Well Done, Faithful Servants

Matthew 25:23 "His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant;"  Please pray for the Casias family. Missionaries for 29+ years, murdered Jan. 31, 2012, in Mexico. It will brings tears to your eyes, bless your soul, and make you wish you did more for Christ, when you read of person after person in their guest book they have served for God. http://casias.org/home.html

They came to our church (we support them) not too long ago, telling us of the serious problems in Mexico, and asking for prayer for their continued safety. Even though they knew it was dangerous to return, their love for God, manifested in their love for the people of Mexico, drew them to return to the field. Mrs. Wanda Casias' body (67) was found by her son, and Bro. John Casias (76) was missing, but soon found nearby, dead. We know their bodies may have remained here on earth, but they are in heaven tonight! They both died doing what they desired to do, serve the Lord faithfully. Thank God for faithful servants who bravely spend their lives in the service of Jesus Christ. Please sign their guest book with your condolences for the family. They leave ten children.

2 Corinthians 5:8 "We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord."

Let us remember to always pray for our missionaries and their work on the field! 1 Thessalonians 5:25 "Brethren, pray for us."

About the Casias (from their website): "John and Wanda Casias are Strong Bible Teachers. John believes the preaching of the Bible to be God's ordained means of pointing people to Christ and of spiritually maturing believers. We believe in Evangelistic Singing. Music with a Clear Message. The special music and congregational singing are unmistakably songs of praise to God and of His salvation through Jesus Christ. Our Churches Display Compassion for All; Genuinely Friendly Atmosphere. John and Wanda truly care, not just for the Mexican people, but about all the people. Their desire to be used of God, and to be a blessing to all those who God puts in their path. We believe all born-again Christians need to be Faithful to the Gospel. We stay Active in Outreach ministries. Our ministry extends throughout Mexico and throughout the world by supporting missionaries through the “La Primera Iglesia Bautista Fundamental e Independiente” in El Cercado, Santiago Nuevo Leon Mexico. This is one of the first churches John and Wanda organized in the Republic of Mexico. (The First Independent Fundamental Baptist Church)."

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The Lord is my Shepherd
That’s relationship!
I shall not want
That’s supply!
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures
That’s rest!
He leadeth me beside still waters
That’s refreshment!
He restoreth my soul
That’s healing!
He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness
That’s guidance!
For His name sake
That’s purpose!
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
That’s testing!
I will fear no evil
That’s protection!
For thou art with me
That’s faithfulness!
Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me
That’s discipline!
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies
That’s hope!
Thou anointest my head with oil
That’s consecration!
My cup runneth over
That’s abundance!
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life
That’s blessing!
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord
That’s security!
Forever
That’s eternity!!
 - Author Unknown

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Hymn - "Does Jesus Care?"

1 Peter 5:7
Psalm 55:22
Psalm 43:5
Matthew 6:25-34

Is God really present and concerned during my times of hurt? Does He care, when the burdens weigh heavily on my every thought and activity? Does He care, when I can no longer endure some strong testings? Does He care, when I must say a final farewell to my dearest loved one on earth?

These questions and doubts are common to nearly all of God’s children at some time or other in life, just as they were to the author of this text, Frank E. Graeff. Mr. Graeff was a minister in the Methodist denomination and served some of its leading churches, in Philadelphia Conference. Throughout the district, he was known as the “sunshine minister.” C. Austin Miles, author of the popular hymn, “In the Garden,” paid this tribute to Frank Graeff:

"He is a spiritual optimist, a great friend of children; his bright sun-shining disposition attracts him not only to children, but to all with whom he comes in contact. He has a holy magnetism and a child-like faith."

In spite of his outwardly-cheery disposition and winsome personality, Graeff was often called upon to go through severe testing experiences in his life. It was while passing through such a test and experiencing severe despondency, doubt and physical agony, that Mr. Graeff wrote this text. He turned to the Scriptures for solace and strength. First Peter 5:7 became especially meaningful to him during this particular struggle: “Casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for you.”

The phrase, “He careth for you”, spoke deeply to his need and eventually became the basis for this text.

To experience times of question and even doubts regarding the nearness of God, as Frank Graeff did in the verses of this hymn, is only human and normal. It is only as a believer comes through such a struggle, however, with the firm conviction as Mr. Graeff did in the chorus of this hymn, “O yes He cares, I know He cares,” that a child of God can be truly victorious.

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A Generation of Mules

“The church today is raising a whole generation of mules. They know how to sweat and to work hard but they don’t know how to reproduce themselves.”

It’s not known who said that, but it is a statement of incredible insight. Mules are hard workers. They have carried supplies, plowed fields, pulled wagons and transported people. The only problem is that they are almost always sterile and thus cannot reproduce. They are hard workers, but they are the end of the line. They do not produce more like themselves.

The church is full of hard workers. They teach classes, serve the physical needs of others, clean up and mow the grass, cook, move tables, organize social activities, visit and even write letters and cards, and do a host of other things.

There is just one problem. They don’t “reproduce.” They don’t teach the gospel to the lost so others can become hard workers. They are the end of the line. The real job the Lord gave us is to go into the world and reproduce ourselves by making disciples of others (Matt. 28:18–20). It is a tough lesson to realize that you may have worked hard and yet still haven’t gotten the job done. Let us say it plainly. If we are not evangelizing, we are not doing the job completely. If we are nothing more than a generation of mules, we are on the road to extinction. Hup, Mule! Gee-Haw!!!

Have a great weekend,

Bro. Harry Shomaker