FWD: Morning Manna (Oct. 1); BP: Heb. 7:11-28; RBTTY: Eph. 4; Is. 11-13

 
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-----Original Message-----
From: "Apostle Tom" <pressingon@hotmail.com>
Sent: Sun, 30 Sep 2007 16:15:53 -0500
To: pressingon@hotmail.com
Subject: Morning Manna (Oct. 1); BP: Heb. 7:11-28; RBTTY: Eph. 4; Is. 11-13
 
 
October 1 “Praying for You”  
 
“Wherefore, He is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God  
by Him, seeing He ever lives to make intercession for them.”  
Hebrews 7:25  
Sometimes our loads seem heavy,  
Too much for us to bear—  
That we’re tempted to pine or murmur,  
Asking, “Is there anyone who cares?”  
 
We look to others for comfort  
In our deepest hours of woe,  
But it so often seems just when we need them  
That no one cares to know.  
 
It’s during those hours of anguish,  
When all hope does seem to die  
That we need to remember there’s One praying for us  
From His Prayer Room in Heaven on high.  
 
His name is Jesus, God’s only Son,  
Who came here to earth one day,  
To suffer in every way like us  
As the Father’s “Life, Truth and Way.”  
 
The path He chose was suffering  
That cost Him His very life;  
But three days later He arose from the dead  
To conquer both sin and strife.  
 
Forty days later He returned to His Home,  
To prepare a Place so fair—  
And even now He’s interceding for us  
Through personal, fervent prayer.  
 
He always knows just what we need  
In our hours of distress;  
That’s why we should always trust in Him  
To guide and give what’s best.  
 
Yes, right at this very moment  
The Lord Jesus is praying for you.  
Just trust Him with every part of your life  
And He’ll surely lead you through.  
--Tom Smith  
 
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FWD: Morning Manna (Sept. 30); BP: Jn. 6:67-71; RBTTY: Eph. 3; Is. 9-10

 
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-----Original Message-----
From: "Apostle Tom" <pressingon@hotmail.com>
Sent: Sat, 29 Sep 2007 21:22:52 -0500
To: pressingon@hotmail.com
Subject: Morning Manna (Sept. 30); BP: Jn. 6:67-71; RBTTY: Eph. 3; Is. 9-10
 
 
September 30 “Dependent”  
 
“Then said Jesus unto the Twelve, ‘Will you also go away?’ Then Simon Peter  
answered Him, ‘Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal  
life. And, we believe and are sure that You are that Christ, the Son of the  
living God’.”  
John 6:67-69  
Until we reach this point, there’ll always be an internal battle over  
who’s Lord of our lives.  
If someone asked you, “Who is Jesus Christ?” and “What does He mean to  
you?” how would you reply? Most likely, if you’ve been a church member for  
a long time you’d probably be able to give all the “right” answers regarding  
Who He is (e.g., the Son of God, the Lamb of God, the Savior of the world,  
etc.) and what He came to do (e.g., die on the Cross, pay the penalty of our  
sins, give us eternal life and a Home in Heaven, etc.).  
 
While this is well-and-good, sadly, the demons of hell can also do the  
same (James 2:19). That’s why Jesus’ question to the Twelve in today’s  
Manna is such a piercing and important one. We know that from the context  
many of His initial followers were falling away (v.66). They’d watched Him  
perform some mighty miracles; however, they also saw Him constantly getting  
in hot water with their religious leaders. And, quite often His teachings  
were hard-hitting and difficult to understand, causing many of them to  
murmur among themselves (vv.60-61).  
 
Thus, we should not be surprised that one day He turned and looked at  
His closest followers and said, “Will you also go away?” How those words  
must have stung! How they must have winced in pain over His feeling He had  
to ask such a question. Likewise, we should not be surprised that Simon  
Peter, the self-appointed spokesman for the group, immediately said “Lord,  
to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. And, we believe  
are sure that You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”  
 
What a wonderful response! What a clear understanding of Who Jesus  
was/is and His role in their lives! Later on, those confident words would  
be replaced with cowardice ones of “I never knew Him” (Lk. 22:54-62). Oh  
how fickle our flesh and our potently present our fears!  
 
Even so, Peter’s words of “To Whom shall we go?” are worthy of our  
quiet and careful contemplation. Oh, dear Pilgrim, if we are to ever know  
the Lord Jesus we, too, must reach this place where we’re convinced He is  
our all-in-all. We must realize others’ help is good, but no one can supply  
our deepest felt-needs and “guide us into all truth.” Only Jesus, Who is  
Truth, can do that (Jn. 14:6; 16:13).  
 
Perhaps we should spend some time today and the coming days asking  
ourselves “How dependent am I upon Jesus? Am I totally surrendered to His  
tender embrace and Lordship or do I only call on Him when I’m in need? When  
a problem arises do I immediately pause to pray and cry, ‘Lord, what should  
I do?’ or do we fret and fume over it to the point of exasperation or  
despair and only then say, ‘Lord help me’?” May the Holy Spirit let us not  
rest until we are wholly His in every way.  
 
