Brief History of the Ballesteros

Carl Ballestero first met his wife while he attended Andrew Baker’s church (which is were he was baptized in Jesus’ Name). Brother Baker was one of the early fathers of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World. Content (Connie) Faith Gleason was a niece to Andrew Baker, and this is where Brother and Sister Ballestero first met. They were subsequently married in 1943. Brother Ballestero was discharged from the Army and he and his wife went full-time into the Apostolic ministry.

Brother Ballestero pastored for 25 years and evangelized for 25 years. Altogether, he pastored nine churches. His first pastorate was in Clinga, California, followed by tenures in, Aneheim,  and Vista, California; Yakeymo, Washington; Columbus, and South Bend, Indiana; salt Lake City, Utah; and Sulphur, Louisiana. He was in South Bend from 1960 to 1972.

On September 11, 1994, after battling with Alzheimers desease, Brother Carl Ballestero completed the race that he had so nobley began and endured. It could be said of him, “Another Soldier has come home” and now his wife happily joins her beloved husband of 51 years and her oldest daughter, Beverly Anne Ballestero.

She is survived by:

Four Children: Martyn Ballestero and his wife, Marcia, Carlene Branham, Ramona Yandris and her husband, Nathan, Nila Marxer and her husband, Eric, eleven grandchildren: Anthony and Kim Ballestero, Bryan and Christy Ballestero, Martyn and Courtney Ballestero II, Marisa and Brandon Hartzell, Andrew and Jasmine Ballestero, Jeremy and Stacey Branham, Ryan Yandris, Clint and Elisha Yandris, Jason Marxer, Erica Marxer, Justin Marxer and seventeen great grandchildren.

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“Nothing happens unless first a dream.” – Carl Sandburg

Dreams. 

We all have them.

Some are childish while others inspire us to reach beyond the walls of our comfort zones into a new dimension. In a society saturated with fantasy, it’s easy to lose focus while comfortably enfolded in our dreams and desires. Dreams with feet are dreams in action. They diminish the world of “what if” or “if only” and breathe life into faiths remarkable possibilities. 

Are we letting the fear of failure keep us from stepping into unchartered waters of potential success? 

As children of God we are called to go beyond the simple walls of the here and now – we are created to reach the impossible because“…with God all things are possible.” (Mark 10:27). 

 So how do we make our dreams a reality?

 FIRST, We Need to Pray

Our hopes, dreams and wishes must be in line with God’s desires for our life. Without it, we are simply running in circles, like a caged hamster going nowhere. What dreams is God dreaming for you? 

 SECOND, Make a List

You may have many dreams and desires but what should you pursue first?  Make a list of things you want to accomplish and then prioritize. Be prepared and know what tasks you will be facing before you have to face them.  Having a plan will eliminate many frustrations as well as help keep you on task.

THIRD, Be Realistic

We often quit before the journey begins because we set unrealistic expectations for ourselves. Know your limits – Take things one day at a time — Don’t take on more than you can handle!

FOURTH, Ask for Help

No one can change the world by themselves – we all need a little help sometimes.  Speak with a church leader, mentor or friend about your dreams and then be prepared to answer questions on how you plan on reaching your goal. Their insights and opinions could be one of your most valuable assets. “The way of a fool is wise in his own eyes but a wise man listens to advice.” Proverbs 12:15  

Amber Baus holds a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Studies from California Baptist University and is pursuing a teaching credential and Masters Degree in Special Education. She recently returned to the United States after completing a year of missions work in the country of Belize.  Amber attends Inland Lighthouse Church pastored by Rev. Larry Booker.  

Rev. Robert Trapani in Akron Ohio, ministering in 2007.

TALLMADGE, OH – January 18, 2012. Bro.  Robert D. Trapani, age 72, went home to be with the Lord January 18, 2012. Robert was born May 4, 1939 in New York City, N.Y. to Domonic J. Trapani and Elsie Trapani Wilson. Robert is survived by his wife, Hilda Latta Trapani of 55 years; sons, Geoffrey Scott (Julie), Anthony Michael (Donna); daughters, Julia Renee Rose (Hugh) and Andrea Lynn Robinette (Mark); grandchildren, Alexandra Trapani, Abigail, Molly and Robert Trapani, David and Andrew Rose, Nathanael, Elizabeth, Benjamin, Rebekah, Anna, Gideon and Valiant Robinette; brother, Carl (Barb) Trapani. He was preceded in death by sons, David Mark and Nathan Paul and granddaughter, Emily Noel.

