Comments for Ofbcworship's Weblog http://ofbcworship.wordpress.com Sovereignty - Surrender - Simplicity Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:25:57 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on 40 Days of Prayer by ofbcworship http://ofbcworship.wordpress.com/reflections-of-worship/#comment-44 ofbcworship Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:25:57 +0000 http://ofbcworship.wordpress.com/?page_id=35#comment-44 FORTY DAYS OF DEDICATED PRAYER From Tim and Linda Long, members of Old Fort Baptist Church: For a long time both of us have known that God answers prayer. This piece of knowledge for us has been fairly generalized because, as Christians, we know that this is what God does. However, when we took Pastor Eric’s challenge concerning “40 Days of Dedicated Prayer” between Mother’s and Father’s Day, this piece of knowledge smacked us right between the eyes in its reality. Because we were “keeping a written record” of answered prayer through our e-mails to Pastor Lethco, God’s response to our combined and audible prayer was revolutionary! The list continued to grow and grow! Some of our prayers had been lifted to God for years…some for months…some for less than an hour before we received His answer. For a VERY long time we had prayed for our wayward granddaughter to terminate a destructive relationship in which she had been involved. Before the end of our first week of “praying audibly as a couple”, we received a phone call from her telling us that the relationship was over! Praise God! She also told us that she had returned to school and was furthering her education in the area of dentistry. During this time, Linda’s cousin was involved in a horrific motorcycle accident. His injuries were unimaginable. But for the Grace of God, Steven would not have survived. Yet, he is still with us and is healing very slowly, but steadily! Thank you God! Steven’s 6-year-old niece was born with Rett’s Syndrome ( a genetic disorder) that presents physical and mental challenges for those precious little girls who are affected. MacKenzie ‘s situation was deteriorating rapidly and she needed a delicate surgery in order to survive. She, too, is still with us. We are praying for God’s miracle to correct this gene deformity because we know that He can perform it, but we are grateful that she is still here bringing joy to our family! Another family member was recently diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma (a usually non-survivable cancer). Brad is midway his experimental treatment protocol at M.D. Anderson Clinic in Texas and at last report was responding beyond all expectations. God is GOOD! Our daughter works in retail and has a work schedule involving all hours on the road. We have prayed for her travel safety. One morning she noticed that her car was vibrating as she drove. A “God Prod” had her stop at the dealership. The mechanic said that he was nervous driving the car as he took her to work. Upon examination, they discovered that all four tires on her relatively new car were worn down to the steel belt….but for the Grace of God. Before her second attempt at taking her driver’s test, after practicing most of the day, granddaughter Rachael and I prayed for calmness and clear thinking. Rachael is now driving…God sits on her bumper! In the interest of time, we have not shared all of God’s answered prayer on our behalf…BUT In closing, I want to tell you that for two years we have been praying for our home in West Virginia to sell. Before Father’s Day…we had a contract. Thank you, God Please pray with me……… FORTY DAYS OF DEDICATED PRAYER
From Tim and Linda Long, members of Old Fort Baptist Church:

