worked very hard and the Cole’s appreciate their hard work.
The speech device has arrived and Callie is scheduled for her personal programming on Thursday. This is very much a praise item. Now the work to help Callie have a voice will pick up a greater pace as we (Tom and I, Mrs. Lindy, and the other therapy teams) learn to navigate the computer.
Another praise item is that Callie has increased her time of sitting independently on the mat!! She can correct herself when she begins to fall backward. A baby step but nonetheless progress. She hasn’t increased her time since our stay in Atlanta. This is an exciting time!
We continue to be excited about the Lord’s plan for her. There are times we get discouraged. Personally I never dreamed in the beginning that this recovery would be at this stage a year later. The Lord gave a peace that He would heal her and in my humanness I just kept thinking that tomorrow may be the day. Now we are at day # 417. We are just grateful that she has never gone backward in her recovery. She has been at a constant, slow healing since the accident. How can I ask for more? I will keep praying for complete restoration until the Lord reveals something different to me. I can be content in knowing this is what the Lord envisioned for me. That doesn’t mean I will not grow weary, it just means I realize He will give me everything I need when I need it. And I have made up my mind that I will not hang onto discouragement. It means that I will keep my eyes on Him longer and stronger than ever before so I will not become a stumbling block for Callie, others or myself. This is simply all I know to do.
Thanks for your continued prayers and support.
Keep it real.
Love,
Frances
Sunday
“My voice You shall hear in the morning, O Lord;
in the morning I will direct it to You, and I will look up.”
~Psalm 5:3~
Lloyd Hayden
Lloyd is back at home. Please continue to pray for him and his family.
Jadon’s Story
Fasting and Praying
I’m feeling a little better finally. Mommy had to take me back to the pediatrician Thursday because I wasn’t getting any better. They put me on antibiotic because I have bronchitis. I just can’t get a break right now. My brother is sick too. He has an ear infection and a sinus infection. He is feeling better today too. We are 2 days away from starting the ketogenic diet. I will be admitted to New Orleans Children’s Hospital Monday and will have to stay until Thursday. I have to fast for 18 hours. This should be no problem for me. I’ve gone longer than that when I have been put to sleep for testing. We would like for anyone who wants to fast with me to do so. We will use this as a time of fasting and praying for healing. The fast and praying will start at 6:00 pm Sunday night and will continue until 12:00 p.m. Monday. If you really thing about it, its not that bad. During this time, I will be aloud to drink water with sugar free crystal light in it. We are also asking everyone to wear their Jadon’s journey shirt or purple Monday to support me. I left a picture of my mommies work people showing their support for me. Thank you all for supporting me and taking care of my mommy. She couldn’t do it without you. Please continue to pray that God will continue to heal me. I really have come a long way. Also pray for my family. We are anxious about starting a new diet. We know it will be hard, but as I’ve said before nothing can be harder than having seizures everyday. We love all of you and we will keep you posted while we are in the hospital.
Macy Gueldner
I wanted to let everyone know that Macy is doing really well. We are enjoying her sweet personality…… she’s all smiles and loves to cuddle.
Macy had a short bout with Roseola last weekend, but she’s better now. Even with a rash and fever, she stayed in good spirits.
Cate and Macy had a great time trick-or-treating last weekend. Cate was a monkey and Macy was a banana. They both looked so cute!
We’re counting down the days to our Disney trip…….. just 2 weeks away. I absolutely cannot wait to see Cate’s reactions to all of the wonders of Disney World.
I have so much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. We’ve been Blessed with two beautiful and loving daughters, Macy’s surgery is behind us, and we’re surrounded by wonderful family and friends who’ve helped and prayed for us through our trying times.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Charles W. Lee, Sr.
(December 11, 1920 – November 5, 2010)
A resident of Amite, he died at 9:15 p.m. on Friday, November 5, 2010 at St. Helena Parish Hospital in Greensburg. He was born December 11, 1920 in Alexandria and was 89 years of age. Mr. Lee was a retired dairy farmer and a United States Coast Guard Veteran of World War II. Visitation at First Baptist Church of Arcola, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Monday, November 8, 2010 and from 9 a.m. on Tuesday until religious services at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 9, 2010. Services conducted by Rev. Bob Simpson. Interment Arcola First Baptist Cemetery, Arcola. He is survived by his wife, Doris Crumholt Lee, Amite, 2 daughters, Pat Lee Harvey and her husband, Van, Amite, and Dixie Lee McDougal and her husband, Dennis, College Station, TX, son, J. E. Lee, Amite, grandchildren, Daniel Harvey, Charles Harvey and his wife, Magan, Jay McDougal, and Denise McDougal. Preceded in death by son, Charles Wilton “C.W.” Lee, Jr., brother, Edward Lee, 2 sisters, Maxine McCoy and Helen Lee. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements.
| Billie Joe Magee (November 11, 1962 – November 4, 2010) |
Billie Joe Magee was born November 11, 1962 and passed away at 2:40 p.m., Thursday, November 4, 2010 at the Baton Rouge General Medical, Baton Rouge. He was 47, a native of Independence and a resident of Summit, MS.
