Camp Meeting

Camp Meeting June 21-25, 2009

Fundamental Baptist Church

Livingston, Louisiana

It is that time again! The men and young people have been busy getting the beds all ready and ladies doing what they can do to get ready. We always start this on Father's Day. People will be coming in Monday from different states. It is always good to see those that come back every year. The fellowship is always good. The good ole southern cooking is out of this world. Three meals a day, rooms, a lot of work ~all free. FBC here in Livingston plans for this all year.

We need an outpouring of the Blessed Holy Spirit to be in our midst. If He doesn't come ~ everything is in vain. We always have out standing preachers. Two main ones for the night service and others in the morning.

Would you pray with us that this will be a camp meeting that will stand out in our minds for a long time. Where souls will be saved, the saints lifted up and God getting the glory.

If you are near enough ~ it will be worth the effort to stop by.

I Did Not Know His Name

I DID NOT KNOW

I did not know His love before, the way I know it now.

I could not see my need for Him, my pride would not allow.

I had it all, without a care,the "Self-Sufficient" lie.

My path was smooth, my sea was still, not a cloud was in my sky.

I thought I knew His love for me,I thought I'd seen His grace,

I thought I did not need to grow, I thought I'd found my place.

But then the way grew rough and dark,

the storm clouds quickly rolled;

The waves began to rock my ship, my anchor would not hold.

The ship that I had built myself was made of foolish pride.

It fell apart and left me bare, with no where else to hide.

I had no strength or faith to face the trials that lay ahead,

And so I simply prayed to Him and bowed my weary head.

His loving arms enveloped me,and then He helped me stand.

He said, "You still must face this storm,but I will hold your hand."

So through the dark and lonely night He guided me through pain.

I could not see the light of day or when the storm might wane.

Yet through the aches and endless tears,my faith began to grow.

I could not see it at the time, but my light began to glow

I saw God's love in brand new light, His grace and mercy, too.

For only when all self was gone could Jesus' love shine through.

It was not easy in the storm, I sometimes wondered, "Why?"

At times I thought, "I can't go on." I'd hurt, and doubt, and cry.

But Jesus never left my side,He guided me each day.

Through pain and strife,through fire and flood,

He helped me all the way.

And now I see as never before how great His love can be,

He worked it all out for my good, although the way was rough.

He only sent what I could bear, and then He cried, "Enough!"

He raised His hand and said, "Be still!"

He made the storm clouds cease.

He opened up the gates of joy and flooded me with peace.

I see His face now clearer still,I felt His presence strong.

I found anew His faithfulness, He never did me wrong.

Now I know more storms will come,but only for my good,

For pain and tears have helped me grow

As naught else ever could.

I still have so much more to learn as Jesus works in me;

If in the storm I'll love Him more, that's where I want to be.

Written by:Wendy Greiner

Don't Judge

"Judge not, that ye be not judged. for with what judgment ye judged, ye shall be judged. " Matthew 7:1

There is so much in the Word about judging others. Have you ever been guilty? I admit I have and it did not please the Lord and did not build me up. But I have been the one that was judged, and judged falsly. The ones that were judging were my friends, I thought. They did not know the circumstances of the situation. I believe some of them knew, but it was easier for them to judge and keep their distance. It took a lot of prayer and forgiveness on my part. Did they asked for forgiveness for accusing and judging falsly? No! But I knew in my heart that I had to forgive in my heart to get peace.

It sure made a difference when I was wrongfully judged. I learned that being judgmental is easy if we aren't careful. But when you are on the receiving end, which I know you have probably been there too, it sure makes you think before you judge someone again. It was a hard lesson but needful. I'm glad God is our Judge. I try now not to judge, but wonder what that person may be going through. It makes you step back and think before you make any kind of judgment, good or bad. There is a message in the poem below. think about it!

Judge Gently

Pray don't find fault with the man who limps or stumbles along the road Unless you have worn the shoes he wears, or struggled beneath his load. There may be tacks in his shoes that hurt, though hidden away from view, Or the burden he bears...placed on your back, might cause you to stumble too.

Don't sneer at the man who's down today, unless you have felt the blow That caused his fall or felt the shame that only the fallen know. You may be strong, but still the blows that were his...if dealt to you, In the selfsame way at the selfsame time might cause you to stagger too.

Don't be too harsh with the man who sins or pelt him with word or stone Unless you are sure...yea doubly sure that you have no sins of your own... For you know...perhaps if the tempters voice should whisper... as softly to you As it did to him...when he went astray could cause you to falter too.

The Lord Is!