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FWD: Morning Manna (Sept. 29); BP: Lk. 10:17-24; RBTTY: Eph. 2; Is. 7-8

 
Samuel D. High
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-----Original Message-----
From: "Apostle Tom" <pressingon@hotmail.com>
Sent: Fri, 28 Sep 2007 09:22:20 -0500
To: pressingon@hotmail.com
Subject: Morning Manna (Sept. 29); BP: Lk. 10:17-24; RBTTY: Eph. 2; Is. 7-8
 
 
September 29 “Empowered”  
 
“And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, ‘Lord, even the devils are  
subject unto us through Your name.’ And He said unto them, ‘I beheld Satan  
as lightning fall from Heaven. Behold, I give unto you power to tread on  
serpents and scorpions and over all the power of the enemy—and nothing shall  
by any means hurt you. Notwithstanding, in this rejoice not, that the  
spirits are subject unto you—but rather rejoice because your names are  
written in Heaven.”  
Luke 10:17-20  
Ours is a “Partnership Pipeline,” where He’s the power and we’re the  
“consecrated conduit” (spiritual pipe).  
We all know a garden hose has only one purpose, just as battery cables  
and electric cords exist for only one reason. Oh sure, we can use them for  
other things, like tying some things together—but, they are unwieldy and  
unreliable when used for anything other than their intended purpose.  
 
Today’s Manna basically sends that same message to us with regards to  
God’s Kingdom work. Jesus had been performing many miracles prior to the  
70’s being sent out. He’d already sent the Twelve out to “preach the  
Kingdom of God and heal the sick” (Lk. 9:2) and “given them power and  
authority over all devils and to cure diseases” (9:1) before doing so.  
However, before dispatching them, He told them to leave everything at  
home—no suitcases. . .no credit cards. . .no “rainy day” money secretly  
stashed away in a money belt, etc. (vv.3-5). They were to be totally  
dependent on Him, trusting only in Him, His power and provisions.  
 
And, what glorious things He did through them (v.6). Matthew’s account  
(10:5-42) is quite detailed, telling us much more of what Jesus said to them  
prior to their departure. It’s interesting that shortly after they returned  
great crowds came to Jesus to hear Him themselves and be healed of Him (Lk.  
9:11).  
 
Thus, Jesus’ sending out of the 70 was simply an enlargement of His  
spiritual “task force” and His words to them (Lk. 10:1-16) are very similar  
to those He gave the Twelve. And, their “after-action report” reveals they  
also met with tremendous success. Who of us wouldn’t like to also rejoice  
and say, “Lord, even the devils/demons are subject unto us through Your  
name?”  
 
But, oh, dear Pilgrim, believe it or not, we can experience this same  
thing—for God’s resurrection power is still just as powerful today as it was  
back then! Hallelujah!! Did not our Lord Himself say, “Verily, verily, I  
say unto you, He that believes on Me, the works that I do shall he do  
also—and greater works than these shall he do, because I go unto My Father”  
(Jn. 14:12)? And, didn’t He also say, “But you shall receive power (Grk.  
‘dunamis’—‘miraculous power, ability, abundance, strength, etc.’) after that  
the Holy Spirit is come upon you” (Acts 1:8a)?  
 
Assuredly He did. Therefore, may we be “more than conquerors through  
Him that loved us” (Rom. 8:37) as we live in “the power of His might” (Eph.  
6:10b), not our own. Then, our rejoicing will be because of Whose we are,  
not in what we’re doing.  
 
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09/28/2007 Farm Bureau Market Report

