Posted by Dave Parks / Thursday, 18 February
Pastor Paul Kirkman’s wife, Emma, went to be with the Lord yesterday morning [Wednesday].
She has been in progressively declining health for the past few years from deterioration resulting from Alzheimer’s Disease – and this was also complicated by a blood disorder that prevented her bone marrow from producing blood, resulting in the need for frequent blood transfusions.
She had been in a nursing care facility since October of last year, interspersed also by short stays in the hospital and at home.
Her memorial service is scheduled for Tuesday, 23 February, at the meeting-place for the Grace Baptist Church
2920 Beaver Valley Road
Fairborn OH 45324.
Brother Kirkman and her family will be greeting and receiving friends at 12:00 noon for one hour before the service at 1:00 pm. Pastor Bill Brown will be conducting the memorial service.
Emma’s funeral arrangements are being made by Belton-Stroup Funeral Home
422 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Road
Fairborn, Ohio 45324
Phone: 937-879-0800.
You can find directions by going to their website: http://www.beltonstroup.com
Brother Kirkman did ask me to tell anyone who wishes to send a memorial to Emma’s service to make a contribution to Baptist Faith Missions in lieu of flowers. Contributions can be made to Baptist Faith Missions
c/o George Sledd
P.O. Box 471280
Lake Monroe FL 32747-1280
“In Memory of Emma Kirkman”
You may contact Brother Kirkman at 937.754.1860
or 1982 Rockdell Drive / Fairborn OH 45324.
I hope you will also pray for God's Grace to be supplied to this dear Brother in this time of his need.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
FEBRUARY SECRETARY'S REPORT
2009-10 THANKSGIVING OFFERING UPDATE
God bless each one who has given – and you who will continue to give – to our THANKSGIVING OFFERING. With the offerings reported this month [$5519.00 – see the Offerings Report pages in the February issue of our monthly newsletter, THE MISSION SHEETS], our new updated total to $90,321.01. We are praying and hoping that still others of you will contribute over the weeks to come and that we can reach our $100,000 Goal!
THE THANKSGIVING OFFERING IS USED TO DISBURSE THOSE COMMITMENTS WE HAVE MADE TO OUR MISSIONARIES FROM THE GENERAL FUND WHICH ARE NOT SUPPLIED BY OUR MONTHLY OFFERINGS TO THE GENERAL FUND.
-________________________-
MONTHLY GENERAL FUND SOLVENCY
THANK YOU! THANK YOU, GIVING FRIENDS! Our January offerings to the Monthly General Fund totaled $40,343.05 [see the Offerings Report printed in the February issue of our monthly newsletter, THE MISSION SHEETS]. So many of you have responded graciously to our appeals to you to increase your long-term commitments to give to the Monthly General Fund. We all bless God and thank you for your response.
Here is a sample of the kind of response you have made. This note came to us from one of our long-time faithful supporting churches. “The Calvary Baptist Church of Uniontown KY has voted to increase its ‘gifts’ to BFM from 7% to 10%. The Calvary Baptist Church is not a large church; nor are we rich. Actually, we are just able to stay above water ourselves. Many are unemployed. However, due to BFM’s need and our blessings, we are increasing our missions giving. Perhaps others will do likewise. Grace and Peace, Harold Greenfield, pastor.”
I think you will find a Scriptural precedent for this exhortation in 2 Corinthians 8.1-5. I hope you will accept their encouragement and respond with them.
“Now, therefore, KNOW and CONSIDER WHAT YOU WILL DO…”
-________________________-
God bless each one who has given – and you who will continue to give – to our THANKSGIVING OFFERING. With the offerings reported this month [$5519.00 – see the Offerings Report pages in the February issue of our monthly newsletter, THE MISSION SHEETS], our new updated total to $90,321.01. We are praying and hoping that still others of you will contribute over the weeks to come and that we can reach our $100,000 Goal!
THE THANKSGIVING OFFERING IS USED TO DISBURSE THOSE COMMITMENTS WE HAVE MADE TO OUR MISSIONARIES FROM THE GENERAL FUND WHICH ARE NOT SUPPLIED BY OUR MONTHLY OFFERINGS TO THE GENERAL FUND.
-________________________-
MONTHLY GENERAL FUND SOLVENCY
THANK YOU! THANK YOU, GIVING FRIENDS! Our January offerings to the Monthly General Fund totaled $40,343.05 [see the Offerings Report printed in the February issue of our monthly newsletter, THE MISSION SHEETS]. So many of you have responded graciously to our appeals to you to increase your long-term commitments to give to the Monthly General Fund. We all bless God and thank you for your response.
Here is a sample of the kind of response you have made. This note came to us from one of our long-time faithful supporting churches. “The Calvary Baptist Church of Uniontown KY has voted to increase its ‘gifts’ to BFM from 7% to 10%. The Calvary Baptist Church is not a large church; nor are we rich. Actually, we are just able to stay above water ourselves. Many are unemployed. However, due to BFM’s need and our blessings, we are increasing our missions giving. Perhaps others will do likewise. Grace and Peace, Harold Greenfield, pastor.”
I think you will find a Scriptural precedent for this exhortation in 2 Corinthians 8.1-5. I hope you will accept their encouragement and respond with them.
“Now, therefore, KNOW and CONSIDER WHAT YOU WILL DO…”
-________________________-
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
2010 SPRING MISSIONS CONFERENCE
50th ANNUAL SPRING MISSIONS CONFERENCE
IN THE INTEREST OF BAPTIST FAITH MISSIONS
APRIL 12, 13, 14 / Monday - Wednesday
CONFERENCE THEME:
"FILLING THE EARTH WITH HIS GLORY!"
Habakkuk 2.14
"For the earth will be filled with
the knowledge of the glory of the LORD
as the waters cover the sea."
Dave Parks, 859.223.8374 / 3985 Boston Road • Lexington KY 40514-1507
daveparks@insightbb.com / www.faith-works.blogspot.com
MONDAYnight / April 12
5:00 - 6:00 SUPPER
7:00 PRAISE
7:20 MESSAGE: Pastor David Pitman, Addyston Baptist Church, Addyston OH
8:00 PRAISE
8:20 MESSAGE: Pastor Michael Jones, Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Taylor MI
TUESDAYmorning / April 13
9:30 PRAISE and PRAYER
9:50 MESSAGE: Pastor-at-large Louie Carver, Simpsonville SC
10:30 PRAISE
10:50 SEMINAR / WORKSHOP: “FILLING THE EARTH WITH HIS GLORY”
The Ultimate Purpose and Goal of Baptist Faith Missions:
MAKING CHRIST’S GLORY KNOWN
That everybody in the world will:
[1] KNOW there is a God;
[2] KNOW our God is that God;
[3] KNOW what is GLORIOUS about Him;
[4] KNOW HIM in eternal life.
