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Search Past Issues Subscribe to F&V January 2002 In This Issue: And Time Moves On Letting Go Best Fitted For His Service Letters From The Readers Reports From the Mission Field Editorials & Prayer Requests And Time Moves On Bro. Randall Flynn - 1983 Another chapter in the annals of time is swiftly drawing to a close. The year of 1983 is steadily and surely vanishing away. By the time you read this, 1983 will be gone-forever. What has happened to this year? Where has it gone? It seems but just a few days ago since we were making the transition from 1982 to 1983. As we look forward in anticipation to some future event or date, many times it seems far in the distance. Many times we hear people remark that they have to wait "a whole year" for this or that to come to pass; but when we look back to something in the past it seems to have been just a few days ago. Many times we may refer to an incident in the past thinking that it happened only two or three years ago, but when a more diligent search is made we may find that it has been five or six years. Yes, time silently, surely, and swiftly moves along-and we are going with it. What is time? Have you ever pondered on the meaning of time? Let's refer to the dictionary and observe a few of the many meanings of time: "The general concept, relation, or fact of continuous or successive existence, capable of division into measurable portions, and comprising the past, present and future. Duration with reference to this world and all finite existence as distinguished from eternity or infinity. The portion or period of duration generally allotted to human life. The moment of death." These are just a few of the definitions given, but they pose some very sobering thoughts. Time is something that man has absolutely no power over; on the contrary, we are in subjection to it whether we want to be or not. There is no way that we can regulate time-we cannot slow it down or speed it up. How many times have you heard someone express the desire to "turn back the clock," or, "If I could only do this over I'd do it differently"? But time has passed; what has been done is done. Yes, there are some things that can be corrected, but how much better it would be if the error were not made at all! Errors are expensive and time-consuming, and some errors result in total destruction and loss. Notice in the definition of time it mentions that time is measurable and consists of the past, present and future. What about the past? What about your past-the time with which you are most well acquainted? When reflecting on things of the past, some people prefer to look at what others have done, the accomplishments and inventions of mankind, etc., and ignore the things of their own personal lives. Why is this? Are they ashamed of their past? Do they see a life of sin, shame and waste? Oh, how sad if this is the case, but it need not be that way. What do you have to look back on? Do you see a life of sin and shame that has been left exposed in the open, or do you see a life that has been covered by the blood of Jesus, followed by His approval and blessings? What a blessing and encouragement it is to be able to look back and see how the Lord has worked with us, led and directed our steps, and has brought us to the present with victory over sin and the devil. What about the present? We mentioned earlier that we have no control over the passing of time, but we do have control of how we spend our time. What are you doing with your time? Are you using it wisely? Is it being well spent? Some people are very selfish with their time. They have no time for others who may be in need of help. They live only to fulfill the desires of their own lives; they have no time for God. A few years ago I saw a tract which illustrated a business man at his desk deeply engrossed in his money and paper work. He was approached by the Spirit of God, inviting him to give his heart to the Lord. The man replied, "Not now; come another time. I'm positively too busy." The wounded Spirit retreated and left the man alone. The scene changed to a later date, and there he was, though aged, still at his desk, and still deeply engrossed in his business. Death approached him and bid him to come. He threw up his hands and cried, "Oh, horrors! I did not expect you so soon! Please come back another time! Death replied, "I cannot wait. I'm positively too busy." This is no doubt a true picture of the life of many people. They live their lives foolishly and selfishly, refusing to take time for God. Death makes an unexpected approach and then, too late, they realize what a sad mistake they made in how they spent their time. Time is on your hands. What are you doing with it? Are you ready for that part of time defined as "the moment of death?" We are instructed in Ephesians 5:15-17, "See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is." The Lord "is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance." II Peter 3:9. "Behold, now [the present] is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation." II Corinthians 6:2b. Let's take a few moments now and look just a little at the future. Most of the future is hidden from our view. We do not know what the morrow may hold for us, but there are some aspects of the future that God has uncovered and placed within view for us to behold. Time is finite; it is measurable; it has a beginning and an end. We do not know when the end of time will be, but we do have record of what will be at the end of time. We read in II Peter 3:10-14, "But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up. Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness, Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat? Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness. Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless." In closing, let's look once more at all three portions of time-the future, present and past. For the future, we have life and death set before us-blessings or curse. Which one will you choose? "But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." Joshua 24:15b. Today, the present, is the time for action; this is the day that God has given-what will you do with it? Will you walk after His commandments, follow His example in all holiness, meekness, patience, and love, or will you walk after the lusts that are so prevalent in the world today? A new year is set before us. Will we see the end of it? If so, what will our testimony be at that time-one of victory and accomplishment for God, or one of defeat, held under the sway and power of the enemy? It is up to you; through the grace of God it can be victory. And now, the past-this is history-the record of spent time-time that will never return; that cannot be spent again. Was it spent well? How blessed to be able to observe the past and be able to testify as Paul did! "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing." II Tim. 4:7-8. Letting Go Mabel Porter - GT 1914 I have just finished reading a sermon on "The Art of Letting Go." Part of it, at least, I feel like passing along. So as I write, I shall also quote. The preacher spoke of the beauty of the grace of forgetting and of the fine art of letting go, at the right time, of some of the things we grasp, or that fall to our fortune in life. We have, in the cities, the trash cans, in the offices the wastebaskets, and everywhere there is a dump; but mentally and spiritually how much useless and very harmful matter we shove back on the shelves and handle over and over. "Whatsoever things are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, and of good report-things of virtue and praise-may be stored up for future planting and cultivation, but let us dump the useless waste." How many people I know would be so much healthier in spirit if they would make better use of a spiritual wastebasket! It just means to dump the trash that hinders the victory that you should have; it may be a bad habit, a grievance, prejudices, bad company, heavy heart burdens-anything that discourages, saddens or brings darkness instead of light. "Clouds shut out sunshine. Fear weakens. Gloom depresses. Anxiety warps the judgment. Let the art of letting go come to our rescue. The speech of the apostle falls upon us: 'Brethren! This one thing I do, forgetting those which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.' (Phil. 3:13-14.) Which shall we let go? The past or the future? The encouragements or the discouragements? We cannot hold both the good and the bad. "Unnecessary and unpleasant recollections are good things to let go. "Do you have hours when the only possible thing, apparently, the only right thing to consider, is something that gnaws the heart and frets the mind? Ah, the things that ought not to have been! How many hours we have toiled the past year! What burdens we have borne! What griefs have fallen upon us! What losses we have sustained! Shall we, then, keep open the sepulcher of the old year, weep above it, and ask our friends to keep flowers of sympathy upon it? "Heart wounds are good things to let go. They are inevitable.... If we remember all slights, if we number all wounds, if we stop to think of every tingle of inward pain, we shall be most miserable,... for treasuring these in memory, we shall be letting go the sweets, the joys, the chances of friendship and service that make life a joy to ourselves and to others. " 'Go bury thy sorrow. The world hath its share Go bury it deeply, Go hide it with care. " 'Hearts growing weary With heavier woe Now, droop mid the darkness- Go comfort them, go.' "Let go of prejudices that blow fogs between us and our neighbors; fogs that conceal the real character and shut out any possible brightening of the soul life of another. If there is warmth in our souls, it fails to reach them. We are chilled in the damp and irritated by the fog that lies between us and them." Let us be especially careful to have fair judgment, mercy and love to keep the way clear between us and the discouraged souls around us. Those who are on their feet and climbing should reach out a hand to the fallen. "When over the fair face of friend or foe A shadow of disgrace shall fall; instead Of words of