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VOLUME 75 JULY, AUGUST, SEPTEMBER 2015 NO. 4
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Fellowship Bible Study Inspires
By Sharing The Word Of God!
How can you become closer to because, even though the Bible
the Lord, Dear Member? You can was written long ago, people
talk to Him through prayer, of back then were the same as we
course. You know we always are are today; human beings who
delighted for you to do that. sometimes stray from the path
But there is another way to the Lord paved for us. Reading
seek out the Lord’s advice and the Bible with an open mind can
wisdom, which complements put us back on the right track
your sincere prayer. You can and show us where God wants
learn so much from God by us to go.
studying the Bible and reading The final lesson we get from
its Scriptures. the passage in Timothy con-
As the Holy Book says in II cerns “instruction in righteous-
Timothy 3:16: “All scripture is ness.” When we first open our
given by inspiration of God, and hearts to the Lord, we’re over-
is profitable for doctrine, for come with joy and the knowl-
reproof, for correction, for edge He is watching over us,
instruction in righteousness.” always. At the same time, we
So, let’s take a closer look at realize we are starting anew,
the four ideas listed in the Bible leaving our old lives behind and
passage above that show us what living as God guides us. By
we can learn from the Lord’s studying the Bible, it becomes
Words. The first insight we can clear how we can live and honor
see in the list above is “doc- Him.
trine.” And certainly, the Bible So, that’s how Fellowship’s
is a fountain of knowledge when Bible Study can help you deepen
it comes to instructing us in its your faith and grow closer to the
doctrine, or principles for life. Lord, Dear Member. We invite
Its pages provide God’s guidance you to join us!
for people of faith, showing us
how to live in accordance with
His teachings.
The next two ideas expressed
in that passage from the Book of
Timothy are “reproof and cor-
rection.” This, Dear Friend, is
about knowing that studying
God’s Word can set us straight if
we are doing or thinking of
doing something that doesn’t
jibe with its life lessons. That’s
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“I Know How Much My Mom Loves Me
Now, And That God Brought Me Home!”
I was in trouble, and didn’t first, I looked at him like he was
know how to get out of the mess crazy. How was a Bible supposed
I had made for myself. to help me, I yelled at him! I
Yes, that’s how my story thought God had abandoned me
starts, and I want to share it long ago.
with my Fellowship Friends to Still, I took the Bible and
let you know what I learned ... walked away. It was several days
whenever things look bleak, God before I cracked it open and
opens a door for you to walk started to read some passages,
through and into His light. figuring I had nothing to lose.
Of course, I didn’t know that You probably can guess the rest.
when I was much younger. My The more I read, the more I real-
mother was a single mom who ized, yes, the Lord really DOES
tried to raise me right, but I was love me. It was I who had turned
a rebellious teenager who knew away from Him!
everything there was to know The first thing I did was walk
and refused to hear anything my into a convenience store and ask
mother said. What could she the clerk to call my mom. I had
possibly know about my life, I been gone four months and she
told myself. had been desperately searching
Well, it turns out, she knew a for me. When she came to the
lot. Eager to get away from her store to get me, both of us cried
rules, I ran away and wound up for a long time. I’ve learned a lot
in a world of hurt. Without about myself since that awful
money or a job, I stumbled into a time. I know how much my mom
homeless camp miles from my loves me now, and that God
home. I stayed there for a few brought me home to her. I’ll
months and learned how hard it never leave either of them again!
is to live on whatever I could get Ronnie G., North Carolina
by turning in cans and bottles,
or panhandling. I felt empty
inside when people looked down
on me, and felt hopeless.