12:00 LUNCH
1:30 OPEN ADVISORY MEETING / Reports / Q&A / “All are welcome”
[ The 2009 Annual Financial Report will be presented and distributed ]
5:00 - 6:00 SUPPER
TUESDAYnight / April 13
7:00 PRAISE
7:20 MESSAGE: Pastor Larry Wilson, Bethel Baptist Church, Lexington KY
8:00 PRAISE
8:20 MESSAGE: Pastor Elton Dunbar, Concord Baptist Church, Leesville SC
WEDNESDAYmorning / April 14
9:30 PRAISE
9:40 MESSAGE: Pastor Wayne Brickner, Calvary Baptist Church, Piqua OH
10:20 PRAISE
10:30 MESSAGE: Pastor Terry Adkins, New Hope Baptist Church, Dearborn Heights MI
11:10 BREAK
11:20 Pastor Ben Glover, Park Ridge Baptist Church, Gotha FL
12:00 LUNCH
5:00 - 6:00 SUPPER
WEDNESDAYnight / April 14
7:00 PRAISE
7:30 MESSAGE: Bobby Creiglow, First Baptist Church of Science Hill, KY
-______________________________-
CONFERENCE THEME:
“FILLING THE EARTH WITH GOD’S GLORY”
Habakkuk 2.14
For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD,
as the waters cover the sea.
This exact, precise language is repeated again in Isaiah 11.9: They shall not hurt nor destroy in all My holy mountain, for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD as the waters cover the sea.
[You will find other abbreviated expressions of this same theme in
Psalm 72.18-19, Isaiah 6.3 and 40.5.]
The prophets are not just using eloquent literary flourishes when they speak with such soaring words like ‘as the waters cover the sea.’ They are speaking under the inspiration of God’s Holy Spirit, and they are communicating to us what God’s own covenant purposes are for the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
They are describing in figurative terms REAL, CONCRETE MISSIONS ACTIVITIES that will have the effect of COVERING and SATURATING the populated world with the KNOWLEDGE OF GOD’S GLORY. God is declaring to them...and to us...that the day is coming when the Good News of His Glory will be witnessed and proclaimed to EVERY NATION ON THE FACE OF THE EARTH. See Revelation 14.6-7.
This ‘knowledge of the glory of the LORD’ is the Gospel we have been commissioned by Jesus Christ to preach to every creature under Heaven
[Mark 16.15; Colossians 1.23].
It is the Gospel of Christ’s Kingdom;
it is the Gospel of God’s Grace;
it is the Gospel of the New Covenant;
it is the Gospel of GOD’S GLORY IN JESUS CHRIST.
God has commanded us to FILL THIS DARKENED WORLD WITH THE LIGHT OF HIS GLORY IN THIS GOOD NEWS!
2 Corinthians 4.3-6
But even if our Gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest THE LIGHT OF THE GOSPEL OF THE GLORY OF CHRIST, who is the image of God, should shine on them. For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and ourselves your bondservants for Jesus’ sake. For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give THE LIGHT OF THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE GLORY OF GOD IN THE FACE OF JESUS CHRIST.
If anyone doubts that this Old Testament promise is a MISSIONS MANDATE and another expression of Jesus Christ’s Great Commission [
‘As you are going, MAKE DISCIPLES OF ALL THE NATIONS...’] –
then read Isaiah 11.10,
which immediately follows God’s Missions Purpose Statement in Isaiah 11.9:
‘And in that day there shall be a Root of Jesse,
Who shall stand as a banner to the people;
for the Gentiles shall seek Him,
and His resting place shall be glorious.’
What ‘day’ does Isaiah foresee here?
‘In that day’ is OUR DAY – THE GOSPEL-DAY – THIS ‘DAY OF SALVATION’.
We know that promise is fulfilled and enacted by New Testament Gospel missions because Paul interprets it that way in Romans 15.12 [in fact, the whole chapter], where he is relating for us what inspired and motivated him to FILL THE THEN-KNOWN EARTH WITH THE GLORY OF JESUS CHRIST IN THE GOSPEL.
And Paul summarizes his whole ministry purpose, goal, and itinerary:
‘so that from Jerusalem and round about to Illyricum I have fully preached the Gospel of Christ’ [verse 19].
Listen to all these powerful MISSIONS MANDATES that propel us into all the nations of the earth to COVER THE EARTH WITH THE KNOWLEDGE OF CHRIST’S GLORY...AS THE WATERS COVER THE SEA.
Matthew 24.14
John 17.17-23
Acts 17.22-34
Romans 1.5; 1.13-16; 16.25-27
Revelation 14.6-7
So, THAT IS WHAT THIS CONFERENCE IS ALL ABOUT.
THIS IS WHAT BAPTIST FAITH MISSIONS IS ALL ABOUT.
This is what MISSIONS is all about.
This is what THE GOSPEL is all about.
This is what THE MINISTRY OF OUR CHURCHES is all about.
“FILLING THE EARTH WITH
THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD’S GLORY”
-______________________________-
CONFERENCE OFFERING:
Pastor Louie Carver Medical Expenses
We want to designate our Conference offering this year to help Pastor Louie and Mary Carver defray some of the mounting expenses they have incurred during his recent two illnesses and hospitalizations. Brother and Sister Carver served the Lord as missionaries in association with Baptist Faith Missions for over 16 years. They served several terms, first in Korea, and then also in the Philippines. Brother Carver also served BFM here in the States for a period of time as our Field Representative.
Brother Carver also has served as pastor in several churches since returning from foreign missions service, most recently in the Chicago-area. Changes in the ministry there necessitated their moving to South Carolina, where they live now. The Lord has wonderfully and miraculously provided for all their needs during that move and finding housing, etc.
Then, as most of you know, Brother Carver suffered a massive heart attack in mid- January and underwent a 5-bypass open-heart surgery. His recovery was hampered by pneumonia and other pulmonary complications. He had an extended stay in the hospital before being discharged home on 2 February – much weakened by the whole ordeal – only to suffer a mini-stroke three days after returning home from the heart surgery. He underwent another week’s hospitalization. He has been recuperating at home while receiving speech and physical therapies.
Needless to say, all these medical emergencies and treatments have created quite a financial burden for them. He doesn’t know we are doing this for him, and I hope and pray it will be alright when he does find out. We had already scheduled him to preach on the Conference program well before all these emergencies occurred, and he is still making plans to attend the Conference and preach, God willing and enabling him to do so.
But, I hope you will come to the Conference prepared to make as generous a gift as you can to our brother’s needs. If you cannot attend the Conference, but still want to give a gift, send it to our Treasurer:
Pastor George Sledd
PO Box 471280
Lake Monroe FL 32747-1280.
-______________________________-
CHILDREN’S MISSIONS CONFERENCE SESSIONS
Every year we conduct sessions for the children [age 4 through grade 5] who attend our Conference services. My wife, Debbie, conducts these learning and activity sessions. Each year, we focus on a particular nation of the world, highlighting its culture and customs along with their need for the Gospel and opportunities to take the Gospel to those peoples. This year’s theme nation is TURKEY. Our Children’s Center is always set up with crafts and activities which engage the children’s attention and interests in the missions lessons.