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Grain & Soybean Date: September 28, 2007 Soybeans Local Elevators: (Sep) EAST AR:  940 to 958 (NC) Summ. 939 to 958 River Elevators: (Sep) MISS: 951 to 965 ; AR & White 944 to 963 (NC) Summ. 940 to 965 Ark. Processor Bids: (Sep) 958 to 959  (NC) 958 to 959 Memphis:  (Sep) 967 1/4 to 969 1/4 (NC)  967 1/4 to 969 1/4 Riceland Foods:  (Sep) Stuttgart 959 ; Pendleton 958 ; West Memphis 965 Chicago Futures: Nov down 17 3/4 at  991 1/4   Jan  down  16 3/4  at  1008 1/2   Mar down 15 1/2  at  1018 1/2   Jul down 13  at  1022   Nov '08 down 10  at  964   Today's Arkansas LDP rate for soybeans is: 0¢ Soybean Comment Soybeans posted double digit losses today. The USDA bumped the marketing year carry-in by 18 million bushels in today’s report. This bearish surprise could be just the excuse this overbought market needed to turn lower. Yesterday’s spike above $10 for November could be at least a short term top. Profit taking by funds added fuel to the fire during the sell-off today. Dry conditions in key growing areas in Brazil are supportive, as is, of course, the need for soybeans to compete for acres next spring. Wheat Cash bid for September at Memphis  879 to 912; Bids to farmers at Local Elevators 591-601; River Elevators 593-608; Chicago Futures: Dec up  6  at  939    Mar up 10 1/2  at  947    May up  11 1/2  at  852 1/2    Jul '08 up  10 1/2  at  681    Jul '09 up  3  at  612    Today's Arkansas LDP rate for wheat is: 0¢ Grain Sorghum Cash bid for September at Memphis  738 to 754; Bids to farmers at River Elevators 666-729; Today's Arkansas LDP rate for sorghum is: 0¢ Corn Cash bid for September at Memphis   359 to 373;   new crop at Memphis   387 1/2 to 392 1/2; Bids to farmers at River Elevators  348 to 364 Chicago Futures: Dec down  13 3/4  at  373    Mar down  13  at  389 1/4    May down  12  at  399 1/4    Dec '08 down  4 3/4  at  419 1/2    Today's Arkansas LDP rate for corn is: 0¢ Grain Comment Wheat once again moved to new highs. The USDA cut this year’s production estimate by 47 million bushels, mostly in white wheat and non-durum spring wheat. This was particularly bullish in light of the already tight stocks situation. Cotton & Rice  Date: September 28, 2007 Cotton Spot Price, Grade 41 Staple 34: Memphis up 33 at  6050   Greenwood up  33 at 6050 New York Futures: Oct up  54  at  6367    Dec down  182  at  6485    Mar down  156  at  6840    May down  133  at  6975    Dec '08 down  117  at  7340  This week's LDP rate for cotton is  0 cents   The estimate for next week is  0 cents Cotton Comment Cotton posted sharp losses with December violating the recent up-trend. Sharp losses in corn and soybeans were the impetus for the move. Losses could be limited, though, as cotton needs to compete for acres. This year’s cotton crop is the smallest one in 18 years and further declines in acreage next year could result in extremely tight cotton supplies. Rice Long Grain Cash Bid for  Sep/Oct 1063  to  1076/cwt   Nov 1063/cwt  to  - - - Chicago Futures: Nov down  2  at  1173    Jan unchanged    at  1209    Mar unchanged    at  1230    May up  7  at  1240    - - -   - - -  at  - - -  Today's Arkansas LDP rate for long grain rice is  0¢ medium grain rice is  0¢ Rice Comment Rice ended mixed with nearby November down two cents. Carryover weakness from corn and beans added pressure. Tight U.S. and world stocks continue to be supportive. A 90,000 metric ton purchase of U.S. rice by Iraq and a 145,000 metric ton purchase of paddy rice by Costa Rica were further evidence of strong demand. Haiti and Ghana continue to be active customers of U.S. milled rice as well. We will need to move above yesterday’s high of $11.77 to suggest a move toward the next long term chart objective at the January '97 high of $12.45. Cattle & Hogs  Date: September 28, 2007 Cattle As reported by Federal-State Market News, receipts were 13,370 head at sales in Arkansas this week.  Compared with last week, feeder steers sold unevenly, bulk of the sales steady to $2 lower . Steers:  Medium & Large Frame 1   400 to 450 lbs. 123 to 133   500 to 550 lbs. 102 to 112   600 to 700 lbs. 94 to 104  Medium & Large Frame 2   400 to 450 lbs. 108 to 118 Heifers:  Medium & Large Frame 1   400 to 450 lbs. 104 to 114  Medium & Large Frame 2   400 to 450 lbs. 100 to 110 Slaughter Cows, Boners 43   to   49 Light Weight 30 to 38 Bulls, Yield Grade   1   1000   to   2100 lbs.   56   to   60.50, high dressing 61-63 Midwest Steers   were $4-4.50 higher   at   96   to   96.50 Panhandle Steers   were $4 higher   at   96   to   - - - Oklahoma City Feeders Steers n/a to - - - lbs. - - - to - - -   n/a to - - - lbs. - - - to - - - Heifers n/a to - - - lbs. - - - to - - -   n/a to - - - lbs. - - - to - - - Chicago Futures: Live Cattle: Oct up 5 at 9695   Dec down 40 at 9980 Feeders: Oct up 80 at 1163   Jan up 65 at 11532 Cattle Comment Cattle futures ended mixed again today. Expectations for tightening fed cattle supplies and weakness in corn prices were supportive. October is establishing resistance at this week’s high of $97.92 ½. Hogs Peoria: were     steady   at   37   to   37.5 Chicago Futures: Oct steady at 5890   Dec down 27 at 6225 Sheep St. Paul sheep shorn slaughter lambs   at   n/a   to   - - - Hogs Comment Lean hogs were mostly lower. Today’s report is expected to show some herd expansion, with the average trade guess showing an inventory of 100.8% of last year’s total. Cash fundamentals remain bearish and it is likely declines will continue. Poultry  Date: September 28, 2007 Eggs New York:  Ex. Lg. 124-128; Lg. 122-126; Med. 94-98; Chicago:  Ex. Lg. 121-129; Lg. 119-127; Med. 86-94; Eastern Region Turkeys Hens: 8-16 lbs. 92-96 Toms: 16-24 lbs. 92-96   Delmarva Broilers U.S. Grade A Trade sentiment was weak. Demand for late week business was slow to fair with trading usually confined to regular commitments. Supplies of all sizes were fully adequate to ample and discounted to help clear additional product. In production areas, live supplies were moderate at desirable to heavy weights. ---------------------------------------- HOW TO UNSUBSCRIBE You are receiving this newsletter because you requested that your e-mail address be added to the Arkansas Farm Bureau Market Report. To unsubscribe or change your subscription information, go to http://www.arfb.com/commodity/daily_rpt_email.asp ---------------------------------------- QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? If you have any comments or questions about this e-newsletter please e-mail us at mktrpt@arfb.com Arkansas Farm Bureau 10720 Kanis Road Little Rock, AR 72211 501-224-4400 Copyright 2007 Arkansas Farm Bureau, Inc. All rights reserved

FWD: Morning Manna (Sept. 28); BP: Lk. 5:27-28; RBTTY: Ephesians 1; Is. 5-6

 
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Sent: Thu, 27 Sep 2007 14:12:44 -0500
To: pressingon@hotmail.com
Subject: Morning Manna (Sept. 28); BP: Lk. 5:27-28; RBTTY: Ephesians 1; Is. 5-6
 
 
September 28 “Surrendered”  
 
“And after these things He went forth and saw a publican, named Levi,  
sitting at the receipt of custom—and He said to him, ‘Follow Me.’ And he  
left all, rose up and followed Him.”  
Luke 5:27-28  
We may not knew “where” or “what,” but we’ll always know “with Whom.”  
Talking about “radical obedience!” Such was certainly the case with  
Matthew, also known as Levi, that day when today’s Manna occurred. And,  
believe it or not, the Master is still doing the same thing today—i.e.,  
saying, “Follow Me.” The question is, “Are we following Matthew’s example  
or simply debating the meaning of Christ’s call?”  
 
