Happy Birthday and other gifts of His grace!

What a great time of discussion and prayer!!!   And a precious time of celebrating the Birthday Girls!!!   Susan Brown and Donna Peters!!!   We love you both so much.  You enrich our lives with the testimony of Jesus in your lives.

The cake!!!!!

The Birthday Girls!!!!!   Had to put in both of these pictures because of their smiles and how you can feel their love and friendship in these pictures.  God be praised!!!

And the candle blow!!!!!   Aren't they cute??

Okay....  I think that the night might have been summed up well by Susan Bowden who said that she felt like revival was what she saw in the prayer group (paraphrase all mine). Thanks for the great sharing in discussion and your insights....  and Susan Brown for your transparency!!!   We love you!   I feel like I am seeing God moving in all of our lives in a precious way.  May His Name Be Praised.  He is able to do far beyond what we could ever ask or think according to His power in us... To Him be the glory in the church... now and forevermore. (again my paraphrase).  Let's go before Him and ask Him to show us how to live in the Radical reality of scripture every day of our lives.  Again, To Him be the glory!!! 

REVIVAL IN LITTLE ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, you read that right.... REVIVAL IN LITTLE ROCK.   
Yesterday I stopped by to visit with Dorothy Ludvigson... always interesting and enjoyable.... but this time she said, "I guess you heard what happened at Summit Church?"   AND she proceeded to tell me about how revival had broken out in the Sunday service in early April!!!!  Are you hearing this????  The pastor, Bill Elliff, was preaching on "quenching the Spirit and despising prophetic utterances"....  Bill paused in his message and a man got to his feet and said, "we must do this right now"....  Bill manned the mic and for three hours people came forward confessing sin... being baptized in their Sunday clothes..... interceding....  REVIVAL!!!!!!  

I came home and found the Summit Church blog that chronicles it all (won't need the print outs, Dorothy).  I am sending the site here  http://thesummitchurch.org/blogs/summit    Read from the bottom up and if this doesn't cause you to jump and shout.... well.... check your pulse.  Also, you will see that they are still having times of prayer at night and God is soooo moving among them. AND other churches in town are beginning to see revival.  GLORY TO THE KING!!!!  

I read today that the start of change in our lives is not just stopping what we are doing that is sin... but first recognizing the very holiness of God and being broken before Him... that is where revival and true change of heart happens.... not just behavioral changes.... but heart changes that give the Holy Spirit freedom to work in our lives.  Sooooo, Friends, that is the story .... revival which begins as we bow to Him.  Meet you at the throne... on our knees.... broken and worshipping Him.

Community Group Meeting this Friday, May 13th

Community Group will meet this Friday, May 13th at 7PM at the City Smiths.  We will discuss Chapters 8 and 9.... oh, baby....  if we can.  If you have lost or missplaced the questions for Chapter 8 please contact Jim Smith, and he will resend them.  I know that this is a large amount to read and discuss in one meeting, but we will see what we can accomplish AND have time to pray.

Oh, to Him be the glory... if you missed the announcement.... Tim Caldwell is the new youth pastor at Fellowship Bible Church.  He has been right here under their noses, and all that I have heard has been soooo encouraging. 

Look forward to seeing you on Friday night!!!!!  He is worthy of all of our praise!!!!! 

Next Community Group Meeting

Thanks again to Suzanne for hostessing the meeting on Friday night and to Jim Brown for leading the discussion.  Ah..... now on to the next meeting.  We will meet on May 13th at 7PM and will discuss both Chapters 8 AND 9.  Doing both together seemed to work well at the Men's Mentoring Meeting Jim attended this AM.  Jim has already sent us the questions so we can all get on it right away.  I pray that this study has given us all lots to think and pray about for our own lives.  I certainly have been impacted by it.  Location of our meeting is yet to be decided.

Also please continue to pray for Kloe who has had some very serious asthma issues.  She saw the doctor again today and the doctor added more medicines and changed some things.  We pray this will bring the attack to an end.
Also pray for Suzanne and Jerry Fuess, her dad.  He will be moving back to Presbyterian this Thursday if all goes well.  He is improving but is still unsteady on his feet so please pray that he does not have another fall... and that his confusion stops as he moves back into a room with his "things" around him.
AND for Jeremy as he continues physical therapy.  Strengthening his leg muscles seems to be helping his balance and some of the pain in his feet (ankles).  Also pray for him as he looks for God's wisdom for his future.
AND remember the Peters.... and Felicia's graduation.... and the Ludvigsons.... and give the glory to God for all He has done in keeping us all safe through the weather issues.... and for the capture and killing of Osama bin Laden... and the safety of the Navy Seals..... and so much more.  His Name Be Praised!!!!!

Community Group Meeting

After a month of all kinds of delays and postponed meetings.....  there will be a community group prayer meeting at Suzanne Patton's home this Friday night at 7PM.  Jim and I will not be able to be there, but Jim Brown will be leading the discussion of Chapter 7......  remember that chapter?????  Thanks so much, Jim B.  Well, please brush up on that chapter and come ready to discuss it, followed by a great time of prayer and praise.    Also PLEASE CONTACT SUZANNE IF YOU ARE COMING  OR IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO COME!!!!!!   Please!!!!!  That will help sooo much.  Thanks so much.

Blessed Easter!!!! Sunday's coming!!!!

Blessed Easter, dear friends!!!!  Jim and I took a couple days to go to Big Cedar on the spur of the moment.  Such a great time of rest and relaxation.  Thank you, Lord.  And now we are here at Easter!!!!  A time that we celebrate the amazing and unconditional love of God....  the death and resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.....  He died to set us free!!!   I pray that we never forget the price paid for our lives.... that we might live in newness of life... that we might live eternally with Him.... that we might know Life Abundantly.  The chains are gone.... We've been set free!!!!!  Praise His Holy Name!!!

I found this clip of part of a sermon by S.M. Lockeridge.  It is part of his message with pictures from the Passion (movie) and is titled, "Sunday's Coming".   Friday to Sunday.... may it cause us to praise Him and recognize that even in our lives.... Sunday is coming!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tn94B3GHcjY

Community Group AND Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

Well, I am home!!!!.... and alive and well and praising Him!!!!

First order of business is that we will NOT have Community Group Meeting this Friday due to it being Easter weekend. Sorry that I have been so out of the loop and didn't see that coming.  Stay tuned for when and where we will meet in May.  Thanks for your patience and for carrying on while I was gone and Jim was entertaining my "birding" family members.  Also thanks for the communication that I received from you all with words of encouragment and info and for having lunch for the Peters at the Peters.  Hated to miss it but loved seeing you all being the Body of Christ and being led by the Lord.  Not sure that made any sense.... I am pretty tired but very blessed.
Now here are some pictures of  "Jack", the newest member of the Dukes family.  I had so many that I wanted to include but these will show a little of what the 2 weeks were like.

Here's Jack.... a miracle!!!  More on that another time. Fearfully and wonderfully made!!!!

And Jack with his two year old brother, Erik Daniel. One of four boys that adore their new brother.

Erik Daniel and Elijah (below) both contracted Strep throat after Jack was born.  Elijah was very sick for 4 days with high fevers, but was well by his birthday celebration on Saturday.

