The Prayer Link

Thank God we live in a nation where we can freely vote our opinions. Pray for those elected/re-elected yesterday to serve our country in a way that will be pleasing to God.

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

Mike Benson, Editor

A crowd of men, women, and children huddled together at the train station…

Dressed for a long journey and standing with their bags at their sides, they spoke in low tones. Armed men in the grim uniform of the SS, the feared wing of the Nazi army, surrounded the travelers.

The people shivering on the platform were not criminals. They were Jews, French Jews who had been hauled from their homes by the occupying solders and French Nazi sympathizers.

The non-Jewish French watched these events unfold with increasing concern. After all, these people were neighbors and friends. The group included the watchmaker and his family, the lad who sold newspapers, the old lady who made beautiful quilts. Now they were being “relocated.”

The plumes of smoke could be seen even before the train was heard. The townspeople cast a nervous eye toward the train platform as the black, soot-belching locomotive ground to a halt.

Armed guards herded the Jews into the train cars. They went cooperatively, putting up no resistance. Concerned observers wondered why this was taking place; but they told themselves that things would be find, that there was no need to worry about these friends and neighbors. They were in good hands.

How could they believe that? Because neatly printed in French on the door of every box car was the reassuring logo, “Charitable Transport Company…” Wayne Rice

We can also be deceived today. Though a political ideology can seem harmless — even good — it can represent a value system that undermines the sanctity of marriage, the family, morality, the church, respect for life, and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Just another innocent looking boxcar…like those that took millions of Jews to the gas chambers.

“And no wonder!

For Satan himself transforms himself

into an angel of light.”

~2 Corinthians 11.14~

Tuesday Addition

Don’t let the rain stop you from voting today! Pray that people get out and vote.

According to Jeff Tolar, his dad will be having by-pass surgery tomorrow. The time is not yet determined.

I heard “Heaven’s Gates or Hell’s Flames” had another great night at The Lord’s Church. Tonight is the last night. If you have not see this or know someone who needs to make that all-important decision, please invite them to attend at 6:30. There is no admission fee.

Tuesday

“And let us consider one another

in order to stir up love and good works,

not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together,

as is the manner of some,

but exhorting one another.”

~Hebrews 10:24b-25, NKJV~

Today is election day. Be sure to vote! Cast your vote to represent your values. Pray for our country to be the nation God would have us to be!

Baptist Press Stories for Nov. 1, 2010

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Land: On Election Day, America is at a ‘crossroads’

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=33981

Robison advances call to pray for America

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=33982

NAMB closing 2 Baptist centers in La.

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=33983

October CP giving 4.53% above ’09

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=33984

Despite tough times, church boosts CP gifts

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=33984#mce_temp_url#

TRUSTEES: 15th anniv. of GGBTS’ Ariz. campus celebrated

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=33986

Calif. Baptists form ‘Focus 21 Task Force’

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=33987

Kan.-Neb. Baptists pare budget, add evangelistic outreach

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=33988

FIRST-PERSON: Make your Christmas event an outreach

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=33989

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TODAY’S PRAYER
IMB
NOVEMBER 2, 2010

“But know that the Lord has set apart for Himself him who is godly; the Lord will hear when I call to Him.” (Psalm 4:3)

HAITI EARTHQUAKE. Please intercede for the peoples of Haiti, as Hurricane Tomas is projected to make landfall there on Friday. It is currently a Category 2 but appears to be gathering speed. Pray earnestly that Tomas will be redirected out to sea by God’s power and strength. Even if Tomas does not make landfall, the resulting heavy rains could be devastating to the 1 million Haitians still living in tents due to the catastrophic earthquake. There is the potential of soaring deaths from mudslides and escalating illnesses from the ongoing cholera outbreak. Pray for God’s mercy, and for workers to have strength and wisdom as they seek the Lord’s help in this situation.

