Dewey's Daily Cup

UPDATED: Listen Here: How Larry Moss Changed My Life It is with great sadness that I write this post on the passing of Pastor Larry Moss. Larry passed away in his sleep last night at the age of 74 at his home in LaCenter, Kentucky. I just got off the phone with his lovely wife Lou. Lou said “I feel like I have lost half of myself.” Larry had battled illnesses for the last few years. He was the Pastor for 36 years at Heights Cumberland in Albuquerque before moving back home 6 years ago to the LaCenter, Kentucky area. I told Lou that Larry made me a better man, he was my hero. I had talked to Larry about a month ago and he was in rehab from heart surgery he had in June of this year. Larry was one of the most Godly people I have ever known, his radio program on KKIM, which I managed for 8 years, ran for about 25 years, one of the most popular programs ever on KKIM. People were always wanting a copy of Larry’s shows, as he was such an excellent teacher. Pastor Harry Chapman of Westside Cumberland in Rio Rancho told me tonight “I never knew anyone who could usher us into the presence of Christ like Larry.” Pastor Harry first met Larry in 1980 when he and his wife Sally joined Heights Cumberland. Pastor Richard Mansfield of New Beginnings Church in Albuquerque said this about Larry, “He was a tremendous man of God, he was a Pastor to Pastors, a Pastor to Albuquerque.” In my 20 years in Albuquerque I have heard it said numerous times that Larry was the “Father” of so many pastors in New Mexico. He mentored so many! Lou said that services are pending and that there would be a service in Albuquerque at Heights Cumberland. I will update as I get information. Larry has left us all a tremendous Godly heritage, he taught us all well, he gave it all he had. He went to Kentucky to retire but God had different plans he still preached! I cannot say enough good things about this man! Larry Moss leaves an eternal heritage.

I just had to share with you this morning my love for our Lord, My Sharon, My Children and Grandchildren, My love for Preaching, Teaching and Counseling. My love for my hometown, Windom, Minnesota. (Daughter Gretchen took this picture of me last night dressed in my new Windom Hoodie!)Windom is where my Christian foundation began. It will always be so very special to me! I can still remember all of my Sunday School Teachers, includingIrene Hartberg, Orville Fredrickson and Everett Stevens! ROOTS! Christian roots! One of the missions the Lord has given me is to share those Christian roots with the world through Preaching, Teaching, Counseling, News and Inspiration at FGGAM, Podcasts and more……..
Here are the Words the Lord has given me today for you…………
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Romans 12:2
And this from Adrian Rogers…….I fought fear in my life for years until I gave my entire life to the Lord………
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ.” Ephesians 1:3
DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:
Did you know that fear can cause you to forget things? Now, I’m not talking about forgetting a phone number or someone’s name, though it may cause you to forget things like that. Instead, I’m referring to fear that causes you to forget the blessings, the anointing, the power of God—all these possessions you have because you are saved!
It happened to Timothy, who was mightily gifted and graced by God for the ministry that God had given him. Yet he forgot this in the midst of fear, and Paul had to remind him (see 2 Timothy 1:6). He had taken his eyes off of God and focused on fear so much that he couldn’t see anything else.
Let me tell you something friend: You are tremendously blessed! If you get your mind distracted by fear, then you will fail to see your blessings in Christ. Fear will blow out every light in your soul, take the blue out of your sky, and the joy out of your life.
ACTION POINT:
Friend, wake up and count your blessings. Rejoice, for you are in Christ!

Good morning people of God!!!!
Just a note we had to move our website because of extreme difficulties……..we had outgrown the the company we where with that hosted are site. We moved to a new home, same address LOL! fggam.org! That is one of the reasons you have not had a CUP! It has been a LONG LONG project. Please pray for us, it was also very costly, money wise. But we PRAISE GOD that we are with a solid company.
Our CUP webmaster Jannetta, as I mentioned was gone for 2 weeks, now she is sick, so please pray for her!