And this is daddy after sleeping with Jack in a chair all night.  He also is that same man that played "Jesus" in the Easter Pageant on Saturday and Sunday night with full beard and long hair. (note the blood on his hands from being "nailed" to the cross.)  But the truth is this is how we all looked by this past weekend. (minus the bloody hands). Soooooo please pray for Erin this week as she takes care of the boys and homeschools without her "helper and baby nurse".... that would be me. 

All in all it was an amazing and beautiful week of seeing God work in this situation.  All glory to Him!!!!!



update on Jeb Upson

from Lori Upson via Kathi Oberby
Here is an update from Lori about Jeb...


Just got back from a follow up doctor's visit. Jeb's counts are looking better than last week and he's lost 5 pounds! (This is probably fluid that he has been retaining and is a good thing). The doctor was encouraged but says it is too soon to determine if he's responding to the prednisone. We feel the power of prayer has brought him a long way from last week thanks to you.

Diet is not as restrictive and he's happy. He looks better and is acting better.

He has a touch of pneumonia from all the extra fluid but it is being treated for it early. He is on antibiotics for this and it wasn't a surprise to the doctor based on his underlying condition.

Long term prognosis still looks sunny but he will be under a doctor's care until late teens. Still many unanswered questions...a waiting game. But we are grateful for all God's gifts!

Community Group Meeting April 8

Community Group meeting originally scheduled for April 8th is canceled; we will still try to get together on April 22nd. We may try to do two chapters of Radical at that time so we don't fall too far behind. I'll let everyone know more later. As I am typing, John Andrew or Jack, as we will call him, is on his way home with his Mom and Dad. He is doing well, even though he arrived a bit earlier than we were all expecting. I talked to Suzanne this morning, and she said her Dad is still recovering nicely. Praise God! Thank you all for contributing to the blog, calling, and emailing to keep everyone informed on how to pray about all that has been happening in our CG over the last few weeks. It was a beautiful example of the body of Christ at work. Keep praying, and keep communicating needs and praises.

Mr. Jerry - Suzanne's Dad

Dear Pray-ers:
Short update on Mr. Jerry:
Still at stv rm 2026. Has pacemaker installed and it is working well. He still has a great deal of pain associated with the three broken ribs. His 95th birthday is tomorrow, Monday April 4!! Suzanne thinks Nicholas is going to come visit him tomorrow !!! He is on oral lasix to get his lungs cleared up (no iv's now). Suzanne reports today he is doing much better. When Donna and I saw him this afternoon he was in good spirits and very talkative. Praise God for His mercy and healing. Jerry wants badly to get out of the hospital and go back to Presyp Village!
Please continue to keep him and Suzanne "prayed up."

Erin and Erik's Baby

from Sherry:
Jim and Linda are on their way to Erin's. Erin thinks they will induce labor this evening - the doctors conferred and all but one said he would induce this evening - she didn't say the baby was distressed but thought the baby weighed about 6 lbs - hope this is correct - will let everyone know whenever I hear further -

WOW - GLORY - ONCE AGAIN WE ARE PRAYING FERVENTLY - PRAY FOR ERIN AND BABY/FAMILY - FOR SUZANNE AND FATHER - AND DONNA AND ERNIE

GLORY BE TO OUR GOD WHO IS SOVERIGHN AND LOVELY AND NEVER LEAVES OUT SIDE - MAY YOU BE FILLED WITH PEACE AS YOU GO FORWARD

GOD'S BLESSINGS!!!!!!!

Suzanne's Dad

Suzanne's dad, Jerry Fuess, is in St. Vincent with congestive heart failure and a possible urinary infection.  He also has had some falls recently and has some broken ribs.  He needs to have a pacemaker for his heart, but there is some question as to whether Medicare will cover it.  Please pray for Jerry.  May God superintend all that happens to him and be with his doctors.... giving them wisdom and insight into all of his needs.  Also pray for Suzanne that God would give her strength, wisdom and peace during this time.  Also pray for her as she ministers at the DDC (prison) tonight..... that lives will be changed for eternity and that His love would shine through Suzanne as she ministers there.

Marie is home with the Lord

Well, God is good and today Marie, Donna's mother, is in the presence of the Lord.  Her final exit from this earth was her glorious entry into His Presence.  Can you say... "Glory!!!"   I can imagine her dancing and singing (Donna said that she had a great singing voice) to the Lord.  His grace and mercy are boundless and perfect.  Praise His Name.   

Do pray for the whole family as they walk through this process. May the Spirit be their guide and their peace.  As grateful as we are at the Homegoing of those we love... we still miss them in our lives here.  Please especially remember Lloyd, her husband, at this time.   Grace, peace, strength and an amazing sense of His presence.

We will keep you posted on any ways we can help and with funeral arrangments.

Donna's mom, Marie

Donna called to say that they are her mom, Marie, will be going into Hospice care this afternoon.  More details will follow.  Please pray for the whole process and for peace for all of them.   May God give them more than we could ever ask or think in strength and peace through His Spirit.

Prayer Request Upson Family

CG:
the leader at Felicia's homeschool coop shared this prayer request. Some of you may know the Upsons (who used to be at Fellowship). Please pray for them.

Hey Sweet Co-op Families,

Would you please add to your prayers Jeb Upson and the Upson Family. Jeb is quite sick and has been for about 10 days.
Lori will be taking him to meet a specialist at Children's Hospital tomorrow morning where he will also be having an ultrasound of his kidneys. At this point, there is a pre-diagnosis of a fairly common (in boys) syndrome. I won't go into details here - but it is not life threatening.
Please pray that Jeb's kidneys will be healed by the touch of the Lord's hand and that his health, energy and appetite will return. If the Lord chooses not to do a miraculous healing, please ask for His guidance for the doctors and a clear and definitve answer.
Also, pray for Lori and Steve and siblings. Needless to say, they are worried and need the Lord's peace that surpasses all understanding.
There are no other needs at this time. If some arise, I will let you know.
Thanks so very much!
Kathi

Com Group and more

Just to make sure there is no confusion or less confusion than I may have stirred in your mind.... our next Com Group meeting will be on April 8th at the City Smiths at 7PM.  We are discussing Lesson 7 and then will go to prayer and praise.  Glory to His Name!!!!!!   (Jim sent you the questions... if you misplaced them let us know).  The April 1 and 15 weren't as good for some of you. 

Also keep remembering Marie, Donna's mom.  She is still in need of our prayers although she is home.  Prayers to be comfortable, help from healthcare people, help for Donna when she needs to talk to the Dr. for meds, etc.  Also pray for Donna and Ernie as they have a full... FULL life right now.  Continue to pray for Felicia.

AND....  Erin had a sonogram that showed a very CUTE baby.... but her amniotic fluid level was low normal... and the baby is smaller than usualy.  (Yes, Donna... you are thinking girl, right?) ... but the heart rate is even lower than it has normally been.  They are doing another sonogram this Thursday to see if the fluid level is going down or ????  Please pray..

AND my workshop went well, Praise His Name!!!!  Thanks for your prayers.

AND Jeremy... continue to pray as he goes to Physical Therapy this week ... that the pain will subside.  God we are crying out to you...  Sherry and Jerry

AND Suzanne's group at the DCC in Pine Bluff.
AND.... Dorothy and Dan...  continue to hold them up.

April CG Meetings

We will meet in April on the 8th and 22nd. Details later on where and what time. Linda's Precept leading in Kansas City is going well. Enjoy the rain.