There’s no doubt Matthew, who’s name means “gift of the Lord,” was a  
Jew by birth because his other name (“Levi”) quite possibly indicates he was  
of the tribe of Levi. Or, it’s possible his parents simply chose that name  
because of its Godly connection. Regardless, it’s clear that Matthew chose  
another path and was a living, despised contradiction of his name by having  
sold out to the Romans in becoming a tax collector.  
 
Tax collectors, also called “publicans” in King James’ English, were  
hated by their Jewish countrymen because of their corrupt ways and  
sanctioned thievery by the Roman government. These middle-men paid an  
advance sum to the Romans for the right to collect taxes and could require  
excessive payments over-and-beyond the required amount without fear of  
government reprisal.  
 
No wonder they were despised and lumped into the same “unclean”  
category as harlots, lepers, etc. Yet, Jesus didn’t hesitate to stop at  
Matthew’s tax table that day and say, “Follow Me.” He didn’t worry what the  
“religious” folks would say or do; He simply issued the same call He still  
gives today to “whosoever will.” Hallelujah!!  
 
We should particularly note that Jesus didn’t give Levi a detailed  
itinerary or lengthy summary of what they’d be doing and where they’d be  
going. He simply said, “Follow Me.” What’s amazing is Matthew didn’t say,  
“Well, let me think/pray about it and I’ll get back with you, Jesus.”  
 
No, he simply “left all, rose up and followed Jesus.”  
Hmm. . .sounds a bit like Abraham, doesn’t it (Heb. 11:8)? Also sounds  
like the other first disciples, doesn’t it (Lk. 5:11)? And, believe it or  
not, this same “crisis of faith” is still a part of what it means to be  
“surrendered” here-and-now.  
 
The question is, “Have I ‘left all’ to follow Jesus?”  
“What do you mean?” someone asks.  
Simply this: “Is there anything that’s more important than my service  
to the Lord Jesus? Is there anyone whom I love more than I love Him? Am I  
totally ‘sold out’ to Him. . .willing to go wherever He leads. . .and do  
whatever He says?” May the Holy Spirit search our hearts today and reveal  
to us any “pockets of resistance” or “strongholds” that are keeping us from  
being totally yielded to Him.  
 
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09/27/2007 Farm Bureau Market Report