For a long time both of us have known that God answers prayer. This piece of knowledge for us has been fairly generalized because, as Christians, we know that this is what God does.
However, when we took Pastor Eric’s challenge concerning “40 Days of Dedicated Prayer” between Mother’s and Father’s Day, this piece of knowledge smacked us right between the eyes in its reality. Because we were “keeping a written record” of answered prayer through our e-mails to Pastor Lethco, God’s response to our combined and audible prayer was revolutionary!
The list continued to grow and grow! Some of our prayers had been lifted to God for years…some for months…some for less than an hour before we received His answer.
For a VERY long time we had prayed for our wayward granddaughter to terminate a destructive relationship in which she had been involved. Before the end of our first week of “praying audibly as a couple”, we received a phone call from her telling us that the relationship was over! Praise God! She also told us that she had returned to school and was furthering her education in the area of dentistry.
During this time, Linda’s cousin was involved in a horrific motorcycle accident. His injuries were unimaginable. But for the Grace of God, Steven would not have survived. Yet, he is still with us and is healing very slowly, but steadily! Thank you God!
Steven’s 6-year-old niece was born with Rett’s Syndrome ( a genetic disorder) that presents physical and mental challenges for those precious little girls who are affected. MacKenzie ‘s situation was deteriorating rapidly and she needed a delicate surgery in order to survive. She, too, is still with us. We are praying for God’s miracle to correct this gene deformity because we know that He can perform it, but we are grateful that she is still here bringing joy to our family!
Another family member was recently diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma (a usually non-survivable cancer). Brad is midway his experimental treatment protocol at M.D. Anderson Clinic in Texas and at last report was responding beyond all expectations. God is GOOD!
Our daughter works in retail and has a work schedule involving all hours on the road. We have prayed for her travel safety. One morning she noticed that her car was vibrating as she drove. A “God Prod” had her stop at the dealership. The mechanic said that he was nervous driving the car as he took her to work. Upon examination, they discovered that all four tires on her relatively new car were worn down to the steel belt….but for the Grace of God.
Before her second attempt at taking her driver’s test, after practicing most of the day, granddaughter Rachael and I prayed for calmness and clear thinking. Rachael is now driving…God sits on her bumper!
In the interest of time, we have not shared all of God’s answered prayer on our behalf…BUT
In closing, I want to tell you that for two years we have been praying for our home in West Virginia to sell. Before Father’s Day…we had a contract. Thank you, God
Please pray with me………

]]> Comment on The Gathering by Ali Montague http://ofbcworship.wordpress.com/the-gathering/#comment-43 Ali Montague Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:41:58 +0000 http://ofbcworship.wordpress.com/?page_id=99#comment-43 Hey, Joanna ~ The name of the song is "Desert Song" by Hillsong. Here's the link on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QemZQKKJbRU Hope it works for ya! Ali < Hey, Joanna ~
The name of the song is “Desert Song” by Hillsong. Here’s the link on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QemZQKKJbRU
Hope it works for ya!
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]]> Comment on The Gathering by Lee Cox http://ofbcworship.wordpress.com/the-gathering/#comment-42 Lee Cox Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:25:07 +0000 http://ofbcworship.wordpress.com/?page_id=99#comment-42 I was wondering if i could bless god,he may wonder the same thing considering all the time i spend asking him to do the same for me. Do you think he look's at the big clock up there and say's you have five minute's lee, what if you got a busy signal instead of his mercy,grace, forgiveness. Of course god will never push us away , but i think our pride sometimes swallows up all of our best gifts before they get to the alter.ybic,Lee I was wondering if i could bless god,he may wonder the same thing considering all the time i spend asking him to do the same for me. Do you think he look’s at the big clock up there and say’s you have five minute’s lee, what if you got a busy signal instead of his mercy,grace, forgiveness. Of course god will never push us away , but i think our pride sometimes swallows up all of our best gifts before they get to the alter.ybic,Lee

]]> Comment on Passion Play 2009 – Hope by Passion Play Group Tours http://ofbcworship.wordpress.com/2009/04/20/passion-play-2009-hope-2/#comment-41 Passion Play Group Tours Tue, 26 May 2009 18:37:38 +0000 http://ofbcworship.wordpress.com/?p=47#comment-41 Passion Plays have such a strong message and they can be a real eye opener to a lot of Christians or even members of other faiths. I love the message of Hope that this one sends. Passion Plays have such a strong message and they can be a real eye opener to a lot of Christians or even members of other faiths. I love the message of Hope that this one sends.

