Mary Lee Lavadin
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Luke 11:33 “No one lights a lamp and puts it in a place where it will be hidden, or under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, so that those who come in may see the light. 34 Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are healthy, your whole body also is full of light. But when they are unhealthy, your body also is full of darkness. 35 See to it, then, that the light within you is not darkness. 36 Therefore, if your whole body is full of light, and no part of it dark, it will be just as full of light as when a lamp shines its light on you.”
Luke 11:33 “No one lights a lamp and puts it in a place where it will be hidden, or under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, so that those who come in may see the light. 34 Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are healthy, your whole body also is full of light. But when they are unhealthy, your body also is full of darkness. 35 See to it, then, that the light within you is not darkness. 36 Therefore, if your whole body is full of light, and no part of it dark, it will be just as full of light as when a lamp shines its light on you.”
To begin with brothers and sisters, Christian Friends, Well Wishers, Saints of God and to our bereaved family as we glint, gleam, and gaze at this glorious text we can’t help but to see our beloved member Sis Mary Lee Larvadin and ourselves in the light of this text.
To begin with brothers and sisters, Christian Friends, Well Wishers, Saints of God and to our bereaved family as we glint, gleam, and gaze at this glorious text we can’t help but to see our beloved member Sis Mary Lee Larvadin and ourselves in the light of this text.
This little light of mine I’m going to let it shine. Jesus gave it to me and I’m going to let it shine.In my neighbor’s home I’m going to let it shine. Everywhere I go I’m going to let it shine. All a long the road I’m going to let it shine
This little light of mine I’m going to let it shine. Jesus gave it to me and I’m going to let it shine.In my neighbor’s home I’m going to let it shine. Everywhere I go I’m going to let it shine. All a long the road I’m going to let it shine
The Lamps of our bodies, souls and spirits ought to be Christian shining lights. Jesus is speaking matter of factly about all of us having a Christian relationship that witnesses within our communities our homes our churches and our ministries. We ought to have a part of us that let our light so shine that men will see our good works.
The Lamps of our bodies, souls and spirits ought to be Christian shining lights. Jesus is speaking matter of factly about all of us having a Christian relationship that witnesses within our communities our homes our churches and our ministries. We ought to have a part of us that let our light so shine that men will see our good works.
Sister Mary Lee Lavardin light was shining bright and she was a trail blazer.Brothers and sisters We’d would run out of ink on the page if we were to list the many light shining accolades, and achievements, and investments and contributions that sis Mary L Larvadin has made in this community and other communities abroad.
Sister Mary Lee Lavardin light was shining bright and she was a trail blazer.Brothers and sisters We’d would run out of ink on the page if we were to list the many light shining accolades, and achievements, and investments and contributions that sis Mary L Larvadin has made in this community and other communities abroad.
The song writer said may the work I’ve done speak for me. When I’m dead and gone, resting in my grave may the work I’ve done speak for me.
The song writer said may the work I’ve done speak for me. When I’m dead and gone, resting in my grave may the work I’ve done speak for me.
I was there early Sunday morning right after she went on to glory and I could feel the love from her family all in the room. And right off the bat I’d like to say to the family Earth has no sorrow that heaven can’t heal. And put your trust in the Lord and let the Lord comfort your aching heart.
I was there early Sunday morning right after she went on to glory and I could feel the love from her family all in the room. And right off the bat I’d like to say to the family Earth has no sorrow that heaven can’t heal. And put your trust in the Lord and let the Lord comfort your aching heart.
The bible says in John 14:1 Let not your heart be troubled ye believe in God believe also in me that in my Father’s house are many mansions. I go to prepare a place for you and if I go and prepare a place for you I will come again and receive you unto myself that where I am there you may be also.
The bible says in John 14:1 Let not your heart be troubled ye believe in God believe also in me that in my Father’s house are many mansions. I go to prepare a place for you and if I go and prepare a place for you I will come again and receive you unto myself that where I am there you may be also.
Our hearts are hurting but also happy. Happy because the bible says Absent from the body is present with the Lord. Mrs Mary Lee made it to 96 years of age And everybody in here will have to admit that was a great feat for anyone to achieve.
Sister Laravadin lived a long prosperous life.
Our hearts are hurting but also happy. Happy because the bible says Absent from the body is present with the Lord. Mrs Mary Lee made it to 96 years of age And everybody in here will have to admit that was a great feat for anyone to achieve.
