SOS - Can’t Get Enough Of—In This Lifetime
"The S.O.S files are part of what I call THE S.O.S ADVENTURE. My concern is to help those on the field, by visits, written communications. It’s not a program or a separate ministry. It’s to help compliment what you are doing on the field. S.O.S stands for SOLD OUT ON SERVICE. " Rev. Robert (Bob) Vignola Can’t Get Enough Of—In This Lifetime Dear Beloved of God, A few days ago I put a post (that’s a message) on Facebook, regarding a childhood friend [whom I] grew up with. He was not only a friend but a brother in Christ. In fact it was he who “GOT” me into the Word of God. This man, Joe Maestri, fell asleep (passed away) almost 20 years ago this past November. I wanted to remember his birthdate, and was so blessed by the response and comments made by some many people. After I read them I thought, “I wonder if Joe heard these things about him, when he was living,” and it made me think of this poem, which perhaps you have heard. DO IT NOW If with pleasure you are viewing any work a man is doing If you like him or you love him, tell him now Don’t withhold your approbation till the parson makes oration And he lies with snowy lilies on his brow No matter how you shout it he won’t really care about it He won’t know how many teardrops you have shed If you think some praise is due him now’s the time to slip it to him For he can’t read his tombstone when he’s dead. More than fame and more than money is the comment kind and sunny And the hearty, warm approval of a friend For it gives to life a savor, and it makes you stronger, braver And it gives you heart and spirit to the end If he earns your praise --- bestow it; if you like him let him know it Let the words of true encouragement be said; Do not wait till life is older and he’s underneath the clover For he cannot read his tombstone when he’s dead. ---Berton Braley Life is short and I heard a long time ago, you can never get to much love. Also when we tell someone we love them, tell them why. Love you, live it up Bob V The S.
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seen from the S.O.S files that he regularly emailed out to others, he had a contagious and irreplaceable humor. He was very proud of his New York Heritage (often quoting “The Brooklyn Text”) his family, and the Word of God and the man who taught it to him. His faithful stand for God’s people and the never ending agape (love of God in the renewed mind in manifestation) he poured out to others will last for all eternity. To describe the heart and presence of Rev. Robert James Vignola would require endless pages with countless incidents by multitudes of people. However, when one reflects on his life, "The lillies of the field" and their attributes might represent his life well. Bob Vignola, the lily of the field. As the lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters. (Song of Solomon 2:2) The lily will grow in fields, valleys, cultivated gardens and even among thorns. They spread thei