Our Dear Friend - Mike Rogers

National Foundation For Transplants
Raising Hope, Changing Lives

Winter 2009

Dear friend,


Mike Rogers is fighting lymphoma. In 2007, he felt a lump under his right arm. After the initial biopsy, his doctor was very confident the lump was not cancerous. Surprisingly, just days later, Mike received the news that he was suffering from Non-Hodgkin’s Follicular Lymphoma. In 2008, he began his first round of chemotherapy. Although his health began to improve dramatically, a few stubborn spots remained, and a second round of treatment began in 2009. Doctors told Mike a stem cell transplant was critical to his survival. Thankfully, in December, he received an autologous stem cell transplant at the University of California in San Diego, meaning his own stem cells were harvested, treated, and then returned to his body.

Mike was raised in South America, where he and his family were missionaries. Throughout his life as a missionary kid and pastor, he lived in Brazil, Paraguay and multiple states throughout the U.S. Despite his health challenges, Mike relies on God and the unwavering encouragement of friends and family members throughout the world. Mike is grateful for his valuable support system, including his 2-year-old granddaughter who prays, “Help Papa because he doesn’t feel good.” His wife, children, grandchildren and friends want nothing more than to spend many more years with Mike. They would appreciate your help.

Mike’s treatment is very expensive.

A stem cell transplant costs approximately $300,000, and that’s only the beginning. Even with health coverage, Mike faces significant medical expenses. He will need expensive follow-up care and medication to ensure his body accepts the newly treated stem cells.

When he was originally diagnosed, Mike and his wife, Deborah, lived in Wyoming. When they moved to California to begin working jobs that provided a more flexible schedule for Mike’s doctors’ appointments and evaluations, he had to change insurance companies. His new insurance is very selective about what it will cover, and Mike’s out-of-pocket expenses are very costly. The National Foundation for Transplants (NFT) is working with volunteers and supporters to help relieve the growing burden of expenses for Mike and his family. NFT has been assisting transplant patients with advocacy and fundraising support for 26 years. Your gift of any size will enable NFT to provide Mike with the financial support he needs.

You can help by visiting www.transplants.org/donate/mikerogers to make a donation to the National Foundation for Transplants in Mike’s honor.

If you have any questions about NFT, feel free to contact the NFT staff at 800-489-3863.

Many Thanks.

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - January 2010

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - January 2010

January Celebrations
Richard Motzkus, 4th; Calieb Griffith, 4th; Doris Tucker, 7th; Ed Griffith, 8th; Carlton and Emma Smith, 11th; Maria Campeau. 13th; Britanie Olsen, 14th; Carolyn Griffith, 21st

Church News
Please be in prayer for Brother Marshall Craig and Brother Mike Rogers who are in the hospital at this time.

Prayer Requests for 2010

• Shawna’s mother, illness getting worse
• Ruth’s dad, Parkinson’s
• Darrel and Carolyn’s grandson Josh and family
• Lynn’s daughter Christie father in law, illness
• Lynn’s brother Wayne, illnessLynn, tests
• David Jenkins’ brother Rich, cancer treatment
• David Jenkins, surgery recuperation
• Martha, tests
• Jim Weisie (Jackie’s brother), back surgery
• Mike Rogers, continued chemo, in the hospital
• Missionary Marshall Craig, hospitalized
• Bertie’s sister-in-law, cancer treatment
• Jenny Peterson, friend of Carolyn, healing
• Traveling safety this holiday season
• Unspoken for Lynn’s grandson
• Martha’s cousin, passing
• Jeff’s family, Flying W employee, loss of parents

January 3, 2010's Sermon

New Studies: The Book of Malachi and the time between the Testaments

• The time of Malachi’s prophecy dates to the time of Nehemiah and after the close of Nehemiah’s work
• Nehemiah returned to Judah to rebuild the wall in 445BC, went back to Persia in 433BC and then returned to Israel in 424BC to deal with the sins described in the book of Malachi
• The time period of Malachi is during the time of Nehemiah upon his 2nd trip back to Judah in 424BC
• Malachi would have been close to 100 years after Zechariah’s prophecy

January 10, 2010's Sermon

New Study: The Book of Malachi
The Second Oracle: Their Failure to Honor God 1:6-2:9
The first oracle ended with a proclamation that the glory of the Lord will be magnified from beyond Israel’s borders. The entire world will one day see the kingdom blessings on the nation of Israel. The Lord will be glorified in Israel and from Israel His glory will go forth to the entire world.

