August 20, 2003 V1N22
Every once in a great while the main article and the poem's themes actually coincide. This is one of those times.
Testimony
When thou passest through the waters I will be with thee; and throught the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest throught the fire, thou shall not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle thee. Isaiah 43:2
In the last Issue I wrote and asked for prayer, not just for me but for the family of a close friend of mine also. On July 26th a very close friend of mine, Kate Campbell, went home to her Saviour. She was on her way to work when a car swerved into her lane, she was killed instantly. The other driver is still in ICU with severe head injuries and is not expected to recover.
Kate's funeral was the following Wednesday, and Graveside Service was Thursday. I went Friday and spent a few days with the family at the request of the younger daughter Abby ( 17). In a way I had tried to convince myself that it didn't really happen, that some how it was a mistake, even at the funeral and graveside service. But then I walked into their house and it hit me full in the face. It was true. I had felt as though I was walking in a fog or dream, but the reality of what happened hit me then. Besides feeling Kate's absence there was a feeling of total calm and peace in the house, with the family. The prayer at meals was to help them get through this time.
I had heard stories where the support was just amazing. But this, this was awesome, I got to see it first hand. Letter's, card's and money came from all over the state, much from people the Campbell's didn't know. But what was more awesome was that many people told stories of Kate. One letter spoke of how her life had been such an encouragement to a young man. Others said they had never really known Kate, but that they had met her a time or two and were so impressed by her faith.
I was amazed, both at the outpouring of love and support form friends and the faith of the family. I realized later that the love and support shown was also a show of God's love.
I was looking up a reference to Psalm 23 and found the verse form Isaiah. Later a friend sent the same verse to me. I have struggled with what has happend quite a bit, so this verse became quite precious to me. It doesn't promise that we won't go through the fire
or water, But, it does promise that God will be with us, that he will not allow the fire to burn us or the water to overcome us. He is with us always. Always!
That God may be glorified,
AprilRose Pilgrim
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Teach Me, O Lord, To Number My Days
Teach me, O Lord, to number my days, Teach me to number my days,
That I may apply unto wisdom my heart, That I may apply my heart.
I am but a man, my years are but a day: Short will be my stand, and brief will be my stay, and I will not again e'er pass along this way-- Teach me, O Lord, to number my days, O Teach me to number my days.
Teach me, O Lord, to number my days, Teach me to number my days,
And let me be wholly devoted to Thee, To daily increase Thy praise.
Life is like the sand, soon trickled through the glass: Flowers we appear, to perish as the grass; A thousand years with Thee, as yesterday is past-- Teach me, O Lord, to number my days, O teach me to number my days.
Teach me, O Lord, to number my days, Teach me to number my days,
And satisfy early my deep yearning heart, That I may rejoice always.
Three score years and ten are all my life may hold:a tale so quickly told;
And judgment greet us then our Maker we behold-- Teach me, O Lord, to number my days, O teach me to number my days.
~Harmony Brubaker Copyright 1997 by Stanley K. Brubaker. Permision for notprofit use in churches, schools, and similar noncommercial uses is hereby granted, if this line appears legibly on all photocopies. For other uses, call 269-476-1999.
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Prayer & Praise
I would like to thank God that I'm able to get this out today. I'd also like to request prayer for myself, lately I've been feeling slightly depressed and pressured. If you could pray for me to keep my eyes on Jesus I'd appreciate it~Jamie Scharf
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Word Study
By AprilRose Pilgrim
And God said, Let there be light and there was light. And God saw the light, that it was good..... Genesis 1:3-4a
Light:
Somthing that makes vision possible; Daylight; Dawn; a source of light; Sight; spiritual illumination; Sight; inner light; Enlightenment; Truth; a beacon; to take fire; brighten; to set fire to; to shine; to make manifest (known).
Shared Meaning Element:
Light, Kindle, Ignite, Fire, To start something to burn.
Matthew 5:14-16
Luke 11:33-36
John 1:1-5, 3:19, 8:12, 9:5, 12:35-36, 46
Acts 13:47
For thou wilt light my candle: the Lord my God will enlighten my darkness.
Psalm 18:28
Definitions from Websters Dictionary and Strongs Bible Concordance.
Would appriciate any ideas, thoughts, words or verses. missrosepetal84@yahoo.com
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Selected Sayings
1. Instead of being a troublemaker, be a peacemaker. -Heather DeVree
2. Kindness is one thing you can't give up. It always comes back.
3. Too much hero worship is done facing a mirror.
4. The most terrible situation in life is when Almighty God is powerless to gain an entry into the citadel of the human heart, for God has given men the terrible responsibility of being able to lock their hearts against Him. -Wm. Barclay
Smiley
A minister waited in line to have his car filled with gas just before a long holiday weekend. The attendant worked quickly, but there were many cars ahead of him in front of the service station. Finally, the attendant motioned him toward a vacant pump. "Reverend," said the young man, "sorry about the delay. It seems as if everyone waits until the last minute to get ready for a long trip." The minister chuckled, "I know what you mean. It's the same in my business."
Thanks for reading this issue! Again the website is at www.oocities.org/ready4anything_2003 and the e-mail address (if you have anything to send) is ready4anything_2003@yahoo.com.
Josh Champagne says that application forms for Colorado Youth Bible School are available for download at www.oocities.org/hopeybs. So, if you want to save time or just haven't gotten around to asking for one, now you know where to go.
You all have a great day!
Staff: Editor in Chief: Jesus Christ
Assistant Editors: Jamie Scharf & April Pilgrim
Website Coodinator: Joshua Champagne
Columist: April Pilgrim
Contributers: April Pilgrim
Deborah Epp
Joshua Champagne
Harmony Brubaker