Newsletter - Full Gospel Mission

 FULL GOSPEL MISSION

 887 W. Spruce Ave., Ravenna, OH 44266

 Rev. Barbara A. Davis, Pastor

 Pastors Pen, July 21, 2013.......The Guest .......Author Unknown....A few months before I was born, my dad met a stranger who was new to our small Tennessee town. From the beginning, Dad was fascinated with this enchanting newcomer and soon invited him to live with our family. The stranger was quickly accepted and was around to welcome me into the world a few months later.

 As I grew up, I never questioned his place in our family. Mom taught me to love the Word of God. Dad taught me to obey it. But the stranger was our storyteller. He could weave the most fascinating tales. Adventures, mysteries and comedies were daily conversations. He could hold our whole family spellbound for hours each evening.

 He was like a friend to the whole family. He took Dad, Bill and me to our first major league baseball game. He was always encouraging us to see the movies, and he even made arrangements to introduce us to several movie stars. The stranger was an incessant talker. Dad didn’t seem to mind but sometimes Mom would quietly get up—while the rest of us were enthralled with one of his stories of faraway places—and go to her room and read her Bible and pray. I wonder now if she ever prayed that the stranger would leave. My Dad ruled our household with certain moral convictions. But this stranger never felt an obligation to honor them.

 Profanity was not allowed in our house—not from us, our friends, or adults. Our longtime visitor, however, used occasional four-letter words that burned my ears and made Dad squirm. To my knowledge, the stranger was never confronted. Dad didn’t permit alcohol in his home. But the stranger enlightened us to other ways of life. He often offered us beer and other alcoholic beverages. He made cigarettes look tasty, cigars manly, and pipes distinguished.

 He talked freely about sex. His comments were sometimes blatant, sometimes suggestive, and generally embarrassing. I know now that my early concepts of the man/woman relationship were influenced by the stranger.

 I believe it was only by the grace of God the stranger did not influence us even more. Time after time he opposed my parents’ values. Yet he was seldom rebuked and never asked to leave. More than thirty years have passed since the stranger moved in with the young family on Morningside Drive.

 But if I were to walk into my parents’ home today, I would still see him sitting over in a corner, waiting for someone to listen to him talk and watch him draw his pictures. His name? We always called him TV.

PRAYER LIST:

 Mr. Myers Shower project

 Sister Bishop

 Jenny/Dennis–recovery

 Hazen Ministries

 ALL OUR MILITARY

 Bro. Mark-cancer

 Hank W.-Cancer /Carol

 Devria St.Aubin---health

 RC & Esther—health

 Don & Sue Duncan

 Sister Rachael/ Euel

 Bro. & Sis. Ballew

 Arthur Wilson—health

 Connie-brain surgery/recovery

 Center of Hope---SOULS

 Dale/Charlie-jobs

 Bill, Susan & Cody

 Rev. Donnie Turner, Health/Miracle

 Rev. Mack Turner—health

 Rev. Charles & Sue Herron

 Rev. Barb Davis & the church leadership Workers in the church

 Calvary Crusade

 Zack, Courtney & Ella

 Gene & Debbie--G-child

 Karen–health

 Libby-health problems

 Grieving families

 THE CHURCH

 Steve Sabo-therapy & Surgery

 Grieving Families

 John Weber-cancer

 Pray for the President!

 Anne C--Cancer

 Colton Clities

 Jokes: The Return After thirty years of wondering why he didn't look like his sister’s or brother’s, Dale finally got up the nerve to ask his mother if he was adopted. "Yes, you were, son," his mother said as she started to cry softly. "But it didn't work out and they brought you back." (That explains a lot of things Dale!!)

 Work Meeting update: Pastor Barb, Dale, Bill and Cody mowing, Dale wall repair, Bill & Dale Tractor repair. Susan, Juanita, Pauline set up sale, Dale and Bill went in and help after finishing up the lawn. Friday at the sale...Bill, Susan, Pauline, Juanita, Dale and Cody. Pastor Barb brought us lunch, thanks so much......Saturday breakfast, thanks Sister Grace, Sheila, Missy, Cara, Susan, Bill, Dale, Juanita, and Pauline. Sister Renee came in about 8:30, what a relief it is to have help. Sally & Steven W. also joined us at the breakfast to work, thanks!!!! Juanita ran the sale, and then Cara, Cody, Bill, Susan, Pauline, Juanita cleaned up, Steve put up a couple of picture for us, thank you all for all you do for the Kingdom of God. God bless!!!!!!!

