Our lesson this week comes from Daniel 3. Nebuchadnezzar decides to build a 90 foot golden statue. One of the amazing things about this is Daniel had just interpreted the kings dream and he still felt compelled to build this statue. Just a few verses earlier, Nebuchadnezzar proclaimed Daniel's God as the God to worship. Now he has built the statue and expects all of the people to worship it. He would sound a horn and that was the cue for everyone to bow down to his statue. Astrologists approached the king and informed him that Shadrach, Meshack and Abednego do not serve or worship his statue. Furious, Nebuchadnezar sends for the three men and asked them to bow down to his statue. After refusing to bow down and worship his god, Nebuchadnezzar orders them to be thrown in the fire and that it be turned up and warmer than ever. The three told the king that their GOD would save them from the fire and even if he did not, he would be glorified through them and they will not serve his god. As you know, the three were thrown in the fire and after watching and seeing them survive, the king ordered them to be removed and they were untouched.
Prayer Requests:
PRAISE! David Higginbotham learned last week that he is cancer free. He will go every few months for check up scans. Congrats David!
PRAISE! Kim and Chris Snuggs are expecting their 3rd child. This makes 4 for our class. We are helping keep the church renovations alive!
PRAISE! Sarah's surgery this week went well and she is definitely showing improvement. Continue to pray for her and her family!
Joey and Kelly - Jonathan is doing well at college so far. Continue to pray for success.
Katy and Colt - Friend of Katy and Melanie's, Lindsey Striker lost her father at the age of 54. Pray for family as they try and cope with this loss.
Chris and Anna - Trevor doing well and continuing to recover. Continue to pray for Chris and his job situation. Riley has walking pneumonia. Pray for good health.
Jon and Amber - Continue to pray for my grandfather Robert Miller. He is having trouble with his heart and can not have any surgery until they get that under control. He will go to cardiologist on the 12th.
John and Kim - Kim's friend Amanda who is in pre-term labor and is having to wear a monitor and go to the doctor once a week. Pray she will be able to make it as long as possible. JED and Sally are both under the weather.
Rachel and Andrew - Rachel's grandmother has lung cancer. They do not know the details yet so please pray for healing.
John and Susie - John's brother-in-law is cancer free after several cancer treatments and through with chemo. John will be traveling this week for work and has a presentation with the bosses. Pray for safe travels and confidence with the presentation.
Josh and Melanie - Melanie's grandmother is doing better. Continue to pray for recovery.
Craig and Leslie - They are in the midst of remodeling their home. Pray for patience and no hidden problems that may cost more and prolong work.
Brad and Ashely - PRAISE! Brad had a great interview with a very promising company in Pelham. He should hear this week about a second interview. Pray that God will let this job pull through if it is the right one for Brad. Also, Ashley should hear something this week about her interview a few weeks ago.
Chris and Kim - Chris feeling a little under the weather but is hopefully better by now. Kim too is under the weather and tired from pregnancy.
Have a good week and we will see you on Sunday!!!
Amber
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