-______________________________-
MOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
You may choose to use your own travel / accommodations program or discounts...or do your own research to find a better deal. We are still recommending the Quality Inn Northwest / 750 NEWTOWN COURT / LEXINGTON KY 40511 / 859.233.0561
ONE QUEEN BED room is $49.95.
TWO DOUBLE BEDS room is $59.95.
They also offer continental breakfast on the premises, in-room coffeemaker, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, and high-speed internet access.
Ask the desk for "Thompson Road Baptist Church Event" rates. It would be best to make your reservation by March 31st.
-______________________________-
TRAVEL DIRECTIONS
The physical address of the church site is: 320 Thompson Road, Lexington KY 40508 if you need this information for your GPS.
FROM SOUTH ON I-75: Get off at Exit 104 (Athens-Boonesborough). Turn west toward town. You will be on Athens-Boonesborough Road / Richmond Road Extension. As you approach Lexington, the road will become Richmond Road around Jacobson Park. Continue straight into Lexington. Richmond Road will become Main Street. You will pass the Rupp Arena / Lexington Convention Center on your left. Turn left at the next traffic light. This is Jefferson Street. Turn right in the middle of the overpass bridge onto Manchester. About one mile down Manchester, turn right on Thompson Road and come to the top of the hill.
FROM NORTH ON I-75 OR EAST / WEST ON I-64: I-75 and I-64 merge for a few miles on the north/northeast side of Lexington. Come to Exit 115 on 64/75. This is Newtown Pike (State Route 922). Turn south toward Lexington. Follow Newtown Pike until you come to Main Street. Go straight across Main Street. This short street is Cox Street. Follow Cox Street to the dead-end. Turn right on Manchester / Old Frankfort Pike. Follow Manchester about one mile. Turn right on Thompson Road and come to the top of the hill.
If you choose to stay at Quality Inn, then follow the second set of directions above and Quality Inn will be on your left behind the Shell station just before you get to the New Circle Road interchange [1 mile from 64/75].
IN THE INTEREST OF BAPTIST FAITH MISSIONS
APRIL 12, 13, 14 / Monday - Wednesday
CONFERENCE THEME:
"FILLING THE EARTH WITH HIS GLORY!"
Habakkuk 2.14
"For the earth will be filled with
the knowledge of the glory of the LORD
as the waters cover the sea."
Dave Parks, 859.223.8374 / 3985 Boston Road • Lexington KY 40514-1507
daveparks@insightbb.com / www.faith-works.blogspot.com
MONDAYnight / April 12
5:00 - 6:00 SUPPER
7:00 PRAISE
7:20 MESSAGE: Pastor David Pitman, Addyston Baptist Church, Addyston OH
8:00 PRAISE
8:20 MESSAGE: Pastor Michael Jones, Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Taylor MI
TUESDAYmorning / April 13
9:30 PRAISE and PRAYER
9:50 MESSAGE: Pastor-at-large Louie Carver, Simpsonville SC
10:30 PRAISE
10:50 SEMINAR / WORKSHOP: “FILLING THE EARTH WITH HIS GLORY”
The Ultimate Purpose and Goal of Baptist Faith Missions:
MAKING CHRIST’S GLORY KNOWN
That everybody in the world will:
[1] KNOW there is a God;
[2] KNOW our God is that God;
[3] KNOW what is GLORIOUS about Him;
[4] KNOW HIM in eternal life.
12:00 LUNCH
1:30 OPEN ADVISORY MEETING / Reports / Q&A / “All are welcome”
[ The 2009 Annual Financial Report will be presented and distributed ]
5:00 - 6:00 SUPPER
TUESDAYnight / April 13
7:00 PRAISE
7:20 MESSAGE: Pastor Larry Wilson, Bethel Baptist Church, Lexington KY
8:00 PRAISE
8:20 MESSAGE: Pastor Elton Dunbar, Concord Baptist Church, Leesville SC
WEDNESDAYmorning / April 14
9:30 PRAISE
9:40 MESSAGE: Pastor Wayne Brickner, Calvary Baptist Church, Piqua OH
10:20 PRAISE
10:30 MESSAGE: Pastor Terry Adkins, New Hope Baptist Church, Dearborn Heights MI
11:10 BREAK
11:20 Pastor Ben Glover, Park Ridge Baptist Church, Gotha FL
12:00 LUNCH
5:00 - 6:00 SUPPER
WEDNESDAYnight / April 14
7:00 PRAISE
7:30 MESSAGE: Bobby Creiglow, First Baptist Church of Science Hill, KY
-______________________________-
CONFERENCE THEME:
“FILLING THE EARTH WITH GOD’S GLORY”
Habakkuk 2.14
For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD,
as the waters cover the sea.
This exact, precise language is repeated again in Isaiah 11.9: They shall not hurt nor destroy in all My holy mountain, for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD as the waters cover the sea.
[You will find other abbreviated expressions of this same theme in
Psalm 72.18-19, Isaiah 6.3 and 40.5.]
The prophets are not just using eloquent literary flourishes when they speak with such soaring words like ‘as the waters cover the sea.’ They are speaking under the inspiration of God’s Holy Spirit, and they are communicating to us what God’s own covenant purposes are for the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
They are describing in figurative terms REAL, CONCRETE MISSIONS ACTIVITIES that will have the effect of COVERING and SATURATING the populated world with the KNOWLEDGE OF GOD’S GLORY. God is declaring to them...and to us...that the day is coming when the Good News of His Glory will be witnessed and proclaimed to EVERY NATION ON THE FACE OF THE EARTH. See Revelation 14.6-7.
This ‘knowledge of the glory of the LORD’ is the Gospel we have been commissioned by Jesus Christ to preach to every creature under Heaven
[Mark 16.15; Colossians 1.23].
It is the Gospel of Christ’s Kingdom;
it is the Gospel of God’s Grace;
it is the Gospel of the New Covenant;
it is the Gospel of GOD’S GLORY IN JESUS CHRIST.
God has commanded us to FILL THIS DARKENED WORLD WITH THE LIGHT OF HIS GLORY IN THIS GOOD NEWS!
2 Corinthians 4.3-6
But even if our Gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest THE LIGHT OF THE GOSPEL OF THE GLORY OF CHRIST, who is the image of God, should shine on them. For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and ourselves your bondservants for Jesus’ sake. For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give THE LIGHT OF THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE GLORY OF GOD IN THE FACE OF JESUS CHRIST.
If anyone doubts that this Old Testament promise is a MISSIONS MANDATE and another expression of Jesus Christ’s Great Commission [
‘As you are going, MAKE DISCIPLES OF ALL THE NATIONS...’] –
then read Isaiah 11.10,
which immediately follows God’s Missions Purpose Statement in Isaiah 11.9:
‘And in that day there shall be a Root of Jesse,
Who shall stand as a banner to the people;
for the Gentiles shall seek Him,
and His resting place shall be glorious.’