blame or proof of thus or so, Let something good be said." Dear friends, how short is life! Can we hold on to the grievances? Some people so hug their sorrows that I am sure when the end comes they will be sorry to let them go. The end will come. Now is the time to "let go" of all rubbish and hardness and unpleasantness. Cast it out to where it belongs and in its place make room for beauty, purity, joy, light, truth and life. Which do you choose? Best Fitted For His Service The story is told of a fisherman who had a large tank on the side of his fishing boat. It was perforated so that the water of the sea passed right through it. He would put the fish that he caught in this tank to keep them alive and fresh for the market, but he found that after they had been kept in there a few days they lost their firmness and flavor. Their life in the tank was not their natural life. They did not have to struggle for their food, and they were safe from their enemies. Such a life of ease produces deterioration. There was another fisherman there who also kept the fish that he caught in a tank on the side of his boat, but he always brought his fish to market in good condition. Others tried to find out his secret, but he would not tell. After his death, his daughter told the secret. He always put a catfish in the tank and it kept the fish in fear of their lives all the time, and they always had to struggle to keep out of his way. It was like their natural life in the sea. The afflictions and misfortunes which distress the children of God are not all to be explained as chastening for their wrong doings. There may be the catfish in the well placed there by Him who knows all things to keep them in the best of condition. Those who live in comfort and ease usually never amount to very much for the Lord. God, in choosing men, always selects those who have gone through trials and hardships. A noted violin maker went out into the timber to select his own timber for the making of his violins. He always chose the wood from the north side of the tree because he said it was used to the hard beating storms from the north and was tough and would stand more strain. This he said was better suited for violins. Those who have withstood the stormy trials and hardships of life are the ones who are best fitted for His service. -Selected Letters Readers OK-Hello to all at the Print Shop: We are writing to renew our Faith and Victory. We love the paper. God is good. If the whole world could understand where our help comes from, and who is in charge, we would all be a lot better off. God has the whole world in His hand, He sees everything, He hears everything and He knows everything. That is where our help comes from. You all keep up the good work and may God bless you. With love, -Bro. & Sis. Marion Caldwell TN-Dear saints and friends: My heart is rejoicing this morning [12/4/01] for all the things God is still doing for me since the loss of my companion. I am so thankful for all that He does. The morning that Bro. McDonald passed on to be with the Lord, God gave me a song-"One Thing I Can Do"-number 126 in the Evening Light Songs hymnal. I sing it and read it often. It says: "I thank thee, Lord, that I can cast my burdens all on thee; Tho' I be tempted, thou hast died to bear them all for me. Tho' tried and pressed, yet I will trust,­This one thing I can do; I'll lean upon thy loving breast, Thou'lt guide me safely thro'. Tho' raging storms about me sweep, and fiery billows roll, To thee, dear Lord, I humbly trust the keeping of my soul. O Jesus, I will cling to thee, I'll love thee more and more; I'll place my trembling hand in thine, until the battle's o'er." Saints and friends, this is "one thing we can do." Continue to pray for me. Gratefully, -Sis. Mary McDonald OR-Merry Christmas to all there who spend countless hours working and thinking about how to get the gospel out. This is a season of hope. Thank God for sending a Saviour who has forever changed this world. Each of us is forever changed once He knocks on our hearts' door, whether we choose to accept or refuse Him.... -Sis. Kathy Smith OK-Dear Bro. Wayne: Greetings in Jesus' name. I hope all is going well with you and all the workers there. I have been thinking and meditating on the thought of us partaking of Jesus' glory. It is very encouraging and satisfying. The scripture says, "But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord." II Cor. 3:18. When we behold the glory of the Lord through the Spirit and through His Word, it gives us the right perspective of what Jesus is to us. It helped Stephen when he was being stoned. (Acts 7:55.) It will also help us in living for God. Paul said, "I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me." Gal. 2:20. Your brother in Christ, -Bro. T. V. McMillian MI-Dear sir: I enjoy your magazine very much. I read it from cover to cover and then pass it on so somebody else can enjoy it. I have learned a lot from the articles and rejoice in the fact that God is still in the prayer-answering business. May God bless all of you who work so hard to publish the Faith and Victory. Your brother