Samaritan's Purse is a Christian international relief organization. Their signature item is delivering shoe-boxes full of Christmas gifts for children throughout the world. They also distribute food, medicine, and other assistance to the poor, sick, and needy. Through their website you can learn ways to give and help. There are life stories that will touch your heart. You can donate money or volunteer for special programs as needed.

Matthew 1

Four Mothers

• Rahab
• Ruth
• Bathsheba
• Mary

• Don't let your past dictate your future.
• Your decisions affect your legacy.
• You are an example to others.
• Don't miss your opportunities.

GOVERNMENT:

• President Barack Obama
  
• White House Office of Management and Administration
• United States Military
• Illinois Department of Healthcare & Family Services, Julie Hamos
• Granite City Council - Ward 4, Bill Davis

CITY:

• Pontoon Beach Christian Church
• Moslander's Tax Service
• The Bethalto School District
• Salvation - Luke 10:2 Pray...the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.

OUR CHURCH:

• Pastor Mark & Jill Maynard
• The Dale Hicks Family
• Mary Henson, Van Driver

NATIONS:

HEALING AND WHOLENESS:

The American Family Association is one of the largest pro-family organizations in America. Their goal is to strengthen the moral foundations of American culture by involving citizens. They produce a journal, have radio stations, and have many divisions. They want to keep Christians active in our culture and use that unified voice to accomplish the spreading of the Gospel. Their website show the many ways that Christians can take action against indecent billboards, advertising, and pornography in the public sphere. Also, they have a resources section with much more to offer.

Romans 6

Pictures of Israel's Baptism

• 1 Corinthians 10:1-5
• Baptism symbolized DELIVERANCE
• God completely removed the ENEMY from Israel

Picture of Jesus' Death, Burial, & Resurrection

• Romans 6:3-4
• The Cross reminds us of God's LOVE
• The Tomb reminds us of God's POWER
• Resurrection reminds us of God's DELIVERANCE

Our Baptism

• We are PERSONALLY CONNECTED to Christ in baptism - death, burial, resurrection
• Baptism is a reminder that your DEBT IS PAID
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GOVERNMENT:

1 Timothy 2:1-2 I exhort that . . . prayers, intercessions … be made for kings, and for all that are in authority. . .
• President Barack Obama
  
• White House Office of Legislative Affairs
• United States Military
• Illinois Guardianship & Advocacy Commission
• Granite City Council - Ward 3, Dan McDowell

CITY:

Proverbs 11:11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted…
• Pontoon Baptist Church, Pastor Harold Hughes
• Hi-Lite Studio
• The Madison School District
• Salvation - Luke 10:2 Pray...the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.

OUR CHURCH:

Galatians 6:10 As we have…opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them … of the household of faith.
• Pastor Mark & Jill Maynard
• The Estella Hernandez Family
• Carol Lindsay, Children's Department Director

NATIONS:

Psalms 122:6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.
Psalm 2:8 Ask of me, and I will make the nations your inheritance... in the nation of Switzerland, Federal President Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf

HEALING AND WHOLENESS:

Don Stewart	Paula Wilder	Charlotte Haney
Jacob Crites	Lori Parker	Matthew Trawick
Harold Isaak	Rev. Ed Dively	Joyce Dickey
George Gordon	Russell Pace	Angelena Pastoriza
Clayton Waller	Connie Spencer	Shirley Taylor
Tyler Cox	Ronnie Smith	Tommie Whitehead
Jerry Schweider	Janan Taylor	Opal Thompson
Jody Tanner	Jay Pauley	Rev. Dave Stoecklein
Ronnie Glasgow	Kamden Sterns	Robert Gaylord
Lexie Rogers	Kassie Schnefke	Debra Mohr
Jim Hancock	Bernice Taviner

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Link: www.5lovelanguages.com



This website is based on the bestselling book by Gary Chapman, The Five Love Languages. This website is a great resource for learning about love and how to care for those around you in an effective manner. There are free resources, books to purchase, conference information, videos, and quizzes. By studying this book and using these resources, it will greatly benefit the relationships in your life.