]]> Comment on Passion Play 2009 – Hope by Passion Play for Protestants http://ofbcworship.wordpress.com/2009/04/20/passion-play-2009-hope-2/#comment-40 Passion Play for Protestants Wed, 20 May 2009 13:59:28 +0000 http://ofbcworship.wordpress.com/?p=47#comment-40 The Passion Play to me is such a moving experience: One that I can attest to my faith in our lord and savior in such ways. To actually see the play itself really is a test to anyone's faith: A test not only to see if you would side with the mob (peer pressure) vs. your faith itself (Christ walking along with his cross to bear). - "For everything give thanks to the Lord." - 1st Thessalonians 5:18 The Passion Play to me is such a moving experience: One that I can attest to my faith in our lord and savior in such ways. To actually see the play itself really is a test to anyone’s faith: A test not only to see if you would side with the mob (peer pressure) vs. your faith itself (Christ walking along with his cross to bear). – “For everything give thanks to the Lord.” – 1st Thessalonians 5:18

]]> Comment on The Gathering by Joanna http://ofbcworship.wordpress.com/the-gathering/#comment-39 Joanna Sun, 17 May 2009 20:48:09 +0000 http://ofbcworship.wordpress.com/?page_id=99#comment-39 Hey Eric, I was wondering what the name of that song we sang this morning that ali was the leader of was called?? I was trying to find it but i couldn't. Hey Eric, I was wondering what the name of that song we sang this morning that ali was the leader of was called?? I was trying to find it but i couldn’t.

]]> Comment on 40 Days of Prayer by Trey http://ofbcworship.wordpress.com/reflections-of-worship/#comment-38 Trey Tue, 12 May 2009 23:29:41 +0000 http://ofbcworship.wordpress.com/?page_id=35#comment-38 This stuff is sweet! I'm not married, but I know if I was, I would totally do this challenge! This stuff is sweet! I’m not married, but I know if I was, I would totally do this challenge!

]]> Comment on Passion Play 2009 – “HOPE” by Email Comments http://ofbcworship.wordpress.com/passion-play-2008-believe/#comment-37 Email Comments Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:00:08 +0000 http://ofbcworship.wordpress.com/?page_id=6#comment-37 Michelle: My family and I attended your passion play on Fri,April 3. This was our first time attending, we had heard so many great things about it but had never attended. We did not have tickets and we were welcomed by your staff to come on in!! We were truly blessed by the wonderful presentation of Jesus crucifixtion. The theme of HOPE was meant for this program. This was such a wonderful program to see at Easter. I am in hopes that my family and I will attend this program in the future. I pray your church will continue to do!! I am a Christian and to see Jesus being whipped brought tears to my eyes at your play but to know and understand that he did this for me as well as others is so overwhelming at times! He is truly my HOPE. THANKS AGAIN FOR A WONDERFUL PRESENTATION!! Denise: Just wanted you to know- you guys did an excellent job again this year. My little ones enjoy the play and ask to go every year. This year, my littlest one- Josh (7)- got saved during the invitation. Praise God! Thank you so much for all of your sacrifice put into the production and making yourselves a vessel for the Holy Spirit to move and forever change people's lives! Michelle: My family and I attended your passion play on Fri,April 3. This was our first time attending, we had heard so many great things about it but had never attended. We did not have tickets and we were welcomed by your staff to come on in!! We were truly blessed by the wonderful presentation of Jesus crucifixtion. The theme of HOPE was meant for this program. This was such a wonderful program to see at Easter. I am in hopes that my family and I will attend this program in the future. I pray your church will continue to do!! I am a Christian and to see Jesus being whipped brought tears to my eyes at your play but to know and understand that he did this for me as well as others is so overwhelming at times! He is truly my HOPE. THANKS AGAIN FOR A WONDERFUL PRESENTATION!!

Denise: Just wanted you to know- you guys did an excellent job again this year. My little ones enjoy the play and ask to go every year. This year, my littlest one- Josh (7)- got saved during the invitation. Praise God! Thank you so much for all of your sacrifice put into the production and making yourselves a vessel for the Holy Spirit to move and forever change people’s lives!