What ‘day’ does Isaiah foresee here?
‘In that day’ is OUR DAY – THE GOSPEL-DAY – THIS ‘DAY OF SALVATION’.
We know that promise is fulfilled and enacted by New Testament Gospel missions because Paul interprets it that way in Romans 15.12 [in fact, the whole chapter], where he is relating for us what inspired and motivated him to FILL THE THEN-KNOWN EARTH WITH THE GLORY OF JESUS CHRIST IN THE GOSPEL.
And Paul summarizes his whole ministry purpose, goal, and itinerary:
‘so that from Jerusalem and round about to Illyricum I have fully preached the Gospel of Christ’ [verse 19].
Listen to all these powerful MISSIONS MANDATES that propel us into all the nations of the earth to COVER THE EARTH WITH THE KNOWLEDGE OF CHRIST’S GLORY...AS THE WATERS COVER THE SEA.
Matthew 24.14
John 17.17-23
Acts 17.22-34
Romans 1.5; 1.13-16; 16.25-27
Revelation 14.6-7
So, THAT IS WHAT THIS CONFERENCE IS ALL ABOUT.
THIS IS WHAT BAPTIST FAITH MISSIONS IS ALL ABOUT.
This is what MISSIONS is all about.
This is what THE GOSPEL is all about.
This is what THE MINISTRY OF OUR CHURCHES is all about.
“FILLING THE EARTH WITH
THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD’S GLORY”
-______________________________-
CONFERENCE OFFERING:
Pastor Louie Carver Medical Expenses
We want to designate our Conference offering this year to help Pastor Louie and Mary Carver defray some of the mounting expenses they have incurred during his recent two illnesses and hospitalizations. Brother and Sister Carver served the Lord as missionaries in association with Baptist Faith Missions for over 16 years. They served several terms, first in Korea, and then also in the Philippines. Brother Carver also served BFM here in the States for a period of time as our Field Representative.
Brother Carver also has served as pastor in several churches since returning from foreign missions service, most recently in the Chicago-area. Changes in the ministry there necessitated their moving to South Carolina, where they live now. The Lord has wonderfully and miraculously provided for all their needs during that move and finding housing, etc.
Then, as most of you know, Brother Carver suffered a massive heart attack in mid- January and underwent a 5-bypass open-heart surgery. His recovery was hampered by pneumonia and other pulmonary complications. He had an extended stay in the hospital before being discharged home on 2 February – much weakened by the whole ordeal – only to suffer a mini-stroke three days after returning home from the heart surgery. He underwent another week’s hospitalization. He has been recuperating at home while receiving speech and physical therapies.
Needless to say, all these medical emergencies and treatments have created quite a financial burden for them. He doesn’t know we are doing this for him, and I hope and pray it will be alright when he does find out. We had already scheduled him to preach on the Conference program well before all these emergencies occurred, and he is still making plans to attend the Conference and preach, God willing and enabling him to do so.
But, I hope you will come to the Conference prepared to make as generous a gift as you can to our brother’s needs. If you cannot attend the Conference, but still want to give a gift, send it to our Treasurer:
Pastor George Sledd
PO Box 471280
Lake Monroe FL 32747-1280.
-______________________________-
CHILDREN’S MISSIONS CONFERENCE SESSIONS
Every year we conduct sessions for the children [age 4 through grade 5] who attend our Conference services. My wife, Debbie, conducts these learning and activity sessions. Each year, we focus on a particular nation of the world, highlighting its culture and customs along with their need for the Gospel and opportunities to take the Gospel to those peoples. This year’s theme nation is TURKEY. Our Children’s Center is always set up with crafts and activities which engage the children’s attention and interests in the missions lessons.
-______________________________-
MOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
You may choose to use your own travel / accommodations program or discounts...or do your own research to find a better deal. We are still recommending the Quality Inn Northwest / 750 NEWTOWN COURT / LEXINGTON KY 40511 / 859.233.0561
ONE QUEEN BED room is $49.95.
TWO DOUBLE BEDS room is $59.95.
They also offer continental breakfast on the premises, in-room coffeemaker, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, and high-speed internet access.
Ask the desk for "Thompson Road Baptist Church Event" rates. It would be best to make your reservation by March 31st.
-______________________________-
TRAVEL DIRECTIONS
The physical address of the church site is: 320 Thompson Road, Lexington KY 40508 if you need this information for your GPS.
FROM SOUTH ON I-75: Get off at Exit 104 (Athens-Boonesborough). Turn west toward town. You will be on Athens-Boonesborough Road / Richmond Road Extension. As you approach Lexington, the road will become Richmond Road around Jacobson Park. Continue straight into Lexington. Richmond Road will become Main Street. You will pass the Rupp Arena / Lexington Convention Center on your left. Turn left at the next traffic light. This is Jefferson Street. Turn right in the middle of the overpass bridge onto Manchester. About one mile down Manchester, turn right on Thompson Road and come to the top of the hill.
FROM NORTH ON I-75 OR EAST / WEST ON I-64: I-75 and I-64 merge for a few miles on the north/northeast side of Lexington. Come to Exit 115 on 64/75. This is Newtown Pike (State Route 922). Turn south toward Lexington. Follow Newtown Pike until you come to Main Street. Go straight across Main Street. This short street is Cox Street. Follow Cox Street to the dead-end. Turn right on Manchester / Old Frankfort Pike. Follow Manchester about one mile. Turn right on Thompson Road and come to the top of the hill.
If you choose to stay at Quality Inn, then follow the second set of directions above and Quality Inn will be on your left behind the Shell station just before you get to the New Circle Road interchange [1 mile from 64/75].
Saturday, February 6, 2010
LATEST UPDATE ON MARGUERITE HALLUM
LATER TODAY, SATURDAY / FOLLOW-UP
I have just witnessed another miracle...when I arrived at the center this morning Marguerite was sitting up, was dressed, and had eaten a full breakfast...even fed herself!!! The Hospice nurse on duty wondered why she was there:)
The people that saw her yesterday are in shock... they cannot figure out what's going on with her. She had a strong grip in both hands, no slurred speech, and no drawn face.
What a trooper she is and how good is our Lord to see her through one more time. He's not finished with her yet! Thank you for your loving concern for her. Just so thankful it is good news today.
Love to all, Teeter
6 February 2010 / Saturday morning
Marguerite Hallum served with her father and mother in Peru. They were first missionary family supported through BFM in Peru back during the 1940s and 50s. She is in an assisted living facility in DeLand FL under the loving care of her niece, Teeter Mauldin, and her husband, Steve. [See June 2009 post]
Here is the update I received from Teeter today:
Dear Friends and Family,
This is just to update you on Marguerite's status. She has been failing for the past couple of weeks...confused, disoriented, etc. and then on Thursday she had what they thought was a TIA...they had to feed her and she did not respond to people...she came out of it and then on Friday she had a stroke..that is my diagnosis. She had severe pain in her head and lost mobility and her right side was weakened.