in Christ, -Robert L. Randolph NY-Dear sir: Please find enclosed a check to help you in your fine work at the Publishing House. We do so enjoy your Sunday School Lessons. After attending other churches, we find you people still write from the Holy Bible. Thanks for increasing our faith in God. Sincerely, -Norm and Cora Eller Asana, Nigeria-Bro. Wayne Murphey: Greetings in the Lord. The workers of the Church of God, Asana, Nigeria, feel delighted and appreciate your awakening spirit towards the growth of the work of God here in Nigeria. We appeal to you to pray for the church here in Nigeria to grow spiritually, physically and in other endeavors. We also pray God to strengthen you for His work and to guide you in all of your understanding in Jesus' name.... Thank you and remain blessed, -Bro. Ufot Michael Akpan KS-Dear Bro. and Sis. Murphey: Thank you for your prayers on my behalf. I am doing better, and I praise the Lord for all His many blessings. There is a song that goes like this, "Count your many blessings, name them one by one." I would be unable to count the Lord's many blessings. Ever since I can remember I have loved that old song. When we reach the end of the song, "Count your many blessings, see what God hath done," it helps us to reflect upon the blessings the Lord has given us, and we then realize how innumerable they are. Blessings to all of you, each one who has a part in the labor for the Lord. - Naomi Dickerson-Hiebert IL-Dear Bro. Murphey and all the saints: Please remember me in prayer. I am the daughter of Edward and Iva Boling from Gale and Pinckneyville, IL. I am sure some of you remember them both. My mother passed away in the Golden Rule Home in April, 1974. Dad had passed away in 1968. My late husband and I attended several camp meetings with them years ago. I have several things going on in my life that I need prayer for, and I know the Lord will help me get straightened out and on the right road. I do love and trust the dear Lord. Love to all, -Elsie M. Offerman CA-I have been ill and many saints have prayed for me. I wish to thank them all. I am recovering. -Bro. Ivan Forbes WI-Dear Bro. Wayne: Greetings in the holy name of Jesus, our Lord and Saviour.... My health is not good. I am very weak and slow in walking. But I trust the Lord, my Saviour. He is every day with me. On October 21, I had pain in my knee. I prayed to my Lord, "You said I'm with you to the end. Then You are in this room. Please, please, take the pain away." The pain went right away! We have a wonderful Friend. I am thankful to be His child. Again, greetings and may God bless all of you in the Print Shop. -Sis. Martha Schmidt Mission Reports From the Philippines... December 6, 2001-Dear Bro. Wayne and Sis. Mary: Greetings to both of you and to all the workers in the Print Shop in the most wonderful name of our almighty Father, and His Son, Jesus Christ, who bought and redeemed us from the bondage of sin. I am so thankful to Him for He has been felt since I dedicated myself and my whole being to the Lord. I am inspired and encouraged while this writing is being done by the experiences of Old Testament Bible characters like Abraham, Moses, Jacob, the prophets and many others. They went through so many heartaches, persecutions, problems and trials, to the extent that their faith was tested. Yet, they stood still and were victorious as God held the victory. I have had some of the same experiences. There were times I decided to quit the ministry with reasons to look for greener pastures where I could give my family a decent living. My faith has been tested by being offered a position where I would be receiving a salary commensurate to my work and load. But, praise God, I was strong in His mighty power. The commitment and dedication implanted in my heart, to serve God and humanity, were the prime factor for not leaving the ministry. An apostle of Jesus Christ, named Peter, was once asked this question, "Lovest thou me more than these?" He replied, "Yea, Lord, thou knowest that I love thee..." My prayer to God is to have health to be able to continue the task that has been left to us - to feed His lambs. With regards to our mission in this place, I would like to share with you some of its developments. Salvation was brought to some people in the community. They heartily accepted the Lord, Jesus Christ, as their personal Saviour. God provided us a worship house conducive for our spiritual growth and formation. But we have still to raise funds for the finishing of the wall, ceiling and flooring. Our home Bible studies are being done in the afternoon and evening. One family who resides in another village requested us to have a Bible study which is scheduled for 10:00 in the evening. We have been doing this for almost two months which has resulted in the salvation of five members of the family. Praise be to God for their real decision to commit themselves to the Lord. Now they are actively participating in the services and work of the Lord. There are more souls who are hungry and thirsty for the gospel, and we are praying for them to come to the Saviour to be fed, and