Remembering and giving thanks for the Forty Years of ministry Rev Remembering and giving thanks for the Forty Years of ministry Rev. James Brubaker

Married Lois April 22 1973 And blessed with Chris, Tim, Jon, Becky

Principal of Prince of Peace School, Anaheim, California since August 2002 Concordia High School Fort Wayne, IN First Torrance, CA Pilgrim Santa Monica, CA Ascension

Served as the pastor in three churches Shepherd of Paradise Newburg, IN King of Glory Gig Harbor, WA Faith Juneau, AK

He Has Done All Things Well Mark 7:37 September 24, 2006

About whom are we speaking? Obviously Jim Brubaker has done many thing well. A part of what we do here today is to remember those things and show our thanks for his many years of selfless service in God’s Kingdome. We also give thanks and praise to Almighty God for His gifts and mercies. We especially give thanks for Christ who has done all things well!

We begin with words of prophecy

Say to those who are afraid: … Isaiah 35:4-6 Say to those who are afraid: … Be strong… Don’t be afraid… Your God will come… He will come to save you

Then will the eyes of the blind be opened Isaiah 35:5, 6 Then will the eyes of the blind be opened Then the ears of the deaf unstopped. Then the lame will leap like a deer, Then the mute tongue shout for joy.

Water will gush in the wilderness … streams will flow in the desert. Isaiah 35:6 Water will gush in the wilderness … streams will flow in the desert. The burning sand will become a pool

What is God promising? The presence and power of God among us Healing Purpose Strength

Then Jesus … went down to the Sea of Galilee and into the region of the Decapolis. Fulfillment – Mark 7:31-37

There some people brought a man to him who was deaf and could hardly talk, and they begged him to place his hand on the man.

Jesus took him aside, …and put his fingers into the man’s ears Jesus took him aside, …and put his fingers into the man’s ears. Then he spit and touched the man’s tongue. He looked up to heaven and with a deep sigh said to him, “Ephphatha!” (which means, “Be opened!”). At this, the man’s ears were opened, his tongue was loosened and he began to speak plainly.

People were overwhelmed and amazed. “He has done everything well. He even makes the deaf hear and the mute speak.” they said.

He has done everything well! Jesus fulfills God’s prophecies Miracles Message Ministry

We too should be amazed Listen to Him Believe in Him Be encouraged by Him

So…Be strong Don’t be afraid Your God has come He has come to save you

And now, the peace of God which surpasses all human understand, keep your hears and mind in Jesus Christ to everlasting life.

Amen