23 NOVEMBER 2018 BODY OF CHRIST NEWS Rejection & Being Alone Idon't care who you are, no one likes rejection or being alone on a regular basis’s. Some things are never dealt with until God get you alone. We have some sordid situations from missed opportunities, failed relationships, past hurts unresolved conflicts, ruined reputations and a host of other things to sort through, you have to get in a place of solitude. When things all things it seems, are going wrong or rejec- tion after rejection it's time to embrace a season of solitude. When you have a lot going on in your mind and in your heart, it is only in your private place that you begin to process and deal with them. All of us have wondered…. "why am I going through this…. . why didn't I get that job"….. "my marriage ended"…. "I wasn't good enough etc" Many times we run, grab, and hold onto relationships that really aren't in our best interest and create more confusion. God never deals with you or changes you amongst a large crowd. As a matter of face, Jesus dealt with many individuals one on one who all had analogous dilemmas. Come on …. let's go to the Word. For example: The Blind man at Bethsaida (Mark 8:22-26) Canaanite woman's daughter (Matthew 15:21-28; Mark 7:24:30) Man with leprosy (Matthew 8:1-4) The high priest's servant (Luke 22:50-51), and the Woman with the issue of blood Matthew 9:20:22) (Mark 5:25-34) (Luke 8:43-48) and many more examples in the bible. Jesus himself saw the value in getting them alone to correct some things about themselves and propa- gate the believers in the earth. There is a value and blessing in being left alone. God may allow one to experience rejection in order to lead them into divine purpose and destiny. There is probably no greater pain a person can experience is the pain of rejection. Nobody wants rejection which is an act of discarding that which is not considered valuable. Rejection is not a little nick to the skin but cuts to the core deep painfully in your heart and now compromised your value. We understand much clearer when we become the object of it. Not just relation- ships rejections but every door that you thought was path to destiny was shut in your face. Rejection could truly be God's way of saying I have your directions keep your eyes fixed on me not man. God will often obstruct access to some doors because of His omniscience. God is fully aware of what lies ahead and loves us way too much to allow access to places that are detrimental to our des- tiny. We don't see it at the time but God does. He will painfully cut you off to insure your productivity. Jesus com- municates this process best in (John 15:1-2). Every now and then God takes us through a pruning pro- cess to detach us from anything that will impede our progress. However, if we stay connected to Him we will always produce. Insecurity causes us to conform and have the desire to be like others. Being insecure is an expres- sion of fear, the fear of approval. Satan is getting to your mind and wants to destroy you. Sometimes we want deliverance to get back at our enemies. When God brings you to where He wants you to be, you will not have a need to show-off to anyone. David says it best in Psalms 119:71 “It was good for me to be afflicted, so that I might learn your decrees.” Psalms 91:1 speaks about the protection that will be provided to those that dwell in the secret place of the Almighty. When we look at that scripture we will understand that we must have the desire to be under His protection and ultimately follow him. Don't be afraid of this sea- son in your life of rejections and or being alone, just know and trust God He's making you better for His good! Beware of becoming intoxicated by the applause of the people or the roar of the crowd so much that you neglect and forsake your personal relationship with God while consequently hindering your own growth and development. Follow God's Plan not your own. Rev. Dr. PM Wynn Grove and her husband Pastor Lee Grove are Associate Pastors at the Potters House of Denver. They are the Founders of Heavenly Sent Ministries. Dr. Grove can be reached at pmwynn9@msn.com By Rev. Dr. PM Wynn Grove SCRIPTURE OBITUARY Ruby Juanita Kirk-Gray July 17, 1917 - October 15, 2018 On July 17, 1917, Ruby was born to Windsor S. and Mary E. Currin of Hugoton, Kansas. From their union, five chil- dren were born. Ruby grew up with her sister Elizabeth Currin Moon, and brother, Marcellus Windsor Currin, their other siblings died during early childhood. Ruby, the youngest was strong- ly influenced by her father who inspired her to do things that gave definition to her life. She con- stantly recited the pearls of wis- dom her very wise and gifted father shared and modeled. One of the supreme highlights of her child- hood was attending the Annual National NAACP meeting with her hero - her father. Ruby attended public schools in Hugoton; and received her higher education at Southwestern College in Winfield Kansas, the University of Colorado and Colorado Women's College in Denver. As a teenager, Ruby moved to Denver because of her father's illness, a move she never regretted. On August 21, 1941, Ruby mar- ried William Henry Kirk. The Kirks began saving their hard-earned money, she a secretary and a part- time wrap checker, and he a gas station attendant, and employ- ee of the U.S. Postal Service. At one time , between the two of them, they held six jobs. In 1949, from their comb resources and efforts the Kirks were able to real- ize their entrepreneurial goal. Kirk Mortuary emerged from the deter- mination, hopes, and dreams of a young industrious couple who dared to dream were willing to work and sacrifice to achieve their purpose. Kirk Mortuary became a promi- nent business in Denver, a hall- mark for other businesses; and one of the most highly acclaimed mor- tuaries in the country. In 1979, Ruby Kirk founded the Learning to Live Again Organization, a grief support group committed to pro- viding aftercare counseling and networking to the families served by the mortuary. The Kirks became Board Members of the National Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association. Together, the Kirks impacted the lives of many young citizens in the East Denver community. As a part of the booster club for Denver's Whittier Elementary School, she collected and donated coats to stu- dents for 30 years. Her generos- ity drove her to select students to open checking accounts and teach them financial literacy. Known as a philanthropist, Mr. William H. Kirk passed away December 29,1984. Mrs. Kirk-Gray estab- lished the William H. Memorial Scholarship Fund in loving memo- ry of her late husband. Many of the recipients of the scholarship were young women - who would not have attended college if it weren't for the support and concern of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Kirk. On February 6, 1988, Ruby mar- ried Elliott Haskell Gray. The Grays gave to countless individuals and families. Mr. Elliot H. Gray passed in 1998 leaving a legacy of generos- ity. In honor of her deceased hus- band, Mrs. Ruby Kirk- Gray helped to establish The Elliott H. Gray Library at People's Presbyterian Church, and scholarship in his honor at Dillard University in New Orleans, Louisiana with the Theta Sigma chapter of Omega Psi Psi Fraternity, Inc. She was a long time member of Shorter Community A.M.E. Church where she was active in several of it's spiritual and developmen- tal programs. Ruby was an initial funder of Rev. Jesse Jackson's Operation PUSH satellite and was on the exploratory team for his 1984 and 1988 presidential campaigns. Ruby was a devoted Christian, wife, aunt, and friend. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. Mrs. Ruby Juanita Kirk-Gray leaves to cherish her memo- ry, her sister-in-law, Frances M. Currin; her nephews Everett Moon (Theresa), and Marc Currin; her great-nephew; Stency Moon, Sharon Moon (Nicole) her great- nieces; Shayla Moon, Sheryl Alexander(Raphael) and Marcella Currin, as well as a host of younger nieces, cousins, other relatives and many friends. Ruby Juanita Kirk-Gray Ruby Juanita Kirk-Gray, July 17, 1917 – Oct 15, 2018