the Centrist

Dear Friends and Family:

First and foremost, Happy Thanksgiving! I think this prayer expresses my feelings on this most wonderful Holiday(from the bulletin of Yates Baptist):

Just this once, O God, I’d like to come to you with no problems, but simply to say ‘Thank You’. For your forgiveness when I fail; for the sheer joy of sleep when I’m terribly tired; for the silent strength of humility, when pride overtakes me; for the justice of Your laws, when men are cruel; for the growing remedies to good health, when I am ill; for the nurture of new knowledge when I face confusion; for the joy of helping others, when I see people in need; for the assurance that you have made a place for each of us, when I feel inadequate among my peers; for the earthly evidence of your will, when I’m trying to find out what life is all about; for the reality of Your world, when I stay too far into fantasy; for the rightness of reasonableness, when I panic too quickly; for the fun that refreshes when everything gets too serious; for the renewal in moment so silence, when I’m dizzy being busy in a going world; for the confidence of friends, when loved ones don’t understand; for Your presence when I am very lonely … and above all, God, I thank You for the worthwhileness and fullness You have given to this world of Yours … Amen

The other Bill B sends this virus alert, it has been checked and is true:
With Christmas fast approaching,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, watch out for this… be alert..

Please read the following. It applies to FedEx as well,
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The newest virus circulating is the UPS Delivery Failure. You will receive an email from UPS Packet Service along with a packet number. NOTE: The word packet is mis-spelled on this line. It will say that they were un-able to deliver a package sent to you on such and such a date. It then asks you to print out the invoice copy attached. DON’T TRY TO PRINT THIS. IT LAUNCHES THE VIRUS! Pass this warning on to all your PC operators at work and home. This virus has caused Millions of dollars in damage in the past few days … Snopes confirms that it is real

JB sends this site which will analyze the writings of those who have a website. They were uncanny with their analysis of John, so I figure hey, why not put my site there … this is how they evaluated me (billbellavia.com):
The independent and problem-solving type. They are especially attuned to the demands of the moment are masters of responding to challenges that arise spontaneously. They generally prefer to think things out for themselves and often avoid inter-personal conflicts.

The Mechanics enjoy working together with other independent and highly skilled people and often like seek fun and action both in their work and personal life. They enjoy adventure and risk such as in driving race cars or working as policemen and firefighters.
Cut and paste if you would like to try this site: http://www.typealyzer.com/index.php?lang=en

Blogger Judy sends this Christmas Bell, it displays as a half a bell in the transfer, go figure, but just think of the other half as Jesus, because only He makes us whole!

THE BELL

I KNOW WHO I AM
I am God’s child (John 1:12)
I am Christ’s friend (John 15:15)
I am united with the Lord (1 Cor. 6:17)
I am bought with a price (1 Cor 6:19-20)
I am a saint (set apart for God). (Eph. 1:1)
I am a personal witness of Christ. (Acts 1:8)
I am the salt & light of the earth (Matt 5:13-14)
I am a member of the body of Christ (1 Cor 12:27)
I am free forever from condemnation ( Rom. 8:1-2)
I am a citizen of Heaven. I am significant (Phil 3:20)
I am free from any charge against me (Rom. 8:31-34)
I am a minister of reconciliation for God (2 Cor 5:17-21)
I have access to God through the Holy Spirit (Eph. 2:18)
I am seated with Christ in the heavenly realms (Eph. 2:6)
I cannot be separated from the love of God (Rom 8:35-39)
I am established, anointed, sealed by God (2 Cor 1:21-22)
I am assured all things work together for good (Rom. 8:28)
I have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit (John 15:16)
I may approach God with freedom and confidence (Eph. 3:12)
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Phil. 4:13)
I am the branch of the true vine, a channel of His life (John 15: 1-5)
I am God’s temple (1 Cor. 3: 16). I am complete in Christ (Col. 2: 10)
I am hidden with Christ in God (Col. 3:3).. I have been justified (Romans 5:1)
I am God’s co-worker (1 Cor. 3:9; 2 Cor 6:1). I am God’s workmanship (Eph. 2:10)
I am confident that the good works God has begun in me will be perfected. (Phil. 1: 5)
I have been redeemed and forgiven ( Col 1:14). I have been adopted as God’s child (Eph 1:5)
I belong to God
Do you know
Who you are?

From the Lighter Side and Jamestown Patti: Little Zach & Math

Little Zachary was doing quite badly in math. His parents had tried everything. tutors, mentors, flash cards, Special learning Centers. In short, everything they could think of to help his math.

Finally, in a last ditch effort, they took Zachary down and enrolled him in the local Catholic school. After the first day, little Zachary came home with a very serious look on his face. He didn’t even kiss his mother Hello. Instead, he went straight to his room and started studying. Books and papers were spread out all over the room and little Zachary was hard at work.

His mother was amazed She called him down to dinner. To her shock, the minute he was done, he marched back to his room without a word, and in no time, he was back hitting the books as hard as before. This went on for some time, day after day, while the mother tried to understand what made all the difference.

Finally, little Zachary brought home his report card. He quietly laid it on the table, went up to his room and hit the books. With great trepidation, his Mom looked at it and to her great surprise Little Zachary got an ‘A’ in math. She could no longer hold her curiosity.

She went to his room and said, ‘Son, what was it? Was it the nuns?’

Little Zachary looked at her and shook his head, no.

