Prayer Requests:
1. Nate McNeal – thyroid biopsy
2. Dean Haney – Health
3. Bill Treat – back & shoulder
4. Teresa Carpenter – surgery on Tuesday
5. Phil Lambes – surgery on Tuesday
6. Cora K. Osborn – fast recovery
7. Teresa Bonifield - health

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight at 6pm here at the church.

HELP WANTED:
The church’s My Space Manager
More volunteers to clean the church
See Robin if interested. My thanks to those of you who stepped up to the plate.

Attention Music Team: This Tuesday at 6pm, Tony will meet us at the church to work on sound. Please come.

A serious note from Sis. Cindy Coakley: Please pray for all of us here in south Louisiana. The approaching storm has many being evacuated and some (like me) who have to stay because of their vocation. Thank you. Love and miss you all. God Bless my church family.

Some people are kind, polite, and Sweet-spirited until you try to sit in their pews.

Many folks want to serve God, But only as advisors. 

It is easier to preach ten sermons Than it is to live one. 

When you get to your wit's end, You'll find God lives there. 

Opportunity may knock once, but temptation Bangs on your front door forever. 

IT’S A MIRACLE! God is so good! When we got home from church Wednesday night, there was a brief message from Walt Osborne asking us to pray for his mother. A car had crashed through the store where she was shopping and run over her. She was pinned under the car and various store shelving & debris. Thursday’s report said her face was crushed/fractured and had to be rebuilt. She had a broken collarbone & ankle. Didn’t know at that time what internal injuries she had. Next update, head swollen twice as big as usual, stitches everywhere from glass cuts, legs swollen twice as big with tire marks on them. Still too swollen to see about internal damage. Final update: DOESN’T have a broken ankle or collar bone, although severely bruised and sprained nothing in her body is broken. After the tests came back she DOESN’T have any internal injuries like they suspected she would with a car driving over you, her liver, kidneys, and spleen are also badly bruised, nothing life threatening! her face (right side) is broke, the eye socket, around the nose, and down the cheek, and it would take 6 plates to fix it.  The good news is that even though it is broke, the specialist said that the bones are still in place so it is not necessary for her to have surgery to put the plates in. She can just be careful and not bang it until it heals in 6-8 weeks.  She has been up walking with a walker for about 20 steps or so but she plans on working hard and pushing herself so she can go home. Please pray for this 77-year-old wonder! She says it’s not going to get her down. (And to think I get depressed because I can’t eat whatever I want! Shame on me!)

To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul – Psalm 25:1

If the church wants a better pastor, 
It only needs to pray for the one it has.

God Himself does not propose to judge 
A man until he is dead. So why should you? 

Some minds are like concrete Thoroughly mixed up and permanently set.

I don't know why some people 
Change churches; what difference does it make which one you stay home from? 

A lot of church members who are singing 'Standing on the Promises' Are just sitting on the premises. 

We were called to be witnesses, not lawyers or judges. 

Be ye fishers of men. You catch them - He'll clean them.

Coincidence is when God chooses to remain anonymous. 

Don't put a question mark where God put a period. 

Forbidden fruits create many jams. 

God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called. 

God promises a safe landing, Not a calm passage. 

He who angers you, controls you!

The task ahead of us is never as 
Great as the Power behind us. 

You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. Isaiah 26:3

Prayer Requests:
1. Nate McNeal – thyroid biopsy
2. Dean Haney – Health
3. Bill Treat – back & shoulder
4. Teresa Carpenter

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight at 6pm here at the church.

HELP WANTED: The following positions are opening up: Sunday School class teacher for ages 9 – 12. Junior Church teacher for ages 3 – 5. My Space Manager Flower Bed Caretaker
More volunteers to clean the church See Robin if interested.

IT’S A MIRACLE!!!! Our $10, no account, piece of junk tomato plant miraculously produced wonderful ripe “tomato sandwich” kind of tomatoes! It also produced cherry tomatoes and created a smiley face on our doorstep with a trail leading us to it. Wonder upon wonders! We found that it also bore us some cucumbers and peppers! All thanks to the one who gives miracles

Meeting: On Friday, August 29, at 6pm, here at the church, there will be a meeting for everyone who is interested in joining D.O.C. drama team. Men, women, girls and boys are welcome to join. Practices will most likely be on Monday nights. Hope to see you there.

Attention Music Team: This Tuesday at 6pm, Tony will meet us at the church to work on sound. Please come.

To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul – Psalm 25:1

The Buzzard, The Bat, & The Bumblebee
THE BUZZARD:
If you put a buzzard in a pen that is 6 feet by 8 feet and is entirely open at the top, the bird, in spite of its ability to fly, will be an absolute prisoner. The reason is that a buzzard always begins a flight from the ground with a run of 10 to 12 feet. Without space to run, as is its habit, it will not even attempt to fly, but
will remain a prisoner for life in a small jail with no top.
THE BAT:
The ordinary bat that flies around at night, a remarkable nimble creature in the air, cannot take off from a level place. If it is placed on the floor or flat ground, all it can do is shuffle about helplessly and, no doubt, painfully, until it reaches some slight elevation from which it can throw itself into the air. Then, at once,
it takes off like a flash.
THE BUMBLEBEE:
A bumblebee, if dropped into an open tumbler, will be there until it dies, unless it is taken out. It never sees the means of escape at the top, but persists in trying to find some way out through the sides near the bottom. It will seek a way where none exists, until it completely destroys itself.
PEOPLE:
In many ways, we are like the buzzard, the bat, and the bumblebee. We struggle about with all our problems and frustrations, never realizing that all we have to do is look up!


