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                                                                                                                                    Newsletter             February 2008       Website: www.amazinggracelibrary.com

Newsletter

If you wish to include articles, letters to the editor, or newsworthy items such as: new members, meeting announcements, deaths, births, marriages, or prayer requests to this Newsletter, please e-mail me: love-eternal  @netzero.com, or send them by mail to:
Shari Sarber
57284 CR 23
Goshen, IN  46528

Please have these in by the 20th of each month.

Thank you!
I would like to thank the following people who have contributed financially to the newsletter.  Your help is greatly appreciated.  If I missed adding your name to this newsletter, I apologize and will be sure to include it in the next news letter.

Mr. and Mrs. S.O. Hall, GA
Anonymous, IA

**I would like to thank those who donated to the newsletter recently.  My printer had quit and I was borrowing one from my pastor.  His generosity allowed me to continue sending the newsletter by mail.  I was able to purchase a new printer this month and without your support, and Brother Tommy allowing me to borrow his printer temporarily; I would not be able to continue this endeavor. May God bless you.

Library

The Library was set up to preserve as much history of the Primitive Baptist as possible.  There is a collection of books, tapes, minutes, publications, and other items of interest to God’s people. If you in need of such items, Please contact The Amazing Grace Library, 69670 West County Line Rd., Nappanee, IN, 46550.
Phone: (574) 773-7653 Fax: (574) 773-9490 Cell: (574) 221-1071

Quiz Answers from September newsletter:

1. He was moved with compassion for him.
2. (1) Spare thy people, O LORD. (2) Give not thine heritage to reproach. (3) Let not them say among the people, Where is their God?
3. Solomon
4. The king had signed a decree that the Jews were to be killed.
5. Because his father had just given the blessing to Jacob.
6. (1) Those who had returned to Jerusalem were in trouble and disgrace (2) The walls of Jerusalem had been broken and torn down (3) The city gates of Jerusalem had been burned.
7. Zion
8. Proverbs
9. Jesus
10. (1)Peace was hidden from the eyes of the people there. (2) The city was going to be invaded and destroyed. (3) the people did not recognize the day of their visitation
11. (1) A guest at the wedding supper who did not have a wedding garment on. (2) The evil servant who bears his fellow servants and drinks with the drunkards. (3) A Roman Centurion.
12.  God.

Birth:

Brother Brad Wilson and his wife Lisa (Taylor’s Creek PB Church) have a new baby boy named Naaman Daniel.  He was born on Jan. 24th.  Naaman joins older brothers Elijah and Caleb.  Brother Brad moved his membership from Tippecanoe PB Church due to distance- we miss them, but are happy for their new arrival!
 

Something to think about:
    He listened!

     I was sitting, torn by grief.  Someone came and talked to me of God’s dealings, of why it happened, of hope beyond the grave.  He talked constantly; he said things I knew were true. I was unmoved except to wish he’d go away.  He finally did.
     Another came and sat beside me.  He just sat beside me for an hour or more, listened when I said something, answered briefly, prayed and simply left.  I was moved, I was comforted. I hated to see him go.

By Joseph Bayly, after he laid three of his sons on the grave.

**Sometimes we only need to “listen” and “quietly pray”.  Sometimes that is enough and worth far more than words.
***********************Notice to all recipients of this news letter:
A reminder that this newsletter is the sole responsibility of the editor.  Although it is affiliated with the Amazing Grace Library, and does bear its name; The Library does not support the newsletter financially or by editing its content.
 Any complaints, thoughts, articles, or donations should be e-mailed, or sent by postal mail to Shari Sarber, 57284 CR 23, Goshen, IN, 46528.  Or to my e-mail address, love-eternal@netzero.com.
 I try to use this newsletter as a voice to announce meetings, send prayer requests, and for the enjoyment of the readers with short stories, thoughts, education, and things to consider.
I do welcome the feedback of my readers and appreciate all thoughts and prayers, ideas, and financial support.  Without your help and support; this newsletter would not be made possible. 

Shari Sarber
editor
Noteworthy
Gerald Foster’s Book, “Following the Denomination Called Baptist” is still available and you may order it from Author Book Sales, P.O. Box 4613, Longview, TX 75606 or GFoster17@sbcglobal.net. Soft cover is $31.64 plus $2.61 tx. Hard cover is $49.75 plus $4.10 tx. Texas residents only add tax.

Primitive Baptist Meetings:
Greetings Brethren in Christ:

In conference, the members at Pilgrim’s Rest Primitive Baptist Church, near Etna Green, Indiana, voted to call for a presbytery to consider the ordination of Brother Jeremy Sarber to the full work of the gospel ministry.  The date has been set for Saturday, March 29, 2008.  We respectfully request your presence at this service.
                                                
Sincerely,
Pilgrim’s Rest Church
3 miles south of Etna Green, IN on State Route 19 at County Road 75N
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2008
GulfCoast Fellowship Meeting
hosted by
Piney Grove
 Primitive Baptist Church
1947 Broad St, Headland, AL  36345 (2 Miles north of town on AL Hwy 173)

March 27th, 28th, 29th, & 30th

The churches of the Gulf Coast Fellowship (comprised of Bethel at Bonifay, FL, Palm Chapel at Crestview, FL, Piney Grove at Headland, AL, and St. Andrew at Panama City, FL, cordially invite you to worship with us at our 2008 session hosted by Piney Grove.
 
