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Compiled by the Faith Newsletter editor: Burt Pearson
Contents:
From Your Pastor
Smith’s Daughter Arrives on Easter
From The Barrons
From The Deacons
The Healthy Church (Part II)
From Your Library
A Little Easter Information
Faith Youth Group
Animals And Birds
The General Synod
The Story Of Edith Burns...
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From your Pastor
The gospel spreads most effectively through webs of relationships, especially what we might call our ‘extended family’: our family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers who live in the area. We see this in the New Testament. Jesus’ first followers were all connected in webs of relationships: John the Baptist was Jesus’ cousin; Andrew and John were students of John the Baptist; Peter was Andrew’s brother; Philip was Peter’s neighbor; and Nathaniel was Philip’s friend (see John 1:35-51). The gospel continued to spread in this way: Levi invited his friends to a banquet and many believed (Mark 2:14-15); The father of a sick child believed and his whole household (John 4:53); Cornelius invited his relatives and friends to hear the gospel and they believed (Acts 10:24,44); etc. One historian has said: “The primary change agents in the spread of faith…were the men and women who earned their livelihood in some purely secular manner, and spoke of their faith to those whom they met in this natural fashion.” Even today the gospel keeps spreading and the church keeps growing through these webs of relationships. The Institute of American Church Growth asked over 14,000 people: “What or who was responsible for you coming to Christ and your church?” Almost 90% responded: “A friend or relative.”
How can you love your ‘extended family’?
1. Clarify your motive.
Many people have negative feelings towards evangelism. One of the reasons is that it has been done with the wrong motives. Wrong motives for evangelism include: 1) winning an argument so that I have greater security in my beliefs, 2) getting approval from other Christians because I am actively evangelizing, and 3) having a sense of power by getting a person to believe and live like me. The right motive for evangelism is love for God and people. God calls us to love unconditionally. Loving our neighbor is not a means to an end. It is a good end in and of itself. We don’t love our neighbor so that we can share Jesus with them. No, we share Jesus with them because we love them.
2. Identify your ‘extended family’.
God has given you a mission field, which you can reach with the gospel more effectively than anyone else. It is what we call your ‘extended family’. Your ‘extended family’ is made up of your non-Christian relatives, friends, neighbors, and co-workers who live in this area. Take a moment right now to make a list of your ‘extended family’. Save this list for prayer.
3. Pray regularly and specifically for your ‘extended family’.
Ask God to give you open doors of opportunity to share the love and gospel of Jesus. Ask him to give you clarity, joy and sensitivity in doing it.
Colossians 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. 3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. 4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. 5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. 6 Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
4. Focus your efforts.
The number of people you can effectively reach out to will differ according to the amount of time you have to intentionally share God’s love. If you are retired you may have time to focus on six or more non-Christians at any given time, whereas a person working 50+ hours per week might only manage one or two. From your ‘extended family’ list identify individuals you think you should focus on. Note: This focus list may change from time to time as God works in the lives of various members of your ‘extended family’. Take a moment to identify one to six people in your ‘extended family’ on whom you will especially focus your love.
5. Cultivate a loving relationship.
For each person on your ‘focus list’ consider the following: What changes in your life would make you a better friend and witness? What deeds of love and kindness would show concern for your friend? How might you use hospitality? Which of your Christian friends would this person especially get along well with? For each person on your ‘focus list’ identify a next step to cultivate your relationship. Take time right now to identify the next step you hope to take with one of the individuals on your list.
6. Expose your faith.
Rather than dump your faith on your friend, pray for and look for opportunities to expose your faith in a natural, authentic way. This works best when God opens an opportunity and you spontaneously respond in a way that shows the difference Jesus makes in us. It also can and should be intentionally planned. Consider: How might you initiate a conversation about spiritual things? What felt needs does your friend speak about and how has Jesus worked in you or others you know to address those felt needs? Would this person be open to a ‘church interview’? (For example: “I am part of a church that wants to serve this community. Do you have any ideas of how a church could serve this community?”) How could you initiate a conversation about spiritual things with someone on your ‘focus list’?
