Newsletter April 12th

GREETINGS FROM BARBEE’S GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH

Thanks to all the men who gathered early and worked so diligently to provide us with the excellent Easter Breakfast. It was delicious! We appreciate you and your ministry to us.
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I think that most good parents have the hope that when they leave this world, they will be able to leave a gift for their children and grandchildren. It may be money, or property, or family heirlooms. It is a noble ambition, one to be admired. Sometimes sickness, or disease, or long Nursing Home stays, robs a person of what they planned to give. That is so sad.

This week I have been thinking of two other things we can leave our descendants. These are things that can never be taken by anyone.  They are solid, forever legacies. Are we leaving them?
The first is this: A GODLY HERITAGE—A GOOD NAME
   …”A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver or gold”. [Proverbs 22:1]
   …The Proverbs 31 woman is praised and honored by her husband and her children.
   …”The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him”. [Proverbs 20:7]

Some descendants live with shame. They try to hide the fact that their ancestors were crooks, drunks, evil, a drain on society. Others can speak of their ancestors with pride. They came from Godly folk, men and women who were a blessing to their generation. A Godly heritage will not be found in A LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT, but it will be a fantastic treasure to leave behind. Every day we live and every choice we make determines what we leave for our descendants.

The second gift you can leave behind is: YOUR PRAYERS
   …”Each of them had a harp and golden bowls brimming full of sweet fragrant incense—-which are the prayers of God’s holy lovers”. [Revelation 5:8 TPT]
   …”And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censor: and there was given unto him much incense, that he should offer it with all the prayers of all the saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne. And the smoke of the incense, which came with the prayers of the saints, ascended up before God out of the angel’s hand.” [Revelation 8:3,4]

Evidently, the prayers of God’s holy people are stored in golden vessels in Heaven. From time-to-time, they are poured out upon Heaven’ golden altar. Long after we are in Heaven, our prayers can bless our children, grandchildren, and even future generations.
   …Pray for their salvation
   …Pray for them to have a close walk with the Lord
   …Pray that they will know and do the will of God for their life
   …Pray that they will know and use their spiritual gifts in ministry
   …Pray that they will be filled with the Holy Spirit
   …Pray for them to have good health
   …Pray for them to have a Godly mate
   …Pray that their financial needs are met
   …Pray that they will have joy and peace in their walk with the Lord

What an awesome privilege the Lord has given us.  May we fill up Heaven’s Prayer Room with prayers for our family. When those future generations join you in Heaven they will thank you for your prayers!!!!!

ADDITIONAL THOUGHTS  

1.  Sunday School is at 9:00 am
2. Morning Worship and Children’s Church are at 10:00 am. Also available in the parking lot at 10 on 99.1 FM and on the website after 12:30 pm
3. Prayer and Bible Study are at 6:30 pm on Wednesday in the Fellowship Hall
4. $1340—Final total for the Annie Armstrong Mission Offering
5. $ 200—-Beginning offering for the Baptist Children’s Homes Spring Food Drive—continue to give during April

Continue to celebrate Jesus—-HE IS ALIVE

Pastor Ed and Deacons of Barbee’s Grove Baptist Church