Sister Laravadin lived a long prosperous life.
And Her famous saying when we’d go and serve her communion was 99 and a half!!!! won’t do. I’ve got to make a 100 to make it on in. In other words I’ve got to let my light shine. Well, I want to talk about that very thing for a little while. I’ve got Three Episcopalian points and I’ll be out of your way.
And Her famous saying when we’d go and serve her communion was 99 and a half!!!! won’t do. I’ve got to make a 100 to make it on in. In other words I’ve got to let my light shine. Well, I want to talk about that very thing for a little while. I’ve got Three Episcopalian points and I’ll be out of your way.
1. When you’re a child of God there ought to be some sign. because the bible says in our theme text in Luke 11:33 “No one lights a lamp and puts it in a place where it will be hidden, or under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, so that those who come in may see the light.
1. When you’re a child of God there ought to be some sign. because the bible says in our theme text in Luke 11:33 “No one lights a lamp and puts it in a place where it will be hidden, or under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, so that those who come in may see the light.
It is imperative that there’s a part of us that don’t mind making sure that
It is imperative that there’s a part of us that don’t mind making sure that
folk know that we are Children of God,
folk know that we are Children of God,
folk know that we are believers of the Cross,
folk know that we are believers of the Cross,
folk know that we are blood bought Christians,
folk know that we are blood bought Christians,
folk know that we are redeemed, rejuvenated, regenerated
folk know that we are redeemed, rejuvenated, regenerated
folk know we’ve repented of our sins and have been set free from sin.
folk know we’ve repented of our sins and have been set free from sin.
folk know that we have converted in our lifestyles and we live sanctified lives , and that Our Christian behavior is Christ- like.
And We ought not mind telling folk that one day! when it’s all over down here and when it’s His to call and ours to answer, we’ll be somewhere listening for our name and we’ll be able to hear the Lord say Servant Well Done..Because we let our lights so shine and we don’t live any old kind of way no mo. And the church said Amen.
folk know that we have converted in our lifestyles and we live sanctified lives , and that Our Christian behavior is Christ- like.
And We ought not mind telling folk that one day! when it’s all over down here and when it’s His to call and ours to answer, we’ll be somewhere listening for our name and we’ll be able to hear the Lord say Servant Well Done..Because we let our lights so shine and we don’t live any old kind of way no mo. And the church said Amen.
You ought to be able to say “I love the Lord. He heard my cry and pitied my every groan and long as I live I’m going to hasten to His throne. I love the Lord and I’m so glad that I don’t look like what I used to be.”I don't know about you but the Lord saved me. Are there any saved folk in here? Jesus saved my soul and made me whole He picked me up, turned me around then put my feet in solid ground.And now I’m on fire for God. I’m going to shine my little light. Are you going to let your light shine ? Church, Folk ought to see (The Holy Ghost shine) in you.
You ought to be able to say “I love the Lord. He heard my cry and pitied my every groan and long as I live I’m going to hasten to His throne. I love the Lord and I’m so glad that I don’t look like what I used to be.”I don't know about you but the Lord saved me. Are there any saved folk in here? Jesus saved my soul and made me whole He picked me up, turned me around then put my feet in solid ground.And now I’m on fire for God. I’m going to shine my little light. Are you going to let your light shine ? Church, Folk ought to see (The Holy Ghost shine) in you.
Tell your neighbor : “Let your light shine”!!!
Tell your neighbor : “Let your light shine”!!!
2. The word of power says in Luke 11:34 Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are healthy, your whole body also is full of light. But when they are unhealthy, your body also is full of darkness.
2. The word of power says in Luke 11:34 Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are healthy, your whole body also is full of light. But when they are unhealthy, your body also is full of darkness.
Also from the KJV Jesus said in verse 34 The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light; but when thine eye is evil, thy body also is full of darkness.
Also from the KJV Jesus said in verse 34 The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light; but when thine eye is evil, thy body also is full of darkness.
Jesus teaches, talks, and tells us about our eyes. And everybody knows that the eyes are the windows to the soul. Everybody say EYES 3x The word Eye in the Greek vernacular is the word OPTHALMOS OFF-FOR-MOS and is where we get the modern medical term Optometrist and it Literally means the organ of sight, and also our eyes carry the window to our souls everywhere they go. So watch what your eyes see.
