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March 02, 2007
Prayer Request from Former SCO'er
From former SCO contributor Matt Stokes comes this prayer request related to the severe weather we had down here in the South the past couple of days.
Those of you who know me know that I'm something of a weather nerd. I always keep a close watch on the news just to see how things will go throughout the week. Today was obviously no different; I stayed close by the internet and I was also pretty excited to my first wall cloud up close. I also realize that in the Deep South, severe weather is not a joke. My dear wife knows how I struggle to not lash out at those foolish knuckleheads in the checkout line who dismiss the weathermen on days like this. It is indeed severe and quite often has very serious consequences. If you've not seen in the news, todays weather has had tragic results in south Alabama. A tornado struck Enterprise High School, killing at least five people; some accounts have that number as high as 18.
For those who don't know, Enterprise is moderate sized town about 100 miles south of Montgomery, Alabama. My dads best friends family is from Enterprise, so I was concerned to see if they were alright. They weren't. My father, Mark Stokes, has served as pastor of Southern Baptist churches throughout Alabama; his best friend is Mike Jackson, a pastor for many years who now serves in a position at the Alabama Baptist State Convention. We learned tonight that Uncle Mikes nephew (his brothers only son) was found among the bodies at Enterprise High School. Hes not my real uncle obviously, but he and my dad have a very close relationship, and my siblings and I regard him and his family as our own. This is particularly hard for Uncle Mikes family both he and his two brothers have all lost their only sons to tragedy. It is an understatement to say that right now the Jackson family is experiencing deep grief.
It is also comforting to know that the Jackson family is one that believes in the risen Christ, and can trust in the mercy and compassion of a sovereign God. I do not know why these things happen, but I believe wholeheartedly in the sovereignty of God. This was no accident, and God was not asleep at the wheel when tragedy struck Enterprise. I cant begin to understand why things like this occur, but I can trust that God will work all things to His glory, even in the midst of our own sorrow and grief. I send this e-mail simply to ask my friends, colleagues, and acquaintances to keep the Jackson family, and my own, I suppose, in your prayers. Pray that in the Lord the family will find strength and comfort. Pray that the Church in Enterprise, Alabama will be there for all who mourn the loss of friends and family. And pray that in all things, lives will be drawn to the Cross, whereupon we all may lay down our sorrows and burdens, and find great relief.
Grace and peace to you and yours,
Matthew and Lori Stokes
Posted by Doug at March 2, 2007 04:05 PM
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Please pray for my friend Ellen B.Watson who has been diagnosed with breast cancer,please pray that her treatements work and she's rid of the cancer.I truely am aware of the power of pray thank you for your prayers.
Thank you and GOD bless
Posted by: Annette Spadaro at March 14, 2007 11:09 AM
I am an italian pastor with a vision for to plant churches in my nations.Please pray for me, my family and my church.Thank you! God Bles You!
Posted by: saverio corsini at March 16, 2007 05:25 PM
Please, keep Nebojsa and I in continued prayers for:
- DIVINE INTERVENTION FOR OUR COMPLETE RECONCILIATION, STRENGTHENING OF OUR LOVE AND CHANGE, SOFTENING OF NEBOJSA'S HEART
- NEBOJSA'S FORGIVENESS, INITIATIVE, MAKING STEPS TOWARD ME (CALL ME, APOLOGIZE), HAVING, GETING SOME GOALS, PLANS AND MOTIVES ABOUT OUR LIFE
- THAT GOD LEAD AND PROTECT OUR FUTURE, FURTHER COMMUNICATION AND GIVE US WISDOM IN BEHAVIOUR TO EACH OTHER
- THAT GOD REALLY CREATE OUR RELATIONSHIP AND FULFILL IT WITH GOOD THINGS
- THAT GOD DO THAT NEBOJSA DOES NOT GET INVOLVED INTO ANY NEW RELATIONSHIP, BUT THAT GOD PUT US BACK TOGETHER AND LET US BE HAPPY AGAIN
- THAT GOD KEEP EVIL INFLUENCES AND ENVY AND JEALOUS OPINIONS FROM OUR RELATIONSHIP AND HELP NEBOJSA TO MAKE DISTANCE FROM PEOPLE WHO ENJOY IN GOSSIPING, CRITICISM, SELFSHNESS, DESTROYING RELATIONSHIPS (THAT GOES SPECIALLY FOR JELENA, ANA, RALE, ACA, DANIELA, NADA)
- THAT NEBOJSA STOP THINKING ABOUT NEGATIVE THINGS AND QUARRELLING, TO LET GO OF THINGS AND THAT GOD REALLY BRING TO HIS THOUGHTS GOOD THINGS WE HAD, TIME TOGETHER, THINGS WE SHARED, OUR LOVE.
Please, keep MARINA in prayers that God send his best into her life ASAP, A MAN FROM HIM (she is 36, she waited so long and long enough and want marriage and babies).
Thank you very much for all your support.
Praying for you.
May God bless you always.
Katarina from Belgrade
Posted by: Katarina at March 21, 2007 11:25 AM
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Hello,
I am writing to request a prayer for a 5-month old baby. His name is Ethan Isaiah Powell and he is the sweetest little fellow you could ever hope to lay eyes on. He was diagnosed with leukemia a few months ago and is having a very difficult time. His condition was improving, but he has relapsed.
Many people are praying for him all over our country. Please include him on the prayer list at your church. We know that prayer works and this little guy needs every prayer he can get.
Please share this not only during church services, but also feel free to send this e-mail to anyone you know who will pray for this baby. He desperately needs your help.
His parents have set up at web site that is updated regularly - www.ethanpowell.com
Thank you for you prayers.
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To The World You Might Be But One Person;
But To One Person You Might Be
The World.
Posted by: Sheila at May 10, 2007 04:32 PM