My Sister-in-law Carol Smith

Carol had 20 lymph nodes removed, two of which were cancerous. She will undergo radiation treatment for six weeks, five days a week. Her spirit is good. Please continue to hold her up in your prayers.

Marie update

Donna's mom, Marie, is still in the Heart Hospital.  She had a bad day yesterday and they had thought she might die.  Donna and Ernie were able to leave the hospital last night at 10:30PM.   Please pray for them.

question, prayer request, and info

Your esteemed administrator with NO admisitrative skills has made yet another mistake.  Who me???  Yes, me!!!!   I scheduled our next meeting for April 8th followed by one on the 22nd..... hmmm!!!!!   Actually it should have been April 1st and 15th and the 29th.  Sooooo what sayeth Thee????  The latter makes it every other week.

Prayer request for Marie, Donna's mom, who is going home tomorrow AM.  Keep her in prayer and Donna and Ernie as they navigate all these waters,etc.   Is 43:2

Also pray for our sister-in-law, Carol.  They did find out that the lymph nodes were positive for cancer, AND the spot that they biopsied and pronounced benign when sent in was indeed cancer.  She sees the doctor on Wednesday.

My apologies to you for not wanting to go to Sageworks last night AND not encouraging one of you to go (you know who you are).  Dennis Rainey brought his A game and hit it out of the park.  A lot of it reminded me of Friday night's discussion.  If you get a chance, listen to it on Sageworks website.  Attendance was sparse at best.  They know that they have scheduled too many events too close together.

Marie update

Prayer groupies. Donna's mom is in a room now at the heart hospital. She is on lasiks (sp?) To help drain fluids and has some elevated levels of something in her blood they are going to lab for info for DR to review tomorrow. She is now breathing better and resting well. Blood pressure is low and heart rate high right now. So keep up the prayers. Thanks

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Donna's mom

Prayer partners
We are at the Heart Hospital with Donna's mom. She is having extreme shortness of breath and was unable to lay down or sleep last night. She is back with a doctor now. Please pray for Marie. Thank you all !!!

E. J. Peters
epeters777@traffic-engineers.com
PETERS & ASSOCIATES ENGINEERS, INC.
5507 Ranch Drive - Suite 205
Little Rock, AR 72223
Voice: 501-868-3999 Ext. 101
Fax: 501-868-9710

Another prayer request

Donna's mom is not breathing well and is having frequest chest discomfort.  Donna is on her way over there with some medicine.  Please pray for this family!!!!!!!

Please pray for the Peters

Please pray for the Peters!!!!   They are having some issues with Felicia.  The enemy has come in like a flood to steal, kill, and destroy and to remove peace from their household.  BUT greater is He that is in us than he that is in the world.  
Pray for wisdom for Donna and Ernie.... and may Felicia be repentant followed by a close walk with the Lord.  Our Lord reigns... May the blood of Christ cover this situation.  He is able to accomplish all that concerns them.

Pray for Alexa Ross

Praying Friends, please pray for Alexa Ross, a friend of Felicia's who was in a terrible car wreck this morning. Alexa is in ICU, I do not know where nor her condition at this time. Alexa has a history of making bad lifestyle choices and she needs prayer for salvation and for healing.
See the news article below for details on the wreck:

Driver killed, juveniles hurt in Pulaski County wreck

By Gavin Lesnick
Thursday, March 17, 2011
A single-vehicle wreck in Pulaski County early Thursday killed the 18-year-old driver and hurt four juvenile passengers, including three whose injuries were described as extensive.
Police say marijuana and unlabeled prescription bottles were found in the car.
Anthony Holloway, of Alexander, was pronounced dead at the scene and the four passengers - whose names were not released - were transported to local hospitals after the 3:16 a.m. wreck. Their conditions were not immediately known.
The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office says Holloway was driving 1994 Honda Accord east in the 24700 block of Lawson Road when the car crossed the westbound lane, ran off the road and struck a bridge culvert.
Two of the juvenile passengers were ejected from the vehicle, landing in a small creek under the bridge. A third passenger was trapped in the car and had to be extricated by firefighters. Those passengers had extensive injuries, authorities said, adding the precise extent was unclear.
A fourth passenger, who was sitting in the front seat, had only minor injuries.

Prayer and Praise

Susan Bowden's Blood Pressure is up, and she has been to the doctor to get it down.  (this is per Susan Brown who is in contact with her.).  Please pray for her and for the doctor.   God is our Healer.

Also a praise from Suzanne Patton which she will share more about on Friday night.  Jennifer is doing better (again more on that Friday night)   and she and her husband seem to be doing well..  AND Grayson is beginning to make great strides in his recovery.  Praise the Name of the Lord.  He is our only HOPE a sure HOPE and anchor.

AND Japan....  Japan.... Japan.   Please pray for the furtherance of the gospel in the middle of this difficult time.  For the missionaries, Father, be their strength and hope.... and for all the mothers and fathers and children of Japan. 

Carol Smith our sister in law

Today is the day for Carol's breast surgery.... lumpectomy unless they find cancer in the tissues around the lump.  Please pray for her.
My b/p is going down slowly but had to use the prednisone last night..... long story.... but I am fine.  God is good and I am grateful.  Please continue to pray and give thanks.
See you all at Jim and Susan's on Friday night.  God be praised.

Community Group meeting 3/18

Well, not sure where to start, but thank to all who knew and prayed as my B/P went back up after surgery.... to staggering heights.  God is good, and we figured out it was the Prednisone that I was putting in my eyes (both of them) that was the culprit.  Now two days since the I stopped the Prednisone, I am a little red eyed (since that the purpose of the cortisone was to keep the inflammation out of the eyes) but my B/P is going down.   Thanks to God and you all for your prayers.

Community Group will be held at The Browns at 7PM on Friday night 3/18.  Sorry, Suzanane, I misread the name on the list... but you will get your turn.  AND Thanks to the Browns for hosting us.  Please let us know if you will be able to attend or NOT be able to attend.  The discussion is on Chapter 6 of Radical... and we will have a great time of prayer and praise.  You all come!!!

 And another quote...  Just something to think about. 


"Self-denial is different than taking up one's cross.
To take up his cross is the process of crucifying the sinful passions of the flesh.
Self-denial is the deliberate curtailing of healthy passions and desires for the sake of pursuing Jesus harder

Pray for.... and a quote

I used to use a website that listed a nation to pray for every week so that by the end of the year we had prayed for every nation.  Well, their site changed and now I found another site but it does not give as much info on the country.  This week it is Bolivia.  Please pray for Bolivia AND let's also pray for Tokyo, Japan since they had a huge earthquake and a tsunami during the our night.  The sight of that wall of water covering the earth is almost unbelievable.   May God use this to bring many to Christ and protect and use the missionaries in this time.  May His name be glorified in all the earth.

Now as I promised... another quote...  (I know you all are loving this especially since you may have seen my inability to get one of the quotes in a correct visual pattern a few days back.... it gave you joy and laughter, didn't it???) But first.... I went to the Ash Wednesday Service at church which reminded me of my youth in the Lutheran Church.  The symbolism took on life as we had ashes put on our foreheads and took communion at the foot of the cross.  Yes, just symbolism... but powerful in helping me remember the price paid for my life. He gave His life on a tree... the Son of God.  Amazing love.  It reminded me to be ready to give away my life every day to the One who can use it in the lives of others since #1 My life is His. (not the part, but the whole of it)  #2  He lives in me. Therefore when I "go" I have Him to give others... His life, His money, His heart, His...    Hmmm!!!  And now the quote.