“When I said, "My foot is slipping," your love, O LORD, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul.”- Psalm 94:18-19

My heart is steadfast, O God; I will sing and make music with all my soul. Psalm 108:1

Prayer Requests:
1. Luis Palau – that he gets to preach in Tienem Square in China
2. Area school children as they head back to school this week.

Women’s Bible Study: Cancelled for tonight.

Baptism Fellowship: Today, following morning service, at Tony and Connie Williams’ house. Bring a covered dish and a lawn chair if you’d like. If you would like to be baptized see Pastor Jim.

WWC Directory: LAST CALL! Please look at the master copy of the directory on the back register and either confirm or change the information on it. Just put a star by your name if it is correct. Thanks. New directories will be coming soon.

Sad Goodbyes and Happy Tomorrows: Ernie and Teresa Carpenter have decided to relocate to Alabama – Ernie is already there and the family will follow asap. This is something they have talked about doing for some time now. So I am so sad to see them go but glad to see them realizing a dream. Please pray for Teresa as she has to have surgery before she goes. (Sept. 2) Pray for the whole family as they make these changes. (This includes Cindy Carpenter and Doris & Ernie Huston.)

HELP WANTED: The following positions are opening up: Sunday School class teacher for ages 9 – 12. Junior Church teacher for ages 3 – 5. Janitorial Manager My Space Manager Temporary Chauffer See Robin if interested.

WWC Youth Choir invites you to join them at the Care Center on Aug. 23 at 6pm to support them as they sing for the residents and their families. For more information see Renee Corbett.

Thank You! To you who helped with this year’s VBS. AWESOME JOB!!!!

Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

Jude 18-25 "In the last times there will be scoffers who will follow their own ungodly desires." These are the men who divide you, who follow mere natural instincts and do not have the Spirit. But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit. Keep yourselves in God's love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life. Be merciful to those who doubt; snatch others from the fire and save them; to others show mercy, mixed with fear—hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh. To him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy— to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen.

Prayer Requests:
1. Vacation Bible School
2. Noreen Mardis – health
3. Connie Williams – health
4. Luis Palau – that he gets to preach in Tienem Square in China


Women’s Bible Study: Tonight at 6pm here at the church.

Women of Witness Helping Hands: It is time once again for WOW to begin collecting school supplies for area children. Please consider donating bookbags, notebooks, pencils, crayons or any other items suggested on the school lists. Donations can be given to Robin or placed in collection boxes found at area stores or just outside of the Women of Witness office (305 Main St). Also, if you would like assistance with school supplies, see Robin. Thanks and God bless.
VBS NEEDS: If you have any of these items that you would loan for VBS please see Brandy Mullins. Sleeping bags, a free standing tent – this will go on the platform in the Sanctuary, a canteen, outside canopy/shelter – free standing.

Baptism Fellowship: August 17 following morning service at Tony and Connie Williams’ house. Bring a covered dish and a lawn chair if you’d like. If you would like to be baptized see Pastor Jim.

WWC Directory: Please look at the master copy of the directory on the back register and either confirm or change the information on it. Just put a star by your name if it is correct. Thanks. New directories will be coming soon.

Wednesday Night Service cancelled due to VBS. You are welcome to come out and be with the kids.

Court Order :
You have been accused of accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and savior and bombarding God with prayers! You are hereby sentenced to Everlasting
Life, No bail, No Appeal. You have been labeled Blessed and hereby detained in God's custody forever, Amen. You have been destined to make it and you shall surely achieve all your goals.
…………………………………………

I was shocked, confused, bewildered
As I entered Heaven's door,
Not but the beauty of it all,
Nor the lights or its decor.
 
But it was the folks in Heaven
Who made me sputter and gasp
The thieves, the liars, the sinners,
The alcoholics, the trash.
 
There stood the kid from seventh grade
Who swiped my lunch money twice
Next to him was my old neighbor
Who never said anything nice
 
Herb, who I always thought
Was rotting away in hell,
Was sitting pretty on cloud nine,
Looking incredibility well.
 
I nudged Jesus, "What's the deal?"
I would love hear Your take.
How'd all these sinners get up here?
God must've made a mistake.
 
"And why's everyone so quiet,
So somber? Give me a clue."
"Hush, child," said He, "they're all in shock.
No one thought they'd be seeing you."
 
Judge NOT.

WHEN   YOUR HUT'S ON FIRE!!!!
 