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Grain & Soybean Date: September 27, 2007 Soybeans Local Elevators: (Sep) EAST AR:  958 to 976 (NC) Summ. 949 to 976 River Elevators: (Sep) MISS: 967 to 983 ; AR & White 958 to 977 (NC) Summ. 958 to 983 Ark. Processor Bids: (Sep) 976 to 977  (NC) 976 to 977 Memphis:  (Sep) 976 to 985 (NC)  985 to - - - Riceland Foods:  (Sep) Stuttgart 977 ; Pendleton 976 ; West Memphis 983 Chicago Futures: Nov up 18 1/4 at  1009   Jan  up  19  at  1025 1/4   Mar up 18 1/4  at  1033 3/4   Jul up 14 1/2  at  1035   Nov '08 up 18  at  974   Today's Arkansas LDP rate for soybeans is: 0¢ Soybean Comment Soybeans gapped higher, shattering the $10 mark in the process. Export sales were a strong 27.4 million bushels. The cumulative sales total is ahead of last year’s pace, which is important to note since the crop is expected to be nearly 600 million bushels smaller than last year’s. Rain across the corn belt is slowing harvest during a critical time, which was also supportive. Dry conditions in key growing areas in Brazil are also supportive, as is, of course, the need for soybeans to compete for acres next spring. November set a new contract high, which opens the possibility for further upside potential. Wheat Cash bid for September at Memphis  873 to 892; Bids to farmers at Local Elevators 581-591; River Elevators 583-597; Chicago Futures: Dec up  15 3/4  at  933    Mar up 14 1/2  at  936 1/2    May up  18  at  841    Jul '08 up  23 1/2  at  670 1/2    Jul '09 up  15  at  609    Today's Arkansas LDP rate for wheat is: 0¢ Grain Sorghum Cash bid for September at Memphis  760 to 766; Bids to farmers at River Elevators 691-748; Today's Arkansas LDP rate for sorghum is: 0¢ Corn Cash bid for September at Memphis   376 3/4 to 379 3/4;   new crop at Memphis   395 to 400; Bids to farmers at River Elevators  358 to 368 Chicago Futures: Dec up  11 3/4  at  386 3/4    Mar up  1 1/2  at  402 1/4    May up  11 3/4  at  411 1/4    Dec '08 up  7 3/4  at  424 1/4    Today's Arkansas LDP rate for corn is: 0¢ Grain Comment Wheat gapped to new all-time highs today. Wheat exporters continue to post impressive numbers compared to last year. Export sales are more than double what they were a year ago, and this week’s total of 55.6 million bushels was well above expectations. This may cause the USDA to further tighten 2007 U.S. wheat stocks. Prices for 2008 wheat remain above $6, but are having difficultly keeping pace with the impressive gains in this year’s market as supplies are forecast to increase next year. Cotton & Rice  Date: September 27, 2007 Cotton Spot Price, Grade 41 Staple 34: Memphis up 72 at  6217   Greenwood up  72 at 6217 New York Futures: Oct up  37  at  6350    Dec up  67  at  6662    Mar up  93  at  6995    May up  58  at  7070    Dec '08 up  65  at  7460  This week's LDP rate for cotton is  0 cents   The estimate for next week is  0 cents Cotton Comment Cotton ended higher today, responding to sharply higher grain prices in Chicago. December ’08 set a new contract high as the battle for acres is ongoing. This year’s cotton crop is the smallest one in 18 years and further declines in acreage next year could result in extremely tight cotton supplies. The USDA is reporting export sales that total 32% of the total projection, up from 23% last year. Rice Long Grain Cash Bid for  Sep/Oct 1065  to  1076/cwt   Nov 1065/cwt  to  - - - Chicago Futures: Nov up  15  at  1175    Jan up  16  at  1209    Mar up  18  at  1230    May up  11  at  1233    - - -   - - -  at  - - -  Today's Arkansas LDP rate for long grain rice is  0¢ medium grain rice is  0¢ Rice Comment November rice set a new contract high for the second day in a row, climbing to $11.77. Carryover strength from soybeans and tight U.S. and world stocks were supportive for rice. A 90,000 metric ton purchase of U.S. rice by Iraq and a 145,000 metric ton purchase of paddy rice by Costa Rica were further evidence of strong demand. Haiti and Ghana continue to be active customers of U.S. milled rice as well. The next long term chart objective is the January '97 high of $12.45. Cattle & Hogs  Date: September 27, 2007 Cattle As reported by Federal-State Market News, receipts were 3,399 head at sales in Charlotte, Green Forest & Ola.  Compared with last week, feeder steers sold unevenly, weights under 450 lbs firm to $4 higher, over 450 lbs weak to $5 lower. Feeder heifers sold unevenly $1 higher to $1 lower . Steers:  Medium & Large Frame 1   400 to 450 lbs. 121 to 131   500 to 550 lbs. 111 to 121   600 to 700 lbs. 102 to 112  Medium & Large Frame 2   400 to 450 lbs. 113 to 123 Heifers:  Medium & Large Frame 1   400 to 450 lbs. 105 to 115  Medium & Large Frame 2   400 to 450 lbs. 102 to 112 Slaughter Cows, Boners 42   to   48 Light Weight 30 to 36.75 Bulls, Yield Grade   1   1000   to   2100 lbs.   55   to   61, high dressing 61-62.75 Midwest Steers   were steady   at   92   to   - - - Panhandle Steers   were steady   at   92   to   - - - Oklahoma City Feeders Steers n/a to - - - lbs. - - - to - - -   n/a to - - - lbs. - - - to - - - Heifers n/a to - - - lbs. - - - to - - -   n/a to - - - lbs. - - - to - - - Chicago Futures: Live Cattle: Oct down 35 at 9690   Dec up 15 at 10020 Feeders: Oct down 42 at 11550   Jan down 35 at 11467 Cattle Comment Cattle futures ended mixed with nearby October under pressure from its premium to cash prices. Other contracts were higher, supported by expectations for tightening fed cattle supplies. Feeder contracts were under pressure from higher corn prices. Hogs Peoria: were     steady   at   37   to   37.5 Chicago Futures: Oct down 140 at 5890   Dec up 12 at 6252 Sheep St. Paul sheep shorn slaughter lambs   at   n/a   to   - - - Hogs Comment Lean hogs were also mixed. Nearby October was under pressure from concerns that hog supplies remain too large for the cash market to handle. The market is preparing for Friday’s Hogs and Pigs Report from the USDA, which is expected to show increased hog supplies. Poultry  Date: September 27, 2007 Eggs New York:  Ex. Lg. 124-128; Lg. 122-126; Med. 94-98; Chicago:  Ex. Lg. 121-129; Lg. 119-127; Med. 86-94; Eastern Region Turkeys Hens: 8-16 lbs. 92-96 Toms: 16-24 lbs. 92-96   Delmarva Broilers U.S. Grade A Although, markets are being talked in a better position, product is still being discounted in order to stimulate any additional business. Supplies of all sizes were available and attractively priced. In production areas, live supplies were moderate at desirable to heavy weights. ---------------------------------------- HOW TO UNSUBSCRIBE You are receiving this newsletter because you requested that your e-mail address be added to the Arkansas Farm Bureau Market Report. To unsubscribe or change your subscription information, go to http://www.arfb.com/commodity/daily_rpt_email.asp ---------------------------------------- QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? If you have any comments or questions about this e-newsletter please e-mail us at mktrpt@arfb.com Arkansas Farm Bureau 10720 Kanis Road Little Rock, AR 72211 501-224-4400 Copyright 2007 Arkansas Farm Bureau, Inc. All rights reserved

FWD: Morning Manna (Sept. 27); BP: Eph. 4:7-16; RBTTY: Gal. 6; Is. 3-4

 
Samuel D. High
sdhigh@aristotle.net

 

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-----Original Message-----
From: "Apostle Tom" <pressingon@hotmail.com>
Sent: Wed, 26 Sep 2007 05:36:36 -0500
To: pressingon@hotmail.com
Subject: Morning Manna (Sept. 27); BP: Eph. 4:7-16; RBTTY: Gal. 6; Is. 3-4
 
 
September 27 “Equipped”  
 
“And He gave some apostles and some prophets and some evangelists and some  
pastors and teachers—for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the  
ministry, for the edifying of the Body of Christ, ‘till we all come in the  
unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect  
man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.”  
Ephesians 4:12-13  
We’re all different and unique—but in Him we’re all the same and  
united.  
Good morning, Pilgrim.  
Has anyone told you today that Jesus loves you and has a special plan  
for your life (Jer. 29:11)? And, has anyone told you that you’re  
“one-of-a-kind,” whom the Heavenly Father has created and equipped for a  
specific place and purpose in His Body?  
 