INDONESIA. Once again, natural disasters are jolting the people of Indonesia to an awareness of the fragility of life. Please continue to be in prayer for the families disrupted by the recent earthquake and tsunami that impacted Mentawai Island, and pray for those in the vicinity of Mt. Merapi, a volcano that continues to pose a threat. Pray that God will open eyes to the problem of sin and the need of a Savior. Pray for believers who will show the mercy of Christ in the midst of crisis, and ask that they will be sensitive and bold at the same time. Pray that in the midst of these events, God will show His mighty power to save all those who believe on His Son.

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 Sebastian Pinera Echenique of Chile (western South America).

FUTA TORO FULANI OF WEST AFRICA (FU-tah TOH-roh fu-LAH-nee). “November is a wonderful time for Thanksgiving–not just the holiday, but ‘the attitude of gratitude.’ We are so grateful for what our Father provides for us to accomplish His work. We are blessed by the generous giving of Southern Baptists and the infinite prayers you lift up on our behalf. We are thankful for our Futa Toro Team members who are already on the field, working with the Futa Toro Fulani, and ask you to lift us up as we meet as a team to discuss, explore, and determine new and different methods of getting the Gospel to as many of the Futa Toro Fulani as possible. Pray that we will be united as a team and will be led and driven by the Spirit.”

KASHMIRI MUSLIMS OF INDIA (KASH-meer-ee). “Sometimes we feel like you’re our only hope around here.” An outgoing MBA student with a short beard and wire-rimmed glasses pulled a worker aside at a concert for peace in Kashmir and spoke these words of encouragement. Students across Kashmir have been unable to attend classes, take exams, or interact with their teachers since violence and unrest exploded in June of this year in Kashmir. Most of them have been under virtual house-arrest for most of the time or have been caught up in the fury or depression of the times. At the beginning of October, on one of the first “open” days, workers organized a musical concert to promote understanding among Christians and Muslims after rioting had broken out the previous month concerning the alleged desecration of a Quran. Both local musicians and Christian worship leaders from the West were featured, and several large groups of MBA students from the local university showed up. Please pray for those who attended the concert and heard the name of Jesus being praised, as well as saw several local believers praying in the name of Jesus in a public way. Also pray that upcoming campus events in November will impact these students for Christ in deeper ways and will bear lasting fruit for the kingdom on campuses in Kashmir. Most of all, pray that soon a group of these MBA students will be saying, “Jesus, You’re our only hope around here.”http://www.go2southasia.org/

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

Mike Benson, Editor

SUPPOSE I’M VISITING in your home and I notice a lovely vase on the coffee table…

I pick it up and admire it, but suddenly, it slips from my hand, falls to the floor, and breaks! “Oh, I’m so sorry,” I say, and I offer to pay for it. I know I have a fifty-dollar bill in my wallet, so I think I’m safe.

But you tell me there are only two such vases in the world, and the other one is valued at $2,000! Am I any sorrier now than I was a few moments ago? Yes. I am $2,000 sorrier! What made the difference? Knowing the cost.

THOUGHT: Many people look carelessly upon Christianity, thinking it’s just another of the world’s great religions. But when we look at the Cross of Calvary and realize what our salvation cost, suddenly Christianity and the One whose life it represents take on a whole new meaning.

So, then, what value do you place on Jesus? George Vandeman

18 “Knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things,

like silver or gold,

from your aimless conduct received by tradition from your fathers,

19 but with the precious blood of Christ,

as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.”

1 Peter 1:18-19

Monday Afternoon

Malcolm G. Hastings
(June 15, 1938 – November 1, 2010)

Malcolm G. Hastings was born June 15, 1938 and passed away at 10:40 a.m., Monday, November 1, 2010 at his residence surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was 72, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Arcola.

Mr. Malcolm was a deacon of Hillsdale Baptist Church, Teacher & Coach, Member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, Society of Americans Magicians and the Fellowship of Christian Magicians.

