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September, 2008 CHRISTIAN VIEW MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
Volume 1 No.2
2008 Women’s Conference Martinsville, VA
NEWSLETTER
May 30- June 1, 2008

GOD NOTICES
Read Esther 6:1--14

Never fails, does it? Things are not as they seem. And about the time you think they cannot get worse, they do.
This was certainly true for Mordecai at a pivotal point in the story of Esther.

When all seems lost, it isn't. Mordecai could have despaired at the situation in Persia. The king was a Gentile.
He had no interest in the Jews. Furthermore his closest confidant was Haman, who shamelessly hated the
Jews. Esther was in the palace, but when the king found out she was a Jew, her life might be over in an instant.
When all seems lost, it isn't.

When no one seems to notice, they do. Remember Mordecai's courageous decision earlier when he heard of a
conspiracy between two of the doorkeepers of the palace, who were plotting to kill the king? When Mordecai
heard of that conspiracy, he told his adopted daughter Esther about it. And she, being the queen, alerted the
king.

Esther had told the king that the information had come from Mordecai, yet no one ever rewarded him for his
great act. It seemed as though no one noticed or remembered. So Mordecai went on living his life unnoticed,
unrewarded, and unappreciated---until this pivotal night.

I love the first three words of 6:1, "During that night." That's the way it is with God. At the eleventh hour, He steps
in and does the unexpected. When no one seems to notice and no one seems to care, He notices and He cares
"during that night."

Learn a lesson from Mordecai today, will you? Through all that happens to him, Mordecai never becomes a man
of vengeance. He never tries to get back at Haman, even when he has the opportunity, even when he has
Haman in a very vulnerable spot. He doesn't kick him in the face when he has a chance to. He doesn't even
speak against the man. Let me challenge you to guard your heart as Mordecai did.

For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward His name, in having
ministered and in still ministering to the saints. (Hebrews 6:10)

I love those words, "God is not unjust so as to forget." When no one else notices, mark it down, God notices.
When no one else remembers, God records it so it won't be forgotten.

FOOTNOTE:
Article from Christianity.com by C. Swindoll
NEW ADDITION
The addition of rooms and BATHROOMS has been a
welcomed sight at Christian View. Soon to be the site
of a larger conference area, fellowship room, and the
much needed bathrooms will be opened before the end
of the year. We give thanks to God for the many
blessings that allowed this dream to come to fruition.
Trustee John Hairston, the chairman and building
coordinator, oversees the construction.

It is so good to be able to see the progress that has

been made. We all look forward to the opening of the

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 The Name
The Hebrew word rophe means "heal, "cure," "restore," or "make whole." Shortly
after his people left Egypt for the Promised Land, God revealed himself as Yahweh
Rophe, "the LORD who heals." The Hebrew Scriptures indicate that God is the
source of all healing. As you pray to Yahweh Rophe, ask him to search your heart.
Take time to let him show you what it contains. If he uncovers any sin, ask for his
forgiveness and then pray for healing. The New Testament reveals Jesus as the
Great Physician, the healer of body and soul, whose miracles point to the kingdom
of God.
Key Scripture
If you diligently heed the voice of the LORD your God and do what is right in His
sight, give ear to His commandments and keep all His statues, I will put none of the
diseases on you which I have brought on the Egyptians. “For I am the LORD who
heals you.” (Exodus 15:26
SUBMITTED 08/24/2008
Deacon William
Robinson
Senior Bible Study
Leader
Bibleway PROTECTING OUR YOUTH
KIDS' VACCINATIONS
CAJUN SEAFOOD PASTA
Before vaccines became widely available,
diseases like measles, polio and whooping cough
were common in childhood, and thousands died
2 C. heavy whipping cream
or were left blind, deaf or brain-damaged by
1 Tbs. chopped fresh basil them. Today, vaccines have totally or nearly
eradicated several diseases such as smallpox,
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polio, diphtheria, and Hib infections, according to
2 tsp. salt the national Centers for Disease Control and
2 tsp. ground black pepper Prevention.
The cost of vaccines is a factor in low
1 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes immunization rates. According to CDC, vaccines
1 tsp. ground white pepper for one child in 1993 cost about $89 in the public
sector and $213 in the private sector, in addition
1 C. chopped green onions to administrative fees usually charged. Only half
1 C. chopped parsley of health insurance plans cover childhood
vaccines, though many public health
1/2 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
departments offer them free or at a
1/2 lb. scallops reduced fee based on income.
1/2 C. shredded Swiss cheese REQUIRED VACCINATIONS
• HIB- protect against Haemophilus
1/2 C. grated parmesan cheese influenzae type b
1 lb. dry fettuccine • DTP- inoculation against diphtheria,
tetanus and pertussis (Whopping Cough)
• HEPATITIS B- viral disease transmitted
Directions
through blood and body fluids.
Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted • POLIO-crippling viral disease transmitted
water until al dente. While the pasta is through blood and body fluids
• MMR VACCINE protects against
cooking, pour cream into large skillet.
MEASLES, MUMPS AND RUBELLA
Cook over medium heat, stirring (GERMAN MEASLES)- MEASLES is a
highly contagious disease that causes
constantly, until just about boiling.
high fever, cough, and a spotty rash.
Reduce heat, and add herbs, salt, MUMPS - causing painful, swollen
peppers, onions, and parsley. Simmer 7-8 salivary glands under the jaw, as well as
fever and headache. RUBELLA - It's a
minutes, or until thickened. Stir in mild disease in children, but rubella
Retired Sister Drye
seafood, cooking until shrimp is no longer endangers the fetus when a pregnant
Registered Nurse
woman catches
transparent. Stir in cheeses, blending • CHICKENPOX - is generally mild and not
normally life-threatening,
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