sharing God's
love from our hearts through...
|
|
...
inspirational testimonies, poems, stories, letters, notes, music,
drawings, photos, blogs, and more... |
with heart
and cheerful
voice
|
To navigate click on an icon above to go to a specific area or
browse the table of content below
Send your items to the
webmaster@dpcOnline.info
Table of contents - listing newest items first.
Together <iHs>< ~
by Keith Wawrzyniak

Single
Girl Searching ~ by
Becky
From
My Heart & Soul ~
by Marlene Wawrzyniak

An Uncommon Grace
~ by Darian Burns Where
~ by Marlene
Wawrzyniak
I’m Thankful For…. ~ by Alana Butts
and submitted by Teresa Steele
---------------------------------------
From 2007 -----------------------------------------
Reunion
~
by Marlene
Wawrzyniak
The Watchmaker
~ Submitted by Linda Locke
(An excellent poem for you and your kids)
Emergency Numbers
(updated daily)
An
Easter Poem - The Cross of Love ~
by Marlene Wawrzyniak
I am a Christian ~
Unknown
(posting requested by Wendy
Smith & Teresa Steele)
A
Special Valentine Message from God
~ from a Linda Locke
Posted (with Steele permission) by EKW -
Iraq crash shatters two families
A
Rich Family History of Worshippers at DPC
- Shelmon Dail
Marlene Wawrzyniak - Words of Sadness / Words Deleted
"AMERICA
THE BEAUTIFUL" ~
Judge Roy Moore
(posting
requested by several members)
Sign Posts to Heaven's Gate --
Need Directions?
(updated daily)
The Great Physician -
Marlene Wawrzyniak
---------------------------------------
From 2006 -----------------------------------------
Poem from Dale & LuAnn Meyers -
The Story of Old
Jim
Grandmother WILLIE
by
Rev. Darian G. Burns
Story submitted by Keith Wawrzyniak -
The Gideon Connection here at DPC
Soldiers of the Lord
-- Marlene Wawrzyniak
Pastor
Appreciation Testimonies
-
Out of the hearts of babes
Prayer
Before Starting Work
- submitted by Wendy Smith
Note submitted by Pat Pittas
-
Life is full of choices
Life Preserver -
Photo by
Michael Koehler & Poem by Marlene Wawrzyniak
Photo from a friend -
Jesus, does this count?
My Strength -
Poem by Marlene
Wawrzyniak
Author Unknown -
Serenity Prayer
Wisdom for
Daily Living - from the
Book of Proverbs (updated daily)
Send your items for posting to
webmaster@dpcOnline.info
End of TOC
return

Web Logger's
logs
- weblogs
Click on each Blog icon to visit the site or
return
to go back to the TOC
An Uncommon Grace by Pastor Darian G. Burns
return
From
my Heart & Soul by Marlene Wawrzyniak

return
singlegirlsearching
by Becky
return
Together
<iHs>< ~keith by Keith Wawrzyniak

