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PRAISE REPORTS

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WOMAN NEAR DEATH MAKES AMAZING REBOUND

A call came into the church office from the daughter of Betty Rogers on Tuesday, June 24th requesting that Pastor Steve go and visit Betty  at Kaiser Hospital in Oakland. Betty had suffered from Cancer for some time and now it appeared that she would not make it. She was diagnosed with Cancer of the Liver, along with Ovarian Cancer, and Doctors feared that Cancer had spread to her brain. So Pastor prayed with Betty and we are pleased to announce Betty received Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior and Betty was also prayed over for a healing miracle.

On Thursday, June 26th Betty had surgery and the Doctors successfully removed a 9 1/2 pound tumor from her ovaries. Further tests indicated that the Cancer had not spread to her brain after all and there are spots are on her liver but Doctors are optimistic that it can be treated with Chemo and radiation. Praise God... But wait the battle was not over yet...

On Tuesday morning , July 1st Betty's daughter, Lynn called the church office and informed the Pastor to come to Kaiser because her mother had had a serious heart attack and two subsequent smaller one's thereafter. Again it appeared as though Betty would not make it. There were large containers of fluid coming out of her and her oxygen level was extremely low indicating death would not be too far off. But again prayer went up for Betty. By the afternoon Betty had made a remarkable turnaround and late in the afternoon Lyn called to report that Doctors had to sedate Betty because she was too active. She's alert and again the Lord Jesus Christ is to be glorified for this incredible event! Let's continue to remember Betty in our prayers.

 Two Women Healed in Wednesday Night Service

Remember the story of the Woman with the Issue of Blood? She crawled through a mob of people to simply touch the hem of the Lord's garment and as a result was instantly healed. Did you ever wonder what would have happened to her if she had just stayed home? Few miracles happen for Casual Christians but take a look at what God did for the  passionate one's...

Wednesday, May 28, 2008... Just prior to the start of the Wednesday night service one of members of CBC came in requesting prayer for  God to deliver her from a terrible Migraine she was having. She said she had been vomiting throughout the day and doubted she would be able to come to church but she decided to come to church by faith believing God would heal her. She received prayer and later in the service during testimony time she said her head had stopped pounding and that the Lord had healed her!

Also in the same service another member came in and also said that she didn't think she'd make it to church because earlier in the day she was helping a friend move some heavy objects and she popped her knee. With knee swollen and in a brace she hobbled to the front of the sanctuary for prayer. The Holy Spirit moved on the Pastor and Congregation as they prayed for her healing. Immediately she could move her leg and said that it had stopped popping but she could still feel some pain. So the Pastor and congregation prayed again and the pain lifted. The woman left the sanctuary and returned minutes later with her brace in her hand praising God that the pain was completely gone. The Lord had healed her leg!  

 

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  New Jobs & Raises

Sunday, May 25, 2008...Once again the Lord is affirming his love and covenant promises with the people of Community Bible Church for their faithfulness.  In the Sunday morning service three people testified of having received Pay raises at their jobs and on Sunday night two people testified of getting brand new better paying jobs. One of our teens testified of having once struggled with math and this year received an "A" in Algebra and was given a $50.00 cash award from his teacher for having kept the best notes during the past Semester! God is good!

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 The Good Samaritan Blessing

The other day I went grocery shopping at the Food Maxx in Oakland. When I came out of the store I noticed a woman with small children who had groceries in her basket and was asking for someone to give her a ride home. Everyone she approached had some reason or excuse for not being able to help. So I asked her why she needed a ride back home. She said she'd come by Cab to the store but didn't have enough money left to pay a cab to get back home. I asked her where she lived and it turns out she lives not too far from where my husband and I used to live. So I said, Sure I'll get you home. So I did and when I went to drop her and her kids off she handed me $60.00 in cash. I said I don't want to take it. She insisted saying dear I would have had to pay a cab more than that and because you were kind to me, I want to bless you! I'm glad that i was obedient to the Lord. - Lucy

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 It Pays to Obey

I had not  been attending Community Bible Church for several months but in the back of my mind I knew I would be going back one day and even prayed for God to bless the church and keep the doors open to make sure I could go back. So I'm back!!! and the Lord spoke to me to give an offering to the church and I did. Right away I got blessed and in the Wednesday night service on May 14th I shared how I am getting blessed with two miracle checks for a good amount of money. Checks that I had not expected to receive! I'm amazed!!! - Marsha

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A Testimony from Queen Mary (alice)

I just want to thank our church for having chosen me as "Mother of the Year" on Mother's Day. I was really surprised and it was a totally blessed day for me. I was so happy that my kids came and afterward my family took me out shopping and I got blessed with lots of gifts.

