Revival--October 16 to October 20

Planning, praying, praying for Evangelist, Music, special music, and myself that I will be obedient to the Lord in ALL THINGS. All things, is everything. Obedient to go, to do, and not to do, in accordance with the Word of The Lord/Bible.

Evangelist Bob White and his wife, Millie will be at Morning Star with us.

Pray with us, and for us. Come one, come all.

March 21

Preparing for celebrating in worship at Morning Star Baptist, come Sunday--March 21-

Amazing Grace, HOW SWEET THE SOUND" "We've got the power in the NAME OF JESUS, There is STRENGTH IN THE NAME OF THE LORD.

LIFE OF JESUS, NAME, LIFE, STRENGTH, POWER, BLOOD, WAY LIFE

LOOK TO JESUS RIGHT NOW AND THANK HIM

Praying for Haiti

Praying for the people of Haiti, the missionaries and relief workers. May they all be aware of the presence of the Lord

12 days old

2010 is 12 days old, and I have not blogged on here for over 6 weeks. Whip me with a wet noodle. Time is so precious, it is here, and then it is gone--but God is always, get that ALWAYS with us. He will never ever, get that believers, never ever leave us nor forsake us.
The sun is shinning again brightly today, but it shines every day, just some days it takes the clouds and covers up.
I'm heading out when I get off of here, to clean some salt, sludge, and grit off of the cars. NASTY--but God wants us to come to Him personally in repentance to clean out the grit of sin. If my people which call Him Lord, would humble them selves--oh my

O Praise the Lord, Give thanks unto His' NAME

God is good all the time--there was no rest yesterday--but the testimonies of gratefulness of the redeemed was awesome, the youth group from Crane First Baptist were truly role models, Brooke's testimony and the need to forgive others as Christ has forgiven us. THAT WILL PREACH.
3 churches coming together to share in a Thanksgiving Dinner last night is always a blessing and I believe we blessed God with obedience, unity, and love.
Pray for those in the altar last night, for their burdens, and their grief, thank you, Lord for "The Baker Family" with special prayer for Janis Rife.

I am thankful for:

our home, which I think of as family. Home is not a house, even though we live in a house with a roof, a heat source for winter, a cooling source for summer--but home is more than that. Home is a place of security, a place of warmth of love---care, compassion, a heart beat of concern for one another.
In our home, we have our 86 year old wheel chair bound mother. Who needs more care every month. However, she can normally rise and get out of her bed and into the wheel chair. Mom is so grateful. She always says, "good morning" it looks nice outside, the sun is shining, those flowers are beautiful. Only occassionally will she say, 'it's been a long day, or I don't feel good." Extremely positive person--

I am thankful for my mother. She was 86 this week on Monday.

Thursday but Sunday is coming

As I quietly reflect upon my past, present and future with gratefulness to God Almighty. November is always a reminder to intention think of God's faithfulness. When the Lord is first, the simple as well as the profound becomes clearer with our focus upon the Lord. Eye/heart focus focus, then whatever else just fades into insignificance. I'm so blessed, first with parents, grandparents who loved, for my dear wife, who is truly a friend. She has been so instrumental in the raising of the boys, with a Godly influence in our home. Thank you, Lord for saving me, for bringing my wife into my life.

"Remember His' marvelous works that he hath done; His' wonders, and the judgement of His' mouth" Psalm 105:5

Wednesday--a morning with pastors

Every Wednesday morning, we Crane pastors meet, pray, laugh, cry, but we seek the face of the Heavenly Father. He is everything, only He can give the guidance, hug, pat on the back, or a slap of discipline needed of course in love.

The heart of this community of pastors is to see souls saved, souls drawn closer to the Lord, lives restored, God is exhalted.

Praise God for new mercies every day. Thankful for laughter, for tears, for burdens lifted at calvary. Praise the Lord.

Patience

The Lord is so patient with me, with us. Hebrews 13:5 says, "The Lord will never ever leave us, nor will He forsake us or me"
Many times relationships are severed, young people grow up in a class--go to the same school--all 13 years. They are close, they are bonded as a group---graduate and never see one another. The Lord never leaves a believer behind, I'm always a prayer away. God speaks to me, in a song, in a happening of remembrance, but most of all in the affirmation of the Word of God. As Hebrews says, NEVER will He Leave me.

Thank you Lord, today for your faithfulness, your loyality, your stick to it ness to us who acknowledge our sin with trust in Him.

Mission Week in Crane Park

As the Great Commission says, we are to go into the fields, beginning at home. This week we are at home in the Crane Park sharing JESUS.
The Gospel Music will reign out through Crane Creek Valley, and in competition with those carnival workers, some Country, rock, or Blue grass down the holler.
But as the good people of Morning Star Baptist pass out cold drinks, as the musicians come from far and near to bless the Lord. However, our main prayer is that souls be drawn to the Lord and saved, and those saved would have the joy of their day of salvation restored.

Pray for this pastor, for our sound man, for each singer, and each family member of Morning Star Baptist Church this week.

