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 Has Your "Straw" Been Taken Away?

 Before Moses arrived back in Egypt to lead God’s people to the promised land, the people of Israel were making bricks. This was hard, hot, and tiring work!  A new Pharaoh, who did not know Joseph, had risen to power. He realized the number and strength of God’s people, so he imposed “taskmasters over them to afflict them with heavy burdens.”  Exodus 1:11 ESV   The Bible also states that “they ruthlessly made the people of Israel work as slaves and made their lives bitter with hard service, in mortar and brick, and in all kinds of work in the field.” Exodus 1:13-14 ESV 

Think on these words:  taskmaster, afflict, heavy burdens, ruthlessly, bitter, and hard service. To make matters worse, Moses comes into the presence of Pharaoh, requesting their deliverance from this hardship. The King of Egypt is upset, to say the least, and says the following to the taskmasters:

“You shall no longer give the people straw to make bricks…let them go and gather straw for themselves…Go and get your straw yourselves wherever you can find it, but your work will not be reduced in the least.”  Exodus 5:7,11 ESV

Not only was the work difficult and extremely discouraging, but now an extra burden was also added. The straw was taken away, but the responsibility in work remained the same!   That which was necessary to make the “bricks” was taken away, but the work and the demands are the same! 

Has this happened to you?  The money is not there, but the bills remain!  The physical strength is not there, but the responsibilities remain!  Your friends have abandoned you, but the longing for help remains! The job is gone, but the needs of the family abound!  What is your “straw?”  What has been taken away from you that was extremely necessary to complete the task or fulfill the responsibility?  It has been hard enough to work and live with the “straw” provided, but now it is no longer available. You might be saying, “What do I do now?” Your “taskmaster” says, “The work will continue! Get going!”  But your going has GONE!

But there is HOPE!  Read carefully:

“…and the people of Israel groaned because of their slavery and cried out for help. Their cry for rescue from slavery came up to God.  And God heard their groaning, And God remembered His covenant with Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob. God saw the people of Israel---and God knew. Exodus 2:23-25 ESV

God knows that your “straw” has been taken away!  He knows of your hurt!  He knows of your fear!  He knows of your groaning!  And not only does He know, He is doing something about it right now!  As He said to Moses, He says to you, “…I know their sufferings and I have come down to deliver them out … and to bring them up … to a good and broad land, a land flowing with milk and honey…” Exodus 3:7-8 ESV    The Deliverer is on the way - the deliverance is on the way!  Get ready to see the Hand of the Lord!  He knows what you have been facing and He is doing something about it!  In the meanwhile, pray like it all depends upon God, and work like it all depends upon you. God will guide a moving vessel.  Move forward in the confidence that God knows!  It is only a matter of time before you will see the “salvation of the Lord!”  Divine Straw is coming your way for the needs and responsibilities you face!  You can count on it!

News to Use ...

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The new semester at Trinity College of Florida has begun! 

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The 2010-2011 Faculty/Staff Retreat was held at Idlewild Baptist Church. Their staff provided lunch and a tour of the facilities. The theme was Connection. It is imperative to have the right connection with the Lord. Only He can make things grow! This is the year to Connect. The TLAs of Sowing were presented by the President (Right Thinking, Living, and Acting), along with presentations from Dr. Guy Sanders, Senior Pastor of the First Baptist Church of New Port Richey, and Rev. David Pletincks, Lead Pastor of Hope Community Bible Church in Spring Hill. Each Vice President met with their team in preparation for the new year. (Pictures are on Trinity College of Florida’s Facebook.)

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New directional signs have been installed on campus, and the dining area has been repainted and floors refinished.

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Rev. Al Depoutot, Vice President for Student Development, led a three-day orientation for our new students and their parents/families. Each student has received a Trinity College 2010-2011 Navigator datebook. Through discussions with new students, the President learned that the Big Three Connectors that God has used for our enrollment are: Friends, Internet, and College Preview weekends. Our appreciation to Mr. Mark Sawyer, Director of Admissions, and his team, along with Dr. John Zuch, Associate Dean for Adult Education, and his TrinityQuest team for their efforts in securing new students for the 2010-2011 collegiate year.

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A new ID process has been initiated for students.

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The College is once again a voting precinct site. This provides additional visibility for our College in the community.

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The Trinity College of Florida 2010 Annual Report is now online at www.trinitycollege.edu for review. Additional new information on College happenings and dates can be found there as well. Alumni interest, plans for the future, and online giving opportunities are also available.

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Auditors have finished their work on campus and will soon complete their reports.

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Convocation  was held August 27, 2010 in the Sid Williams Chapel with faculty, staff, and students in attendance. The theme throughout the year will be on Spiritual Connection with our Lord. With all the enhancements in education, technology, and techniques, connection with the Lord is indispensable! In II Chronicles 15, the people of God had all the right “equipment,” but they literally had lost God!  Read the account. It is very significant. The easiest place to backslide is in the Bible college or seminary!

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Our annual Missionary Conference is September 29, 30, and October 1. Nard Pugyao of Wycliffe’s Summer Institute of Linguistics and JAARS, will be the keynote speaker. Plans are being formulated for a variety of missionary workshops, special chapels, and a Q&A session. The evening session on Thursday, September 30, will include special panel interactions and presentations followed by a dessert with the mission representatives.  If you are interested in attending or being a part of this conference and need more information, please e-mail Aleta Jennett at aletaj@verizon.net.

 

Requests for Your Prayer List ...

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New Students:  Making final decisions about Trinity/Finances

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Returning Students:  Financial obligations

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Admissions goals:  75 New Students in the Day Program, 25 New Students in TrinityQuest (Degree Completion).  Keep Mr. Mark Sawyer (Admissions, Day Program) and Dr. John Zuch (TrinityQuest) in your prayers as they lead their teams in contacting and working with prospective students.  Continue to pray for more leads.

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Faculty/Staff:  Spiritual Refreshment

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Faculty Adjuncts for TrinityQuest

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New Psychology Degree Program and its Director, Elizabeth Earle-Warfel, Ph.D.

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New Student Residence Hall:  Funding

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New Amenities for Student Body:  Funding

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New sense of God’s Presence

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Pray for our Vice Presidents: 
               Dr. James Lanpher, Vice President for Academic Affairs
               Dr. Charlie Martin, Vice President for Advancement
               Rev. Al Depoutot, Vice President for Student Development
               Mr. Richard Henricksen, Vice President for Business/Finance

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Pray for Ed Allen, PhD, Assistant to the President for Grant Writing.

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Pray for Dr. Paul Alford and Rev. Mel Carter in Development.

 Keep “sowing spiritual seed!”  Never grow tired of doing it!  God will bring the increase.  He will cause it to grow!  Remember, we serve a Miracle Working God!

To contact President O'Farrell, please send an e-mail  
or, send a snail mail message to the President:
2430 Welbilt Boulevard 
Trinity, Florida  34655.

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