Happy Valentine’s Day

God’s

Mercies “are new

Every morning.”

La. 3:23

Photography by Frank Martin of Peace Valley, MO

In Old Testament history, we read the

account of Abram who left his home country

in search of a land promised by God.

On the journey, Abram went to Egypt

because there was a “famine in the land,”

and there, he devised his own strategy for

survival in an unknown society.

Because he was afraid that the men of

the country would kill him just to acquire his

beautiful wife, Sarai, Abram told her to tell

them that she was only his sister, and then

they would treat him well. Sure enough, the

little imprecision worked, and she was taken

into Pharaoh’s palace, while Abram gained

animals and servants in return.

Truly, Sarai was his half-sister, as

later described in Genesis 20:11-13, but she

was still very much his wife also. And this

vague act of deceit, designed in fear, was

definitely dishonest; in fact, the Sovereign

Lord acted in response with His own Divine

plan. He inflicted serious diseases on

Pharaoh and his household, and when

Pharaoh finally determined the cause of this

distress, he sent for Abram. Pg 2

Contents: Holiness in 2012, Poem by Maxine 1-2

Pastor Ron. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Poem by Byrum, Wayne’s Mission.. 4

Peggy’s Song and Dream. . . . . . . . . . 5

Christian Influence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Picture, Poem by Byrum . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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After a few anxious moments, Abram

was told to take his wife and leave, escorted

on his way by Pharaoh’s men.

Like Abram we may, at times, form

methods and actions based on fear of the

unknown. But in using deception which

involves pretense, dishonesty, and trickery,

this choice plainly contributes to a make-

believe world that is in itself an imitation of

true life.

In observing human nature, it is

evident that some patterns of deceit develop

in childhood, ones often learned from abuse

or fear. Furthermore, individuals who

continue these patterns as adults may do so

because of a deep need for support or

personal development. There are other

reasons for this troubled behavior as well,

linked to greed, malice, envy, etc. In fact,

Jesus describes these in Mark 7: 20-23 as

evil thoughts which make us “unclean.”

At whatever level deceit begins in the

heart, it is seen as a hopeless and inadequate

way of facing life’s issues.

THE GOOD NEWS: Jesus came to

help us experience new growth! He forgives

our self-defeating ways and offers change

and a return to our Heavenly Father who

knows us like a book. There is nothing

hidden from Him nor does it have to be for

John 3:16 tells us that God loves us so

much, Jesus died for our sins, and He lives

forever to encourage, strengthen, and

support us as we grow in grace and receive a

blessed, holy, and full life. John 10:10

“Never will I leave you; never will I

forsake you.”- Jesus Hebrews 13:5 NIV

“…because Jesus lives forever, He

has a permanent priesthood. Therefore, He is

able to save completely those who come to

God through Him, because He always lives

to intercede for them.” Hebrews 7: 24—25 NIV

YOUR WILL BE DONE

When in this life we venture,

There are judgments to be made.

I have learned through past experience

That it’s always safe to say,

“Not as I wish, but as You will”;

And results will better be,

For Your purpose is far reaching

And more meaningful to me.

You can see far in the future

From beginning to the end,

And ever o’er the mountains

And around the crooked bends.

But our vision is so cluttered

In this complicated life

That we need Your Holy Spirit

To help us safely to arrive. Pg 3

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We think we know exactly

What we’re striving for down here,

Soon to find that it’s too shaky;

And we’re filled with doubts and fears.

We have found that it’s much better

If we ask Your helping hand,

And to whisper rather softly,

“Lord, please share with us Your plan.”

Do you remember in the garden

When His heart with anguish filled,

That in humble, sweet submission,

Jesus prayed for the Father’s will?

Fore He knew His plan was perfect,

And He wanted to obey,

Though the price would be so costly

As He gave His life away.

It was not without a struggle

As three times He called for help.

In the midst of all that conflict

He was willing to die to self.

It’s that kind of dedication

That it takes for us to come

To the place where we are willing

For the Lord’s will to be done.

Maxine Trigleth

Photo by Frank Martin, Peace Valley, MO

When Job sought to understand the Lord’s will,

God asked him in return: “Do you know how a

hawk soars and spreads her wings to the south?”

Pressing Toward the Mark

By Ron

Pastor and Chaplain

“Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended:

but this one thing I do, forgetting those things 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

I remember a few years ago while driving a school

bus that we were headed to Springfield, which is

about 100 miles away, with a busload of

kindergartners and first-graders who began asking

me if we were “there yet.” (I knew it was going to

be a long day since we were still in sight of the

school.)

Similarly, Paul said, “I’m not there yet. I

have not finished the course; [We still have a lot of

things yet to do] but this one thing I do, forgetting

those things which are behind.”

As we begin the New Year of 2012, it is

very important that we forget about a lot of things in

the past. In contrast, living under grace gives us so

many things to look forward to in this New Year. If

we hang on to the past we will just drag things

around behind us; no need for that. God gives us

freedom and allows us to grow and experience

forgiveness as well as a greater “reaching forth unto

those things which are before… [pressing] toward

the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in

Christ Jesus.”