COME TO THE CRANE BROILER FESTIVAL.

My Scripture for today!

Proverbs 27:12
"The sensible see danger, and take cover; the foolish keep going and are punished"

Sensible, to be wise, to think Godly, to trust on Him, and not on my own understanding or logic. Take cover in the refuge of the Lord. To wisely advise family and friends that this is not all there is, praise the Lord. Do I see danger, do I see the handwriting on the wall---yes I do. But I also serve a Lord that knows all, and He said, He would take care of me. Does that just mean I set in my recliner and He drops from heaven into my lap. No. But according to the strength He has blessed me and the wisdom that is within from Him--move on in Him

Grieving

Grieving is such a complex adventure. Memories, schedules, birthdays, holidays, pictures, family and people. Sometimes a thought a memory comes out of the clear blue, and then sometimes it is when you run into a mutual acquaintance. We have been close to several deaths of late. (3 were young adults, 35, 29 and 24--all married and 2 had children). Then we as a church are involved into 2 family services this week, plus some others in the community.

But grief is not always a death of a individual, could be a death of a relationship, a pet, a home.

Sometimes the memories come unexpectantly. And it catches us off guard.

But you all know, but let me remind me, that God is always, hear me Always there to comfort.

A day of rest

And on the 7th day He (God) rested. I believe rest is a vital component of our schedule, but many times we do not rest sufficiently.

Pray that I'm found resting and truly preparing to lead out in Worship--Sunday.

VBS Family Evening

was last evening. The VBS totals were down a little, but we did have a wonderful experience of cho choing the Boomberang Express from Worship to Bible Study, to MISSIONS, to Crafts, to Music, to back to worship. I should of said we started off with a kids meal every night. (ranging from mac cheese and chicken nuggets, to corn dogs and tater tots, to Pizza, to Ham and cheese subs) We received over 175 dollars for mission kits to be sent to our military.

Thanks to so many, but it was wonderful. We did have 3 who were asking lots of questions, but so far no public commitment.

I don't have no intent to name everyone: but to the Director--Andrea; to my beautiful, wonderful, loyal, friend, and wife--Barbara. She coordinated the Kitchen and all the crafts with a lot of helpers. Thanks Barb.
To Betty--for a superb job of teaching missions, with her helper, and last but NOT least Daryl on the Music.
To our Media Personell, to the parents/grandparents and friends who brought their special gifts of God--their children and entrusted them to us for 3 hours every evening. Praise the Lord for the safety of this week.

Vacation Bible School 2009

It is good, but God is good, all the time, and all the time - God is good.

God has provided so much to Morning Star. Gifts of children, Gifts of children parents, Gifts of resources, Gift of love, peace, mercy, and His Grace.

We have increased in attendance every night even on Wednesday night or last night. With over 50 children in attendance.

2 young people last night wanted to know more about Jesus last night, pray for them.

Vacation Bible School at Morning Star

It is so neat, to see boys and girls excited about Jesus, learning more about Him, and explaining to their class friends what they know about Jesus. Oh, what we can learn about Jesus.
I was reading the blog today of Pastor John Marshall, and his little 4 year old grandchild was sharing with his 2 year old cousin, that Jesus died on Friday for you/us and he rose up on Sunday for you/us, and then he started singing, "our God is an awesome God". WOW

Last night in VBS--we learned of Jesus showing love by caring for the needs of others--washing the feet of his disciples. And this one, spoke up about having cow poop washed off of his feet as he wore some flip flops into the barn lot.

Today, love someone by caring for a special need in their life.

Pray for Jeanne Allen-Holden in the death of her husband Ken, yesterday; for the Sharp family as they bury their 35 year old daughter today, for the Russell/Parker family as they bury their 29 year old daughter tomorrow. Cancer---what a disease.

SBC 2009 History

Challenge by God has been shouted out to all who has ears, let them listen and respond.
Prause the Lord, for God's message through Dr. John Marshall, Johnny Hunt, David Platt, Ed Statzer, Avery Reid--they were all to the point and in your face, but with a Godly Spirit of Agape Love.

Thanks Men

Hot--96

Yes it is hot, but comparrison to HELL it is winter here.

Think about that!

Father's Day--2009

Received several gifts, pictures of grandchildren, lawn chairs, shirts, tartan ties and scarfs from Scotland, gift cards, DVDs of my favorite (Ernie Haase and Signature Sound) and sure something I forgot. Consider it my age, and not ingratitude. I love you all. Thanks for all the notes, cards, and the wonderful thoughts of kindness with greetings. Study God's Word today, with a true passion for souls--live today as it is your last.

Money can't even begin

Just think with me.

What you have that a $ or a million can't buy.

Your happy, healthy marriage

the children, gifts of God, priceless

the health, the peace, the blessed assurance of Jesus.

the promise of eternity in heaven, as born again believers.

Praise the Lord.

Pray for Jack Russell (Cancer)

Glen Dale Hood (St. Louis hospital)

Ilene Harmon