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Archives for October 2009

Who are you trying to please?

October 31, 2009 By Austin Gardner Leave a Comment

Judges 14:3 Then his father and his mother said unto him, Is there never a woman among the daughters of thy brethren, or among all my people, that thou goest to take a wife of the uncircumcised Philistines? And Samson said unto his father, Get her for me; for she pleaseth me well. Samson gets […]

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Weekend Reminders

October 31, 2009 By trent cornwell Leave a Comment

Set Your Clocks Daylight savings time ends Sunday morning at 2 am. So make sure before you go to bed on Saturday you set your clocks back one hour. It is so great to gain an hour. We will make sure we have something for you to do at the church for all of you […]

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No lasting effect

October 30, 2009 By Austin Gardner Leave a Comment

Judges 8:33-34 And it came to pass, as soon as Gideon was dead, that the children of Israel turned again, and went a whoring after Baalim, and made Baalberith their god. And the children of Israel remembered not the LORD their God, who had delivered them out of the hands of all their enemies on […]

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Move Update!

October 30, 2009 By trent cornwell Leave a Comment

This goofy video was made to help you see how close the new building is to our current building! We are so thankful to have found a building near Hwy 400 and on exit 12. When Monday, December 14th looks like the date for the move. This will be an exciting time for Vision Baptist […]

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Watch the funeral online

October 30, 2009 By trent cornwell Leave a Comment

As you may well know the funeral for Bro. Charles Gardner will be held today at 1 pm. Our pastor will be conducting the service. Bro. Charles has friends and family in different parts of the world that loved him dearly. Whitfield Baptist Church has made it available for us to watch the service online […]

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Do you have a missionary church?

October 30, 2009 By Austin Gardner Leave a Comment

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Filed Under: World Evangelism Today

Deep Thinking and Little Doing

October 29, 2009 By Austin Gardner Leave a Comment

Judges 5:15-16 And the princes of Issachar were with Deborah; even Issachar, and also Barak: he was sent on foot into the valley. For the divisions of Reuben there were great thoughts of heart. Why abodest thou among the sheepfolds, to hear the bleatings of the flocks? For the divisions of Reuben there were great […]

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What will we choose?

October 29, 2009 By Austin Gardner Leave a Comment

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Why does He allow so much temptation?

October 28, 2009 By Austin Gardner Leave a Comment

Judges 2:22 That through them I may prove Israel, whether they will keep the way of the LORD to walk therein, as their fathers did keep it, or not. I have often asked myself why it is that God allows so much temptation if He knows that I love Him and want to serve Him. […]

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Funeral Arrangements for Charles Gardner

October 28, 2009 By trent cornwell 1 Comment

We would like to inform our church family about the funeral arrangements of the late, beloved Charles Gardner. Please continue to pray for Pastor Austin and his family. If you would like to send our pastor a word of encouragement you can email him at [email protected] If you have any further questions please contact the […]

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Are you listening?

October 28, 2009 By Austin Gardner Leave a Comment

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Charles Gardner just graduated!

October 28, 2009 By Austin Gardner Leave a Comment

Charles W. Gardner went to heaven tonight from his home in Harriman, Tennessee. I will get more info to you on austingardner.net. Right now I don’t have much to say

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He did it all!

October 27, 2009 By Austin Gardner Leave a Comment

Joshua 24:13 And I have given you a land for which ye did not labour, and cities which ye built not, and ye dwell in them; of the vineyards and oliveyards which ye planted not do ye eat. The book of Joshua is coming to an end. God wants the nation of Israel to realize […]

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The Cry from Hell

October 27, 2009 By Austin Gardner Leave a Comment

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Thinking we deserve more than we get

October 26, 2009 By Austin Gardner 1 Comment

Joshua 17:14 And the children of Joseph spake unto Joshua, saying, Why hast thou given me but one lot and one portion to inherit, seeing I am a great people, forasmuch as the LORD hath blessed me hitherto? I am a great people. I deserve more than you have given me. God has been good […]

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Beautiful Feet

October 26, 2009 By Austin Gardner Leave a Comment

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So you will fear and honor your God

October 25, 2009 By Austin Gardner Leave a Comment

Joshua 4:24 That all the people of the earth might know the hand of the LORD, that it is mighty: that ye might fear the LORD your God for ever. God was working miracles as He took His people into the promised land. He worked those miracles for several reasons, two of which are mentioned […]