Jesus teaches, talks, and tells us about our eyes. And everybody knows that the eyes are the windows to the soul. Everybody say EYES 3x The word Eye in the Greek vernacular is the word OPTHALMOS OFF-FOR-MOS and is where we get the modern medical term Optometrist and it Literally means the organ of sight, and also our eyes carry the window to our souls everywhere they go. So watch what your eyes see.
Then the text says that The light of the body is also symbolic of the light that represents righteousness and our body represents the church and lastly the church represents the body of Christ. And the church said Amen.
Then the text says that The light of the body is also symbolic of the light that represents righteousness and our body represents the church and lastly the church represents the body of Christ. And the church said Amen.
Brothers and sisters our eyes represent the functionality of the human spirit and how our souls react towards the physical and spiritual world around us. And one thing I noticed about Mrs Mary Lee Laravdin was when we served her communion she asked me are the Deacons and members treating you alright down there at Pilgrim? Because if they’re not, let me know and I’ll come down there and straighten it out.. I said MRS MARY 2x they treating me good… Yeah we getting along like family, we make decisions together. we cooperate with a consensus that we have a New Pastor and a New Board so we step into our new future. She said OH Alright, just let me know. Because if your eye is full of light goodness and kindness and love will be evident in your Christian Character.
Brothers and sisters our eyes represent the functionality of the human spirit and how our souls react towards the physical and spiritual world around us. And one thing I noticed about Mrs Mary Lee Laravdin was when we served her communion she asked me are the Deacons and members treating you alright down there at Pilgrim? Because if they’re not, let me know and I’ll come down there and straighten it out.. I said MRS MARY 2x they treating me good… Yeah we getting along like family, we make decisions together. we cooperate with a consensus that we have a New Pastor and a New Board so we step into our new future. She said OH Alright, just let me know. Because if your eye is full of light goodness and kindness and love will be evident in your Christian Character.
And so verse 34 also tells us about our eyes being dirty, dark, and devilish. Y’all remember Divesa the rich man and Lazarus the poor beggar right? The bible says that Diveses was living sumptuously. sumptuously because he had food enough to throw away to the dogs. and Dives was living Stylistly because the bible says he faired off in purple linen. So long story short Dives was living LARGE and Lazarus was living po as Job turkey. And in modern times I know it just doesn’t seem right that the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer no matter who the President is. And the Church said Amen. But God is the righteous Judge. Dives eyes were darkness and he lifted up his eyes in hell. Lazarus’ eyes were righteous light and he was carried away in Abraham’s bosom. And the church said Amen. And then finally
And so verse 34 also tells us about our eyes being dirty, dark, and devilish. Y’all remember Divesa the rich man and Lazarus the poor beggar right? The bible says that Diveses was living sumptuously. sumptuously because he had food enough to throw away to the dogs. and Dives was living Stylistly because the bible says he faired off in purple linen. So long story short Dives was living LARGE and Lazarus was living po as Job turkey. And in modern times I know it just doesn’t seem right that the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer no matter who the President is. And the Church said Amen. But God is the righteous Judge. Dives eyes were darkness and he lifted up his eyes in hell. Lazarus’ eyes were righteous light and he was carried away in Abraham’s bosom. And the church said Amen. And then finally
Point 3. Luke 11:35 See to it, then, that the light within you is not darkness. 36 Therefore, if your whole body is full of light, and no part of it dark, it will be just as full of light as when a lamp shines its light on you.”
Point 3. Luke 11:35 See to it, then, that the light within you is not darkness. 36 Therefore, if your whole body is full of light, and no part of it dark, it will be just as full of light as when a lamp shines its light on you.”
And so as I hurry on to a close here let’s look at the tint, tone, and timbre of third point in our text today is see to it that your light is shining in the right direction. Because when our lights are shining for good,for decency, for righteousness, for integrity, then Brothers and sisters we don’t have to apologize for trying to live holy. Come on say Amen Jesus said “see to it” in other words The bible says in the book of Joshua says “As for me and my house we’re going to serve the Lord”. Saints of God don’t have to hide who you are to try to accommodate people who don’t appreciate your Christian witness. If they don’t want to see you shout for Jesus shout anyway because There’s power in your Christian Witness.