7. Invite them to come and see.
Throughout history, the gospel has spread as Christians have invited their ‘extended family’ to “come and see” Jesus (John 1:35-51, etc.). This simple invitation still applies today for wherever God’s people gather Jesus is in our midst. What church events could you invite your friend to? Consider: worship service, mercy ministry, community group, and/or church-life event. As a community we will always expect non-Christians to be present in all that we do and we will welcome them and include them in a loving and sensitive way. What sort of church events could you invite members of your ‘extended family’ to?
(Most of the information in this article came from a Theology of Ministry class at Reformed Theological Seminary)
God powerfully uses lifestyle evangelism to bring people into His Kingdom. May the Lord help us be faithful to fulfill our part of the Great Commission, collectively, and individually.
Grace and peace,
Pastor Bob Adams
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Smith’s Daughter Arrives on Easter
Alik and Crystal Smith welcomed Jade Mari into their family on Easter Sunday. We all rejoice that mother and daughter are both doing fine. Jade Mari weighed seven pounds eleven ounces and was 20 inches long.
Submitted by Mari Richardson
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From The Barrons
Sissy and I gave up the paradise life of Merritt Island with a loving church family to move to the foothills of South Carolina to start all over again. God also gave us a vision for doing what has been said cannot be done anymore: establish a church using traditional worship (hymns from a hymnbook, messages that emphasize the depravity of man and the grace of God, mentioning sin, and evangelistic techniques that God centered rather than one built on entertainment and people pleasing). Thus the strategy was set forth with my main task being to “equip the people to do the work of the ministry, for building up the body of Christ” (Ephesians 4:12).
After almost a year, the plan has not changed, at least not significantly. God truly does workout all things for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purposes (Romans 8:28). We know that God will build His Church as He sees fit. We are just not guaranteed that it will happen the way we imagine. Our goal was to have between 35 and 50 people by the end of 2007. We only had 25 members but 42 involved in the mission with the giving exceeding the budgetary needs. We also know that in the work of the Lord there are valleys along with the mountain tops. Spiritual work always comes with the attacks of the enemy. Since the first of the year, we have had 3 members leave (along with one child). That is not many but it is 10% of the whole congregation. Then the regular flow of visitors just stopped. But God is good, and He has used this time within the group to do two important things. First of all, He has used the situations to pull our group of people together with a greater commitment. Second, we are seeing a stronger desire for outreach. That is not easy for our folks who have been characterized as all being introverts. Pray for our refocused efforts to reach out in the name of Jesus Christ.
There is another factor that plays greatly into our plans. We are seeking to establish a core group of 80 to 100 people by the end of our second year (May 2009). This core group will come from people who are in the north Greenville area now. But the target group for the church have not moved into the area yet. The growth in our area has not really started. Therefore, the core group must be people who want to start a church that is going to look different from what it looks like now. Do you realize how hard that can be? All of us like our comfort zones. It would be so easy to create a nice, small church of about 100 people and “live happily ever after.” However, that is not the plan and I am certain it is not God’s will for this mission. Do you know what it is going to take? It is going to take a supernatural happening of God in the minds and hearts of the people who become a part of this congregation. It is going to be exciting! You can be a part of it from start to finish through your prayers of support for the work of God.
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From The Deacons
The diaconate is considering some cosmetic changes to the sanctuary. At a recent meeting your diaconate discussed improving our worship environment. The changes we would like to make are the following,
Adding window treatments to the upper windows.
Removing the cabinets in the rear of the sanctuary.
Repairing wallpaper and painting walls.
In addition to the above items we are looking into installing a chair rail and wallpaper border to both sides and the back of the sanctuary.
The deacons are also getting an estimate to get the chairs professionally cleaned.
We are also looking into making some changes in the choir area such as replacing the ceiling tiles with a non sound absorbing panel and possibly lowering the ceiling. The curtained railing around the pulpit will most likely get changed with some other type.
And, yes, we have not forgotten about our young children. We are looking into fencing the playground area in and purchasing a swing set and seesaw for the older kids, and making some changes to the existing equipment.
We are in the process of putting an estimate together for the session to approve. After that the changes will be presented to the congregation for your consideration. We are always open to your thoughts. Let us know what you think.
