Happy Thanksgiving

Maggie, age 19
Emily, age 18

Jacob, age 13

Curt, age 12

Treyton, age 3 1/2

Brethren pray for us.---1 Thess. 5:25

Pray for us, for we are convinced that we have a clear conscience, wanting to conduct ourselves honorably in everything.----Hebrews 13:18

Paul, in his wisdom, knew he needed supernatural strength to withstand the enemy, and in his humility, he knew to ask his brothers and sisters to pray for him in this matter. Ephesians 6:10-20 ends with, "Pray for me also, that the message may be given to me when I open my mouth to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel...that I might be bold enough in Him to speak as I should" (vv.19-20) We want to be God's witnesses where ever we are. We don't want our self-interest (getting to Brazil NOW!) to interfere with God's divine schedule. Pray that Romans 12:2 will be true in our lives---And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

Pastor Russ Noss (http://www.f-f-m.org/)shared in his message last Wednesday from Psalm 57:1-11. When we are "in a cave", as David was in 1 Samuel 24, we need to first pray for mercy. (vv.1-4) We need to take refuge under His wings until this passes. God is working it all together for our good and for His glory. He will fulfill his promises. We just have to wait. He is working.

We also must praise His majesty. (vv.5-8) David went from being downcast to feeling steadfast. God want our mouths more than our might. We need to praise Him, and He'll take care of the rest.

It is also our duty to proclaim His message among the nations-nations meaning people groups. (vv.9-11) Revelations 7:9-10 says, "...behold, a great multitude which no one could number, OF ALL NATIONS, TRIBES, PEOPLES AND TONGUES, standing before the throne and before the lamb, clothed with white robes, with palm branches in their hands, and crying out with a loud voice, saying, "Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!" Yes, the title of this message was "God's Global Glory" and it was a missionary message! I know Pastor Russ didn't have us in mind when he prepared it, but God did!! Again.

Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified...---2 Thessalonians 3:1a

The hands and feet of Jesus

Maggie found this first picture on Jan and Scotty's blog (see link). A Frankfort church ministered in Obidos and took this picture in 2007. Maggie and I took the next 3 pictures in 2004. We believe this is the same little girl. We've prayed for her for 3 years, never knowing what happened to her. Praise God for the church in Obidos, Jan and Scotty, Amanda and the US groups who have continued to minister there!!!!






"It is the duty of every Christian to be Christ to his neighbor." Martin Luther

Matthew 25:35-36, 40 "...for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was in prison and you came to Me...Assuredly I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me."

Please let us be the hands and feet of Jesus, wherever we are.

None but Jesus--HillsongUnited

In the quiet, in the stillness
I know that You are God
In the secret of Your presence
I know there I am restored

When You call I won’t refuse
Each new day again I’ll choose

There is no one else for me
None but Jesus
Crucified to set me free
Now I live to bring Him praise

In the chaos, in confusion
I know You’re Sovereign still
In the moment of my weakness
You give me grace to do Your will

So when You call I won’t delay
This my song through all my days

There is no one else for me
None but Jesus
Crucified to set me free
Now I live to bring Him praise

All my delight is in You Lord
All of my hope, all of my strength
All my delight is in You Lord Forevermore