We also got news that Michael Riek, who we have been praying to be released from prison, is going to be released sometime in November, no date has been given to the family. I got a card in the mail from Michael yesterday! He wrote a very long note and thanks all of you for your prayers! Amen! We PRAISE GOD for this news, at the same time we are praying for other such as Stephen to be released from prison. Please keep Michael and Stephen in your prayers.
We continue to pray for the following:
Veronica, infection in the kidney that was transplanted into her. Veronica is at home.
Jan Moore, liver cancer, under hospice care at home.
Pastor Ricky Gordon, numerous health concerns.
Joan McCargish, digestive problems, under going tests.
Mike in Reserve, we pray he gets a better job!
We pray for little Jade who is living with her grandma now, we pray for her well being.
Please pray Geoff comes to Church!
We continue to pray for the family of little 4-year-old Lilly Garcia who was shot dead in a road rage incident last week in Albuquerque.
We also pray for the family of Albuquerque Police Officer Daniel Webster who died on Wednesday of gunshot wounds.
Please listen to my podcast in honor of Lilly and Officer Webster, the link is at the end of this CUP.
We also have very many unspoken prayer requests.
Two of favorite people in the world celebrated birthdays this week, Kelly Snelgrove, who writes for us at FGGAM and serves at Valley View Christian Church in Edgewood, NM. Former Lt. Governor of New Mexico Walter Bradley’s birthday is today! I pray he runs for Governor!!!!
This morning I want to acknowledge two of the many people that have blessed me and Sharon and FGGAM over the years. Pastor Leonard and Diana Navarre of Valley View Christian Church in Edgewood, NM. Leonard and his wife Diana are celebrating in our Lord, 49 years of ministry this month! PTL! I say Leonard and Diana, because it takes a team, not one. Time flies when your having fun, but I think it was about 8 years ago when we met, thanks to Pastor Don Kimbro, another FGGAM Adviser.
Pastor Leonard has been a mentor of mine, he helped me at KKIM radio, sacrificing his time to drive in all the way from Edgewood to go on our afternoon news program, New Mexico News and Views. A key adviser to us at FGGAM when we started 3 1/2 years ago and to this day he helps guide me. He has been with me as I make tough decisions, when Sharon and I are going through a tough time and when I just need to talk.
What makes Leonard such a strong, Godly testimony to us all? It is because it is not about Leonard. He always models God to us all. I have seen first hand how Leonard and his wife Diana have sacrificed much for others. You see it takes a team. They are a solid team. I see first hand in everything Leonard does, he puts God first, then Diana and family, and then the Church, the Body of Christ. This may be the most important thing Leonard has modeled for me.
My most favorite quote from Leonard is this, “You know what we get to do today Dewey? We get to serve the Lord!”
I think of that quote everyday, it is at the top of my heart, mind and soul as I go forth in my life, keeping me in check, in everything I do I ask myself, am I serving the Lord in all I do?
I do not know anybody that does it any better than Pastor Leonard and Diana Navarre.
They both also model for us what a Godly marriage is all about.
God joined a man and a woman together so that together they would mirror His image. God called this union marriage. Their oneness reflects the character and unity of God. Matthew 19: 4-6 and John 17:22-23.
Their oneness is a living picture of this intimate relationship between Jesus Christ and His followers. Ephesians 5:22-33
So many thoughts go through my mind when I think of how and what Leonard and Diana have shown me and thousands of others about the ways of God. One of my favorite verses in the Bible is from Mark 10:45 and it kind’a sums up Leonard and Diana’s life. For even the Son of Man came not to have service rendered to Him, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.
It would be a much better world if we all would serve others first. I know these two have sacrificed much to serve. They have not aimed to build their own empire, their own legacy, a building to be named after them, no, they have invested all they have in us, the Body of Christ. They have poured their cup of God’s goodness onto us.
Leonard has been to India many times on mission trips, I pray that someday I go with him. I have learned much about the people of God by listening to Leonard share about India.