A fellow homeless person in
the camp saw how depressed I
had become. One day, he called
me over and said he had a pre-
sent for me. I could hardly
believe it when he handed me a
small Bible he had found on the
floor inside a bus station. At
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Strength For The Day
Little Prayers For Life’s Everyday Situations
Gas Prices Days Of Summer
I’m saying a prayer for gas School is out, and children
prices to stay lower this year, Dear everywhere are celebrating their
Lord! I have to drive my car every freedom. Lord, I say a prayer for
day and it is so hard to fill up the their safety, for we must all look
tank when prices are high. out for kids playing outside this
Whatever forces affect the cost of time of year. Bless them and their
gasoline, I pray they will not parents, and let these families
change and allow those prices to enjoy their time together visiting
rise, because higher costs hurt friends, relatives, and seeing the
businesses and people like me. sights of this wonderful country.
— Amen — Amen
My Roof Good Friends
Dear Heavenly Father, I have a I offer a prayer of thanks for
very simple prayer. My roof is in good friends, O Lord, the kind of
bad shape and I pray it won’t fail friends who stick with you when
during a bad storm. I can’t afford times are tough, not just when
to replace it right now, so I need it they’re easy. Let me always be a
to last for a while. If the roof can good companion to such true
just make it through the upcoming friends, and offer them my good
rainy season, I would be so happy. faith and trust. I truly am grateful
By then, maybe I will be able to for this blessing, Father. Like all
pay for a new roof, and everything good things, it comes from You.
will be OK. — Amen — Amen
Birthday Wishes
Prayer For Independence Today, I say a prayer and offer
Dearest Lord, I’m getting on in my best wishes to all who cele-
years and I’m not as spry as I used brate summer birthdays, O Lord.
to be. That doesn’t bother me by It is a beautiful time of year to
itself, but there is something else I mark one’s day of birth, soaking
think about often. I wonder who up the summer sun among loved
will be there to care for me if I ones. For all who are so blessed, I
become ill? I pray I can remain pray you savor the warmth and
independent during these golden love of well-wishers, and enjoy
years of my life, Father. Please your special day. May God bless
give me the strength and willpow- you the rest of the year, too!
er to live life on my own! –– Amen — Amen
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JULY — My DAILY BIBLE VERSES
The 31 Bible Verses below were crafted with care to inspire and uplift
you during the month of July, Dear Member. We encourage you to
write down the Verse for each day and carry it with you, so you are
never without God’s guidance and infinite wisdom.
1. “He careth for you” 19. “God is love”
I Peter 5:7 I John 4:16
2. “Every perfect gift is from 20. “Daughter, be of good com-
above” James 1:17
fort”
3. “Dwell under His shadow”
Hosea 14:7 Luke 8:48
4. “He had opened the door of 21. “Thou, O Lord, art a shield for
faith” Acts 14:27 me” Psalm 3:3
5. “I give myself unto prayer” 22. “The Lord stood with me, and
Psalm 109:4 strengthened me”
6. “Forget not all His benefits” II Timothy 4:17
Psalm 103:2 23. “Thou shalt be perfect with
7. “Love the truth and peace” the Lord thy God”
Zechariah 8:19 Deuteronomy 18:13
8. “The Word of the Lord
endureth forever” 24. “Apply thine heart to under-
I Peter 1:25 standing”
9. “The Lord is my defense” Proverbs 2:2
Psalm 94:22 25. “I will fill this house with
10. “Mercy unto you, and peace, glory”
and love” Jude 1:2 Haggai 2:7
11. “Love thy neighbor as thyself”
Matthew 19:19 26. “The Lord preserveth the
12. “Lord, increase our faith” faithful”
Luke 17:5 Psalm 31:23
13. “They shall obtain joy and 27. “Seek peace, and pursue it”
gladness” Isaiah 35:10 Psalm 34:14
14. “He heareth the cry of the 28. “No man cometh unto the
afflicted” Job 34:28
Father, but by me”
15. “I will teach you the good and
the right way” John 14:6
I Samuel 12:23 29. “Thou shalt make thy prayer
16. “My lips shall not speak unto Him”
wickedness” Job 27:4 Job 22:27
17. “Cease not to give thanks” 30. “Live peaceably with all”
Ephesians 1:16 Romans 12:18
18. “Do always those things that
please Him” 31. “Let thy heart cheer thee”
John 8:29 Eccl. 11:9
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JULY — Fellowship’s DAILY PRAYERS
Are your needs met, Dear Member? You can be sure the Lord will
hear your prayers when you join with your Fellow Members around
the World each day for our Three Daily Prayers. It is a powerful
message when you’re joined by so many of your Fellowship Friends.
