Newsletter - Full Gospel Mission Church

FULL GOSPEL MISSION 887 W. Spruce Ave., Ravenna, OH 44266 Rev. Barbara A. Davis, Pastor Pastors Pen June 9, 2013:Paul Harvey says: I don't believe in Santa Claus, but I'm not going to sue somebody for singing a Ho-Ho-Ho  song in December. I don't agree with Darwin, but I didn't go out and  hire a lawyer when my high school teacher taught his Theory of  Evolution Life, liberty or your pursuit of happiness will not be endangered  because someone says a 30-second prayer before a football game.  So what's the big deal? It's not like somebody is up there reading the  entire book of Acts. They're just talking to a God they believe in and asking him to grant safety to the players on the field and the fans  going home from the game. But it's a Christian prayer, some will argue. Yes, and this is the  United States of America, a country founded on Christian principles.  According to our very own phone book, Christian churches  outnumber all others better than 200-to-1. So what would you  expect -- somebody chanting Hare Krishna? If I went to a football game in Jerusalem, I would expect to hear a  Jewish prayer. If I went to a soccer game in Baghdad, I would expect to hear a  Muslim prayer. If I went to a ping pong match in China, I would expect to hear  someone pray to Buddha. And I wouldn't be offended. It wouldn't bother me one bit. When in  Rome. But what about the atheists? is another argument. What about them? Nobody is asking them to be baptized. We're not going to pass the collection plate. Just humor us for 30 seconds. If that's asking too much, bring a Walkman or a pair of ear plugs. Go to the bathroom.  Visit the concession stand. Call your lawyer! Unfortunately, one or two will make that call. One or two will tell  thousands what they can and cannot do. I don't think a short prayer  at a football game is going to shake the world's foundations.  Christians are just sick and tired of turning the other cheek while our  courts strip us of all our rights. Our parents and grandparents taught  us to pray before eating; to pray before we go to sleep. Our Bible  tells us to pray without ceasing. Now a handful of people and their  lawyers are telling us to cease praying. God, help us. And if that last  sentence offends you, well... just sue me. The silent majority has been silent too long.. It's time we let that one  or two who scream loud enough to be heard that the vast majority  don't care what they want. It is time the majority rules! It's time we tell them, you don't have to pray; you don't have to say  the pledge of allegiance; you don't have to believe in God or attend  services that honor Him. That is your right, and we will honor your  right ... But by golly, you are no longer going to take our rights away. We are fighting back and we WILL WIN! God bless us one and all ... especially those who denounce Him, God bless America , despite all her faults. She is still the greatest nation of all. God bless our service men who are fighting to protect our right to pray and worship. May 2013 be the year the silent majority is heard  and we put God back as the foundation of our families and  institutions. Keep looking up!!! Jesus said, "If you are ashamed of me, I will be  ashamed of you, before My Father." PRAYER LIST: Mr. Myers Shower project Sister Bishop—Health Libby Hazen Ministries Carol 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 Ron Beaver-G-daughter--recovery!  Rev. Donnie, Mack Turner—health Calvary Crusade  FGCC/Radio& Ministers Sister Helen Ballew Arthur Wilson—health Ty--cancer Buster--stroke  ONE ANOTHER Rev. Charles & Sue Herron Center of Hope  Anne C--Cancer Zach Sister Anne H. & Family Barbie & Kids Carol & Betty Ella Sister Racheal Opal Miller-health Eric & Teri K. Euel  HE LOST Rev. Barb Davis and the church leadership Workers in the church Murphys, Stewart, Sims all the griving familes for loves one gone on.. ..Linda Weber's husband John has stage 4 lung cancer--needs a  miracle Sister Opal Miller promoted to Glory, remember her daughter/Michigan church JOKE/FYI: Say What? (Things seen in print, curiously expressed.) The burglar was about 30 years old, white, 5' 10", with wavy hair  weighing about 150 pounds. The family lawyer will read the will tomorrow at the residence of  Mr. Hannon, who died June 19 to accommodate his relatives. Mrs. Shirley Baxter, who went deer hunting with her husband, is  very proud that she was able to shoot a fine buck as well as her  husband. Organ donations from the living reached a record high last year,  outnumbering donors who are dead for the first time. The dog was hungry and made the mistake of nipping a 2-year-old  that was trying to force feed it in his ear. We spent most of our time sitting on the back porch watching the  cows playing Scrabble and reading. 　 A father and his small son were standing in front of the tiger's cage at  the zoo. The father was explaining how ferocious and strong tigers  are, and junior was taking it all in with a serious expression. "Dad,"  the boy said finally, "if the tiger got out of his cage and ate you up ... " "Yes, son?" the father said expectantly. " ... what bus should I take  home?" No work meeting 6/6 due to rain, Don't forget Monday evening 6 pm  to clean and be ready for Camp meeting 2013..Get ready for a move  of God, I am R U? CAMP MEETING 2013 Wednesday night: June 12....Speaker Doc. Chris Bowen....7 p.m. Thurday night June 13.....Speaker Doc. Chris Bowen.....7 p.m. Friday night June 14....Speaker Rev. Bill Davis....7 p.m. Communion/ordination service Saturday....Minister meet 10 a.m. Picnic at Noon...bring a dish and  join us 1 pm ish.....Afternoon singing...come be part of the worship.... 　 Zoo trip for the classes....Saturday June 22, 2013, see Sis. Crystal for  details 　 　 A special thank you goes out to Pastor Barb Davis, Sister Susan, Sister Sally, Cody, Bro. Bill, Ella, Sister Grace and Bro. Willard, the  basement was flooded Thursday, the call went out, and these  responded to the need. We work until almost 10 p.m. on Friday night. Thankfully a new sub pump is installed and the baptistry is cleaned,  and the office is scrubbed, more work is needed. But again thanks for  these saints of God who came through in a pinch. Also a final note Sister Opal Miller, age 94 of the Taylor Michigan  church has been promoted to heaven. Please pray for her daughter  Devria and the family at the Full Gospel Christian Church in Taylor  Michigan. Pastor Charles Bishop is the host pastor up in Taylor, and  the church family will miss her very much. Calling hours are 1-4 on Monday a private family funeral on Tuesday  at Howe-Peterson Funeral Home in Taylor Michigan. The address is  9800 S. Telegraph, Taylor 48180