A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day 8-21-02

Billie and daisyscarlett

[Dubya]

Thanks for the ping. Very nice picture.

In my heart I really beleive the President means it when he prays.

[swheats]

Beautiful thread Daisyscarlett and DittoJed2 thank you for your example of faithfulness.

God Bless America
by Irving Berlin

While the storm clouds gather far across the sea,
Let us swear allegiance to a land that's free,
Let us all be grateful for a land so fair,
As we raise our voices in a solemn prayer.

God Bless America.
Land that I love
Stand beside her, and guide her
Through the night with a light from above.

From the mountains, to the prairies,
To the oceans, white with foam
God bless America
My home sweet home.

[Diver Dave]

Back again (it's nap time). Thanks, all, for your kind words.

In answer to your question, Nan, in this particular denomination, the candidate is examined by a council of ordained ministers and they vote yay or nay.

If the candidate is accepted, they then proceed to an ordination service. The candidate may choose whomever he or she wishes to participate in the service. I happened to be a deacon in that church when my friend began attending. I also happened to be one of many individuals who were instumental in his accepting Jesus Christ as his personal Savior. As years passed, GOD called him to the ministry.

At the end of the ordination service, all of the ordained ministers present came forward, layed hands on him and commissioned him in prayer to become a Minister of the Gospel. He accepted a call to pastor a church in Montana and recently was called to another church here in California. In this denomination, the pastors are called by individual churches, not appointed as is the case in some denominations.

As an aside, I felt the call to the ministry but GOD had other plans. Many are called - but few are chosen. My calling is not as a pastor, but instead, a layman to witness and share the Gospel - Ever ready to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.

[lodwick]

Good to see ya. W's not faking it even a little bit, and it is so refreshingly wonderful to see.

[blackie]

This is a test... ??

[WVNan]

I love this. I saw it the other day and I'm already thinking about using it for a dramatic presention at church. Would that be o.k. who?

[dutchess]

Whoever. What an awesome post. (The Lords Prayer) I must have missed it before. That's a real keeper.

[whoever]

Wonderful testimony, Diver.

May God continue to richly bless you and use you mightily.

[lodwick]

Good grief - everyone's getting hoppy letters. Good job! ;-)

[WVNan]

Billie, you will find that I don't flatter for the sake of "being nice". I meant it. This is the best thread ever. It is so comforting. Thank you and daisy and Mama for keeping your threads so helpful.

[whoever]

..I'm already thinking about using it for a dramatic presention at church..

I would be blessed for you to share that in anyway you feel led.

May God add His blessings to it.

[MeekOneGOP]

Howdy!

[dutchess]

What a wonderful spotlight today. The daily prayer thread has been such a source of comfort for so many freepers, freeper families and freeper friends. Thanks billbears for keeping this site up and running each day.

DittoJed2. Your daily pray for Bush thread is particularly comforting to many of us...especially when you see him fighting the evil outside of and within our country.

daisyscarlett. Thanks for an heartlifting spotlight.

BTW...now that I've finally learned how to post real pictures can anyone tell me how and where to save so many of these wonderful graphics as well as post them. I am obviously computer graphically challanged LOL!

[WVNan]

What a wonderful story. You were used by God to bring others into His fold. People don't realize that everyone is a minister...a servant for the Lord. We are called to different ministries. If we listen to that call we will be doing what God has called us to do, and will be happy in that calling. We are also called to different things at different times. God may yet call you into the ministry. Regardless, you are a blessing to us here. Thank you.

[WVNan]

Hi neighbor. You can put some of them on your profile page. Or you can borrow space on Netscape. The more computer literate people can give you pointers on other sites.

[Mixer]

aw c'mon at least try to be original ; )

[MeekOneGOP]

All FR members are welcome to post prayer requests and prayers for themselves, friends, family, loved ones or anyone in need.....

Quietly, for my Uncle, who passed away in his sleep early this morning....and for his wife. Dads brother, my Uncle Gene served in the Army. He went in at age 16 to get away from an evil stepfather that beat his stepkids and ran all six of them off. Uncle Gene was 69 years old and diagnosed with multiple cancers just a few weeks ago. Since they told him that the chemotherapy would likely kill him because of his weakened condition, he opted for no chemotherapy.

His request to Aunt Darlene was to be cremated and no service. He didn't want anyone to make a big to-do over him. Uncle Gene was quite unique, and he'll be missed......

[blackie]

God is the only "original"... :o)

[WVNan]

LOL. That makes me seasick.

[whoever]

Five Finger Prayer

1. Thumb

Your thumb is nearest to you. So begin your prayers by praying for those closest to you.

They are the easiest to remember. To pray for our loved ones is, as C.S. Lewis once said, a "sweet duty".

2. Pointing finger

The next finger is the pointing finger. Pray for those who teach, instruct and heal. This includes teachers, doctors, and ministers.

They need support and wisdom in pointing others in the right direction. Keep them in your prayers.

3. Tallest finger

The next finger is the tallest finger. It reminds us of our leaders. Pray for the president, leaders in business and industry, and administrators.

These people shape our nation and guide public opinion. They need God's guidance.

4. Ring finger

The fourth finger is our ring finger. Surprising to many is fact that this is our weakest finger; as any piano teacher will testify. It should remind us to pray for those who are weak, in trouble or in pain.

They need your prayers day and night. You cannot pray too much for them.

5. Little finger

And lastly comes our little finger; the smallest finger of all which is where we should place ourselves in relation to God and others.

As the Bible says, "the least shall be the greatest among you." Your pinky should remind you to pray for yourself.

By the time you have prayed for the other four groups, your own needs will be put into proper perspective and you will be able to pray for yourself more effectively.

Remember to give thanks in all things and ask forgiveness. And pray to do God's will always!