FULL GOSPEL MISSION
HAPPY EASTER
HE IS RISEN, HE IS RISEN INDEED
FULL GOSPEL MISSION
887 W. Spruce Ave., Ravenna, OH 44266
Rev. Barbara A. Davis, Pastor
Pastors Pen March 31, 2012: HAPPY EASTER, HE IS RISEN, HE IS
RISEN INDEED!!!!! May God bless you today and every day, Rev. Barb Davis,
Pastor
Why the cross? Paul, in Ephesians 2:8-9, tells us, "For
by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is
the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast." There is a
penalty for sin. And it had to be paid.
That's why Christ came. He came to pay the penalty once and
for all. Nobody else could do it. The lamb had to be "spotless." That
Lamb of God had to be sinless so that price being paid would be for others'
sins and not His. And that Lamb of God was Christ Himself.
What was the penalty? Death. Scripture tells us
"...without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins" (Hebrews
9:22). The principle was foreshadowed throughout the Old Testament. Christ —
the perfect sacrifice — came to pay that penalty by dying on the Cross. Christ
paid the price of sin – so we wouldn't have to. He paid a debt He did not owe –
to pay a debt we could not pay.
The oft-cited acrostic for "GRACE" says it all:
"God'sRiches At Christ's Expense." God's riches in glory are
available to us only because Christ paid the price at Calvary.
That's how far God would go to save us.
God's greatest expression of His love and His grace was
shown by the Cross.
PRAYER LIST: Mr. Myers Shower project Sister Bishop—Health
Libby Hazen Ministries ALL OUR MILITARY---Zack &Shawn Hank-Cancer
Jenny B. and Dennis—recovery Devria St.Aubin---health RC
& Esther—health Gene & Debbie--Grandchild Don & Sue Duncan The
Church Ron Beaver-Granddaughter--health Rev. Donnie, Mack Turner—health SOULS
Calvary Crusade FGCC/Radio& Ministers Sister Helen Ballew Arthur
Wilson—health Betty’s Nephew & Sister in law Zach and Ella Rev. Charles
& Sue Herron Center of Hope Anne C--Cancer Carol & Betty Grieving
Families Will & Amber—& family DC & Barbie Sharon..— Sister Racheal
Bill Mooney, son of Lois Mooney had a heart attack needs
prayer!!!!
Angie's brother-in-law Euel came thru surgery great!! Still
desires your prayer
JOKES:Q. What did the Easter Bunny say to the carrot? A.
"It's been nice gnawing you!" ................ ... Q. How do rabbits
travel? A. By HAREplanes
. Q. Where does the Easter bunny eat breakfast? A. IHOP.
........ Q...How does Moses make his tea? Hebrews it.
Now a special Commentary by Sister Cara Sabo: Monday is
April Fools Day.......FLORIDA COURT SETS ATHEIST HOLY DAY ------In Florida, an
atheist created a case against Easter and Passover Holy days. He hired an
attorney to bring a discrimination case against Christians and Jews and
observances of their holy days. The argument was that it was unfair that
atheists had no such recognized days.
The case was brought before a judge. After listening to the
passionate presentation by the lawyer, the judge banged his gavel declaring,
"Case dismissed!" The lawyer immediately stood and objecting to the
ruling saying, "Your honor, how can you possibly dismiss this case? The
Christians have Christmas, Easter and others. The Jews have Passover, Yom
Kippur and Hanukkah, yet my client and all other atheists have no such
holidays."
The judge leaned forward in his chair saying, "But you
do. Your client, counselor, is woefully ignorant." The lawyer said,"
Your Honor, we are unaware of any special observance or holiday for
atheists."
The judge said, "The calendar says April 1st is April
Fool's Day. Psalm 14:1 states, 'The fool says in his heart, there is no God.'
Thus, it is the opinion of this court, that, if your client says there is no
God, then he is a fool. Therefore, April 1st is his day. Court is
adjourned." You gotta love a Judge that knows his scripture!
Pastor Barb, Bill and Susan would like to thank Sister Renee
for the yummy chocholates for Easter. God bless!!!!
HAPPY EASTER--HE IS RISEN!!!
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