Ministry – Page 3 – Jeff & Angie

We Have Family in Arkansas!

February 21, 2011October 21, 2016 A. Knight

Want to see Christ in action? Watch the slide show. These folks are the most amazing people we have ever had the privilege of meeting. From Jonesboro, Arkansas; Swifton, Arkansas; Red Bud, Arkansas; Moro, Arkansas; Searcy, Arkansas and Harrisburg, Arkansas.

https://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/bin/slideshow.swf

They built a block wall to keep the grounds from eroding into the dorms (which was happening), built several storage rooms, installed a big new bathroom in the “Blair House” (Barbara, you will remember this house with great fondness.) Some of the ladies scraped the damaged dorm ceilings and did repairs and painted some of the dorm interior walls.

Kris, a sister blessed with a gift of organization skills that are unbelieveable–organized Jeff’s shop. The entire thing looks incredible! Kris–when your group comes back….uhmmm it might need to be “re-organized” as other people go in and “borrow” and don’t put things back where they got it….

Another group of four ladies worked for ALL of the team by cooking the BEST meals and deserts around! I told Pam and Vicki, they had totally spoiled Jeff. He is used to either left overs, a sandwich or take-out for lunch. They cooked fresh –homemade–nothing from a box meals!

Thank you Pam, Vicki, Glenda and Sandra for all the fine food and sweet friendship. You girls blessed me more than anything I could have ever imagined. (That story is for another blog post.)

We bonded with these folks in a way that left us both with tears when they departed. These are people we call family. And we thank God for the planting of our feet and crossing of our paths.

Thank you Pastor Matt Smith for bringing this fine group of missionaries to our district. You all did an amazing job! Words cannot fully express all the gratitude we feel for your heart and faith in action!

https://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/bin/slideshow.swf

Thanks goes to: Pastor Matt Smith (Team leader); Jerrel and Joyce Stevens; James and Vicki Kimberland; Chris and Pam Flanigan; Betty Hendrix; Tim Fry; Bill Womack; James Lynch; Kristina Guest; Bonnie Caples, Brian Caples, Benny and Sandra Wright; Pastor Jim Farris; Ida Best; Ronald Tacker, David Hendrix; Bill Vacco; and Pastor Carl and Glenda Neal.
Want to see the hands and feet of Christ in action? Look again at the slide shows.

faith, Ministry

God is on a Mission

November 18, 2010October 21, 2016 A. Knight

Monday I woke up with 3 things on my mind.

At 2:37 a.m.

Three phrases–rolled over and over in my heart. As I lay there, I said them out loud…in my mind. (Didn’t want to wake Jeff.)

Jehovah Shammah (one reading)

Jehovah Nissi (one reading)

Jehovah Jireh (one reading)

Then I realized, I’m not going back to sleep–besides, I was sweating. (if you laugh, it will be worse for you!)

As I pulled out a bottle of water from the refrigerator, unscrewed the top and drank in it’s coldness, my mind was going a hundred miles an hour.

“What does God want to tell me? Couldn’t You have waited until my mind was awake?–Oh wait, it was awake…You woke me up!”

I think I remember grinning as I headed to the couch. What is God telling me?

I have learned long ago, to sit and listen. Sometimes I actually practice the things I have learned!

I sat down, waiting.

Jehovah Shammah—Jehovah Nissi—Jehovah Jireh.

There’s a message there for sure. I thought of the sermon my brother-in-law, Juno Douglas preached on Sunday, as they kicked off their Missions Convention. “Pray for Israel”.

The Lord was reminding me—He is always “there” at my point of need. Whenever–or wherever the battle rages, He will stake His claim, fight my battle–and raise His banner over me—and always….HE is my provider. Yours too.

These little kids continually come to my heart and mind. Pray for them. The children of Mission of Mercy Center, Tegucigalpa, Honduras. They live in the village called “The Pines”. We’ve been home for months…they are still there. Running up and down the clay packed hills. Everyday.