Our happiness comes, too, not in the having but in the handing over.

Give your life away in exchange for many lives, give away your blessings to multiply blessings, give away so that many might increase, and do it all for the love of God.

If I messed up... please remember that I am writing with a patch over one eye.  Excuses, excuses.

Home and doing well

I am home from my #2 cataract surgery and doing well..... AND when I got there my B/P was high.... sky high...  higher than the week before high... do you know what I mean???  Then I settled in, prayed, relaxed, and it kept going down and down and in the surgery it was NORMAL!!!!!  (last week it stayed high throughout the surgery.)   This must be nerves that I am honestly NOT aware of but are there anyway.  Thanks so much for your prayers!  I so appreciate them. Told the anesthetist that the lower B/P was absolutely God and the prayers of the saints.  Thanks again.

A quote and prayer request

First, don't forget to pray for my surgery tomorrow.... Right eye.  My B/P was high last time and remained high throughout the procedure.  Since I had just been to the doctor 2 weeks before and it was normal then... I am a little puzzled, but ask your prayers.
Also our sister-in-law Carol was supposed to have a lumpectomy for a cancerous mass in her breast.  It was postponed because they found another spot behind it and biopsied it yesterday.  Her surgery should be on Friday now.   If the spot is cancer I am pretty sure they will remove her entire breast, etc.

Now the quote.... just couldn't resist it since we are starting the Lenten Season today.

"A follower of Jesus expresses

                                                               an extravagant humility

                                                               at an extravagant cost

                                                              for an extravagant Savior."

-                                                              Rev. Clay Holland
                                                                   John 12:1-8



A missionaries words....

This below is from a blog that I read called "From the Unpaved Road".  It is written by a missionary to the Sudan.  All that is in black print is from her blog.

Missions is about romance. It is not about strategy or methods or theology. Not ultimately. It is about romance. It is about Jesus winning for Himself a Bride from every tribe and tongue and language and people and nation. It is about finding her even while she sleeps in bars and brothels and bringing her home.

Can I say it again?

MISSIONS IS ABOUT ROMANCE. Not results or numbers or logic or reason. If it ever stops being about romance, I stop too. Stop until I find where I lost touch with Him. Only when I am in the center of this love story of His, do I have anything to offer.

My prayer for you: that YOU would be swept off your feet into the romance of HIS Good News right where you are reading. May He show YOU in this moment how wildly YOU too are loved.
AMEN!!!!!!

[Fellowship Sageworks Prayer Requests] Willshire's

Fellowship Sageworks Prayer Requests has posted a new item, 'Willshire's'

Pray for Rose and Roland Willshire as they attend to Rose's mother, Mary Wilson.
Mary had a stroke and the bleeding continues with little hope of containment.
She is at Baptist Hospital, room 713.

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Community Group rewind

Look at this happy couple!!!!!  Jim and Susan Brown were celebrating their anniversary last night, and we were so blessed to celebrate it with them.  Note the happy smiles.... evidence of God in their lives and a blessed marriage.  Praise His Name!!  And here some pics of the happy couple and the yummy cake that Donna and Ernie provided for the occaision.  Thanks so much to the Peters!!!



Tonight was full of good sharing and discussion AND prayer. We all have so much to be thankful for even in the middle of trials.  Let's continue to lift our praise and our petitions to the One that is Maker of Heaven and Earth and able to do all things.   We wait with eager anticipation to see what He will do.   Thanks also again for your prayers for me.  We love you all... so much. 

Update and quote

Well, I am off to the doctor in a few minutes, but wanted to thank you all for your prayers. He will remove the patch/bandage... and we shall see what things look like. Hmmm!!!   The procedure appeared to go extremely well... at least from my end, which was a peaceful, grateful place in Him.  More on that tonight..... Community Group meeting at City Smiths (so named by the Country Smiths), for discussion on Chapter 5 and prayer.  Dan please bring us an update on Dorothy.  If you can't make it please send me one. 

Now here is a quote from C.S. Lewis that I saw somewhere today.

“Good things as well as bad, you know, are caught by a kind of infection. If you want to get warm, you must stand near the fire: if you want to be wet, you must get in the water. If you want joy, power, peace, eternal life, you must get close to, or even into, the thing that has them. (GOD).... They are a great fountain of energy and beauty spurting up at the very centre of reality (of Him). . . . Once a man is united to God, how could he not live forever? Once a man is separated from God, what can he do but wither and die?” - from Mere Christianity

Pray for excellent vision

Hey group. Linda is having eye surgery tomorrow morning (and again next Thursday). Pray for calm, no pain, and excellent vision after. I can see the pillar of light !! God Bless !!

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[Fellowship Sageworks Prayer Requests] Bereavement - Dennis Lowe

Fellowship Sageworks Prayer Requests has posted a new item, 'Bereavement -
Dennis Lowe'

Dennis Lowe - DOD: 2/28/11 (brother: Doug [Patty] Lowe)  Arrangements are
pending in Russellville. 

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[Fellowship Sageworks Prayer Requests] Bereaveent - Fran Pope

Fellowship Sageworks Prayer Requests has posted a new item, 'Bereaveent - Fran
Pope'

Fran Pope DOD:2/26/11 (husband: Charles Pope)  A memorial service is Tuesday,
March 1, at 2:00 p.m. at Stephens Dearman Funeral Home in Monticello. 
Visitation is prior to the service.

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Glory Hallelujah!!!!   Donna's mom is home and doing better although she is very weak.  Please continue to pray for her.

AND Dorothy got to go home, too, and she is feeling pretty good today.  She will have a spinal tap on Thursday, and after the test she will have to lie on her back for 4-6 hours.  So she will be there a large part of the day.  Please continue to pray for her .... AND for Dan who still is not feeling well.  They really need our prayers. 

Don't forget the others in the group who can use your prayers... plus Joshua (8), our grandson, who broke his collar bone on Thursday.  He is in a brace and pretty uncomfortable but is a quite a tough guy.  Went to the High School semi state Bball finals on Friday although he was in a lot of pain that day.... just couldn't stand to miss it.  :-)

This from Dan

This past week has been a crazy one. I came down with my annual case of sinus infection and lost 2 and a half days of work. I am still trying to get over the stuff. Mother was experiencing small dizzy spells all week. It culminated with a real bad dizzy spell along with vomiting all over herself in front of dad while visiting him last Saturaday, 02/19/11. She was taken to Baptist ER by way of MEMS. She has been experiencing dizzy spells off and on since entering the hospital. Call me for the details. I am just not feeling up to writing out all the details. Thank you for listening.


Just be in prayer that there is nothing serious. Her spirit is quite low. She is just sick of being sick.

Dorothy is in room 723 at Baptist. 
Dan also asked about you, Donna and Ernie and Donna's mom...  I am sure he is praying for you.  Please pray for Dorothy and Dan, and Donna's mom...

Just in case you wondered

Just in case you wondered.....  the reason that I have not put up a new country to pray for is that the site that I get that info from has not changed the country.  So we can continue to pray for the United Arab Emirates (which I still can't say) or pray for them AND Libya, Bahrain, Egypt, etc. 