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Welcome our newest members

October 25, 2009 By Austin Gardner Leave a Comment

Jason, Lori and Katie Holt joined Vision today. They are missionaries in Santiago, Chile and God is greatly using them. We are greatly honored to have them as members of our church. I have had the privilege to work with Jason and Lori for many years. I hope you will join me in welcoming them […]

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Death

October 25, 2009 By Austin Gardner 1 Comment

Dear Vision, I am sure that all of you are aware that one of our charter members and my dad is at Heaven’s door. Our young people sing a song that says “It is not Death to die, to leave this weary road, and join the saints who dwell on high, who’ve found their home […]

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Online Event: Youth Pastors Mobilized

October 24, 2009 By trent cornwell Leave a Comment

Online Event: Youth Pastors Mobilized What is it? Missionaries from around the world will be addressing the youth pastors of America concerning the cause of world missions. When and where is it? It will be completely online. You will be able to watch the interviews here (www.ypmobilized.info) Some youth pastors may join other youth pastors […]

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Forgetting the God that formed you!

October 24, 2009 By Austin Gardner Leave a Comment

Deuteronomy 32:18 Of the Rock that begat thee thou art unmindful, and hast forgotten God that formed thee. Moses has warned the people of Israel over and over to remember all that God has done for them. He has reminded them of how God brought them out of Egypt and slavery, crossed the wilderness and […]

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World Evangelism Today with Tyler Masters #2

October 23, 2009 By Austin Gardner Leave a Comment

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Why have we failed?

October 23, 2009 By Austin Gardner Leave a Comment

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Think before you act!

October 22, 2009 By Austin Gardner Leave a Comment

Deuteronomy 20:19-20 When thou shalt besiege a city a long time, in making war against it to take it, thou shalt not destroy the trees thereof by forcing an axe against them: for thou mayest eat of them, and thou shalt not cut them down (for the tree of the field is man’s life) to […]

Filed Under: Daily Bible Devotionals Tagged With: commitment, devotional, opportunity, prepartion, self sacrifice

World Evangelism Today with Tyler Masters #1

October 22, 2009 By Austin Gardner Leave a Comment

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Are they lost?

October 22, 2009 By Austin Gardner Leave a Comment

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Still in Tennessee

October 21, 2009 By Austin Gardner 1 Comment

Betty and I will still be in Tennessee tomorrow. We are at the hospital with my dad, Charles Gardner. I will not be able to be at church on Thursday evening nor in my class on Friday morning. I appreciate your understanding that I need to be with my family at this moment. Lord willing, […]

Filed Under: Pastor's Trip, Prayer Requests

The Summit

October 21, 2009 By Austin Gardner Leave a Comment

There is always a lot going on at Vision Baptist Church without a doubt! I would also say that much of it revolves around world evangelism or missions. One of the very special things that we do every year is called the Summit. As a team of missionaries we began holding this very special conference […]

Filed Under: Missions, OGTC Tagged With: africa, alpharetta, commitment, cross cultural adaptation, cumming, devotional, faith promise, John's Creek, language learning, mentor, missionaries, missionary, Missions, self sacrifice, south africa, vision baptist church, world evangelism

Teen Rummage Sale

October 21, 2009 By trent cornwell Leave a Comment

On many occassions people have asked me how they could help the youth ministry. Well, here is one way that you can! This weekend we will have a Rummage Sale at the home of Chuck and Leisa Littlefield. If you have any items you would be willing to donate please let us know. The yard […]

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Updates on my dad!

October 21, 2009 By Austin Gardner Leave a Comment

I have tried to move the more personal things from the Vision News over to a personal blog. I am writing updates about my dad and other things that are on my mind. I am using the other blog as my way of talking to pastors and missionaries, friends and family. I invite you to […]

Filed Under: Pastor's Desk Tagged With: austin gardner, charles gardner, personal

Blessings can be deceiving!

October 21, 2009 By Austin Gardner Leave a Comment

Deuteronomy 11:16 Take heed to yourselves, that your heart be not deceived, and ye turn aside, and serve other gods, and worship them; God has promised His people, Israel, that if they will just follow Him and honor Him that He will be blessing them. He is going to send the rain, grass, and all […]

Filed Under: Daily Bible Devotionals Tagged With: blessings, deception, devotional, gratitude, prosperity

World Evangelism Today with Kevin Hall #3

October 21, 2009 By Austin Gardner Leave a Comment

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Every Christian a Missionary

October 21, 2009 By Austin Gardner Leave a Comment

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Don’t forget that God brought you here!

