PRAISE    HIM

 

 Praise Him, Christ is risen!

 For me He died to set me free.

 No more am I in my own prison.

Forgiven now through eternity.

 

 

 His Love so special & divine.

Gives me courage each day.

Praises to Him, I sing all the time.
Joy fills my heart as I pray.

 

 

 He IS my rock, my protector.

My courage through my fears.

 My strength, my anchor.

Holds me & wipes away my tears.
 

 Written by Clara
 Copyrighted April 2001

 

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THANK YOU LORD


I thank and praise our Lord for life.
Even though I'm living daily in physical strife.

Living close to Christ, clinging to Him.
Gives me courage and beautiful peace within.

Setting goals and sights on Christ alone.
Keeps me focused on my future heavenly home.

How special to have the security each day.
No matter what happens, Christ hears me as I pray.

Lord give me strength to get through this pain.
If it is Your will grant me continued faith, healing to gain.

For you my Lord in Your divine wisdom have plans for me.
I trust in Your love, Your cross I continually see.

For who am I to grumble or complain about my struggle.
For You carry my load so I in Your arms may snuggle.

Oh precious loving compassionate Lord of mine.
I Praise You for Your love and faithfulness so fine.

Written with Love by Clara
copyrighted May 1999

 

"The Lord Jesus Christ Is my Hope."

I Tim. 1:1

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Writing Clara did when our church added on to the present
building using the Labor For Christ program and volunteer's
from our local congregation.



PRAISE GOD

Praise God from whom all blessings flow!
Our Savior Lutheran continues to grow!

Blessed with commitment to Christ above.
Everyone reaching out with their genuine love.

With the love we have for Christ, we openly share.
The excitement catches on that we care.

We are blessed with adults and children around us.
Joyfully proclaiming Jesus love, the one we can trust.

We love our walk with Christ every day.
Uplifting one another as together we pray.

Now we are at an exciting time.
Preparing for expansion, one of a kind.

We Praise our Lord for our Mission so true.
Opening hearts for "giving," our mission to continue.

Having faith, trusting God has a unique plan set in motion.
We all set out supporting the growth of Our Savior Lutheran.

Prayerfully, cheerfully as we follow our hearts in giving.
Blessings reaching out to many in Thanksgiving.

As we each come forward with our "love gifts".
Many will receive Christ, giving their "hearts" a lift.

What a special mission of love, growth, building, reaching out.
Bringing Christ to people, that is what it is all about!

Written by Clara 1998 (copyrighted)
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(This writing I did for one of our small group bible studies.)    

Season's Greetings

Season's greetings to the Bible Study group so dear.
Gathering to study God's Word throughout the year.

Diligently looking up bible verses each week.
Searching Scripture for insight & wisdom we seek.

We pray for Christ's guidance as we search together.
Understanding & knowledge to last forever.

We are strengthened by each and everyone.
Each special, unique, wonderful and fun.

You are all special to me I hope you know.
Thinking of you & our sharing makes my heart glow.

I wish you each joy filled holidays.
A Happy New Year with Peace always.

Jesus loves each and every one of us.
He is our Special Friend, the one we can trust!

He is our kind wise loving friend.
The one we can count on to the end.

Christ holds us in the palms of His Hands.
Guiding, directing us with His Divine Plan.

My prayer is that you feel Christ's Arms of Love.
Folded around you with His Peace from above.

Written with Love by Clara (copyrighted)

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 (This poem I wrote for a friends neice
who was born with a hole in her heart.)


BABY HANNAH
November 2, 2002

God bless you little niece of mine.
May God keep you safe from all harm.

You are precious to us dear little one.
We praise God for your life just begun.

Jesus loves you this we do know.
For the Holy Bible tells us so.

Your little life is a gift of love.
Sent to us all from God above.

We lift you to God in prayer.
For your tender little hearts' repair.

Jesus is your kind wise friend.
One you can trust and always depend.

We rejoice with your Mommy and Dad.
For the “gift” of your life, we are so glad.

Written by Clara 2002

“This is the day the Lord has made.
Let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
Psalm 118:24
 (This writing I did one night I was ill and unable to sleep)  I Will Not Give Up †Written by Clara A. Schell ©December 11, 2008 Lord my God, I love you so.I Praise you always where-ever you lead me to go. I have this horrific pain & immune deficiency to deal with each day.I need Your help to get through it, to You I pray. Help me to endure this illness with patience & dignity.Until you take me to heaven with You for eternity.  There is no way I can get through this with out Your lead.Lord I thank you for listening to my every plea. You are so special, loving, true and kind.You are my best friend & help through all time. I will never ever give up, I will keep trying hard.I will always Honor & Praise you my loving God. I could never ever give up even though days are rough.I focus on what Christ did on the cross for me, I don’t have it tough. I am thankful for God’s Peace, Grace, & what Christ did for me.I will always Praise You, I sure do Love thee. For it is only through You where my strength comes from.I trust in You always for Your guidance,  lead, & Your wisdom. I thank & praise you always for my life & my journey.With You it is a special blessing with joy now through eternity. I have learned so much through this life of mine.Your love, my family, friends & church are so kind. Your love & walk with me, your peace & grace,Gives me courage, security, & hope, so each day joyfully I can face. “I can do everything through Christ who gives me strength.”Philippians 4:12-13† In God I surely do trust