Call from Pennsylvania

I talked to Angie today...she sounds better. Seems like whatever was going around is finally gone around and now is on the way out - thank you for your prayers. She was getting a little sentimental with some of the students getting ready to go home to spend thanksgiving with their families. It finally hit her that this will be her first Thanksgiving away from home and away from us. But finally she decided not to dwell on that but to think about coming home for Christmas. Today the school had a special traditional thanksgiving dinner for everyone because tomorrow students start leaving for home. She said the food had all the fixings, but wasn't like home...but it was still yummy! She said that the staff has some fun activities for those who are staying on campus and that she will get to spend Thanksgiving day with one of the staff families. She will also get to use the phone more and longer for the break - yeah!

Under the Weather

I spoke to Angie and she did not sound good - she is losing her voice. She says that the weather has been really cold and raining. I guess the flu is going around pretty bad...please pray for her and the other students. This week she has tons of work and projects that are due - stress out time! Now you add the fact that she is not feeling well and well you can imagine. All she wants is to sleep, but there is no time for that. She told me everything that is due beginning today - I was overwhelmed simply hearing her. Please pray for her and the other students that the cold/flu not get them real bad. THANK YOU!

From Angie

(Angie sent me this note. She said that they received it from one of their classes and she wanted me to post it on her blog so that God may encourage someone that needs it…so be encouraged.)

The Bell – I KNOW WHO I AM

I am God’s child (John 1:12)

I am Christ’s friend (John 15:15)

I am united with the Lord (I Corinthians 6:17)

I am bought with a price (1 Corinthians 6:19-20)

I am a saint - set apart for God (Ephesians 1:1)

I am a personal witness of Christ (Acts 1:8)

I am the salt and light of the earth (Matthew 5:13-14)

I am a member of the Body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:27)

I am free forever from condemnation (Romans 8:1-2)

I am a citizen of heaven. I am significant (Philippians 3:20)

I am free from any charge against me (Romans 8:31-34)

I am a minister of reconciliation for God (2 Corinthians 5:17-21)

I have access to God through the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 2:18)

I am seated with Christ in the heavenly realms (Ephesians 2:6)

I can not be separated from the love of God (Romans 8:35-39)

I am established, anointed, sealed by God (2 Corinthians 1:21-22)

I am assured all things work together for good (Romans 8:28)

I have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit (John 15:16)

I may approach God with freedom and confidence (Ephesians 3:12)

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Philippians 4:13)

I am the branch of the True Vine, a channel of His life (John 15:1-5)

I am God’s temple (1 Corinthians 3:16)

I am complete in Christ (Colossians 2:10)

I am hidden with Christ in God (Colossians 3:3)

I have been justified (Romans 5:1)

I am God’s co-worker (1 Corinthians 3:9; 2 Corinthians 6:1)

I am God’s workmanship (Ephesians 2:10)

I am confident that the good work God has begun in me will be perfected (Philippians 1:6)

I have been redeemed and forgiven (Colossians 1:14)

I have been adopted as God’s child (Ephesians 1:5)

I BELONG TO GOD! Do you know who you are?


We as Christians need to stand upon the position that we have in Christ and not let Satan, our enemy, reign over us. Because we already have the victory and we just need to stand upon all of His precious promises that He has given to us, and that is how we could rebuke the enemy plus we have the authority to do so in Jesus Christ – Amen! I praise the LORD for that! So just remember that you are God’s child and He won’t let anyone snatch you out of His hand! Praise the LORD for that! Know who you are in Christ and you will have the victory!

Be encouraged,
Angie

Skit

Spoke with Angie yesterday, she's doing good. She is soooooo excited that she gets to come home for Christmas, she says she can't wait to see everyone! Today they will be going to the school they normally go help at and do a skit for the kids. Pray that they all remember their lines and not get nervous. They are all looking forward to the opportunity to minister to the kids through this skit.