A young friend told me yesterday that a friend of hers dreamed that God was raining fire on the world.... can I get an Amen???  Actually I am not sure what is going on but I do know the One who is in control, and I wait with eager expectation to see what He is going to do in all this. AND I think of 2 Peter 3:1-13... and then "Therefore, beloved, since you look for these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, spotless and blameless, and regard the patience of our Lord as salvation... through v 18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.

Update Donna's mother

Dr. Henry, the cardiologist, came to see Donna's mother and said he is hoping she'll be ok to go home by the weekend. Donna thinks that means "Friday".  Donna also said that she's off pain meds for the sciatica so we will see if God performed a miracle. 

Thanks for your prayers for them all.  Please continue to pray!

Prayer request.... Donna's mother

Donna had to take her mom to The Heart Hospital at 2AM this morning with congestive heart failure.  She is still in the emergency room at 5:30AM and will be admitted to the hospital when they can get her a room. Donna says that it is a very busy place.  Please pray for this whole situation....  her mother's health, a room in the hospital, and strength and wisdom for Donna and Ernie and Lloyd.

[Fellowship Sageworks Prayer Requests] Deanne Goodrich

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info from Michael J. Hufnagel

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Date: Friday, February 18, 2011, 10:31 PM

Jerry Sittser's book is called: A Grace Disguised- How the Soul Grows Through Loss

Sermon series coming up after the 6 weeks on the Tabernacle:

4 week series on Doors- Using the illustration of different doors like the Garage Door (Community), Closet Door (Prayer/ Intimacy) , Storage Door (Forgiveness/ Hidden Sin) and ending with the Front Door on Easter (Salvation)

4 week series on Beautiful: Romans 10:15 "Beautiful are the feet of those who bring the Good News."

8 week series on Walking Wisely: Selected Proverbs Scriptures

Michael J. Hufnagel

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update from Dan

Linda,


 I didn’t sleep as well last night as the night before and today I will need to work the whole day. This all said, I must bow out tonight again. I will really miss the fellowship.

Prayer requests:

That we the Church would truly repent of our sins and allow the Holy Spirit full reign of our lives

Revival

Quick and full recovery from this “bug”

Mother: She has experienced 3 dizzy spells this week with the worst one last night. These deal with the inner ear and are not related to stroke symptoms(Praise The Lord) but the threat of falling and breaking bones is increased. I will be calling the Ear Specialist today to let them know and will probably be getting her in for a check up asap. Right now just pray that she will not fall.

I am in the process of changing anti-depressants. The one I am on now is fighting with my anti-seizure medication. Pray that the new one will be friendly with the other drugs I take.

Thank you for all your prayers.
Dan

Prayer request

Jim's brother who has emphysema is in the hospital with difficulty breathing and is also coughing up a lot of thick mucous.  He is on antibiotics and breathing treatments.  At the sam time his wife, Carol, was diagnosed with breast cancer yesterday.  She is the one that we prayed for when she had an acoustic neuroma and a heart attack... all within the last year and a half.  She has a stress test for her heart tomorrow that she is requesting prayer for.... and an MRI on Tuesday for the cancer.  Please, please pray for them.... first for the stress test tomorrow.  She is experiencing some neck pain and other symptoms that concern her.  She is a believer and in good spirits.

thanks... see you tomorrow night.
His,
linda

Community Group Meeting Friday Night

What a great night of discussion, prayer, and praise we had on Friday night.  Your insights and comments in the discussion were challenging and thought provoking.  Thanks so much for your participation.   Then on Sunday I felt like Brandon reiterated a lot of what we talked about on Friday night.... the Holy Spirit... the church building being used extravagantly by God on Saturday night...  the assurance of the presence of God in us every day.... the seemingly more explicit invitation for anyone to come to the "living room" for prayer, just to talk, or for ministry... and much more. (I know that they always mention that, but it seemed to stick out to me this Sunday.)  And what a great message and beginning to an exciting sermon series.  We are blessed.  Dan and Susan Bowden, you were MISSED. 

NOW.... we will continue that journey with God in our little group on Friday night at our home (City Smith's) for a Chili EAT, discussion of Chapter 4 (Jim sent out the questions), and a time of prayer.   Mike and Suzanne Hufnagel will be joining us for the evening.  Please let me know if you will NOT be coming as I need to make sure the food and the table set up is in place.  I am planning now that you all will be coming.... and so look forward to our time together in Him.

Prayer Request

Hebrews tells us that we can come before the throne of God for grace to help in time of need!!!!!  So here is another opportunity... a need that we can carry to the throne.  Felicia Peters is going through a hard time and really needs our prayers!!!   And please pray that God will give Donna and Ernie wisdom and guidance through this time.   Saints, let's meet at the throne on their behalf....  on our knees calling out to Him.
 
This is a quote I read recently.  "The battle for our children's lives is waged on our knees.  When we don't pray it is like sitting on the sidelines watching our children in a war zone getting shot at from every angle.  When we pray we are in the battle alongside them appropriating God's power on their behalf.  Using the Word in our prayers is a powerful weapon against which NO enemy can prevail."   Nothing is too difficult for our God.   He IS our glory... the lifter of our heads... and He will accomplish all the concerns us.  There is NONE like our GOD...  NONE.   He is mighty to save and to work His will.   Glory to His Name!!!!!

Community Group will meet on Friday night at 7PM at the city Smiths (Jim and Linda).  We will discuss Chapter 3 of Radical... and lift our voices in prayer and praise to HIM.

Community Group Meeting Update

Just got a call from Susan Brown, and she is not feeling well tonight.  So Jim and I will be hosting Community Group tomorrow night, God willing.  Jim (Smith) just told me that there is a possibility of ice tomorrow which will mean that we may be cancelling the meeting but until then we will plan to meet here at 7PM. 

Some prayer requests.....  Jeremy is in Dallas with his friend, Jennifer, and he fell on the ice there.  He is sore in his back, elbows, etc, but so far no medical care needed. 
Susan Bowden fell on the ice at PA a couple days ago and has had to do some physical therapy for sprains and soreness. 
Dan Ludvigson is having some discomfort in his head and is having an EEG tomorrow AM.  More on that as I know it.
Meet you at the throne of grace.  His grace IS sufficient... His love is sure.  Glory to His Name

Checking in

Just a note to check in with you.  Wanted to explain that the reason I didn't send a different country for us to pray for this past week and today ... is that I get it from a site that didn't update last week.... so it is still Afghanistan.  They must really need our prayers.  I was thinking also that Egypt, the furtherance of the gospel there, and safety for the missionaries, might be a good thing to add to our prayer list. 

Also wanted to remind you that Community Group meets this Friday at 7PM the Brown's home to discuss Lesson 3.  Great chapter to think about and discuss and to lift to HIM in prayer and praise.   Please let them know if you will be able to attend.

AND....  today....  Keep looking for Him in all that is around you....  even in the mundane....  the ordinary....  the hard....   He is in them all..... working to make us into the image of His Son and to give us eyes of wonder and gratitude.  "Earth's crammed with heaven, and every common bush afire with God.  But only he who sees, takes off his shoes, the rest sit round it, and pluck blackberries."   Elizabeth Barrett Browning.