return


return
THE LORD'S PRAYER
(Mat. 6:9-13)
This is in three parts, the
prayer ( blue
),
the prayer's heart (
gray
) , and GOD 's response (
red
)
submitted by Linda
Locke, adapted for the web by ~ekw, author unknown.
Our Father Who Art In Heaven.
Yes?
Don't interrupt me. I'm praying.
But -- you called ME!
Called you?
No, I didn't call you.
I'm praying.
Our Father who art in Heaven.
There -- you did it again!
Did what?
Called ME.
You said,
"Our Father who art in Heaven"
Well, here I am.
What's on your mind?
But I didn't mean anything by it.
I was, you know, just saying my prayers for the day.
I always say the Lord's Prayer.
It makes me feel good,
kind of like fulfilling a duty.
Well, all right.
Go on.
Okay,
Hallowed be thy name . .
Hold it right there.
What do you mean by that?
By what?
By "Hallowed be thy name"?
It means, it means . . good grief,
I don't know what it means.
How in the world should I know?
It's just a part of the prayer.
By the way, what does it mean?
It means honored, holy, wonderful.
Hey, that makes sense.
I never thought about what 'hallowed' meant before.
Thanks.
Thy Kingdom come,
Thy will be done,
on earth as it is in Heaven.
Do you really mean that?
Sure, why not?
What are you doing about it?
Doing? Why, nothing, I guess.
I just think it would be kind of neat if you got control,
of everything down here like you have up there.
We're kind of in a mess down here you know.
Yes, I know;
but, have I got control of you?
Well, I go to church.
That isn't what I asked you.
What about your bad temper?
You've really got a problem there, you know.
And then there's the way you spend your money --
all on yourself.
And what about the kind of books you read?
Now hold on just a minute!
Stop picking on me!
I'm just as good as some of the rest of those people at church!
Excuse ME.
I thought you were praying
for my will to be done.
If that is to happen,
it will have to start with the ones
who are praying for it.
Like you -- for example.
Oh, all right. I guess I do have some hang-ups.
Now that you mention it,
I could probably name some others.
So could I.
I haven't thought about it very much until now,
but I really would like to cut out some of those things.
I would like to, you know, be really free.
Good --
Now we're getting somewhere.
We'll work together -- You and ME.
I'm proud of You.
Look, Lord, if you don't mind,
I need to finish up here.
This is taking a lot longer than it usually does.
Give us this day, our daily bread.
You need to cut out the bread.
You're overweight as it is.
Hey, wait a minute! What is this?
Here I was doing my religious duty,
and all of a sudden you break in
and remind me of all my hang-ups.
Praying is a dangerous thing.
You just might get what you ask for.
Remember,
you called ME -- and here I am.
It's too late to stop now.
Keep praying. ( . . pause . .)
Well, go on.
I'm scared to.
Scared! Scared of what?
I know what you'll say.
Try ME.
Forgive us our sins,
as we forgive those who sin against us.
What about Ann?
