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THE FUNERAL

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Yesterday Anita and I drove over to South Milford to attend the funeral of Randy Sutton’s father, Amos. It was held at a small Baptist church in the country and was a cultural shift for us. This Baptist church had a strong Kentucky hills flavor in everything they did, and they were clearly sincere believers.

I told Anita that I really enjoyed this funeral. My Dad died just less than a month ago and I was under pressure to make everything happen just so at his funeral. I wasn’t able to sit with my family or just receive ministry and grieve. So I did that yesterday. The pastor spoke with firm conviction about our reward in heaven. And one of the ladies sang a song about being with Jesus in heaven that touched my heart. I went to encourage Randy and Jewell and the whole experience encouraged me.

James advises us to “Pray for one another that you may be healed.” When was the last time you did something for someone else and you were the real recipient?

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Shelia Ulery
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While i was having all the health issues with both my physical and spiritual heart i prayed all the time for God to help me. I had things going on that i did not understand and was in fear. I talkind to a dear sister at New Hope and i began to understand some things. I stopped praying continually for my healing. I started thanking Jesus all the time for every little thing and for every minute i might feel better. I started praying for every one who came to my mind and what a change it has made. I m doing so much better. Thank you Jesus for giving me another good day!

January 10th, 2009 at 8:42 am
Don France
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I had an opportunity to visit with Sharon Servis right before her mom passed away. Pastor Diehl, Sharon and I had a wonderful time of fellowship talking about Rose’s life. Pastor talked to Rose, it was so awesome to listen to him…and then I prayed and sang Amazing Grace. I had a really crappy day at work that day and it was so wonderful to be able to end the day with fellowship and to be there as Rose was ushered into the presence of Jesus (Rose passed about 5 minutes after Pastor and I left). In my heart, after the day I had, I just wanted to go home…but the Lord really urged me to get to the nursing home. I’m glad I listened!! I received such encouragement in that 30 minutes I spent with other believers. It is a day I will remember for a very long time.

January 10th, 2009 at 9:51 am
Sharon Servis With A Smile
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Thank you Pastor and Don. I have had many similar experiences. It seems those volunteer efforts are always the most rewarding of all. I recall being invited to sing in the private room of several dying saints and I must say, though the family are individual were comforted, the real blessing was mine. It is an awesome thing to reside in God’s will. I believe it is a key to the abundant life he intends for each of us.

January 10th, 2009 at 4:25 pm
shelia ulery
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Today my grand daughter and i went to the calling for a dear friend we had known for years. This friend took their own life. I talked to his wife who spent alot of time at my house when my boys were young. She talked in my ear as she hugged me. Her emotions were so mixed up Sorrow, anger, confusion, loss. The anger came forth the strongest. I prayed with her and she cried and i cried with her. When i got home i too was full of emotions. Finally i just lost it. My grand daughter came to console me. Today brought back a horrible memory from years ago when my sons girlfriend who had lived with him for 5 years took her own life. I was the one who found her after she had used a shot gun to end her life. I did not let my son or anyone else see it. It all came crashing down on me today. Now i know ever more how i need to be open and “God like” so all around me will know God and not resort to drastic measures when they feel they have nothing to gain by being alive. We have Jesus and He gives us peace in the time we feel so worthless and lost. God help me to be the servant God wants me to be. Pray for this family he left a wife 2 daughters a new grand baby and a son behind. Only God can give them peace

January 11th, 2009 at 5:22 pm
Carrie Bassett
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Pastor,
I’m just catching up on reading your blog. This doesn’t answer the question you asked, but I wanted to let you know that I’m glad you found time to grieve.

My father was in the hospital having surgery on his club foot at age 14, while his mom was in the same hospital dying from an enlarged heart. She passed away shortly after she was assured her son made it through his surgery. My dad was unable to attend her funeral and was told by my grandfather to be a man and not to cry. He did not let a tear drop for his mother until the day of his dad’s funeral. I was only a teenager and it was heartbreaking to see my dad in the shape he was; finally able to grieve for his mother. It taught me that God gave us emotions for a reason, and we shouldn’t stifle them to the point of hurting ourselves.

January 27th, 2009 at 3:13 pm

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