Thank you rummage sale shoppers and breakfast buyers!

Newsletter - FULL GOSPEL MISSION

FULL GOSPEL MISSION

887 W. Spruce Ave., Ravenna, OH 44266

Rev. Barbara A. Davis, Pastor

Pastors Pen, June 23, 2103: A Rest of the Story: A young boy by the name of James had a desire to be the most famous manufacturer and salesman of cheese in the world. He planned on becoming rich and famous by making and selling cheese and began with a little buggy pulled by a pony named Paddy. After making his cheese, he would load his wagon and he and Paddy would drive down the streets of Chicago to sell the cheese. As the months passed, the young boy began to despair because he was not making any money, in spite of his long hours and hard work.

Many years after this, the young boy, now a man, stood as Sunday School Superintendent at North Shore Baptist Church in Chicago and said, "I would rather be a layman in the North Shore Baptist Church than to head the greatest corporation in America. My first job is serving Jesus."

So, every time you take a take a bite of Philadelphia Cream cheese, sip a cup of Maxwell House, mix a quart of Kool-Aid, slice up a DiGiorno Pizza, cook a pot of Macaroni & Cheese, spread some Grey Poupon, stir a bowl of Cream of Wheat, slurp down some Jell-O, eat the cream out of the middle of an Oreo cookie, or serve some Stove Top, remember a boy, his pony named Paddy, and the promise little James L. Kraft made to serve God and work as He directed.

RAYER LIST:

. The Myers Shower project

Sister Bishop

Libby/ Jenny/Dennis

Hazen Ministries

ALL OUR MILITARY

Bro. Mark-cancer

Hank W.-Cancer /Carol

Devria St.Aubin---health

RC & Esther—health Gene & Debbie--G-child Don & Sue Duncan

Rev. Donnie,Rev. Mack Turner—health

The family of the young man who passed away at camp.

FGCC/Radio& Ministers Bro. &Sis. Ballew

Arthur Wilson—health

Connie-brain surgery

Rev. Charles&Sue Herron Center of Hope---SOULS

Anne C--Cancer

Bill, Susan & Cody

Calvary Crusade Barbie & Kids

Debbie-stage 4 cancer

Zack, Courtney&Ella

Sister Racheal/ Euel

Eric & Teri K.

John Weber-Cancer

Rev. Barb Davis and the church leadership Workers in the church

Jokes: DEA Agent stopped at a ranch in Texas and talked to an old rancher. He told the rancher, "I need to inspect your ranch for illegally grown drugs." The rancher said, "okay, but don't go into that field over there...", as he pointed out the location. The DEA Agent verbally exploded and said, "look mister, I have the authority of the federal government with me!" Reaching into his rear back pocket, the arrogant officer removed his badge and proudly displayed it to the rancher. "See this badge?! This badge means I can go wherever I want... On any land! No questions asked, no answers given! Do you understand old man?!"

The rancher kindly nodded, apologized, and went about his chores. Moments later the rancher heard loud screams, he looked up and saw the DEA agent running for his life, being chased by the ranchers big Santa Gertrudis Bull...... With every step the bull was gaining ground on the officer, and it was likely that he'd sure enough get gored before he reached safety. The officer was clearly terrified. The old rancher threw down his tools, ran as fast as he could to the fence, and yelled at the top of his lungs......

"YOUR BADGE! SHOW HIM YOUR BADGE!"

FYI: Murphy's Laws of Parenting

1. The later you stay up, the earlier your child will wake up the next morning.

2. The gooier the food, the more likely it is to end up on the carpet.

3. The longer it takes you to make a meal, the less your child will like it.

4. A sure way to get something done is to tell a child not to do it.

5. For a child to become clean, something else must become dirty.

6. Toys multiply to fill any space available.

7. Yours is always the only child who doesn't behave.

8. If the shoe fits . . . it's expensive.

9. Backing the car out of the driveway causes your child to have to go to the bathroom.

Work Meeting update......June 20,2013.... David, Dale, Bill & Cody–mowed and clean the shed. Bro. Vic—tapes out of Boiler room.... May God bless you all!!!!!!

