FULL GOSPEL MISSION
887 W. Spruce Ave., Ravenna, OH 44266
Rev. Barbara A. Davis, Pastor
January 06, 2013 PASTOR PEN: HAPPY NEW YEAR 2013 Ever had one of those days? Weeks? Years? It's the kind of time when you wonder what could go wrong next. For most of us, 2012 has been "one of those years." The car broke, the marriage broke, the kids are still broke, wrecked vehicles, legal issues, a death in the family, flooded basement, and broken appliances.
This is the point where I say, "Why me? Why do I have to worry about health issues? Why do I have to deal with financial problems? Why do I have to face loss of property and loved ones?" I would guess that everyone reading this is facing some problems of their own. In this life, no one is immune to difficulties, sometimes real traumas. I've often said that if I didn't have the Lord, I don't think I could make it. It is the presence of the Lord that takes me over the rough paths, through the valleys and keeps
me safe in the midst of the storm.
So many scriptures tell of God's faithfulness regardless of the circumstances. Paul, the writer of Philippians, faced unbelievable trials like most of us have never faced. Philippians 3 reads, "Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ. ...One thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus."
Paul didn't focus on the "have not’s." He focused on what he had in Christ Jesus.
I John 2 reads, "Do not love the world or the things in the world...The world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever...And this is the promise that He has promised us – eternal life."
When we look at circumstances, we can become fearful. God knew that could happen, so He wrote I John 4:18, "There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear...We love Him because He first loved us." Sometimes situations look impossible. The Bible speaks to this several places. Matthew 17:20 talks about casting out evil spirits and standing against the devil. "If you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,' and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you."
Matthew 19:26 is talking about who can have eternal salvation. "Jesus looked at them and said to them, ‘With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.'" Luke 1:37 are words
from an angel referring to Elizabeth being pregnant when she was old and God working in the natural life that which is seemingly impossible. "For with God nothing will be impossible." Whatever you are facing, know that God is in your circumstances. He is working although you might not recognize His hand at work. He knows the best plans for you and He will provide what is truly needed.
My prayer for you in 2013 comes from III John 1:2. "Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers."
From Monday night message: Stop making excuses
Pastor Barb challenges you in 2013 S.T.A.R.T a new, a fresh—God started by sending his son to save your soul, won’t you start something with him?
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PRAYER LIST: Tony---illness Lois
Mooney Devria
St.Aubin---health Hazen Ministries ALL MILITARY---Zack &Shawn Center of Hope Miss Jenny B. and Dennis—recovery Libby--health RC
& Esther—health Gene & Debbie--Grandchild Dale
and Sheila Don & Sue Duncan Angela bosses granddaughter—illness SOULS
Rev.
Donnie Turner—health Rev. Mack
Turner—health Sister Rachael & Church Calvary Crusade FGCC/Radio&
Ministers Sister Helen Ballew Arthur Wilson—health Will & Amber—& family Barb K—job Betty’s Nephew and Family Rev. Charles & Sue Herron Zach
and Ella Lost love one Anne C--Cancer Grieving families—especially as the Holiday
approach Newtown, CN--families
Sister Sally devotion word to take with you this week: “Role Models" For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.—John 13:15. As we start a New Year ask yourself how can I be a Godly example to others? Whether we like it or not people are going to be examining our lives. Are they going to be able to see Jesus through your actions or words? Jesus is coming very soon!! Let’s win all the souls we can in 2013.
Reflect &Pray Titus 2:7 tells us that we are to set an example for others.
Jokes of the week---- Best
Uses for Holiday Fruitcake
· Bury it in the back yard for future archaeologists to
discover.
· Give it to your child for a science project.
· Hang on to it to find out if there REALLY is more than one
fruitcake that's making its rounds every year!
· Use it to hold up a broken table or chair leg. Or to pave
freeways or driveway pot holes, just fill in the hole and flatten.
· Mash several of
them down and use for mortar when building a log cabin.
· Use it as an
exercise stepping block for step aerobics.
· Donate to the
Road Kill Cafe for a wonderful dessert
· Last but not
least try to eat them—that one way to get rid of them.
A
collector of rare books ran into an acquaintance who told him he had just
thrown away an old Bible that he found in a dusty, old box. He happened to
mention that Guten-somebody-or-other had printed it.
"Not Gutenberg?" gasped the
collector. "Yes, that was
it!"
"You idiot! You've thrown away one of the first books ever printed. A copy recently sold at auction for half a million dollars!"
"Oh, I don't think this book would have been worth anything close to that much," replied the man. "It was scribbled all over in the margins by some guy named Martin Luther."
"You idiot! You've thrown away one of the first books ever printed. A copy recently sold at auction for half a million dollars!"
"Oh, I don't think this book would have been worth anything close to that much," replied the man. "It was scribbled all over in the margins by some guy named Martin Luther."
FYI: A special thank you to Sis. Terri for running
the quarter stand, last year we made $ 280.00 in profit from pop and candy
sales. Also thank you to Cara and other
who filled in for her during her absences. Stop and see us!!!!
The
Pastor and I would also like to thank Bro. Willard, Sister Grace, Charlie,
David, Pauline, and Cody for taking the decoration down in the sanctuary. It looks clean, but empty! Only 11 months till they go back up!
Gossip:
Could it be true, that a certain young lady let the Holy Ghost get in
her life, why yes it is, so pray for her strength, she will need it as Satan
fights on!!
And
last but not least who is Sister Willard?
BREAKFAST
FUNDRAISER JANUARY 12th at 8:30, worker at 7:30!!!!!!!!!
Fellowship
Meeting February 16---Aglow Saturday Morning 9:30 am be there!!!
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