David W. String of Greer, S.C. went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, May 4, 2012. He was 88.

Born in Philadelphia on May 19, 1923 to the late Frank and Carrie String, he lived in the Philadelphia area until his move to Greer two years ago.

Mr. String was a World War II veteran and an active member of Trinity Bible Church.

He played an important role in the lives of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Husband of the late Ruth String, he was a godly father of Ruth Schieber (the late Paul) of Quarryville, Pa., David (Linda) of Feasterville, and Dottie Smitley (Larry) of Greer; loving grandfather of Timothy, Rebecca, Paul, Krisa, Karen, Jenny, David, Kristen, Rachel, Sarah, and Daniel; and great-grandfather of Robert, David, Julia, Loren, Sydney, Andrew, Justin, Judah and Amberlyn.

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing from 10 to 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, May 9, followed by his funeral service at 11 a.m. at Trinity Bible Church, 1229 Newport Rd., W. Bristol, PA 19007. Interment will be in Hillside Cemetary, Roslyn. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Trinity Bible Church (above address) or The Wilds Christian Camp, 1000 Wilds Ridge Rd., Brevard, SC 28712. Fitzpatrick Funeral Home,

For many years, He and his beloved wife Ruth served faithfully in our church. You could not leave their presence without knowing how much they loved their Lord and their family. As is Ruth, Dave will be greatly missed.

Christians around the world are suffering for their belief in Jesus Christ as militant Islamists have declared a Global War on Christians. Over 100,000 are martyred annually and this militant movement is making dangerous inroads in the great democracies of Europe and U.S.

Franklin Graham, Director of Samaritan’s Purse, in a special issue of Decision Magazine, “Radical Islam’s Global War on Christians” says “the Arab Spring has become the Christian’s winter.”

In Iraq, at least 14 youths were recently stoned to death for wearing western-style clothes and haircuts. Little attention has been given to the fact that dozens of churches have been bombed and many of Iraqi’s Christians have fled to Syria to escape persecution only to be caught in the middle of another bloodbath.

In the Sudan a Bible School was bombed on the first day of school and Christians have been killed or driven from their homes and towns.

In Pakistan radical Muslim youth opened fire upon a Salvation Army open air prayer meeting killing two and injuring two more. Also, the only Christian cabinet member of Pakistan was martyred last year.

In Nigeria churches have been bombed, including an attack on several churches on Christmas Day, and again in February, and radicals have been successful to impose Sharia law in 12 northern Nigerian states.

In Iran hundreds of Christians are now imprisoned for their faith and many have been executed. Since 2009,Youcef Nadarkhani, pastor of a church of about 400 people, a 34 yr. old father of 2 children, has been imprisoned and sentenced to die because he will not renounce Christ. The only reason he has not been hanged is because his case has drawn world-wide attention.

In the United States of America the scheduled speaker for West Point National Prayer Breakfast in February 2012, Gen. William G. Boykin, 36 year Army veteran who commanded the rescue efforts of American hostages in Iran in 1980 and a committed Christian who was critical of Islam, withdrew as speaker due to pressure from the Council on American-Islamic Relations. Two years ago the same pressure was used to cause Franklin Graham to be disinvited from speaking at the Pentagon on the National Day of Prayer. We’re in a battle! Where are the prayer-warriors?

A luncheon will follow. 

Address: Ephesians 1:20

Phone: Romans 10:13

Website: The Bible . Keywords: Christ, Lord, Savior and Jesus

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Objective

My name is Jesus -The Christ. Many call me Lord! I've sent you my resume because I'm seeking the top management position in your heart. Please consider my accomplishments as set forth in my resume.

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Qualifications

I founded the earth and established the heavens, (See Proverbs 3:19)

I formed man from the dust of the ground, (See Genesis 2:7)

I breathed into man the breath of life, (See Genesis 2:7)

I redeemed man from the curse of the law, (See Galatians 3:13)

The blessings of the Abrahamic Covenant comes upon your life through me, (See Galatians 3:14)

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Occupational Background

I've only had one employer, (See Luke 2:49 ).

I've never been tardy, absent, disobedient, slothful or disrespectful.