Miracles

There are only two ways to live your life.  One is as if nothing is a miracle.  The other is as if everything is.
Albert Einstein      
Soooo since we know everything IS a miracle ....  life, breath, air, water, food, His creation, and  especially abundant new life in Him, etc .... Let's praise Him for the miracle of today..... whatever it brings.  
To Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. AMEN.  Eph 3:21

[Fellowship Sageworks Prayer Requests] Jane Dodd

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Jane needs prayer as she cares for her adult daughter, Jeanna. Jeanna had a
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[Fellowship Sageworks Prayer Requests] Martha Fitzgerald

Fellowship Sageworks Prayer Requests has posted a new item, 'Martha Fitzgerald'

Martha's father, Charles Dietz, is at home with hospice care. He has wide-spread
cancer. Please pray for Martha as she ministers to her mom and dad.

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After Friday night I remembered a David Platt sermon that I had seen a few years ago.  I had saved it to my favorites and would listen to it occaisionally.  Jim and I listened to it and thought it might be helpful for you to see it so that you could see him and hear his heart. It is just one of 6 messages he did on what the gospel demands.   This one is on giving. The rest are available on the Brook Hills Church site.... but I am sending this one that I found on Vimeo a few years ago.  It is long and when I first listened to it I had to turn it off and pray and think before I could go on.  I told Jim just to listen to it for 15 minutes to get the flavor of the man and his message from God.  He listened for 15 minutes and then kept listening to the end.  :-) 

I talked to a lady at David Platt's church yesterday, and she said that when she heard the first message on what the gospel demands she left stunned and wasn't sure if she wanted to hear more.  :-)  Now she says that the messages have been life changing for their church.

Here is the site   http://www.vimeo.com/5833626   

Grateful for you all and our walk together in Him.

Community Group

What a great night of discussion of the book, Radical, and a precious time of prayer and praise!!!!  The book is giving us lots to think about and to take to the scriptures for verification and to our lives for application.  May God, by His Holy Spirit, work His will and purposes in each of our lives.  Praise His Name!  And, we enjoyed a second birthday celebration for Jim Brown since last night was his actual birthday.  Thanks for letting us celebrate with you. 

Now here is the calendar for the rest of the year.... subject to change, of course.  I will post the date, the home where we will be meeting, and the Chapter that we will be discussing....God willing.  The homes are not all filled in yet, but that will be taken care of as the year progresses.

Feb 4th...  at Jim/Susan Brown's... Chapter 3

Feb 18th... at Jim/Linda Smith's.... we will EAT Jim Brown's chili (and possibly some of Linda's) this night and MEET at 6:30.  We will however, still discuss the 4th Chapter of Radical and pray.

March 4th.... at Ernie/Donna Peter's  Chapter 5

March 18th.... Chapter 6

April 8th....Chapter 7

April 22nd ....  Chapter 8

May 6th.... Chapter 9

May 20....  Celebration of Grace!!!!! and end of year.

We love you all!!!

Community Group memories and plans

Friday night was a wonderful time of praise and a great time of discussion of what God was showing us as we read the book, Radical. Thank you, Susan, for encouraging us to spend the night in just praise to our God.... there was a sweet, sweet presence in that place as we praised. Our God does indeed inhabit the praises of His people. I am hoping that we can start every prayer time together with a glorious time of praise before we go one to praying for needs. He is worthy of all of our praise!

Now two of our reasons to praise were and are these two Birthday Boys below. We are grateful for you both.... so grateful. I was just thinking as I wrote this that Ernie is responsible for this blog!!! Thanks to Him and to you, Ernie!!! AND we will get another opportunity to celebrate Jim Brown when we meet yet again NEXT FRIDAY, January 21st (Jim Brown's B'day) at the city Smiths. Yes, you read that correctly. Since we had a conflict on the 28th we have moved the meeting forward a week. That means that we will be discussing Chapter 2 of Radical next Friday. Jim will send the questions to you ASAP.... but you can begin reading until then. Great book.... as it puts the Word in front of us in a pointed way. Ah..... two-edged sword that judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. May we always let it do it's work in our lives.

Now to the pictures...... Thanks, Suzanne, for the cake and the hospitality.

Glory to His Name!!!! Blessed New Year!!!!

CG Meeting

Hope everyone survived the snow and then the cold. Don't know about you, but I'm ready for some 50 degree days.
We are meeting at Suzanne Patton's home at 7:00 PM Friday evening, the 14th. Format will be slightly different. We would like to start by 7:15 with the Radical study questions. At 8:00 we will go to prayer with our prayer focus on praise. Praising Him for who He is, what He's done, how we see Him moving, etc.; however the Spirit leads us to praise.
Please let Suzanne know if you will not be able to be there.
Jim Smith

SageWorks Meeting January 9th

The SageWorks Kick-Off meeting for January 9th 6:00 to 7:30 PM has been canceled and rescheduled for January 23rd.

Community Group

Well, I am in town for a couple days and then will be going back to Erin's for 2 weeks. In the meantime I wanted to get the date for the next community group set. We will meet at Suzanne's on Jan 14th at 7PM. Jim will send you discussion questions for the first chapter of Radical. We will discuss the chapter for about 45 minutes and then go right to prayer. Please let Suzanne know if you will be able to come on the 14th. Thanks so much. Have a Blessed New Year in Him.

[Fellowship Sageworks Prayer Requests] Riggan Family

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Bereavement

Anthony and Nicole Riggan (Anthony's parents: Tony and Mary Jane Riggan; sister:
Maggie Riggan; grandmother: Gloria Crossland). Anthony and Nicole were killed in
a plane crash yesterday, December 23, in Colorado Springs. Anthony was flying
the plane with his wife onboard. Arrangements are pending. Pray earnestly for
the family.

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[Fellowship Sageworks Prayer Requests] Riggan Family

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BEREAVEMENT

Anthony and Nicole Riggan

(Anthony's parents: Tony and Mary Jane Riggan; sister: Maggie). Anthony and
Nicole were killed in a plane crash in Colorado Springs yesterday, December 23.
(Anthony was flying the private plane with his wife onboard.) Arrangements are
pending. Please be in earnest prayer for this family.
(Anthony's parents: Tony and Mary Jane Riggan; sister: [...]

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Next Community Group Meeting

We are planning to meet for the first time next year on Jan 14th at Suzanne Patton's home. Please let me know if this date is okay with you. The date is later than we usually meet but it allows me to be at the meeting. If it is not convenient for you we will move it up a week to the 7th of Jan.

Jim and I are leaving tomorrow and will be back on Christmas Day... and then I will be leaving again 3 days later to go back to Erin's. Please pray for Erik as he travels to Israel with his dad and brother. AND for Erin and I as we take care of those four sweet little boys. That God will use our time together.... and his time with his brother and father.

His,
Linda

Merry Christmas and.....

Merry Christmas from our house to yours..... We love you all!!!

Now that is a better picture of the man that makes us smile and also points us to God. Happy Birthday, Jerry.... and God bless you REAL BIG!!!!

Celebration of Grace

I can't even imagine how to begin to tell you how full my heart is because of all that God has done and is doing in and around all of us.... even in the midst of trials and struggles.