Submitted by, Rudy Seiffer
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The Healthy Church (Part II)
PROMOTING THE UNITY OF THE BODY. DIVISIONS IN THE CHURCH (PART II)
The church in Corinth had many serious problems, one of which was division of the body. After Apollos had taught in Corinth for some time, some of the believers developed a special allegiance to him. Problems developed between them and those loyal to Paul. Others were loyal to Peter and still another group identified itself as belonging only to Christ. Paul writes,
1Cor 1:10-17
10 Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. 11For it has been declared to me concerning you, my brethren, by those of Chloe’s household, that there are contentions among you. 12Now I say this, that each of you says, “I am of Paul,” or “I am of Apollos,” or “I am of Cephas,” or “I am of Christ.” 13 Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul?
14I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius, 15lest anyone should say that I had baptized in my own name. 16Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas. Besides, I do not know whether I baptized any other. 17For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel, not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of no effect. (NKJV)
Division is the church is nothing new. It has existed in the church from New Testament times. The Corinthian believers had many shortcomings, but the first thing that Paul corrected was the division in the church. Many of us, who have attended church for a number of years, have either been in or have known of a congregation where there was a bitter split or at least some very serious quarrel.
How many times have you heard the old adage, “there is no ‘I’ in T-E-A-M”? (However, there certainly is an ‘I’ in S-I-N.) The church is far more than just a team. The church is a family. This may be a double-edged sword with regard to bickering and quarreling. Because of closeness and familiarity, families probably quarrel more often than any other group of people. But, families still love one another—no matter what. When the going gets tough, family members are quick to provide help, to give aid and to defend another family member. That is part of being a family. It is understandable to have minor disagreements about the little things—the color of the carpet or which side of the toast to butter, for example. However, God’s family should never quarrel about the things of God. This is where sound doctrine, sound preaching and teaching of the Word, are so important.
There is another old saying, “trouble and strife are a part of life”. Most of our troubles and strife come from our own fallen sin natures. We quarrel because we are sinful and selfish. Man is a self-motivated creature from birth. Infants and toddlers cry when they are not given something they want, or when something they like is taken away. Children cry and throw temper tantrums because they cannot have their way. Teenagers fight to have their way and to show their independence. Adults are certainly not exempt from fighting—friends fight, relatives fight, brothers and sisters fight, husbands and wives fight, business partners fight, cities fight, counties fight, states fight, even nations fight. Think of all of the wars fought throughout history! What is the primary cause of conflict, but the lust for self-motivated desire and the lust for power? There cannot possibly be unity in any group, including the church, whose purposes, desires, and goals are individually self-motivated.
The causes of quarrelling and fighting are discussed in James 4:1-5, “1Where do wars and fights come from among you? Do they not come from your desires for pleasure that war in your members? 2You lust and do not have. You murder and covet and cannot obtain. You fight and war. Yet you do not have because you do not ask. 3You ask and do not receive, because you ask amiss, that you may spend it on your pleasures. 4Adulterers and adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God (NKJV).”
What the Lord opposes, Satan applauds. Few things demoralize, discourage, and weaken a church as much as bitter quarrelling and fighting among its members. Few things so easily tear apart a church and cause a church to fail. Few things so effectively undermine the church’s testimony before the community and before the world. How many times have you heard a non-believer say that the church is full of hypocrites? Under such circumstances, one can easily understand why someone would believe this. What a poor testimony! Unfortunately, quarreling is a reality simply because selfishness and other sins are realities in man. Because of fighting in His church, God is dishonored and Christ’s sacrifice on the cross is disregarded. God’s people are demoralized and robbed of the joy that comes from worship and a loving relationship with God.
Although forbidden by God, out of character with our redeemed natures, and in complete opposition to everything our Lord intended for His church, fighting and division does occur in the church. This was not Christ’s plan for His church. Paul writes about Christ’s love for His church in Ephesians 5: 25-27, “25Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, 26that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, 27that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish (NKJV)” Do we meet the Christ’s standard for His church?
Before Jesus was arrested and crucified, he prayed for unity of believers (His body, the church) in John 17:20-23, “20I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; 21that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me. 22 And the glory which You gave Me I have given them, that they may be one just as We are one: 23 I in them, and You in Me; that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that You have sent Me, and have loved them as You have loved Me (NKJV)”.