January 17, 2010's Sermon

The Book of Malachi
Malachi 2:10-3:6/The Third Oracle: Who’s Gonna Clean Up This Mess?

• The priesthood was corrupt and was corrupting the people
• The sins of the people were itemized in verses 2:10-16: How would God clean up this mess?
• He would send His messenger as a forerunner of the Messiah who would come and clean the people as fire and soap, to purify His house so that the worship of Him could be pure once again

January 24, 2010's Sermon

The Book of Malachi
Malachi 3:1-12
His Word is Sure: In Blessing and In Judgment/3:1-12
Will the judgment of God on His people bring about their demise? Will they be consumed by the “refiner’s fire?” No, for the sons of Jacob will not be destroyed (3:6). God’s people will be delivered in the day of the Lord. And for those that decry the spiritual condition of today’s world and ask, “Where is the God of judgment,” hold on: He’s coming. Return to Him, and He will return to you.

January 31, 2010's Sermon

The Book of Malachi - next sermon, “The Time Between the Testaments.”
A Reverential Return to the Lord
Malachi 3:13-4:6

In this final section of the book of Malachi, the Lord utters His final warning against those that denied their slide into sin and who questioned God's covenant promises. The Lord sought to correct their flagrant sin as well as their slow turn to short-sighted legalism in the time between the testaments. This slide will be challenged by God in the sending of John the Baptist and the Messiah. Ultimately the original Elijah will need to return and the judgment of God will come to all but the faithful remnant of His people. Let us be among the faithful.

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - December 2009

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - December 2009

Celebrations
Jon Campeau, 5th; Ron Campeau, 8th Ruth Chandler, 17th; Tate Tucker, 17th; Darrel and Carolyn Griffith, 23rd; Rocky Quail, 26th; Jason Campeau, 27th; Travis Heald, 29th

Church News
The Cookbooks are in! Contact your local church member or email us to get one today! Price is $12.50 each or $10.00 each on orders of 10 or more.

Prayer Requests for 2009

• Shawna’s mother, illness getting worse
• Vicki Burshia (Peterson), non-combat medical procedure
• Ruth’s dad, Parkinson’s
• Darrel and Carolyn’s grandson Josh and family
• Lynn’s daughter Christie father in law, illness
• Lynn, tests
• David Jenkins’ brother Rich, cancer treatment
• David Jenkins, surgery recuperation
• Martha, tests
• Jackie, recuperation
• Jim Weisie (Jackie’s brother), back surgery
• Mike Rogers, continued chemo, in the hospital
• Missionary Marshall Craig, hospitalized
• Bertie’s sister-in-law, cancer treatment
• Jenny Peterson, friend of Carolyn, healing
• Traveling safety this holiday season
• Unspoken for Lynn’s grandson
• Martha’s cousin, passing
• Jeff’s family, Flying W employee, loss of parents

December 6, 2009 - Greg is singing at Sunrise this morning.

December 13, 2009 - Today in Zechariah Chapter 12-13
The Spirit of Grace and Supplication
God will defend His people, pour His spirit out to them, and bring them His Messiah. His Messiah will come the first time and be pierced and mourned for. When the Lord returns the 2nd time they will be the ones mourning for Him and what they did to Him the first time. Regardless, the Lord will awaken Israel spiritually and defend her vigorously at the end of the Tribulation period.

December 20, 2009 - Today in Zechariah
Chapter 14: The Return of the King

• The armies of the Antichrist will reach Jerusalem and begin their siege
• At that time the Lord will return for Israel at the Campaign of Armageddon
• The Lord will crush the arrives of the world and fully restore Israel, bringing true peace to the world
• Finally, “Peace on earth, goodwill to men”

December 27, 2009 - Final - Zechariah 14:6-21

The Whole World Worships Christ

The One True Lord brings the one true religion to this world. The minority becomes the majority, the oppressed become the rulers; and the tables are turned for a thousand years!

November 2009 – Freedom Baptist Church

November 2009 – Freedom Baptist Church

Celebrations
Stephen Motzkus 4th; Melody Neufeld 11th; Dennis Craig 17th

Church News
Our projects are marching on!

• The painting of the auditorium is done and looks great.
• The front room is now the library.
• The lights have been redone and make a noticeable difference.
• The cookbooks have been ordered. We will share the delivery date as soon as we have it.