to drink the water for which they will never be thirsty again - the water of life. Share my love with all who love the Lord. My family (Rose and Jashen) and all the saints in this place are sending their greetings to you and to all the brethren over there. Yours in God's love, -Bro. Paterno C. Tangunan Honduras, C. A. Report December 22, 2001-Dear Bro. Wayne and Sis. Mary: Greetings to you in the precious name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. May God bless each dear one who prays and supports the Lord's work in Honduras. The work is moving forward. We experienced great blessings from Bro. Toney and Sis. Jeanie Samons, Sis. Bonnie Riley, Sis. Andrea Meek and Bro. Keith and Sis. Juanekie Fuller, Sis. Judy Trepaigner and Bro. Ptolemy Matthews. Thank you brothers and sisters for your love to the work in Honduras, your love to the unsaved souls, for your deep concern that the Word of God be spread throughout the world, and for the material blessings shared with the workers in His vineyard. Kindly extend our best regards to all the saints. I thank God for all His many blessings and pray for guidance in all things. Remember us in your prayers. -Bro. Tony and Sis. Carrin Hamilton The third quarter of our school year began August 20, 2001. The new mission was ready to be occupied by that time. Thank the Lord. Bro. and Sis. Fuller, who arrived on the 16th of August, were there to help us from the beginning of that quarter and were a real blessing to all of us. Bro. Fuller taught some extra-curricular lessons in world geography (including Honduran geography). A giant world map was drawn in the middle of the Learning Center's floor with sidewalk chalk. The children were pretty excited over their lessons and they were also able to learn where their teachers came from. The Fullers were also a blessing to the saints and in the church services. In one service, one of the school children's mother, who in her earlier years had been sweetly saved, came back to the Lord. On August 28th, Bro. Ptolemy Matthews joined our crew. Bro. Ptolemy (being already acquainted with most of the school's procedures), fit right in and was a blessing in helping relieve some of the work load, and in many different ways. Four days later, Bro. Doug and Sis. Lenita Wall, with their youngest daughter, Kaylee, arrived for a short visit. We certainly enjoyed them, and appreciate their contribution to the work. The Fullers were here until the 8th of September. We were all sad to see them leave. Bro. Tony Hamilton, Bro. Ptolemy, and myself, did our best to carry on from there. Along with their core curriculum, we gave the children a few lessons in weights and measures and in manners. We acted out some of the scenes for socially correct and incorrect behavior which we believe were profitable. The quarter ended on October 5th with a simple gathering to give out progress report cards to be signed by the parents. We also had the children give a short presentation, followed by a few refreshments. In meeting with the parents we received some encouraging feedback. Most of them are happy with their children's progress in the school. After this first year, all of them who could not read English are now able to read, and it's such a blessing to watch their delight in doing it. Some of the children have also given their hearts to the Lord. Please pray that God will keep them encouraged. Our fourth quarter began uneventfully on the 8th and pretty much continued that way until the rainy season began. Some of the children, who usually walked to school, were hindered by the rain. Those who rode in back of the church's small pick-up, (as many as could) would crowd into the cab of the truck, and those who could not, missed school that day. Sometimes they would all take a chance and try to beat the rain, but some would get to school soaking wet. The rains also brought about a lot of mud, which became an added problem, but we are so thankful to the Lord for helping us to continue on through all of these hindrances. When the hurricane threatened to come our way, we prepared by boarding up the windows and purchasing extra supplies. But the Lord was merciful and spared us from a direct hit. We only got a lot of rain and some winds, thank the Lord. (Bro. Ptolemy was looking forward to that hurricane and was a little disappointed.) November 16th marked the end of our school year. We held a presentation the next day during which we awarded the children certificates. Some were awarded for certain character traits demonstrated throughout the year. Most of the ABC's received certificates for successfully completing their Learning to Read program. One child (Marlena Hamilton) was given a certificate and a small gift for outstanding Christian character throughout the year. After Bro. Fuller's return to the U.S., Bro. Ptolemy and myself also endeavored to work with the night English class that he had been teaching, but were met with a lack of real interest and poor attendance. We then decided it best to postpone the class until some future time, Lord willing. Being free from that responsibility, Bro. Ptolemy, along