What’s that? You’d not really thought about that yet? You’d simply  
like to have your first cup of coffee?  
Okay; simple enough. Get it. . .find a quiet place where the Lord  
Jesus and you can talk for a bit. . .and let Him love on you this morning  
(or evening, if that’s when your reading this—which would make this “Evening  
Manna”). . .which is still okay, since His Manna’s good for all day.  
 
Today’s Manna’s a bit foreign in this individualistic,  
“want-to-do-my-own-thing, got-my-own-agenda, don’t bother me with your  
problems” world of ours. However, if we’re to ever “fit in” in this  
dog-eat-dog world, we’ve got to yield to His embrace and loving Lordship and  
say “Yes, Lord, yes!” as He places us where He wills and uses us however He  
sees fit.  
 
No one needs to tell us we’re “different” and unique. A simple look in  
the mirror tells us that—as do our fingerprints. However, instead of  
celebrating our differences, we should celebrate His having loved us enough  
to forgive us and His willingness to use us in spite of us. Glory!!  
 
How wonderful to read that we’re not all the same in our Bodily  
function. Just as the human body has many different and unique parts—joined  
together as organs and organisms—so is Christ’s Body a consecrated  
compilation of various “members, not having the same function, but still  
having the same purpose:” To glorify the Lord Jesus Christ (Rom. 12:4-5).  
Hallelujah!!  
 
The questions, then, are: “What’s your function, Pilgrim?” and “Are  
you fulfilling it?”  
The same one who penned our Manna (the Apostle Paul) is the same one  
who wrote under Spirit-inspiration I Cor. 12:1-31 about our various  
spiritual gifts. Then, in our passage today he tells us why the Lord  
equipped us this way: “For the perfecting (Grk. ‘katartismo’—‘complete  
furnishing, to repair or adjust, mend, join together, etc.’) of the saints,  
the work of the ministry, the edifying of the Body of Christ.” May the  
Spirit help us to not rest “till we are united as one in fully knowing and  
serving Him.”  
 
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09/26/2007 Farm Bureau Market Report

