Jonah!!!!

The story of Jonah from Corinth Baptist Church on Vimeo.

I hope I can tell the story half as good as she does.

Louisiana Baptist Convention

Jackie and I set up a table at the LBC in Alexandria LA. It was great to talk to people about what we've been doing with I Am Able Ministries. I had some CEF materials on display. I displayed the party plan "Heaven, How to Get There" that I am working on for our next mission project. I was able to share the benefits of the CEF material as well as the Children's MINISTRY Resource Bible.

I meant to take a picture of our table but I forgot. I had no idea that the Riverfront Center was so massive. They have escalators and elevators. WOW. Way to go Alexandria. We had to be out by 3pm so the place could be cleaned and gotten ready for the next group comming in. I heard it was another denomination's convention.

If we talked to you at the LBC Convention, please feel free to leave questions or comments.

The Word

One of I Am Able Ministries primary goals is to distribute the Word of God to those with whom we minister. Many donations are received for that purpose and also the ministry designates monies for bibles. We also supply children's workers with the Children's Resourse Bible published by Child Evangelism Fellowship and Nelson. It has the scripture in the New King James Version, which is our preferred version of the bible to distribute. Of course, we provide other versions if requested. We feel that ministry without the WORD is not ministry. People are hungry for the WORD of God. It speaks life everlasting and also mortal life as well.
If you would like to contribute specifically for the purchase of Bibles,just note that on the paypal comments.

This year at Anadarko, I asked if I could present a lesson to the children. They allowed me to do so. I had about 20 kids. They were very attentive and I learned a few things. Mom has been very helpful in getting me geared up and ready for these events. I am presently working on "Heaven, How to get There" lesson and party plan. I am making miniature flannel boards for the children to use to present to their friends. I really like the idea of teaching children to be soul winners. I have purchased a Cricut machine and a laminating machine to help with this part of the preparations.
I am also making the song visual aids. I have a wide carrage printer that I bought years ago that still works. Thank you Lord for that. I have tried the cricut and it works fairly well. Haven't tried the laminator. I got the 12" one to do the song visuals with.

Jackie is and will be doing mostly church building and I will find my place of ministry while being where he is. At Anadarko, I just asked the preacher on Sunday if I could share a lesson with their children on Wednesday night. He happily agreed.
The only thing was, I didn't do a game which would have greatly improved what I did and I forgot to provide a treat afterwards. So I am working on getting games ready for whatever lesson I will do. Mom got me several lessons to choose from. I like the Jonah one. Mom has already got games worked up on that one. You are awesome Mom. I hope that one day I can be as awesome as you. I know that I never will be, but I can hope just the same.

10 Things to Learn from Noah's Ark

I found this poem while surfing on the web today. I should be working on ministry stuff but I was practicing number 8 and 9. Well, sort of. I think the advise here is worthy of note.


Everything I need to know,
I learned from Noah's Ark...

ONE: Don't miss the boat.

TWO: Remember that we are all in the same boat.

THREE: Plan ahead.
It wasn't raining when Noah built the Ark.

FOUR: Stay fit. When you're 60 years old,
someone may ask you to do something really big.

FIVE: Don't listen to critics;
just get on with the job that needs to be done.

SIX: Build your future on high ground.

SEVEN: For safety's sake, travel in pairs.

EIGHT: Speed isn't always an advantage.
The snails were on board with the cheetahs.

NINE: When you're stressed, float awhile.

TEN: Remember, the Ark was built by amateurs;
the Titanic by professionals.

ELEVEN: No matter the storm,
have faith ... there's always a rainbow waiting.

~Author Unknown

Working on CEF Materials

Momma and I have been busy working on tools for our children's ministry. Making flannel boards, games, song visual aids and witnessing accessories. Aunt Joy and Margie is a big help in making the gospel bracelets. Jackie and I have been getting things ready for the upcoming SBC convention in Alexandria in November. I want to display the CEF materials and he wants to show pictures of the work we've been doing and try to get financial support as well as new volunteers to go and do the work.

Mom and I have also asked a couple to consider being our CEF directors for Central Louisiana. They are praying about it and hopefully God will give them that assignment. We really do need them for this work. I think they are a perfect team for the job but it's really up to God. He will have to make that assignment, not me or mom. I will let you know who it is if they decide that is what God wants them to do.

I don't know what our leader is up to but God has kept him busy, busy, busy. We need to be ready to go on the field at all times. I am NOT ready but am trying to get that way. I am such a procrastinator that I like to wait til the crunch time. Mom and Jackie are encouraging me to get stuff in order so we will be ready to go at a moment's notice. Pray for me that I can get it all done. I am just about there.
I've lots of sewing projects that I want to do also. So much to do. Got to stop lollygagging and get busy.

Rebuilding Wichita Community Church made the news.