We will soon be decorating for Christmas.
Greg will be gone on Sunday December 6 for the Sunrise Christmas Program.

Prayer Requests for 2009

• Shawna’s mother, illness getting worse
• Vicki Burshia (Peterson), non-combat medical procedure
• Ruth’s dad, Parkinson’s
• Bob and Bertie son Rick, job
• Terry, recovery from surgery
• Darrel and Carolyn’s grandson Josh and family
• Lynn’s daughter Christie father in law, illness
• Lynn, tests
• David Jenkins’ brother Rich, cancer treatment
• David Jenkins, surgery recuperation
• Leon, recuperation from injury
• Martha, tests
• Johnie, recuperation
• Mike Rogers, continued chemo and recuperation
• Friend of Ruth’s sister in HI, sympathy
• Bertie’s sister-in-law, cancer treatment

November 1, 2009’s Sermon

The Book of Zechariah: Zechariah’s Eight Night Visions – 1:7-6:8
The First Four Visions 1:7-3

• Vision #1: Rider among the Myrtles 1:7-17
• Vision #2: Vision of the Four Horns and the Four Craftsman 1:18-21
• Vision #3: Surveyor with the a measuring line Chapter 2
• Vision #4: Cleansing and crowning of Joshua the High Priest Chapter 3

(link to sermon)

November 8, 2009’s Sermon

The Book of Zechariah: Zechariah’s Eight Night Visions – 1:7-6:8
The Last Four Visions 4-6:8

• Vision #5: Golden Lampstand & Two Olive Trees 5:1-4
• Vision #6: The Flying Scroll 5:1-4
• Vision #7: The Women in the Basket 5:5-11
• Vision #8: The Four Chariots 6:1-18

(link to sermon)

November 15, 2009’s Sermon
The Book of Zechariah: Zechariah 7-8

• As a result of the word of the Lord through Zechariah in the 8 visions, the temple work was renewed and about half done. The ruling of Darius confirming the decree of Cyrus from Ezra 6 had allowed the work to progress.
• The worship system was again being discussed. A delegation came from Bethel to discuss the renewing of a national day of fasting that had been a tradition established after the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple.
• The question was answered by four explanatory messages in chapters 7-8. These responses were a call to return to righteous living for the nation.

(link to sermon)

November 22, 2009’s Sermon
The Book of Zechariah:

• Chapter Nine - The Coming Judgment of the Nations Surrounding Jerusalem and the Coming Prince of Peace
• From Chapter Nine to the end of the book Zechariah is given two great revelations called “oracles,” or “burdens.”

(link to sermon)

November 29, 2009’s Sermon
Today in Zechariah: Chapters 10-11 Of Shepherds and Sheep
In contrast to the close of chapter 9, that “grain will make the young men flourish, and new wine for the young women,” chapter 10 states that the people will pursue false shepherds. The lack of spiritual leadership from the rulers and priests was evident. This will be the same condition in the future when Israel follows after the false shepherd of the Antichrist. The True Shepherd of Israel will come to lead His people to restoration and deliverance.
(link to sermon)

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - October 2009

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH October 2009 October Celebrations
Roy Heald, 1st; Bob & Bertie Mahan, 16th; Tim Chandler, 18th; Ralph Cox, 19th

Church News

• We have received a donation in the memory of Owen Frisby that will be used for several projects. We have a plan to paint and improve the auditorium decorations as well as other items. We are currently choosing the paint color; we have the paint cards here to review the colors. We will also move the banners around and repair the holes and other trim items in the auditorium. We are getting blinds for the two office windows. We will keep you posted and pitch in if you have any further ideas.
• Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday November 1st this year

Prayer Requests for October 2009

• Shawna’s mother, illness getting worse
• Vicki Burshia (Peterson), Iraq
• Ruth’s dad, Parkinson’s
• Bob and Bertie's son Rick, job
• Terry, recovery from surgery
• Darrel and Carolyn’s grandson Josh and family
• Lynn’s daughter Christie father in law, illness
• Lynn, tests
• David Jenkins’ brother Rich, cancer treatment
• Leon, recuperation from injury
• Martha, tests
• Dennis, recuperation
• Praise for Kellie Mayes passing RN test
• Johnie, recuperation
• Ruth, traveling from Houston
• Lisa and family, traveling from Dallas

October 4, 2009’s Sermon
The Book of Esther - 4:14-17; Chapter 5
(Link to Sermon)
October 11, 2009’s Sermon
The Book of Esther - Chapter 6
(Link to Sermon)