I read this scripture a few weeks back and just meditated on it. First I noticed that The Lord Is. God is everything. There is nothing outside of God. In Isaiah 45:5 He tells us Who He is. "I am the Lord, and there is none else... ...there is no God beside me. I girded thee, though thou hast not known me: that they may know me from the rising of the sun, and from the west, that there is none beside me. I am the Lord, and there is none else. I form the light, and created darkness: I made peace and create evil." Then I noticed that He is my Rock. This reminds me of the children's song. The wise man build his house upon the rock and it stood firm in the storms. I'm glad He is my Rock. Sure, the storms will still come and we may waver a bit, but we aren't going down. He's my Deliverer. How often do we need deliverance from the on slaughts of satan? But our God nevers fails to come through for us. He's always on time. But I am afraid, like Peter, when Jesus bade him walk on the water. Peter obeyed and walked but then got to looking at the waves. Do we get our eyes off the Lord and get them on circumstances? If so we are going to have to swim or drown. But if we keep our eyes on our Deliverer we can conquer. He is my Strength in whom I can trust. Oh, how feeble we feel spiritually at times. I know I cannot go in my own strength but our Strength comes from the Lord. Let's keep our eyes on Him. It is so easy to be distracted with all that goes on. We will have to work at the job of looking to Him who is our Strength in whom we can trust. The Joy of the Lord is my Strength. Are we rejoicing in Him? He is my Buckler. He shields me from the so much. We really have no idea of what the Lord shield's us from. I'm glad He does. The Horn of my Salvation. My strength! and my High Tower. My stronghold. What would we do without Him? He really is all we need! The next verse says: I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised. Let's praise Him today for Who He is and what He does! What about praising Him everyday. He is worthy. Bless His Lovely Name!

Need Info on problem

I know that most of you know that I had a round with doctors last year. PCP sent me to ENT, from there I went to a Rheumotologist. They had done every test that they can but have not found any auto immune disease. I do have mild fibromalgia. But I have been plaqued with my lips swelling and little blisters over my upper and bottom lip. It has been so bad the last couple days I had to suck out of a straw. I have tried almost everything I know to no avail. I know if I go to the doctor it will be around and around we go. My husband got me Abreva but this has not done anything. I do take Benadyrl which helps the itching. This condition has been going on for one an half years gradually getting worse. If any of you know anything about this or knows who does~will you put me in contact with the? It has been on and off but now it is more on than off. My lips never get back to normal, If you have an auto immune disease ~maybe you can help me. I have heard that lanolin helps a lot. I am going to try and get some. Well, I can't leave this post without letting you know that God is good. Not some of the time but all the time. He has been so good to us and we feel so unworthy. I am trusting Him to get me through or give me the grace I need each day. Just pray I can find someone that can help me without steroids.

He Controls the Storm

I read this poem and thought how it sums up the storms that come in

in the life of God's children. At church last night the Lord moved in our midst and it was one of those services that you did not want to end. I find such encouragement in meeting with God's people and the Lord works in our midst. If you are in a storm in your life right now, look up and take courage; the storm will pass and at the end you find yourself under a rainbow. Don't you love the rainbow? Always reminds me of God's promises.. "Lo, I am with you always."

The Blessing of a Storm

I did not know His love before,the way I know it now.

I could not see my need for Him,my pride would not allow.

I had it all, without a care,the "Self-Sufficient" lie.

My path was smooth, my sea was still,not a cloud was in my sky.

I thought I knew His love for me,I thought I'd seen His grace I thought I did not need to grow,I thought I'd found my place.

But then the way grew rough and dark,the storm clouds quickly rolled

The waves began to rock my ship,my anchor would not hold.

The ship that I had built myself was made of foolish pride.

It fell apart and left me bare,with nowhere else to hide.

I had no strength or faith to face the trials that lay ahead,

And so I simply prayed to Him and bowed my weary head.

His loving arms enveloped me,and then He helped me stand.

He said, "You still must face this storm,but I will hold your hand."

So through the dark and lonely night He guided me through pain.

I could not see the light of day or when the storm might wane.

Yet through the aches and endless tears,my faith began to grow.

I could not see it at the time,but my light began to glow.

I saw God's love in brand new light,His grace and mercy, too.

For only when all self was gone could Jesus' love shine through.

It was not easy in the storm,I sometimes wondered, "Why?"

At times I thought, "I can't go on."I'd hurt, and doubt, and cry.

But Jesus never left my side,He guided me each day.

Through pain and strife,through fire and flood,

He helped me all the way

And now I see as never before how great His love can be.

How in my weakness He is strong,how Jesus cares for me!

He worked it all out for my good,although the way was rough.

He only sent what I could bear,and then He cried, "Enough!"

He raised His hand and said, "Be still!"He made the storm clouds cease He opened up the gates of joy and flooded me with peace

I see His face now clearer still,I felt His presence strong.

