Saturday, November 04, 2006

November 3,2006

We are thanking the Lord for answering your prayers. We have been praying for harvest hands and our mighty God is providing them.

The Lord's lambs from the Cary Oxford home brought another volunteer and a new and improved food pick-up and delivery system Sunday. Thank you Jesus!

An area church announced that a team of pastors wanted to deliver blankets to a few camps in the woods tomorrow. In addition to the blankets, these pastors are inviting the Lord's lambs to church, as the church has just completed a series on "Company is Coming ." Please pray for the Lord to provide opportunities for healing, expressions of His mighty love, and above all bring people into His kingdom of eternal salvation. The harvest fields are ripe! Please pray for transportation for those wanting to attend church Sunday.

An area chiropractor is hosting a Family Health and Safety Day, tomorrow (Saturday, November 4th) from 11-3 at the Apex Medical Park on HWY 55 offering free eye exams, spinal checks, blood pressure checks, fire, carseat and internet safety. They are asking for donations of winter clothing items for Church in the Woods. It is a family friendly activity and being supported by 15 Apex organizations and businesses.

A missionary serving the Lord through Moore Square monthly asked to visit camps in the Cary/Apex area this week. He was taken to 4 locations to deliver donated pizzas. One camp consisted of only a sleeping bag on the ground, another a large piece of plastic hung over a branch, there was a shanty made of leftover building supplies, and a tent. The Church in the Woods ministry is asking the Lord for many "fishing trips" in the Cary/Apex area prior to the official homeless count in January. As God's lost lambs become visible, they will see the Love of Jesus surrounding them by brothers and sisters in Christ following His command to "Go and make disciples." The remaining pizzas were given to another area of need in Cary. God is so good!

An area pastor encouraged his congregation to not only collect items for the Lord's lost but to bring the collected items themselves to the lost. The first trip is scheduled for the 18th. Sixteen camp areas have been identified by Restoring Hope and Church in the Woods. One of the Lord's found lambs now has a full-time job and purchased a sleeping bag for this mission trip. Please continue to pray for team leaders to walk God's disciples into the areas of God's lost lambs.

An 11-year old approached a missionary Sunday asking if he could donate $100 to Church in the Woods. His mother was shocked. She hasn't known her son to ever want to give so freely and didn't know how he had been touched so deeply. "Whoever then humbles himself as this child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven."

An area theology school has one class volunteering to collect items (gloves, hats, scarves, socks) and pack donated bags to give away as gifts to celebrate the birth of Jesus. The school is also hosting an angel tree asking for car batteries (used by the homeless to power lamps, small TVs, radios etc.) and Bibles. We are thanking the Lord for His mighty hands and heart.

This week missionaries have been praying for the Lord to bring his lost into sight. One missionary has received two phone calls. One lost lamb is living in Fuquay in a car. Her brother had a mild stroke and is living with her. A Fuquay couple was able to give assistance yesterday with a gallon of gas and food and another will today. They have no refrigerator, but the food pantry is down the street. The sister begins working today. Praise God! The second is a woman suffering from a broken collar bone. As the Lord would have it. She is staying in an area where missionaries are prayer walking in Cary each Saturday morning. She needs food as well. Another homeless woman emailed a missionary from a local library saying she had heard of Church in the Woods and needed help finding food and work. Please pray for them to see the Love of Jesus, get to know Him and hunger for Him in their lives, and a place for them to rest their heads.

One of the Lord's lambs received a mattress a few weeks ago and was in need of a box spring. The Lord not only provided one last night but provided the transportation to her camp. We thank you Lord for being the Jehovah-Jireh.

The Thursday mission completed Nehemiah last night. A new comer was uncomfortable reading and made many excuses why he couldn't, until the Lord touched his heart and he read the last paragraph on the second page and the entire last page. Now he wants someone to bring him to church Sunday. Please pray for drivers as the pastors invite His lambs to church and other are touched by God's Words.The discussion was based on when Nehemiah left the city in others' hands how quickly the people began serving worldly idols. It reminded the group how important it is that found lambs know Jesus and are discipled in His ways, following Jesus, not the person or organization who demonstrated His love. It was also discussed when a person or organization brings God's Word and love the new believer needs to be discipled. It may not be through the same person or organization but there does need to be a faith-based support circle or organization to continue discipling until the newly found lambs are weaned from mother's milk and begin eating solid food (Hebrews 5:11-14 and 1 Peter 2:1-3). He/she is to then disciple someone else.

One of the Lord's lambs is in search of a place to live. He was in a car accident and received two broken legs. The apartment he and his girlfriend share is not wheelchair accessible. He will be in a wheelchair for several months. Several case managers are assisting them. Please pray for a home and the opportunity to bring them a Christian support circle.

A lamb is in jail for failure to appear. His court date is not for a couple of weeks. His wife has been blessed to stay with his family while he is in jail.

Another lamb called.His wife is in jail for not making connect with her parole officer. Her court date is December 4th. Please keep them in your prayers as the lack of her income will make it difficult with their apartment bills.

A sister in Christ contacted missionary concerning a friend wanting to donate items to a family in need. Missionaries are talking with a family in Fuquay concerning financial needs as well as clothing sizes of their children. God is good!

The lamb who's mother asked the courts for custody is doing well. Please continue to pray for her and her family.

Please keep a church in prayer as the council is meeting Sunday to make the final decision of hosting showers, Bible Studies, and meals in Garner.

Please pray for a hair stylist who would like to donate time once a month in Cary/Western Raleigh. A church has opened its doors for showers and meals. Praise God!

The Thursday night mission is hosting a Thanksgiving feast at 6:30. If the Lord has placed serving in this manner on your heart please
contact Talli at babybell75@nc.rr.com

We are thanking the Lord for each of you. You are His mighty hands and hearts.

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