FULL
GOSPEL MISSION
887 W.
Spruce Ave., Ravenna, OH 44266
Rev.
Barbara A. Davis, Pastor
August 19,
2012 PASTOR PEN: In Honor of Rev. Charles R. Brown a veteran of both the United
States and the Greatest Army of the Lord Jesus Christ: Flag Folding & The Meaning of Each Fold! Unknown----I guess this settles the "One
Nation Under God" debate once and
for all. Do you know that at military funerals, the 21 gun salute stands for
the sum of the numbers in the year 1776? Have you ever noticed the honor guard pays
meticulous attention correctly folding the American flag 13 times? You probably thought it was to symbolize the
original 13 colonies, but we learn something new every day!
The 1st fold of our flag is a symbol of life.
The 2nd fold is a symbol of our belief in eternal life.
The 3rd fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veterans departing our
ranks who gave a portion of their lives for the defense of our country to
attain peace throughout the world.
The 4th fold represents
our weaker nature, for as American citizens trusting in God, it is to Him we
turn in times of peace as well as in time of war for His divine guidance.
The 5th fold is a tribute to our country, for in the words of Stephen Decaur,
"Our Country, in dealing with other countries, may she always be right;
but it is still our country, right or wrong.
The 6th fold is for where our hearts lie. It is with our heart that We pledge
allegiance to the flag of the United States Of America, and the Republic for
which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice
for all.
The 7th fold is a tribute to our Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed
Forces that we protect our country and our flag against all her enemies,
whether they be found within or without the boundaries of our republic.
The 8th fold is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow
of death, that we might see the light of day.
The 9th fold is a tribute to womanhood, and Mothers. For it has been through
their faith, their love, loyalty and devotion that the character of the men and
women who have made this country great has been molded.
The 10th fold is a
tribute to the father, for he too, has given his sons and daughters for the
defense of our country since they were first born.
The 11th fold represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King
Solomon and glorifies in the Hebrews’ eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac and
Jacob.
The 12th fold represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in the
Christians’ eyes, God the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit.
The 13th fold, or when the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost
reminding us of our nation’s motto, "In God We Trust." After the flag
is completely folded and tucked in, it takes on the appearance of a cocked hat,
ever
reminding us of the soldiers who served under General George Washington, and
the Sailors and Marines who served under Captain John Paul Jones, who were
followed by their comrades and shipmates in the Armed Forces of the United
States, preserving for us the rights, privileges and freedoms we enjoy today.
There are some traditions and ways of doing things that have deep meaning. In
the future, you’ll see flags folded and now you will know why.
PRAYER
LIST: Axel Bradeck—illness Loretta
S—bone cancer
Miss Jenny B. and
Dennis—recovery from strokes RC & Esther—health Rev. Mike Bonecutter Dale and Sheila—job/baby/personal Anne
C.
Arthur Wilson—health
Rev.’s Opdyke & Rev. Beaver---both lost spouseRev. Donnie Turner—health Rev.
Mack Turner—health Sister
RachealCalvary Crusade FGCC/Radio&
Ministers Sister Helen Ballew Hazen Ministries ALL MILITARY---Zac&Shawn Center of Hope
JOKE OF THE
WEEK: A redhead, brunette and blonde were on their way to
Heaven.
God told them the stairway to Heaven was 1000
steps, and on every 5th step He’d tell them a joke. But, they must not laugh or
else they couldn’t enter heaven.
The brunette went first and started laughing
on the 65th step, so she could not enter Heaven.
The redhead went next and started laughing on
the 320th step, so she could not enter Heaven either.
Then, it was the blonde’s turn. When she got
to the 999th step, she started laughing.----“Why are you laughing?” God asked.
“I didn’t tell a joke.”
“I know,” the blonde replied. “I just got the
first one.”
The
Way to Heaven----The Rev. Billy Graham tells of a
time early in his career when he arrived in a small town to preach a sermon.
Wanting to mail a letter, he asked a young boy where the post office was. When
the boy told him, Rev. Graham thanked him and said, “If you’ll come to the
Baptist church this evening, you can hear me telling everyone how to get to
Heaven.”
“I don’t think I’ll be there,” the
boy said. “You don’t even know your way to the post office.”
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE YOUNG
PEOPLE FOR THE BASKET AND THE AWARD PLAQUE.
ALSO A BIG THANKS FOR ALL THE PRAYER DURING MY SURGERY---MAY GOD BLESS
YOU ALL—billyd
ALSO A BIG THANK YOU FOR THE GREAT
JOB OF HELPING WITH FUNERAL OF REV. C.R. BROWN—WHAT EVER YOU DID IT WAS NOTICED
BY GOD AND APPREICATED BY ALL--