He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Miller Hastings, Arcola; 5 children, Gwendolyn Hastings Autin and husband, Johnny, Hammond, Malcolm “Bo” Hastings and wife, Glenda, Spartanburg, SC, William Kenneth Hastings and wife Mary, Calendonia, MS, Benjamin Hastings and wife Brittany, Ponchatoula and Brynn Hastings Campo and husband, Sam, Amite; 12 grandchildren and one on the way; 7 great grandchildren.

Preceded in death by parents, Errol and Hazel Bickford Hastings; grandson, Malcolm L. Hastings, Jr.; brother, Paul Bickford.

Visitation at Hillsdale Baptist Church, Hillsdale, on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Worship Service at 12:00 noon with Rev. Darryl Miller and Bro. Jaimie Autin officiating. Interment in Hillsdale Cemetery.

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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

Monday Addition

Operation Christmas Child

House on the Rock has already collected seven hundred boxes. http://actionnews17.com/News/tabid/59/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4416/House-on-the-Rock-church-collects-700-boxes-of-Christmas-gifts-for-needy-children.aspx
Samaritan’s Purse http://www.samaritanspurse.org/
FBC, Kentwood information
- Boxes due Sunday, November 14
- Late collection deadline, November 17
- Brochures with packing guidelines, labels, etc. available at the church (table at the back of the auditorium in the hallway)
Not only do the boxes give needly children worldwide a box of candy and toys, but the Gospel is presented to them in their native language. Shoeboxes help to fulfill the Great Commission (Matthew 28: 19-20)!
Thank God for Rev. Franklin Graham and his vision, plans, and work!

Monday

“And this gospel of the kingdom

will be preached in all the world

as a witness to all the nations,

and then the end will come.”

~Matthew 24:14~

Brenda D. Bryant has improved so much since surgery that she was able to go home. The family thanks you for your prayers.

Jadon’s Story

I have been sick all weekend. I started wheezing Thursday night. Mommy and daddy took me to the doctor Friday. They started me on breathing treatments. The breathing treatments helped with my breathing but they caused my seizures to be very strong. So I could only take a half of dose of the medicine and only when needed. I haven’t needed a treatment since Saturday. Yesterday my fever was 103.4 and today it is only 100 so I’m doing much better. As far as my seizures, I had a really good day Thursday. I only had about 30 spasms all day. I’m also not having them at night anymore. Of course now that I’m sick they are up but I’m sure they will go down once I’m better. We are 1 week away from starting the ketogenic diet. This week we are going to eat everything I can’t have on the diet..LOL Please pray for us as we are nervous about starting something new. Everyone keeps saying that its hard but hey what can be harder than watching me have seizures everyday. There is not a day that goes by that my family doesn’t hurt for me. Maybe this diet will be the answer we have been waiting for so long. I have been seizing everyday for 8 months now and that’s not counting the 2 months before I was diagnosed. I did have 2 days of seizure freedom during the 1st dose of ACTH but that’s it. Please continue to pray for me. Your prayers are working and I’m on my way to being healed.

FYI
If you haven’t seen the movie “First do no harm”. It’s definitely worth watching. It’s about a mother and her son who had epilepsy during the early 90s. None of the medicine they tried worked so she starting researching herself. She read about the ketogenic diet and fought to get her son on it. It made me very thankful for the resources we have today.

Mr. Jimmy Tolar is in ICU because of heart rhythm problems. Please keep him and his family in your prayers.

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

Mike Benson, Editor

ON MAY 24, 1965, A young gray-cheeked thrush was captured in central Illinois as it was on its way north for the summer…

Scientists glued a tiny transmitter to the feathers on the bird’s back and then released it. Local receivers began picking up the signals and thus were able to keep track of the bird’s movements…

If we humans are able to create technology that can track and find a bird, then surely we can trust that the great God who made us can track us and find us, wherever we may be. Kenneth Holland

“Are not five sparrows sold for two copper coins?

And not one of them is forgotten before God.”