October 20, 2009 By Austin Gardner Leave a Comment

Deuteronomy 8:11 Beware that thou forget not the LORD thy God, in not keeping his commandments, and his judgments, and his statutes, which I command thee this day: God through Moses tells His people to be careful that they not forget who it is that has done so much for them. He warns them that […]

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World Evangelism Today with Kevin Hall #2

October 20, 2009 By Austin Gardner Leave a Comment

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Guzman

October 20, 2009 By Austin Gardner Leave a Comment

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World Evangelism Today with Kevin Hall #1

October 19, 2009 By Austin Gardner Leave a Comment

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Teach your children

October 19, 2009 By Austin Gardner Leave a Comment

Deuteronomy 6:7 And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. God gave His people great laws. God’s people were to love their God. They were to […]

Filed Under: Daily Bible Devotionals Tagged With: children, devotional, raising children

Macedonian Call

October 19, 2009 By Austin Gardner Leave a Comment

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A God so Nigh

October 18, 2009 By Austin Gardner Leave a Comment

Deuteronomy 4:7 For what nation is there so great, who hath God so nigh unto them, as the LORD our God is in all things that we call upon him for? Moses knows that his days of ministry are drawing to a close. He is telling the people of Israel how blessed they are. They […]

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Glad to be home

October 18, 2009 By Austin Gardner Leave a Comment

Dear Vision Betty and I are so glad to be back home and to be able to be at Vision. We love our trips to where ever God sends us but it is always good to be home. Peru was great. The Pastor’s School was great. God really worked and it was one of the […]

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Can’t wait to preach tomorrow

October 17, 2009 By Austin Gardner Leave a Comment

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Tyler Master’s prayer letter

October 17, 2009 By Austin Gardner 1 Comment

Judson Elías Masters We have a new addition to the family! Last Friday, October 9, 2009 at 9:28 A.M. our son, Judson Elías Masters, was born in Alpharetta, Georgia. We thank God for giving us the honor of being parents of two of the greatest kids in the world (I know I’m biased, but what […]

Filed Under: Missions Tagged With: africa, faith promise, giving, missionaries, tyler masters, vision baptist church

Pricks in your eyes

October 17, 2009 By Austin Gardner Leave a Comment

Numbers 33:55 But if ye will not drive out the inhabitants of the land from before you; then it shall come to pass, that those which ye let remain of them shall be pricks in your eyes, and thorns in your sides, and shall vex you in the land wherein ye dwell. God promises to […]

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Mark Coffey’s Ministry Video

October 17, 2009 By Austin Gardner Leave a Comment

Mark Coffey Ministry Video from Mark Coffey on Vimeo.

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David Gardner’s prayer letter

October 17, 2009 By Austin Gardner 1 Comment

Dear Pastors and Praying Friends, It is so exciting to see all the great things that are happening here in Arequipa! We are getting established here with Language School and in the ministry. One of the most exciting things that has happened in my personal life is that God has allowed me to lead my […]

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Jason Holt needs help

October 17, 2009 By Austin Gardner Leave a Comment

Be sure and read about the needs in Chile. Pray about what God might have you to do to help him with this need of $7,000. More info here

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Dealing with Bitterness

October 17, 2009 By Austin Gardner 1 Comment

The following is a must read written by our missionary Travis Snode. Ruth 1:19-21 So they two went until they came to Bethlehem. And it came to pass, when they were come to Bethlehem, that all the city was moved about them, and they said, Is this Naomi? And she said unto them, Call me […]

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To be your God

October 16, 2009 By Austin Gardner Leave a Comment

Numbers 15:41 I am the LORD your God, which brought you out of the land of Egypt, to be your God: I am the LORD your God. I love the way God makes it clear that He loves His people. He brought them out of the land of slavery, Egypt. He rescued them by His […]

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Interesting blogs

October 16, 2009 By Austin Gardner Leave a Comment

Are you reading Holly Pearson’s blog that she writes from Arequipa, Peru. You will enjoy it. Don’t miss Missionary Kevin Hall to South Africa’s posts on his blog. Trent Cornwell is writing about many things that are well worth your time.

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