Jesus died for His church. If our Lord and Savior expected unity in His church, how can we expect less?
In Christ,
Anthony Chambers
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From Your Library
Greetings from your library! I am forming a committee to reorganize our library. It is true that there is a lot of work to be done, but many hands make light work. Please let me know if you are willing to help.
Ann Pusar
452-2438
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A Little Easter Information
The following would have been in the March Newsletter, except that I couldn’t open Brenda Crooker’s e-mail. Because I thought it would be interesting to many in our congregation, I am including it in the April Newsletter. Brenda received it by e-mail from a friend, who wrote, “ I’ve been doing some research for my sermon Sunday, realizing how early Easter is this year, you may have heard me say, Easter is always the 1st Sunday after the 1st full moon after the Equinox (which is March 20). This dating of Easter is based on the lunar calendar that Hebrew people used to identify Passover, which is why it moves around on our Roman calendar.
Found out a couple of things you might be interested in! Based on the above, Easter can occur one day earlier (March 22) but that is pretty rare.
Here’s the interesting info. This year is the earliest Easter any of us will ever see the rest of our live! And only the most elderly of our population have ever seen it this early (95 years old or above!). And none of us have ever or will ever, see it a day earlier: Here’s the facts:
1) The next time Easter will be this early (March 23) will be the year 2228 (220years from now. The last time it was this early was 1913 (so if you’re 95 or older, you are the only ones that were around for that!).
2) The next time it will be a day earlier, March 22, will be in the year 2285 (277 years from now!). The last time it was on March 22 was 1818. So no one alive today has or will ever see it.
Provided by Brenda Crooker
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Faith Youth Group
What We Did
March 18th – Youth Group Friday was a Game Night at the Lemons’ house. We ate pizza, played games, and fellowshipped together. We all had a great time and we thank the Lemons’ for hosting the event.
March 22nd – We enjoyed a morning of hiding eggs and fellowshipping together at the Annual Easter Party. A big thanks to all the youth that participated!
What We Are Learning
During our Sunday evening youth group meetings, we are studying the Attributes of God and “Why Pray?” using the Bible, Westminster Confession of Faith, works by A.W. Pink and Louis Berkhof. Please pray that this study is fruitful in the lives of our youth.
What We Are Going to Do
Paint the Youth House
Attention all youth: Throw on your old clothes, grab a paint brush and meet us at the Youth House on Saturday, April 5 at 9:00 a.m. We are going to start our make-over of the Youth Rooms! Donuts and juice will be provided. See ya there!
Youth Group Friday: Titanic and Ice Cream Social
Faith Youth Group invites the congregation to join us at Merritt Island High’s production of
“TITANIC”. Our own Chris Fallows, Scott Rosenberger, and Amanda Richardson are involved in the Theatre Arts Department and we are excited to support them.
When?:Friday, April 18
Time: Meet at the church at 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $5.00 per student/ $7.00 per adult
Join us for an Ice Cream Social at the Halls’ house immediately following the play on April 18th. This is to celebrate the talents of our Covenant children. Bring your favorite ice cream topping to share! Ice cream is provided. Get directions from the Halls on any Sunday or call 806.4083.
Summer Camp Registration
Don’t forget that registration for Summer Camp is due by Sunday, April 27th!!!!
All youth group members interested in attending camp should have received a registration packet in the mail. Please see the Halls if you need a packet.
For further information, please either call Bryan or Joaquin Hall at 806.4083 or e-mail us at: youthgroup @ faithpresbyterianarp.org
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Animals And Birds
Although the Bible mentions many animals and birds, it isn’t always clear exactly which animal is intended. Transla-tors differ in this matter. Can you identify the animals mentioned in the verses below?
1. “It is easier for a ____ to go through the eye of a needle.”
2. “Flee from the midst of Babylon and go out of the land of the Chaldeans, and be as ______ before the flock.
3. “I am …like an _____of the waste places.
4. “Many____encompass me, strong _____ of Bashan surround me.”
5. “I clothed thee also with broidered work, and shod thee with____skin.”
6. “He (Samson) turned aside to see the carcass of the _______.
7. “Once every three years the fleet ships of Tarshish used to come bringing gold, silver, Ivory, _____ and ____.”