See? I knew it!
I knew you would bring her up!
Why, Lord, she's told lies about me, spread stories.
She never paid back the money she owes me.
I've sworn to get even with her!
But -- your prayer --
What about your prayer?
I didn't -- mean it.
Well, at least you're honest.
But, it's quite a load carrying around all that bitterness
and resentment isn't it?
Yes, but I'll feel better as soon as I get even with her.
Boy, have I got some plans for her.
She'll wish she had never been born.
No, you won't feel any better.
You'll feel worse.
Revenge isn't sweet.
You know how unhappy you are --
Well, I can change that.
You can? How?
Forgive Ann.
Then, I'll forgive you;
And the hate and the sin,
will be Ann's problem -- not yours.
You will have settled the problem
as far as you are concerned.
Oh, you know, you're right.
You always are.
And more than I want revenge,
I want to be right with You . . (sigh).
All right all right . .
I forgive her.
There now!
Wonderful!
How do you feel?
Hmmmm. Well, not bad.
Not bad at all!
In fact, I feel pretty great!
You know, I don't think I'll go to bed uptight tonight.
I haven't been getting much rest, you know.
Yeah, I know.
But, you're not through with your prayer are you? Go on.
Oh, all right.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Good! Good! I'll do that.
Just don't put yourself in a place
where you can be tempted.
What do you mean by that?
You know what I mean.
Yeah. I know.
Okay.
Go ahead. Finish your prayer.
For Thine is the kingdom,
and the power,
and the glory forever.
Amen.
Do you know what would bring me glory --
What would really make me happy?
No, but I'd like to know.
I want to please you now.
I've really made a mess of things.
I want to truly follow you.
I can see now how great that would be.
So , tell me . . .
How do I make you happy?
YOU just did!
return
Prayer Before Starting Work
- submitted by Wendy Smith
My Heavenly Father, as I enter this work place, I bring your presence with
me. I speak your peace, your grace, your mercy, and your perfect order into
this office. I acknowledge your power over all that will be spoken, thought,
decided and done within these walls.
Lord, I thank you for the gifts you have blessed me with. I commit to using
them responsibly in your honor. Give me a fresh supply of strength to do my
job. Anoint my projects, ideas, and energy so that even my smallest
accomplishment may bring you glory.
Lord, when I am confused, guide me. When I am weary, energize me. When I am
burned out, infuse me with the light of the Holy Spirit. May the work that I
do and the way I do it bring faith, joy, and a smile to all that I come in
contact with today.
And Lord, when I leave this place, give me travel mercy. Bless my family and
home to be in order as I left it.
Lord, I thank you for everything you’ve done, everything you’re doing, and
everything you’re going to do.
In the name of Jesus I pray, with much love and thanksgiving. Amen.
return
Serenity Prayer - Author
Unknown

