2ND Annual FRED SMILES for LIFE April 30, 2016

     Finding Pastor Fred Naedele without a smile was like finding a balloon in a Buffalo blizzard. I never visited Pastor Fred behind bars, but I can only imagine the smile on his incarcerated face. His pro-life perseverance landed him in jail. Fred was arrested because he wanted all children on both sides of the womb to smile when they heard how much Jesus loves them.
     Released from prison, Pastor Fred the jailbird flew free and spread his wings with a message of true freedom. He spoke from Elma to India and many points in between. You might be tempted to label Pastor Fred as a law-breaker, but that wouldn't begin to define the Way he used Truth to birth new Life.
     Everyone who talks about Fred now in remembrance of his life has good things to say. Here are a few quotes from a Facebook Post:  "Pastor Fred was an amazing man." "Precious wonderful person!" "What a blessing and gift God lent to us." "Miss you Sweet Pastor Fred....One of the Best men I have ever known.......xo......"  "With tears, yes , Pastor Fred was the best!! If you would have met him, you would understand and agree too with us all!" "I learned a song from father fred when I am 9 or 10 years old COME AND BE WITH ME In my father's house"
     Do you like to smile? The 2ND Annual (Unofficial) Fred Smiles for Life will be held on April 30, 2016. The Catholic Diocese of Buffalo has an active Pro-Life Ministry and i just kind of tag along. They have a Life Mass at 8:00 am at St. Rose of Lima Parish (500 Parker Avenue, Buffalo) Mass will be followed by a silently and prayerfully procession to and from a local abortion clinic (optional) where we join together in prayer. Closing prayers will take place upon our return outside of St. Rose of Lima. Respect Life Committees, Youth Groups, Parish Ministries, are especially encouraged to join us to show their support for the Sanctity of Life.

     I walk the route smiling prayerfully. I remember Pastor Fred and I pray for children on both sides of the womb. Anyone is welcome to walk and all of our smiles for Fred and children are unofficial. If you need more info please call Bob at 716-830-8240 or just show up and smile, walk and pray - that's Fred's way!            Here is something that is official:

Jesus loves you and so do we!

YWAP Says Thank You to Jason & Charyn McCudden

     There are people in the world who almost fly under the radar of community service. Unless you know them personally, you would not know how big their hearts are.
     Heaven changing would be a good way to describe what Jason and Charyn do. When you create peace in somebody's heart, you've given them a piece of heaven.
    As the Director of Youth With A Purpose, I've personally witnessed some of their struggles and some of their victories. I'm honored to know them and call them friends.
     Nobody knows the extent of the potential inside another human being except for God. Jason and Charyn help others reach their potential.
     Knowing them personally has helped me grow personally. They have helped with the work of their hands by holding up other people.
     Saying thank you is something we take seriously at YWAP, so........

SERIOUSLY..... THANK YOU JASON & CHARYN,
JESUS LOVES YOU AND SO DO WE!

Bob, Linda and the YWAP Family.
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MY WIFE - COURAGE & COMMITMENT

     Courage is something my wife Linda has in huge supply. She doesn't make any claim to being a courageous person, but she's a shining example of strength in the face of pain.
     Her days begin with God. It doesn't matter what mood she's in or how much pain she has. Linda pushes through pain and pushes aside any distraction that keeps her from spending time with God.
     Responding to the needs of others with tremendous compassion, Linda disregards her own needs and pours out her heart. She is a prayer covering for hurting people. Empathy is a river of love flowing to those who call upon her.
     Immersing herself in the grace of God allows Linda to pour out His mercy and tenderness. My wife is capable of soaking up immeasurable amounts of God's wisdom. She takes that wisdom and dispenses it prayerfully.
     Softheartedness in the face of a world filled with hardheartedness is an example of courage - the courage of Christ. Linda looks for the face of Jesus in everyone she meets. She looks past her own pain and helps those around her seek peace.
     True love is the laying down of one's life for another. Linda's first love is God. She has laid her life down for Him by laying her life down for the people He puts in her path. Linda's courage and commitment to Christ makes her a Bright Spot in this world and the next.

Thanks for your time.
Go and help somebody create a Bright Spot.
Jesus loves you and so do we.