Wednesday, November 11, 2020

CAUGHT BARE FOOTED - Prayer Update: October 19 to November 8, 2020

 


EXHORTATION πŸ’•

πŸ’  HOW TO MAKE YOURSELF ATTRACTIVE


Living creatures were made with the inert desire to reproduce.  By God’s design, most creatures need a partner to do so.  "He created them male and female". 

However, man does not have the feathers of a peacock nor the bright colours of some primates so sometimes attracting a partner can be challenging… 

Notwithstanding the fact that people are attracted by different attributes and in varying ways, we can develop spiritual, physical, mental and social characteristics that can be attractive to the complimentary sex. 

Proverbs 18:22

He who finds a wife finds a good thing,  and obtains favour from the Lord.

In this message we will learn how to attract a “good thing” and be an attractive “good thing” in 4 categories:

  1. Socially

  2. Spiritually

  3. Physically

  4. Mentally 


'A genuine connection with God in a down-to-earth practical way motivates others to trust you'


Posture is a very important characteristic of an attractive person.


POSTURE:

o  Position

o  Open posture

o  Smile

o  Territory

o  Undivided attention

o  Responding

o  Eye Contact 


"Let us allow God to make us genuinely the most attractive version of our 'true selves'."

[The entire presentation can be viewed below in this blog.]

THANKSGIVING πŸ™ŒπŸΎπŸ™ŒπŸΎπŸ™ŒπŸΎ

πŸ™ŒπŸΎ RAE-ANN

We give God thanks that He guided us to a scholarship opportunity for the next semester at Bergen Community College.   We were told previously that there are no such opportunities for international students.   Rae-Ann has applied and we now await an answer.  Let's thank God for this opportunity with the hope that it will bear fruit.

As you know Rae-Ann is by her other aunt, Tessa.  This seems to be a timely move by God since her 14 year old cousin Naomi, is at the stage where she can benefit with having the particular example and guidance of a big sister.

Glory to God!  Please remember them in your prayer. 




Rae-Ann and Naomi working together (Don't be dismayed if you will soon have to wonder who is the "big cousin") ...  Hmm "Some "hand me ups" might well be in order... πŸ˜€

πŸ™ŒπŸΎ GRANDDAD 

Lydia's father has been moving from strength to strength.  Not quite yet his former self as I am not getting any buffs. However he is improving. 

πŸ™ŒπŸΎ CHURCH REOPENS

Our churches are now being allowed to reopen and we are up to one and a half hour meetings.   

PRAYER πŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎ

πŸ™πŸΎREUBEN

Reuben continues to develop his sound engineering skills while still on the hunt for a job.  The Elders in one of our churches has given him an opportunity to set up a sound system for the church.   

He is also attempting to acquire some additional tools and computer apps such as "Final cut Pro" to assist in a more effective way with the video production for our online ministry.

Please remember him in prayer. 

πŸ™πŸΎ CAR

Still no headway at this time with the Comptroller of accounts.  In the meantime we are attempting to get the car sold.



FOR SALE TT$9,000.00 Negotiable.  The rest of the car is in good condition. 

2007 Toyota Yaris
1300 cc

Please spread the word and remember us in prayer in this regard. 


πŸ™πŸΎ COMPUTER ISSUES
 
One of my main tools in the ministry, my computer, is currently limping along.  Thank God that I am still able to use it.  I tried to close it too quickly and the screen separated from the lid.   I was able to pull it together but it is no longer operating as it should.

Pressure 

πŸ™πŸΎ PRISON MINISTRY
 
Due to an increase in Covid-19 cases within the prison system we are locked out again and therefore have to await a further verdict to get in again.

Please remember this in prayer.

πŸ™πŸΎ HAMSTER PROBLEMS
 
You may remember our midnight funeral in May 2020.  We thought that we may have had another, which may have caused a little heartache in East Orange New Jersey.   

Turned out that it was an abscess on Vite's left eye so "granny Lydia" under instructions from the Vet is administering medication and nursing him back to health. 

Nursing duties to comfort a heart that is miles away

MINISTRY⛪   

⛪ CHURCH - CAUGHT WITH MY SHOES OFF!

We have been involved in the following:

Ebenezer Trinidad. Virtual service - October 25

During the "Church yard fellowship" after church, a sister wearing a very dark pair of shades πŸ˜Ž due to eye surgery,  made the disclosure. "Brother Brown, you were well dressed but I could not help noticing that you had no shoes..."  (The eye specialist did a wonderful job indeed!  Glory to God!  And my test worked wonderfully!)  

A Brother from Canada interjected that "as Christians we are not supposed to 'see DEFEET' 😨.   My only defense was:  That I needed to validate scripture.