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Matthew 24

3 And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?


10 Signs From Matthew 24

• Verse 5 - spiritual deception
• Verse 6 - war
• Verse 7 - famines
• Verse 7 - pestilences
• Verse 7 - earthquakes
• Verse 9 - hatred of the name of Jesus
• Verse 10 - offense
• Verse 11 - false prophets
• Verse 12 - iniquity which literally means lawlessness
• Verse 14 - gospel will be preached to all nations

3 Judgments From Matthew 25

• Verse 1-13 - virgins whose lamps had gone out
• Verse 14-30 - talents that are not used
• Verse 31-46 - love of God was not demonstrated
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GOVERNMENT:

1 Timothy 2:1-2 I exhort that . . . prayers, intercessions … be made for kings, and for all that are in authority. . .
• President Barack Obama
  
• White House Office of The First Lady, Michelle Obama
• United States Military
• Illinois Governor Pat Quinn
• Granite City Council - Ward 3, Virgil Kambarian

CITY:

Proverbs 11:11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted…
• Peace Free Will Baptist, Pastor Corey Penn
• Cionko's
• Granite City School District #9, Dr. Harry Briggs
• Salvation - Luke 10:2 Pray...the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.

OUR CHURCH:

Galatians 6:10 As we have…opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them … of the household of faith.
• Pastor Harold & Ruth Maynard
• The Dale Henson Family
• Mike Harper, Audio

NATIONS:

Psalms 122:6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.
Psalm 2:8 Ask of me, and I will make the nations your inheritance... in the nation of Sweden, Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt

HEALING AND WHOLENESS:

Don Stewart	Paula Wilder	Charlotte Haney
Jacob Crites	Lori Parker	Matthew Trawick
Harold Isaak	Rev. Ed Dively	Joyce Dickey
George Gordon	Russell Pace	Angelena Pastoriza
Clayton Waller	Connie Spencer	Shirley Taylor
Tyler Cox	Ronnie Smith	Tommie Whitehead
Jerry Schweider	Janan Taylor	Opal Thompson
Shonna Stewart	Jay Pauley	Rev. Dave Stoecklein
Rich Ficker	William Dacus	Jody Tanner
Ronnie Glasgow	Kamden Sterns	Robert Gaylord
Lexie Rogers	Kassie Schnefke	Mary Lou Maue
Debra Mohr	The Don May Family

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Link: www.aholyexperience.com



A Holy Experience is a Christian blog written by Ann Voskamp. Ann is a Canadian author, mother, and farm wife who dedicates this online space to learning and growing in faith. On her website, you will be uplifted with challenging articles about daily life in Christ. She encourages giving and supports Compassion International as a way to love others like Christ loves the church. Ann gives a new and fresh perspective on life and what it means to serve God.

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2 Kings 7

1 Then Elisha said, Hear ye the word of the LORD; Thus saith the LORD, To morrow about this time shall a measure of fine flour be sold for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, in the gate of Samaria.
2 Then a lord on whose hand the king leaned answered the man of God, and said, Behold, if the LORD would make windows in heaven, might this thing be? And he said, Behold, thou shalt see it with thine eyes, but shalt not eat thereof.


2 Kings 7

• Verse 1 - Elisha DECLARED the word of the Lord.
• Verse 2 - The officer of the king of Israel DOUBTED.
• Verse 4 - The lepers dreamed of the possibilities.
• Verse 6 - The Syrians believed a RUMOR.
• Verse 9 - Lepers shared good news but (verse 12)the king of Israel was suspicious.
• Verse 17-18 - God's word was FULFILLED.

God's Word Releases Power

• God's Word produces FAITH - Romans 10:17
• God's Word will not fail - Isaiah 55:11
• God's Word brings LIFE - John 6:63
• Listen to God's Word for YOU
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GOVERNMENT:

1 Timothy 2:1-2 I exhort that . . . prayers, intercessions … be made for kings, and for all that are in authority. . .
• President Barack Obama
  
• White House Office of Digital Strategy
• United States Military
• Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation
• Granite City Council - Ward 2, Walmer Schmidtke

CITY:

Proverbs 11:11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted…
• Niedringhaus United Methodist, Pastor Carl Mesiti
• BSR Used Books
• Early Childhood Center, Administrator Jill Conoyer
• Salvation - Luke 10:2 Pray...the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.

