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Dennis, Mark and George - 10/23/2008 12:44:19 AM
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Focusing
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Three of the deacons at my little church are very ill.
Dennis found out last week that he had cancer, and yesterday his oncologist told him he only has 1-2 weeks to live. He has been an incredible Sunday school teacher, and a wonderful mentor to many people ... not just in our church, but as a business leader as well.
Mark worked with the teens at our church and was part of our music team until he found out he had leukemia. Last week his doctors were saying he would be in the hospital a few more months, and then possibly be able to go home. Monday, after reviewing the latest round of tests, he was told that he only has another 2 weeks to live.
George, who heads up the men's prison ministry, with a passion for the men on death row ... who just recently conducted the second ever Bible study on death row ... just found out this week that his cancer has spread to his bones.
These are all wonderful Godly men with beautiful hearts full of love. Please lift them in prayer, along with their wives, family and friends.
Thank you.
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RE: Dennis, Mark and George - 10/23/2008 1:22:45 AM
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Father God,
Thank You for the godly servants around us. I pray for these three deacons of Focusing's church, their families, and all those whose life has been touched by their service to Your church. May they be a powerful witness to Your love for them as they consider their challenges they face and find meaning in the time left to them of this life.
In Jesus' name,
Amen
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For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. -Romans 15:4 (NIV)
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RE: Dennis, Mark and George - 10/23/2008 8:29:19 AM
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barbi
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will be praying for the three of them
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RE: Dennis, Mark and George - 10/23/2008 8:42:04 AM
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peaceofGod
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ORIGINAL: OneJohn410
Father God,
Thank You for the godly servants around us. I pray for these three deacons of Focusing's church, their families, and all those whose life has been touched by their service to Your church. May they be a powerful witness to Your love for them as they consider their challenges they face and find meaning in the time left to them of this life.
In Jesus' name,
Amen
Amen. This is my prayer, too.
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RE: Dennis, Mark and George - 10/23/2008 11:15:17 AM
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ORIGINAL: OneJohn410
Father God,
Thank You for the godly servants around us. I pray for these three deacons of Focusing's church, their families, and all those whose life has been touched by their service to Your church. May they be a powerful witness to Your love for them as they consider their challenges they face and find meaning in the time left to them of this life.
In Jesus' name,
Amen
Father, thank You for the lifes of these three men. Even now if it is within Your will, we ask for healing. Yet Father we know that the most perfect healing of all is going home to be with You. May Your will be done in all of this Father. Wrap Your loving arms around each one of them, they're familys and all who love them, and fill them with all comfort. Meet every need Lord. May Your light shine through the rest of they're lifes. Then Father, send replacements to continue the importen work they have been doing Lord. Your work. And we thank You and praise You Lord in all things. In Jesus precious name. Amen
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within me, bless his holy name.
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RE: Dennis, Mark and George - 10/23/2008 11:21:49 AM
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TorchHeart
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quote:
ORIGINAL: OneJohn410
Father God,
Thank You for the godly servants around us. I pray for these three deacons of Focusing's church, their families, and all those whose life has been touched by their service to Your church. May they be a powerful witness to Your love for them as they consider their challenges they face and find meaning in the time left to them of this life.
In Jesus' name,
Amen
Amen.
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RE: Dennis, Mark and George - 10/23/2008 11:42:36 AM
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Focusing
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Thank you for your prayers. They mean so much.
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Instead of a gem, or even a flower, we should cast the gift of a loving thought into the heart of a friend. That would be giving as the angels give.
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RE: Dennis, Mark and George - 10/23/2008 12:33:06 PM
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Lord, we thank You for the lives these men have lived and the testimonies they are leaving. What a standard to reach for! May You be especially real to them and their families during this time. May they treasure each moment and may You engrave it in their families memories to hold to when they miss them. Help those who know and love them to come around the families and envelope them in Your love, peace and strength. We ask this in Jesus name. Amen
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RE: Dennis, Mark and George - 10/25/2008 12:33:22 PM
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Dennis went home to be with the Lord yesterday afternoon.
Praise God that he was surrounded by family and friends when he passed. His granddaughter sang Amazing Grace to him just minutes before he passed. A good friend was reading from the Bible, and his wife was holding his hands which were wrapped around his Bible when he took his last breath.
He was an amazing man of God who touched so many lives.
Thank You Lord for taking him out of his pain and suffering, for Your endless mercies and grace. Thank You for sharing Dennis with us and allowing Your light to shine through him. Thank You for the position You placed him in, not only in our church but also in his professional life, that he was able to touch so many lives and demonstrate Your love. Thank You Lord for Your promises and that one day we will see him again. Amen.
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Instead of a gem, or even a flower, we should cast the gift of a loving thought into the heart of a friend. That would be giving as the angels give.
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RE: Dennis, Mark and George - 10/25/2008 1:04:23 PM
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Oh Lord, thank you for these wonderful man whom I have never met, but thank you that
they have such a testimony and have been spreading the good word Lord. Thank you that
they have been such a positive impact on this church, in their bible studies, with the death
row inmates. Thank you Lord...
My sympathy is with Dennis' family today. I praise God that he is with the Lord though and
has a brand new body...Just another christian person up in Heaven now, we will have victory
over the enemy!!
Praise God..
kc
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RE: Dennis, Mark and George - 10/25/2008 1:32:35 PM
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Revelations 21:4
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RE: Dennis, Mark and George - 10/25/2008 6:26:11 PM
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Oh Lord, thank you for these wonderful man whom I have never met, but thank you that
they have such a testimony and have been spreading the good word Lord. Thank you that
they have been such a positive impact on this church, in their bible studies, with the death
row inmates. Thank you Lord...
My sympathy is with Dennis' family today. I praise God that he is with the Lord though and
has a brand new body...Just another christian person up in Heaven now, we will have victory
over the enemy!!
Praise God..
kc
Thank You Lord for what You have done in these lives. Let their light continue to shine bright for You!
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RE: Dennis, Mark and George - 10/25/2008 10:46:35 PM
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Dear Lord, I pray for you to touch these men with your loving healing touch, in Jesus migty name AMEN
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RE: Dennis, Mark and George - 10/26/2008 3:01:59 AM
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Oh my, Sam! Two in two days! This is beyond comprehension. The pain! May God be with you and your congregation. I will continue to pray.
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RE: Dennis, Mark and George - 10/26/2008 8:07:03 PM
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Thank you for the prayers.
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RE: Dennis, Mark and George - 10/27/2008 11:37:33 AM
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sparkleingsnow
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O Father we praise You for who You are. Thank You for all You have done and will do for everyone involved. Be with Mark and Dennis's familys and all who loved them. Continue to be with George and his family. Thank You Father that You are ever faithful. In Jesus precious name. Amen
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Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is
within me, bless his holy name.
Psalm 103:1
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RE: Dennis, Mark and George - 10/27/2008 11:43:30 AM
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DeeAnnBailey
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Lord, please bring comfort to all involved, give peace. Let their testimonies continue even as their lives are gone from us. In Jesus name.
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