What the Bible says about Suffering....

Psalms 34:19 NIV84
A righteous man may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all;

Romans 5:3 NIV84
Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;

2 Corinthians 12:10 NIV84
That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

I am the Assistant Chaplain for The Albany County American Legion

I got the official word tonight that I am the Albany County Assistant Chaplain!!!!

NIV Romans 15:1-4

15 1We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. 2Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up. 3For even Christ did not please himself but, as it is written: “The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.”[L]Psalm 69:94For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.

Non Religious Topic today.. Support our TROOPS!!!!

James 4:13-14

Take the time to enjoy the Lord's small wonders. Stop and smell the Roses.

Easter Prayers

NIV 2 Corinthians 9:6-10 Sowing Generously

2 Corinthians 9:6-10 Sowing Generously
6Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 9As it is written:
“He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor;
 his righteousness endures forever.”[N]Psalm 112:9
 10Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness.

Any one can be Saved and I am proof of that.

What the Bible says about Pain

Revelation 21:4 NIV
He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”

Romans 8:18 NIV
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.

1 Peter 2:19 NIV
For it is commendable if a man bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God.

Psalms 69:29 NIV
I am in pain and distress; may your salvation, O God, protect me.

Genesis 6:6 NIV
The Lord was grieved that he had made man on the earth, and his heart was filled with pain.

Matthew 3:16-17 Matthew 4:1-4

When darkness falls

When darkness falls and faith begins to fade. Shallow hopes for shallow prayers follow. Be true unto the Lord and let your faith be the light to take away the darkness.

What the Bible says about Suffering NIV Romans 5:3 NIV Romans 8:18

Romans 5:3 NIV
Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;

Romans 8:18 NIV
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.

What does the Bible say about Complaining....1 Corinthians 10:10 NIV James 5:9 NIV Ephesians 4:29 NIV

1 Corinthians 10:10 NIV
And do not grumble, as some of them did–and were killed by the destroying angel.

James 5:9 NIV
Don’t grumble against each other, brothers, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door!

Ephesians 4:29 NIV
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

What does the Bible say about Unbelief......

Mark 9:24 KJV
And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.

John 16:9 KJV
Of sin, because they believe not on me;

Hebrews 3:12 KJV
Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.

John 3:18 KJV
He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

John 8:24 KJV
I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.

Cursing James 3:10 Psalms 59:12 Matthew 15:11 & Psalms 19:14 KJV

James 3:10 KJV
Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.

Psalms 59:12 KJV
For the sin of their mouth and the words of their lips let them even be taken in their pride: and for cursing and lying which they speak.

Matthew 15:11 KJV
Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.

Psalms 19:14 KJV
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.

April 17, 2011 Sean O'Brien's Eagle Scout Ceremony

New York State Wide Event - They Marched For Us Lets Walk For Them April 16, 2011

John 16:33 KJV

John 16:33 KJV
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

I Peter 5:7 KJV & Philippians 4:6 KJV

I Peter 5:7 KJV  
7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
Philippians 4:6 KJV
6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

A Reading from Job Chapter 13:1-9 KJV

KJV Acts 23:1-10 Before The High Council

23 1And Paul, earnestly beholding the council, said, Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day. 2And the high priest Ananias commanded them that stood by him to smite him on the mouth. 3Then said Paul unto him, God shall smite thee, thou whited wall: for sittest thou to judge me after the law, and commandest me to be smitten contrary to the law? 4And they that stood by said, Revilest thou God’s high priest? 5Then said Paul, I wist not, brethren, that he was the high priest: for it is written, Thou shalt not speak evil of the ruler of thy people. 6But when Paul perceived that the one part were Sadducees, and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, Men and brethren, I am a Pharisee, the

son of a Pharisee: of the hope and resurrection of the dead I am called in question. 7And when he had so said, there arose a dissension between the Pharisees and the Sadducees: and the multitude was divided. 8For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, neither angel, nor spirit: but the Pharisees confess both. 9And there arose a great cry: and the scribes that were of the Pharisees’ part arose, and strove, saying, We find no evil in this man: but if a spirit or an angel hath spoken to him, let us not fight against God. 10And when there arose a great dissension, the chief captain, fearing lest Paul should have been pulled in pieces of them, commanded the soldiers to go down, and to take him by force from among them, and to bring him into the castle.

