A Church Service To Remember

Maud, the meek poverty stricken seventy year old matriarch of the people spoke proudly as the relief shown on her face. “Two weeks ago I had tests run at Sparks Medical Center in Fort Smith they told me that my old body was almost totally eat up of cancer. I ask a brother at that time here in the church whom I respect and have faith in to pray. He simply said as he laid hands on me, them that believe shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. (Mark 16:18 KJV) Why that is all he said as he asks me to agree with him.” “I stand before you today, one day before Christmas, totally free of cancer. I was scheduled yesterday to begin receiving radiation, but when they did my blood tests again they could not find one trace of cancer. My doctor said he just could not explain the miracle that had apparently taken place. You apparently know a doctor who is far greater than I am.” Tears of gratitude flowed down Maud’s old, weathered cheeks as the whole church stood and rejoiced with their precious matriarch mother. This was a Christmas eve of rejoicing like non other, and there was not a dry eye in the whole church. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A true story from 1987 in Moreland Arkansas Free Full Gospel Church. This charitable hearted lady lived several years after this and died of simple old age at around 90 years of age. For Carolyn’s Contest: Your Christmas Miracle

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Date: 12/29/2011 4:26:00 PM
Thank you John for your kind words and well wishes. God's blessings for a New Year filled with love, peace & great joy! Agape, Maureen
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Date: 12/14/2011 8:34:00 PM
A fascinating story told well in your words. Congratulations on your entry being chosen among the winners.
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Date: 12/14/2011 3:38:00 PM
Great that you shared the story of healing..I believe that this does happen still today if only we believe..Congrats on your winning work..Sara
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Date: 12/13/2011 4:58:00 PM
Believable because The Word spoke..'if you have faith the size of a mustard seed you could say to that mountain, 'be moved' and it will be done...." I can imagine the joy! Congratulations John on a well deserved win, John! Thanks for sharing this amazing story and Merry Christgmas! Love, Annalise
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Date: 12/13/2011 11:57:00 AM
Nice write here john.Congrats on your win,
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Date: 12/13/2011 10:33:00 AM
Congratulations on your super placement in the "Your Christmas Miracle" contest Moses. Love and blessings always, Carol
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Date: 12/13/2011 10:19:00 AM
Congratualtions a wonderful story x
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Date: 12/13/2011 9:58:00 AM
It must feel wonderful to be part of a congregation whose prayers brought about a cure for this woman, John. Bless you for sharing this true miracle with us. Congratulations on your second-place win! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 12/6/2011 8:45:00 AM
WoW! OH WoW!!! What A Wonderful Write! Thanks SO MUCH For Sharing This Wonderful Story With Us! It Brought Tears And A Lump To My Throat. AIN'T GOD GOOD, Y'ALL!!! HE IS SO POWERFUL AND LOVING AND GOOD! PRAISE HIS MIGHTY NAME! LOVE THIS. GOD BESS, JB
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Date: 12/2/2011 2:30:00 PM
What an amazing story, John - I'm so glad the lovely lady enjoyed a good innings. Many congrats to you too, my friend : )
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Date: 12/1/2011 12:37:00 PM
Hallaluah, amen.
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Date: 12/1/2011 12:22:00 PM
You brought me to tears with this miracle.A very beautiful love filled write.Love can do wonderous things.
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