My employer has nothing but rave reviews for me, (See Matthew 3:15 -17)

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Skills Work Experiences

Some of my skills and work experiences include: empowering the poor to be poor no more, healing the brokenhearted, setting the captives free, healing the sick, restoring sight to the blind and setting at liberty them that are bruised, (See Luke 4:18).

I am a Wonderful Counselor, (See Isaiah 9:6). People who listen to me shall dwell safely and shall not fear evil, (See Proverbs 1:33 ).

Most importantly, I have the authority, ability and power to cleanse you of your sins, (See I John 1:7-9)

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Educational Background

I encompass the entire breadth and length of knowledge, wisdom and understanding, (See Proverbs 2:6).

In me are hid all of the treasures of wisdom and knowledge, (See Colossians 2:3).

My Word is so powerful; it has been described as being a lamp unto your feet and a light unto your path, (See Psalms 119:105).

I can even tell you all of the secrets of your heart, (See Psalms 44:21).

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Major Accomplishments

I was an active participant in the greatest Summit Meeting of all times, (See Genesis 1:26 ).

I laid down my life so that you may live, (See II Corinthians 5:15 ).

I defeated the arch enemy of God and mankind and made a show of them openly, (See Colossians 2:15 ).

I've miraculously fed the poor, healed the sick and raised the dead!

There are many more major accomplishments, too many to mention here. You can read them on my website, which is located at: www dot - the BIBLE. You don't need an Internet connection or computer to access my website.

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References

Believers and followers worldwide will testify to my divine healing, salvation, deliverance, miracles, restoration and supernatural guidance.

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In Summation

Now that you've read my resume, I'm confident that I'm the only candidate uniquely qualified to fill this vital position in your heart. In summation, I will properly direct your paths, (See Proverbs 3:5-6), and lead you into everlasting life, (See John 6:47 ). When can I start? Time is of the essence, (See Hebrews 3:15 ).

Send this resume to everyone you know,
you never know who may have an opening!
Thanks for your help.

Simplify Family Worship

A man who is like a spiritual father to me began what he called a "family altar" with his wife before they were married, and has faithfully continued the practice through the arrival of children and grandchildren for more than fifty years. Sadly, it seems that few men among even the best evangelical churches today could speak of daily family worship in their home. In the minds of some, active church involvement eliminates the need for family worship. For others, Bible reading, prayer, and singing praises to God together as a family have been crowded out by the television, the Internet, and a non-stop schedule that makes even meals together a rarity.

But the father (and in his absence, the mother) of the family has the responsibility from God to provide spiritual leadership for his household. As He did with Abraham, the Lord wants every father to "command his children and his household after him, that they keep the way of the Lord" (Genesis 18:19). Each one should raise his children "in the training and admonition of the Lord" (Ephesians 6:4). Every husband should love his wife as Christ loves His bride—the church—and follow Christ's example of washing his wife with "the washing of water by the word" of God (Ephesians 5:26).

While it isn't the only way, the simplest method of applying all these texts in a steady, practical way is through daily family worship. This is how generations of Christians have understood them. For instance, both Baptists and Presbyterians in the 1600s saw this biblical teaching, and incorporated identical language about the expectation of family worship into the most influential confessional statements in their respective histories. To this day, many churches still maintain (at least officially) that, "God is to be worshipped everywhere in spirit and truth; as in private families daily."

Somehow, though, many men have gotten the idea that family worship is complicated, or that it requires time-consuming preparation. But it need not require any more preparation than your personal worship of God. And the entire experience can be reduced to three simple elements: read, pray, sing.

Read.

The centerpiece of family worship is the Bible. Read a passage of appropriate length for your family, making any impromptu comments that come to mind. Those with younger children should emphasize the narrative portions of Scripture, and possibly the Proverbs. Eventually, most seem to work up to about a chapter a day, reading consecutively through a particular book of the Bible. I recommend that you ask a few questions to determine comprehension, or just ask the children to repeat what they remember.

Pray.

Let the words of the passage you read suggest matter for prayer. The husband/father should pray, and perhaps one or all the rest of the family members. Most days this will be brief.

Sing.