Let me share with you Leonard’s philosophy on ministry and the road that God has taken him and Diana on………….
Leonard married Diana Jean Dunaway, August 2, 1969
Philosophy of Ministry: I believe in the priesthood of all believers, in that, the church of Jesus Christ is a body. We are all different in parts and functions with different abilities and gifts yet we all are able to contribute to the edification of the entire body. I believe in Ephesians 4:11-12, where the leadership is to equip, train, and supply the saints unto the work of service which builds up (causes to grow) the body of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Preaching full time: Since, September, 1967
Ordained: January 17, 1971, Lake Charles, LA
2007 – Present Associate Pastor, Valley View Christian Church, Edgewood, NM. Men’s Ministry, Involvement, Ministry System: Men’s Ministry has grown from 8 to 95; over 600 average attendance who are actively involved in 55 ministries; church set record attendance April 2015 of 1104.
2005 – 2007 Senior Minister, Crossbridge Christian Church, Houston, TX. Led in relocating Spring Branch Christian Church, 12 miles NW into a more progressive and growing area of Houston. Assisted in selling of old property and buying present location. Attendance has jumped 30% with the relocation. Mother’s Day Out program established.
2000 – 2005 Senior Minister, Spring Branch Christian Church, Houston, TX Set direction and gave vision for the future to this medium size congregation with 2 full-time and 3 part-time staff members. Help them chart a course for growth by establishing purpose driven objectives in a multi-cultural neighborhood through leadership courses and church growth seminars. Church added 205 new members since 2000. Help establish the “Next Step” program for membership, instruction and involvement. Charting the course for relocation to enhance greater growth and involvement.
1990 – 2000 Senior Minister, University Christian Church, Norman, Oklahoma Church grew from 90 to an average of 275 in worship attendance and had 2 full-time and 4 part-time staff members. A Mother’s Day Out Program was established. Active involvement in the community through the University of Oklahoma, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Community Advisory Committee for the Public Schools
1985 – 1990 Senior Minister, First Christian Church, Stilwell, Oklahoma This small town church grew from 150 to 255 in worship with 2 full-time staff members and 2 part-time staff members. A new multi-purpose building was built. Active in community through Kiwanis Club (Director – 4 years), Mayor’s Council for Economic Development, and President of the School Board (2 years).
1976 – 1985 Senior Minister, Calvary Christian Church, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Church grew from 70 to 180 in worship attendance. Established a Christian School and Day Care Facility with 9 staff members. Church hired its first full time Youth Minister.
1973 – 1976 Associate Minister, Parker Heights Christian Church, Odessa, TX Youth group grew from 20 to almost 100. Established and maintained a bus ministry with 5 buses bringing in over 120 children to the Children’s Ministry.
Previous to 1973: other ministries in Hobbs, NM and Carlsbad, NM, and while in college ministries: Dallas, TX and Longview, TX (first ministry in 1967)
We are blessed to have Leonard and Diana has role models, a foundation of God that we can all look at to help us in our daily walk with Jesus Christ.
Leonard and Diana are a true map of Godly success!
Thank you Pastor Leonard and Diana for showing us the love of God. We love you and yours so very much!
So I close with this…..How are you and the Lord getting along?
This morning I come to you weeping over the death of Albuquerque Police Officer Daniel Webster. He died early this morning after being shot by a thug, a thug who should have been in jail. This is a very sad time in New Mexico, the worst violence in our most recent history. We just lost 4-year-old Lilly Garcia, she was shot dead by a thug in a road rage incident. This thug should have been in jail also. Last night Mayor Berry and Police Chief Eden gathered with many at the hospital to show their support for Officer Webster, his family and fellow officers. Then early this morning we learned Officer Webster had died overnight. Who will stand in the gap? From the words of Jesus, our prayers for you are “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”
Please listen to my latest podcast in memory of Officer Webster and little Lilly: https://soundcloud.com/fggam/from-my-heart-podcast-in