Schedule Of Services
(Central Time Zone)

Thursday Evening:                          6:30 PM Worship              Refreshments following

Friday Morning:                  10:00 AM Worship              Lunch
Friday Afternoon:                 1:30 PM Worship              Fellowship until supper
Friday Evening:                    5:00 PM Supper                  6:00 PM Worship

Saturday Morning:             10:00 AM Worship              Lunch
Saturday Afternoon:          1:30 PM Worship

Sunday Morning:                10:30 AM Worship              Lunch

We will happily lodge as many of our visitors as we can. For those interested in motels, logon to:  http://www.metrotravelguide.com/hotels/Dothan/AL/USA/  (Dothan is 10 miles to the south.)

Mt. Zion to Celebrate Centennial Meeting
June 5th-8th, 2008

Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist Church was constituted June 13, 1908 with 12 charter members: Elder S. I. Gardner, Phoeba Gardner, Richard Gardner, Katie Gardner, Bertha Gardner, William H. Worrell, Sadie Worrell, W. T. Judy, Ellen Judy, R. B. Rowland, Elder W. S. Craig, Arminta L. Craig.
The organization meeting was held at the Hanley schoolhouse, near Cozad, Nebraska. The Presbytery consisted of Elders C. M Cooper, W. S. Craig, S. I. Gardner and Deacon C. A. Worrell. After the Church Covenant, Articles of Faith and Rules of Decorum were read. Elder C. M. Cooper delivered the charge.
The Lord willing, Mt. Zion will celebrate our 100th anniversary in 2008. Many changes have taken place in our city and in our nation but the church here at Mt. Zion has been blessed to worship the unchangeable God of the scriptures throughout her history and we trust that He will be pleased to bless the church to continue in our community until He returns again.
Therefore, we believe there is no better way to celebrate our Centennial than with worship services. Please feel welcome to come and celebrate with us!

June 5, 6, 7, 8

Thursday at 6:30 PM (Fellowship Supper & Singing)
Friday at 10:00 AM; 1:30 PM & 7:30 PM
Saturday at 10:00 AM; 1:30 PM & 7:30 PM

Our desire is to accommodate as many of our guests in our homes as we can. When our homes are full, there are two motels in Cozad and others located in nearby towns.
Circle S Motel                                                          

440 S. Meridian                                                       

Cozad, NE                                                    
308-784-2290 or 800-237-5852

Rodeway Inn                                                            
809 S. Meridian                                                      
Cozad, NE                                                    
308-784-4900 or www.rodewayinn.com
(10 % discount for Fellowship Meeting) Continental Breakfast

We also have some camper hook-ups available.

Cozad is located on Interstate 80 at Exit 222. The town along with the church is all North of the Interstate. After exiting the Interstate proceed North into town until you come to 11th Street. Turn Left (West) and go 5 blocks. You will see our church building on your left.

We are located:
180 miles West of Lincoln, NE
240 miles West of Omaha, NE
300 miles East of Denver, CO

Elder Thomas E. Bond                     Deacon Howard Halbgewachs
P. O. Box 303                                                75851 Road 419
Cozad, NE 69130                             Cozad, NE 69130
308-784-5518 Home                        308-784-4320 Home
308-325-3957 Cell                           308-325-3302 Cell

308-784-2441 Church

Tippecanoe PB Church was blessed to have 3 visiting ministers this past couple weeks.   Our Pastor, Elder Tommy Sarber was away on business, and we had Brother David Stickel, Brother Jeremy Sarber, and Brother Jerome Gillam fill in on both Wed. nights and on Sunday. The young brothers were all blessed to preach wonderful sermons that the congregation appreciated and enjoyed very much. 
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Kids corner-Godly characteristics:
Taken from the series of booklets by Ron and Rebekah Coriell entitled “The Character Builders”
This month’s characteristic is: Helpfulness

Definition:  Ready to serve at any time.