The little girl that washed her clothes then, still washes those same clothes today.

The little boys that got into scrapes and ran in and out of the center, as well as those who were not allowed in for the meals….because they are not yet sponsored…they are still there. Feeling the same way they felt.

Left out. Is God there? Yes. Most definitely. I felt Him all around us as we worked. He sees everything–He expects us to use what we’ve been given to help those near and far.

What have you been given? Are you using it all for Him?

Friend, God is on a mission, seeking those hearts who are willing to do all they can with every breath of their lives for Him. He is seeking those who desire to bring glory to His Son, Jesus Christ–who GAVE everything for us. Everything.

What are we holding back?

I am examining everything in my life with a magnifying glass….because God does everyday. I’m asking Him today--“reveal to me the changes that need to be made….I’m ready.”

I would just like to remind you that on this Thanksgiving, while you are enjoying time with your family and dear friends, there are still those who have no idea what it is like to sit at a table filled with faces of love. A table full to the brim with food of the most delectable. Will you remember them? Will you pray for them?

Will you consider putting actions behind your prayers? You can make a difference in the life of a child today. You are one “click” away from being used of God. Say yes to Him! Make a change–all it takes is a “little change” every day. I hope you see these little faces in your dreams as I have mine.

They are just as sweet and loving as your own children and grandchildren. When the little boy who is front and center jumped up in my arms and kissed me for giving him a gift (I’m not his sponsor), I could not keep the tears from spilling. They are even more precious to God.

Make a difference for one of God’s little children. You will never be the same.

Giving Him All,

Angie

Ministry, Mission Trip, Salvation

Cafe Post-Help from the Hill

August 2, 2010October 21, 2016 A. Knight

My week in Honduras forever changed my life.

Every morning I experienced the same overwhelming feeling to touch each smiling face. Many of us held on to these little ones. My friend, Krystal made a lasting impression on one young boy named, Carlos.

Every morning Carlos, and a few others met the bus carrying a load of excited missionaries, with set minds to work for Christ with all we had–with every breath that we would breathe that day.

Every morning we smiled big smiles, knowing only a smattering of words in the Spanish language, but knowing a smile says muchos!

Every morning we prayed for our protection, as well as theirs. Some traveled further–some stayed longer. All dug their lives into our hearts.

For a week, my “every morning” routine was altered. Forever it seems. Waiting at the top of the hill, ready to carry our burdens were the children. When it should have been the opposite. We were the ones there to work. We were the one there to make a lasting impact. However, the lessons they taught us penetrated at such depth of soul, they will never be forgotten. At the top of the hill.

At the top of another hill, much further back in time stood One among three. Only the One could carry your burdens and mine. 1 Peter 5:7 says to “cast all your cares anxieties and worries on Him for He cares for you.” (my paraphrase)

The children were fulfilling the Word without even knowing it, simply by caring for us. They wanted to help us every day–in every way. They had not even known us but 2 days and already they had the desire to “help”.

Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2 NIV

At the cross, at the top of the hill hung the One who gave all to carry your burdens, heartaches and troubles once and for all. You never have to stoop to pick them up again.

Will you travel with me? Up to the top of the hill to lay them down? Once and for all.

I invite you to pray this prayer with me today.

“Dear Lord Jesus, my heart is so heavy, feeling so broken with all the burdens of life that I have tried to carry so long by myself. Thank you for showing me today that we both don’t have to carry this load…when one of us is You. You are my burden bearer. I realize that now. Thank you for giving your Life for mine. Thank you for forgiving me of my sins as I realize I am lost without You in my life. As I shift this load of heaviness on to You, help me not try to reclaim any of my past by my thoughts or deeds. Show me the freedom You have just given me! Help me to have a desire to learn of Your ways by reading Your Word. Help me to follow Your path and not try to make my own. I want Your desires to be my desires. I love You Jesus. Thank You for this gift of new life in You! I give You my all. In Your holy name I pray, Amen.”