with a young man in the congregation, began having Bible studies on Thursday nights with some young men in the community. We also began having sewing classes with the ladies one night a week. Attendance was good and included some of the ladies in the community. We thank the Lord for Bro. Ptolemy's commitment to stay until the end of the school year. May the Lord bless and reward him and all who have supported this great effort. We are also thankful for all who have prayed or contributed in some way to this cause. May the Lord bless and reward each one. I am very thankful that the Lord has enabled me to be a part of this work. I am looking forward to another wonderful coming school year, if the Lord wills. Please continue to pray for us and the work in Honduras. The saints are very happy to have such a wonderful school for their children, and have repeatedly expressed their appreciation. -Sis. Judy Trepaigner Editorials Wayne Murphey With the new year of 2002 coming on, it seems like a good time to express appreciation to you, our readers. We thank you for your interest in subscribing to and reading the Faith and Victory. Our pledge to you is to endeavor to print the pure Word of God in its pages, just as much as is within our understanding. The purpose of this paper has never been to promote a personal agenda or to ride a hobby horse, and our commitment is to keep it on that plane. We appreciate those who labor with us and have sacrificed in the hope of being instrumental in sharing the Word with others. It is not simply rhetoric to say it sometimes requires sacrifice to commit one's self to promoting the gospel. However, we are assured that those who do so will not lose their reward, as the Lord is faithful to fulfill His promises to workers in His vineyard. Unless you have been around the publishing trade, it is sometimes difficult to understand the full process involved in printing, and the steps each piece of literature goes through before mailing. Recently I computed the approximate man-hours it takes to publish the Faith and Victory each month. It tallied out to 79 hours. The cost for each issue is approximately $900.00, excluding wages and utilities. And there are many other duties we are busy with other than just the Faith and Victory. But I am glad to report that the workers give time and talents willingly. Perhaps at a later date, I can provide additional description of the jobs and the workers who accomplish them. Not to be overlooked are those who support the work with prayers, finances, letters and writings. It takes everyone working in harmony to promote the Gospel, and we appreciate all who do so. So they can pre-arrange their work schedules, many of our readers would like to know the dates of camp meetings for 2002. If congregations will send in that information by Feb. 15, we will publish a list in the March issue. We still have an ample supply of 2002 wall calendars. Each features a colorful nature scene with a Bible verse for every month. The calendars differ slightly in size from those of previous years. They now measure approximately 10" X 10" and are available for $3.00 each, which includes postage and handling. On Dec. 25, Bro. Michael Smith returned home from a missionary trip to Ghana and Nigeria. We are thankful God brought him back safely and well, and are looking forward to hearing a report of what God accomplished during his time in those places. We again remind our readers of a CD which is now available. It documents mission work in the Philippines from 1998-2001 and it contains pictures, video clips and narration of the building of a camp ground near San Jose, as well as information about the first camp meeting held there. It also includes photos of national interest, such as Mt. Pinetubo, a Japanese memorial from WWII, and the Catholic observance of Good Friday. The CD is PC formatted and operates on internet Explorer browser 5.5. It is available for $19.95, which includes postage and handling. If you have questions about the ability of your computer to operate the presentation, please feel free to call this office. -Bro. Wayne Murphey Prayer Requests IL-"Please remember me in prayer." -Elsie Offerman OH-Juanita Blankenship has asked prayer for her eyes. AR-"Pray for me." -Lillian Farris AL-"Please remember Monroe Hood in prayer as she recently lost her husband. He was a good minister and pillar in our congregation. We will surely miss him. "Also remember mother. She needs your continual prayers." -Bro. Marshall Whitson CA-"Here are some people to be remembered in your prayers: Bob Barnes, Marv Bos, Larry Brown and Chris Duplessis. "I thank all concerned who have prayed for my sister, Sis. Sylvia Busbee. The continual cough which she has had is better." -Bro. Ivan Forbes IN-"I want you to remember my sons in prayer. Roy has leukemia and shingles, as well as a bad backache. Jimmy has bad nerves. I know God can heal them. "I don't feel so good myself. We have had the flu, and I seem to stay weak. So remember us all." -Sis. Dessie Wilson CA-"Please pray for me." -Sis. 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