return


return
Where
~ by Marlene Wawrzyniak
Where do you turn in times of need when life does not seem fair,
when everything is going wrong and no one seems to care?
Where do you go to find the help your soul is crying for,
the help to heal the heartache that's eating at your core?
Where do you turn when anger strikes and you fear you'll lose control,
when your purpose here eludes you and frustration takes a toll?
Where do you turn when what was real no longer seems to be
and the people you have counted on are just a memory?
When what's familiar becomes strange where is your comfort found?
When your whole world is being rocked where is your solid ground?
When you realize you've chased a dream that never will be
caught
and you run from what you know is right and all that you've been taught,
Do you turn within and give up hope and settle in despair
or cast your eyes upon the Lord who always has been there?
The one who gave his life for you and will never leave your
side
is waiting very patiently His arms stretched open wide.
His love will conquer all your fears, there is nothing he
can't do.
So run into his open arms, He's calling child to you.
return
I’m Thankful For….
~ by
Alana Butts
submitted by Tersea Steele
The question was simple, I put it out there
yesterday,
what are you thankful for, so read on darlins here’s what you had to say.
The replies started and slowly began to roll in..
one sistah said I’m thankful for my wonderful family and friends.
~
Another chimed in, she too was thankful for
friends,
gifts from God was what she had to say
another was thankful for true friends and
how they are there for one another in that special way.
A brother being a darlin had a list filled with love,
thankful for so many things, thankful for love.
Then there was a sister who was supremely thankful
for knowing and living, God is truly able,
because for the first time in years
all her children would be seated around the Thanksgiving table.
~
Did I mention the sister who is thankful
for the great man in her life, together for 17 years,
a new grandaughter is on the way for a family,
they are overjoyed, happy as can be.
Then there was the brotha who was thankful for much
– most that “the Lord saved me.”
~
You all chimed in with your answers,
you did so without a bit of hesitation…
did I mention the Sistah
who was thankful for the daily inspiration.
We are thankful for so many things,
more things than we could ever say,
good health, a son being alive,
elder relatives and waking up each day.
~
Thank you family for participating
in this inspirational idea, it really meant a lot,
I truly enjoyed doing this, I’m done now,
oh – one more thing I almost forgot.
It’s my turn to tell what I’m thankful for
– there’s so much but I’ll give it a try,
I’m thankful for family, faith and love,
and good friends on whom I can rely.
I’m so very thankful for this opportunity,
this inspirational thing I do,
and I would be remiss.. if I didn’t let you know..
I’m thankful for each and every one of you.
return
Reunion
~
by Marlene
Wawrzyniak
In my mind I
see her there
being greeted by the Lord
as He reaches out to take her hand,
His love for her outpoured.
Such compassion in His eyes,
she feels no pain or fear
as warmth and peace envelop her
when Jesus she is near.
She's gazing on the face of God
and walking streets of gold,
serenity and joy at last
beyond what she's been told.
She's in a place of peaceful souls,
where loved ones gone before
introduce eternity
through heaven's open door.
So even though you miss her now,
you'll see her once again
walking heaven's streets of gold
at your journeys end
return
Poem by David Hawkins submitted by Linda Locke
click the graphic above
From the authors at Kids4Truth: We are hoping that
this presentation causes you to acknowledge that there is one true Creator
God and to inquire as to Who this God is.
return
An Easter Poem - The Cross of
Love ~ by Marlene
Wawrzyniak
The flagellum in the
soldier’s hand, straps of leather tipped with lead,
shredded the skin of our
Savior’s back, thorns had yet to pierce His head.
Weak from the beating and
loss of blood, our Lord slumped to the ground,
as they threw a robe on His
open wounds, Jesus uttered not a sound.
The soldiers mocked this
“King of the Jews” placing a stick in His hand,
“This for a scepter,” the
Roman said, as Jesus struggled to stand.
A crown of thorns upon His
head completed the travesty
as they pressed it deep
into His scalp, because of you and me.
The blood ran in rivulets
down His face as they taunted and beat our Lord
yet still Jesus uttered not
a word, while the soldiers were growing bored.
Tiring of their sadistic
sport they ripped the robe from His back,
tearing open His wounds
again and with searing pain He was wracked.
Showing no mercy they tied
the beam, on His shoulders, bare and torn
and led the procession to the hill where
true mercy would be born.
His human muscles could
bear no more, as He crumpled to the ground,
no longer could He carry
the wood to which He had been bound.
Pushed beyond His
endurance, bleeding and in shock,
He’d soon fulfill His
purpose to free God’s chosen flock.
Though He was barely able
to walk the soldiers gave Him no rest,
on the road to His
crucifixion, where for us He’d give His best.
Arriving at Golgotha, His
death was drawing nigh
as they threw our Lord upon
the beam and held the hammer high.
The soldiers were following