Scripture:  “They helped every one his neighbor; and every one said to his brother, Be of good courage.”  Isaiah 41:6

Christ’s Example:   Jesus helped his friends when they were having a hard time catching fish.  He then sat with them and shared the feast of fish.  Read the story and find out just how he helped them catch fish. John 21:3-14

Your turn:    A really great way to show your parents and God that you love him, is to be “helpful”.  Jesus helped many people from the time he was a small child and it pleased God (his father) Not only is it a good thing to do, it makes you feel good inside to know that you are obeying God you’re your parents, and you are following in Jesus’ footsteps. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

The Red Umbrella

     As the drought continued for what seemed an eternity, a small community of Midwest farmers was in a quandary as to what to do.  The rain was important not only in order to keep the crops healthy, but to sustain the townspeople's very way of living.  As the problem became more urgent, the local church felt it was time to get involved and planned a prayer meeting in order to ask for rain.
     In what seemed a vague remembrance of an old Native American ritual, the people began to show. The pastor soon arrived and watched as his congregation continued to file in.  He slowly circulated from group to group, and then made his way to the front to begin the meeting. 
     Just as he began to ask for quiet, he noticed an eleven-year-old girl sitting in the front row.  She as beaming with excitement and lying next to her was a big red umbrella. The beauty and innocence of this sight made the pastor smile to himself as he realized the faith of this young girl.  The rest of the people in the room had come to pray for rain…..she had come expecting God to answer.

Excerpted from a story retold by Tania Gray in “Stories for the heart”
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Quiz
Tithing in the Bible

1.) The King of Salem blessed Abram, and Abram gave him a tenth of all the goods that he had recovered from the battle. What was the king's name?

 2.) In God's instructions for the tithe of the herds and flocks, He told the people that every tenth animal that passed under the shepherd's rod should be holy unto the Lord. What did He say next?     

3.) If someone wanted to redeem his tithe, what percentage did he have to add to it?
      
4.) God said that the children of Israel could pray for God's blessing if they offered their tithe only if...(up to 3 things)

 5.) In second Chronicles, who commanded the children of Israel to tithe?

6.) How did the children of Israel respond to the command to tithe?

7.) Which prophet wrote, "Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings."

8.) What did God promise to do if Israel brought the full tithe into the storehouse? "Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not...(up to 3 things)

9.) Jesus told a parable about a Pharisee and a publican. The Pharisee fasted and tithed, and thought that he was better than the publican. The publican smote his breast and cried for mercy. What was the point of the parable?

Hymn of the month
It is Well with My Soul

When peace like a river attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea-billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say,
“It is well, it is well with my soul.”

     It is well, with my soul,
     It is well, it is well with my soul.

Though Satan should buffet, tho’ trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
And hath shed His own blood for my soul.

My sin-O, the bliss of this glorious thought
My sin-not in part but the whole,
Is nailed to the cross and I bear it no more,
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!

And, Lord, haste the day when the faith shall be sight,
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll,
The trump shall resound and the Lord shall descend,
“Even so”- it is well with my soul.

Horatio Gates Spafford (1828-1888)

**Horatio Spafford was a business man that suffered financial disaster in the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.  He and his wife were still grieving over the loss of their son shortly before the fire, and realized they needed to get away on vacation.  They decided to travel to England to hear their friend Dwight L. Moody preach.  He sent his wife and 4 daughters ahead on the SS Ville du Havre and planned to follow later. 
     But on the Atlantic, the ship was struck by an iron sailing vessel and sank in twelve minutes.  226 lives were lost including the Stafford’s 4 daughters. His wife cabled him with the words, “Saved alone.”  Stafford booked a passage on the next vessel.  As they crossed the Atlantic, the captain pointed out the place where he thought the Ville du Havre may have gone down.  That night Stafford penned the words “When sorrows like sea billows roll….it is well, it is well with my soul.”

**”……and rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience,; and experience, hope:” (Rom. 5:2b-4) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Noteworthy News
Elder Gus Harter and his family arrived in the US last Wednesday night. They had some difficulties in getting out of the Philippines due to problems with the airplane. After a 24 hour delay, they finally came in the next day, Wednesday. We picked them up at Dallas/Ft Worth Airport and delivered them to one of our member’s weekend cottage at Holly Lake Ranch. They arrived for morning services today (Sunday) and Elder Harter was blessed to preach ably from the first chapter of Acts on the "Many Infallible Proofs". 
A few months ago I had asked for donations to help with the airfares for the Harters to come home. The response was overwhelming from the wonderful family of Primitive Baptist from all across the U.S., and not only did many of you give to this great cause, you gave more than I asked for, consequently we had enough excess funds to purchase the used 15 passenger Chevrolet van shown in the above picture. The picture was made after church on Sunday, February 3, 2008. The van allows the entire family to travel together, and their plans are to use it to travel among all of our churches.
 Elder Harter will be traveling back to the Philippines relatively soon as he continues to labor in the movement there. Several ministers on this list have already helped by going there to support the churches, and he certainly request your prayers for the continued efforts of these ministers, and any others who may be willing to help in this regard.
 The Harters still have not sold their house in the Philippines, and we are soliciting your prayers for the sale of that house, so that they can purchase a home here in Tyler, Texas. God has been so gracious to us here at Tyler, and we ask for your continued support as our church here at Tyler attempts to be of assistance to this good and Godly family. 
 Their cell telephone numbers are: Gus 903 330 3206, Betty Jo 903 330 3207. You may send e-mails to him at tylerchurch@aol.com
 If there is anything the church at Tyler, Texas can do for any of you, please do not hesitate to contact Gus or myself at anytime.