Power Of The One

Beloved,

Following the format of 'Power of the One', I want to share the story of Miss Larue. I met her many years ago while attending seminary and working with a pregnancy crisis center and Sagamore Baptist Church in Ft. Worth Texas.

Precious Larue was timid about addressing young women in crisis, yet she fulfilled a quiet role that was invaluable for me and the Lord. Each day after closing, Miss Larue came to clean, wash, vacuum, and dust in order to keep the center fresh, inviting and Christ-honoring.  She prayed for me to step out with courage on what God had called me to do and I was blessed to know her fervor for our Lord and her desire to serve Him in His tasks for her.

My dear friend and prayer warrior went to be with her Lord on May 23, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank W. Job and her daughter Frankie Bass. She is survived by her daughters Barbara Corday and Cindy Neathery, sister Jimmye Winter, 8 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson.

                                       

Miss Larue's daughter Cindy, said if she had to describe her mother with only one word, it would be 'devotion' as defined by Webster's 1828 Dictionary .... "the state of being dedicated, consecrated, or solemnly set apart for a particular purpose; a yielding of the heart particularly in prayer, performance of religious duties, prayer to the Supreme Being, ardent love or affection." 

Larue Job was devoted to her Lord, to the Word, to several ministries and missionaries and to her family and friends but most especially to prayer. She kept prayer journals of requests and answers to prayer. She had prayer folders containing ministries, missionaries and  family and friend's names. She kept copies of the Shattering Darkness newsletter in a prayer folder, marking it all over to indicate prayer needs. When she could no longer get out of bed she brought the folders to bed with her so she could constantly pray. One of the Shattering Darkness board members, Nancy Kort,  attended Larue's funeral celebration and spoke with Cindy about how we treasured her mother's intercession for this ministry. When Nancy asked, "Who will pray for us now?"... Cindy answered, "I will". She has those folders and now receives this newsletter by email. Cindy said that the Lord had made it clear to her that when her mother went to heaven, she was to pick up where her mother left off. We covet her prayers for God's hand on Shattering Darkness and we ask for your prayers also!

Cindy shared that it was Larue's wish that some of the proceeds from the sale of her home be given to Shattering Darkness Ministries to be used to build a church in one of our villages. Cindy and her daughters desire to visit that church when it is dedicated in fulfillment of Larue's prayers and dream.

The Power of the One. Our Jesus, making such a difference in the life of Mrs. Larue Job. This devoted woman made such a difference for the kingdom of God. Can you say the same?

"When I called him, he was only one; I blessed him and made him many." Isaiah 51:2b 

            Hidden in the One shattering darkness,

                                       Lynn

Greetings to all in the Glorious Name of our Lord Jesus!!

Please advise all, including our e-newsletter folks that as of January 1, 2012 Shattering Darkness has a brand new website (thank you, Jim Dotson!)

It looks wonderful!

You need to type in: www.shatteringdarkness.org and you are all set!

May this new year, 2012 be the very best ever in and with our Lord Jesus!

I visited the village of Biserke yesterday. ( 2 1/2 hours one way from my house!) They are already making the mud bricks for the new house of prayer and praise AND the women have already constructed a grass hut 'hangar' ! Incredible! So passionate and so very willing to serve our Lord Jesus!

When we went inside the 'hangar' to pray and thank our Lord for what He is already doing, many women were sitting on the ground listening to the 'PROCLAIMER' ( a radio type apparatus pre-programmed with the entire New Testament in Dagara)!

We are amidst some painful ministry things right now....yet amidst the sadness our Lord is so very, very, very faithful. So HE hugged my heart yesterday!!! Also led me to 2 Corinthians chapter 4...all is well with my heart and soul!

May our Glorious Lord bless you and keep you and turn His face toward you and grant you His peace. I thank our Lord upon every remembrance of you!

Hidden in the Light of the World,

lynn

John 8:12

3 Houses Of Worship Paid For!

Beloved..

Please join with me in thanking our Beloved Lord for His mercy, His goodness and His grace!

In less that 72 hours our Lord has provided for the construction of ALL 3 HOUSES OF WORSHIP AND PRAISE!!!!!!

Wish I could share the life-stories and backgrounds of those whom our Lord touched and prompted. Yet, as so often happens... these generous gifts have been given by folk who do not want notoriety or worldly acclaim. They desire prayer for their families and they desire their children and children's children to see our Savior and Missions-in-Action!

Our Glorious Lord did the prompting, they did the responding!