In “pressing toward the mark” this means to

get closer or to crowd in. Paul knew how important

it is to work hard with one goal in mind (one object

in mind). Look forward to the things of God and

never look back. Each year we must also plan for

what we want to see at the end of the year. Without

a plan or without working towards the future, there

is little hope in getting things accomplished.

There is a prize waiting for us! It begins

with the “high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” This

is God’s life-plan for us. He called us to do great

things, and this is the highest calling that a man,

woman or child can ever have. As well this goal

stays before us until the day we die. This divine Pg 4

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purpose can only be accomplished through God’s

help, direction, grace and His Spirit. All these come

from following God as we press toward that mark,

positively aware that what God has called us to do

is greater than anything this world has ever known.

This is the high calling of being a Christian.

In Christianity, the great prize is being

totally forgiven, completely set free from sin and,

most importantly, being welcomed into the presence

of our Heavenly Father. This prize is not about

“golden streets or mansions.” It is about the

presence of Almighty God and seeing Jesus our

Savior. Amen

Bless the Lord for He is Good!!!

RESOLUTIONS

FORGETTING WHAT'S BEHIND

Did you find any solutions

For keeping your resolutions

Which you made in January—

Now that it is February?

Do your problems of the past

Seem to hold you hard-and-fast;

Your good intentions didn't last,

So from your mind, they've been cast?

Paul's sincere desire for perfection,

Hadn't been reached to his satisfaction,

But he said, “Forgetting what's behind,

With God's help, I hope the prize to find.”*

*Philippians 3:13-14

Byrum C. Lee: 2012

2012

Bringing HOPE in 2012

In researching Juvenile Delinquency on

Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, it appears that the

age for illegal behavior by minors has dropped in

recent years, and younger boys and girls are

committing crimes. Those who repeatedly offend

are likely to become even more violent in their

behavior.

Youth mentoring is one of several ways

described as preventive services. Several months

ago, Wayne, age 84, was introduced to our Faith

Messenger readers as a volunteer mentor who cares

deeply for these young people. Almost every week

he visits minors at the Juvenile Court, sharing his

own story with them and encouraging them to

“never give up.” Additionally, he always makes

sure they hear this life-changing message: YOU

ARE SOMEBODY!

Recently Wayne expressed a profound

desire to see others become more aware of this

critical situation within our youth, and then, in some

way, become a part of the solution.

Other prevention services include parenting

education, family counseling, substance abuse

education and treatment as well as compassionate

volunteers becoming more involved in learning how

to share or how to help with our struggling youth.

I AM THE LIGHT

OF THE WORLD.

- JESUS

John 8:12 TLB

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The following is a song by Peggy which she

describes as “words [which] came to me from

Jesus.” The Faith Messenger is happy to share this

beautiful song once again.

My dear child, right now I see you

Your sad eyes so full of pain

You’re so hurt and brokenhearted

You think you’ll never love or trust again.

(Chorus)

I came to heal the brokenhearted

To cleanse the wound and take the pain.

My child, won’t you come unto me

And let me make you whole again?

You’ve been so hurt and you’re still hurting.

I know just what you’re going through.

I was deceived, despised, rejected

By those I loved and trusted, too.

(Chorus)

I came to heal the brokenhearted

To cleanse the wound and take the pain.

My child, won’t you come unto me

And let me make you whole again?

Those I loved – well, they forsook me

The way that people often do

I stood alone with none to help me,

I suffered all of it for you.

(Chorus)

I came to heal the brokenhearted

To cleanse the wound and take the pain.

My child, won’t you come unto me

And let me make you whole again?

I rose triumphant over all my suffering!

And triumphant you can be.

For on the cross I took your sorrows

And now, my child, just lean on me.

For I came to heal the brokenhearted

To cleanse the wound and take the pain.

My child, won’t you come unto me

And let me make you whole again?

For I will make you whole again.

In the Bible, we read of dreams and visions in

which God communicates with various individuals.

In the subsequent article, Peggy shares a dream in

which Jesus ministers to her.

I dreamed I woke up and found myself dead.

I wasn’t sure I was dead, so I got up and put on my

cape and wrapped it around me. I went outside and

began to walk up the hill. I could feel rocks under

my feet so I decided I must still be alive. At the top

of the hill was a friend’s cabin. I went in the cabin.

There were four women there. I lay down on the

couch and began to fade.

One of the women said, “I know what that is

and I’m getting out of here.”

I said, “Please don’t go, for Jesus is coming

for me and you will miss something wonderful.” So

the ladies decided to stay.

I began to cry. They asked, “Peggy, why are

you crying?”

I replied, “I love Jesus so much. I wish I

could kneel before Him and give Him gold and

precious jewels.”

They said, “Peggy, you’ve done a lot for

Jesus.” I replied, “Much I have done has been for

self, but that doesn’t count, not really.”