New9.com on the rebuilding of Wichita Community Church

Anadarko Church Stays Faithful After Tornado - News9.com - Oklahoma City, OK - News, Weather, Video and Sports |

Anadarko Church Stays Faithful After Tornado - News9.com - Oklahoma City, OK - News, Weather, Video and Sports |

Historic Church Hit By Anadarko Twister

I found the news broadcast the day that the tornado came through Anadarko, OK. This link has a great video and also a written history of what happened to their church and the hope of rebuilding which we were able to be a part of.

Historic Church Hit By Anadarko Twister
National Weather Service Says Tornado Was Probably EF2
POSTED: 12:07 am CDT May 15, 2009
UPDATED: 12:25 am CDT May 15, 2009
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ANADARKO, Okla. --
Early estimates from the National Weather Service suggested that the tornado that hit Anadarko was an EF2.

The storm demolished homes and buildings and flattened an historic church. Much of the community was still without power on Thursday night.

The Wichita Community Church will have to rebuild after the storm. The twister left the church without a roof and tipping off of its foundation.

"It's been through ice storms and tornadoes nearby," said Pastor Damon Smith. "It's God's way of helping us move on, I guess."

Members of the church, mostly children, dug through the rubble to save what they could.

"It's sad. I never thought it would happen to the church," said member Kalisha Delaware.

Lois Smith at Anadarko, OK making Fry Bread

I look forward to another meal of fry bread tacos.

The Word of God

Jackie took some Gideon bibles with him to Anadarko. We had a Gideon volunteer come to our church a couple of Sundays ago. I asked him if they took Bibles to the Native American Indians. He told me that they were not allowed to pass out Bibles to the Nations in the fashion that they routinely do. I asked if we could have some to take on our next mission trip. So I got some bright orange small New Testaments to take. They are the King James Version. They have some Green ones that I wish I would have gotten because they are the New King James Version and the green color would go along with my wordless book presentation. I know what to ask for now.

Jackie took them and gave them to George. It was like giving him candy. George and the children were so excited to get these pocket size testaments. Jackie said that George made the children memorize ten Bibles verses before he would give them their copy. WOW. I was just thinking just pass them out. He is making them work for them. What a great idea. We take so much for granted. Jackie said there were several youth with their newly obtained bibles on the work site displaying them very proudly. I asked about the little children. George is making them memorize too, a shorter version of the verses.

George works with the youth at Wichita Community Church. (He is also the music leader. I am trying to get our church to donate hymn books in our library that we don't use anymore.) We've been so impressed with George and his love for the Lord Jesus. He is the father of the pastor. His whole family serves the church. You can see their desire to win their children and community to the Lord.

Another Trip to Anadarko

Jackie is with another team working on finishing the church. As we talk, he reports things are going well. It is terribly hot but they are getting lots done.
He says that George has a group of about 30 youth working diligently to help the carpenters, clean up and moving materials as needed. They have had help come in from Shreveport that they weren't expected. God is so good and faithful. They should be finished with the roof tomorrow. Sheetrock and siding are going up simultaneously as well as the roof. They are also having to put in insulation in this heat. Please keep them in your prayers as they continue the work to finish the church.

Wichita Community Church, Anadarko, OK

Jackie and I along with a team from I Am Able Ministries went to a small historical

Native American town to help the members of Wichita Community church rebuild

after a tornado came through a year ago, May 13, 2009.

We were there May 8- May 15, 2010. We had planned to stay longer but the

weather was bad and bad weather was predicted for the days ahead. The church

members were able to finish getting the foundation ready before the next team arrived.

It was hard work but they got the job done.

A team of 115 people came in and put the building in dry. What

an awesome event for this little community. They also did VBS in town and from the pictures,

it looks like they had a great week. I'm sure they will be talking about it for years to come.

Jackie and I plan on going back for the week of June 21, 2010 to do some finishing work.

He is rounding up a team to go with us. Please keep us in your prayers.

Anadarko, OK

Wichita Community Church Project Week of June 1-4, 2010.

Jackie and I were able to assist in getting the foundation ready for this church along with a team from I Am Able Ministries. Looks like its ready for the finish work. We plan to go back to Anadarko the 21st of June to help complete this project. Jackie wants to do some landscaping also for them while he's there. Pray for us. It is extremely hot. Jackie was Cardio-converted the Friday before Memorial Day and our daughter is recovering from surgery. They are both doing great. I will post some video of our work, also. Just wanted to get this on first because of the pre-tornado pictures.

Predictions for 2010

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

As we end the year 2009, with all the problems the world is facing, it can be unsettling to the mind. Today, I will share with you ten predications that are sure to come true next year!

Top 10 Predictions for 2010

1. The Bible will still have all the answers.
2. Prayer will still be the most powerful thing on earth.
3. The Holy Spirit will still move.
4. God will still honor the praises of His people.
5. There will still be God-anointed preaching.
6. There will still be singing of praise to God.
7. God will still pour out blessings upon His people.
8. There will still be room at the Cross.
9. Jesus will still love you.
10. Jesus will still save the lost when they come to Him.

Isn't it great to remember Who is really in control, and that; "the Word of the Lord endures forever." (1 Peter 1:25)

This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers. 1John 3:16