8. “You know that your father and his men are mighty men, and that they are enraged like a ____ robbed of her ____.”
9. “The young ____roar for their prey, seeking their food from God.”
10. “I am like a ____ of the wilderness.”
(Click here for answers)
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The General Synod
ASSOCIATE REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Family Bible Conference Committee
Family Bible Conference 2008
Bonclarken Conference Center
July 21-24
March 14, 2008
Dear Friends,
We are most excited to inform you of plans being laid for the 2008 Family Bible Conference at Bonclarken. A slate of outstanding speakers, informative seminars, and fun family activities has been set for the conference, scheduled for July 21-24. Leading our lineup of speakers will be Dr. Ligon Duncan of First Presbyterian Church, Jackson, Mississippi and Dr. Sinclair Ferguson of our own First ARP Columbia, South Carolina.
Things are being scheduled a little differently this year as from past years. Dr. Duncan will be speaking Monday evening through Wednesday morning, during both the morning and the evening time slots. Dr. Ferguson will pick up on Wednesday morning at 11:00am and continue through Thursday evening. Both speakers will be speaking toward this year's conference theme - The Glorious Church, what we are, should be, and will be. We believe that To know Jesus and make Him known. Matthew 28: 19 & 20
The combination of teaching and preaching from both speakers will be a blessing for all those attending. Historically, the Morning Bible Teacher has led the women attending the conference through the study book for the following year. This year we are honored to have Mrs. Susan Hunt, renowned author and advisor to the PCA Women's Ministries, join us on Monday at the Women's Ministries Annual Meeting and again on Tuesday afternoon for a seminar. She is the author of the upcoming study book, Paul's Letters to the Maturing Churches, and will be using this time to teach and answer questions along this topic.
Please encourage members of God's flock that are under your care to consider participating in this year's conference. Look for more information in the upcoming editions of the ARP Magazine. You should also receive conference brochures, including registration forms, this month which you may use to publicize this conference in your church. Finally, we would encourage you to consider attending this conference with your own family! We believe we will have a program that will supply wonderful teaching and encouragement for ministers and church members alike. In fact, we would suggest that the quality of teaching at this conference make it worthy of consideration as continuing education. It is also a great way to enjoy extended fellowship with your family and others as we enjoy a less harried schedule at Bonclarken that our Synod meetings afford.
Please promote this conference among your people, consider attending, and please pray for God's blessing upon our Synod's Family Bible Conference. Hope to see you there!
May the Lord Bless You,
Family Bible Conference Committee
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The Story Of Edith Burns...
Edith Burns was a wonderful Christian who lived in San Antonio, Texas. She was the patient of a doctor by the name of Will Phillips. Dr Phillips was a gentle doctor who saw patients as people. His favorite patient was Edith Burns.
One morning he went to his office with a heavy heart and it was because of Edith Burns. When he walked into that waiting room, there sat Edith with her big black Bible in her lap earnestly talking to a young mother sitting beside her.
Edith Burns had a habit of introducing herself in this way: "Hello, my name is Edith Burns. Do you believe in Easter?" Then she would explain the meaning of Easter, and many times people would be saved. Dr. Phillips walked into that office and there he saw the head nurse, Beverly. Beverly had first met Edith when she was taking her blood pressure. Edith began by saying, "My name is Edith Burns. Do you believe in Easter?"
Beverly said, "Why yes I do."
Edith said, "Well, what do you believe about Easter?" Beverly said, "Well, it's all about egg hunts, going to church, and dressing up." Edith kept pressing her about the real meaning of Easter, and finally led her to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.
Dr. Phillips said, "Beverly, don't call Edith into the office quite yet. I believe there is another delivery taking place in the waiting room. After being called back in the doctor's office, Edith sat down and when she took a look at the doctor she said, "Dr. Will, why are you so sad? Are you reading your Bible? Are you praying?" you're the patient." With a heavy heart he said, "Your lab report came back and it says you have cancer, and Edith, you're not going to live very long."
Edith said, "Why Will Phillips, shame on you. Why are you so sad? Do you think God makes mistakes? You have just told me I'm going to see my precious Lord Jesus, my husband, and my friends. You have just told me that I am going to celebrate Easter forever, and here you are having difficulty giving me my ticket!"