So first let me introduce you to Jacey Marie Peters with her precious momma, Felicia. Felicia astounded doctors and most of us with how little pain she had and how easy the delivery was..... but none of it was a surprise to our Lord who has answered our prayers as Donna said, "In everything they asked Him to do". Glory to His Name!!!
The following two pictures were taken in the hospital. What sweet pictures!!!

The next pictures were taken at Donna and Ernie's on Sunday when Jim and I made a quick stop to see that precious baby. She is beautiful and sooooo peaceful... just like her momma.

Couldn't you just eat her up!!!!

Now we come to another picture of the grace of God. Mr. Jerry Smith. We celebrated his birthday a little late, but we were so glad that he and Sherry could come to the big EAT. We really missed the Peters but I think they were very happy right where they were. I actually downloaded the wrong picture but will send that in the next post. I am not so very good at this blog thing.

We will be meeting in January to discuss the first chapter of Radical and to pray and praise as we begin the new year. Details on that will be coming soon. We are blessed... that is for sure.

Felicia and Erin

See you all tonite for yummy eats and fellowship and praise at the Brown's lovely home at 6PM.
Glory To God in the Highest.

Don't forget to pray for Felicia today... she is in labor and delivery right now and all is well. and please pray for Erin who is having her ultrasound... remember that she may have had exposure to that virus that several months ago so this is their first look since then. God is in control... praise His name!!!

God is good

Linda just called and said Jim Brown's deal just went through. I know Jim and Susan are celebrating, as are we. God's timing is perfect. Please remember to thank Him for His provision.

Please pray

Please pray for Jim Brown this morning. He is working on a deal that God brought out of the blue and it needs to be finalized this morning. Susan feels that God initiated this deal in response to their prayers so let's join with them at the throne of grace for success for Jim.... and glory to our Lord!!!!! Praise His Name!!!!

Update ... Community Group Christmas Celebration

We have had a change of venue for the Community Group Christmas Celebration. Jim and Susan Brown have asked to have the gathering at their home. We will meet there at 6PM this Friday the 17th for beef brisket.... yum!!!!! We will have a dessert of something yummy AND of praise to our Lord. I know that it will be a great time of fellowship and celebration of the birth of Immanuel..... Christ in us.... our Redeemer.

Please let me, Linda, know if you will be able to attend so we can finish plans for the meal.

[Fellowship Sageworks Prayer Requests] Terry Hirsch

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Urgent prayer for Terry Hirsch. Her brother had a brain aneurism rupture this
morning. (Jerry Hirsch in Denver.) He is in a coma and the prognosis is not
favorable.

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Just checking in. We ARE meeting at the Peters tomorrow night at 7PM. The code is #1371. Don't forget to put the # sign first.
We have much to pray about and here is something to pray about before the meeting tomorrow night. Suzanne's daughter, Jennifer (Grayson's mom) is in a treatment facility for detox for alcohol and Zanac. We have already seen God's hand in getting her to the treatment facility. Please pray for Jennifer and her husband, Ted, and the children, Olivia and Grayson, as they go through these waters. Is 43:1-3. That God will not let them be overwhelmed but that they will come out stronger in their lives with Him and in their marriage and their family. God be praised there is nothing too difficult for HIM.

Love you guys and look forward to our time together in prayer and praise.

Community Group and update

First, Kristin had her stent taken out today. They also took that opportunity to go up and look at her kidney again. It is improving and so is she although this brought on a lot of pain again. However, they are coming for Thanksgiving dinner.... God willing! Praise His Name!!

NOW.... seems strange to talk about Christmas before Thanksgiving, butI would like to have the Community Group Christmas get together at our house on December 17th if that is not too late in December for you all. Jim and Susan have something on Dec 3, and I MAY have to watch Kelly's children on the next Friday soooo that leaves Dec 17th. Please let me know. If this date is not good we can try another day of the week earlier in the month. The menu will be decided later.

We love you all and appreciate you and your prayers for us and for the whole Com Group family. Have a Blessed Thanksgiving!! We have so so much to be thankful for.
The God who made the world and all thing in it, since He is Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in temples made with hands, neither is He served by human hands, as though He needed anything, since He Himself gives to all life and breath and all things: and He made from one, every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their habitation that they should seek God, if perhaps they might grope for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us.... FOR IN HIM WE LIVE AND MOVE AND HAVE OUR BEING!!! Acts 17:24-28.
Now to Him who is able to do exceeding abundantly beyond all that we ask or thin, according to the power that works within us... to HIM be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. AMEN!!!!
HE IS WORTHY OF ALL OF OUR PRAISE!!!!!

[Fellowship Sageworks Prayer Requests] Timothy Thompson

Fellowship Sageworks Prayer Requests has posted a new item, 'Timothy Thompson'

Timothy Thompson (parents: Ray & Sondra Thompson) is in the hospital with
septiic conditions. He has brain swelling due to elevated amonia levels. Pray
the antibiotics will effectively treat the problem without causing further
damage.

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[Fellowship Sageworks Prayer Requests] Mark Webb

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Mark Webb (son of Mike and Jann Webb) was involved in a serious accident Sunday
afternoon that resulted in a grave head injury.  Mark is miraculously still
living after a two hour surgery to relieve pressure on his brain.  The next
24-48 hours are critical for Mark.

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Pray for Mark Webb

Mark Webb (son of Mike and Jan) has sustained a critical head-brain injury. He is at Baptist Hospital.

He needs a miracle prayer as we are accustomed to humbly requesting.  Please pray for him.

Pray Kristen's Kidneys

From Suzanne:
just talked with Linda....Kristen is out of surgery and doing well....surgery was more extensive than they thought it would be ...Linda had planned to come home late Friday but it most likely will be Saturday morning.

Pray for Dan and Mom Dorothy

from Dan:
Hi Ernie,

Had to take mom to the ER last evening and didn't get home until after 1am today. I will not be coming tomorrow night. Mom had the same symptoms that she had the last time that had been diagnosed as a small stroke and was told when she had them again to get right to the hospital. As it turns out she has a case of sinusitis. The sinus drainage can cause nausea and dizziness. I never knew this and I have had sinusitis plenty of times. Well, she is on the road to recovery but I am pooped and probably fighting the same thing. Will fill you in.
Until then,
Dan

[Fellowship Sageworks Prayer Requests] Pam Cameron

Fellowship Sageworks Prayer Requests has posted a new item, 'Pam Cameron'

While on a tour in the mid-East, Pam fell off a camel and broke her ankle in two
places. Pray they will be able to fly back home tomorrow from Egypt. Pray for no
further complications.

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[Fellowship Sageworks Prayer Requests] Nancy Scott

Fellowship Sageworks Prayer Requests has posted a new item, 'Nancy Scott'

Nancy is having a thyroid biopsy Tuesday, November 9. Pray for clear diagnosis.

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[Fellowship Sageworks Prayer Requests] Bill Rush

Fellowship Sageworks Prayer Requests has posted a new item, 'Bill Rush'

Bill Rush had surgery Monday. Surgery was successful and the prognosis is good.
Pray for complete healing and strength. He will begin chemo in the near future.

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[Fellowship Sageworks Prayer Requests] Sondra Thompson

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Sondra had surgery this morning. She is at St Vincent Hospital. Pray for a quick
recovery.

