Vote To Keep Or Remove! Wallace's Beard!

What does the family say about this beard? :)

TT says, Why not? He grows his 6 months out of the year. More pics coming.

https://www.scholarshippoints.com/campuslife/what-is-movember/ (Roni mentioned Movember so I decided to educate myself. :))

More beard pics from TT. Thanks for the modeling, T. :

May Sharing! A Prayer for Our Nation on this National Day of Prayer

By Debbie McDaniel

“Lord, listen! Lord, forgive! Lord, hear and act! For your sake, my God, do not delay, because your city and your people bear your Name." Daniel 9:19

In 1952 President Harry Truman signed a bill into law, making the National Day of Prayer for America an annual event on the first Thursday of May, encouraging millions across our nation to unite together to pray. 

We've come a long way since that day.  And now, maybe more than ever, our nation needs our continued prayers for God’s healing, help, and peace.

Yet, sometimes it's hard to know where to begin or how to pray. We just know we have a deep ache in our hearts that cries out for God's mercy, and a longing to see him heal our land. And maybe other times we wonder how effective our prayers even are. 

But no matter how we feel, we can be confident that God is faithful. He is aware and His Spirit is at work, over all that swirls around us in our nation today. That same power that broke prison chains, raised Lazarus from the dead, and parted the Red Sea, the same power that healed the blind man, and delivered the delirious from demons, that same power is at work still today.

He is the same. Yesterday, today, and forever.

May we stand together as believers, and pray for God to heal our land, and strengthen His people. May we pray for all those in authority. May we pray for God’s miraculous intervening, for blind eyes to be opened, for many to see the power of our Lord as never before.

We are never left to fend for ourselves, wrestling in worry, consumed with fear, or driven towards hate. He reminds us that He is with us, He will help us, and hasn't lost control, but has a plan. And His purposes will prevail.

We can be assured, that He hears our prayers, He knows our needs. There's great power in uniting together, turning our hearts towards God, and praying on behalf of America, our nation.

At this important time in our nation’s history, we can do nothing more important than pray.

Remembering today this powerful truth upon which this nation was founded. We are "One Nation Under God." He is where our real hope is found, not in our leaders, not in our economy, not in the condition of our nation today, or any other day.  "...my hope comes from Him." Ps. 62:5

Prayer for National Day of Prayer:

Heavenly Father,

Thank you for your great power. We praise you for your Truth. We’re grateful that you have set us free from the clutching grasp of sin and death.

Would you be with your people, extending your grace, granting your freedom, providing your protection, and empowering with your strength. We ask that you'd bring about an awakening of your presence to America as never seen before. We ask that your Name be proclaimed, that all plans to silence the Name of Jesus would be thwarted and crushed.

We pray that many would come to know you as Lord and Savior, we pray that many would see your Light, that you would open blind eyes and release those still imprisoned.

We pray that you would unify your people for the glory of your Name, that all who call themselves Christians would rise up, believing your great Truth.

Wake us up Lord! Remind us to live aware, to redeem the time, to listen to your words, to be willing to make a difference in this land.

We pray for all those in authority, that you would give them your wisdom and discernment as they lead. We ask that you would appoint strong, faithful men and women to serve this nation and our people.

We pray for your great healing on America. Shine your face on us dear God. We need you now, more than ever before. Our times are in your hands.

Thank you that you are rich in mercy and full of grace. Thank you that you are forgiving and merciful. Thank you that you are strong and mighty. Thank you that you are for us and that you fight for us still today. Bring honor to your Name, Oh Lord, for You alone are worthy.

In the Name of Jesus we pray,

Amen.

From Wallace: Who Can Identify This?

Wallace: Word of the Day

Daily Word From Wallace!

                           Patience
God’s presence keeps me calm and patient at all times.

Saturday, January 7, 2017

How do I react to delays that keep me from accomplishing my goals? Experience tells me that getting irritated or impatient will not change the circumstances. A slow line will not move quicker by frowning. Traffic does not clear because I show frustration. What I can do, however, is visualize right outcomes for myself and others.

If I am delayed, I use that time to center my thoughts and to give thanks for God’s presence within. I practice slow, easy breathing while affirming: I am peaceful. I am calm.

Being patient today is an investment in peace for tomorrow. I refrain from being reactionary and saying or doing something I may regret later. As I hold thoughts of peace for others, I benefit from being patient and calm.

As a deer longs for flowing streams, so my soul longs for you, O God.—Psalm 42:1

Wallace: Word Of The Day!

"Health is the balance between physical life and external nature and it is maintained only by sufficient vitality on the inside against things on the outside."

August Quotes!