orders as they nailed Him to the wood
the King of all creation
was dying for our good.
They drove a nail through
each of His wrists and one through both of His feet,
this pain He suffered for
our sake, so that one day Him we’d meet.
Hours and hours of
limitless pain, He struggled for each breath
as those who had condemned
God’s son stood waiting for His death.
A chill crept through His
tissues and He knew the end was near,
His mission, was completed,
atonement now was here.
Jesus whispered, “It is
finished,” and then this His final cry,
“Father! Into thy hands I
commend my spirit,” and for our sake He died.
They took him from the cross of love and
laid him in the grave
covered the entrance with a stone to seal
him in the cave.
But three days later an empty tomb was all
that Mary found
for Jesus was no longer there, he was no
longer bound.
He has won the victory o’er death and sin
and shame
for every person on this earth who calls upon
his name.
return
I am a Christian ~
Unknown
may be based on a similiar
poem by Carol Wimmer
(posting requested by Wendy Smith &
Teresa Steele)
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not shouting "I'm clean living."
I'm whispering "I was lost,"
Now I'm found and forgiven.
When I say..."I am a Christian"
I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble
and need CHRIST to be my guide.
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak
and need HIS strength to carry on.
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed
and need God to clean my mess.
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are far too visible
but, God believes I am worth it.
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I still feel the sting of pain,
I have my share of heartaches
So I call upon His name.
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not holier than thou,
I was just a simple sinner
Who received God's good grace, somehow.
return
|
Words of Sadness / Words
Deleted - Marlene
Wawrzyniak
(born out of the Sanity of Life Sunday Worship Service 1/15/2006)
|
| Sadness |
Deleted |
How many beating hearts have stopped
before a breath was drawn?
How many eyes been robbed of sight
before they've seen a dawn?
How many voices have been stilled
n`er uttering a word?
How many babies cried in pain
not ever being heard?
How many women chose to end
what's growing in their womb,
and turned what is their body
into a living tomb?
We've learned somehow to justify
this crime against mankind
We tell ourselves it's just a choice
while to the truth we're blind.
In abortion clinics everywhere
babies are just trash,
and doctors who are meant to heal
are raking in the cash.
We have become a nation
numb
to what we’ve done
a lost and selfish people,
our only interest – FUN.
Who knows, how many Einsteins
or Mozarts we have killed?
How much blood will have to run,
before enough is spilled?
Children are taking guns to school,
why should we be surprised?
They see us killing babies,
does it matter then Who dies?
|
If I’d been
given just a chance
I might have
been the one
to find a
cure for cancer
there’s much
I could have done.
I might have
composed symphonies
of joyful
celebration
and shared
my music with the world
for future
generations.
I might have
had a brilliant mind
and cured
the common cold
or maybe
even found a way
to delay
growing old.
I might have
been a surgeon
and saved
lives every day
or maybe
Pastor of a church
and preached
salvation’s way.
I might have
been a teacher
and taught
someone to read
or been a
missionary
out sowing
Christian seed
I might have
been a loving wife
with
children of my own,
I might have
been a husband,
instead of
an unknown.
But since
our country made it law
I’m no more
then a choice
and many
millions just like me
will never
have a voice. |
return
"AMERICA
THE BEAUTIFUL"
Note:
This is widely reported to have been written by Judge Roy Moore
FOXNews.com U.S. & World -
Moore Not Likely to Back Down
Thursday, August 21, 2003 - Associated Press
GALLANT, Ala.
America
the Beautiful, or so you used to be.
Land of the Pilgrims' pride; I'm glad they'll never see.
Babies piled in dumpsters, Abortion on demand,
Oh, sweet land of liberty, your house is on the sand.
Our children wander aimlessly
poisoned by cocaine,
Choosing to indulge their lusts, when God has said abstain.
From sea to shining sea, our Nation turns away
From the teaching of God's love and a need to always pray.
So many worldly preachers tell lies about our Rock,
Saying God is going broke so they can fleece the flock.
We've kept God in our temples, how callous we have grown.
When earth is but His footstool, and Heaven is His throne.
We've voted in a government
that's rotting at the core,
Appointing Godless Judges who throw reason out the door,
Too soft to place a killer in a well deserved tomb,
But brave enough to kill a baby before he leaves the womb.
You think that God's not angry, that our land's a moral slum?
How much longer will He wait before His judgment comes?
How are we to face our God,
from Whom we cannot hide?
What then is left for us to do, but stem this evil tide?
If we who are His children, will humbly turn and pray;
Seek His holy face and mend our evil way:
Then God will hear from Heaven and forgive us of our sins,
He'll heal our sickly land and those who live within.
But, America the Beautiful, if you don't then you will see,
A sad but Holy God withdraw His hand from Thee.
~Judge Roy
Moore