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Please pray for Elizabeth and Joseph Ray

Fellowship Sageworks Prayer Requests has posted a new item, 'Urgent Prayer'

Please pray for Elizabeth and Joseph Ray.[ Ben and JoAnne Rush's daughter and Terry and Marian Ray's daughter-in-law] She is pregnant and due date is Dec. 26.
She mustdeliver the baby today, Oct. 28, due to high blood pressure and a leaking umbilical cord. Please pray for a safe delivery and a healthy baby.
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Community Group Meeting Friday

I'm home from Indianapolis and things went very well. Thanks for your prayers. Now we are off to Big Cedar soooo this will be the last communication until we return. Community Group will be meeting at Suzanne's home on Friday night at 7PM. Thanks, Suzanne. I praise God that we have this opportunity to meet without fear.... time is short and the days are evil. AND I praise God that we can meet with like minded believers that we love and raise our voices to Him in praise, confession, and petition. He is worthy of all of our praise.... and Nothing is too difficult for HIM. See you there!!!!

A poem I came across awhile back should give you something to meditate on for awhile:

I asked God for strength, that I might achieve;
I was made weak, that I might learn humbly to obey.
I asked God for healthe, that I might do greater things
I was given infirmity, that I might do better things
I asked for riches, that I might be happy
I was given poverty, that I might be wise
I asked for power, that I might have the praise of men;
I was given weakness, that I might feel the need of God
I asked far all things, that I might enjoy life;
I was given life, that I might enjoy all things
I got nothing I asked for but everything I had hoped for
Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered
I am among men, most richly blessed.

author, unknown

Reminders

I will be leaving town tomorrow to do a workshop in Indianapolis.... please pray!! Also the last I heard Grayson was at home with him mother recovering. Praise the Lord!!! Suzanne, keep us posted, please, and we all need to continue to pray for him.

Also do not forget that Sunday night, the 17th, some of us have committed to bring dessert or cheese plate to the Sunday night Sageworks event. You know who you are. :-) AND we will be meeting for prayer (community group) at 7PM on Friday night, the 22nd at Suzanne's home (thanks, Suzanne). Susan, will you tell Susan Bowden? I will be home only a couple days between now and then.

I still stand in awe at what God has done and is doing around us. I am also completely convinced that our amazing, awesome God is calling us more and more to prayer and praise... and time with Him for direction.... and just plain adoration. He is worthy of all of our time.. all of our praise.

To Him who is able to do exceeding abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us.. to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. AMEN!

Sageworks Sunday night recap

Just a quick recap of last night's Sageworks gathering. Bill P spoke, and it was really good. You might want to listen to it or watch it on the Sageworks website. His title Second Half Roadblocks. Here are the five points but I may not have them all exactly right....
1. We begin drifting in our relationship with God... our sense of God's presence... not like we were when we were first saved.. on fire for Him, etc. The solution... We should pursue conversations that cultivate our relationship with God... talk to Him. Bill is going to put a Gordon MacDonald article on the website about conversations with God.
2. We forget the God vision we had for our lives.. We need to seek a new spiritual mission for our lives... Find where God wants us to be working for Him at this point in time.
3. We stop exercising the convictions that transformed us. When we were first saved all that mattered was Him... we thought Jesus was coming every day. We need to recommit to the priorities that transformed us. Long obedience in the same direction.
4. Not sure I got this right.... but it is about it was about Being aware of our influence on others and look for opportunities to leverage (?) that influence. Example... Caleb... "Others feared but I followed the Lord fully." Sorry.... I must have drifted off... :-) not like #1 drifting though. David Palmer shared his One Day at a time ministry and book, I think... how he spoke at the Women's Prison and told of his life change... they loved it. He was shocked that they wanted to hear from him.
5. We no longer focus on leaving an ultimate contribution (I say "legacy of faith").
We should use our gifts to leave an ultimate contribution.
I thought of the Jim Cymbala message on the fact that the enemy wants to steal our first love... distract us.... fill our lives with other things.... AND he wants to steal our desire to do what God called us to do. So some sounded familiar and again challenged me.

Love you all....

Suzanne's grandson

Well, I am not sure who I talked to about what... so here is a quick synopsis. (Susan, please communicate with Susan Bowden if you can). Grayson McComb was in a bad car accident and is in critical condition at the Regional Medical Center in Memphis, TN. He has internal injuries and possibly head trauma and has had at least one surgery and possibly two surgeries since the accident before midnight on Friday night. His condition is critical. Suzanne is there but we cannot reach her since she doesn't have a cell phone. I did alert Shelby by voice mail and Bill P on the phone. Please pray for Grayson, Olivia (sister), Jennifer (his mom), his dad, Suzanne, and Suzanne's dad, doctors, etc.... and that God would be glorified!.

God is able to accomplish all that concerns Grayson.....NOTHING is too difficult for HIM!!!! Praise His Holy Name!!! Was reading a passage in Romans for my class and it says that Abraham believed God "who gives life to the dead and calls into being that which does not exist"... and Abraham "in hope against hope" believed God.. and "with respect to the promises of God He did not waver in unbelief he grew strong in faith giving glory to God....." and so will we!!!! We don't have to understand all that He does or allows. (His ways are above our understanding) ... but we do need to set our minds on who He is.... the God who sees, is All Sufficient.... All Wise.... Holy God .... Jehovah Rapha.... who is LOVE and showed that by sending Jesus to die for us. Focus on Him and pray, pray.... travail in prayer!!
Also.... I read today's Jesus Calling yesterday (ladies)... so appropriate... More info later today... but Pray .... Arise church and pray.... God recovers what is taken.... His ways are perfect and good. Thanks for your words yesterday and your hearts to pray.

Okay.... here is the picture of four of the five who attended the birthday celebration yesterday.... including the two birthday girls (Sherry and Suzanne). Sorry we couldn't wait for you, Susan, but everyone had to leave. Maybe I will photoshop you in. What a great time.... what a great group of women. I love you all.

THEN.... GLORY!!!!!!!! What a night of praise at 2nd Baptist!!!!! Praising.... praising.... the musicians led us in amazing praise to our Awesome God. As Susan said.... Holy Holy Holy is the Lord God Almighty... kept going through her head and it kept a big smile on her face. He is LORD and He is HOLY!!!! Jim Cymbala did a great job of reminding us that Satan steals, kills, and destroys.... but Jesus came to give us life abundantly.... and Jesus (God) recovers and restores what the enemy has stolen.. and gives us life abundantly. What does he steal from us. He doesn't steal money or cars or "air bags". He wants to steal our first love. Why? so we will become distracted and mechanical about our religion. He wants to steal from us the calling on our lives... to be intercessors... to be teachers... to do whatever He called us to do... and then weaken the body of Christ. (Boy, Jim Cymbala sure explained that better than I did.) Letting the enemy steal from us only makes the body of Christ weaker... and there are so many other things that he steals....

The solution.... Resist the devil and He will flee from you. Arise in the name of Jesus and get back to your First Love.... take hold of the calling that He called you to.... and whatever He is stealing from those you love... Pray.. Pray... Pray for them with faith and fervor... boldly coming to the throne of grace and travailing for them until Christ is formed in them.... or until God heals, brings abundant life.... brings them a place of holiness.... releases them from sin.... etc..

Okay..... that is a reminder. Anyone who was there can add to this as I am sure I didn't do it justice. BUT GLORY TO HIS NAME..... WE HAD CHURCH LAST NIGHT!!!!! :-)