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You Can Help Us Grow! “A Spiritual Uplift”
What do you do with your old I just wanted to write and say I
Faith Magazines when you finish am happy with Faith Magazine! I
reading them, Dear Member? read it every day and I enjoy its
stories. They are very helpful to
Member Eddie R. of Iowa takes me. God has given me a spiritual
them to his doctor’s office and uplift and I know He will contin-
leaves a copy for other patients to ue to bless me. So, keep looking
read. He says he’s often asked up to God and He will shower you
about FAITH, which leads into with blessings.
him talking about Fellowship. Geneva W., Virginia
Fellow Member Mary T. of “Enjoy Reading”
Kansas adds that she likes to take
I just received your latest Faith
her old copies of Faith to the
Magazine. I enjoy reading them,
local feed store, and Member
and then I pass them along to my
Tanya M. of Georgia carries her
senior friends. My mother was a
extra FAITHS to a local diner
Member of Fellowship, and I
where neighbors often gather. have been a Member for a long
Those are just a few ideas of time as well. I only wish I could
how you can spread the word support you more!
about Fellowship, Dear Friend! Eleanor M., South Carolina
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Take Our Imaginary Journey
And Learn About God’s Power!
Get ready to have some fun, So, there you have it, Dear
Dear Member, because we’re Friend. We’ve taken you on a
going to take you on an imagi- pretend journey with a message.
nary journey to three different As our imagination “traveled”
travel destinations . . . each with to each place, we discovered
a different message about the something very important . . .
Lord! the knowledge that no matter
On our first trip we’re travel- where we go or how far away it
ing to the mountains! Imagine is from our homes and civiliza-
you’re way up high, with clouds tion, God is there! We only need
drifting by. These tall mountains to think about Him to see His
remind us of God’s strength, as Presence around us.
towering, majestic and everlast- Yes, He is on the mountain top,
ing as the mountains them- at the seashore and in the mid-
selves. dle of a busy street packed with
For our second trip, you’ll vehicles rushing to their desti-
need to grab some imaginary nations. There is joy in knowing
sunscreen, Dear Friend, because God is everywhere at once, and
we’re headed to the beach! that we are never alone, even in
Pretend you are standing on a the middle of a trackless desert.
the shore, looking out an ocean The Lord is with you, by your
of calm water, waves gently lap- side. He stands ready to hear
ping at the sand. There’s a soft your prayers and reveal His
breeze blowing and you are com- answers to your questions when
pletely relaxed as you stand at the time is right. Then His
the water’s edge. This setting is strength, His peace and His wis-
a reminder of God’s peace, dom can be yours. You needn’t
which washes over us, cleansing be afraid because He walks with
away our worries and fears. you!
Our third imaginary summer
vacation takes us to a big city,
with busy streets, buses, air-
ports and subways. Now, what
do you think this destination
represents? Well, we’re glad you
asked. It is a reminder of God’s
wisdom,because He gives us the
knowledge to create all those
things we see around a big city.
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Daily Bread
Recipes From Your Friends
When the temperature rises, to Member Ms. W. Braun of
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Tomorrow Is Another Day, But
Don’t Put Off Important Tasks!
