VOLUME 13 ISSUE 9

Hello Friends:

September 2, 2012

I attended revival services at New Birth Missionary B. C. on August 8, 2012. I really enjoyed the service each night. On Wednesday night Minister Antoine was the speaker and he spoke from Rev. 2:10. His subject was Dont You Dare Give Up On God. On Thursday night Rev. A. Bourgeois was the speaker and he spoke from Ezekiel 7:1-7 and his subject was There Is A Heart Surgeon In Town. He Is Healing All Manner of Diseases. On Friday night Rev. A. Bourgeois was the speaker again in the absence of the guest speaker. He spoke from Philippians 2:1-11. His subject was There Is Power in the Name of Jesus. Each night the service was great and I really enjoyed the revival meetings. The service was upbeat each night. It was centered around revivals in the old days. There was no bulletin or specific order of service. The holy spirit just took control from the beginning. We sang songs and hymns like: Keep Your Lamp Trimmed and Brewing; Someone to Care; Fix It Jesus; I Need the Every Hour; I Wont Complain; Lord I Know Youve Been So Good; Pass Me Not O Gentle Savior; Come On in the Room; Cooling Water; Come On in the Room; Coming Up the Rough Side of the Mountain; Tis the Old Ship of Zion; There is a Leak in This Old Building; Got the Devil Under my Feet; Stand By Me and Dont Call the Roll Til I Get There. The entire congregation took part in the singing and praising the Lord. It brought me back to my roots at St. John Baptist Church. I wish you all were there but I enjoyed it enough for all of us. (Sarah the ham Conway) Maybe youve seen this before but I think it was worth repeating. For all the negative things that the world has to say to ourselves God has a positive answer for it. You say: Its impossible. God says: All things are possible Luke 18:27 You say: Im too tired. God says: I will give you rest Matthew 11: 28-30 You say: Nobody loves me. God says: I love you John 3:16, 13:34 You say: I cant go on. God says: My grace is sufficient Corin. 12:9 Psalm 91:15

You say: I cant figure things out. God says: I will direct your steps Proverbs 3:5-6 You say: I cant do it. God says: You can do all things Phil. 4:13 You say: Im not able. God says: I am able II Corin. 9:8 You say: Its not worth it all. God says: It will be worth it Roman 8:28 You say: I cant forgive myself. God says: I forgive you John 1:9 Romans 8:1 You say: I cant manage. God says: Ill supply all your needs Phil. 4:19 You say: Im afraid. God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear II Timothy 1:7 You say: Im always worried and frustrated. God says: Cast all your cares on me 1 Peter 5:7 You say: I dont have enough. God says: Ive given every one a measure of faith Roman 12:3 You say: Im not smart enough faith. God says: I give you wisdom 1 Corin. 1:30 You say: I feel all alone. God says: I will never leave you or forsake you Hebrews 13:5 (Sarah the ham Conway) College-Bound In our June newsletter, we featured a list of hi-school graduates. They are members of TUCC & member affiliates. They all have transitioned to institutions of higher learning. We are asking for special Prayers for their continued success. These very special students are: Name Justin Nathan Danielle Lewis Lasonja Fontenette Hometown New Iberia, LA New Iberia, LA New Iberia, LA
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College Grambling State Univ. Grambling State Univ. UL Monroe

Zack Fondal Jalen Hills Lauren Walker Christian Jacobs Paige Smith Tirane Harrington Joshua Lubin Ajai Jackson

New Iberia, LA New Iberia, LA New Iberia, LA St. Martinville, LA Atlanta, GA Oakdale, LA Lake Charles, LA Shreveport, LA Happy Birthday September:

LSU-Shreveport Ark. Baptist J & J Cosmetology UL-Monroe Southern Univ LSU- Baton Rouge UL-Lafayette Southern Univ. (Jeanie Culbert)

Bry Allen Lawrence Daye, Sr. Alvin George, Jr. Tirane Harrington Shayree Jolivet Carol Mitchell Pamela Robinson Lionel Wilturner

Kerrill Brown Jane Dugas Jennyate George Braylan Jefferson Anthony Joseph, Jr. Chris Newton, Jr. Athena Self

Debra Celestine Terry L. Fontenette Joyce Gilliam Jerni Jefferson Alayshia Latula Holly Polk Sharil Smith

David Daye, Sr. Lela Ford Paul Godfrey Harold Johnson Connie Lubin Joshua Polk Bridget Turner

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ In Memory of Birthday:

Evangeline Daye Anthony Joseph, Sr.

Willie M. Daye Lizzie Lavine

Calvin Johnson LaDores Perry

Harry Jones Lawrence Thompson

++++++++++++++++ Ray & Evelyn Jefferson Ronnie & Enola Simon Jeremy & Michelle Godfrey

Visitors for the month of August were:

Tish Thompson Walter Narcisse Madeline Walker Makina Glaude Dorothy Harris Paige Smith Theron Chargois Lionel Wilturner Margie Nell Lewis Treasure Lewis Kenshota Joseph Jimmie K. Porter Destinee Leger Dillion Rochon Brian Green Horace Walker Tender Lewis Veronica Rhymes Dana Jackson Pam Auguster Helen Daniel Lauren Walker Tyre Lewis Bryson Thymes Ajia Jackson Lz Rochon

No dreamer is ever too small; no dream is ever too big If there is no struggle, there is no progress

The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty
(James Culbert) Average attendance for the month August - 70% Bible Trivial 1. 2. 3. 4. What What What What city did Napoleon occupy in 1798, sending Pope Pius to the south of France? church made millions selling members eletropsychometer lie detectors? was the worlds principal Christian city before it fell to the Ottoman Turks in 1453? nations Catholics saw the Pope make a homecoming visit in 1980?

Church Humor Hot Air A woman in a hot air balloon realized she was lost. She lowered her altitude and spotted a man in a boat below. She shouted to him, Excused me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago, but I dont know where I am. The man consulted his portable GPS and replied, Youre in a hot air balloon, approximately 30 feet above ground. At an elevation of 2,346 feet above sea level. You are at 31 degrees, 14.97 minute north latitude and 100 degrees, 49.09 minutes west longitude. She rolled her eyes and said, You must be an Obama Democrat? I am, replied the man. How did you know? Well, answered the balloonist, everything you told me is technically correct. But I have no idea what to do with your information, and Im still lost. Frankly, youve not been much help to me. The man smiled and responded, You must be a Republican. I am, replied the balloonist. How did you know? Well, said the man, You dont know where you are or where you are going. Youve risen to where you are due to a large quantity of hot air. You made a promise you have no idea how to keep, and you expect me to solve your problem. Youre in exactly the same position you were in before we met, but somehow, not its my fault. Please make sure youre a register voter and cast your vote on November 6, 2012. (Katherine Basile)

1. Rome 2. The Church of Scientology 3. Poland 4. Constantinople (Jeanie Culbert)

Nagging Wife A man and his ever nagging wife went on vacation to Jerusalem. While they were there, the wife passed away. The undertaker told the husband, "You can have her shipped home for $5,000 or you can bury her here, in the Holy Land, for $150." The man thought about it and told him he would just have her shipped home. The undertaker asked, "Why would you spend $5,000 to ship your wife home, when it would be wonderful to be buried here and you would spend only $150"? The man replied, "Long ago a man died here, was buried here, and three days later, he rose from the dead. I just can't take that chance."