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Evangeline & Gulf Coast Baptist AssociationsP. O. Box 81244Lafayette, LA 70598-1244(337) 237- 6956 Fax: (337) 237 -4319
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If one of you says to them,
Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,but does nothing about their physical
needs, what good is it?James 2:16
Bower-Conrad Missions Emphasis/Offering
Praying for our Ministersraying for our Ministers Giving for their Needsiving for their Needs
May 19thay 19th25th, 20135th, 2013
Reservations for the Block Party TrailerThe forms needed to reserve the trailer can now be found on our website:
ebalaf.com If you want to reserve the trailer (especially close to VBS dates) please be sure and
contact us at the number below.
Contact Melaney at 337-237-6956 or [email protected]
Swimming, fishing, and relaxing begins at 10:00 AM
Crawfish (with all the trimmings) will begin at 11:30 AM
RSVP byMonday, April 22rd to Melaney @ (337) 237-6956 [email protected]
Saturday, April 27 Acadian Baptist Center
1202 Academy Rd, Eunice, LA
Saturday, May 4Little Pass Baptist, Charenton
10:00 AM - Executive Committee11:30 AM - Meal
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ENTRE NOUSNTRE NOUSPublication of Evangeline and Gulf Coast Baptistublication of Evangeline and Gulf Coast BaptistAssociations of the Louisiana Baptist Conventionssociations of the Louisiana Baptist Convention
Volume 41, No. 3 April , 2013
Bert LangleyDirector of Missions
Weldon Moak & Steven KellyModerators
Elizabeth Langley Melaney DudleyOffice Administrator Administrative Assistant
Mary LangfordCounselor
COUNSELORS CORNER :. I dont think I have told you about our new dog. She is a beautiful Australian Shepherd, mostlyblack, with a wide swath of white which she wears like a shawl around her neck and onto her chest. We obtained her as a six-month-old puppy and have now had her about nine months. We named her Mei-Mei (say May-May), which has the sound of the Chinese words meaning pretty one.
When she first came to us, she was very fearful, not even allowing us to touch her. She ate her food quickly,keeping a watchful eye out for any nearby movement. We worked slowly and patiently for several days to bring her to the
point of trusting us. As the weeks went by, she became more relaxed and much more lively. In fact, she has become downright rambunc-tious and very strong. She enjoys patrolling our big back yard, chasing squirrels, birds and stray cats. What she wants most, however, is tobe with us. If we open the back door, she darts inside and races around with glee. If we step outside, she jumps on us with full force in her delight in our presence. As you can imagine, we find her boundless enthusiasm challenging and sometimes even dangerous. Wevetried toteach and train her, but with little success.
Finally, we decided to call on the expert. We hired a dog trainer. From her we are learning methods that are simple and effective,when consistently applied. Trust is basic, and that we had achieved. Next and on a continuing basis, we have to make it clear to Mei-Meithat we are in charge (the pack leader.) We are learning to communicate with her in her language: sounds and body language. We mustrepeat the same lessons over and over until she gets it. We never use physical force, but employ verbal correction and praise. And itsworking!
Dont be offended when I tell you that it is occurring to me that our experience with our dog is somewhat similar to the waythe Lorddeals with us. First, we must come to trust Him. Them we must come to the place of acknowledging that He is in control and that we arehappiest and most pleasing to Him when we surrender to His will. We need to look to Him often to see the signals and new directions He isgiving to us. He has made it possible for us to know Him and His will by providing His word for us in our language. We can depend on Himto feel and provide for us. We can expect to be disciplined when we get off track and blessed according to His grace. And unlike us and our dog, He made us and knows our hearts.
1 - Rose (Mrs. Frank) Pellissier, First Baptist, Amelia3 - Misti (Mrs. Adam) Whitney, First Baptist, Broussard4 - Martha (Mrs. Soubanh) Keohavong, Highland Laotian8 - Hannah (Mrs. Yoon) Shim, Lafayette Korean9 - Debbie (Mrs. Fred) Davis, The Open Door
11 - Donald Washington, St. James, Lafayette- Toby Ronsonet, Coteau Holmes- Carol Mills, East Bayou- Monica Hornsby, First Baptist, Lafayette
12 - Jonah Callais, Bayou LOurse 17 - Frank Ducharme, First Baptist, Scott
18 - Marianne (Mrs. Gary) Ruffin, First Baptist, Lafayette23 - Joe Sauce, Myette Point26 - Loretta (Mrs. Frank) Ducharme, First Baptist, Scott
- Nathan Rush, First Baptist, Morgan City28 - Olivia (Mrs. Toby) Ryder, Duson Baptist
ChurCh News hurCh News
First, Ruston - is hosting the WMU Missions Celebration& Annual Meeting; April 5-6
First, Youngsville - is hosting the EBA District Bible Drill,Monday, April 15 at 6 PM & supper is provided;contact Lana Rhinehart @ 983-0992 or 962-0528 formore information
Calumet - is hosting the GCA Brotherhood Breakfast,Saturday, April 20, at 8:00 AM
The EBA office is now producing anelectronic newsletter. This will enable
us to get information to you in atimelier manner. If you have a church
event that you would like to advertise, send theinformation to [email protected]
DOM LINES According to Wikipedia the first advertising for Lost and Found appeared on papyruses in ancient Greeceand Rome. The first collection of lost items in more modern times was ordered by Napoleon in Paris in 1805, when he toldhis prefect of police to take objects left on the streets of Paris to a central place. Eighty-eight years later (1893) the prefectof police started the first efforts to track down the owners of lost items.
The Transport for London's lost property offices (which handle items lost on the city's Tube, buses and taxis)handles over 130,000 items a year, including 24,000 bags and 10,000 mobile phones. Among the more peculiar items that
have been handed in include a wedding dress, ashes in an urn, a longcase clock, a kitchen sink, and several wheelchairs according toWikipedia. One can only wonder about the owners of such items as a wedding dress, ashes in an urn, or wheelchairs. I am confident thelist of lost items in America would be equally as strange and even longer if we had a central collection agency.
There is a Lost and Found chapter in the Bible Luke 15. Jesus tells three parables which include a lost sheep, a lost coin, anda lost boy. In all three cases, that which was lost was found. And in each case the owner of that which was lost and then found called uponhis family and friends to rejoice with him/her. Only in the parable of the boy who came home was there sadness by the older brother.
Today, we need a Lost and Found for Biblical words. Such words as sin, judgment, repent, Gods wrath, The Blood, and hell,arequickly disappearing from our vocabulary. As God sent Ezekiel to warn Israel, HE gave him this word of warning: But if thewatchman seesthe sword coming and does not blow the trumpet to warn the people and the sword comes and takes someones life, that personslife will betaken because of their sin, but I will hold the watchman accountable for their blood (Ezekiel 33:6). God didnt say play the flute. He said,blow the trumpet. May the joy of finding that which was lost be our experience today.
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