Do you remember the old because ignoring things doesn’t
story of the ant and the make them go away. It just pro-
grasshopper, Dear Member? All longs the worry of knowing
summer long the little ant gath- something is left undone.
ered crumbs and morsels to If you’ve ever faced a difficult
store in his house for the next task and thought, “I’ll do it
winter. But the grasshopper just tomorrow,” you probably realize
sang all day, putting off his you haven’t helped yourself. In
chores until another time. fact, you’ve cheated yourself out
Finally, summer ended and the of the satisfaction of getting
ant who had worked so hard set- that job done, like the little ant,
tled in with the fruits of his so you could enjoy the rest of
labor. But the poor grasshopper your time!
had nothing to show for all his So, it’s true “tomorrow is
fun and games, and no time left another day,” but how can you
to prepare for the cold and snow look forward to tomorrow when
to come! you know you still have to finish
The message of that story is an important task? Instead,
it’s so easy to put off things that make today count just as much
we don’t really want to do . . . but by tackling that hard work right
is it worth it? The answer is no, away. It’s a good idea to take care
of necessary business, even if
it’s not the most pleasant thing
in the World. That way, we can
make time to do things that are
fun!
Now, some folks say it’s best to
wait and start a new project
when the ideal situation pre-
sents itself. But if you do that,
Dear Member, remember that
some of life’s best experiences
could pass you by.
With risk comes the chance of
a nice reward. So, don’t be like
that poor grasshopper and get
caught short, with no time to
finish an important task before
its time is due!
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Let Us Help You, And Help
Yourself At The Same Time!
When you have a problem or for many years. We love to hear
urgent need that’s on your mind how things worked out with
all the time, you need a good lis- those prayers, so please write
tener. And, before you can get back and let us know. We hope
help with a problem, you need to every Member of Fellowship
talk to someone about it. finds the Lord’s blessings when
Dear Friend, that’s just the they need them most. How do
kind of assistance our Special you do that? Just turn over to
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right now. We promise to read mail it back to us at the address
your letters carefully, then at the top of the page. That’s all
respond with prayer help that there is to it, Dear Friend!
suits the situation perfectly. You So, if you have a special need
can be sure our personalized today, we hope you’ll use the
prayers will speak directly to next page to tell us what’s on
your needs and help you com- your mind. We’ve provided lots
municate them to the Lord. of space on Page 17 for you to
Yes, no matter what is on your say what is important to you,
mind, or in your heart, if you and why you seek God’s guid-
want to talk about it, we’re here ance. Once we get your letter,
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“No More Mortgage
And No More Car Payment!”
I just wanted to drop you a line faith in the Lord.
to let you know of a prayer that He is a good boy, but he hasn’t
was answered for me. A few yet accepted God and invited
years ago I wrote to Fellowship Him into his life. I worry about
and asked you to pray for me to my son because of that, but what
pay off my mortage. can I do? I can only lead by
Well, God has answered my example and hope he decides to
prayer! I was able to sell some follow one day. Or, even better, I
commercial property, buy a new wish God could reach out to my
home and pay off my car pay- son in some manner, so he felt
ment, and still have some money the Lord’s power and loving
in savings. Now, I’m debt-free! kindness.
No more mortgage and no more In the meantime, I wanted to
car payment. say, may God bless all of you at
It feels so good when the begin- Fellowship for your good work.
ning of the month comes up and You truly bring hope to those
I don’t have to write big checks who need it, and reach out and
to anyone! I had trouble saving help hundreds upon hundreds
for retirement before, when I of folks. I’ve enclosed a $50 gift
had to pay out so much each to help your ministry continue. I
month. Now, I’m able to put a hope it grows bigger and reach-
generous amount in savings and es more and more people with
I feel really good about that. I the positive message of
can actually plan ahead and Fellowship!
choose a retirement date. I Dalvis B., Florida
couldn’t have done that before.
I’ve been a Member of
Fellowship for a long time, and I
tell everybody, when you have a
problem and need help from
God, just write to Life-Study
Fellowship! Everything I have
asked them to help me pray
about has come through.
God has been good to me, as He
has proven over and over again.