Suddenly Jesus stood in the doorway. He

was pure light and so beautiful! He walked over to

me and I knelt at His feet and began to cry. “Jesus, I

love you so much. I wish I could give you gold and

precious jewels, but much I have done for you was

for self and that doesn’t count, not really.”

Jesus reached down and took me up in His

arms as if I were a child. He said, “I know that, but

you’ve done more than you know – a kind word, a

smile.” Still holding me in His arms, He looked

around the room at the women and said, “Be

faithful until I come.”

I woke up. The dream was over. I thought,

what is God telling me in this dream? What did the

four women represent? I remembered that one year

I couldn’t lead the ladies sharing group at camp

meeting, and I asked a friend to lead. She had never

done that, but since I believed she could, she

decided to lead the group and then did a fine job. I

had encouraged her to step out in faith and do for

the Lord what she didn’t know she could do. Pg 6

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The second lady was my head nurse where I

worked in NY. She didn’t like me, yet, somehow I

influenced her for the Lord.

The third lady was a girl I had taught in

Sunday school. She was grown up. Perhaps, I had

planted some seed for the Lord and it had grown. I

remembered the children’s favorite song, “Why do I

sing about Jesus? Why is He precious to me? He is

my Lord and Savior. Dying He set me free.”

The fourth lady I didn’t recognize. She was

someone I had impacted for Christ. Perhaps she was

a woman I had met on the bus that I promised to

pray for.

We will never know until we get to Heaven

the people we have influenced for Christ or the seed

we have sown.

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Christian Triumph continues to sow the seed in

South America with the help of Narciso Zamora.

News from Donna,

Evelyn Anderson’s

Granddaughter:

In a report from Narciso, Pastor-

Missionary who works with

Christian Triumph, he says: the

cost of printing 2000 El Mensajeros (Christian

Triumph’s Spanish periodical) was the same as the

cost for printing 1000. He continues: Therefore, we

spoke with the seminary in Lima (Peru), and they

have agreed to distribute 700 El Mensajeros

among their students and the local churches. The

pastors in the jungle region asked for 300 copies –

there are five pastors there – and we have nine

pastors in the coastal region and 16 here in the

Cajamarca region, in addition to the 48

independent churches of the Granja Porcon. My

son, Gerson, a professor at the seminary in Lima,

is preparing a form that we can send out to help us

know the need for tracts and how the recipients

will use them.

Evelyn Anderson, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. L Y.

Janes, founders of Christian Triumph, has been a

great Christian witness throughout her life. We send

to her - our love and Happy February Birthday

wishes.

Brother and

Sister Janes

Missions: Shared by

Paul Here is a letter from Anita to an evangelist,

Brother Smith, who is going to Bolivia.

At the Church, I spoke to you regarding

Spanish tracts. The contact email address is

christiantriumph@yahoo.com

The Secretary/Treasurer at Christian

Triumph in Corpus Christi, Texas, can tell you more

about the literature distribution.

…you can check out the web site at

www.ChristianTriumph.org and its Spanish

counterpart at www.TriunfoCristiano.com

Blessings on you as you minister to the

Spanish speaking people,

Anita, friend of missions

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CHRISTMAS PAGEANT by El Campo’s

Children

First Church of God in El Campo's children's

Sunday school class held a Christmas pageant

entitled Tip Toe to Bethlehem. Pictured in the

photo, front row, left to right are:

Inn Keeper – Payton , Mary – Kendall,

and Joseph – Michael.

Back row, l-r Wiseman – Kaden ;

Littlest Angel – Layla ;

and Shepherd – Konnor.

Sent by Sherry

SOME GOOD ADVICE in 2012

From BYRUM

TRY DEVELOPING A FORGETTER

I've been thinking about something I should

mention,

So now I have decided to bring it to your attention.

If there are things in your past that you truly regret,

Life will be better, if those things you can forget.

Of those whom you've wronged, ask to be forgiven;

To those who wronged you, forgiveness should be

given.

Even with forgiveness, if it's hard to forget the past,

It's better to just move on, for this life won't always

last.

If you've worked on a problem, seeking for a

solution,

But still haven't come up with a satisfactory

resolution;

Here's something you might try, even if with it you

differ—

Try developing a forgetter and decreasing your

rememberer,

Byrum C. Lee: 06/201

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THANKS to all our FM readers. We appreciate you.

Thanks to Yutha (Michigan) who says that when

she receives her FM, she sits down and reads it all

the way through. Thank you for such wonderful

encouragement.

Thanks to each and every one who writes and helps

with this ministry. There are no words to express

our appreciation. The Lord bless you richly!

Christian Triumph is a God-called and God-

ordained missions’ (local and foreign) outreach and

is a part of the eternal Kingdom of God. Those of us

who work closely with this ministry pray that the

Lord’s will is and always will be the governing

force of all that we do. Thank you for praying. Happy Valentine’s Day! You are loved! Editor

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