Use a hymnal and sing a cappella, or sing along to a recording, or let a family musician lead the way. Sing as little as one verse, or for as long as the family enjoys it.

Any order of "read, pray, sing" is fine. It doesn't have to be long to be effective. Be patient with the interest and attention span of the younger ones. Remember that you're not only fulfilling a responsibility to God by leading family worship, you're also introducing your children to Him. In these moments together, your children can see your love for God and for His Word, and some of the most teachable moments of their childhood will occur. So start family worship in your home today. It doesn't matter when you have worship. For some, early morning is best. For others, it's mealtime, and for still others, it's bedtime. Just start. Whether you've been married fifty years or newly engaged, just start. Keep it simple, and keep it up.

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London Confession of Faith (Baptist) 22.6; Westminster Confession of Faith (Presbyterian) 21.6.

For more details on this subject, see

Family Worship: In the Bible, In History, and In Your Home by Donald S. Whitney at www.BiblicalSpirituality.org

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From Donald S. Whitney,

Simplify Your Spiritual Life (Colorado Springs, Colo.: NavPress, 2003). Copyright © 2003, Donald S. Whitney. All rights reserved.

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Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor; and Whereas both Houses of Congress have, by their joint committee, requested me to "recommend to the people of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer, to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness:"

Now, therefore, I do recommend and assign Thursday, the 26th day of November next, to be devoted by the people of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being who is the beneficent author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be; that we may then all unite in rendering unto Him our sincere and humble thanks for His kind care and protection of the people of this country previous to their becoming a nation; for the signal and manifold mercies and the favorable interpositions of His providence in the course and conclusion of the late war; for the great degree of tranquility, union, and plenty which we have since enjoyed; for the peaceable and rational manner in which we have been enable to establish constitutions of government for our safety and happiness, and particularly the national one now lately instituted for the civil and religious liberty with which we are blessed, and the means we have of acquiring and diffusing useful knowledge; and, in general, for all the great and various favors which He has been pleased to confer upon us.

And also that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech Him to pardon our national and other transgressions; to enable us all, whether in public or private stations, to perform our several and relative duties properly and punctually; to render our National Government a blessing to all the people by constantly being a Government of wise, just, and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed; to protect and guide all sovereigns and nations (especially such as have shown kindness to us), and to bless them with good governments, peace, and concord; to promote the knowledge and practice of true religion and virtue, and the increase of science among them and us; and, generally to grant unto all mankind such a degree of temporal prosperity as He alone knows to be best.

 

Given under my hand, at the city of New York, the 3d day of October, A.D. 1789.

G. Washington (his actual signature)

This Sunday, November 20th. we will be celebrating our 85th. year of ministry. Our guest speaker will be Rev. Clarence Johnson. Rev. Johnson is on the staff of Friends of Israel. A Dinner Banquet will follow the Morning Worship Service. Special music by the Gouse Family. 

Today, November 6, 2011 makrs a great milestone in the history of this church and it's Pastor.

This date begins 50 years of faithful srevice of our Pastor, Ralph wm. Stahley too the Lord and to this church.

As a congreagtion we feel so blessed by God for this "Man of God!

Today, following the Morning Service there will be a reception to honor Pastor and Jeannette for their years of ministry. All are Welcome.

This will be a time of Food, Fellowship, and Favorite Memories of our Pastor.

Work to be done: 1 Repair Ramp 2. Finish Nursery

Breakfast will be French toast and sausage.

Come hungry and energetic.

On Wednesday September 21, 2011 Betty went home to be with the Lord.

Betty was a former member of our church and a long time resident of Bristol.

Please Pray for her loved ones durning this time of seperation.

Missionary Dennis Pyles of Laoag City, Philippines, drowned Tuesday morning (August 9) about 10:00 A.M. after successfully rescuing two girls caught in the ocean's undertow. Dennis Pyles joined BIMI in 1979. Dennis and his wife, Rose, have worked faithfully in the Philippines. Please be in prayer for Rose Pyles and her family during this time.
 

Vacation Bible School will be held - July 18 - 22, 2011

Starting Time: 6:15 p.m. - Treasure Hunt

Theme: Gold Rush - Discovering the Rock of Ages

NO Charge - All Welcome