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Grain & Soybean Date: September 26, 2007 Soybeans Local Elevators: (Sept) EAST AR:  932 to 950 (NC) Summ. 931 to 950 River Elevators: (Sept) MISS: 949 to 959 ; AR & White 939 to 959 (NC) Summ. 939 to 960 Ark. Processor Bids: (Sept) 951 to 953  (NC) 951 to 953 Memphis:  (Sept) 960 3/4 to 966 3/4 (NC)  966 3/4 to 970 3/4 Riceland Foods:  (Sept) Stuttgart 951 ; Pendleton 950 ; West Memphis 957 Chicago Futures: Nov up 17 3/4 at  990 3/4   Jan  up  17 1/4  at  1006 1/4   March up 18 3/4  at  1015 1/2   July up 21  at  1020 1/2   Nov '08 up 20  at  956   Today's Arkansas LDP rate for soybeans is: 0¢ Soybean Comment Soybeans led the way higher in Chicago, posting double digit gains. Funds were active buyers, and the overall weakness in the dollar is creating strong demand for U.S. commodities worldwide. Rain across the corn belt is slowing harvest during a critical time, which was also supportive. Dry conditions in key growing areas in Brazil are also supportive, as is, of course, the need for soybeans to compete for acres next spring. Wheat Cash bid for September at Memphis  960 3/4 to 966 3/4; Bids to farmers at Local Elevators 557-567; River Elevators 559-574; Chicago Futures: Dec up  30  at  917 1/4    March up 30  at  922    May up  30  at  823    July '08 up  9 1/2  at  647    July '09 up  4  at  594    Today's Arkansas LDP rate for wheat is: 0¢ Grain Sorghum Cash bid for September at Memphis  739 to 745; Bids to farmers at River Elevators 670-727; Today's Arkansas LDP rate for sorghum is: 0¢ Corn Cash bid for September at Memphis   365 to 368;   New crop at Memphis   386 1/2 to 391 1/2; Bids to farmers at River Elevators  348 to 358 Chicago Futures: Dec up  3 1/4  at  375    March up  3 1/2  at  390 3/4    May up  3 1/4  at  399 1/2    Dec '08 up  2 1/4  at  416 1/2    Today's Arkansas LDP rate for corn is: 0¢ Grain Comment Wheat prices through the May contract were up the limit today. U.S. wheat exports continue to post impressive numbers compared to last year. Export sales are more than double what they were a year ago. Despite high prices U.S. wheat exports are continue to strengthen, due to tight global supplies. This may cause the USDA to further tight 2007 U.S. wheat stocks. Prices for 2008 wheat remain above $6, but are having difficultly keeping pace with the impressive gains in this year’s market as supplies are forecast to increase next year. Cotton & Rice  Date: September 26, 2007 Cotton Spot Price, Grade 41 Staple 34: Memphis down 13 at  6145   Greenwood down  13 at 6145 New York Futures: Oct up  5  at  6313    Dec down  13  at  6595    March down  13  at  6902    May down  13  at  7012    Dec '08 down  5  at  7395  This week's LDP rate for cotton is  0 cents   The estimate for next week is  0 cents Cotton Comment Cotton prices ended lower again today. The market continues to be overbought and runs the risk of a correction. Prices are not expected to rebound as importers are not buying and the funds are in a profit taking mode after last month's run up in prices. USDA is reporting 13% of the crop has now been harvested, and more than 50% of what remains in fields is now rated good to excellent. However, another tropical depression in the Gulf could bring heavy rains to the Delta, hurting the quality of the cotton here. Rice Long Grain Cash Bid for  Sept 1050  to  1076/cwt   Oct 1050  to  1076/cwt Chicago Futures: Nov up  12  at  1160    Jan up  12  at  1193    March up  7  at  1212    May up  10  at  1222    - - - unchanged  - - -  at  - - -  Today's Arkansas LDP rate for long grain rice is  0¢ medium grain rice is  0¢ Rice Comment November rice set a new contract high, climbing to $11.62 before closing at $11.60. Carryover strength from soybeans and tight U.S. and world stocks were supportive for rice. A 90,000 metric ton purchase of U.S. rice by Iraq and a 145,000 metric ton purchase of paddy rice by Costa Rica were further evidence of strong demand. Haiti and Ghana continue to be active customers of U.S. milled rice as well. The next long term chart objective is the January '97 high of $12.45. Cattle & Hogs  Date: September 26, 2007 Cattle As reported by Federal-State Market News, receipts were 1767 head at sales in Conway, Ola & Pocahontas.  Compared with last week, feeder steers sold $1 to $3 higher . Steers:  Medium & Large Frame 1   400 to 450 lbs. 118 to 128   500 to 550 lbs. 109 to 117   600 to 650 lbs. 106 to 113  Medium & Large Frame 2   400 to 450 lbs. 106 to 116 Heifers:  Medium & Large Frame 1   500 to 550 lbs. 100 to 108  Medium & Large Frame 2   400 to 450 lbs. 95 to 105 Slaughter Cows, Boners 44   to   48 Light Weight 28 to 34 Bulls, Yield Grade   1   1000   to   2100 lbs.   56   to   62 Midwest Steers   were   at   92   to   - - - Panhandle Steers   were   at   92   to   - - - Oklahoma City Feeders Steers 500 to 550 lbs. 117.5 to 129   550 to 600 lbs. 119.5 to 126 Heifers 500 to 550 lbs. 110.5 to 116   550 to 600 lbs. 110 to 114 Chicago Futures: Live Cattle: Oct down 32 at 9725   Dec down 45 at 10005 Feeders: Oct down 15 at 11592   Jan up 12 at 11502 Cattle Comment October live cattle prices continued to decline today stopping just short of closing the gap left after last week’s cattle on feed report. As the October contract moves to a close it is finding little support to maintain earlier gains. However, other contracts continue to trade above $100, as supplies are forecast to tighten into the winter months. Hogs Peoria: were 50¢ higher to $1.5     lower   at   37   to   37.5 Chicago Futures: Oct down 70 at 6030   Dec up 10 at 6240 Sheep St. Paul n/a   at   - - -   to   - - - Hogs Comment Lean hogs continue to struggle closing down again today. Hog prices remain weak due to weak cash and wholesale prices. The market is preparing for Friday’s Hogs and Pigs Report from the USDA, which is expected to show increased hog supplies. Poultry  Date: September 26, 2007 Eggs New York:  Ex. Lg. 126-130; Lg. 124-128; Med. 92-96; Chicago:  Ex. Lg. 121-129; Lg. 119-127; Med. 86-94; Eastern Region Turkeys Hens: 8-16 lbs. 92-94 Toms: 16-24 lbs. 92-94   Delmarva Broilers U.S. Grade A Southern broiler undertone was weak. Retail and food service demand was light to fair with traders buying on an as needed basis. Supplies of all sizes were at least adequate to ample and attractively priced to help clear additional product. In the parts structure, trading was slow and unaggressive. In production areas, live supplies were moderate at desirable to heavy weights. ---------------------------------------- HOW TO UNSUBSCRIBE You are receiving this newsletter because you requested that your e-mail address be added to the Arkansas Farm Bureau Market Report. To unsubscribe or change your subscription information, go to http://www.arfb.com/commodity/daily_rpt_email.asp ---------------------------------------- QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? If you have any comments or questions about this e-newsletter please e-mail us at mktrpt@arfb.com Arkansas Farm Bureau 10720 Kanis Road Little Rock, AR 72211 501-224-4400 Copyright 2007 Arkansas Farm Bureau, Inc. All rights reserved