I also want to thank God because we have been praying before each offering for a decrease in expenses. Recently my daughter needed some dental work done and we don't have insurance. I was bracing myself for a bill that would be in the hundreds of dollars. But God gave me favor  and the denisit only charged me $71.00!!!  So I praise God for being so good to me.

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 God Spares Baby's Life

 Man loses 32 pounds in  10 Days

John gave his heart to the Lord on Easter Sunday at CBC. He has suffered from Diabetes and Congestive Heart Failure for some time. On Sunday, April 27th John had planned to come to church but his body had once again bloated due to his heart condition and didn't think he could go. But when the time came for his girlfriend (Lynn) and her grandmother to leave to come to CBC John decided to come to church after all to get prayed for. So during the morning service the Pastor and the congregation prayed for John to be healed and that the fluid in his body would be released. Well relief came right after the service and by the next day John had dropped 10 pounds. By Friday of the same week, he dropped another 10 pounds and as of Wednesday, May 7th John has lost 32 pounds! Praise God.

In addition to that, John's Diabetic condition has improved as well. There were times his blood sugar was at a dangerous 4 level. Even with insulin he would be at a 3 level. But God has done something amazing. For the first time his blood sugar has been as low as 147 and averaging about 187. The highest level he has been is in the 2's. John is looking forward to seeing everyone in church this Mother's Day to see for themselves what the Lord has done!!!  -Lynn

UPDATE>>> Monday, May 12th... To date John has lost a total of 35 pounds. John went to the Doctor today and the Doctor was amazed how low John's blood sugar has been as a result the Doctor has changed John's medication. John is so excited about what a difference a relationship with Jesus Christ has made for his life!

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 MIRACLE MONEY FOUND

Our family has claimed the word that was given to our church "The Day of the Anointing is upon me" and reading Isaiah 55. Oh, Let me share with all of you   God has been doing it already. My husband has been finding money in clothes he hasn't worn in a while, like $50.00 in pants  and $15.00 in another. I found $10.00 in my jacket and $25.00 when I was out enjoying the day. I found $7.00 in the laundry, my son found $8.00 in his wallet he has lost for two months in the house!

We have also been given the blessings of gifts and good surprises. Our neighbor who we really don't know too well came to our dorr and blessed us with a huge bag of Romaine lettuce, spinach, and other greens. We use so much it was unexpected and who would have thought... but only God knows. - Lucy & Mike 

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 People's lives impacted at the CBC Home Bible Study

 102 Year Old Woman Healed from Pneumonia & Heart Attack

Longtime Member of Community Bible Church that we have come to affectionately know as Grandma Dessa was hospitalized on a Friday afternoon  in late February with Pneumonia. Then on Sunday morning she suffered a Heart Attack. The Pastor led the congregation in prayer for her that morning. Following the morning service the Pastor came to the Hospital to find an awake and alert Grandma Dessa sitting up in her bed. Prior to the prayer that was not the case but God answers prayers.

By the following Thursday Grandma Dessa was out of bed sitting in a chair and on Saturday she was sent home. She grew stronger and stronger with each new day and by March 11th she was able to attend the Easter Sunday service at Community Bible Church with her granddaughter and boyfriend. On this Sunday morning her grand daughter re-committed her life to Jesus Christ and her boyfriend accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.

Today Grandma Dessa is stronger than she was prior to her illness and even a chronic cough that she had suffered from for some time is completely gone. In the Sunday morning service on April 27th at CBC Grandma Dessa testified and gave God all the glory for what he has done not only in her healing but now her grand daughter is back with the Lord. The grand daughter, Lynn and boyfriend, John will be assisting in our new E-Team 2 street evangelism ministry providing some food for the needy.