Hospice was to be discharged this month but now they are with her 24/7.
She still recognizes me and will try to smile when she opens her eyes but most of the time she is just in too much pain. Pain management is a problem since she is allergic to so many of the '-ines'...morphine, etc. Pray for her comfort and that the Lord be merciful to His precious servant.
If there ever were a servant of the Lord in the world it is Marguerite. Thank you all for your love for her.
With love, Teeter
I have just witnessed another miracle...when I arrived at the center this morning Marguerite was sitting up, was dressed, and had eaten a full breakfast...even fed herself!!! The Hospice nurse on duty wondered why she was there:)
The people that saw her yesterday are in shock... they cannot figure out what's going on with her. She had a strong grip in both hands, no slurred speech, and no drawn face.
What a trooper she is and how good is our Lord to see her through one more time. He's not finished with her yet! Thank you for your loving concern for her. Just so thankful it is good news today.
Love to all, Teeter
6 February 2010 / Saturday morning
Marguerite Hallum served with her father and mother in Peru. They were first missionary family supported through BFM in Peru back during the 1940s and 50s. She is in an assisted living facility in DeLand FL under the loving care of her niece, Teeter Mauldin, and her husband, Steve. [See June 2009 post]
Here is the update I received from Teeter today:
Dear Friends and Family,
This is just to update you on Marguerite's status. She has been failing for the past couple of weeks...confused, disoriented, etc. and then on Thursday she had what they thought was a TIA...they had to feed her and she did not respond to people...she came out of it and then on Friday she had a stroke..that is my diagnosis. She had severe pain in her head and lost mobility and her right side was weakened.
Hospice was to be discharged this month but now they are with her 24/7.
She still recognizes me and will try to smile when she opens her eyes but most of the time she is just in too much pain. Pain management is a problem since she is allergic to so many of the '-ines'...morphine, etc. Pray for her comfort and that the Lord be merciful to His precious servant.
If there ever were a servant of the Lord in the world it is Marguerite. Thank you all for your love for her.
With love, Teeter
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
2010 BFM WINTER MISSIONS CONFERENCE
The Park Ridge Baptist Church is doing a splendid work hosting the Winter Conference. Ben Glover is the newly-appointed pastor of this church, although he has been a member and served them for several years prior to now.
The theme of the Conference is "GREAT THINGS HE HAS DONE" and HE certainly has...for which we are glad and praise Him.
Last night, we heard messages from God's Word delivered by David Pitman, pastor of Addyston Baptist Church, Addyston OH and Evangelist Bob Jones. Brother Pitman preached from Mark 9.1-4: AND THEY WERE TALKING WITH JESUS. They weren't talking about all the things we probably would want to talk about. They were learning from Jesus about His EXODUS [death and victorious ascension] He would accomplish at Jerusalem. This is what we should be talking about.
Brother Jones preached from Proverbs 14.4 and exhorted us to employ all the MEANS [oxen] in the work of the Lord if we expect to see any INCREASE and growth.
This morning [Tuesday] we heard two more messages by Missionary-Pastor Harold Draper and Pastor Darrell Messer. Brother Draper preached from Acts 14 to reinforce Christ's PURPOSE, PLAN, and PROGRESS for CHURCH-PLANTING MISSIONS IN THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD.
Brother Messer preached from Psalm 145 and thrilled us with his recounting of THE GREATNESS OF THE GOD WHO DOES GREAT THINGS - and THE GREATNESS OF THE PRAISE WE SHOULD GIVE HIM.
The members of the church are serving us all royally with their welcome, hospitality, and meals. We bless God for them all.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Two more stirring messages from God's Word through His servants. Pastor Cecil Fayard preached from Mark 2.1-12: WANTED, STRETCHER-BEARERS. Jesus Christ is the Healer, but we must be the concerned witnesses who bring our lost friends to Jesus Christ.
Pastor Glenn Archer preached from Acts 13.38 and other Scriptures concerning MANIFOLD JUSTIFICATION. He gave us a thrilling, all-too-brief summary of how God justifies believers through Jesus Christ.
WEDNESDAY MORNING
Pastor George Sledd preached from Jeremiah 33.1-3: CALLING ON GOD FOR GREAT THINGS. Only God can do the GREAT THINGS we need to have done for us - and He does them when WE CALL ON HIM.
Pastor Millard Mitchell preached from Philippians 3.12-14: THE IMPORTANCE OF SETTING GOALS. We should still EXPECT GREAT THINGS FROM GOD.
I closed out the Missions Conference services this evening with a message from Luke 15.11-24: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF GRACE...AND THEREFORE, OF GOD. God, Himself, is this father, who is running to receive and restore us through redemption and reconciliation. God was in Christ, reconciling the world to Himself - and has committed this same message and ministry of reconciliation to us, His churches. We are pleading in Christ's stead: "RETURN TO GOD...BE RECONCILED TO GOD."
Once again, we thank the Park Ridge Baptist Church for their abundant generosity and extravagant hospitality given to us by their hosting this Conference.
The theme of the Conference is "GREAT THINGS HE HAS DONE" and HE certainly has...for which we are glad and praise Him.
Last night, we heard messages from God's Word delivered by David Pitman, pastor of Addyston Baptist Church, Addyston OH and Evangelist Bob Jones. Brother Pitman preached from Mark 9.1-4: AND THEY WERE TALKING WITH JESUS. They weren't talking about all the things we probably would want to talk about. They were learning from Jesus about His EXODUS [death and victorious ascension] He would accomplish at Jerusalem. This is what we should be talking about.
Brother Jones preached from Proverbs 14.4 and exhorted us to employ all the MEANS [oxen] in the work of the Lord if we expect to see any INCREASE and growth.
This morning [Tuesday] we heard two more messages by Missionary-Pastor Harold Draper and Pastor Darrell Messer. Brother Draper preached from Acts 14 to reinforce Christ's PURPOSE, PLAN, and PROGRESS for CHURCH-PLANTING MISSIONS IN THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD.
Brother Messer preached from Psalm 145 and thrilled us with his recounting of THE GREATNESS OF THE GOD WHO DOES GREAT THINGS - and THE GREATNESS OF THE PRAISE WE SHOULD GIVE HIM.
The members of the church are serving us all royally with their welcome, hospitality, and meals. We bless God for them all.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Two more stirring messages from God's Word through His servants. Pastor Cecil Fayard preached from Mark 2.1-12: WANTED, STRETCHER-BEARERS. Jesus Christ is the Healer, but we must be the concerned witnesses who bring our lost friends to Jesus Christ.
Pastor Glenn Archer preached from Acts 13.38 and other Scriptures concerning MANIFOLD JUSTIFICATION. He gave us a thrilling, all-too-brief summary of how God justifies believers through Jesus Christ.