How beautiful upon the mountains
Are the feet of him who brings good news,
Who proclaims peace,
Who brings glad tidings of good things,
Who proclaims salvation,

Caught with my shoes off

The virtual "churchyard" was hot following that service.

Maranatha Trinidad - October 25th 

We also prepared an audio message for Maranatha that morning. 

Prep for Maranatha

Ebenezer, Trinidad - November 8

Ministering at Ebenezer

πŸ•† FUNERALS

"It is appointed unto men once to die".  We continue to have funeral services.  Many of them in service to the community.

πŸ•† The family members of Ms. Shirley David were ministered to under a tent in the Tunapuna public Cemetery on  Thursday, October, 22.

Family and friends of the late Shirley David as her body was being laid to rest

πŸ•† 23 year old Derrick George, a former Sunday School student, was fatally shot as he attempted to pull away from bad company.  His body was laid to rest on Friday, November 6, at the Western Cemetery.

Family and friends gathered at Olivet Gospel Hall 

 LYDIA - BETHESDA SISTERS' FORUM

Lydia had the privilege of ministering in testimony to the Sisters at the Bethesda Gospel Hall Sisters' Forum on Thursday, October 29.  She told the Sisters about her fight  with breast cancer and how God was able to deliver her.

Bethesda's Women's Forum

Glory to God


⛪ SOUTH SISTERS' FORUM

On Saturday, October 31, I had the privilege to minister to the South Sisters' Group on the topic of Homosexuality.   We discussed the causes and methods of intervention.   We also explored how the church should respond to it.

A Thorn among roses

⛪ CHRISTIAN BRETHREN ASSEMBLIES CAMPS TOBAGO

Also on Saturday, October 31, I had the responsibility to speak at the Camp Reunion.  We had a very fulfilling time with the children and young people.

Glory to God. 

⛪ JERNINGHAM JUNCTION MARRIAGE FORUM 

We partnered with Jerningham Junction Gospel Hall to present a Marriage Forum.  Last Thursday was the second meeting and the topic was "Unmasking and Transparency".  Lydia had the responsibility of managing the PowerPoint. 

I am due to conclude my part of the facilitating on Thursday, November 12, (Tomorrow God willing).  The topic we would discuss is about starting relationships and maintaining interest during marriage. 

We ministered to just over 100 people last Thursday
 

Starting RELATIONSHIPS and Maintaining excitement

Jerningham Junction Gospel Hall's MARRIAGE FORUM

This LIVE INTERACTIVE FORUM is for all. (Married and Single).  Come and get down to earth, Biblical Answers about RELATIONSHIPS. 

Date: Continuing on THURS 12 NOV. onward
Time: 7:00 - 9:00PM Caracas (OR 6pm EST)

This week's topic: 
"SHOOT YUH SHOT and KEEP SCORING" 

Come and discuss the steps to building a healthy relationship and maintaining the passion even within mature marriages.

Main Facilitator: Rodney Brown

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 904 934 3267
Passcode: 776470


 SIS JASMIN SIMMONS

Online storytelling with Sis Jasmin continued during this period.  

Sis Jasmin also had the opportunity to Minister at Sunday School at Dayrells Road, Gospel Hall on Sunday, November 8. She has also received request for her poetry to be used at a Sunday School end of year programme.

Sis Jasmin Simmons "The Israelite woman"

You can catch up with her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jasmin.simmons.731


⛪ ELECTRONIC MINISTRY

 YOU-TUBE

During the period under review two videos were posted on YouTube.  


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How to make yourself attractive.

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⛪ SINGLES CAMP

Christian Assemblies singles Camp is on the dates are Friday, November 27 to Sunday, November 29, via zoom. 


https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXLSm28LyssIsdQOZyGlIRU-9WwlNd-mJw7zxWZ_l6cXe89g/viewform?fbclid=IwAR38DgI1q8PErJQ3JdP5GrEwlWcoH7U-bU-ZU-WKi-15sN3V0pPGu6XWKU8 

Register now using the link.

⛪ NORTH UNITED SISTERS' PRAYER GROUP CHRISTIAN BRETHREN ASSEMBLIES T&T VIRTUAL MISSIONS DINNER & PLEDGE-A-TON

This group has been a real source of support, annually, for missionaries.   Which is especially needed at this time when many are unable to support as before.  This event is laid out on the flyer below and I urge you to share widely and support.   

I wish to personally commend the Sisters as they listened to the call of God and was lead to this very innovative way of having this dinner this year. 



πŸ™ŒπŸΎπŸ’• THANK YOU

We sincerely thank those who have been led to support us financially, your gifts were timely and they were used as God led.

Thank you again for your continued prayerful support. πŸ™πŸΎπŸ’•πŸ’žπŸ™πŸΎ