October 18, 2009’s Sermon
The Book of Esther - Chapter 8 - 9:19
(Link to Sermon)

October 25, 2009’s Sermon
The Book of Zechariah- Introduction Chapter 1:1-6
(Link to Sermon)

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - September 2009

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
September 2009

September Celebrations
Johnie Jackson, 5th; Bob Mahan, 6th; Carlton Smith, 6th; Jana Motzkus, 6th; Jackie Jackson, 11th; David Jenkins, 11th; Azden Neufeld, 21st; Leon Osban, 25th; Shaun Peterson, 28th

Church News

• We have received a donation in the memory of Owen Frisby that will be used for several projects. We have a plan to paint and improve the auditorium decorations as well as other items.

September 13, 2009’s Sermon
The Book of Esther
The events of Ezra coincided with the events of the Book of Esther. The post-captivity history of Israel reveals the hand of a providential and active God working on behalf of His people, as He is doing for us today. The other books of the Old Testament related to this time period was Ezra, Esther, Nehemiah, and Zechariah.
(Link to Sermon)

September 20, 2009’s Sermon
The Book of Esther
Esther 2 – Esther becomes queen
As Joseph and Daniel before and Nehemiah after, Esther is placed in a position of great importance as a protector of God’s chosen people. God orchestrated these events in order to protect His promises to Israel. These events are not coincidental; Esther’s grace and God’s providence elevated her.
(Link to Sermon)

September 27, 2009’s Sermon
The Book of Esther The Rise of Haman and Genocide

• The mention of Haman’s family history related to some 600 years before this event may or may not be the motivation behind his hatred
• He rose to power along with Mordecai and immediately developed a rivalry and hatred
• Another mysterious development in this account is that Mordecai develops a backbone, a backbone he did not exercise as Esther rose to the position of queen (Esther 2:10, 20).

(Link to Sermon)

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - August 2009

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
August 2009
August – a big celebration month
Carol Campeau, 1st; Terry and Doris Tucker, 2nd; Terry Tucker, 3rd; Bertie Mahan, 3rd; Stephanie Heald, 5th; Bethanne Tucker, 13th; Jana Motzkus, 17th; A J Olsen, 24th; Stacey Heald, 26th; Martha Osban, 28th; Greg Chandler, 29th

Cookbook Project and Church News

• We are currently receiving recipes for the new church cookbook as a fundraiser for the pews. With the completion of the pews we can proceed with getting the cookbook info together. The remaining balance for the pews of $1032.50 (total cost 4282.50) will be handled by the proceeds from the cookbook.
• We will have a church outing tonight at the Flying W Ranch for those that want to come. The tickets will be available at our tables tonight. We will be at tables 42-44. We have reservations for 33-36 so we are about full. The church will purchase the tickets and you can pay the church whenever you can. The average price is $20 after coupon; seniors pay a little less. See the price list on the hall table for more information.

August 2, 2009’s Sermon
The Book of Ezra
The rebuilding of the temple (3:1-6:15)
Ezra 4-5, The Opposition Begins

• Opposition will inevitably occur and will require steady and consistent resistance
• There is strength and resilience in the prophets (the Word) of God
• There is no anonymity in the work of God; the enemy will write down your name

(Link to Sermon)

August 9, 2009’s Sermon
The Book of Ezra
The rebuilding of the temple (3:1-6:15)

• Ezra 6 Restoration and Renewal: The House that God Built

(Link to Sermon)

August 16, 2009’s Sermon
The Book of Ezra
Chapters 7-8
Return to the Land and the Law

• Ezra was a man strongly devoted to the Law of God-returning the people not only to the land but also to the Law
• The was the second return to Israel from captivity in 458BC. Ezra now writes in the first person singular (“I”) and plural (“we”). Even though in captivity, Ezra was determined to keep the people true to God and bring them back to the land.

(Link to Sermon)

August 23, 2009’s Sermon
The Book of Ezra
Chapter 8-9:1-4
The Return of the Priest

• Ezra and the people arrive in Jerusalem: the road was hard, but they made it back
• There was a gap of 57 years between chapter 6 and the dedication of the temple in 7
• Ezra leads the people as a devoted and skillful priest and scribe in the Law of God
• He is the man to lead them back to their roots of worship and sacrifice of self; it is “The Return of the Priest”

(Link to Sermon)