WEDNESDAY MORNING
Pastor George Sledd preached from Jeremiah 33.1-3: CALLING ON GOD FOR GREAT THINGS. Only God can do the GREAT THINGS we need to have done for us - and He does them when WE CALL ON HIM.
Pastor Millard Mitchell preached from Philippians 3.12-14: THE IMPORTANCE OF SETTING GOALS. We should still EXPECT GREAT THINGS FROM GOD.
I closed out the Missions Conference services this evening with a message from Luke 15.11-24: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF GRACE...AND THEREFORE, OF GOD. God, Himself, is this father, who is running to receive and restore us through redemption and reconciliation. God was in Christ, reconciling the world to Himself - and has committed this same message and ministry of reconciliation to us, His churches. We are pleading in Christ's stead: "RETURN TO GOD...BE RECONCILED TO GOD."
Once again, we thank the Park Ridge Baptist Church for their abundant generosity and extravagant hospitality given to us by their hosting this Conference.
Friday, January 15, 2010
PASTOR LOUIE CARVER / HEART ATTACK
TUESDAY / 9 February 2010
Elton Dunbar sent this post to Ronnie Wolfe, who, in turn, disseminated it. Grace and thanks to all of you who are concerned and participating in this reporting.
"Bro. Ronnie:
I spoke with Sister Mary this evening [Monday] about 7:15 at which time she told me that Bro. Louie came home from the hospital today. He is doing well, but having some difficulty with his speech and trying to say what he wants. He will be taking speech therapy for this.
Let us continue to remember both of them in prayer.
Sincerely, Elton"
MONDAY / 8 February 2010
Bob Jones called me this morning. He had talked with Becky Carver. Pastor Carver is still in the hospital, but has been transferred from ICU to a private room. We praise God for this improvement. He does not appear to be suffering from any paralysis from the stroke, but he is still mentally confused and disoriented and his speech is still somewhat slurred. He is struggling with articulating and verbalizing his thoughts and with word retrieval. Please continue to pray that God will give him full and complete recovery. [dsp]
SATURDAY MORNING / 6 February / Text from Becky Carver
"PLEASE PRAY! Dad had a stroke yesterday and is back in the hospital. We greatly appreciate your prayers. Dad has been crying hard."
ANOTHER MEDICAL EMERGENCY - URGENT!
5:30PM / FRIDAY / 5 FEBRUARY 2010
Pastor Carver did come home Wednesday, and was doing wonderfully. I talked to him Thursday morning and then talked to their daughter, Becky, this morning [Friday], and he was continuing to make progress toward recovery.
Bob Jones talked to him at length earlier this afternoon.
But, Mary stepped out later this afternoon to run a short errand, and when she returned around 5:30 [or shortly before], Brother Carver was collapsed in the hallway of their home. Mary called for Becky, and when they tried to converse with him, he was very incoherent and confused. He was also suffering from weaknesses compatible with stroke symptoms.
They were rushing him back to the hospital at that time.
That is all I know right now. I will post further updates as I receive them.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON / 3 February / Text from Becky Carver
"Our Dad is coming home today!"
SUNDAY EVENING, 31 January / Text from Becky Carver
Dad is still in the hospital. Clamping tubes again tomorrow to see what happens.
FRIDAY EVENING / 29 January 2010
The last report I have received is that Brother Carver is improving from the setback he suffered on Wednesday and then had another 'bad' day on Thursday. His lung has now 'inflated' some and is functioning more normally.
He is still in the hospital, but they are hoping he will, within the next very few days, be discharged to a surgery-rehabilitation center to regain strength. He still has a long way to go to enjoy complete recovery. [dsp]
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON / From Becky Carver
Becky called me this afternoon to tell me that Brother Carver is suffering from other new complications. His lung is still not inflating and functioning. They had to insert a new tube into his side today to treat the lung. They have also told them just today that he also has emphysema, which is complicating these after-effects from the surgery. The emphysema, of course, will not improve or rehabilitate. He can't do long without his oxygen-assist. So, they are just waiting on God now to see where these new developments will take them over the next few days.
They do appreciate very much your continued praying for him and for them. [dsp]
TUESDAY EVENING / Text from Becky Carver
Dad isn't going home tomorrow [Wednesday] - he still has a leak in his lung. He gets very winded when he moves a little bit.
MONDAY EVENING / 25 JANUARY / Text from Becky Carver
Dad is doing soo much better. He may be going home on Wednesday if he keeps doing as well as he is now.
FRIDAY NIGHT / From Becky Carver
Becky called me as she was leaving the hospital late Friday evening. Brother Carver has rested better the past couple nights. He still has drainage tubes in his chest and abdomen to evacuate the fluid retention around his lungs and heart, and his left lung still has not fully inflated from the surgery and post-surgery excessive fluid. He is still very weak, but slowing regaining strength by the day. He is out of ICU and in a private room now.
THURSDAY EVENING / Text from Becky Carver
"Dad is very sore, and it hurts to even take a breath, but they have started getting him out of bed and moving him a little today. He is dealing with it pretty good. He told the nurse he likes it quiet as opposed to the loudness in ICU."
WEDNESDAY NIGHT / Text from Becky Carver
"Dad is doing great. He is on real foods now."
I assume that they have weaned him from the ventilator, and he is eating on his own instead of through IVs and tubes. We are praising God for this development. [dsp]
TUESDAY AFTERNOON
Pastor Carver continues to improve. Talked to Becky, their daughter, this afternoon. He is still on the ventilator, and they are trying to wean him from it. One of the chief reasons he is on the ventilator is that he is retaining a lot of fluid, and it is pressing his lungs and heart, complicating his breathing. They are administering Lasix to serve as a diuretic to reduce his fluid retention. They are also having to suction his lungs periodically to evacuate fluid that way. This procedure is very traumatic and painful for him. But, he is cognizant, coherent, and communicative - all for which we praise God.
TUESDAY MORNING
His recovery is being hampered by some agitation he experiences when he begins to emerge from sedation. So, they are continuing to sedate him to keep him from struggling with the tubes and monitoring paraphenalia. Continue to pray for his complete recovery.
18 JANUARY 2010 / MONDAY
Pastor Carver underwent surgery today from approximately 8am - 1.30pm. Surgery went well. Surgeons performed 6 bypasses. He was in recovery shortly thereafter.
18 January 2009 / Monday
PASTOR CARVER IS SCHEDULED FOR SURGERY @ 8AM TODAY. PLEASE PRAY FOR HIM...AND THEIR FAMILY.
16 January 2010 / Saturday
Dear Bro. Parks,
Good afternoon, this is Becky Carver, Pastor Carver's youngest daughter... On behalf of my dad and the family we want to thank you for your sincere prayers. We thank God that He is in control and that dad has soooo many true friends that are truly sincere with their walk with Christ. He has had his ups and downs for sure; however, he is tolerating the pain better today than he has been.
Will keep you posted as we find out more.