return
The Great
Physician - Marlene Wawrzyniak

return
Poem from Dale & LuAnn Meyers -
THE STORY OF OLD
JIM
A minister
passing through his church in the middle of the day,
Decided to pause by the altar and see who had come to pray.
Just then the back door opened, a man came down the aisle,
The minister frowned as he saw the man hadn't shaved in a while.
His shirt was kind of shabby and his coat was worn and frayed,
the man knelt, he bowed his head, then rose and walked away.
In the days that followed, each noontime came this chap,
each time he knelt just for a moment, a lunch pail in his lap.
Well, the
minister's suspicions grew, with robbery a main fear,
He decided to stop the man and ask him, "What are you doing here?"
The old man said, he worked down the road. Lunch was half an hour.
Lunchtime was his prayer time, for finding strength and power.
"I stay only moments, see, because the factory is so far away;
as I kneel here talking to the Lord, this is kind of what I say:
"I JUST CAME AGAIN TO TELL YOU, LORD, HOW HAPPY I'VE BEEN,
SINCE WE FOUND EACH OTHER'S FRIENDSHIP AND YOU TOOK AWAY MY SIN.
DON'T KNOW MUCH OF HOW TO PRAY,
BUT I THINK ABOUT YOU EVERYDAY.
SO, JESUS, THIS IS JIM CHECKING IN TODAY."
The minister feeling foolish, told Jim that was fine.
He told the man he was welcome to come and pray just anytime.
Time to go, Jim smiled, said "Thanks." He hurried to the door.
The minister knelt at the altar; he'd never done it before.
His cold heart melted, warmed with love, and met with Jesus there.
As the tears flowed, in his heart, he repeated old Jim's prayer:
"I JUST CAME AGAIN TO TELL YOU, LORD, HOW HAPPY I'VE BEEN,
SINCE WE FOUND EACH OTHER'S FRIENDSHIP AND YOU TOOK AWAY MY SIN.
I
DON'T KNOW MUCH OF HOW TO PRAY,
BUT I THINK ABOUT YOU EVERYDAY.
SO, JESUS, THIS IS ME CHECKING IN TODAY."
Past noon one day, the minister noticed that old Jim hadn't come.
As more days passed without Jim, he began to worry some.
At the factory, he asked about him, learning he was ill.
The hospital staff was worried, but he'd given them a thrill.
The week that Jim was with them, brought changes in the ward.
His smiles, a joy contagious. Changed people were his reward.
The head nurse couldn't understand why Jim was so glad,
when no flowers, calls or cards came, not a visitor he had.
The minister stayed by his bed, he voiced the nurse's concern:
No friends came to show they cared. He had nowhere to turn.
Looking surprised, old Jim spoke up and with a winsome smile;
"the nurse is wrong, she couldn't know, that in here all the while
everyday at noon He's here, a dear friend of mine, you see,
He sits right down, takes my hand, leans over and says to me:
"I JUST CAME AGAIN TO TELL YOU, JIM, HOW HAPPY I HAVE BEEN,
SINCE WE FOUND THIS FRIENDSHIP, AND I TOOK AWAY YOUR SIN.
ALWAYS LOVE TO HEAR YOU PRAY,
I THINK ABOUT YOU EACH DAY,
AND SO JIM, THIS IS JESUS CHECKING IN TODAY."
~Author
Unknown~
return
return
Grandmother WILLIE *
Darian G. Burns
Summers with Willie;
were the best that I ever had
picken black berries
sitten on the porch
and wishing for what I already had.
SHE would be telling me stories
of days past glories
and all the riches they had,
FAITH in GOD above
and working hard to savor what you had.
As SHE knelt at the foot of her bed
there were stars in the sky
and tears in her eyes
as I listened to the prayers that she said.
With rocking chair peace of mind
she would be humming those hymns of time
and she taught me so well
of the peace that could dwell
when her Saviour became MINE
return
return
My Strength -
Poem by Marlene
Wawrzyniak
You tell me faith is for the weak that only fools believe. You tell me
that there is no God and that I’ve been deceived.
You say that all of life
evolved, and from the mire took shape, I say that from your heart of sin
you’re trying to escape.
You tell me that my faith’s a crutch and that it
cripples me, I say to you, my faith sustains, it’s made me whole and free.
For years, like you, I ran from God, I struggled on my own, searching for
some purpose, trapped in my comfort zone.
If I was to believe God’s word, so
much would have to change so much of life as I had known I’d have to
rearrange.
No longer could I focus on the worldly ways I knew. Instead I
learned to look to God to teach me what to do.
Like you, I always wanted
more, and thought “things” gave me joy, but then I saw that discontent was
surely Satan’s ploy.
Realizing happiness was not in what I owned I gave my
life to Jesus Christ, who for my sins atoned.
Through His selfless sacrifice
He paved the way for man to enter into paradise, Jehovah-jireh’s plan.
return to table of contents
Soldiers
of the Lord -- Marlene
Wawrzyniak
return
They serve a Risen Savior
in lands both far and near
no thought of their own safety
so all the world may hear
May hear the gospel message
and bring lost souls to Christ
to free them from their sin and shame
for Jesus paid the price
He paid the price in His own blood
this message they proclaim
leaving everything they own
they preach in Jesus name
They preach His name where hate prevails
through fear and persecution
to light the path for all lost souls
to spotlight God's solution
God's solution they take with them
these soldiers of the Lord
to spread throughout the whole wide world
their own welfare ignored.
return to table of contents