KJV Acts :22 19-29

19And I said, Lord, they know that I imprisoned and beat in every synagogue them that believed on thee:

20And when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting unto his death, and kept the raiment of them that slew him. 21And he said unto me, Depart: for I will send thee far hence unto the Gentiles. 22And they gave him audience unto this word, and then lifted up their voices, and said, Away with such a fellow from the earth: for it is not fit that he should live. 23And as they cried out, and cast off their clothes, and threw dust into the air, 24The chief captain commanded him to be brought into the castle, and bade that he should be examined by scourging; that he might know wherefore they cried so against him. 25And as they bound him with thongs, Paul said unto the centurion that stood by, Is it lawful for you to scourge a man

that is a Roman, and uncondemned? 26When the centurion heard that, he went and told the chief captain, saying, Take heed what thou doest: for this man is a Roman. 27Then the chief captain came, and said unto him, Tell me, art thou a Roman? He said, Yea. 28And the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I this freedom. And Paul said, But I was free born. 29Then straightway they departed from him which should have examined him: and the chief captain also was afraid, after he knew that he was a Roman, and because he had bound him.

KJV Acts:21:40 & Acts: 22 1-18

40And when he had given him licence, Paul stood on the stairs, and beckoned with the hand unto the people. And when there was made a great silence, he spake unto them in the Hebrew tongue, saying,   22 1Men, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my defence which I make now unto you. 2(And when they heard that he spake in the Hebrew tongue to them, they kept the more silence: and he saith,)

3I am verily a man which am a Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, yet brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, and taught according to the perfect manner of the law of the fathers, and was zealous toward God, as ye all are this day. 4And I persecuted this way unto the death, binding and delivering into prisons both men and women. 5As also the high priest doth bear me witness, and all the estate of the elders: from whom also I received letters unto the brethren, and went to Damascus, to bring them which were there bound unto Jerusalem, for to be punished. 6And it came to pass, that, as I made my journey, and was come nigh unto Damascus about noon, suddenly there shone from heaven a great light round about me. 7And I fell unto the ground, and heard a voice saying unto me, Saul,

Saul, why persecutest thou me? 8And I answered, Who art thou, Lord? And he said unto me, I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom thou persecutest. 9And they that were with me saw indeed the light, and were afraid; but they heard not the voice of him that spake to me. 10And I said, What shall I do, Lord? And the Lord said unto me, Arise, and go into Damascus; and there it shall be told thee of all things which are appointed for thee to do. 11And when I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of them that were with me, I came into Damascus. 12And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the Jews which dwelt there, 13Came unto me, and stood, and said unto me, Brother Saul, receive thy sight. And the same hour I looked up

upon him. 14And he said, The God of our fathers hath chosen thee, that thou shouldest know his will, and see that Just One, and shouldest hear the voice of his mouth. 15For thou shalt be his witness unto all men of what thou hast seen and heard. 16And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord. 17And it came to pass, that, when I was come again to Jerusalem, even while I prayed in the temple, I was in a trance; 18And saw him saying unto me, Make haste, and get thee quickly out of Jerusalem: for they will not receive thy testimony concerning me.

KJV Acts 21: 27-39 Paul Arrested

27And when the seven days were almost ended, the Jews which were of Asia, when they saw him in the temple, stirred up all the people, and laid hands on him, 28Crying out, Men of Israel, help: This is the man, that teacheth all men every where against the people, and the law, and this place: and further brought Greeks also into the temple, and hath polluted this holy place. 29(For they had seen before with him in the city Trophimus an Ephesian, whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the temple.) 30And all the city was moved, and the people ran together: and they took Paul, and drew him out of the temple: and forthwith the doors were shut. 31And as they went about to kill him, tidings came unto the chief captain of the band, that all Jerusalem was in an uproar.

32Who immediately took soldiers and centurions, and ran down unto them: and when they saw the chief captain and the soldiers, they left beating of Paul. 33Then the chief captain came near, and took him, and commanded him to be bound with two chains; and demanded who he was, and what he had done. 34And some cried one thing, some another, among the multitude: and when he could not know the certainty for the tumult, he commanded him to be carried into the castle. 35And when he came upon the stairs, so it was, that he was borne of the soldiers for the violence of the people. 36For the multitude of the people followed after, crying, Away with him. 37And as Paul was to be led into the castle, he said unto the chief captain, May I speak unto thee? Who said, Canst thou speak Greek? 38Art not thou that Egyptian, which before these days madest an uproar, and leddest out into the wilderness four thousand men that were murderers? 39But Paul said, I am a man which am a Jew of Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, a citizen of no mean city: and, I beseech thee, suffer me to speak unto the people.

Cost of being a Disciple KJV Luke 14: 24-33

24For I say unto you, That none of those men which were bidden shall taste of my supper. 25¶ And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them, 26If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple. 27And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple. 28For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? 29Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him, 30Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish.

31Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand? 32Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace. 33So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.