Sincerely His,
The Carver Family and extended
16 January 2010 / Saturday
UPDATE: Pastor Louie Carver
Brother Carver is scheduled for multi-bypass open heart surgery early Monday morning, 18 January. Continue praying for him and for Mary, his wife - and for their children during this time of adversity.
15 January 2010
FROM: Dave Parks
RE: Pastor Louie Carver
Many of you know Brother Carver – some of you may not.
The Lord knows Pastor Carver if you don’t, so we would appreciate your asking the Lord to intervene in his behalf.
Brother Carver has moved from the Chicago area to Simpsonville SC [during 2009]. Three of their daughters live nearby.
I got a call from their daughter, Becky, this morning to inform me that Pastor Carver had a massive heart attack yesterday and is in the ICU in a Simpsonville Hospital.
They performed a heart catheterization yesterday and one angioplasty [balloon procedure] to immediately open one artery. All of his arteries are occluded.
They want to wait until the first of the week to perform the necessary bypass surgery, but if he continues to have the same cardiac trauma activity he is experiencing now, they may not be able to wait.
Sister Carver [Mary] also has suffered some light strokes and has been home from her own hospitalization only a couple weeks.
That is all I know right now. Please pray for them all.
If you want to correspond with their home mailing address:
259 Finley Hill Court / Simpsonville SC 29681
His email address is: wlc1939@att.net
Mary will be accessing his emails and can take them to him.
Grace to you all.
Dave Parks
3985 Boston Road
Lexington KY 40514
859.223.8374 phone
859.223.8954 fax
daveparks@insightbb.com
Elton Dunbar sent this post to Ronnie Wolfe, who, in turn, disseminated it. Grace and thanks to all of you who are concerned and participating in this reporting.
"Bro. Ronnie:
I spoke with Sister Mary this evening [Monday] about 7:15 at which time she told me that Bro. Louie came home from the hospital today. He is doing well, but having some difficulty with his speech and trying to say what he wants. He will be taking speech therapy for this.
Let us continue to remember both of them in prayer.
Sincerely, Elton"
MONDAY / 8 February 2010
Bob Jones called me this morning. He had talked with Becky Carver. Pastor Carver is still in the hospital, but has been transferred from ICU to a private room. We praise God for this improvement. He does not appear to be suffering from any paralysis from the stroke, but he is still mentally confused and disoriented and his speech is still somewhat slurred. He is struggling with articulating and verbalizing his thoughts and with word retrieval. Please continue to pray that God will give him full and complete recovery. [dsp]
SATURDAY MORNING / 6 February / Text from Becky Carver
"PLEASE PRAY! Dad had a stroke yesterday and is back in the hospital. We greatly appreciate your prayers. Dad has been crying hard."
ANOTHER MEDICAL EMERGENCY - URGENT!
5:30PM / FRIDAY / 5 FEBRUARY 2010
Pastor Carver did come home Wednesday, and was doing wonderfully. I talked to him Thursday morning and then talked to their daughter, Becky, this morning [Friday], and he was continuing to make progress toward recovery.
Bob Jones talked to him at length earlier this afternoon.
But, Mary stepped out later this afternoon to run a short errand, and when she returned around 5:30 [or shortly before], Brother Carver was collapsed in the hallway of their home. Mary called for Becky, and when they tried to converse with him, he was very incoherent and confused. He was also suffering from weaknesses compatible with stroke symptoms.
They were rushing him back to the hospital at that time.
That is all I know right now. I will post further updates as I receive them.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON / 3 February / Text from Becky Carver
"Our Dad is coming home today!"
SUNDAY EVENING, 31 January / Text from Becky Carver
Dad is still in the hospital. Clamping tubes again tomorrow to see what happens.
FRIDAY EVENING / 29 January 2010
The last report I have received is that Brother Carver is improving from the setback he suffered on Wednesday and then had another 'bad' day on Thursday. His lung has now 'inflated' some and is functioning more normally.
He is still in the hospital, but they are hoping he will, within the next very few days, be discharged to a surgery-rehabilitation center to regain strength. He still has a long way to go to enjoy complete recovery. [dsp]
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON / From Becky Carver
Becky called me this afternoon to tell me that Brother Carver is suffering from other new complications. His lung is still not inflating and functioning. They had to insert a new tube into his side today to treat the lung. They have also told them just today that he also has emphysema, which is complicating these after-effects from the surgery. The emphysema, of course, will not improve or rehabilitate. He can't do long without his oxygen-assist. So, they are just waiting on God now to see where these new developments will take them over the next few days.
They do appreciate very much your continued praying for him and for them. [dsp]
TUESDAY EVENING / Text from Becky Carver
Dad isn't going home tomorrow [Wednesday] - he still has a leak in his lung. He gets very winded when he moves a little bit.
MONDAY EVENING / 25 JANUARY / Text from Becky Carver
Dad is doing soo much better. He may be going home on Wednesday if he keeps doing as well as he is now.
FRIDAY NIGHT / From Becky Carver
Becky called me as she was leaving the hospital late Friday evening. Brother Carver has rested better the past couple nights. He still has drainage tubes in his chest and abdomen to evacuate the fluid retention around his lungs and heart, and his left lung still has not fully inflated from the surgery and post-surgery excessive fluid. He is still very weak, but slowing regaining strength by the day. He is out of ICU and in a private room now.
THURSDAY EVENING / Text from Becky Carver
"Dad is very sore, and it hurts to even take a breath, but they have started getting him out of bed and moving him a little today. He is dealing with it pretty good. He told the nurse he likes it quiet as opposed to the loudness in ICU."
WEDNESDAY NIGHT / Text from Becky Carver
"Dad is doing great. He is on real foods now."
I assume that they have weaned him from the ventilator, and he is eating on his own instead of through IVs and tubes. We are praising God for this development. [dsp]
TUESDAY AFTERNOON
Pastor Carver continues to improve. Talked to Becky, their daughter, this afternoon. He is still on the ventilator, and they are trying to wean him from it. One of the chief reasons he is on the ventilator is that he is retaining a lot of fluid, and it is pressing his lungs and heart, complicating his breathing. They are administering Lasix to serve as a diuretic to reduce his fluid retention. They are also having to suction his lungs periodically to evacuate fluid that way. This procedure is very traumatic and painful for him. But, he is cognizant, coherent, and communicative - all for which we praise God.
TUESDAY MORNING
His recovery is being hampered by some agitation he experiences when he begins to emerge from sedation. So, they are continuing to sedate him to keep him from struggling with the tubes and monitoring paraphenalia. Continue to pray for his complete recovery.
18 JANUARY 2010 / MONDAY
Pastor Carver underwent surgery today from approximately 8am - 1.30pm. Surgery went well. Surgeons performed 6 bypasses. He was in recovery shortly thereafter.
18 January 2009 / Monday
PASTOR CARVER IS SCHEDULED FOR SURGERY @ 8AM TODAY. PLEASE PRAY FOR HIM...AND THEIR FAMILY.