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 TITHING PAYS OFF

Pastor Steve,     Just a quick note ..to share a blessing. Today we received a check in the mail for $2637.77.  It is the payout of an insurance policy that Bob's mom bought many years ago from an insurance agent that sold policies door to door. We didn't know that the policy existed until Bob got a call about 2 weeks ago. At the time they said it was only worth a couple a hundred dollars. This combined with our Tax return ($2,010.00) will pay for the second half half of our taxes. God is so very good.   We are truly BLESSED!   Have A Wonderful Easter!   Susan

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HEALING TESTIMONY

Hello Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

       My name is Lucy Rodriguez. I am a member of Community BibIe Church Assembly of God.  I would like to share my testimony with all of you. I pray it brings strength and faith to you, because God is able and He is our healer.

On Monday, July 30th, 2007 I was at home with my kids doing our "House Cleaning Party" (Ha-Ha!) when my left knee gave out on me and popped out of place. I was in pain and I immediately began to pray and give glory to God. The pain began to subside. But then it got swollen and it was hard to walk on it. So I called my hasband at work and asked if he would take me to the Doctor.

 I arrived at the Doctor's  office and she said that it looks swollen and bad but not to worry because she was going to give me some medicine, she also wants me to ice it, stay off my legs for awhile and go and get X Rays done right after my visit with her.

But you  know that between and after all this I was praising, thanking and giving glory to God because, "By His stripes we were healed".  He is the Great Physician  and He is able to do exceedingly above all that you ask or think.

So you know that I was asking Him to completely heal me and also I was thinking  that I made need surgery. So I am grateful, joyous and excited to share with all of you that HE'S DONE IT!!!

I went to see an Orthopedic on August 3, 2007. She had my X-Rays and they showed that I had torn ligaments. But a few days later I went back for a follow up and a second set of X-Rays was taken and God has done a healing! So you know He is able.

But I also want to share  that on the day of July 27th 2007 I had gotten prayer for my knee at church because I could not walk on it or bend it, it had gotten extremely swollen and praise God  my Pastor and congregation agreed  that our Lord Jesus Christ was going to do the healing and let me say, He Did!!! Amen!!! I just needed the faith to believe it.

Well let me tell you I did, my faith was stretched as much as it could be stretched because in the month of June 2-9, 2007, I was blessed with the money for plane tickets to go see my momma and family in San Antonio, Texas , who I haven't seen in 14 years.

The story and the miracle starts off like this...

My momma is only 47 years old and she was in the Hospital nearing  death. She was sick because a cyst the size of a golf ball in her left hand had gotten swollen and infected. She also had a whole lot of bleeding in her head and in her heart, and her liver was gone completely, you know; no good. Her kidney's  were shutting down. She was infected with staff, fungus, bacteria and other infections  through her whole body. She was on a breathing machine , IV's and a heart monitor. It wasn't looking good for her, she was dying. But we kept praying and just waiting and standing on God's word. It was scary and a little fearful.

But I praise God that I was used by Him to be an encourager, to build and bring strength and to have my faith tested and stretched as well. Let me tell you that on the day of June 9th, 2007 I was due back homeso I went early in the morning to visit my momma. Well... GLORY TO GOD and all praise to Him that as we walked in my momma's room she was no longer on any machine! She was sitting up, talking, and laughing! The Doctor's came in and had these big smiles on their faces with a look of "Like Wow" in amazement.

I know that I know it was all God. She no longer had the bacteria and infection spreading anymore! It stopped completely and was leaving her body. The bleeding stopped completely also. All swelling in her arms, hands, feet, and legs went completely. She is now doing well. The Doctor's  were then  able to do the surgery on her hand and on her  heart.

She's glad and I am glad that she's doing well. She will be going home soon after two months in the hospital. I thank God for Doctors and Nurses. They did  all they can do for patients. But you know that everything else was in God's hands.

He brought us this miracle. He hears our cries, our prayers, and knows our heart and our needs. God is never early or late but he's always on time and He delivers in times of need. Listening to God pays! Doing things God's way is best. Saints! Don't faint! God is able to do exceedingly above all that you can ask or think. Do not despise the day of small beginnings.

So even with me and my knee being in pain and swollen I had to know and believe that God was going to heal me. Faith is what we need and should have. Do You?

God is faithful even when we are not. I now have a greater appreciation for God and more faith than ever. But you know what? The enemy was trying to steal my healing! He tried but He failed . God is greater and bigger!

My husband and I have received four prophesies spoken over us that we will be blessed with a house. It didn't happen in a day, a week, a month, nor a year. What I'm trying to say it doesn't always happen right away. Our time is not God's time. We can't run ahead of God, ignore Him or even try to do things on our own. We hear all the many sermons in church about faith, it brings miracles, healing, not giving up, or giving in to the enemy.  The list goes on but Saints are we listening, applying, and doing them.

