A Note From our Pastor 

Willard Wantulok

Pastor

 

 

 

 

     I have noted recently that many folks are frustrated.  They are seemingly at an impasse unable to go forward, stalemated by circumstances out of their control.  These dilemmas are not limited to work and family but also find their way into the people of God.

     Laity can become disenchanted or disillusioned when expectations are not met by others.  This displeasure is usually felt by the leadership.  Leadership's frustrations can be exhibited by either harshness or apathy.  This condition leads to the blame game, finger pointing, desertions and terrible morale. 

     Frustration makes for many bad decisions and actions.  Moses threw down tables of the law, and smote the rock.  The congregation threatened to stone Moses and Aaron.

     This dilemma being defined needs an answer.  The answer is to follow basic and fundamental biblical principles.  Joshua was a man that could have succumbed to the continued failures of his peers.  Joshua 23:6, gives a very clear directive, “Be ye therefore very courageous to keep and to do all that is written in the book of the law of Moses, that ye turn not aside therefrom to the right hand or to the left.”   Simply put, be courageous to keep and do all written in the book, and not turn to the right or left.

     It behooves us in this hour to apply ourselves most diligently to study, to prayer, to inspired word and deed.  We should not pray for God to do our part, but for Him to inspire us and anoint us to fulfill His purpose.  We must remain focused on the good and not be distracted by the sundry opportunities presented to prevent our success.  Joshua continued until he received his part and we can too by the Lord's help. 

GOOD NEWS!

I wanted to sit down and write a testimony on how God healed me.

On June 10th, 2011, I came home off the boat so sick, no appetite, and a taste of copper in my nouth (and had lost 40 pounds in a month).  That's when I went to the kidnesy Dr. and found out I had End Stage Renal Disease.
On July 16th, 2011, I went into surgery to have a catheter put in my abdomen so I could do dialysis treatments.
So then on August 1st, 2011, I started my treatments of dialysis, seven days a week at home.  Then on the first of each month I would have blood work done.  Never once did I compain or blame anybody.  All I prayed was for God to help me through this.  And of course, my Christian family was praying for me also.  I began feeling better each month.
So on January 26th, 2012, all my numbers looked good enough the Doctor said, "Let's try skipping dialysis to see what the numbers do." So we went 1 week, then 2 weeks, and that stretched out to a month.  So my kidney Doctor said, "Looks like we have enough kidney function to stop dialysis." So we went another month.  Then that's when he says, "Let's take the catheter out."
So on April 5th, 2012, I went in and had the catheter removed.
Today I am still doing well.  So not only did God take care of me, but He helaed me, something I did not even ask for.  I can't express in words how it feels for God to have healed me.  But I am glad to serve a God who can fix and heal you.  So never give up cause He doesn't give up on you!
     Brother Keith Vinson
     The Church of God, Bald Knob, Arkansas

Isn't that a WONDERFUL testimony?  Praise the LORD!  God is so good.  We had been talking and I have never heard of anyone ever completely going off of dialysis.  It was shared with us that this is something that the doctor has only seen a couple of times now.  But with GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE! 
God is no respecter of persons.  What he has done for Brother Keith he will do for you.  This is only some of the GOOD NEWS that we have to share from the church in Bald Knob.  God is blessing each one and we want to be careful to give GOD the PRAISE and GLORY!  
Thank you for rejoicing with us!

Father's Day

Thanks to Brother Luke, Brother Jerry and Sister Linda for a GREAT Father's Day!

Let the pictures speak....

Luke Wantulok read the poem "My Daddy"

My Daddy is a mountain

My Daddy is a sea

My Daddy smiles again and again

And my Daddy smiles at me

I love my Daddy, and he loves me

Cause my Daddy is a ray of light

That warms a winters' night

My Daddy is very special to me

I could not live without my Daddy

As he could not live without me

I love you, Dad.

Hope you Father's had a wonderful day.