Billie Joe is survived by his wife, Dorothy M. Magee, Summit, MS; 3 daughters, Desiree Magee, New Orleans, Jennifer Gill and husband, Curtis, Amite and Sarah Morgan, Summit, MS; 2 grandchildren, Hunter Gill and Jenna Gill; 2 brothers, Woodie Magee and wife, Patty, Jacksonville, Fl and Troy Magee, Denham Springs; a sister, Tressie Lee Robertson Hewitt and husband, Nick, Amite; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
Preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow and Etroy Morea Magee; sister, Ella Magee.
Visitation at the McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Monday, November 8, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Worship Service at 11:00 a.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola, LA
An on-line guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com
McKneely and Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located at I-55N & Hwy.#16 West (Exit #46) next to Bill Hood Automotive and behind Mr. Tom’s Carwash and Holiday Inn Express.
Revival at FBC, Kentwood
Sunday A.M. – Rev. Stan Statham – Director of Missions
Sunday P.M. – Rev. Gibby McMillan – La. Baptist Convention
Monday P.M. – Rev. David Fortenberry – Brookhaven
Tuesday P.M. – Rev. Pete Charpentier – Woodland Park
Wednesday P.M. – Rev. Preston Nix – New Orleans Seminary
(A.M. service at 10:30; P.M. services at 6:30)
Operation Christmas Child
The Journey of a Shoebox
http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/OCC/Journey_of_a_Shoe_Box/
Collection day at FBC, Kentwood – November 14th
KneEmail
“At the name of Jesus
every knee shall bow…”
Philippians 2:10
Mike Benson, Editor
THERE IS A beautiful legend about a king who decided to set
aside a special day to honor his greatest subject...
When the big day arrived, there was a large gathering in the palace courtyard.
Four finalists were brought forward, and from these four, the king would
select the winner.
The first person presented was a wealthy philanthropist. The king was told
that this man was highly deserving of the honor because of his humanitarian
efforts. He had given much of his wealth to the poor.
The second person was a celebrated physician. The king was told that this doctor was highly deserving of the honor because he had rendered faithful and dedicated service to the sick for many years.
The third person was a distinguished judge. The king was told that the judge was worthy because he was noted for his wisdom, his fairness, and his brilliant decisions.
The fourth person presented was an elderly woman. Everyone was quite surprised to see her there, because her manner was quite humble, as was her dress. She hardly looked the part of someone who would be honored as the greatest subject in the kingdom. What chance could she possibly have, when compared to the other three, who had accomplished so much? Even so, there was something about her the look of love in her face, the understanding in her eyes, her quiet confidence.
The king was intrigued, to say the least, and somewhat puzzled by her presence. He asked who she was. The answer came: “You see the philanthropist, the doctor, and the judge? Well, she was their teacher!”
It was James who wrote, “Brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers.” (James 3:1, GOD’S WORD). He points out that teachers will be judged more severely. He could just as easily have said that teachers have a greater responsibility, a greater challenge, a greater opportunity to affect the lives of people in a negative way. It is impossible to teach without using words, and with greater use of words comes a greater danger that the words will do harm.
But thanks be to God that there are those who face that challenge and assume that responsibility and make a diligent effort to use their words as an opportunity to affect the lives of people in a positive way. Those of you who are teachers — who can begin to measure the tremendous effect that you are having in the lives of the children (and adults) in your classrooms? You may not see the results of your efforts for years. In fact, you may never get to see the results. But you do make a difference.
Those of you who are schoolteachers are teaching not only the basics of education, but you are teaching values and character. Those of you who are Bible class teachers are filling the minds and hearts of our children with stories of faith that will stay with them for the rest of their lives. Those of you who are preachers are strengthening the family of God and bringing salvation to the lost.
So, my hat is off to all of you who are teachers because you make a difference! Alan Smith
“We have different gifts, according to the grace given us.
If a man’s gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith.
If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach.”
~Romans 12:6-7~
Have a great Lord’s Day!
Anna Lee
Saturday
“The proverbs of Solomon . . .