NIV Numbers Vengeance on the Midianites 31:1-12

Vengeance on the Midianites 31
1The Lord said to Moses, 2“Take vengeance on the Midianites for the Israelites. After that, you will be gathered to your people.” 3So Moses said to the people, “Arm some of your men to go to war against the Midianites and to carry out the Lord’s vengeance on them. 4Send into battle a thousand men from each of the tribes of Israel.” 5So twelve thousand men armed for battle, a thousand from each tribe, were supplied from the clans of Israel. 6Moses sent them into battle, a thousand from each tribe, along with

Phinehas son of Eleazar, the priest, who took with him articles from the sanctuary and the trumpets for signaling. 7They fought against Midian, as the Lord commanded Moses, and killed every man. 8Among their victims were Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur and Reba–the five kings of Midian. They also killed Balaam son of Beor with the sword. 9The Israelites captured the Midianite women and children and took all the Midianite herds, flocks and goods as plunder. 10They burned all the towns where the Midianites had settled, as well as all their camps. 11They took all the plunder and spoils, including the people and animals, 12and brought the captives, spoils and plunder to Moses and Eleazar the priest and the Israelite assembly at their camp on the plains of Moab, by the Jordan across from Jericho.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 (New International Version) A Time for Everything

A Time for Everything

1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: 2 a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, 3 a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, 4 a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance, 5 a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them, a time to embrace and a time to refrain, 6 a time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away, 7 a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak, 8 a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace. 9 What does the worker gain from his toil? 10 I have seen the burden God has laid on men. 11 He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end. 12 I know that there is nothing better for men than to be happy and do good while they live. 13 That everyone may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all his toil--this is the gift of God. 14 I know that everything God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it and nothing taken from it. God does it so that men will revere him. 15 Whatever is has already been, and what will be has been before; and God will call the past to account.

New York State Yellow Ribbon Day @ Saratoga Elks Lodge

Was a great day! Awsome turnout and our TROOPS WILL BE GETTING PAID!!!!

Congressman Chris Gibson to Speak at Yellow Ribbon Day Event

Details are as follows:

What:                                              Yellow Ribbon DayDate:                                                April 9, 2011
Location:                                         Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elk Lane, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Media Availability:                         11 AM – 1 PM (open to the media)
Congressman Gibson, a 24 year Army veteran, will deliver remarks at the Yellow Ribbon Day event, honoring our servicemen and women.  The event is organized by Carol Hotaling, who is known as the “Yellow Ribbon Lady” and has been honored nationally for her work in support of our nation’s troops.

Wake Service this afternoon.

I have another Wake Service this afternoon. RIP Irving Ahrens.http://www.newcomeralbany.com/obituary.asp?src=value&obitid=47472&name=Irving+H%2E+Ahrens%2C+Jr%2E&city=Albany&st=NY

Rough Long Day yesterday

Had a Wake Service yesterday for Charles Sellnow. Grand Prix has an exhaust issue that needs to be corrected. Took Andrea to school last night for a Star Gazing event. We got to see Saturn through a very nice telescope. Was way cool. My back was not happy about messing around with the Grand Prix's exhaust but I can not afford to take it to a shop.

Wake Service Tomorrow for Charles Sellnow

Sellnow, Charles F. DELMAR Charles F. Sellnow Jr., 63, died at home Monday, April 4, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Charles Sellnow and Sadie Coogan Strzesiew-ski. He was a decorated U.S. Army Vietnam War veteran. Charles was employed for over 30 years at Verizon, and went on to operate C. Sellnow Contracting. He was a member of the CWA Union and Joseph E. Zaloga American Legion Post 1520. He enjoyed reading, golfing, fishing, hunting and especially spending time with his beloved family and friends. Charles' family will miss him deeply and he will forever be remembered for his humor, quick wit, and as the "go to guy" for everyone who knew him. He was the beloved husband of Ellen King Sellnow; cherished father of Erin and Magan Sellnow; brother of Ron Sellnow, John Sellnow, Donna DiNova and the late Sharon Wesoloski; devoted son to Percy and Mame Meyers; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services Friday, April 8, 2011 at 9:45 a.m. from the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany and at 10:30 a.m. at Slingerlands United Methodist Church, 1499 New Scotland Road, Slingerlands, NY 12159. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Thursday, April 7, 2011 4 to 7 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. Those wishing to remember Charles Sellnow in a special way may send a contribution to the Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250. To leave the family a special message on their guest book, obtain a memorial card or directions, or share a photo or e-card with them, please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com

Peter

I visited with Peter at the Hospital yesterday. He was going to be disharged yesterday so that was excellent news. I hope he feels better soon.

Reverend Craig

Post Member in the hospital

I was informed that a member of my post is in the hospital. I will visit tomorrow. I will keep Peter in my daily prayers.