FFBC Link – November 2008

From the President

Proverbs 16:33 “The lot is cast into the lap: but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD”

In these difficult and uncertain days in which we live, I am glad that I serve a God who is in total control. Aren’t you glad of that as well?  In these last few weeks I have found comfort in passages such as Psalm 2; Daniel 4:34-35; 5:21b; Matthew 22:21; Romans 13:1-7; and I Timothy 2:1-2. Please take the time to read them for yourself.

I have been studying Proverbs 16:33 lately. The lot was a small pebble or stone that sometimes had names, or the words yes and no written on them. This ancient practice was used in deciding difficult and doubtful things. The lots were placed in a cap or urn and thrown into the folds of the judge’s robe. This event, though casual to men, we are told, was directed by God. The word disposing means a verdict or judgment. Sometimes what seemed like chance to men was actually God’s disposing.

So remember when you enter the voting booth this Tuesday and cast your lot (vote), God already has chosen who the next President of the United States will be.  You may ask, “Why vote if God already has chosen?”  Because there are times that God works through people. Democracy needs people for it to work, people who get out and vote. So let’s do our part, because I am sure that God will do His part.

Around the FFBC

Pastor’s fellowship
South Jersey meetings: Nov. 11, 9 am at the Gateway Diner (Westville). The speakers are Ron Whitehead and Robert Bowman Esq. Dec 2, 6 pm Christmas dinner at the Archuts. RSVP by Nov. 22 to Donna to know what she wants you to bring.
PA & NY meeting: Nov 11 pastors and wives’ fellowship 12 noon at the Country Cupboard in Lewistown PA. Please contact Gary Myers

Prayer Time
It has been suggested that we in the FFBC would set aside Fridays at 12:00 Noon for a special time of praying for God to send revival to us: individually, as churches, and as a Fellowship. Also, if there are special prayer requests you would like to share, please email them to Pastor Gary Myers at myersbbc@epix.net by Thursday evening. He will then forward them to those who wish to participate in this special weekly time of prayer.

Prayer Requests
Please remember to pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ who are struggling with and recovering from cancer.

Pray for Tuesdays elections, and our brother Brent Snow reminds us to pray for the marriage amendment on the ballot in California.

TSBC News

Work Retreat: Nov. 7-8
Free: Don’t forget to call and reserve your space at the upcoming work retreat. Projects that we can help with are the chapel floor, cut and split firewood, and winterizing some of the buildings.

TSBC Cookbook
TSBC is trying to put together a cookbook of some of the favorite recipes from around the FFBC. All recipes should be submitted to Michelle Jenkins michelle@tristatebiblecamp.org

or by mail to 2 River Road, Montague, NJ 07827. We are looking to collect over 150 recipes, so please send your favorite ones in soon. We are looking for recipes for soups, salads, breads, main dishes, side dishes, and deserts. These cookbooks will be made available for purchase after the completion of the book.

The FFBC LINK is sent electronically or by mail each month to the churches in the FFBC and some interested friends. Any news items should be forwarded to Dan Boyce at boyce@cleaninter.net by the end of the month.
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