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* Jerry Dubose (below), Manager of The Lord's Gym, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 30th after succumbing to a lengthy battle with cancer. Jerry worked for FOCAS 12 years and was used by God in the lives of men, women, and children alike.
Affectionately known as Brother Jerry, he always had an encouraging or prophetic word for those he ministered to in the Gym (located at 12th and Race Streets in Over the Rhine). He helped to create a welcoming atmosphere in the Gym so that all who entered knew they were welcome. It permitted him to build relationships quickly.
His goal was to reach the men who were wasting their lives selling drugs and putting their lives at risk on the streets. Because of his ministry, many people came to know Christ and discontinued their destructive lifestyles. These men have become leaders in the Gym, the community, and are now having an impact in the lives of other men and women.
He is survived by his wife Donna Dubose. Read comments from Peter Bronson in The Cincinnati Enquirer.
Jerry's service will be Monday, August 4th, at 1:00 PM at First Christian Assembly of God on William Howard Taft Rd. Visitation is from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Jerry Dubose leading a Bible study at The Lord's Gym (left) Jerry speaking (right) at a mens conference at Montgomery Community Church.
* FOCAS Haiti Trips - Do you want to touch a nation for God? There are two planned FOCAS Misson Trips to Haiti fro 2008: Haiti 38, June 14- 22 and Haiti 39, Nov. 29 - Dec. There are wonderful opportunities for a deep spiritual experience as you reach out to help the poorest people in the western hemisphere. The cost is $1,400. If interested, contact Dick Taylor at 513-621-5300 to discuss and get an application.
* Join us for one hour for a Lord's Gym 101 Session. Attend a ONE HOUR Lord's Gym 101 Session to Learn More About What FOCAS Does in Over-the-Rhine (click to learn more)
God produces unmistakable changes in the lives of people many times simply by using other people as His vehicle. Simply put, God uses people to change the lives of other people.
We see it when people share Christ with another person and the person gives their life over to Jesus Christ. From the inner city of Cincinnati's, Over-the-Rhine, to the districts of Petionville, a rural community in the country of Haiti, God is changing the hearts of repentant people and making them into a new creation.
FOCAS representatives find the opportunity to share the Good News of Jesus with the poor and hurting in these communities by first sharing God's love in practical ways. They are explained below.
Cincinnati Programs: FOCAS was required unexpectedly to move two of its Over-the-Rhine outreach programs (The Lord's Gym and The Lord's Pantry) due to environmental reasons. We are rejoicing as we witness God's hand at work in both of these exciting and growing ministries. more...
Haiti Programs: Through indigenous partnerships, FOCAS operates a Survival Program to reduce the mortality rate for children under the age of five and a Child Sponsorship Program for school age children in the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. more...