Ladies Tea

We had a wonderful tea at Bald Knob on Saturday, June 18 at 2:00PM.  The decorations were themed around a Tuscan Picnic.  We had red and white check table clothes with white flour sake napkins.  Small cutting boards with cheese, beef summer sausage, wheat thins and a tray of fresh fruits (grapes, cantalope, watermelon balls, and black berries).  Finger sandwiches and chips were also available and a variety of teas, coffees, flavored waters hot or with ice. Strawbaskets filled with sunflowers or grapevines and loaves of bread were in the center of the tables along with bottles of melted candles.  A wooden birdcage filled with large silk flowers, a variety of bottle and chickedns graced the serving table along with apple trays. Cups decorated with roses or formed like apples were at each setting. 

Our devotion was about "Smells".  We discussed familiar smells, smells that remind us of home, favorite smells and smells that just plain stink.  We all shared smells that we enjoy.  Scriptures were taken from Genesis 8:21-22; Ephesians 5:1-2; and Job chapter 10 with a focus on Job 10:12.  We talked about not only a sweet smelling savor to the Lord but the favor of God.  Noah had found grace int he eyes of the Lord but after the flood he offered up a sweet smelling savor and he favor was extended to him.  We that are living righteously before God are like a sweet smelling savor to the Lord.  We desire the favor of God let us offer to Him what brings His favor upon us.  Jesus was our sacrifice but we must accept Him.  Job understood the blessings of life and favor from God.  Do we?

The craft demonstration this month was how to make bath salt gifts.  1/2 cup Epsom Salt, 1/2 cup Kosher Salt, 5 drops of essence of oil (we used lilac), you may add food coloring but chose not to do that.  Place in a Ziplock bag and shake till mixed well.  Fill small canning jars, decorate, tag and deliver.  We used the very small jars and got 2 1/2 gifts out of a bag.  They were made to use for a foot bath only.  Each lady present received a jar as a party favor.

We want to thank our visitors from the Pine Bluff Church (Kat and Diane), along with Amber and Abby from the Searcy area.  We hope you come again.  Our ladies all enjoyed the time of fellowship and it appears as though there will be a tea schedule for the month of July.  We are excited about Gaylene moving to the area.  Tearesa and Oletta were out of town and they should be back for the July tea.  Ladies get your tea cups ready.

A special thank you to Cheryle Andras for her help with this months tea party.  She prepared picnic baskets as door prizes.  Diane from Pine Bluff and Debbie of Bald Knob received the baskets.  Betty of Bald Knob received the receipe box and cards.  Eash remaining lady received additional jars of bath salts.

Pictures were made by Kat but I haven't been able to open them yet. Give us some time and we will share the pictures with you at a later time.

We missed those who were not able to come but there will be other teas.  Watch for the announcement of July tea dates.

Thanks again for your participation.

PRAISE THE LORD!

God is so wonderful to confirm His Word among His people. 

This month's WMB service scripture text from Acts 19:1-12. 

A chair was placed for all of those who desire prayer to come forward and let the church pray.  Two testified of the Lord touching their body while still at the service and two others testified of the Lord opening doors for them to minister to others.  Most all present gave God glory for His blessings on them during the service.  PRAISE THE LORD!  There are somethings that simply cannot be put into words. 

Take Action:  We are zealed up, inspired, and prepared.  Now is the time to demonstrate among God's creation His mighty power.  Don't step back...step FORWARD!  Will you be counted among the ACTS recorded for 2011 for the cause of Christ?

VLB's Read: Amos 7

3 Paths

1.  The Sweet Life:  Goes around but gets no where.

2.  The Confused Life:  Confused about the Truth but believes with all there heart has many paths but they all end up against a wall.

3.  The True Path:  No matter where you are always leads to the Cross of Calvary.

See how Amos was inspired of God and followed out his directions.

VLB's which path will you follow?  Upon which path will we stay?  Which path do we desire to follow?

Do you have the strength to be an Amos?

Read Amos 7 again...does it mean more to you now?

We praise the Lord for those who were touched in our VLB Service on Wednesday Night.  Praise the Lord for Mid-Week Services.  The faithful will endure.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

Happy Mother's Day to all the Mom's, Grandmom's, Great-Grandmom's, Granny-mom's, Nano's and Nanny's!

We want to the Brother Jerry and Sister Linda Long for putting together special treats to honor all of the mother's this morning...

What beautiful honorable ladies....We love each of you and hope you have a wonderful day.

Thanks for a GREAT day! 

May the Lord bless each of you!