Friend, if you prayed that prayer today, let me know. We want to lift you up daily in prayer. May the Word illuminate your life as you dig in to know Him more!

Ministry, Mission Trip

Camp Nana with Cy and Jake!

July 20, 2010October 21, 2016 A. Knight

Ya’ll! I almost forgot to show the fun day and half I had with Cy and Jake!
These two rascals could put me in the hospital if I didn’t take my vitamins! 🙂 (almost kidding)
We had a great time though–they are good eaters–and they get along without fussing. At all.
Cy could put the legendary “Little Rascals” out of BUSINESS! For real!
He is darling cutie pie and he can find more trouble than you can shake a stick at!
FOR REAL.

What am I doing today?
Ironing.
Laundry.
Packing.
Re-packing.
Trying to find everything I need to take without overpacking.
Which, if you watched the “video” my sister Aimee and I made last year for the
Bloggers Retreat…then you know…we both have a tendency to over pack.
(That is one more CRAZY video!–and we’ve all lost weight since then! Thank you JESUS!)

Oh.

Where am I going?
Scroll down.
You can find it here.
Tegucigalpa Honduras.

My First, First, and First.

First Mission Trip

First Plane Ride

First time going without a single member of my flesh and blood family.
BUT
God is with me. NO matter where on this earth–or in the sky
I travel…He never will leave my side!
Nor yours if you belong to Him!

I have received some sweet e-mails. I’m sorry I can’t reply to all today!
But I know you understand!

The washer is making a funny-not “ha-ha” -noise.
A funny as in-“I’m about to cost you a boat load”.
But that is okay.
I am married to one terrific handy-dandy-fix’it-man.

S0. Stay tuned on Friday–I plan to launch the “series” of
Mission of Mercy Honduras Bound posts!
Lord willing, I will post each night of the
happenings in Honduras.

Y’all. Pray seriously for NO ONE to experience ANY KIND of stomach issues
while we are gone. ANY KIND.

The toilet in the village we will be working in every day?
Well. Dig a hole. Take a picture.
That’s about what we have.
Yeah.
We were told we would need to bring our own TP every day.
You feeling this with me?

Makes you really appreciate Mr. Jon.
(as in the toilet)

So–for right now, I’m back to the ironing board.
Don’t want to look wrinkled.
(It doesn’t work on your face-or any other body part. Trust me.)

Ministry, Mission Trip

Destination…Tegucigalpa

July 16, 2010 A. Knight

Right.

I can’t say it either—but it is in Honduras. THAT one I can say.

I am traveling with my home folks of Carmel Assembly of God Church and working with the Mission of Mercy team.

So friends….when you think of me next week, please say a prayer.

I HOPE to blog from there—so come on back –I’ll take you on my FIRST plane ride! EVER! Get your gear ready…you’re only allowed one suitcase! Be ready to leave next Friday! (bloggywise of course!)

Following Him,

Angie!

Ministry

We did it!

November 17, 2009October 21, 2016 A. Knight

Changes are coming! Even more than the weather!

The first one is already complete!

We have gone from “good-knights-news (dot) blogspot (dot) com —which is taxing for this brain to remember even AFTER more than 2 years of blogging!

Anyway, back to the sentence at hand, we’ve gone from that long drawn out address to the more simple–hopefully–easy to remember short version of what we are.

theknightlynews.net

How about that?

Okay, there are so many more exciting things happening! I hope that if I fail to write it down, the LORD will bring it back to my mind so that I can share it with you!

There are so many people that we each encounter every day that just need to know Jesus cares. That He’s there! That He’s HERE! A shoulder to lean on—an encouraging word—a verse of Life!

I am determined with all that I am, to be all that He desires me to be, as we look forward with GREAT anticipation in the coming days and the all-most-upon-us year—to be all out for HIM. As never before!

So—be watching, listening and waiting for His voice to whisper in your heart of a job to do! You may be surprised at what He says!

“Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, [and] rivers in the desert.” Isaiah 43:19 KJV

Be listening….

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