We pray that all of you enjoyed the Zoo, and are thankful that they didn’t keep any of our "animals" ........at least we hope they all are present and accounted for.......

FYI–DON’T FORGET JULY 13----MICHIGAN AT NOON C U THERE!!!!!!

THANK YOU AGAIN ALL YOU CAMP WORKERS!!! MAY GOD BLESS U!

A special thank you to Steven Williams who fixed our leak at the peak of the roof, from leaking into the sound room...as an offering, May God bless him real good......

LWF - A Blessing for Fathers on Father’s Day

A Blessing for Fathers on Father’s Day

BIBLE MEDITATION:
“Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord; that walketh in His ways. For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee. Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table. Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the Lord. The Lord shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life. Yea, and thou shalt see thy children’s children, and peace upon Jerusalem.” Psalm 128

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:
I am convinced that America’s families will not be changed until the dads in America are changed. The key is the father. God has given us a survival manual, and it begins with the father. He is to be a God-fearing, hard-working, worshipping man of God. He is to be bold, but he must also truly fear God.

What is the fear of God? Not a cringing dread of God, but love on its knees. And I am convinced that the man who fears God the most loves God the best.

Dads, your children need to see the fear of God in your life. I’ve made an observation of fathers. Do you know what makes a good dad? He is a man who is both strong and tender at the same time. Strong, but not afraid to hug, to kiss, to love, to speak softly and gently to the children.

ACTION POINT:
These children of yours are like olive plants round about your table. Dads, if you will do this, if you will put the emphasis upon your family, we are going to see good in this nation again.

Devotions taken from the messages of Adrian Rogers.
© 2013 Love Worth Finding Ministries | PO Box 38300 - Memphis, TN 38183-0300

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

LWF - My Eyes Were On You

My Eyes Were On You

BIBLE MEDITATION:
“Looking unto Jesus the Author and Finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:2

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:
There once was a king captured by the Roman army. They took the king with his family to stand before the Roman general to receive the sentence of death. The king fell on his face before the general and said, “You may do with me what you will, but spare my wife and children!” The Roman general was so moved by the plea that he released them all.

Later, the king asked his wife about some of the things they had seen while in the Roman general’s chamber. She said, “I didn't see anything. My eyes were only on the man who was willing to die for me.”

ACTION POINT:
“Turn your eyes upon Jesus. Look full in His wonderful face. And the things of earth will grow strangely dim in the light of His glory and grace.” May we be able to say, "My eyes are on the One who died for me, Jesus Christ. And I have eyes for no one but Him!”

Devotions taken from the messages of Adrian Rogers.
© 2011 Love Worth Finding Ministries | PO Box 38300 - Memphis, TN 38183-0300

Newsletter - FULL GOSPEL MISSION

FULL GOSPEL MISSION

887 W. Spruce Ave., Ravenna, OH 44266

Rev. Barbara A. Davis, Pastor

Pastors Pen June 2, 2013:A pastor was traveling last week, he saw an old man, and gave him a lift. While they were going, the old man said; my son, do you know what happened in Heaven last night?

The pastor was so terrified and hurriedly parked and asked; Sir, are you crazy? How would you get the information about Heaven? The Old man said; last night in Heaven God became very angry with man and asked the Angels to blow the trumpet. The angels picked up the trumpets and as they were about to blow it WHEN, Jesus fell down and began to plead in tears. The blood that came out of His hands and body were very fresh. He told God that His death shouldn't be in vain.

God couldn't stand the pains of the saint and the wickedness of the evil ones. So He said; "I AM GIVING THEM THEIR LAST CHANCE." Jesus then turned to the angels and told them to move down in their numerous numbers to tell the world that:

"THE END IS NEAR, JESUS IS COMING VERY SOON".

The pastor (sweating and crying) asked; sir, how did you know this? The OLD MAN replied; I am one of the Angels sent to the World. Please use every medium of communication to send this message. No time to waste, Please! And the old man disappeared.

Brethren, this story is real, Christ is coming Soon. PLEASE SAVE A SOUL TODAY. I Have done my part, it's now your turn to spread the Gospel.

No wealth can be compared to life everlasting in Heaven. If you are Ready to share this Message, share it with all you meet." May God bless you all.

Revelation 22: 7 Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book.

