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Reading Thru The Bible -
Small Groups Reading - 2008
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Written by Page Hughes
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Wednesday, 05 November 2008 |
Isaiah 44-45: On days like today when we are electing a leader for our nation it is good to keep in mind that though it is a big thing to us, in the realm of eternity, it is a minor thing. These chapter help us to remember who is really in charge, “I am the first and I am the last. There is no God but me. “ “I am the Lord, and there is no other. I form light and create darkness. I make success and create disaster; I, the Lord, do all these things.” “It is My hands that stretched out the heavens and I command all their host.”
I am so thankful that we have a great God that we can depend on no matter what is happening in this world. God is in charge no matter what happens today or in the days to come.
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Brazil Mission Trip 2008 -
Missions - Brazil 2008
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Written by Page Hughes
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Friday, 01 August 2008 |
August 1, 2008
We arrived this morning to the sound of applause as those in line saw the bus approaching. One would think we were Hollywood stars, little did they know that we were merely common men and women that God is choosing to use.
We saw as many patients as the few hours would allow. Once again we saw people saved (32). The mental picture of the day was of a seventeen year old young woman. She was sitting in a group as they prayed to receive Christ. With a hand on her chest and one hand lifted to God her face was toward heaven as Les led her to pray the sinner’s prayer. Other evangelism team members remarked how determined her face appeared to follow Jesus.
Once we packed the bus and ate another wonderful meal, we gathered for a spiritual feast. My heart was moved as the Pastor was given a monetary gift from the team. Before he opened his hands to receive the gift, his hands went up to point to heaven, declaring thanksgiving to the One who really gave the gift. We also gave a gift of discipleship materials so the church can grow the new disciples. We joined the pastor as we sang thanksgiving to God singing “Thank You Lord” in Portuguese. Greg expressed our great appreciation for all that the church family had sacrificed.
Les shared from Acts 2 about how the first church shared everything and God added to their numbers daily. He also charged them to continue to run with endurance the race God has for them.
The pastor shared words of encouragement as he drew parallels between the great soccer teams of Brazil and how we functioned as a team. In Christ, we have a team better than any human team and our team has one purpose, the cause of Christ. He praised everyone who played with all their heart to win one more soul to Jesus. The pastor said the church is 45 years old, and in those 45 years the church has not reached as many as we have this week. We not only made a difference in the heart of the church members, but also in the heart of the community. Their hearts are open because they have seen a difference in us. The pastor said to the team, “You came with all your hearts to work with humble people. The humble people saw Christ in you. This is a special team. You are a present to our lives from God, to us and to our community. If you had not come, this great multitude of people would not have heard.” He also told us that we lived in the hearts of the church family rent free! In this community that is a big thing.
Our final numbers for the week were 731 seen in the medical clinic, 358 adults and 373 children. Our pharmacy team filled 2515 prescriptions. The eye team was able to help 520 see better and hopefully be able to read God’s word. 204 were able to see a dentist and they pulled 448 teeth. Our hygienists cleaned 232 mouths of teeth. The best thing is that when we get to heaven 391 more people will be at the heavenly feast with us. As Dr. Boston said, “It was all worth it!”
This morning one of our prayer team members emailed to say, “Leave everything you have on the field. Don’t have any regrets and know that we look forward to seeing each of you.” I can truthfully say we have done this, and now we return home to carry on what God has for us. Thank you for being a part of this team many through your many prayers. We love you all.
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Welcome To Our Site -
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Written by Web Master
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Sunday, 07 May 2006 |
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Page Hughes, who refers to herself as an "ordinary page" is anything but ordinary. When describing Page people say, "she is a party waiting for a place to happen." The best thing about this party girl is that she parties with the purpose of leading others to a dynamic and fulfilling life with Jesus Christ.
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