Fall 2011

Celebrating a Life

On September 14, 2011 my cousins, Morty, Susan, and Ross, celebrated the life of their mom, Jane Jones along with myself, Lisa, Bob Richardson, Paula and John Compton (my sister and brother-in-law) and other family members and friends.

Aunt Jane was a long time member of First Baptist Church, Henderson, NC where her funeral service was held. My brother in Christ, cousin, and husband of Susan Jones Richardson (Bob) spoke at the funeral. Bob talked about Aunt Jane, life, death, eternity, and how Jesus “reclaimed his future”! (God bless you both, Bob and Susan, as the Lord uses you in your “Reclaiming Futures” nationwide ministry based in Portland, Oregon.) We sang, laughed, cried and said “AMEN” in unison during the service!

What a blessing it was to see my cousins, remember times we spent together growing up, and to honor Aunt Jane. My heart goes out to my cousins during this time of great loss. However, I am so thankful that Aunt Jane will never suffer for one more moment. She is now safe in the arms of Jesus having left her “earthly tent” behind and free of any earthly hindrance.

If you are reading this and have questions about heaven and eternity, consider two books that have meant much to me in the past few months:

Let me tell you what I believe. I believe beyond a shadow of a doubt that heaven is for real! I am looking forward to reuniting with loved ones and friends. I am looking forward to heaven! I don’t deserve to go to heaven, but I am going anyway because of what Jesus has done for me. I believe that anyone and everyone that trusts Jesus Christ with all of their heart will be born again and receive the greatest gift ever given, SALVATION.

A young man once said to me: “Justin, I'm too much of a sinner to be saved.” I told the young man that nobody was too sinful and that Jesus had already paid the debt for his sins, my sins and everybody’s sins! That was over 20 years ago and I still believe it with every fiber of my being!! All I plan to do as long as I’m breathing is share this GOOD NEWS with as many people as I can!!

Life Lessons at Fifty

Saturday, August 20, 2011, Justin and I celebrated our 28th wedding anniversary. It’s amazing that God has sustained us through 28 years of love, life, and full-time Christian ministry! Saturday, September 3, 2011, I celebrated 50 years that God has given me to learn and grow in Him. It’s especially challenging when AARP invites you to join them!! I’m not ready for that yet! In reflecting on my life to this point I thought I’d share with you what God is teaching me.

1-Justin has taught me that “without faith it is impossible to please God” Hebrews 11:6. And “faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1 My faith is that of a mustard seed at times.

2-Mother and Daddy taught me that “love is patient, love is kind, love is not arrogant, does not act unbecomingly, love does not seek it’s own.” 1 Corinthians 13:4- 5 They also taught me that “in quietness and confidence(faith)is your strength”. And that God honors & blesses those who faithfully serve Him. Great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me.

3-Bob Richardson confirms to me “if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old things have passed away; behold new things have come.” 2 Corinthians 5:17. Bob, a sober alcoholic, is not ashamed of the gospel of Christ that transforms his life. Shalom, Bob!

4- Jesus continues to teach me amazing grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me. I once was lost, but now I’m found; was blind but now I see .”

5-Jesus proves himself over and over. “I will never leave you, nor forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5. “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul.” Psalm 23:1-3.

LISA

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The Justin W. Jones Evangelistic Association acknowledges with
grateful appreciation a generous gift given by Morton Jones in
memory of his mother, Jane Elizabeth White Jones, a life well lived
and loved.