• Brandon, Dana & Heather – Romania mission trip
• Ricky (Madison’s brother) – New father…flying back to Afghanistan
• Mark (Madison’s brother) – Gastric bypass surgery on Wednesday
• Carri – Awaiting report on cells taken from her back
• Carri’s father – Has heart procedure scheduled for August 22nd
• Celeste (Melody’s sister) – Health and stress issues
• Jessica – Working with doctors to resolve blood pressure issues
• Jonathan and family – singing together in God and Country Service
• Family whose home was crushed by a tree in Trinity

They will be flying out in an hour and some change.

Pray that…

• they will have journey mercies
• they will have no issues in customs
• they will be safe, and yet effective in ministering the gospel

• Lyndsay Canterbury (Dana) – Baby and herself
• Joshua and Carri – Pregnancy
• Seth and Kristen Beecher (Jessica) – Pregnancy
• Betty McClenaghan (Jessica) – Serious healthconcerns
• Jessica – Health concerns (heart)
• Jonathan and Jessica – job search (Jonathan has a possible lead)
• Melody – Job search
• Jonathan return for Missouri on the 17th
• Brianna (Jennifer) – Health issues and concerns with pregnancy
• Carri – Mother is in own this week (tension in the relationship)

Wow…the list is getting long. Gives us more of an opportunity to demonstrate the faith we were talking about this week and pray for each other.

On another note…be thinking of lost friends and relatives you may have that we can put on a “Top 10″ list. This list is specifically for the lost that we need to pray for and target. We will talk more about this on Sunday.

Those of you who could not make it Sunday were missed. Look forward to seeing you next Sunday.

Jason

Prayer Requests for this week.

Lyndsay Canterbery (Dana) – Baby and herself

Joshua & Carri – pregnancy

Seth & Kristen Beecher (Jessica) – pregnancy

Betty & Joy McClenaghan (Jessica) – Serious health concerns

Jonathan & Jessica – Job search

Melody – Job Search

Jonathan – Traveling back to Missouri on Saturday

Here are the requests we had for this week

• Pray for Jonathan and Jessica as they travel. Pray for the health of Jessica’s grandmother as well. This is a very difficult time for her healthwise.
• Briana and Ricky Smith – Briana is 8 months pregnant…having blood pressure issues and contractions.
• Just read this morning about two of my friends who are losing their jobs soon. Pray for those who are going through tough times financially.

If I missed something or there are any updates…please reply in the comments.

Hope you guys are having a great week…

Jason

One of my favorite teaching mentors (even if from a distance…though I have had the privilege of meeting him in person) is Michael Kelley. I am linking directly to his blog because I really recommend it as a great resource.

A couple of weeks ago, Michael blogged regarding the controversial book “Love Wins” and its author, Rob Bell. Read Michael’s comments and watch the interview to get a grasp on the controversial issues in this book.

The premise is…for many who lack depth in their understanding of God’s Word, the notions set forth in this book would tickle the ears, and make them feel good about their faith in a loving God who would never be harsh to anyone.

It reminds me of the days when Melody and I used to sit and listen mindlessly to Joel Osteen. Don’t get me wrong…after he finished…I ALWAYS felt good about myself..until the day my eyes opened with a big…”WAIT A MINUTE”. It hit me like a ton of bricks that Joel goes through that little blurb with his Bible at the beginning of every sermon, then puts it down, and never refers to it again. It dawned on me that he never talks about sin, the conviction thereof, the blood, the cross, the resurrection…and the existence of a real hell. Isn’t that the essence of the Gospel? Without those elements…what are we even talking about?

If we are properly equipped with a solid understanding of God’s Word, what it means, and its truths…we can see right through false teaching…sort of like Michael demonstrates in his post.

So over the next few weeks as we experiment with material, help me with some feedback.

Remember…if it isn’t changing our hearts, and eliminating our “stinkin’ thinkin’”, it is a complete waste of time.

See you Sunday…Jason

• Carri Duke’s mom – PET Scan this Monday 3/28
• Josh and Carri – Sale of house fell through
• Dana – Starting new job this week
• First Priority – Looking to see students come to Jesus

Have a wonderful week.

Hope you guys are having a wonderful week.

Jason

Today he published a tremendous thought about how not to FALL in love…but STAY in love.