16 January 2010 / Saturday
Dear Bro. Parks,
Good afternoon, this is Becky Carver, Pastor Carver's youngest daughter... On behalf of my dad and the family we want to thank you for your sincere prayers. We thank God that He is in control and that dad has soooo many true friends that are truly sincere with their walk with Christ. He has had his ups and downs for sure; however, he is tolerating the pain better today than he has been.
Will keep you posted as we find out more.
Sincerely His,
The Carver Family and extended
16 January 2010 / Saturday
UPDATE: Pastor Louie Carver
Brother Carver is scheduled for multi-bypass open heart surgery early Monday morning, 18 January. Continue praying for him and for Mary, his wife - and for their children during this time of adversity.
15 January 2010
FROM: Dave Parks
RE: Pastor Louie Carver
Many of you know Brother Carver – some of you may not.
The Lord knows Pastor Carver if you don’t, so we would appreciate your asking the Lord to intervene in his behalf.
Brother Carver has moved from the Chicago area to Simpsonville SC [during 2009]. Three of their daughters live nearby.
I got a call from their daughter, Becky, this morning to inform me that Pastor Carver had a massive heart attack yesterday and is in the ICU in a Simpsonville Hospital.
They performed a heart catheterization yesterday and one angioplasty [balloon procedure] to immediately open one artery. All of his arteries are occluded.
They want to wait until the first of the week to perform the necessary bypass surgery, but if he continues to have the same cardiac trauma activity he is experiencing now, they may not be able to wait.
Sister Carver [Mary] also has suffered some light strokes and has been home from her own hospitalization only a couple weeks.
That is all I know right now. Please pray for them all.
If you want to correspond with their home mailing address:
259 Finley Hill Court / Simpsonville SC 29681
His email address is: wlc1939@att.net
Mary will be accessing his emails and can take them to him.
Grace to you all.
Dave Parks
3985 Boston Road
Lexington KY 40514
859.223.8374 phone
859.223.8954 fax
daveparks@insightbb.com
Saturday, January 9, 2010
MONTHLY GENERAL FUND SOLVENCY
We continue to reach and strive toward the goal of MONTHLY GENERAL FUND SOLVENCY for our standard monthly General Fund disbursements.
We disburse an average of $50,000 per month for all the General Fund commitments and services required to maintain our missionaries and their ministries.
DESIGNATED OFFERINGS ARE NOT APPLIED TO GENERAL FUND USES. Designated offerings are ‘pre-addressed’ by the contributor and are ‘forwarded’ to the missionaries for the designated intended use.
But, when and if MONTHLY GENERAL FUND offerings supply our missionaries’ essential, standard financial needs, then we can consider using the Thanksgiving Offering to increase the modest commitments we are disbursing to them now.
THE GREATEST NEED BAPTIST FAITH MISSIONARIES HAVE AT THIS TIME IS OUR CONSISTENT, COMMITTED, AND COOPERATIVE INCREASES OF OUR OFFERINGS TO THE GENERAL FUND.
Baptist Faith Missions strives to function on the principles of:
EFFECTIVENESS,
EFFICIENCY,
and EQUALITY – that is, “what we do for one missionary, we do for all”.
That is the beauty and benefit of the GENERAL FUND / non-deputation principle.
We ask each of our Giving Friends to join us in this RESOLUTION: “Resolved, that I will commit to increase my own personal giving, and our church’s offerings to the BFM General Fund, so that our missionaries’ needs will be supplied and that Christ’s Name will be more widely proclaimed throughout the nations of the world.”
“Now, therefore, KNOW and CONSIDER WHAT YOU WILL DO…” [1 Samuel 25.17]
Habakkuk 2.14: “For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the Glory of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.”
-________________________’
A GLARING INGLORIOUS NUMBER: $19,814.51
This amount is the total of ACCRUED ADDITIONAL DEDUCTIONS from our missionaries’ monthly deposits we had to make over three months of 2009 [August-October].
We made these additional deductions because we didn’t receive enough Monthly General Fund Offerings to cover the standard disbursements we made to our missionaries – and we didn’t have adequate funds in the remaining Thanksgiving Offering to supply those months’ deficits.
So, for those three months, what we did was to calculate their monthly deposits according to our standard commitments we make to them – and then, when the funds were not available to make those disbursements, WE WENT BACK AND TOOK BACK SOME OF THE DEPOSIT AMOUNT UNTIL IT MATCHED THE AVAILABLE FUNDS WE HAD TO MAKE THAT DEPOSIT.
WE CAN AVOID HAVING TO DO THAT EVER AGAIN BY INCREASING OUR MONTHLY GENERAL FUND OFFERINGS.
We disburse an average of $50,000 per month for all the General Fund commitments and services required to maintain our missionaries and their ministries.
DESIGNATED OFFERINGS ARE NOT APPLIED TO GENERAL FUND USES. Designated offerings are ‘pre-addressed’ by the contributor and are ‘forwarded’ to the missionaries for the designated intended use.
But, when and if MONTHLY GENERAL FUND offerings supply our missionaries’ essential, standard financial needs, then we can consider using the Thanksgiving Offering to increase the modest commitments we are disbursing to them now.
THE GREATEST NEED BAPTIST FAITH MISSIONARIES HAVE AT THIS TIME IS OUR CONSISTENT, COMMITTED, AND COOPERATIVE INCREASES OF OUR OFFERINGS TO THE GENERAL FUND.
Baptist Faith Missions strives to function on the principles of:
EFFECTIVENESS,
EFFICIENCY,
and EQUALITY – that is, “what we do for one missionary, we do for all”.
That is the beauty and benefit of the GENERAL FUND / non-deputation principle.
We ask each of our Giving Friends to join us in this RESOLUTION: “Resolved, that I will commit to increase my own personal giving, and our church’s offerings to the BFM General Fund, so that our missionaries’ needs will be supplied and that Christ’s Name will be more widely proclaimed throughout the nations of the world.”
“Now, therefore, KNOW and CONSIDER WHAT YOU WILL DO…” [1 Samuel 25.17]
Habakkuk 2.14: “For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the Glory of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.”
-________________________’
A GLARING INGLORIOUS NUMBER: $19,814.51
This amount is the total of ACCRUED ADDITIONAL DEDUCTIONS from our missionaries’ monthly deposits we had to make over three months of 2009 [August-October].
We made these additional deductions because we didn’t receive enough Monthly General Fund Offerings to cover the standard disbursements we made to our missionaries – and we didn’t have adequate funds in the remaining Thanksgiving Offering to supply those months’ deficits.
So, for those three months, what we did was to calculate their monthly deposits according to our standard commitments we make to them – and then, when the funds were not available to make those disbursements, WE WENT BACK AND TOOK BACK SOME OF THE DEPOSIT AMOUNT UNTIL IT MATCHED THE AVAILABLE FUNDS WE HAD TO MAKE THAT DEPOSIT.
WE CAN AVOID HAVING TO DO THAT EVER AGAIN BY INCREASING OUR MONTHLY GENERAL FUND OFFERINGS.
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