[Mama_Bear]

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[WestVirginiaRebel]

My neck of the woods ping!

[Mama_Bear]

Below are names of some of our FReepers' loved ones who are serving our country. If you have someone you would like to add, please address a post to Billie; Mama_Bear; Dutchess; Aquamarine; DollyCali, and we will add their name to this list. As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nation’s leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart.

Please keep these FReepers
and their loved ones in your prayers.

Maigrey...............................cousin ladtx......................................2 sons scubachick.......................husband gator girl..........................husband severa................husband, brother LBGA.........................................son Hostel...................................cousin SpookBrat..........................nephew Himyar......................................son boxerblues............................2 sons the piper....................................son sheeza...............................husband kemathen7.......................husband Diver Dave..............nephew, niece deadhead.............................cousin JimRobinson................2 nephews Armymarinemom...............3 sons Darheel.................................niece dixie sass............................nephew Diver Dave..............niece, nephew BeAllYouCanBe.......................son AgThorn...............................2 sons kneezles.....................................son The Mayor..............................niece ValerieUSA...........................2 sons StarCMC............................brother TexKat........................son, stepson Spruce.............................daughter ODC-GIRL....................active duty Dubya.................................nephew Donaeus.............................nephew SunflowerGal.................grandson katykelly...................................son Repubmommy...................brother Lakeside...............................2 sons philman_36....................2 nephews Veloxherc.....................active duty mrstank............................husband WVNan........................friend's son american_ranger......................son AF_Blue........................active duty lula.................................son-in-law auboy....................................cousin jamaly.....................brother-in-law Leofl...........................................son wingnutx......................active duty chena.........................................son LakeLady............................nephew LUV W........................................son cjk.................................active duty misty4jc............................husband mhking................................cousin The Mayor.................friend’s son Bykrbayb...................................son Colorado Slim...................nephew sneakers...................................son ariamne...........................2 cousins nelibeli...............................nephew Alouette.....................................son CGblue..........................active duty bigghurtt........................active duty Palladin.............................grandson Skimask.....................................son Gonzo...........................friend's son Its_me_K.E.T.............................son Socratic................................nephew veeceeque........................active duty Jemian.........................................son

OhioWfan.....................................son mystery-ak....................son, husband Gogrammy............................grandson Inspectorette..................................son Blessed American..................nephew Slip18......................................nephew anniegetyourgun...................nephew Pippin.......................niece’s husband Doug from Upland............son-in-law weldgophardline...........brotherinlaw Future Snake Eater.................cousin WaterDragon...............SIL,grandson BeforeISleep..................................son Consort...................2 daughters, SIL Warrior Nurse............. ...active duty SK1 Thurman.................active duty David Osborne.................active duty fc2tomschermuly.............active duty bkwells.............................active duty LongCut...........................active duty Trish.................................active duty LadyX..................................grandson fawn796..................................nephew Homeschoolmama................nephew Tiffee4Bob..........................boyfriend Atomic Conspiracy .......half-brother Atomic Conspiracy ....niece, nephew MozartLover...................son, nephew visualops...................................cousin thumperusn.......................active duty cookcounty.....................................son RoseinRoseBear....cousin’s husband Conspiracy Guy................2 nephews MrsMike31...........................husband Notwithstanding..............active duty Q6-God/twin brother.......active duty eaglesiniowa.................................son spotbust1...............................husband Don Simmons..................active duty bjcintennessee..................son, niece campfollower............................fiance Ladysmith......nephew, friend’s son Painter...................................nephew ProudAFDad................................son MontanaCowgirlCop...........brother Katydidnt.....................................son Old Sarge........................active duty tina07............son-in-law and friend Hope and Glory............................son Tapatio................................2 nephews ak_daddoo................................nephew SilentServiceCPOWife.....husband Walkenfree...2 G’sons, G’daughter Walkenfree......................3 nephews Zechariah_8_13.........brotherinlaw Zechariah_8_13....................cousin DirtyHarryY2K...................daughter DirtyHarryY2K...................soninlaw El Gato....................................nephew frankiep...........................active duty MississippyMuddy.................sister MississippyMuddy.........2 nephews kimmie7................................brother Kramster..............................stepson jkphoto..................................nephew JRios1968.......................active duty freema............................son, nephew

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[MEG33]

I loved reading every word and enjoyed every picture!