I found anew His faithfulness,He never did me wrong.

Now I know more storms will come,but only for my good,

For pain and tears have helped me grow As naught else ever could.

I still have so much more to learn as Jesus works in me;

If in the storm I'll love Him more,that's where I want to be.

Written by:Wendy Greiner Lefko .

Thought I had better post something on my personal blog. Sometimes life gets so hectic that I just do what I have to do. Then I get a little reprieve and can do what I want to do.

Just thought it was time to send all of you another hug! Don't you like hugs? From the right people, of course! Isn't it a warm feeling for someone to put their arms around you and say "I love you?"

We have fellowship and hand shakes during almost every service at church. See? I can't even write a blog without mentioning church or the Lord! But that is where my heart is! Getting back to hugs! Do you long for a big hug from one of your children? Especially your grown ones.

I did not come from a hugging family. Oh, maybe once in awhile, but not everyday. My husband's family was different. You just do not know how many hugs and kisses you could get in one day until you get a bunch of french people together. When we were first married and I met them ~they hug you when you came in and when you go out and maybe in between. I know you are wondering how the name Sanchez is French. It is really a Spanish name and they really came over from Spain. But they spoke French. Didn't matter to me as I don't speak anything put piggy latin, and English, of course. Oh, I was talking about hugs, wasn't I. I wish my mind did not wonder so much.

Anyway, I got to where I like hugs. Do you?

Well, you are getting one anyway. Right now I send each and every one of you another bigggg hug! Have a wonderful day!

May God bless all the brave men and women who help keep our country safe.

God bless the families of those who have given up a love one on the battlefield.

"May the God of all comfort be with you."

Great sacrifices have been made and may we never forget and take them for granted. God bless all the troops wherever they are ane keep them safe.

God Bless America !

Guess I have been giving the earth a face lift today. Silas and I have been out all morning working in the yard. I repotted flowers that were root bound. dug in the dirt, ugh! I am not an outside person. I love for the yard to look nice but I don't want to do it. I have always had a fear of snakes. Everytime I turn a leaf ~I quiver. I was down clearing a daisy bed. There is an arbor of sorts over it. It has a wisteria like vine that comes back every year. I don't know the name of it. Anyway, while I was clearing the daisies, something starting crawling on my back. I thought sure it was a critter I don't like. But it turned out to be a critter I do like. My husband ~ clipping the wisteria vine and letting it crawl down my back. Then acting like he didn't do that on purpose. Can you believe a guy like that?

I saw some little worms, and catterpillars, but I tolerate them. I really need to go do some more pot plants that are root bound. I saw something I had never seen. It is still on my camera. My Aloe Vera was blooming. I did not know they bloomed. A long stalk with little white flowers on each side. I will download it and show you. I'm sure others have seen this. It is pretty big. I cut down the Palmettos. I know other parts of the country sell them for a good price. But they grow wild here in Louisiana. I wanted to see new growth. They will be back. Kind of like bad grass, you can't get rid of them. Or Yucca Plants! They multiply so fast. You start out with one or two small ones and in a couple years you have babies all over the place. They are mostly outside the pickit fence so I left them alone.

Well, so much for my one time day outside. I might ,ugh ~ just might go back out and finish up the potting I have to do. Right now I need to cook something for lunch. Or maybe I can combine two meals in one. If Silas stays out on the lawn mower I might get by with it. gonna try!

My Desk

This litlle roll- top desk is what I have had my eye on.

I thought if I could get it I could hide the clutter. So my husband got it for me for my Birthday, Mother's Day, Anniversary, Christmas and whatever else in this year. At least that is what he said! We'll see! You should have seem us putting it together.

Wish I could have gotten pictures ~ but since I was on the floor in about a foot space to put my feet, my backside went right into the box. He needed his pocket knife. We couldn't find it. Finally when I got up, I was sitting on it with the blade open. Oh well, nothing was bleeding ~ so we finally got it together. I was ready to shut the door on it and start again the next morning, but not speedy, patient Silas. Except this time he wasn't so speedy.

See? No clutter! All hid~

At least for now! At least my dining room table is not cluttered anymore.

I've been thinking about trying to finish my de-cluttering of the two back rooms. But my mind is so cluttered now that I get a headache thinking about them. When I get started something always happens and I have to stop.

So until de-cluttering day ~ you might see more pictures.

The thing about putting my desk in Silas' office is~ he has his computer desk, his business desk and whatever he could hid in there, so I had to de-clutter and clean. That took me a whole day. I almost dared him to clutterd that bad again, but I didn't. He was so thoughtful to get me the desk that I will be nice to him.