Dr. Phillips thought to himself, "What a magnificent woman this Edith Burns is!"
Edith continued coming to Dr. Phillips. Christmas came and the office was closed through January 3rd. On the day the office opened, Edith did not show up. Later that afternoon, Edith called Dr. Phillips and said she would have to be moving her story to the hospital and said, "Will, I'm very near home, so would you make sure that they put women in here next to me in my room who need to know about Easter." Well, they did just that and women began to come in and share that room with Edith. Many women were saved. Everybody on that floor from staff to patients were so excited about Edith, that they started calling her Edith Easter; that is everyone except Phyllis Cross, the head nurse.
Phyllis made it plain that she wanted nothing to do with Edith because she was a "religious nut". She had been a nurse in an army hospital. She had seen it all and heard it all. She was the original G.I. Jane. She had been married three times, she was hard, cold, and did everything by the book.
One morning the two nurses who were to attend to Edith were sick. Edith had the flu and Phyllis Cross had to go in and give her a shot. When she walked in, Edith had a big smile on her face and said, "Phyllis, God loves you and I love you, and I have been praying for you."
Phyllis Cross said, "Well, you can quit praying for me, it won't work. I'm not interested." Edith said, "Well, I will pray and I have asked God not to let me go home until you come into the family." Phyllis Cross said, "Then you will never die because that will never happen," and curtly walked out of the room. Every day Phyllis Cross would walk into the room and Edith would say, "God loves you Phyllis and I love you, and I'm praying for you." One day Phyllis Cross said she was literally drawn to Edith's room like a magnet would draw iron. She sat down on the bed and Edith said, "I'm so glad you have come, because God told me that today is your special day."
Phyllis Cross said, "Edith, you have asked everybody here the question, "Do you believe in Easter but you have never asked me." Edith said, "Phyllis, I wanted to many times, but God told me to wait until you asked, and now that you have asked." Edith Burns took her Bible and shared with Phyllis Cross the Easter Story of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Edith said,
"Phyllis, do you believe in Easter? Do you believe that Jesus Christ is alive and that He wants to live in your heart?" Phyllis Cross said, "Oh I want to believe that with all of my heart, and I do want Jesus in my life. "Right there, Phyllis Cross prayed and invited Jesus Christ into her heart. For the first time Phyllis Cross did not walk out of a hospital room, she was carried out on the wings of angels.
Two days later, Phyllis Cross came in and Edith said, "Do you know what day it is?" Phyllis Cross said, "Why Edith, it's Good Friday." Edith said, "Oh, no, for you every day is Easter. Happy Easter Phyllis!"
Two days later, on Easter Sunday, Phyllis Cross came into work, did some of her duties and then went down to the flower shop and got some Easter lilies because she wanted to go up to see Edith and give her some Easter lilies and wish her a Happy Easter. When she walked into Edith's room, Edith was in bed. That big black Bible was on her lap. Her hands were in that Bible. There was a sweet smile on her face. When Phyllis Cross went to pick up Edith's hand, she realized Edith was dead. Her left hand was on John 14: "In my Father's house are many mansions. I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I am, there you may be also." Her right hand was on Revelation 21:4, "And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes, there shall be no more death nor sorrow, nor crying; and there shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away."
Phyllis Cross took one look at that dead body, and then lifted her face toward heaven, and with tears streaming down here cheeks, said, "Happy Easter, Edith - Happy Easter!"
Phyllis Cross left Edith's body, walked out of the room, and over to a table where two student nurses were sitting. She said, "My name is Phyllis Cross. Do you believe in Easter?"
Submitted by: Barbara Caylor
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Answers to... Animals and Birds Quiz
Answers to the Animals and Birds Quiz
1. Camel, Matthew 19:24 KJV
2. He-goats, Jeremiah 50:8
3. Owl, Psalm 102:6
4. Bulls, Psalm 22:12-13
5. Badgers, Ezekiel 16:10, KJV
6. Lion, Judges 14:8, KJV
7. Apes/peacocks 1 Kings 10:22
8. Bear/cubs, 2 Samuel 17:8
9. Lions, Psalm 104:21
10. Pelican, Psalm 102.6, KJV
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