09/25/2007 Farm Bureau Market Report

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Grain & Soybean Date: September 25, 2007 Soybeans Local Elevators: (Sep) EAST AR:  914 to 932 (NC) Summ. 913 to 932 River Elevators: (Sep) MISS: 929 to 949 ; AR & White 914 to 933 (NC) Summ. 914 to 949 Ark. Processor Bids: (Sep) 933 to 935  (NC) 933 to 935 Memphis:  (Sep) 935 to 943 (NC)  943 to 945 Riceland Foods:  (Sep) Stuttgart 933 ; Pendleton 932 ; West Memphis 939 Chicago Futures: Nov down 5 3/4 at  973   Jan  down  5 1/2  at  989   Mar down 6  at  996 3/4   Jul down 6  at  999 1/2   Nov '08 down 5 1/2  at  936   Today's Arkansas LDP rate for soybeans is: 0¢ Soybean Comment Soybeans closed the day down again. Prices remained strong most of the day; however a late round of selling caused prices to close down on the day. Reports of increased plantings in South America continue to pressure the market down. Downside potential is limited given the tight supplies in the U.S. The $1.75 rise in soybean prices over the last month has put the market in an overbought situation from a technical perspective. Declines experienced over the last few days are an attempt to ease some of those pressures. Wheat Cash bid for September at Memphis  836 1/4 to 843 1/4; Bids to farmers at Local Elevators 548-558; River Elevators 549-559; Chicago Futures: Dec up  9 1/2  at  887 1/4    Mar up 8 3/4  at  892    May up  10 1/2  at  793    Jul '08 unchanged    at  637 1/2    Jul '09 unchanged    at  590    Today's Arkansas LDP rate for wheat is: 0¢ Grain Sorghum Cash bid for September at Memphis  733 to 739; Bids to farmers at River Elevators 643-700; Today's Arkansas LDP rate for sorghum is: 0¢ Corn Cash bid for September at Memphis   351 3/4 to 357 3/4;   new crop at Memphis   384 to 389; Bids to farmers at River Elevators  336 to 347 Chicago Futures: Dec down  1 3/4  at  371 3/4    Mar down  1 3/4  at  387 1/4    May down  2 1/4  at  396 1/4    Dec '08 down  2 1/2  at  414 1/4    Today's Arkansas LDP rate for corn is: 0¢ Grain Comment December wheat continues to post gains. Prices exceeded the magic $9 level early; however fell back to just under $8.90 by the close. Private forecasters continue to drop the Australian production number causing importers to come to the U.S. for Wheat. USDA continues to report large tenders of U.S. wheat forcing prices higher. Cotton & Rice  Date: September 25, 2007 Cotton Spot Price, Grade 41 Staple 34: Memphis down 15 at  6158   Greenwood down  15 at 6158 New York Futures: Oct down  16  at  6308    Dec down  15  at  6608    Mar down  10  at  6915    May down  15  at  7025    Dec '08 down  1  at  7400  This week's LDP rate for cotton is  0 cents   The estimate for next week is  0 cents Cotton Comment Cotton prices closed with marginal losses today. Weakness in the grain and oilseed market made it difficult for cotton to sustain yesterday’s modest gains. The market continues to be overbought and runs the risk of a correction. Prices are not expected to rebound as importers are not buying and the funds are in a profit taking mode after last month's run up in prices. Rice Long Grain Cash Bid for  Sep/Oct 1038  to  1076/cwt   Nov 1038/cwt  to  - - - Chicago Futures: Nov down  1 1/2  at  1148    Jan down  1  at  1181    Mar down  1  at  1205    May down  6  at  1212    - - -   - - -  at  - - -  Today's Arkansas LDP rate for long grain rice is  0¢ medium grain rice is  0¢ Rice Comment November rice closed the day mixed posting only modest losses. Prices continue to remain around the contract high of $11.58, but are unable to close above that resistance. Weakening in soybean and corn prices did not help rice prices today. Tight U.S. and world stocks will limit the downside potential and will provide support. Cattle & Hogs  Date: September 25, 2007 Cattle As reported by Federal-State Market News, receipts were 2,234 head at sales in Fort Smith & Marshall.  Compared with last week, feeder steers sold mostly $2-$5 lower . Steers:  Medium & Large Frame 1   400 to 450 lbs. 119 to 129   500 to 550 lbs. 109 to 119   600 to 700 lbs. 102 to 112  Medium & Large Frame 2   400 to 450 lbs. 107 to 117 Heifers:  Medium & Large Frame 1   400 to 450 lbs. 101 to 111  Medium & Large Frame 2   400 to 450 lbs. 91 to 101 Slaughter Cows, Boners 42   to   47.50 Light Weight 30 to 34 Bulls, Yield Grade   1   1000   to   2100 lbs.   57   to   62.50, high dressing $62.50-65 Midwest Steers   n/a   at   - - -   to   - - - Panhandle Steers   n/a   at   - - -   to   - - - Oklahoma City Feeders Steers 500 to 550 lbs. 117.50 to 129   600 to 650 lbs. 112 to 122.50 Heifers 500 to 550 lbs. 110.50 to 116   600 to 650 lbs. 103 to 111 Chicago Futures: Live Cattle: Oct down 7 at 9757   Dec down 27 at 10050 Feeders: Oct down 17 at 11607   Jan down 35 at 11490 Cattle Comment Live cattle gave back some of the gains from yesterday’s strong move, after some speculative price taking. Tight packer and feedlot margins continue to pressure beef prices. Hogs Peoria: were $1.5     lower   at   37   to   38.5 Chicago Futures: Oct down 52 at 6100   Dec down 102 at 6230 Sheep St. Paul sheep shorn slaughter lambs   at   n/a   to   - - - Hogs Comment Lean hog prices continued to decline today. Weak cash market fundamentals, combined with falling wholesale pork prices and record-high stocks of frozen pork are causing concern. October hogs are trading at their lowest level this year. Poultry  Date: September 25, 2007 Eggs New York:  Ex. Lg. 129-133; Lg. 127-131; Med. 92-96; Chicago:  Ex. Lg. 121-129; Lg. 119-127; Med. 86-94; Eastern Region Turkeys Hens: 8-16 lbs. 92-96 Toms: 16-24 lbs. 92-96   Delmarva Broilers U.S. Grade A Trade sentiment was weak. Supplies of all sizes were at least adequate to ample and attractively priced to help clear additional product. In production areas, live supplies were moderate at desirable to heavy weights. ---------------------------------------- HOW TO UNSUBSCRIBE You are receiving this newsletter because you requested that your e-mail address be added to the Arkansas Farm Bureau Market Report. To unsubscribe or change your subscription information, go to http://www.arfb.com/commodity/daily_rpt_email.asp ---------------------------------------- QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? If you have any comments or questions about this e-newsletter please e-mail us at mktrpt@arfb.com Arkansas Farm Bureau 10720 Kanis Road Little Rock, AR 72211 501-224-4400 Copyright 2007 Arkansas Farm Bureau, Inc. All rights reserved