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Marie Mitchell McPherson

March 6, 2012

Wise, capable and strong Always seeking to follow the Lord A servant with a gift for getting the job done Gentle, determined, a winner Marie loved her husband A caring mother A friend that was always welcome She brought an aroma of Christ A hard working servant of the Lord Focused, transparent, willing She was [...]

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George E. Estes, Jr.

March 6, 2012

A man of his word, eloquent, direct and kind A listener who had something to say when he spoke George was committed to his community He loved his church Faithful deacon Cared for his pastors Helped others Jesus was the pattern for his life A loving, caring parent Faithful husband A family man who cared [...]

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Towhead, Blue Eyes and Milk Duds

January 24, 2012

Towhead, Blue Eyes and Milk Duds   (a minister friend of mine shares this wonderful story about an un-named friend) My first playmates were my older brother and sister.  Then there was a towhead girl with blue eyes.   I cannot remember not knowing her.  She could do anything a boy could do.  Simultaneously she possessed the most tender heart. [...]

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ISRAEL PILGRIMAGE-DEC 28 TO JAN 8, 2012

January 12, 2012

WE-12/28/11 departed USA on Delta flight 268 TH-12/29/11 Delta 268 arrived on time. The wait to get through immigration was lengthy but we finally got off about 4:15pm Israeli time. Left the airport and drove south to Mitzpe Ramon. We checked into the Ramon Inn. Dinner and Bible study and off to bed. Everyone would [...]

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ISRAEL PILGRIMAGE – NOV 18 TO 29, 2011

January 12, 2012

NOV 18- FR- depart USA on Delta NOV 19- SA-arrive Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv and transfer to Kfar Maccabiah Hotel & Suites, 7 Perets Bernstein, Tel Aviv 52109, Israel NOV 20- SU- early departure, devotional on the bus, travel south near where Samson and Delilah lived, by Bet Shemesh and finally into the Elah [...]

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WHAT CHILD IS THIS?

December 10, 2011

Augustus decrees a census An angel appears to Mary A virgin becomes pregnant Joseph yields to God Immanuel is coming A star in the east Magi query Herod Shepherds visited by Angels Bethlehem center of the universe No room in the inn A stable in a cave, rags and trough Christ the Lord is born [...]

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ABUNDANCE

November 5, 2011

Lord I want to lead a worthwhile life Help me on my journey Evaluating, measuring, gauging How do I know what is good? Time moves so fast Things seem to be it Accumulating, amassing, owning Do the most toys win? Satisfaction always a step ahead What delights fades with each days light Night terrors, what [...]

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MILTON WILLIAMS

June 24, 2011

A good man A giant of our faith A bondservant of the Lord God Jesus called him at an early age Never veered from his faith Loved Jesus everyday Walking in Christ The Word molded him Milton lived to do the right thing He loved his wife and two children They were the center of [...]

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Boots

April 20, 2011

Boots A prince No crown Considered serving a joy Loved his family and those around His business was his ministry His word his bond People trusted Boots served His church was important He loved Jesus Faithful, trustworthy and true A model you could follow Each one of his children was special He believed that They [...]

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JOHN PINKNEY HENDERSON

March 9, 2011

A kind, gentle man Concerned about the lost Caring for friends no matter the cost Wise and humble his spirit sweet John Henderson lived as Christ directed His heart sought the Lord at every opportunity The Psalms his refuge in a storm John listened well Quiet and direct, when John spoke people listened Friends sought [...]

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