Mali update

From: Judy <jhpuckett55@yahoo.com>
Sent: Tue, Apr 24, 2012 16:04:57 EDT
Subject: Mali update

I've been getting a few scattered emails all along but no definite news. The southern part of Mali has been quiet lately but they will not accept that the whole northern part has been taken over by Radical Islamist who have drawn a new border and given that part a new name Azawad and put it under Sharia Law. So Civil War is likely.

 

All the missionaries who left Mali several weeks ago have been given an open door to return. Each one will make the decision for himself/herself and their families. It is not completely clear about the safety, and for sure, if war begins, they will have to leave again. A few are returning tomorrow. The ones with small children are not going back until a more stable situation is there. One is coming back to the States but she was due to leave for Stateside in May anyway. One is waiting for a medical test to be done and will decide whether to return based on the test results.

I so pray that the Work there will be continued. I believe that God has worked even through all this to glorify His Name and to open doors for some Malians to learn of Jesus who would never have heard otherwise.

 

Every email I get fron there has "thank you's" to all who have been praying.  I know they would love for you to continue praying.

 

 

JUDY

"Yours, O Lord, is the greatness, the power and the glory, the victory and majesty;   For all that is in heaven and in earth is Yours;   Yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and You are exalted as head over all."  I Chronicles 29:11

 

Calvinism vs. Arminianism: Has there been enough said? | View from the Back Pew

An interesting Read:

http://blogs.christianpost.com/view-from-the-back-pew/calvinism-vs-arminianism-has-there-been-enough-said-9490/

Sometimes I believe that people are more interested in arguing over Calvinism vs. Arminianism than sharing Jesus. In his book, Southern Baptist Thought Since 1845: Has Our Theology Changed, Paul Basden writes about our history of theology, saying that predestination is that doctrine that relates God&rsquo;s purpose to the human hope of salvation. The relation may be seen as absolute or relative, eternal or temporal, conditional or unconditional. It concerns the mystery of God&rsquo;s grace, the certainty of human sin, and the promise of salvation. Moreover, it concerns not only God&rsquo;s will and power, but also human freedom and responsibility.

Christianity the Only Means of... (christianpost.com)

Interesting and see read. Your thoughts ?

Christianity the Only Means of Eternal Life? Some Pastors Disagree
http://www.christianpost.com/news/christianity-the-only-means-of-eternal-life-some-pastors-disagree-73147/

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Pray for Casey and Max - newly married, both in Army, deployed separately, marriage struggles, possible divorce

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Please pray for the above.  My assistant teared up this morning and informed me her daughter and son-in-law are having marital problems and may end in divorce.  She asked a number of people in the office to pray for them and as you can imagine as a Mom she is emotionally torn up as well.  My assistant just found this out last night via Skype.  Thank you for your prayers.

Lee

Mail Update, please pray fervently today - God is at work, but things are horrible now

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From: Judy <jhpuckett55@yahoo.com>
Sent: Wed, Apr 4, 2012 07:36:15 EDT
Subject: null

The news is now getting out about horrible things happening in the northern part of Mali. Please don't just read this and NOT pray. Do you believe that God is powerful and hears our prayers? Then PRAY.

 

"The coup leaders in Bamako are still holding onto power in Bamako and because of that the regional economic organization (ECOWAS) has put sanctions in place, trying to push the junta to move more quickly in turning control over to a transitional team until elections can be held.

The sanctions are causing widespread chaos as fuel runs out and cash is not available because the banks cannot get money due to the sanctions (they share a currency with a number of Francophone nations).

While chaos has continued in the south, the northern Tuareg rebels (MNLA) and other factions, including those related to AQIM, have continued to move southward, capturing Gao, Kidal and the ancient city of Timbuktu. Reportedly, these secular rebels are 'happy" with that, but an additional rebel group fighting alongside them has put sharia law in place at each place it has conquered.

PRAY NOW for believes in each of these towns PRAY for a pastor and his family hiding from rebels in Gao. Much damage has been done to a Christian school, government buildings, the main hospital and more. ALL people there (Muslims included) are fearful and hiding! PRAY that hte vehicle which has been hired to help evacuate believers from Gao can make it to the area and get them. In a nearby, smaller city/big village, young girls were raped by the rebels and forced to 'marry' the rebels. The rebels are pushing further south, with reports of people fleeing Mopti and Sevare.

Please pray for the march southward to STOP by God's incredible and miraculous power!!

FYI, most missionaries are not in the country now, but we have a few close friends who are with Bible translation work and related organizations that are still in Bamako. Pray"

 

JUDY

"Yours, O Lord, is the greatness, the power and the glory, the victory and majesty;   For all that is in heaven and in earth is Yours;   Yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and You are exalted as head over all."  I Chronicles 29:11