OUR CHURCH:

Galatians 6:10 As we have…opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them … of the household of faith.
• Pastor Mark & Jill Maynard
• Barb Hayes
• EM Lance, Elder

NATIONS:

Psalms 122:6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.
Psalm 2:8 Ask of me, and I will make the nations your inheritance... in the nation of Swaziland, King Mswati III

HEALING AND WHOLENESS:

Don Stewart	Paula Wilder	Charlotte Haney
Jacob Crites	Lori Parker	Matthew Trawick
Harold Isaak	Rev. Ed Dively	Joyce Dickey
George Gordon	Russell Pace	Angelena Pastoriza
Clayton Waller	Connie Spencer	Shirley Taylor
Tyler Cox	Ronnie Smith	Tommie Whitehead
Jerry Schweider	Janan Taylor	Opal Thompson
Shonna Stewart	Jay Pauley	Rev. Dave Stoecklein
Rich Ficker	William Dacus	Jody Tanner
Ronnie Glasgow	Kamden Sterns	Robert Gaylord
Lexie Rogers	The McWhorter Family

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Link: www.cbn.com



CBN or The Christian Broadcasting Network is a Christian television channel. Their online site offers many resources for free. You can watch the channel live, find blogs, interviews, and other resources. There is a place to enter prayer requests as well as free online Bible study courses. CBN is a nonprofit ministry that works through many humanitarian aid causes in addition to their television programs. Their goal is to prepare others for the return of Christ.

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Philippians 4

6 Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God.
7 And God's peace [shall be yours, that tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and being content with its earthly lot of whatever sort that is, that peace] which transcends all understanding shall garrison and mount guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
8 For the rest, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of reverence and is honorable and seemly, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely and lovable, whatever is kind and winsome and gracious, if there is any virtue and excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think on and weigh and take account of these things [fix your minds on them].
9 Practice what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and model your way of living on it, and the God of peace (of untroubled, undisturbed well-being) will be with you.


Don't Worry

• Don't worry about anything - verse 6
• Matthew 6:25-34
• Pray with thanksgiving about everything - verse 6
• God's peace will come - verse 7
• John 14:26-27
• God's peace will guard your heart and mind - verse 7
• Colossians 3:15
• Direct your thoughts - verse 8
• Do what is right - verse 9
• Peace will come - verse 9
• John 16:33
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GOVERNMENT:

1 Timothy 2:1-2 I exhort that . . . prayers, intercessions … be made for kings, and for all that are in authority. . .
• President Barack Obama
  
• White House Office of Press Secretary, Jay Carney
• United States Military
• Illinois Finance Authority, Christopher Meister
• Granite City Council - Ward 2, Jack Jenkins

CITY:

Proverbs 11:11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted…
• New Testament Missionary Baptist, Pastor Robert McCrorey
• Lakeview Golf & Sports Center
• Worthen Elementary School, Principal Deb Kibort
• Salvation - Luke 10:2 Pray...the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.

OUR CHURCH:

Galatians 6:10 As we have…opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them … of the household of faith.
• Pastor Harold & Ruth Maynard
• Betty Harper
• Jim Lindsay, Attendance Records

NATIONS:

Psalms 122:6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.
Psalm 2:8 Ask of me, and I will make the nations your inheritance... in the nation of South Sudan, President Salva Kiir Mayardiit

HEALING AND WHOLENESS:

Don Stewart	Paula Wilder	Charlotte Haney
Jacob Crites	Lori Parker	Matthew Trawick
Harold Isaak	Rev. Ed Dively	Joyce Dickey
George Gordon	Russell Pace	Angelena Pastoriza
Clayton Waller	Connie Spencer	Shirley Taylor
Tyler Cox	Ronnie Smith	Tommie Whitehead
Jerry Schweider	Janan Taylor	Opal Thompson
Shonna Stewart	Jay Pauley	Rev. Dave Stoecklein
Rich Ficker	Sandra Davis	Marian Warren
Jody Tanner	Ronnie Glasgow	Kamden Sterns
Robert Gaylord	Lexie Rogers

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