Clay and Carol Corvin leave on Wednesday April 29, 2009 on their sabbatical. They will be traveling most of the time and will be blogging at http://www.claycorvin.com
Author - Clay Corvin
A man with open arms
He genuinely loved people
They were important to him
He was important to them
John had a way about him
It made him bigger than big
His values were admired
He lived them every day of his life
His accomplishments were huge
Everything he did he did as unto Christ
He loved his wife all of his life
His children were a part of his heart
Obstacles were seen as opportunities
His optimism was always contagious
He inspired people to be excellent
He was admired and loved
Thank you Lord for letting us have John Wallace
He represented you well
He was special and he made others special
His life was lived for You
Clay Corvin
Max loved life
His wife and children were his jewels
The Lord Jesus his master
Every day was a gift
Energetic and caring
His work and service key
He lived for Jesus
His church the center of his life
Max was a hard worker
Who knew the value of things
He kept them in perspective
He was generous with his life
His wife and family were precious
He loved them with all of his heart
The joys and memories he invested
Live on, with him in their heart
Clay Corvin
Gordon was focused, confident and aggressive for right
Demanded the best from himself
He knew where he was going
He didn’t waste time getting there
A tireless worker
Long hours many days
Never forgot his family
They were first place for him
Fiercely committed to the things of God
Loved the Lord Jesus Christ
Faithful to his church
A friend to his pastors
Gordon never forgot his community
He cared for the people there
He loved his wife these forty years
He lived his life for Christ
Clay Corvin
Sunshine, excitement, a journey to Israel begins
New ones filled with excitement, old ones looking to connect with God
Our journey to Jerusalem, has many different roads
All led by Jesus, each one has their goals
Safety is a concern, we will be careful and trust the Lord
Families at home are anxious, Lord comfort their heart
The land of Israel beckons, our history buried there
It is the place our Savior, walked the land for us
The Cross holds our focus, what will we see?
Those who have seen the land, experience new emotions each time
So many surprises ahead, even the air smells different
We will walk where Moses walked, the Pentateuch will come alive
Israelis died on Masada, instead of surrendering to Romans
That rock gives life today, never again Israelis say
The Dead Sea smells of sulfur, the Jordan not deep
The ride up the Rift Valley, an experience to see
Galilee shines in reflection from its sea, we will stand on its banks
Talking about Jesus and the disciples, hearing what they had to say
Yes our emotions will lead us, months to unravel what we see
This wonderful journey, will change the way we read God’s Word
Clay Corvin Dec 31, 2008 Atlanta Airport Enroute to Israel
We are celebrating the life of a good man
He walked a tough road
Like many of us he made some bad choices
But what a friend he had in Jesus
Arthur cooked good and was a good cook
He worked hard at walking with God
Obedience to Jesus was uppermost in his mind
A diligent man who loved Jesus and people
When we had problems we went to him
His integrity was important to him
We knew that and could talk with him about anything
Knowing that it would stay with him
Like Jesus Arthur was quick to give grace
He believed in being kind to others
A gentleman in every way
At night he was our community protector
A man of God we loved
A servant to Bethel Colony South
A friend who will be deeply missed
He is with our Father in heaven and one day soon we will see him again
Clay Corvin November 3, 2008
He made all of us a part of his life
One day at a time
Thru joy and strife
Changing our sights to heaven’s gates
We admired his strength
He was a man of God
Listening to God’s voice
And walking in it
Doc cared for people
He appreciated their differences including those who opposed him
He listened to us
Our differences didn’t scare him-he still respected us
Life was a special joy
He lived it fast and hard
Never fearing twelve hour work days
Or twelve hour drives
There wasn’t anything soft about him
Except his heart
He guided losers to the winner’s circle
He wanted everyone to hear about Jesus
Not enough words to explain him
He loved his wife and children and us
Life with Doc was first class
He was Jesus ambassador on earth
Clay Corvin –September 29, 2008-Wichita Falls, TX
We celebrate a joyous life
Mourning our loss
One man has made an impact
Our loss is his gain
A long life of value and worth
He cared for us-loved us
With courage when courage wasn’t cool
Hearing our hurts and pains
Living with a discipline that encouraged us
He knew each of us by name
Landrum walked to God’s song-Jesus
Family always counted
Wife, children, grandchildren, kin and friends
When you were with him
You were somebody and you knew you could win
A man with no guile
His vision was far-reaching and transparent
Tough with a heart of gold
Beulah land his goal-now he is there
He was our preacher, teacher, leader and friend
Strong guts, no quit
He hated dirt, debt and the devil
One man-Landrum Leavell II
We love him
Clay Corvin September 28, 2008-Wichita Falls, TX
Hi as people come and go
Wearing a coat of pain
Never seeing others needs
A mind that walks alone
How are you?
Just a nicety
People are really rushed
Listening may bring hurt
Oh no!
When the physician talks
People are seldom ready
The reality of life and death
Thank you isn’t heard that much
Graciousness doesn’t abound
Also fear and anger
Prowl the hallways of the down
A cry is an emotion heard
Often-in doorways and halls
A reaction to good or bad news
No one is immune
Words unsaid or
Wished we had said
Are things most thought
A waiting room is the wrong place for regrets
Clay Corvin 9/12/08
It helps to be reminded
Of God’s promises
He keeps His promises
Israel wandered 40 years
Ten spies said no
Only two said yes
The majority didn’t know
The Call of God-the wilderness became their tomb
Forty years until they died
Even Moses was set aside
And then God moved
Joshua brought them home
A gift from God
Their newfound land
Israel declared their own
This land was now God’s home
We take God’s gift-New Life in Christ
Heaven is our home, yet on this earth we roam
Until that day He calls our name
And then we will be home
Clay Corvin- August 16, 2008