Please keep praying for my son,
too, that God will open his heart
and my son will learn to have
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AUGUST — My DAILY BIBLE VERSES
A wonderful way to study your Bible - one day at a time! Each morn-
ing as you begin your day copy the day’s Verse on a slip of paper and
carry it with you, thinking of what it says often. Doing this can help
to brighten your outlook and bring you inspiration!
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ONE-SENTENCE SERMONS
Bringing wisdom, inspiration and perhaps even a smile, here’s
another collection of little thoughts and quotable sayings con-
tributed by Fellow Members. You, too, can share your own “One-
Sentence Sermons” with your Fellowship Friends!
“The Light of the World never “A lot of kneeling will keep you
has a power outage.” in good standing.”
Member David C. Member Bailey H.
July
August
September
There are many sources of wisdom, strength and joy in these sug-
gested Bible Verses for the months of July, August and September.
We hope they give you new insight into the meaning of the
Scriptures, Dear Member.
Week Text
June 28 - July 4 “The knowledge of His will” Read: Colossians 1:9-16
July 5- 11............................ “Rejoice in the Lord” Read: Psalm 33:1-11
July 12 - 18.......“The house founded upon a rock” Read: Luke 6:43-49
July 19 - 25 .................................. “A good name is better than riches”
Read: Proverbs 22:1-11
July 26 - Aug. 1 ............“I know thee by name” Read: Exodus 33:14-19
August. 2 - 8.................................... "God shall supply all your needs”
Read: Philippians 4:13-20
August 9 - 15............................. "When you are weak, you are strong"
Read: II Corinthians 12:1-10
August 16 - 22 .............."Be a follower of God" Read: Ephesians 5:1-18
August 23 - 29 .........................."He saveth thee" Read: Psalm 107:15-21
August 30 - Sept. 5 ...........................“God gives us consolation”
Read: II Thessalonians:2:16
Sept. 6 - 12 ...............................“My grace is sufficient for thee”
Read: II Corinthians 12:1-9
Sept. 13 - 19....................“Even so, the Son of man must be lifted up”
Read: John 3:14-36
Sept. 20 - 26 ..........................“He shall lift you up” Read: James 4:5-11
Sept. 27 - Oct. 3 .......“I will give unto you power” Read: Luke 10:19-24
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Hymn
~Amen.
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You Can Make A Difference In the
Lives Of Others, Dear Member!
Take a look around you, Dear which is exactly the opposite
Member. Look at the billboards, effect that you would want. After
magazine ads and articles, the all, chances are pretty good you
latest fashions and TV shows. or I have repeated a story our-
Notice they usually have a com- selves.
mon thread? Yes, they’re mostly
You’ll often find seniors
aimed at the young. Now, there’s
involved in community pro-
nothing wrong with that, as long
grams that help others, too.
as we don’t overlook those in
Since they’re usually retired,
their senior years. After all,
they can be more generous with
they’re still playing a big role in
their time. So, let’s thank older
our society.
folks for all they’ve done for
Unfortunately, older folks do their communities and their
sometimes get ignored. And far country, throughout the years.
too many times we see a news We should be grateful for the
story about someone taking wisdom they still can share with
advantage of them. Well, Dear us in their golden years.
Member, we, and you, can do
Yes, Dear Member, we hope
something about that. Let’s
you’ll agree, you and your
pledge to think more about
Fellowship Friends can make a
seniors in our communities and
difference in the lives of others.
make an effort to understand
So, the next time you’re around
their wants and needs.
seniors, let them know they are
You’ll often hear them say loved, respected and never
they don’t fear aging, but worry alone!
about being alone, with no
friends or family to include
them in activities. Thinking
about that, it might mean a lot to
an older person in your neigh-
borhood if you visit them and
help them do chores around the
house that have become more
challenging for them.
And while you’re there,
remember not to remind older
folks who repeat a story that
they’ve already talked about it.
That can make someone afraid
to talk in a group of people,
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