To give prudence to the simple,
To the young man knowledge and discretion–
A wise man will hear and increase learning,
And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel.”
~Proverbs 1:4-5, NKJV~
Don’t forget the garage sale East Fork is having for missions from 7 A.M. to 2 P.M.
Pray for the many who have been sick/hospitalized lately.
KOMpray (Kids on Missions Pray)
http://kidsonmission.org/prayer/
I hope you will find time to read some of the prayer requests, read some stories, and watch some videos.
Operation Christmas Child
- 8 million children received shoe boxes last year
- Over 130 countries have received shoe boxes since 1993.
- To demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to needy children around the world, and together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.
SWEET AS HONEY
This morning’s thought is based on a story that appeared on the Reuters news several years agoy:
“TEHRAN (Reuters) – An Iranian bridegroom bit off more than he could chew when, according to custom, he licked honey from his bride’s finger during their marriage ceremony and choked to death on one of her false nails. The Jam-e Jam newspaper said on Wednesday the 28-year-old groom died on the spot in the northwestern city of Qazvin while the bride was rushed to hospital after fainting from shock. Iranian couples lick honey from each other’s fingers when they get married so that their life together starts sweetly.”
While this groom’s death is a tragedy, my first reaction was that this is a beautiful wedding custom. Isn’t it a great idea to start your wedding life out sweetly? But, as I thought about it, I realized that the honey might be better saved for a later point in the marriage. After all, virtually every marriage begins sweetly. The trick is to maintain that sweetness after years and years of being together. Starting sweetly is not nearly as important as continuing sweetly.
Those of you who are married may do well to ask if the sweetness is still there. Husbands and wives, do you treat each other just as sweetly as you did those first few days of wedded bliss?
How about in your other relationships? Do you communicate with others in a way that can honestly be categorized as “sweet”? Listen to these words of Solomon:
“Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.” (Prov. 16:24)
May your life be filled with sweetness, and may you be blessed to be surrounded by sweet people.
Have a great day!
Alan Smith
Helen Street Church of Christ
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Have a wonderful weekend!
Anna Lee
Friday
“Wealth from get-rich-quick schemes quickly disappears;
wealth from hard work grows over time.”
~Proverbs 13:11 (NLT)~
Don’t forget to pack your shoebox(es) of Operation Christmas Child. Touch a young life with joy from the gifts and with God though a message in the appropriate language for the child. Collection date is November 14 at FBC, Kentwood.
East Fork Baptist church is having a garage sale tomorrow with the funds they collect going to missions. Stop by and shop knowing the money you spend will be used to further the Gospel. I applaud them for doing this with such an unselfish motive. What a lesson they are learning! What a difference they are making!
Have a fantastic day!
Anna Lee
KneEmail
“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” Philippians 2:10
Mike Benson, Editor
DANIEL WAS A man of integrity with no weak spots, no scandals, and no sins that his enemies could identify…
And when King Darius came into power during Israel’s 70-year captivity, he relied on Daniel’s wise, insightful counsel. Yet there were others who didn’t like this Hebrew prophet.
Because Daniel had a habit of praying openly every day, his enemies convinced King Darius to foolishly sign a law that would prohibit prayer to anyone except the king. The penalty for breaking this law was being thrown into a den of lions. Sure enough, Daniel prayed as he always had, and it was reported to Darius. The frustration for the king was that as powerful as he was, he couldn’t change a law that he himself had set into motion. So Daniel was sent to die in a den of lions. I find it interesting that while the child of God was in the den of lions safe in God’s care (Daniel 6:22), the faithless man in the palace with all its luxuries was up and worried and stressed out (v. 18).
And so it is for the person who puts his or her trust in God. When we are worrying, we are really saying that God isn’t in control, that God is not paying attention. When we worry, we are not trusting in the providence of God.
And what is the providence of God? It is the belief that God is in control of the universe. Greg Laurie
“Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You.”
~Psalm 56:3~
Life presents new issues every day. It’s so comforting to know God is with us as we face those issues. I know you are as thankful for His presence as I am.
“Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You.”
~Psalm 56:3~
Anna Lee
Saturday Afternoon
Jeff Tolar said his dad, Jimmy Tolar, is home in Kentwood now and Dr. Naomi has taken over. He also thanks you again for your prayers.
Thursday
TODAY’S PRAYER
IMB
NOVEMBER 4, 2010
“Give ear to my words, O Lord, consider my meditation. Give heed to the voice of my cry, my King and my God, for to You I will pray.” (Psalm 5:1-2)
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 Administrator Brian Lacy of Christmas Island (Indian Ocean, south of Indonesia).