The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited island. He prayed feverishly for God to rescue him. Every day he scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming. Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect him from the elements, and to store his few possessions. One day, after scavenging for food, he arrived home to find his little hut in flames, with smoke rolling up to the sky. He felt the worst had happened, and everything was lost. He was stunned with disbelief, grief, and anger. He cried out, "God! How could you do this to me?" Early the next day, he was awakened by the sound of a ship approaching the island! It had come to rescue him! "How did you know I was here?" asked the weary man of his rescuers. "We saw your smoke signal," they replied.
 
 The Moral of This Story:   
It's easy to get discouraged when things are going bad, but we shouldn't lose heart, because God is at work in our lives, even in the midst of our pain and suffering. Remember that the next time your little hut seems to be burning to the ground. It just may be a smoke signal that summons the Grace of God.
Sorrow looks back, worry looks around,
but FAITH looks up.

Lord, grant me patience to endure my blessing......

WWC Youth Choir invites you to join them at the Care Center on Aug. 23 at 6pm to support them as they sing for the residents and their families. For more information see Renee Corbett.

Prayer Requests:

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight at 6pm at Becky Alford’s house. See Robin to make arrangements to car pool or get directions.
FYI: Working With Men For Social Change Presented by Ted Bunch : August 7, from 8am to 4:30pm at Roscoe United Methodist Church. This is a secular teaching. See Renee Corbett if interested.
Women of Witness Helping Hands: It is time once again for WOW to begin collecting school supplies for area children. Please consider donating bookbags, notebooks, pencils, crayons or any other items suggested on the school lists. Donations can be given to Robin or placed in collection boxes found at area stores or just outside of the Women of Witness office (305 Main St). Also, if you would like assistance with school supplies, see Robin. Thanks and God bless.
VBS NEEDS: If you have any of these items that you would loan for VBS please see Brandy Mullins. Sleeping bags, a free standing tent – this will go on the platform in the Sanctuary, a canteen, outside canopy/shelter – free standing.
Baptism Fellowship: August 17 following morning service at Tony and Connie Williams’ house. Bring a covered dish and a lawn chair if you’d like. If you would like to be baptized see Pastor Jim.
“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”- James 1:22
I'm passing along a note (on the back) I received from an intercessor friend. It's a word that was brought June 27-28 through Kay Arthur at a large women's conference in Atlanta. It's a very sober word about preparing for a famine in America. Please read it with prayer and humility:

On June 27th and 28th I attended a conference in Atlanta called "Deeper Still." Internationally known speakers Kay Arthur, Beth Moore and Priscilla Shirer were there and I looked forward to a special time of worship and having God convict me of my sins and lead me to areas in my life where I need to change. I have been to similar conferences for years, although none this large and with so many well-known speakers. There were over 20,000 women in attendance at the Phillips Arena in Atlanta- they said it was the largest crowd ever. I had an idea of what to expect from the conference, but nothing prepared me for what actually happened. I feel led to share my experience with family and friends. This is important, so stay with me!

When Kay Arthur took the stage you could just tell that her spirit was heavy and there was a certain "heaviness" in the atmosphere even before she started to speak.

She said that she had been literally physically sick to have to bring us this message and right out the gate she said, We are in grave danger." She said that God had revealed to her that a literal famine is coming to America. Physical, not spiritual. She said that God is moving in judgment against our nation. I know I can't describe this well enough, but the atmosphere was ominous. Kay is a seasoned speaker and she had to BATTLE to get through her message. She stumbled over scriptures and had an extremely difficult time. At times I was almost expecting her to collapse. At one point she just had to stop and pray. There was no person, myself included, that I could see who did not have tears streaming down their faces. As you may know, Kay Arthur is normally a very confident, composed speaker, but she was literally in a spiritual battle and it was taking place right before my eyes. I have never seen anything like it. She went on to give 7 things that Christians must do during this time and I am going to give those to you now:

1. Jer 4:3- Break up the fallow ground- return to Me. Repent. Get on your face before God and ask him to break your heart with the things that break His heart.
2. Mourn- Jer. 9:17-18 and Ezekial 9. It is time to weep because our nation's sin is incredible.
3. Pray- Jer 36:7- Pray fervently, passionately for America.
4. Love God's Word- Jer. 20. You MUST love the Word of God and be in the Word of God. I was particularly convicted here because I know I have not been as deeply in His Word as I need to be. She said we must get serious about this.
5. Love others as Jesus loved them. Jer. 31:3 and John 13:34.
6. Introduce people to Jesus Christ. It's time to get serious about this. This is no time for timidity. Jer. 31:31; Jer. 33:1-9 and 15 and 17.
7. Rest. If you will do these things, then rest in the fact that you have done God's will. She said that it is going to be vitally important for us to get enough physical rest. She went on to say that God has not given us a spirit of fear and that if we are obedient to Him, we will be protected.

She said to read Ezekial 14 over and over until you understand it. This is what God will do if a country turns against Him. She said that this is going to be a calamity ( she used the word calamity in such a way that you knew this is going to be no small thing) for our country, and gave many more scripture references, but what I have given you are the main points that she made. I hope you know that I would not have sent this to you if I had not been profoundly affected by it and feel it is of great importance to share it.