Revival Update

Hey Folks, we just finished our spring Revival and it was WOW. It was Great to see people get saved and commit their lives to Christ. It was also Great to see people drawn back to the Lord. I don't know all the numbers but I do know that we only like about 68 people getting saved to reach my goal of 100 and we are going to see it happen real soon. The group Eternal Vision was with us to lead our worship and Coy Arnold from Horatio, Ar did the preaching. I am exhausted it's 2 am and I just can't sleep. Tomorrow could be a long day I better get to bed.

Kevin

Praying for 100

I am praying for 100 people to be saved ! The sooner the better. I don't care who leads them to Jesus just so lost people are being saved. I know of 14 people since Sunday morning from all over and I am looking for 86 more. If you lead someone to Jesus let me know about it. There is nothing more exciting to me than people giving their life to Christ. This past Tuesday night at the Thousands Hills Cowboy Church in Poplar Bluff, Mo. 3 adults gave their lives to Jesus. AWESOME!!!!!! Easter weekend is just one week away and we have praying for a harvest of folks during our Revival that will start on Easter Sunday Morning. You do not want to miss any of these services the worship is going to be off the chart and the preaching is going to be life changing. I hope everyone will make an effort to come and bring a lot of friends. I am soooo excited.

Kevin

Mom update

Just wanted to let everyone know that mom is doing so much better. This past Sunday she was able to come to church and walk up front and shake the preachers hand. It was Great to see. God has healed my mother and I am thankful for the miracle. Do you need a Miracle? I would love to talk with you about what God can do in your life.

Seeking

Hey everyone I hope all of you are surviving winter 2009. We have just about seen in all here in Piggott. Spring is just around the corner and that means warmer weather, baseball, soccer, fishin, motorcycle riding and many other warm weather activities. One of the activities we look forward to every year is our annual Easter Egg Hung the Saturday before Easter and this year is no different. I love to see all the kids and families out enjoying the day. The kids love the egg hunt there's just something about finding that something special. I have been thinking about that alot lately and that's not only true with Easter eggs it's true for God's plan for our lives. The happiest people I know are the people who wake up everyday and seek to do what God wants them to do. Here are a few tips on how you can be as happy as a kid at the Easter Egg hunt.

1. Begin your day with prayer and morning devotion (scripture)
2. Look for ways to be used by God
3. Don't worry about failure (your not doing it God is)
4. Give every day your best effort

Have a great day ya!

Back to School on Wednesday

That's right a little bit of normal starts tomorrow when school starts back. Thanks to the Air Force National Guard the Piggott Schools will be up and running on Wednesday morning. It has been two weeks today since the ice storm hit and we still have no cable tv and not a single person has gone crazy in our house. I did hear the steelers won the super bowl and someone said there's a pretty big nascar race this weekend, I WOULDN'T KNOW BECAUSE I DON'T HAVE CABLE. I really haven't missed it much can't you tell.

We did finish up our work at the community center today and it was wonderful to be able to serve others along side my family and friends. I am so proud of my family!!!!

Mom is doing good and seems to be getting stronger each day. There might be a chance of her coming home pretty soon. Thanks for praying for her and all the calls and cards. Pray for her because she don't have any cable at the hospital either. Life can be tough....i think we'll make it!We will have services this Sunday at 10a.m. so I hope all of you can make it to the service.

See Ya

Serving Meals at Community Center

We just finished serving 250 meals at the Community Center and it was so much FUN!! The scripture tells us that even Jesus didn't come to be served but To Serve. It is such a Joy to be able to help others at this time of need. The people have all been so appreciative of everything we have done for them. I want to encourage all of you out there that if you are feeling a little down and depressed find you a place and volunteer to help the needy and it should be just the medicine that you need to get the joy back in your life. Can't wait until supper and serve another 250 meals. I would also like to say thanks to the Arkansas Baptist State Convention and the Red Cross along with the National Guard for there help during our time of need.

Troubling times can bring us together or divide us as a community, those who survive are those who pool resources and work together. Thank you to all who have pulled together worked so hard to help others. You are never more like Jesus than when you serve others!!!!!!!

Mom is doing wonderful, she is back at the Piggott Hospital and we are so thankful. Keep praying for us.

Love all of you,

Kevin

Power is on at the Murray home!!!!

It is a Great day we do have power and hot water at the Murray house. That's not all, Mom is moving back to the Piggott hospital today as well. Can life get any better? Mom is doing so much better, it is a Miracle and we are all so thankful for all your prayers and support through all the sickness and bad weather. God is showing Himself to be faithful as usual. I am on my way to help serve meals at the shelter that is set up at the Piggott community center so if you are looking for something to do they need volunteers to help with meals, call me (870) 598 7211

There will be no Awana's or Adult bible study tonight at Emmanuel>

Love ya,

Kevin

Just a sample of how much ice is in Piggott, Arkansas.

Found a picture on the internet! I'll post more later.

Weathering the storm

The ice storm of 2009! Today is day 6 of no electricity. We are all doing fine at the Murray home. God is providing for us. We have gas heat and a nice generator and right now those are two things that not everyone in Piggott and surrounding towns have. There are several people having to live in shelters. We do have power at the church and it is so nice to be in the office this morning. I don't know if anyone will show up for church, but I am here ready to go. We are going to be feeding the folks at the shelter today so it will be a Great opportunity to minister to those in need. If you are reading this blog and are in need of anything please call 870 598 7211 and ask for some help and we will do our best to help you and your family.

Update on Mom:

On Wednesday we had to move mom to the Paragould hospital because they had to shut down the Piggott hospital due to no electricity. Her breathing has improved so much she is still not well but she is much better. She asked me to please tell all of you that she loves you and she is thankful for all of your prayers, cards, and flowers. We are thankful to God for all He has done for mom.

Need your prayers

I am sorry it has been a few days since I have informed everyone on mom's condition. On Friday we moved mom back to the Piggott hospital. Mom requested we take her home (Piggott Hosp) There was nothing more they could do in Jonesboro that they couldn't do for her in Piggott. Since moving her she has had so many visitors and she has loved it. Today is Sunday and her condition is critical. Only God knows when she will leave this earth but she is very weak and on lots of medication. All of my family has been with her today and she has been loved on by all the grand kids, family and friends. Nothing can really prepare you for the loss of a mother but knowing that she is saved gives us Hope. Today at church I sang her favorite song "The Midnight Cry". We recorded it and took it to the hospital for her to hear. As soon as she heard what song it was she lifted her hands to the sky and began to worship the Lord, it was almost more than I could handle. I just thank God that my mom is born again and will be given a brand new body real soon. Keep us in your prayers.

Update on Mom

Mom rested well last night. All of my brothers along with my dad and my youngest son Ethan spent the night with Mom. Dr. says that her heart may be contributing some to her shortness of breathe but mostly her lungs are just in really bad shape. We have continued to have several visits and calls which makes moments like this tolerable. Mom has been blessed to have her dearest friends by her side. As weak as she is her face always lights up when someone who loves her walks in the room. Last night I had the opportunity to spend about 5 hours taking care of her and I can only hope that it made her feel as good as it made me. Mom has loved her family all her life and she's just getting a little of it back in return. Please pray for us as we take each day one at a time.

Kevin