[The Mayor]

August 16, 2005

Handyman Genius

Read:
Ephesians 4:11-16

He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, . . . for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry. —Ephesians 4:11-12

Bible In One Year: Jeremiah 37-39

My father-in-law Pete is a genius. No, he didn't develop any scientific theories like Einstein did. His genius is that of a handyman. Just ask him about an ailing furnace or a clogged garbage disposal. He can intuitively diagnose the problem and come up with a solution. When my in-laws visit, it looks like a home repair TV show. I often take notes. In many ways, as I watch Pete, I am equipped to do the repairs on my own.

In the church, there are spiritual leaders whose job it is to equip us for ministry. In Paul's letter to the church at Ephesus, he wrote about equipping the people for service (Ephesians 4:11-12). The word used here for "equip" is the same one used to describe the disciples' mending of their nets when Jesus called them into service (Mark 1:16-20). For 3 years, Jesus "mended holes" in their "ministry nets" so they could be effective fishers of men (v.17).

If you don't know how to get started in finding and participating in a ministry, watch for people who can show you how it's done. Observe the way they use the Bible, pray, and work with people. Soon you will find that the Lord is using you more effectively in the lives of others. All you need is to be equipped. —Dennis Fisher

By God's design, there lies in wait for you
Important work that no one else can do.
Just as the planets find their paths through space,
You too must grow to fill your proper place. —Thayer

Are you following the right leader?

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Who Qualifies To Be A Church Leader?
The Church We Need

[GailA]

Good morning Mama_Bear and All. Looks to be a hot, dry day here in Memphis. Lovely thread.

[freema]

Maybe I'm PMSing, pre-menopausal.
More likely it's the events of the weekend, the response, the prayer, and these pictures : ) I sure am weepy again these morning : )

I spoke to my Marine last night and was able to tell him the story, and am emailing him the link today. This guy of mine never knows what's next with his Ma : ) and I could hear in his voice this story was a very pleasant surprise.

Today is my late father's birthday. The man (Marine) who made me the woman I am today : ) He's smiling today, knowing someone's looking after his Marine.

Then these pictures took me down memory lane. Once upon a time, in a land far away, I was that little girl- at the Columbus Zoo.... with my mom and a bunch of aunts and a few uncles who loved me. Funny how a person can unexpectedly turn and find herself somewhere in never-never land, never expecting to be able to go back again. And Mom, as it happens, arrived in Ohio for a visit with my aunts last evening. Thanks, for the memories-!
I'm in search of tissues again : )
Geez.

[JustAmy]

Mama_Bear, thank you for presenting our adventure.

Thank you for helping with you know who. :)

[JustAmy]

Pinging you to Ohio and West Virginia.

Well ... We will be in West Virginia tomorrow.

[tuliptree76]

Beautiful thread! Thank you for sharing your adventures.

[ST.LOUIE1]

Great thread, fuzzy!

I know you worked really hard to bring it all together. : )

You deserve a big.....

[ST.LOUIE1]

So many gorgeous wimmin on one page...

AhhhhhRoooooo!!

All of you did a fabulous job with the camera. : )

[snugs]

Wonderful photos you certainly had a great time makes me feel rather wishful.

[dutchess]

Hi fellow Ohio freepers. Really enjoyed "seeing" you all sort of live and in person on Dolly/Lori's great thread today. Nice to "meet you" boxerblues, commiewatcher and dubyaismy president (LOVE your screen name BTW)! Hopefully I can really meet you in person at the next Ohio freepevent. AND...molly, OhioWfan and Dr. Deb...you all look great as ever! (((((hugs)))))to you all!

Dolly, thanks for organzing this great event AND for your personal thread!