Now each of us can participate as we thank our Lord for these partners, and as we pray for the construction projects in Nane (naw-nae), Bapla-Birifor and Biserke ( bee-zair-kae)

I am as near to speechless as I have ever been!

Hidden in the Master Builder,
lynn
PS 127:1

ORDER THE TRUCK!

Beloved (and treasured) Partners in Ministry,

Just seconds ago I received an email from our Shattering Darkness Treasurer which was short but oh! so sweet..............

'ORDER THE TRUCK'

With monies received and monies on the way....................MIRACLE TRUCK, JR IS PAID FOR!!!!

There are many times that as I pray I find it impossible to find the proper words to express my gratitude, appreciation, awe and love for/to my Savior.

I find the same things in the moments wanting to express my emotions for your generosity and trust.and find I do not possess the words! Not in any language! Thus, I am asking our Lord to minister to your hearts and spirits so you know it is our Savior you have honored and blessed!

To HIM be all the Glory, now and forever. Amen!

Hidden in the Provider,

Lynn

PS 50:10-15

Numbers 6:24-27

Miracle Truck Jr (con't)

Beloved Partners in the Faith and the Fight,

Wanted you to know that as of a few moments ago we are now within a few thousand dollars of the funds needed for the new Miracle Truck!

Thank you for your partnership. Please continue to pray as we watch and wait to see our Lord prompt some of our additional partners.

A touching highlight: I have a friend in Orlando. A bit younger than I am, never married, poor health. Due to the recent loss of a loved one there will be some money coming when probate is settled. This person SOOOO wanted to be a part of this miracle! So my friend contacted the man handling the estate and asked to permission to do an " advance tithe" on monies coming and thus could join this current adventure. The answer was a resounding " no way"! However..our Lord saw the heart...and so have we....!

Before we have a chance to praise our Savior...HE does even more!

Thank you for allowing me to share this journey with you!

Hidden in the Provider,

Lynn

PS 50:10-15

Miracle Truck Jr.

Beloved partners in the Faith and the Fight!!

Greetings in the Glorious Name of our Savior, Jesus Christ! To Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly more than we could ask or think, to Him be all honor and glory through Christ Jesus Forever and ever.Amen!

Late Friday afternoon I sent an email to a handful of Faith Partners asking them to pray about a financial need with Shattering Darkness, We are in desperate need of a second ministry truck. The truck alone is $40,000 CASH and then insurance and light protectors, etc.

When I sent the email we had 12,000 toward the 40,000. Within the next 24 hours an additional 25,500 was received!!!!!!!

In the last 24 hours our Lord has impressed something heavily upon my heart. In a few days I will be sending out a praise email of how the Lord has provided and yet have not given you an opportunity to pray for this need as well as to ask if the Lord desires you to be a tangible part of His answer!!

For this I have been in error and I ask you to forgive me!

Thus.......

I humbly ask you to be praying for 'Miracle Truck,Jr". Ask the Lord for the total provisions.. thanking Him for the provision... and seeking if He desires you to be a part of His answer.

Thank you!

I will be sending an e-newsletter shortly!

Hidden in the Provider,

Lynn

PS 50:10-15

2011 Burkina Faso Mission Team

Dear Pastor Rhys,

The 2011 Burkina Faso Mission Team is safely home after spending about 26 hours on a plane!

We were all touched by God's goodness, mercy and faithfulness on our trip.

We saw 75 children make decisions for the Lord, 12 adults make decisions, which included 1 man who attended a women's time of prayer and encouragement! Wow, how great is our God!

The leader in the village of Tenjero, Arman, has a 2 week old baby girl. Her name in Dagara is No Fa, which means love. She was very sick the day we went to that village, very weak and not eating or sleeping. We laid hands on her and prayed for her. Two days later, Arman came to Lynn's house with great news that No Fa had been healed. He said she was not the same and she was now eating and sleeping well. How wonderful is that?!!

We taught approximately 500 children. We taught, prayed with and encouraged approximately 800 women and preached on Sunday to approximately 200 in the New Hope village of Naro.

We rode 1500-1800 rough miles in a 4 wheel drive truck. Many bush villages taking an hour to an hour and a half to get to.

In 2 villages, we painted murals on the walls of the children's building with John 3:16 in French and a Cross and a world.

Thank you for the opportunity to go on mission and thank you and New Hope for their prayers and support.

Please continue to pray for Lynn and Shattering Darkness and the way God is touching West Africa in His Name.

God bless you,

Connie, Karen and Linda

ICor. 15:58