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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!!!!!!!!

10/17/2012

Praise / Prayer Requests

Below are our prayer requests for this week:

1.  The Howard's - traveling to Australia, pray for protection.
2.  Adam Blum - turning 17 soon and facing struggles, pray for wisdom.
3.  Caroline Phelps - breast cancer, just got a report of no new growth in the tumor, we have been praying for her, please continue to pray for healing.
4.  Glen Goff - traveling this week, pray for safety.
5.  Gladys - Allen Smith's Granny, had a stroke, pray for her recovery.
6.  Jodi Duffield's Mom - had surgery and is back at work, but was only able to work 3 half days last week.  Pray for her recovery.  
7.  Howell - Darryl Caudle's supervisor, has throat cancer.  Pray for healing.
8.  Armand & Marianna - friends of the Howard's, non-believers, working with the Howard's on marketing for Liberty Univ. website, bringing up lots of questions about the faith.  They will be traveling with the Howard's to Australia, pray for opportunities to have open discussions about                who Jesus is.  
9.  Pedro Knight - has a stomach bug, pray for recovery.
10.  Rising Star Christian Academy - having a food and clothing drive 10/26, pray for much support for this event.  
11.  John - Dorris Huffstetler's ex-husband, recently had a re-occurrence of his cancer and had a very large tumor removed.  Pray for his recovery, but also a complete healing from the cancer.  
12.  Bobby Baines - Anthony Liles Dad, internal bleeding, doctors have located the bleeding and it is due to severe reflux.  He is stable now, but pray for his recovery.  Also pray for his wife, Balina and the rest of the family in your prayers as well.
13. Amy Leonard - has to have her gallbladder removed, pray that the surgery goes well and that she recovers quickly.
14. Katie Powers - Early Thursday morning Brent and I will be heading to FL. Brent's dad had back surgery today. We want to be there when he is released from the hospital to help Brent's mom. Please pray for a quick recovery, he has so many health issues and this adds only one more.
15. Sean Smith - My dad (Glenn) was admitted to Eastside Hospital in Snellville for "we don't know what". Flu like pneumonia something but he has asthma and
those things knock him out. Dehydrated and being treated with
antibiotics for now.  All tests so far okay. Two more results tomorrow
from cultures. Please keep him in your prayers and his wife Pamela.
In good spirits but did not sound well. Hard to be away. More news in
the morning. 

Praises:

1.  Clay Farris - job opportunities have come up as they pursue moving back closer to family.  Decisions to be made, pray for wisdom.
2.  Shelley Goff's Grandfather broke his hip and it required surgery.  He has professed to be an Atheist, so prior to the surgery, her Mom questioned him on salvation and he told her that he does believe in Jesus and knows that He is the only way to heaven.

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