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Black History month in Theology

-----Black History month in Theology------
This year, I want to introduce contemporary theologians. I commend to you the book Glory Road. It is an anthology of writings from outstanding Reformed Evangelical theologians who happen to be black.

-Week 1- writing comes from Thabiti Anyabwile. Enjoy the link to his outstanding article.
-Week 2 - Our journey brings us to Emmanuel Kolini, Archbishop of Rwanda, in the Anglican church. He was instrumental in the explosion of ministry in the North American church. Enjoy the link to his outstanding article.
-Week 3 - I want to introduce you to Voddie Baucham, Senior Pastor of Grace Family Baptist Church, Spring, Texas. Here is his article.
-Week 4 - Our final selection of writing comes from Louis C. Love, Jr. He contributed an article entitled "The Doors of the Church Are Opened!" for the book, Glory Road. The following story includes a link to hear him speak about his journey. Enjoy the link to his outstanding article.
-Extra installment - This is an extra installment of our February focus. I have included this article because what Dr. Fred Luter is about to accomplish is enormously significant. He is set to become the first black president of the Southern Baptist Convention. Amen and amen!!!!!!!!

2/01/2012

Praise/Prayer Requests

I pray everyone is doing well.  Below are our prayer requests for this week:

1.  Betty English - Gayle's sister's mother-in-law, not eating and is going down hill fast.  Pray for healing & for the family as there are tough decisions to be made and tough conversations to have.
2.  Penny Posten - friend of a friend of the Howard's, her body is rejecting a kidney transplant, going back on dialysis, not eligible for a new transplant.  Not sure about salvation, so first pray for salvation and also for healing.
3.  Zack - friend of the Judy's who has Chron's and was in the hospital.  He has lost 125 lbs....continued prayer for healing and recovery.
4.  Jeri Martin - Rob's mom, found paperwork that she was diagnosed with dementia but has not discussed with her family.  Pray for how the family should handle, for peace and healing.
5.  Craig & Amy - signed separation papers, pray for this family.
6.  Wake Forest Care Center - pray for the residents that are still in the facility as there are many issues going on.

Below are the Praises for this week:
1.  Jen Yokley's Grandmother does not have cancer.  Pray for continued recovery from the surgery.
2.  Rob Martin has had several employment opportunities come his way.  Pray for wisdom and God's direction.
3.  Michelle Tyson's co-worker Lynn's son is recovering better than expected from the skin grafts.

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