Thank You, God Bless You!!!

[Cindy]

And Sister Rhoni looks great too, love the red!!!!!

[crakjak]

Originally Posted by pittsgirl

Sorry to hear about Anthony'a accident. I'll be remembering him and you all in my prayers.

Thank you very much, Pittsgirl.

[Cindy]

Originally Posted by crakjak

Nancy,

I am so sorry to miss this very memorable time, we were looking forward to being there and celebrating with you, family and friends. I remember well early days of "Jesus Name Pentecostal Mission", dad called it "Mission" due to the fact that he did not presume really that he was even called to preach. He said he would just meet with his family, and if God chose to do more with it he would rejoice in that.

Well, 50 years later "The Refuge" is a continuing witness that God has honored Dad's sacrifice and has used his efforts to bless thousands of folks over the years.

You, Bill, James and Alice I honor today for your investment of fifty years into the Kingdom of God. May the Lord clearly show you the paths that He has set before you. May He give Bro. Chancy, Sis. Cynthia and all the Refuge's leaders and members insight and wisdom, may He show you where He is working that you all can continue to join Him in what He is doing around you.

As you know Anthony our thirty-seven year special needs son had a terrible fall just as we were planning to leave to join you Friday evening. We spent the evening in the emergency room and then back again Saturday morning for several hours. When he fell, he was knocked out, and he has injured his shoulder and scraped up his head. Thank God, there are no broken bones and the CAT scan shows no head injury, however he is so sore that he cannot not walk or even feed himself due to the shoulder injury. We appreciate all your prayers, it feels like years of progress has been lost in a moment. However, we are not going on feeling, we are walking in the grace and power of the living God. His hand has been on Anthony thru many falls without any lingering damage, and we know that He will direct our paths.

I pray the Lord's blessing on the Anniversery service today, may you and the Church be greatly blessed.

Sorry to hear about your son, brother. Will be praying for y'all.

[crakjak]

Originally Posted by cneasttx

Sorry to hear about your son, brother. Will be praying for y'all.

Thank you, and your prayers are needed and appreciated.

[TK Burk]

Sis Falla39,

Congratulations on your achievement!

Your church is truly blessed to have had you for all those years!

Here is a little something for you:

During an ecumenical meeting, someone rushed in shouting, “The building is on fire!” The Methodists gathered in the corner and prayed. The Baptists cried, “Where is the water?” The Lutherans nailed a notice to the door, declaring the fire was evil. The Pentecostals and charismatics praised God for the blessing that fire brings. The Calvinists quietly said, “God has predestined the fire.” The Presbyterians appointed a chairperson to appoint a committee to look into the matter. And the church secretary grabbed a fire extinguisher and put out the fire. (Source unknown.)

My wife was a church secretary for many years. I used to tease her about how most people think it is the Pastor that runs the church, but those who really know, know it is really the church secretary.

Be blessed in your next 50!

[Bro-Larry]

Originally Posted by crakjak

Hello, Bro. Larry,

Hope you and all of yours are well.

Sorry about Antony. I just got home from the Sunday service. Lol!! Lasted over five hours. They honored everybody but me. LOL I didn't get a chance to speak or we might still be there . Bro-larry

[Sherri]

Sis. Falla--what a great heritage and what a wonderful testimony! You just don't see this kind of loyalty much anymore, in the church, or in secular things. I thank God for the example that you have set.

[Scott Hutchinson]

Mother C.I would have loved to been there as you are such a great Christian lady.

[Rhoni]

Monday November 17, 2008

Dear Sis Falla,

It was an honor for me to share in your special reception. When they handed you the check for $5,000.00 I could not help but think of the many people you have helped financially on this forum and how that God was just returning the blessing to you.

Of all the people I have met from this forum, you have been truly one of the most honest, sincere, and as like your forum personality. Your parents must have been "word" people as your brothers, sisters, and yourself are so full of the word, can quote and understand it.

The heritage your parents passed to their children, and from you to your children was so evident there on Saturday night. We could not honor you, your husband, & your sister and brother-in-law as God will one day honor you for all your kingdom service.

I feel blessed to be your friend and sister.

Love & Blessings, Rhoni

P.S.The love and respect you received from your Pastor and his wife [your daughter & Son-in-law] was a tribute to your life's example. You are blessed.

[tamor]

Thanks for sharing your pics with us, Sis Falla. And congratulations again for such a wonderful milestone achievement!