After many, many  years our breakthrough had finally broken in. Prayer, standing and waiting with patience is what we did for a long time.

My husband shared with me some good news on Monday, July 30th, 2007 that we might be getting a house in a year and that it would be bought for us and we wouldn't have to pay  the money right away, but a little here and a little there.

But did you know that my husband had this good news with him waiting to share with me on the same day the enemy tried to steal my healing?  But God says "He will rebuke the devourer for our sakes".

So let me say that God is worthy. He's worthy of all praise and glory. Let me say that if we are unfaithful He still remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself. 2 Timothy 2:13

God bless, stay encouraged, and praise God always through it all. The storms, the circumstances, and the trials. Stand firm, believe God's word. He will never leave you nor forsake you and even if we turn our backs on Him, He will not turn his back on us. He will see you through. He is our strong tower , rock and shield, and a present help in time of need.

You have to know that, believe it, and when you've done all... STAND!

God Bless You.

With love,

Lucy Rodriguez

 CBC KINGDOM KIDS TEACHER GETS NEW FURNITURE FOR FREE!

This is so like God... He knows everything that you need, even when you don't pray for it!  Chuck and I just renewed out vows and we are not the richest people in the world, but we went shopping at the "Thrift Stores" for new  used furniture  because ours was " Shot"...even at the Salvation Army the chairs we wanted were more than we could afford and we had to arrange for delivery...Well, today we were in the office of the complex we manage and a man came in and said ,"could anybody here use new furniture.  I have furniture that is new that just came off a boat that sold and the people don't want it"  I went out and  looked, thinking I'd have to pay SOMETHING!.  The couch and   two chairs are all brand new. the cushions still wrapped in plastic. So I said How much? and they said...FOR FREE!!!! I almost fainted. Needless to say,  I was flabergasted!  Tonight we have  the living room I've dreamed of for years. Thank you, God!!!   Sue Sweezy

 

 Surgery on Leg Ulcers and Skin Graft Goes Well

I had surgery on Mar 8 to have skin grafts put on my leg ulcers that I have been dealing with for 3 years now.  I went to the doctor today (Thurs. Mar 22) and the skin grafts have taken, the doctor is pleased; I can even take the bandages off for short periods of time to let air get to the sites.  the doctor touched the healing ulcers with his finger and I was expecting great pain as I have had in the past.  To my amazement it did not hurt.  I praise God for healing my leg and I know that this will be a good summer for me (I will get to go to Sue's swimming parties after church.)  Thank You Jesus!!!
Linda

FATHER AND SON REUNITED!!!                                                                   

Praise the Lord and pass the ammo! Smile! Anyways, At one of the services Pastor Steve  brought Adam to the front and  and asked if Adam had contact with his father or knew where he was. Adam had not had any contact or relationship with his his dad for 13 years. Pastor Steve then felt led to give Adam the Father's Blessing and put his coat on Adam and prayed for God's favor and blessing on Adam's life. The very next day Adam's father showed up at our apartment and repaired Adam's  sister's car and then Adam and his dad  just started hanging around together and Adam went to be with his dad for a couple of days. Adam's dad manages The Alano Club/ NA, AAA for people in recovery. Then His dad ended up in one of our services at our church CBC. I would like you to know these two have not been around each
other for 13 years. So let me tell you this is a great praise and those two are butting heads but have had fun at the same time. Only God can do this!  Kat

Miracle Update... For the past several months of 2008 Adam has been going to school to learn to become an Auto Mechanic!!!
 

DAUGHTER AND GRANDSON SPARED IN CAR ACCIDENT

Dottie called the church yesterday afternoon to tell me that her daughter and grandson were at the Emergency Hospital in Fremont. It appears for some reason that Dottie's daughter doesn't remember what happened she slammed into the center divider on the freeway and the car rolled over. Three doors would not open but finally one did and Dottie's daughter and grandson Mateo got out in the nick of time as right after they got out the car caught on fire. The car was totalled. Her daughter had a large bump on her head and Mateo has bleeding from the mouth and nose and it wouldn't stop. We prayed. Dottie came last night to testify that her daughter is OK with just a bump and they got the bleeding to stop for the little boy Mateo. They ran tests and there was no internal bleeding but that any damage was done to his mouth from impact. So Dottie would need to take him to the Denist on Monday (Today) to see how much damage was done.So we all prayed again. Dottie just called moments ago to tell me that she had taken Mateo to the dentist. Everything is fine. His gums are swollen right now but no injury or damage to his jaw or chin, or teeth. She asked what the church account number was and she said that she had so much favor that the dentist is not even going to charge her for a follow up visit after the sweeling is all gone. So since she was prepared to pay the Denist $200.00 she is giving it to the Lord instead!!! Praise God!!!   Dottie