And so as I hurry on to a close here let’s look at the tint, tone, and timbre of third point in our text today is see to it that your light is shining in the right direction. Because when our lights are shining for good,for decency, for righteousness, for integrity, then Brothers and sisters we don’t have to apologize for trying to live holy. Come on say Amen Jesus said “see to it” in other words The bible says in the book of Joshua says “As for me and my house we’re going to serve the Lord”. Saints of God don’t have to hide who you are to try to accommodate people who don’t appreciate your Christian witness. If they don’t want to see you shout for Jesus shout anyway because There’s power in your Christian Witness.
You ought to be able to say “I love the Lord. He heard my cry and pitied my every groan and long as I live I’m going to hasten to His throne. I love the Lord and I’m so glad that I don’t look like what I used to be.”I don't know about you but the Lord saved me. Are there any saved folk in here? Jesus saved my soul and made me whole He picked me up, turned me around then put my feet in solid ground.And now I’m on fire for God. I’m going to shine my little light.
You ought to be able to say “I love the Lord. He heard my cry and pitied my every groan and long as I live I’m going to hasten to His throne. I love the Lord and I’m so glad that I don’t look like what I used to be.”I don't know about you but the Lord saved me. Are there any saved folk in here? Jesus saved my soul and made me whole He picked me up, turned me around then put my feet in solid ground.And now I’m on fire for God. I’m going to shine my little light.
Sister Mary Lee Laravdin shined her light and the question is “Are you going to let your light shine ? Somebody ought to be able to see (The Holy Ghost shine) in you. “Let your light shine”!!!
Sister Mary Lee Laravdin shined her light and the question is “Are you going to let your light shine ? Somebody ought to be able to see (The Holy Ghost shine) in you. “Let your light shine”!!!
And so I’ve held ya’ll long enough um um um yes But tah I’m reminded of a beautiful little tea cup yes it had survived for 96 years Great God And the store owner of the antique shop said little tea cup somebody is going to buy you as soon as they see how beautiful you are. um um And sure nough and man and his wife came by and saw the beautiful little tea cup in the shop window um Oh Lord
And so I’ve held ya’ll long enough um um um yes But tah I’m reminded of a beautiful little tea cup yes it had survived for 96 years Great God And the store owner of the antique shop said little tea cup somebody is going to buy you as soon as they see how beautiful you are. um um And sure nough and man and his wife came by and saw the beautiful little tea cup in the shop window um Oh Lord
and they came in and said how much for the little tea cup.Oh Lord And
and they came in and said how much for the little tea cup.Oh Lord And
The shop owner said it’s hard to say because it’s been around for 96 years. After hearing the history the couple gladly offered $100 dollars for the little tea cup.
The shop owner said it’s hard to say because it’s been around for 96 years. After hearing the history the couple gladly offered $100 dollars for the little tea cup.
The show owner said it’s a deal it’s done. yes. And the man and his wife took the little tea cup home and put it in the China cabinet. yes and I heard that the Little tea cup saying I’ve been around a long time and I ain’t tired yet. Great God And the little tea cup said once upon a time I was just a hunk of clay and my Master put me on the wheel and spinned me around and around yes shaping me, molding me, messing me, and then blessing me until he made me into the vessel he wanted me to be.
The show owner said it’s a deal it’s done. yes. And the man and his wife took the little tea cup home and put it in the China cabinet. yes and I heard that the Little tea cup saying I’ve been around a long time and I ain’t tired yet. Great God And the little tea cup said once upon a time I was just a hunk of clay and my Master put me on the wheel and spinned me around and around yes shaping me, molding me, messing me, and then blessing me until he made me into the vessel he wanted me to be.
The tea cup said it took a while but here I am today. Oh Lordy Mrs Mary Lee Laravdin is just like that beautiful little tea cup and God made her perfect in all of her imperfections.
The tea cup said it took a while but here I am today. Oh Lordy Mrs Mary Lee Laravdin is just like that beautiful little tea cup and God made her perfect in all of her imperfections.
And I can hear her saying in 2 Timothy 4:6 For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
And I can hear her saying in 2 Timothy 4:6 For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
I heard Sister Mary Lee say one of these old days you’re going to look for me and I’ll be gone. I’m going where the wicked shall cease from troubling and wearied shall be at rest. when all the saints of the ages will sit at his feet and be blessed. Sleep on and Take you rest
I heard Sister Mary Lee say one of these old days you’re going to look for me and I’ll be gone. I’m going where the wicked shall cease from troubling and wearied shall be at rest. when all the saints of the ages will sit at his feet and be blessed. Sleep on and Take you rest