C.O.O.L. Ministry

In 2002 Barbara started crocheting baby blankets for Baptist Hospital after hearing there

was a need for them. The blankets would be for preemie babies who passed away to have something special to be buried in. When Jeannie joined BH she found out what Barbara was doing and wanted to get involved, too. At this time they did not have a name. It was just two ladies crocheting, enjoying what they were doing and being blessed by the Lord. A few years later Paula shared with them the idea of making prayer shawls for people who were having a hard time, were sick or just needed a hug from the Lord. We decided we would start making prayer shawls, but we knew we could not do it all on our own. We were

led to start a class for anyone who would like to learn to crochet or who already crocheted and would like to join us in this ministry. That is how the COOL Ministry began back in 2005. "C.O.O.L.", which stands for “Crocheting out of Love", truly is a ministry of love. We have 8 active members and some very important people "we could not do this without" behind the scenes. Thank you to all of you! We also appreciate your prayers.

We meet the first Thursday of the month at 10:00 am at the church. Bring a crochet

hook, some yarn and join us for a time of crocheting, fun and fellowship. All we do is done

for the glory of God. We desire to share His love with others through the work of our hands and yarn. We thank Him for 6½ years of ministry and look forward to all the wonderful

things He has for us in the years ahead.

Each month Barbara, Mildred, and Mary, take the crocheted preemie baby sets to Baptist Hospital. We have many sweet baby blankets sets that are ready to be delivered in March. Activity books, crayons, diapers, shampoo, magazines, cards, puzzles,

& Bibles, collected by WMU ladies, will also be taken. There is always a need for coloring books and crayons for the children at the hospital. Can tabs from soda and soup cans are now being collected by the WMU for Ronald McDonald House. There is a box provided at Church.

We also have a prayer ministry for expectant mothers and their babies, and other

little ones who have special needs. Right now we have several moms-to-be on our list.

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NEXT MEETING *** March 1,2012*** Come and join us for our Spring meeting.

. We finished the scarves that were made to match Margaret's hats. These were gifts for our Ky. friends in Appalachia and went with the group when they visited there in Dec. We had a total of 83 regular scarf sets plus 39 baby hats! Thanks to everyone who made this possible, especially Barbara and Margaret.

We took 31 scarves to the Special Olympics office in January. Tennessee did meet it's goal of 367 scarves for the athletics and actually received almost 800 scarves!! The colors for 2013 should be announced sometime soon.

http://www.scarvesforspecialolympics.org

Here is Jean's recipe for the Pumpkin Muffins. You might like to try it for a sweet treat.

Take one Spice cake mix and add to it one 15 oz. can of plain pumpkin. Mix this together

by hand and place in muffin tins. Mixture is stiff. Raisins, nuts or extra cinnamon can be added. Drop by teaspoon for mini muffins. Bake at 350º. For mini muffins check after 8 minutes. For larger muffins, check after 15 minutes or so. Bake until toothpick comes out clean. Serve plain or with cream cheese icing. Enjoy!

In May 2012 COOL will celebrate 7 years of ministry, all to the Glory of God! A big thank

you to everyone who has had a part in COOL in any way.

Margaret has asked for our yarn scraps. It is amazing what she can make with a little left over yarn. She makes lots of baby caps and hats for the Room In The Inn men. Thanks Paula, Ethel-Lonniell, and Barbara for the yarn you have donated to her.

Don't forget to keep memorizing your Scripture verse each month. The wirebound index card holder is very helpful and a good way to keep up with the verses you are learning. It is so important to equip ourselves with the Word of God and to hide His Word in our heart,

speaking it our loud when we need to. I also encourage you to commit to reading God's Word everyday. We are on a fresh, real, nonstop adventure with God that you don't want to miss!!

For a wonderful devotional book it will be hard to find one better than Jesus Calling by

Sarah Young.

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Looking back over the year 2011 the COOL Ministry made and gave 14 prayer shawls which includes our first fleece blanket and 33 or so baby blanket sets; countless baby hats and hats for Room In the Inn men. Plus this year we made 83 scarf sets for the Ky. Mission Christmas trip an sent 39 baby caps. For the Special Olympics Athletics from Tn. we made 31 scarves. We have prayed for 16 expecting Moms and their babies and sick little ones, big and small. We have prayed for and shared with each other our own needs and concerns for those we love. God has faithfully come through time and time again. He is with us and has everything under control. We can truly depend upon Him. Thank You, God!

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We are praying for healing for Justin, Witt, Lucy, Peyton, Benjamin, Timmy, Sonya a twenty months old with an accidental burn injury; Jessica another burn victim, John Mathew, a very sick 7 year old, and a friend's two grandchildren for their salvation. We praise the Lord for our grandson Jared's decision to accept Christ. He did this on Sunday Oct. 9, 2011 and has been baptized! Thank You Jesus!!!

Here is an update on my husband Mike. He has now had all of his radiation treatments and is doing well. Got a good report from dr. We both thank everyone for their faithful prayers for him. Please keep holding us up to the Lord. "O LORD, You are good and Your love endures forever." "You are everything to us!"

The ABC's Of Salvation ---"Examine yourself in the light of God's holiness".

Admit to God you are a sinner. Confess your sins to God. Repent, turning away from your sin. Ask Him to forgive you of your sins. Romans 6:23, Acts 3:19, 1John 1:9

Believe that JESUS is God’s Son and the only way for salvation. Accept His gift of forgiveness from sin. Surrender your heart to Him. John 3:16-18, John 14:6; Acts 4:12; Romans 5:8; Eph. 2:8-9; John 1:11-13

Confess your faith in JESUS Christ as your Savior and Lord. Romans 10:9-10, 13

Receive Jesus by faith into your heart. This is the best decision you will ever make and you will never be sorry!

Then start reading the Bible everyday and choose to obey what it says. Get in a Bible believing, Christ-centered Church. Begin to grow in the Lord by spending time with Him daily and becoming a faithful witness to others who need Him, too. Be faithful to pray. Enjoy your life. Be grateful for all you have. Make a decision to let Christ be #1 in your heart always.

If you still have questions, check out these websites: http://www.wayofthemaster.com

http://www.harvest.org, kerryshook.org, joycemeyer.org, and lamblion.com

Check out www.dailyaudiobible.com A great way to read the Word of God daily this

year.

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Don't miss Heaven by 18".

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A blog that always blesses me is "Bring the Rain" by Angie Smith. She will bless

you, too. Her second book, What Women Fear is a great read. It's in the BH library!

Also watch Johnathan Laurie's testimony on being a prodigal on harvest.org. It's amazing what God will do if we will let Him!

Always GOOD NEWS! "Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, The LORD is One! And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might." Deut. 6:4-5.

"Today is God's gift to you, how you use it is your gift to God."

Before the threshold of my day:

"I've much to do today, Dear Lord,

But let me kneel a bit

Before the threshold of my day

That I may enter it

With mind serene and

Heart made fresh

With fragrant heavenly dew.

That every moment of the day

'll be reflecting You."

Alice Hansche Mortensen