LAST FRONTIER. Please pray for seven volunteer teams that will be traveling to an area in November that is home to several unreached people groups. Some recent teams have encountered more resistance from the religious leaders there than they have in the past as the Gospel has begun to fall on fertile soil. Pray for safety and courage, but especially for wisdom as these teams share and nurture within these unreached people groups.
ROMANIA. Baptist representative Troy Geddes and other members of Team Eastern Romania ask you to pray for the development of an Urban Outreach Training Center in their city. Their desire is to see highly directional training for the Romanian people within their area, with an additional focus on the multiplication of groups. Pray that the Father will continue to lead them according to His plan and purpose. Intercede for those within their people group to have hearts and minds made ready by the Spirit with a passion for reaching their neighbors, friends, families and cities for Christ.
Baptist Press Stories for Nov. 3, 2010
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- GOP gains House control in sweeping election verdict
- ‘Gay marriage’ loses big on election night
- Marijuana legalization defeated in Calif., elsewhere
- Personhood amendment fails in Colo.
- AZ, OK voters reject health care mandate
- Protect Iraqi Christians, USCIRF urges after attack
- Babies saved through ‘Bella’ reach 200
- FIRST-PERSON: Gospel urgency or eschatological fad?
FBC, Kentwood will be hosting revival services Sunday through Wednesday. You are invited to attend. Cottage Prayer Meetings have been held this week. Tonight, they will be in the home of George Eddie and Alice Faye Lee and at our cabin. You are invited to attend one of these meetings at 6:30 tonight and the revival services next week. I’ll post the names of the speakers at another time.
KneEmail
At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” Philippians 2:10
Mike Benson, Editor
I AM NO political activist, and I was in no small way annoyed and worn out by the political phone calls and ads..
Yet, there was an amendment on the Colorado ballot that did have my undivided attention. It was simply called “Amendment 62,” an amendment to our state constitution recognizing the independent “personhood” of the unborn child. By an overwhelming 7 to 3 ratio, our state’s voters denied that amendment.
There are many reasons to recognize the personhood of the unborn child. The child has its own unique DNA, fingerprints, blood type, many times is even of a different gender, and is distinctly identified as a human being. The child develops early and rapidly, having blood vessels form in the third week after conception, eyes and the beginning of esophagus, gallbladder, liver, lungs, pancreas, pharynx, stomach and trachea form in the fourth week. The face of the child begins to look human by week five, and the heart begins beating around the same time. The brain of the child can sense smell by day 35. The beginning of the toes are evident by day 42. Consider that all of these developments are occurring before or around the time a woman discovers she is pregnant (cf.http://sfuhl.org/). The most compelling reason requires a belief both in God and scripture, which not only gives us our moral bearing regarding life and love of children but also gives us God’s view of the unborn child.
The Bible tells us that God knew the unborn child even before He formed the child in the womb (Isa. 44:1-2; Jer. 1:4-5). It further states the love and relationship God has with the unborn child (Ps. 22:9-10; 139:13-16). In Luke 1:39-44, Elizabeth recognizes the personhood both of the unborn child in her own womb and that in Mary’s womb. If Mary had been pro-choice and had sought to exercise that choice to abort (and why would a pro-choice Christian deny her that “right”?), the world’s only Savior would not have been born.
The greater concern here is the collective callus on the heart of a nation. For just short of four full decades, we have legally sanctioned the killing of unborn children. With the practice now entering a third generation of legal and societal acceptance, I am very concerned about the conscience of an entire culture.
There is an incredible website out there called www.physiciansforlife.org, a voice for medical professionals against the horrific practice of abortion. On the site, they say, “How ironic that the ‘love’ generation should spawn such a culturally accepted abomination as abortion.” The site is filled with studies and data about the health risks and problems for the mother who makes this choice as well as an endless amount of statistics and research on the matter.
Our task is great. It begins with our valuing all human life and the eternal implication residing in every person. This deserves our prayers and our concern. If we will be more aggressive in teaching the gospel to the lost, we stand a better chance to reach the heart of a nation hardened by years of choosing evil rather than good on this matter. May God grant our nation a softened heart and may He bless us all, including those unborn who simply want to live. Neal Pollard at: http://preacherpollard.wordpress.com/2010/11/03/how-the-nation-views-its-most-vulnerable/
16 These six things the LORD hates,
yes, seven are an abomination to Him:
17 a proud look,
a lying tongue,
hands that shed innocent blood.”
Proverbs 6:16-17
Have a great day! Enjoy the cooler temperatures.
Anna Lee
The Prayer Link 
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