‘Well, then,’ she replied, ‘Was it the books, the discipline, the structure, the uniforms?’

Little Zachary looked at her and said, ‘On the first day of school when I saw that guy nailed to the plus sign, I knew they weren’t fooling around.’

Prayer Requests:

Praises:

Oldest son, Pastor Dan seems to be much improved after his surgery

Brother Pat says he is 80%! He has gone hunting and just ‘bagged’ his 99th turkey … can you say expert? His only complaint is that he is losing some hair due to the medications … loosing hair? I know the feeling!

Thrid son Tim just finished a fantastically successful trip to LA … thanks to cousin JoAnne (Brett) for the opportunity; Uncle Mike, Uncle Craig and of course mostly, Aunt Anne for their help and hospitality

Updates on Urgent Requests:

Graydon B Is home from the hospital and has improved
Deedee’s Mom has improved and hospitalization was not needed
Niece Rhonda will need treatment but has been stabilized and able to travel for the holiday
Niece Jennifer was hospitalized with RSD (same disease as Marilyn – Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy and is home after treatment
Lois (underwent surgery for ovarian cancer last week) … please keep those prayers coming. Lois is back in the hospital again. She will be in the hospital for the next few days. Pray that the doctors know what to do to get her back on the healing track again

Prayer Requests:

Pray for President-elect Obama and his administration that they use wisdom and compassion in the treatment of the unborn, the Constitution, and the economy.
Our Cousin’s Jen’s family friend committed suicide … a 22 yr old man named Tim, please pray for the family
Tricia’s good friend and partner in many church functions has serious marital problems … please pray.
Brother Les – he has both Parkinson’s and MSA (Multiple System Atrophy. Please keep him and our sister Valerie in fervent prayer for both)
Cousin Sandy … second bout with breast cancer
Transplants: Good Friend Keith – liver, Brother Pat – liver; Good Friend Jim – kidney … please keep praying for their well being
Please continue to pray for Vinny a close friend of Fredonia Patti’s – metastatic cancer
Please continue to pray for our grandson Scott’s upcoming marriage (long time girl friend Chelsea) and his maternal grandfather, Bob L (Lou Gehrig’s disease).
Deedee C’s mother, elderly and weak
My friend and personal physician Dr Hal P. continue to pray as you know he has developed metastatic bone cancer, pray for healing and comfort. He is presently going through chemo. This is his second bout with cancer – no new word.
Continue to pray for our niece Rhonda for headaches and eye problems and sister Jane for MS
Cousin Doug for cancer and radiation treatment – no new information
Unity for our family

Tolerance, Christ’s Love, and Understanding for our families, friends, and enemies
Newlyweds: Son Rand and wife Erin, niece Cassy and husband Tom, niece Julia and Steve, and grandson Scott and Chelsa (engaged) for long happy and prosperous relationships centered on our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
Bonnie Erbie (author accusing Christians of being knuckle draggers), prayer for salvation.
Pray for wisdom and spiritual guidance in rearing children for our family as well as the renewal of the nuclear family; pray that marriage stays as one man, one woman, but rights are extended to same gender unions.
Pray for our troops each evening at 9:00 pm. every night … pray that America wakes up to evil before it is to late.
Nephews John and Ryan – Ryan in Iraq and John in Virginia (both in the Navy)and grandson Scott who is a Marine
Prayer partners Bill, John, and Ron … Bill and Rita for their granddaughter’s marriage; Ron and Judy stress, John for health issues for him and Deedee.
Please continue to pray for health issues for five of our nieces, especially Jenny who has the same disease as Marilyn.
Pastors: Dan, John, Tom, Lyell, Steve D, Ben, wisdom for all leadership at
Yates, Greater Toledo 1st Baptist, Clermont Baptist, Estes, Whittikers, Neil, and Steve T for their ministries, ease of stress, and courage to spread the gospel

Clermont Sunday School Prayer List

Charlie Mae’s sister, Adrian D, 73, New York, is in ICU after having had open heart surgery for mitro valve replacement. Serious condition.
Gary S requested prayer for a waitress at Steak and Shake who has a friend that has cancer. He also requested prayer for a server at Disney, a man in his early 40′s, who has an unspoken family need. His name is Kevin.
Chris S – healing for her shoulder.
Ron G has been trying to get insurance through the VA for quite some time. He found out last week that they have lost his military records. Pray that he will get the insurance.
Ken and Vicki’s son, Kevin, will be coming home for Christmas. Pray for travel mercy, a wonderful homecoming and opportunities for witnessing.
Wanda S is trying to get health insurance for herself and Garry. (She lost her insurance when she lost her job.) She will be going to Tennessee on January 2nd for three weeks to visit her mother and brother and other family. One brother is not saved; pray for an open door for witnessing. Another brother has cancer.
Ken L requested prayer for his co-worker, Dennis B, who is in need of salvation.

Yates Sunday School

Rita B – cancer; spiritual and emotional healing and understanding in her family
Niece Rhonda (see above)
Maureen – masses in kidney and salvation
Cnielli family – loss of a child to cancer
Tim M’s neck injury
Jeanine Z’s father
Kathy’s Mom – Dementia
Graydon B. heart and lung problem (see above)
Economy and auto industry
Gideon ministry
Troops and new administration
Travel Mercies

Proverbs teaches us that “The Fear of the Lord is the Beginning of Wisdom”

Be Blessed and Be a Blessing,
Dr B