Luke 12:6

The Lord’s Church is presenting “Heaven’s Gates or Hell’s Flames”. You are invited to attend tonight or tomorrow night at 6:30. Last night, ninety-two people responded to the alter call!

You are very valuable in His sight!

Anna Lee

Sunday Afternoon

Mr. Jimmy Tolar is in Our Lady of the Lake Hospital. Please remember him and his family.

Mr. Lloyd Hayden is also hospitalized. Please be in prayer for him and his family.

Mr. Joseph M. “Tip Top” Currier was born October 20, 1920 and passed away at 9:40 p.m. Friday October 29, 2010 at Hood Memorial Hospital, Amite. Mr. Tip Top was 90, a native and resident of Amite.

Mr. Tip Top is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mrs. Frances D. Currier, Amite; 3 sons, Mike Currier and wife, Rowanna, Amite, Denny Currier, Baton Rouge and Francis Currier, Amite; 2 granddaughters, Nikole C. Cezus and husband, Steve, Marina Del Ray, CA and Desiree Currier, Washington D.C.; great granddaughter, Lira Cezus; brother, Richard “Radar” Currier and wife, Alice, Amite; also numerous extended family.

Preceded in death by parents, Sam and Rose Magliolo Currier; son, Gerald Currier; 3 brothers, Charlie Sam Currier, Sal Currier and Emile Currier.

Mr. Tip Top was a lifelong member of St. Helena Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council 10911, Amite Kiwanis Club, Amite Fire Department and an Amite City Councilman for 14 years. He served our country in the US Navy during WWII and owned & operated Tip Top Body Shop with his brother Richard.

Visitation at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 noon with Fr. Joe Camillere officiating. Interment at Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite.

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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

Sunday

Thought For The Day: What He’s Got Up There
“Perhaps my best ‘Bible class story’ was once when I was teaching five year old the story of Solomon’s wisdom. I told the children to think about what they might ask God to give them if they could ask for whatever they wanted. One little girl’s eyes just went into a trance as she excitedly pondered the question. Then she looked at me with a little bewilderment in those eyes and said, ‘But I don’t even know what all He’s got up there.'” (taken ffrom “A Sunday Afternoon With the Preachers’ Wives”)

How much truth is contained in the wisdom of a child! As I think about it, I realize that sometimes I’m hesitant to ask God for anything specific for the same reason. I am aware that God can do so much more than I ask or think (Eph. 3:20). How do I even begin to know what to ask for?

My biggest concern is that I’m asking for something inferior when God has something much greater that He wants to give me. I’m asking for health; God is offering His strength. I’m asking for financial assistance; God is offering His riches. I’m asking for loved ones to live a few days longer; God is offering eternal life. I’m asking for physical well-being, peace and comfort; God is offering His very presence.

So much of what I ask for seems so petty compared all that God has at His disposal. I don’t even know what all He’s got up there!

Listen to these words as the apostle Paul prayed for the Ephesians: “I pray that the glorious Father, the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, would give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know Christ better. Then you will have deeper insight. You will know the confidence that he calls you to have and the glorious wealth that God’s people will inherit. You will also know the unlimited greatness of his power as it works with might and strength for us, the believers.” (Ephesians 1:17-19, GOD’S WORD)

–Alan Smith

Saturday Afternoon

Joseph “Tip Top” Currier was born October 20, 1920 and passed away at 9:40 p.m, Friday October 29, 2010 at Hood Memorial Hospital, Amite. Mr. Tip Top was 90 and a resident of Amite.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Saturday

“Who can say but that God has brought you into the palace

for just such a time as this?”

Esther 4:14 (TLB)

Find God’s calling for your life. Then, follow it!

Please take some time to read some, if not all, of the Baptist Press articles from Friday. I know your heart will be touched. You will find God’s calling in lives of the people. I pray something you read here will inspire you.

Baptist Press Stories for Oct. 29, 2010

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