It is a pleasure to bring to focus a congregation which quietly sends people not only into the community, but also sends its members onto the mission field. Dr. C.L. Gray fondly labors with Christ's believers to bring understanding of the Written Word as it undergirds acts of wisdom and kindness which provides Christian lifestyle change. Often mass media seems to "grab" the "Big Bang" headlines or "Show Stopper' events that is not portraying news of an uplifting nature, however, a person can find both rest and refreshment at New Jerusalem Baptist Church, located In Appomattox, Virginia.
Dr. C.L. Gray has a powerful ministry, that targets all ages. In fact, a new building stands erect to house growing community programs. We in our world today, don't have to become transfixed in careless demonic rituals that can kill and maim. Moreover, we need to do our utmost to avoid engaging in sundry fake lures, and trends. Why dally with the hobbling snares of the underworld? Dr. Gray, on Sundays and weekdays, can be found leading the gospel in worship, preaching, benevolence, Bible Study and song.
There is a person named Dr. Lilian Fleshman, soon to be 99 years old on the twentieth of February, has been a jewel and has worked as a major advocate for music in much of the Eastern Seaboard of the United States. Moreover, New Jerusalem has enjoyed the talents of Dr. Lilian Fleshman despite recurring disabilities in her later years including cataract surgery and paralyzing nerve damage to her hands and arms. I report these conditions and more at this time because mother is a good servant of the Lord Jesus, the Christ. And now, so be it and she needs your prays especially since the world is stumbling over "ground in" obstacles seen and unseen.
The enemy is real and his demons are operating in the "red zone" taking non-believers who are falling at will. Why write such prose at this time, One may ask,?" Because, I don't want him to get me! The winners are the helpers and the givers, not the takers.
Without a doubt, Dr. Lilian is a giver, who gave birth to six children with her husband Dea. Nathaniel Rufus Fleshman. Mrs. Fleshman collected many artifacts including numerous plaques over the years and has drawn a line which presents this collection to be the 'family archives.' Additionally, with her penchant for being in front of the camera, Dr. Liliy performed in many modeling events, that pleased audiences for decades.
Included in one of these shows, was a dress made entirely of photographs. This creation was the brainchild of daughter, Shirley.
Mrs. Fleshman has fought many battles in faith. She appreciates her life which comes on the threshold of the century milestone and some folks beg the question as to why her longevity in today's world where "peace" is often unrepresented in human relations. Dr. Lilian loves Jesus and her long life and her answer calls back that, "When you fall down, get back up!" Also, we have to look to our deeper spirit and personhood and share well wishes with each other. "Don't always think of ourselves first, But give and let live" read more