Camp meeting June 12-15------Dr. Chris Bowen June 12,13--Bill Davis June 14, Picnic (noonish)and Sing (1:30 ish) on the 15th....God is moving..be there!````

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 Betty Sims --Grief, lost two family members

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 THE LOST

Ty--cancer Buster--stroke Edith Tribble--Hospital ONE ANOTHER

Bro. & Sis. Murphy-- son passed away. Don Stewart Family-passing of Mom.

Linda Weber's husband John has stage 4 lung cancer--needs a miracle

　

JOKE/FYI: We are about to enter the BBQ season. Therefore it is important to refresh your memory on the etiquette of this sublime outdoor cooking activity . When a man volunteers to do the BBQ the following chain of events are put into motion: Routine... (1) The woman buys the food.

(2) The woman makes the salad, prepares the vegetables, and makes dessert.

(3) The woman prepares the meat for cooking, places it on a tray along with the necessary cooking utensils and sauces, and takes it to the man who is lounging beside the grill - coffee in hand.

(4) The woman remains outside the compulsory three meter exclusion zone where the exuberance of testosterone and other manly bonding activities can take place without the interference of the woman. NOW the important part:

(5) THE MAN PLACES THE MEAT ON THE GRILL. More routine...

(6) The woman goes inside to organise the plates and cutlery.

(7) The woman comes out to tell the man that the meat is looking great. He thanks her and asks if she will bring another pop while he flips the meat Important again: (8) THE MAN TAKES THE MEAT OFF THE GRILL AND HANDS IT TO THE WOMAN. More routine...

(9) The woman prepares the plates, salad, bread, utensils, napkins, sauces, and brings them to the table. (10) After eating, the woman clears the table and does the dishes. And most important of all: (11) Everyone praises the man and THANKS HIM for his cooking efforts. (12) The man asks the woman how she enjoyed ' her night off ', and, upon seeing her annoyed reaction, concludes that there's just NO pleasing some women.

　

Work meeting update....Thanks David, Cody and Bill & Davey work meet May 30, Cody & Davey continues the front step scraping , lawn mowed by David and Bill, and then David installed a light for our flag and ran the electric for the sign and the light. On Friday Susan, Pauline and Bill trimmed the bush in front of the ramp, and Bill and Pauline cleaned up behind the shed. Remember this is not a dump/trash area. On Saturday Bill got the floor in the primary room fixed. Thank You!!!

Also a big thank you to Susan, Becca, Renee, Pauline, Juanita, and Crystal for setting up the garage sale. (Davey/Cody Bill Becca carried it all in) Juanita ,Pauline, Bill, Susan, and Renee help to run the sale on Friday! And Juanita , Pauline, Bill, Sue and Cody ran the sale on Saturday. So sad that only David & sons had time to stop from our local church. SUPPORT.

Thanks Becca for the balls in the ball pit, FYI teachers are to clean up play area after use, with only Bill & David to mow it is too much for just 2 men.

FYI.....To all Concerned, Lowe's is now selling American Flag doormats. As the 4th of July is approaching, many stores are trying to increase their profits. Needless to say, the selling of American Flag doormats has many Veterans upset. Veterans feel that they fought for the American Flag, many losing their lives, and many permanently injured for the freedoms that the American Flag represents, yet Lowe's is now selling the American Flag as a doormat, " some-thing to be walked on, and something to wipe your feet on", as one veteran put it. "Are they slapping our faces or what", asked another veteran. The V.F.W, the American Legion, and several other organizations was immedately contacted. A veteran with 33 years in the U.S. Navy, had gone to Lowe's to buy $300.00 worth of lumber to build a fence, but when he saw Old Glory as a doormat, he flipped out, made Lowe's take back the lumber and refund his money. Several others walked out of the store. At the Lowe's in N. Charleston, SC, the manager took all the doormats off of display because of complaints and called Lowe's headquarters to report the consumer's and veterans complaints. Those who grew up respecting the American Flag, and those who fought to defend it, would never let the American Flag touch the ground, much less use it as a doormat, to walk on or wipe your feet on it! Probably these doormats are made in China, but they are distributed by: Mohawk Home 3032 Sugar Valley Rd., NW Sugar Valley, Georgia 30746 Some of us still respect and love America and our Flag, and want it respected.