“Fan the Flame”
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- Caleb Phelps
- Daniel Phelps
- The story of “Fanning the Flame”
- Bus Accident Memorial
- Fanning the Flame Ministries
- Love for God and obedience to His Word.
- Love for the church and faithfulness to its work.
- Love for others and enthusiasm in ministry.
Fanning the Flame |
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Caleb Phelps
July 27, 2013, was the scariest day of my life. I watched helplessly as the bus that my brother and sister-in-law were in flipped over right in front of me. I ran as fast as I could to the scene of the accident and found my nephew, Chase, lying on the road. I scooped him up and as I searched for my brother and sister-in-law I immediately began to pray. I prayed that God would save them both. On that day my brother, Chad, and his expecting wife, Courtney, were promoted to heaven – Today they are with Jesus. Courtney was a sweet, godly lady and a wonderful mother. Chad was my best friend. I miss Chad and Courtney more than I can say but I praise the Lord that the resurrection of Jesus from the tomb set in motion the defeat of all God’s enemies, including death. My prayers that God would save Chad and Courtney were answered. Chad and Courtney had both accepted Christ as their Savior and now are basking in his presence. As I grieve,I also reflect on the goodness of God. Little Chase was miraculously saved. He will forever remind us of his godly parents. My prayer for this blog is that we can continue to further the incredible ministry of Chad and Courtney. My desire is that this blog be a place people can come to and be encourage in their suffering, challenged in their spiritual walk and leave glorifying God. |
Daniel Phelps
“You want to know what makes Jesus look beautiful? I’ll tell you what makes Jesus look beautiful, It’s when the church bus is flipped, and your brother, sister-in-law, and unborn niece go flying through the window and land like dead in the street, and you say through the deepest possible pain…God is enough. He is enough. He is good. He will take care of us. He will satisfy us. He will get us through this. He is our treasure. Whom have I in heaven but You? And on earth there is nothing that I desire besides You. My flesh, and my heart, and my brother and sister-in-law, and unborn niece may fail, but You are the strength of my heart, and my portion forever. That makes God look glorious. As God – not as giver of cars, or safety, or health. God is most glorified in you when you are most satisfied in Him – in the midst of loss, not prosperity.” This is a quote I have edited that I used in the sermon I preached earlier and on July 27, 2013, at approximately 4:30 p.m. God made this my reality. My prayer for this blog is that through the efforts put forth we would be able to effectively use this testimony that God has given us to further his Gospel and comfort those in their time of need. |
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“We pledge on this day (Wednesday, July 31, 2013) to fan the flame of their (Chad and Courtney Phelps) lives and work . . . To be here tonight and listen to the testimony of this dear family is profoundly inspiring.”
– Mike Pence, Governor of Indiana |
“God takes an event like this and works in infinite numbers of ways and in countless numbers of lives.”
– Steve Pettit, President of Bob Jones University |
“This is a trage-tunity. It’s a tragedy but also an opportunity to declare the glorious gospel of Christ.”
– Joe Fant, Program Director at The WILDS Christian Camp |
Pastor Chad and Courtney PhelpsPsalm 16:11; 2 Corinthians 5:8; Hebrews 11:13-16Psalm 103Psalm 119:68Romans 8:28-30Biblical message of good newsJohn 10:21-27Pastor Charles PhelpsIsaiah 61:1-3
“Against the backdrop of God’s sovereignty, goodness, and providence, Jesus is enough. You must believe it!” – Pastor Chad Phelps