TODDLER RECEIVES MIRACLE HEALING FROM SEVERE BURNS

To our church family in Ca. You will all be pleased that our little Izzy is doing fine and is almost fully healed from the 2nd degree burn on her hand. She will not need a skin graft or anything the prayers that went out for her were answered and God is so generous with his healing miracles. He is the great
physician and he has done his work for IZZY. Thank You all for your prayers and we all truly miss you and CBC.  Elise

ADAM GETS SAVED!!!

I stand in Awe, my cup runneth over, always Glory to God, In Jesus Christ Name,
Amen. I am so thankful for promises and God keeps his promises, if we are
patient and trust in him with all our hearts. I am so grateful to the Spirit for
teaching me to claim promises in Jesus Christ Name, Amen. I love when the Spirit
Stirs our Remembrance to the promises we claimed so long ago, w e may forget but
he never forgets. I embrace a All Powerful and Awesome God, I thank my Lord
Jesus Christ for endurance, and for his grace that is so precious. Glory to
God In Jesus Christ Name, Amen and Thank you

WOMAN BLESSED WITH A BRAND NEW START

My name is Rodessa and I was born in Berkeley, California.  I was raised in the Oakland/Hayward Bay Area.  I have three beautiful children.  In August 2000, I had two strokes and continued to have many seizures after that.  Even though I attended Community Bible Church Assembly of God in Alameda, I needed a change of environment and lifestyle.  So, on April 30, 2005, I moved to Fresno to live with my two nieces LaShona and Marva. 
My good friend, Sara, suggested that I call the Evangel Home everyday until an opening for a bed became available for me.  My sobriety began the day the Evangel Home provided a bed for me.  I am now very proud to announce  that on May 13, 2006, I celebrated my One Year landmark of being clean and sober.  While I was still at Evangel Home, my friend Kim encouraged me to accompany her to the Samaritan Women Center to attend classes.
I currently attend Cornerstone Church on a regular basis.  On March 1, 2006, I moved into my Section 8 Housing, with the help of Case Management from Samaritan Women.  God has blessed me with this larger home from the studio apartment I had been residing in since last August.  Now I have a home where my family, children, friends and loved ones are welcome all of the time.  How could it get any better?
It's been a busy year for me.  I have been to over one hundred classes & activities, including the incentive parties, luncheons, praise dance, and participating in Fun Fellowship Friday Events.  Oh yes, Connie & Renee ... always, always, always make me feel very loved by saving me a front row seat  right between them for class!
Certificates of Accomplishments:  (Can't fit them all...)  1. Graduated from Parenting Class  2. Victory over Substance Abuse & Free At Last (w/ Connie Taylor)  3. Anger Resolution, Freedom from Depression & Godly Wisdom in Dating Relationships (w/ Mark Baker, Biblical Counselor)  4. Successfully riding the Fresno City Bus to every place in town, as needed to fulfill my obligations (Ha! Ha! Ha!).
I'd like to extend special love and thanks to all of my family, children and friends for bearing with me through all the hard times.  I have trusted in God to guide me to the many organizations that have helped me along the way.  The love and thanks I feel for everyone is larger than the many wonderful blessings I have received during this last year.
My scripture is 1 Peter 5:7  "Casting all your care upon Him, for he cares for you."  I love all of you with all my heart.

Rodessa Ann Jones

Healing From Cancer

I GOT IT! I GOT IT! can you really believe????? O Thank God, there is no sign of cancer. The tumor is still there, but it is completely cancer free. Dr Consorti says we'll check it in 6 months and unless there is significant growth, we'll just let it alone!!!!!!! Wednesday night will be a REAL celebration. Thank you for your prayers. I've been trying to call you for a couple hours and will continue to do so, but I HAD to get this message to you . Love you all, SUE

Sue Sweezy, February 2006