Saturday Home Going Service
August 19th - 10:30 a.m.
All Clergy and Civic Officials
arrive by 10:00 a.m.
Bethel Community Baptist Church
2901 54th Avenue South
Friday Night Memorial Service
August 18th - 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Genesis Worship Center Church
1818 29th Ave. North
St. Petersburg, Fl
(727) 898-5571
This Keony Johnson-Dilworth, the God daughter to Ma Linda Sesler.............

Today seems a bit weird, and I know someONE is missing in my life. There's a void, it feels like my heart has been ripped apart. I know that
she's in a better place, and that GOD is too wise to make a mistake.

She has helped to raise me for the past 17 years, even when my biological mother was not there, she was. She has watched me blossom into
adulthood, and helped me to become the woman I am today. She was here to see me make the purchase of my 1st home, and even
celebrated in the housewarming :)

She's imparted in both my children, and my husbands' life. She has helped him evolve into a man, and even ordained him as Deacon. To this I
give honor and glory to CHRIST!!!  All I have left now are good memories, something I will take to my grave. She has shown me how to
FORGIVE & to LOVE again. I AM VERY THANKFUL THAT I WAS CHOSEN TO BE APART OF HER LIFE & I WILL MISS HER ENORMOUSLY!!!!!!!!!!

I believe GOD gave her a choice, he showed her heaven, and the life she could have had on earth.....my my my, She couldn't have made a
WISER decision. No more worrying, no more pain!!! She is finally free, she made it in!!
A Woman of Many Colors

Some could say her color was white, because she lived a life of purity and holiness
Some could say her color was gold, because she represented every meaning of the word godliness.

Some could say her color was yellow, because she wore a smile as bright as the sun
Some could say her color was blue, because her love ran deep as the ocean for everyone.

Some could say her color was purple, because she ministered in excellence and represented royalty
Some could say her color was green, because she surrounded herself with healthy relationships sealed with loyalty

I could say her color was black, because I’ve felt the Apostolic hand of her rebuke and correction
I could say her color was red, because I knew who was the true object of her affection

I could say her color was gray, because I saw her face some dark and dreary days
I could say her color was silver, because I saw her true personality glimmer in many ways

I could say her color was brown, because I saw her heart for children was like chocolate, very rich and sweet
I could say her color was peach, because she was grateful for what she had & in GOD stood whole and complete

Race was never an issue with her- she loved you, no matter your race, gender, religion, or creed
She opened her heart and home to many, and gave of herself to those who were in need

Yes, many people can name a color for her, and I’m sure all would be easily and appropriately fitting
Yet, I realize now that no one color truly captures her, as in His Glorious Presence, she is now sitting

Though many will miss her sweet presence here on earth, for reasons too many to name
I am at peace and happy for her, for she has now been rewarded what she longed to gain

So dear leader, I thank you for sharing yourself, and birthing me in Christ as my spiritual mother
You’re a symbol of a unique and authentic rainbow of God’s love – A WOMAN OF MANY COLORS…

--Psalmist J. Everett
My tears, your tears are precious in the sight of the Lord
He listens, He speaks, and He knows
He hears the smallest moan to the loudest sorrow
He promised for a time we will grieve but joy will come tomorrow
When I got the news I wondered should I rejoice, celebrate her life or should I cry?
He that searches the heart knows the mind of the Spirit
The one day I met Genesis Worship Center Church, the one-day I wont forget
Open Mic Night signified a change in my life
So heres the answer to should I cry?
No, the short time Ive known her, this is what she would say:
I've fulfilled my purpose! Ive led many a people to the Way
Lying in the Arms of Jesus with no more sorrows to bear
Rest for my weary eyes and a peace that passes all understanding
I took a leap of faith entering eternal bliss with a praise on my lips
From the head to the body I am finally free

R. Shanelle
Christa Douse wrote:

We want to appreciate all of you who have prayed with us through this time, as our beloved Pastor and Mother Linda
Sesler has gone home to the Father, Thursday, August 10, 2006.  ....as my Mother called this morning, timely as usual
with the perfect words and direction, the following excerpt from today's writing in Oswald Chambers' "My Utmost for
His Highest" speaks directly to us at this point of our growth. May we ever learn and come into the knowledge of His
truth.
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"And Elisha saw him no more." II Kings 2:12  Is is not wrong to depend upon Elijah as long as God gives him to you, but
remember the time will come when he will have to go; when he stands no more to you as your guide and leader, because
God does not intend he should. You say- "I cannot go on without Elijah." God says you must.  Alone at your Jordan v. 14.
Jordan is the type of separation where there is no fellowship with anyone else, and where no one can take the
responsibility for you. You have to put to the test now what you learned when you were with your Elijah. You have been to
Jordan over and over again with Elijah, but now you are up against it alone. It is no use saying you cannot go; this
experience has come, and you must go. If you want to know whether God is the God you have faith to believe Him to be ,
then go through your Jordan alone.  Alone at Jericho v. 15. Jericho is the place where you have seen your Elijah do great
things. When you come to your Jericho you have a strong disinclination to take the initiative and trust in God, you want
someone else to take it for you. If you remain true to what you learned with Elijah, you will get the sign that God is with
you.  Alone at Bethel v. 23. At your Bethel you will find yourself at your wits' end and at the beginning of God's wisdom.
When you get to your wits' end and feel inclined to succumb to panic, don't; stand true to God and He will bring His truth
out in a way that will make your life a sacrament. Put into practice what you learned with your Elijah, use his cloak and
pray. Determine to trust in God and do not look for Elijah any more.  The family of Genesis Worship Center Church
continues with open arms concerning your need for prayer, direction and any assistance for which we are available. We
will continue walking out the vision as the church that makes a difference in our community and beyond. Thank you.
Go Tell It Ministry mourns the loss of District Presbyter, Pastor Linda
Sesler.  Pastor Sesler suffered a massive stroke Monday, August 7th in
Florida and made her transition from earth to Heaven on the afternoon of
Thursday, August 10th at Edward White Hospital.

While we rejoice that she departed as a Precious Saint, her presence will
be missed in the role of Mother, Shepherd, Sister, Leader & Friend.

Your prayers are solicited for the family of Pastor Linda Sesler:
one Son - Carlos Farley, Father - Bishop Abraham Dancil, Sr., Brothers -
Willie James and Abraham, Jr., Sisters - Bertha Dancil-Henderson and
Bettie Dancil Taylor, and one Granddaughter - Megan Ford.  

Continue to pray for the Family of Genesis Worship Center Church

(Zion Hill Morturary, St. Petersburg, FL)
727-328-0466
PASTOR LINDA L. SESLER