Author - Clay Corvin

Frank loved Jesus
Loved his family
Loved the Bible
Taught the Bible
Shared the Bible
Gave out Bibles
Gideon’s Ministry was a long time habit
Frank’s church was near and dear

Self-taught, encouraged by the Lord
Raising his family was important
Teaching Sunday School a gift

Frank always did the best for his customers
Many of them close friends
They trusted Frank and were confident in his work

Capable, trustworthy, equipped and on time
Careful, strong, relentless and competitive
He cared for the poor and ministered to those in prison

Frank valued life, gave generously and lived to the fullest
His heart was filled with Jesus, his life spent working for Jesus
He saw Jesus by faith now he sees Jesus face to face

Clay Corvin March 4, 2014

Charlotte was an exceptional wife
She loved Milton every day of their married life
Loving and nurturing her children
Her life was full; she always went the extra mile

She loved her church
A faithful and able church member
Jesus, her husband, and her children were her joy
Quiet and capable; she cheerfully lived each day

Wise and understanding
Charlotte knew when to push and when to pull
Her gentleness preceded her
She made others feel important and to her they were

A deep faith
A dedicated life
A person of distinction and significance
She made Jesus proud; her journey done; we miss her

Clay Corvin March 3, 2014

Jim Gibson was organized and orderly in all he did
He was a visionary leader, focused on Jesus
Devoted to his wife and children
Committed to his church

Jim dealt with people the way he wanted to be treated
Kind, gentle, helpful and caring
He was a leader’s leader
A confidant, a soldier for the Lord, useable and useful

He saw the potential in people and projects
Jim had a positive attitude
Seeing obstacles he dealt with them instead of wringing his hands
He was God’s can do servant

His life was devoted to doing the best for the Lord
Seeking the best for his associates
Accomplishing the best for his family
His heart was attuned to Christ

Every day was the Lord’s Day
Every one mattered to Jim
No one was overlooked
His faith in Jesus was the cornerstone of his life

Clay Corvin March 3, 2014

He was known as Jerry, likeable and well liked
The grandchildren cherished their time with him
Jerry loved his wife, his family, his home, and his church
Uncomplicated, faithful, wise and ingenious

He knew how to do business; he made things work
An excellent banker
He understood his commitment to his community
The timber business was tough; but Jerry was tougher

Hard working and gentle
Caring and strong
He was a usable servant of the Lord
A Sunday School teacher and a deacon at his church

Jerry is missed
We were blessed
The Lord was served
Now Jerry is home

Clay Corvin March 3, 2014

Laura was a woman of many talents
Giving to the Lord and the people in her life
She loved her husband, her family and her friends
Kind to strangers, helpful to those in need

A woman of deep faith, she loved Jesus
Her faith guided her life
Gardening was a joy
Cooking was her gift and she cooked so well

A self-taught pianist
She practiced at every opportunity
Sharing her love for music
Encouraging her children and grandchildren to play

Every day was a gift
Jesus evident in her walk
Faithful to every task
Now she is with her Lord

Clay Corvin March 3, 2014

A man of many talents, kindness chief
Loved his family complete
Faithful to his church and his Lord Jesus
Knew what was important and did it

He was not fooled by the spirit of the age
People counted with him
All of his businesses were built to serve
Foolishness and frivolity discouraged

Leeke was a good businessman
Generosity a part of his daily life
People knew he would help
They honored him with their respect

He was insightful, and sweet spirited
Wise and caring
A visionary that bloomed where he was planted
Actively living his faith as the Lord’s obedient servant

No airs
Leeke was a useable Christian
The Lord called on him often
To serve in Jesus name

Clay Corvin March 3, 2014

Faithful servant of the Lord
Loving father, tireless worker
Gifted with business acumen
Mostly because he worked hard
Shared generously-loved conspicuously
Cared for the hurting

A wise and careful businessman
Loved the church
Courageous in His work for the Lord
Dependable-Carey had staying power

His wife was Carey’s joy
He was proud of her
They lived life as equals
Carey often saying she was more equal than he

A patriot-He loved the USA
A good neighbor everywhere he lived
Always faithful to every task
He stood hitched and exercised insight in all of his dealings
Jesus was Carey’s strength

Clay Corvin February 28, 2014

Love is special, too often only self-serving
You cared for me in a thousand special ways

I was hurting and you listened
Weakness displayed
It was an awful month
Nothing lovely about it
You cared for me

I was down and out
Gripped in failures cold, harsh hand
I wanted my way, yours was better
You put your arm around me and walked my way
You cared for me

Life has many pitfalls
Obstacles aplenty
Some I’ve created, wisdom isn’t my strong suit
You know this and you love me
You cared for me

We can prove the truth of my thinking
Forty-five Valentines
You still love me
You have cared for me all these years
Be my valentine- I love you

Clay Corvin 2/14/14

KELLY AND ADAM (married Jan 11, 2014)
Kelly is wise, royal, servant of the most high God
Christ is her compass, mentor, guide
A deepening commitment, personal goals in tow, her life glows

Adam is quiet, still water runs deep, He loves Jesus
His strength is doing, he follows The Lord, he does for others
A Man of God, his skills speak, his life carefully devoted to Christ

Kelly and Adam met in Israel, both prayed for, a spark ignited
Adam pursued, Christ led, Kelly listened
Now together, walking with Jesus, a new life as 2 becomes 1

A Christ led life together, they complement each other, love
Everything new, Jesus will equip you, this marriage will work
Each giving 110%, both surrendered, what a wonderful thing Christ has wrought

Kelly and Adam Corvin, you are responsible for each other
Life is hard, Christ defeats hard
Victory is assured, life blessed, Jesus is Lord

Clay Corvin, Neve Ilan, Israel
December 29, 2013

I was taught to fear as a tiny child, everyone around me lived fearful mean lives
Courage was never talked about, innate sense of foreboding about everything
Luck was a cornerstone, Do you feel lucky? Circumstances dictated that I seldom did
I didn’t have an attitude of gratitude, every situation was a battle with winners and losers

One day I met Jesus, for me Christ defined courage, He took my fear of mankind away
His Word taught me to fear/reverence God, my Father in heaven provided courage for me
That day I begin a walk that feared God, that didn’t fear man, the Lord was my strength
Jesus brought peace, He equipped me to face life one day at a time, His love changed me

Praise God from whom all blessings flow, praise God our Father, He is the mighty God
He seeks me every moment, The Lord is with me, He leads me, Praise the Lord
Jesus is my bright morning star, He is with me in the darkest night, praise the Lord
Praise God for giving me what I need to live, for taking my fear of the world away

I seek the Lord while He may be found, I seek the Lord night and day, He delivers me
I walk with the Lord, reading His Word, letting His promises and directives fill me up
I talk with the Lord, He is my high tower, I stand with Him, He is my all
I listen to the Lord, He calls me to be obedient, I do the next right thing

The Lord is good and worthy of all of my devotion, I serve Him
A glass of water to the thirsty, a warm coat to the cold, a meal to the starving
Always telling others of what Jesus is doing in me, I serve you
As I serve those around me, I am serving the Lord, partners with the almighty Lord Jesus

Clay Corvin November 2, 2013
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