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| CASES OF BIBLES FROM SOUTH CAROLINA |
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Irvin L. Rozier |
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Hey, sorry I haven't responded until now...I have been to South Carolina. A friend of mine is there (we used to do ministry work together..he'd sing and I would preach), and he called me to come get some Bibles. He is renovating a big hotel, and he found several cases of unused Gideon Bibles. I got him to sing a few songs, "Crank Up the Music, Let's Have Church", and "Soul Filin' Station". We had a wonderful visit and prayer time, I came back and have already given away three cases of Bibles (I have 1 and 1/2 left).I do a nursing home ministry and play all types of gospel music, old ones, new ones...I have had 92 year olds up and dancing in the spirit, some that couldn't clap their hands, tapped their feet...yes, we need a mixture...and that can only come by being led of the Holy Ghost..He knows what each person needs.I know what you are saying about "biting your tongue"...The Lord does say in Eccl that there is a time to speak and a time to keep silent..It is hard for most people (particularly those set in their ways) to let go and let Jesus take over...but prayer can change things..keep on praying for your pastor and church, and the Lord will answer.I wrote this poem about a little Methodist church..it had dwindled down to almost nothing, but they kept on praying. The church now is thriving..spiritually and in other ways...They have a great influx of youth and a wonderful program. They have built a social hall and broke ground to expand the sanctuary..mind you, nothing fancy but the extra space is needed...Most of all, the Spirit of the Lord is there, and there is a great love one for another...I preached at that church before to four members, and now they have around 150. Here is the poem I wrote:WARD MEMORIAL CHURCH by Irvin L. RozierA small white church sits at the edge of townSome people said why don't you tear it downAfter all, the congregation is only three or fourYou might as well close the church doorThese few saints, faithful to the LordKept the door open though they could barely affordTo pay the preacher, the utilities and the restThey gave from their hearts their very bestTo the Lord in heaven they knelt in prayerAnd committed Ward Memorial church to His careHe saw their faithfulness and began to blessAnd increased the congregation, I do confessBrother Joe became their preachermanHe was widely known as a Jesus fanThe church grew and grew and grewThe Lord added daily, sometimes one sometimes twoFaith and commitment to Christ the KingMakes the heavens rejoice and the angels singWard Memorial is spreading the Good NewsAnd the Lord is rapidly filling the pewsThis poem is a tribute to those faithful fewAnd to the Lord who makes all things newMay Ward Memorial continue to be a lightAnd draw others to Jesus who makes things right.Copyright 2005 Irvin L. Rozier About the Author
Author of My Walk with the Lord, www.selahbooks.com, various other articles and poems (google or yahoo search my name), preacher, retired military |
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