FULL GOSPEL MISSION
887 W. Spruce Ave., Ravenna, OH 44266
Rev. Barbara A. Davis, Pastor
Pastors Pen, October 20, 2013.....2 Timothy 2:15. Here it
is: "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not
to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."
There it is. The "study" that this verse is
talking about is studying the "word of truth" ? which is God's word,
the Bible. We must study it to get the answers. We must study it to be
"approved unto God." Someone said they'll never be able to ban prayer
completely from schools as long as there are tests given. How true.
Now, the same principle applies everyday in our lives. Our
lives have many "tests."
An athlete can't ask God to help him win the race or the
game if he hasn't exercised and practiced long and hard for the event.
A concert pianist can't ask God to help him play the
composition flawlessly unless he's studied and practiced conscientiously for
the concert.
A lawyer can't ask God to help him win a case in court
unless he has performed exhaustive legal research and diligently prepared his
case.
We might want God to pop an answer into our heads to a
problem we're facing in our everyday lives. And He might do just that. But most
likely, he wants us to have studied "our textbook" ? the Bible. God
has already given answers to all of the major life problems we face. They're in
the Bible. If we don't read the Bible, how would we know?
Ask any long-time Christian about this and they will
probably be able to recall for you times when, as they faced a particular
trial, suddenly a passage of Scripture would come to their minds which would
provide the answer or the comfort or the assurance that they needed at that
moment. This is God at work through His Holy Spirit, reminding us of what we've
already read.
The Living Bible paraphrase renders "rightly dividing
the word of truth" in this way: "Know what his Word says and
means." Can it be said more plainly?
We get to know what the Word says by reading and studying
it. We get to know what it says and means by listening to solid Bible teaching
from gifted Bible preachers. And we know and understand by being open to the
Holy Ghost's counsel.
Psalm 119:11. Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I
might sin against thee.
It takes regular and attentive study. But when it comes to
the tests that life inevitably throws at us, that's how we can pass them
"with flying colors."
PRAYER LIST:
Rev. Earnie Mounts
Sister Bishop
Jenny/Dennis–recovery
Hazen Ministries (especially Marge)
Worker in the church
Bro. Mark-pancreites
Dave Duncan–cancer
Devria St.Aubin—health
RC & Esther—health
Don & Sue Duncan
Sister Rachael/ Euel
Bro. & Sis. Ballew
Effie Bates—health
Bill, Susan & Cody
Rev. Donnie Turner, Health/Miracle
Rev. Mack Turner—health
Rev. Charles & Sue Herron
Rev. Barb Davis
The church leadership/teachers
Zack, Courtney & Ella
Gene & Debbie--Grandchild
Dixie–health Military / Government
Ladies at the Bakery/Sheila-surgery
Steve Sabo- recovery
Grieving Families
John Weber-cancer
Colton Clities
Marie-cancer Whaley’s and church
Sharon P–Recovery. Sister Miriam
Doug Vail
Eric Terri Barbie & Babies
Rev. Tim Edwards–health Calvary Crusade
Center of Hope
FGCC fellowship/radio
Myers shower project
Libby & Karen -health
Anne C-cancer
Rev. Jimmy Russell-health
JOKE..Government surveyors came to Ole's farm in the fall
and asked if they could do some surveying. Ole agreed, and Lena even served
them a nice meal at noon time. The next spring, the two surveyors stopped by
and told Ole, "Because you were so kind to us, we wanted to give you this
bad news in person instead of by letter." Ole replied, "What's the
bad news?" The surveyors stated, "Well, after our work here, we
discovered your farm is not in Minnesota but is actually in Wisconsin!"
Ole looked at Lea and said, "That's the best news I have heard in a long
time. I just told Lena this morning that I don't think I can take another
winter in Minnesota."
KEEP LOOKING UP JESUS IS COMING
2013 food drive
50 plus
Murphys
Davis, Bill & Sue
Pastor Barb
Tribbles
J. Phelps
Boss Betty
Larry & Vicki
Grace & Willard
Gordon & Tina
Duncans
Debbie Hahn
Helen N.
under 50
Charlie--captain
Staurt family & Helen
Straw Family
Pauline
Davis, Dave Family
Sylvia Anne H.
Hughes family
Sally
Becca
Sabo's family
Steve L
Steve W.
Jeff Hahn
Cody Davis
50 plus Under 50
Bro. Jack & Sis. Mary Murphy Charlie D.
Bro. Bill & Sis Susan Davis Becky Stuart & family
& Helen
FYI: Extra
Funny...Church feuds are not uncommon, especially among cliques in the
congregation. But when the pastor and choir director get into it, stand aside.
One week our preacher preached on commitment, and how we should dedicate
ourselves to service. The director then led the choir in singing, 'I Shall Not
Be Moved.' The next Sunday, the preacher preached on giving and how we should
gladly give to the work of the Lord. The choir director then led the song,
'Jesus Paid It All.' The next Sunday, the preacher preached on gossiping and
how we should watch our tongues. The hymn was 'I Love To Tell The Story.' The
preacher became disgusted over the situation and the next Sunday he told the
congregation he was considering resigning. The choir then sang 'Oh, Why Not
Tonight.' When the preacher resigned the next week he told the church that
Jesus had led him there and Jesus was taking him away. The choir then sang,
'What A Friend We Have in Jesus.'
No work meeting, but a big thank you to all who donated, or
worked in the Spaghetti Dinner!!! May god bless you real good!!!!!
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