Michelle

I went up to spend a little time with the family last evening and to see Michelle. As her sister puts it, Michelle has a foot in both worlds at this point. They asked if I could go talk to her about letting go. So, I had some quality time with her and told her that it was ok to go and that all of us would be here to take care of Tom and would stand in for her as she moves on to be with God. It was a difficult conversation, but needed to be done. She is so frail and in a lot of pain. I just pray for God's Mercy to spare her of any more suffering and to help the family with closure. In many ways they have been blessed to be able to have all of this time to say "goodbye". As I hear more, I'll post for you. But, for now, things are just about the same. Please keep praying for God's Will.

Tonight's Bible Study Questions

Genesis: Study 6

In this study session we will be looking at two very compelling sections of Genesis. The first is the story of the Tower of Babel. Many are familiar with this story, but there’s a larger message hidden within its words that we all need to remember and apply to our everyday lives. The second section of Genesis we will study includes God’s call of Abram and the situation between Abram, Sarai and Pharaoh in Egypt. What’s important about Abram’s story here? What do you think about his actions when he and Sarai arrive in Egypt?

Genesis 11:1-9 (The Tower of Babel)

Questions for Discussion

What does the story of the Tower of Babel try to explain?

It seems as if the people who have settled in Shinar have some sort of foreknowledge of what will be done to them by God (verse 4). Is this really foreknowledge or simply something the author has put in the text to foreshadow events to come?

Why does God decide that He must interfere with the workings of man here? Where else in Genesis does a similar situation arise?

Within this story lies a very important lesson that God wants us to recognize and remember as we move along in our everyday lives. What is the message God has placed in this story?

Genesis 12:1-20 (The Call of Abram, Abram and Sarai in Egypt)

Let’s compare the way Abram reacts to what God asks of him and the way many today react. How can we account for the obvious difference?

What would your reaction be if God told you to leave the house you had inherited from your father, take your entire household (remember what we talked about concerning the definition of “household” in biblical times) and move to an entirely different country?

What does just this small section of Abram’s (Abraham’s) story tell us about him? How can we use the figure of Abram to improve ourselves?

Do you agree with Abram’s actions after he and Sarai get into Egypt? Essentially, what does Abram do in order to spare his own life?

What is Abram’s answer to the questions of Pharaoh after God has afflicted Pharaoh and his house with great plagues?

Compare and contrast the figures of Noah and Abram. How are they alike? How are they different? What does a close study of these two men tell us about the human condition?

FAMILY FUN NIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FRIDAY, MARCH 19 AT 6:00 

PLEASE BRING A SNACK TO SHARE

BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY

BRING FRIENDS

BRING NEIGHBORS

BRING YOUR SMILE

IF YOU DON'T HAVE ONE,

ONE WILL BE PROVIDED FOR YOU!

 

 

Communications Meeting

Tonight after Bible Study

Bible Study food

I have received word from Heather that she is bringing Lasagna and a fruit parfait (sp?). As I know more to share, I'll post it in the comment section of this post.

Update on Michelle

Good morning Friends. I woke up at 4:30 and felt compelled to get up and begin praying for Michelle and her family this morning. I was expecting to hear that she had passed through the night by the way the nurse talked yesterday, but I just talked to Michelle's brother and found that she is still with us, breathing comfortably, and waking up now and then being alert. They are administering morphine for the pain, so she is comfortable at this point. I will be heading up there later today to again cover this family with my prayers. I appreciate knowing all of you are helping me with the prayers as well. It means a lot to me knowing my Church Family is behind me. I'll update as I know more.

Something Beautiful

Something beautiful, something good
All my confusion He understood
All I had to offer Him was brokeness and stife
But he made something beautiful of my life

If there ever were dreams
That were lofty and noble
They were my dreams at the start
And hope for life's best were the hopes
That I harbor down deep in my heart
But my dreams turned to ashes
And my castles all crumbled, my fortune turned to loss
So I wrapped it all in the rags of life
And laid it at the cross.


Gaither Music

http://www.prayer-and-prayers.info/index.htm

O Thou, from whom all blessings flow,
I lift my heart to Thee;
In all my sorrows, conflicts, woes,
Dear Lord, remember me. Amen.
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Other refuge have I none;
Hangs my helpless soul on Thee:
Leave, ah! leave me not alone,
Still support and comfort me.
All my trust on Thee is stayed,
All my help from Thee I bring;
Cover my defenseless head
With the shadow of Thy wing! Amen.
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Abide with me! Fast falls the eventide,
The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide!
When other helpers fail and comforts flee,
Help of the helpless, O abide with me! Amen.

Michelle

Dear Friends, I have received word that Michelle's condition is deteriorating quickly and the family has asked for my presence today to guide her in prayer. I ask that you join me in prayer as we lift this beautiful soul to the Lord.

Meals needed

We are short on people providing food to the Bryant Family for Sunday (tomorrow) and the rest of next week. If anyone would like to provide a meal for the family, please contact Bev Stewart so she can coordinate the days so they are not without. Your help with this special ministry at this time would be greatly appreciated. So come on you great cooks from Hinkle - we need your help!

Update on Michelle Bryant

Hello everyone. I was able to go see Michelle today and what a sweet spirit that lady has! She is still hopeful that she can be healed. She said to me, "didn't you tell me that I could be healed?" Then she said, "Can you fix it?" It just broke my heart, but I told her that all I can do is pray on her behalf and that any healing is up to the Lord. I explained that He may choose a different type of healing that will be eternal. She just smiled with that sweet smile and said "yes, I know". Tom tells me the doctors are now saying she may only last a week in her present condition. But I was surprised that she wanted out of the bed and got up and walked into the living room to try to visit. The liver failure makes her confused at times and some of what she says doesn't make sense, but that is a result of the poisons going through her body and brain. She is a trooper and expressed how much she loves all of you and how much you all mean to her and Tom. They just celebrated 24 years of marriage and Tom intends to be at Hinkle on Sunday to put in their offering. I've been praying for them all day and just wish I could "fix it", but all I can do is be there for them right now. Your earnest prayers would be much appreciated. They are also open to any food or anything that any of you feel you want to do to show your support. If you want to do anything like that, please let Bev Stewart or Sharon Griffith know since they will be coordinating food. Either they or myself can give you directions to their home. Michelle's sister and husband will be arriving from Pennsylvania this evening along with her and Tom's children. When I left, Michelle gave me a kiss and thanked me for being her support system. You just have to know how tore up I am at this time. Thank you for all of your support and prayers for this special couple. Bob

Update on Paulette's Dad

His hip is definately broken and he will undergo surgery tomorrow. So your prayers are certainly appreciated.