]]> Comment on Passion Play 2009 – “HOPE” by 2nd Weekend Comments http://ofbcworship.wordpress.com/passion-play-2008-believe/#comment-36 2nd Weekend Comments Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:33:19 +0000 http://ofbcworship.wordpress.com/?page_id=6#comment-36 3 made decisions to accept Christ 3 redidicated their life to Christ Following comments were made on cards: Diane: Excellent! Viola: The close I get to God, the more alive he is. I know that there is hope in the midst of the trials and tribulation that I'm going through now. Please pray for me. The play has given me more hope. God bless your ministry. Sandra: One of the best plays I've ever seen. It really touched my heart. Keep up the good work. God bless you. Linda: Wonderful, Wonderful! Praise the Wonderful Name of Jesus! Ray & Bethany: What a wonderful presentation. Our 1st time ever witnessing this. We look forward to next year. Michelle: You always put on a wonderful play. May God Bless you! Aliza: The play was wonderful. It has brought hope and purpose to my relocation. Thank you! Genia: Awesome! Wonderful! Terrific! Thank you! Eloise: I enjoyed it very much. It was great. Carolyn: I really enjoyed the play. Carlton & Rose: Great Job Done! May God Bless you all! Regina: Then you for sharing Passion & Hope. Amen Latonia: The play really ministered to my spirit. DeeDee & Billy: It was great. Thank you. Bryan & Susan: Awesome! Rita: Great! Hope: Awesome job. 3 made decisions to accept Christ

3 redidicated their life to Christ

Following comments were made on cards:

Diane: Excellent!

Viola: The close I get to God, the more alive he is. I know that there is hope in the midst of the trials and tribulation that I’m going through now. Please pray for me. The play has given me more hope. God bless your ministry.

Sandra: One of the best plays I’ve ever seen. It really touched my heart. Keep up the good work. God bless you.

Linda: Wonderful, Wonderful! Praise the Wonderful Name of Jesus!

Ray & Bethany: What a wonderful presentation. Our 1st time ever witnessing this. We look forward to next year.

Michelle: You always put on a wonderful play. May God Bless you!

Aliza: The play was wonderful. It has brought hope and purpose to my relocation. Thank you!

Genia: Awesome! Wonderful! Terrific! Thank you!

Eloise: I enjoyed it very much. It was great.

Carolyn: I really enjoyed the play.

Carlton & Rose: Great Job Done! May God Bless you all!

Regina: Then you for sharing Passion & Hope. Amen

Latonia: The play really ministered to my spirit.

DeeDee & Billy: It was great. Thank you.

Bryan & Susan: Awesome!

Rita: Great!

Hope: Awesome job.

]]> Comment on Passion Play 2009 – “HOPE” by Heather Dorrance http://ofbcworship.wordpress.com/passion-play-2008-believe/#comment-35 Heather Dorrance Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:17:57 +0000 http://ofbcworship.wordpress.com/?page_id=6#comment-35 When the time came to start preparing for the Passion Play, I decided I wasn't going to do it, knowing that I would be 9 months pregnant. However, at some point I decided to give it a go. I'm so glad I did! What a blessing to be a part of such an amazing act of worship and outreach. This was my second year, and even thought it's a huge commitment, it's so worth it! It is a privilege to be a part of something like this. Paul and I are moving sometime this summer, so unfortunately we won't be a part of it again, but will always remember and cherish our memories here. We will miss Old Fort so much! When the time came to start preparing for the Passion Play, I decided I wasn’t going to do it, knowing that I would be 9 months pregnant. However, at some point I decided to give it a go. I’m so glad I did! What a blessing to be a part of such an amazing act of worship and outreach. This was my second year, and even thought it’s a huge commitment, it’s so worth it! It is a privilege to be a part of something like this. Paul and I are moving sometime this summer, so unfortunately we won’t be a part of it again, but will always remember and cherish our memories here. We will miss Old Fort so much!

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