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Ralph & Mavis Celebrate Sixth Anniversary

James Croft Evangelistic Association Ghana Ministry Coordinator Evangelist Ralphael Adjei Kingbi and his wife Mavis are celebrating their 6th wedding anniversary today. Evangelist Ralph was our host in Ghana during our mission trips in 2002, 2003 & 2004.

Ralph & Mavis live in Teshie-Accra, Ghana, West Africa, but he is now serving as pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana in Bimbilla, located in the Northern Region of Ghana.  The couple has two children, Ralph, Jr. and Emmanuella.

If you would like to send Ralph & Mavis a note of congratulations or a note of encouragement for their work for the Lord you may e-mail him at evangralph@yahoo.co.uk or visit him on Facebook.

Wellborn Baptist Tomorrow Night

I will be preaching in supply for Pastor Don Minshew tomorrow, Sunday, April 18th at 6pm at Wellborn Baptist Church.  The church is located on U.S. Highway 90 in Wellborn, Florida.  For more information or directions call the church at (386) 963-2231.

Biblical IRS Agent

I normally do not post two cartoons in one day, but I just received this one and felt it needed to be seen on this date.  8-)

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Heavenly Food?

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Lacoochee Services Scheduled For May

I have scheduled a revival meeting in May at First Baptist Church of Lacoochee, Florida.  I will be preaching at 11am & 7pm, Sunday, May 16, 2010 and Monday-Wednesday, May 17-20th at 7pm nightly. The Sunday morning service will also be the church's homecoming.  The church is located at 21012 Bower Road in Lacoochee, Florida.  For more info call Pastor Eldridge Parrish at (352) 583-3445.

Wellborn Baptist Sunday Night

I will be preaching in supply for Pastor Don Minshew on Sunday, April 18, 2010 at 6pm at Wellborn Baptist Church.  The church is located on U.S. Highway 90 in Wellborn, Florida.  For more information or directions call the church at (386) 963-2231.

Deep Thoughts?

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Live Oak Revival In May

I will be preaching revival services at Antioch Baptist Church the first week of May.  The services will begin on Sunday, May 2, 2010 at 11am and 6pm.  The meeting will continue Monday-Wednesday, May 3-5th at 7pm nightly.  Antioch Baptist Church is located at 5203 County Road 795 near Live Oak, Florida.  For more information or directions call Pastor Dave McKeithen at (386) 362-3101.

Magical Software

Baxter Church On Saturday

I will be one of three guest speakers this Saturday, April 10th, during a fund raising event to re-open Baxter Church.  The event is scheduled to begin at noon and last until 6pm.  I will be preaching at 3pm.  Music will be provided by Dave & Sherrie, Eddie Croft & Debbie Smith, Mama's Angels, Angela Waldron and Don Self.  Speakers will include Rev. Oral Lyons and Rev. Donnie Mac Griffis.  A lunch will be served at 1pm and donations will be accepted.  The procedes will be used to re-establish the church in the community.  Baxter Church is located on County Road 127 in north Baker County.

Favorite Flower

While attending a Marriage Seminar dealing with communication, Tom and his wife Grace listened to the instructor, 'It is essential that husbands and wives know each other's likes and dislikes.'

He addressed the men, 'Can you name your wife's favorite flower?'

Tom leaned over, touched his wife's arm gently and whispered, 'It's Pillsbury, isn't it?

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Like A Lamb

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READ: John 15:9-17

 

He was led as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before its shearers is silent, so He opened not His mouth. —Isaiah 53:7

 

In 1602, Italian artist Caravaggio produced a painting called The Taking of Christ. This work, an early example of the Baroque style, is compelling. Created in dark hues, it allows the viewer to contemplate Jesus’ arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane. Two main elements of the scene depicted in the painting demand the observer’s attention. The first is Judas as he delivers the traitor’s kiss. Immediately, however, the viewer’s focus is drawn toward Jesus’ hands, which are passively clasped together to show that He offered no resistance to this injustice. Although He possessed the power to create a universe, Christ gave Himself up voluntarily to His captors and to the waiting cross.

Long before this scene took place, Jesus told His listeners that no one could take His life from Him—He would lay it down willingly (John 10:18). This heart of voluntary surrender was prophesied by Isaiah, who wrote, “He was led as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before its shearers is silent, so He opened not His mouth” (Isa. 53:7).

Christ’s lamblike self-sacrifice is a grand indicator of His powerful love. “Greater love has no one than this,” He explained, “than to lay down one’s life for his friends” (John 15:13). Think of it. Jesus loved you that much!  — Bill Crowder

Love sent the Savior to die in my stead.
Why should He love me so?
Meekly to Calvary’s cross He was led.
Why should He love me so? —Harkness

The nail-pierced hands of Jesus reveal the love-filled heart of God.

Police Lineup?

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Do I Need An Umbrella?

"Do I Need An Umbrella" is a weather site with a different approach.  I'm not sure about the source of the info, but I thought you might enjoy it.

Spring Holiday Summation

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What Could Have Been

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