 "We probably wouldn't worry about what people think of us if we could know how seldom they do." - Olin Miller




"The only fool bigger than the person who knows it all is the person who argues with him." Stanislaw J. Lee

“Don’t forget your past, but don’t stay there, or you are going to totally miss the future” - unknown

Respect yourself enough to walk away from anything that no longer serves you, grows you, or make you happy!       By Robert Tew

He who has so little knowledge of human nature as to seek happiness by changing anything but his own disposition will waste his life in fruitless efforts, and multiply the grief he proposes to remove.   -Samuel Johnson

 
"Trust His heart, even when you cannot trace His hand"
Jack W. Hayford

“A word of encouragement during a failure is worth more than an hour of praise after success.” - unknown

" It is for us to make the effort. The result is always in God's hands." –Mahatma Gandhi

Wallace: Gas Prices

Wallace: Look what I found and I have not heard one family member complain about the prices going down! Ugh

New Jersey Gospel Event!

NEW JERSEY GOSPEL EVENT

FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH

JULY 17, 2016

Processional……………All……………”Jesus Will Lift You Up”                                      Key­­­_____

Scripture & Prayer…………………………..Charisse                                                                  

Selection…………GP /WB…………………..”There is No One else like You”                Key_____

SPEAK ABOUT CHESTER AND WHY WE ARE HERE

Selection…………………All…………………“On My Way Home”                                  Key ___

Selection………………MH…………”Remind Me”                                                          Key_____

Selection………………ALL……….. “I need You more“                                                  Key_____

Offering

Reflections…………….As needed, about Chester

Selection……………MH/LW………… ...."Around God's Throne"                                 Key_____

Selection....................MH/LW......................"Waiting For My Child"                             Key_______
Selection....................MH/LW......................"My Record Will Be There"                       Key______
Selection....................WB............................."Old Ship Of  Zion"                                  Key______

Selection………….GP/RH…………….TBD                                                                  Key_____

Selection .........All Bell Family ......."The Lord Has Allowed Us Together"                    Key ____

Benediction…Invitation………..Pastor

                                                                                                                               

Word Of The Day!

"Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it is thinking of yourself less."

Wallace's Pics From Yosemite!

Mother's Day 2014 Pics From Southern Cali!

How To Read Bar Codes And Buy American!

ALWAYS READ THE LABELS ON THE FOODS YOU BUY--NO MATTER WHAT THE FRONT OF THE BOX OR PACKAGE SAYS, TURN IT OVER AND READ THE BACK---CAREFULLY! With all the food and pet products now coming from China , it is best to make sure you read the label at the grocery store and especially Walmart when buying food products. Many products no longer show where they were made, only give where the distributor is  located. It is important to read the bar code to track it's origin. How to read Bar Codes .... interesting! This may be useful to know when grocery shopping, if it's a concern to you. GREAT WAY TO "BUY USA   &  CANADA " AND NOT FROM  CHINA!! The whole world is concerned about China-made "black hearted goods". Can you differentiate which one is made in Taiwan or  China ? If the first 3 digits of the barcode are 690 691 or 692, the product is MADE IN  CHINA. 471 is Made in Taiwan . This is our right to know, but the government and related departments never educate the public, therefore we have to RESCUE ourselves. Nowadays, Chinese businessmen know that consumers do not prefer products "MADE IN CHINA ", so they don't show from which country it is made. However, you may now refer to the barcode - remember if the first 3 digits are:690-692 ... then it is MADE IN  CHINA 00 - 09 ...  USA   &  CANADA 30 - 37   FRANCE 40 - 44  GERMANY 471 ...  Taiwan 49 ... JAPAN50 ...  UK BUY USA & CANADIAN MADE by watching for "0" at the beginning of the number. We need every boost we can get!  Pass this on to everybody on your E-Mail Contact List!!

Here is a pretty good list of country codes..

Subject: Bar Codes of the different countries around the world

http://www.ceveni.com/2008/12/bar-codes-of-different-countries-around.html

FYI: Something From The Past!

I saw this at a golf course recently and thought this would bring 
back memories for Jean and Vata

From Wallace

Health Tip: Recognizing Stroke Symptoms and Signs!

STROKE: Remember the 1st Three Letters.....

S. T. R. 

It only takes a minute to read this.

A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough. 

RECOGNIZING A STROKE

Thank God for the sense to remember the '3' steps, STR. Read and

Learn!

Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.

Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:

S *Ask the individual to SMILE.

T *Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A

SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently)

(i.e. Chicken Soup)

R *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.

If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call emergency number immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.

New Sign of a Stroke --------

Stick out Your Tongue!

NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out his tongue. If the tongue is

'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other that is also an indication of a stroke.