return
Out of the hearts of babes...
Pastor Appreciate Testimonies

| I'm
thankful for Pastor Burns because... |
|
I love
Pastor Burns because... |
|
|
...Jesus loves him |
...he is good to God |
|
...he is nice and he helps |
...he helps us out |
|
...he is nice to me |
...he helps me with stuff |
|
...he is a great Pastor |
...he is very nice |
|
...he helps me learn about God |
...he is nice |
|
...he is an awesome Pastor |
...he tells us about Jesus Christ |
|
...he reads the Bible |
...he is nice to me |
|
...he talks to me |
...he loves me |
|
|
...he loves me |
...he reads the Bible to me |
|
...I love to hear him |
...he prays for me |
|
...he likes me and I like him |
...he can hold my hand |
|
|
...I love to hear him pray |
...he knows my name |
|
|
|
...I can talk to him |
...he is nice |
|
...he can teach us |
...he is our pastor |
return to table of contents

|
Inspirational |
 |
Photographs |
return
Jesus, does this count?
- From a Friend

For where two
or three are gathered together
in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
Matthew 18:20
return
Life Preserver -
Photo from
Michael Koehler
return

Save me, O
God,
For the waters have threatened my life.
Psalm
69:1
Life Preserver -
Poem by Marlene Wawrzyniak
Do waves of doubt crash
over you
and leave you feeling beat?
Are you thrashing against the undertow
not able to gain your feet?
Are you struggling just to stay afloat
tossed by the stormy sea
and thinking everything is lost?
Then you are much like me.
Though trials and tears have come my way
and set my heart to race
I learned to lean on Jesus Christ
who suffered in my place.
He plucked me from the dark Abyss
and rescued me from sin
the day I opened up my heart
and asked He enter in.
Now I’m freed from Satan’s grip
his anchor has no hold
my life preserved eternally
for Heaven’s streets of gold.
return


return
A Special Valentine Message from
God ~ from Linda Locke
"For God so lo
V
ed the world,
That He
g
A
ve
His on
L
y
Begott
E
n
So
N
T
hat whosever
Believeth I
n Him
Should N
ot perish,
But have
E
verlasting life."
John 3:16

return
Posted with permission
-
Iraq crash shatters two families
Iraq crash shatters two families
--
by Scott Calvert, Sun
Staff. September 2, 2003

Update -- January 23, 2006
We (Larry & Teresa) are hoping that we’ll get just as big of an article when he
(Oscar)
finally gets released. His parole hearing in Fort Leavenworth is on February
14. They will then forward their recommendation to the Parole Board in
Washington at which time Larry and I have requested a personal appearance.
We would appreciate everyone’s prayers that this time, if it be God’s will,
that he will be granted parole.
God maketh the solitary into families; those that
were bound he bringeth out into prosperity: but the rebellious dwell in a
parched [land]. Psalm 68:6 (Darby)
return
A Rich Family History of
Worshippers at DPC
- Shelmon Dail
|
The Bible teaches us to call God "our
Father" (Matthew 6:9). We who are redeemed by Jesus Christ are
children of God (Galatians 4:1-7). These two Biblical affirmations are
among many in which the Bible employs an analogy between a human
family and the church.
We are blessed to have identify
thirty-two individuals (from a close family lineage which covers six generations) that
worship and serve God with us here at Dundalk Presbyterian Church.
Today this family has three men currently serving as Ruling Elder
(+RE), and many other family members have shared and/or are still
sharing their God given talents with their extended Christian family.

Thorn Family Gathering
Jesus said, "Go
home to your family and tell them how much the Lord has done for you,
and how he has had mercy on you."
Mark 5:19
|
|
A Rich Family History of
Worshippers at DPC
- Shelmon Dail
Thirty-Two people (1930’s – 2006) Six Generations
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
William H. Thorn (1930’s – 1940)
Cassie (Thomas) Thorn (1930’s – 1940)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Edith (Thorn) Shanawolf (1922 – 1960)
Conrad H. Shanawolf (1932 – 1956)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hannahlehr (Shanawolf) Ward (1915 – 1983)
Carroll Needham Ward (1913 – 1997)
|
|
|
|
|
| | |