Bro. Trapani was a minister for 48 years and an international speaker and counselor. He was a member of both Mensa and Intertel. The most frequent remarks spoken of Robert Trapani were “He changed or saved my life, he gave me hope.” He loved people and loved teaching them to love the Almighty God and to love themselves – He leaves a big hole on this earth. We rejoice with him and mourn our loss, for he was without embellishment, a great man who touched those he met with wisdom and compassion.

Funeral Arrangements

Viewing Monday, January 23, 2012 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM

Viewing Tuesday, January 24, 2012 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM

Funeral Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 11:00 AM

All the services will be held at:

First Apostolic Church
199 South Avenue
Tallmadge, Ohio 44278
(330) 633-9031
View the church’s website

Hotel Country Inn and Suites
1420 Main Street
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44221
(330) 926-1233
$85.00/night + tax – please mention the Trapani funeral
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Location: Tallmadge, Oh – Bulgrin

According to a recently published article by Manfred Görg, Peter van der Veen and Christoffer Theis, the name-ring on the right may indeed read “Israel,” and they date it almost 200 years earlier than the reference to Israel on the Merneptah Stele.

BERLIN – January 22, 2012. The Merneptah Stele has long been touted as the earliest extrabiblical reference to Israel. The ancient Egyptian inscription dates to about 1205 B.C.E. and recounts the military conquests of the pharaoh Merneptah. Near the bottom of the hieroglyphic inscription, a people called “Israel” is said to have been wiped out by the conquering pharaoh.

But a new publication by Egyptologists and Biblical scholars Manfred Görg, Peter van der Veen and Christoffer Theis suggests that there may be an even earlier reference to Israel in the Egyptian record. Görg discovered a broken statue pedestal containing hieroglyphic name-rings in the Egyptian Museum of Berlin (pictured) and, after studying it with his colleagues, they suggest that one of the name-rings should be read as “Israel.” This newly rediscovered inscription is dated to around 1400 B.C.E.–about 200 years earlier than the Merneptah Stele.

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More than 150 medieval Jewish manuscripts recently came to light in the mountains of northern Afghanistan, according to scholars who have been studying the texts at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

More than 150 medieval Jewish manuscripts recently came to light in the mountains of northern Afghanistan, according to scholars who have been studying the texts at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Although scholars have only just begun studying the decayed, fragmentary and often illegible texts, they appear to date to the 11th century and are written in Judeo-Arabic and Judeo-Persian. Among the discovered texts are an ancient copy of the Book of Jeremiah, previously unknown works of the medieval Jewish scholar Rabbi Sa’adia Gaon and several personal writings and poems, perhaps written by the Jewish merchants who left the manuscripts in the remote Afghanistan cave where they were supposedly discovered.

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Reporter Dan Reany takes a look at the historical aspects of X-mas, the meaning of “X” in the original Greek, and why the use of the term ‘X-mas’ is really putting Christ into Christmas.

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1.      Count Your Blessings.

Research shows that people who make a habit of being grateful feel better about their lives overall, were more optimistic about the future, and reported fewer health problems.

 2.      Laugh Often.

Laughter, like so many other endorphin-triggers, helps to reduce certain stress hormones and strengthens your immune system.

 3.      Do Something Nice for Someone Else

Evidence shows that helping others makes people feel better about themselves as well as improving the wellbeing of whoever is on the receiving end of the support.

 4.      Smile.

A study conducted by the British Dental Health Foundation showed the act of smiling improves your mood, can improve your confidence, help you make friends, and help you to succeed in your career.

 5.      Take a Vacation.

There is increasing evidence that taking a vacation is important for your physical health. People who failed to take annual vacations were 32 percent more likely to die of a heart attack.  

 6.      Get God

Survey after survey shows that people with a strong religious faith are happier people.  David Myers, a social psychologist at Michigan’s Hope College, says that studies show that faith provides social support, a sense of purpose and a reason to focus beyond the self which in turn helps people feel happier about their lives. 

Have a holly jolly Christmas…And in case you didn’t hear…Oh by golly have a holly jolly Christmas
This year!

Merry Christmas!

Beth D. Baus is a Marriage and Family Therapist with a private practice in Riverside, California.  She is an instructor for Apostolic School of Theology/Hope International University.  To visit her website go to:  www.ourhealthyfamilies.org    

Coins discovered beneath the foundations of Jerusalem’s Western Wall prove that Herod the Great did not even come close to completing construction on the Temple Mount compound.

Coins discovered beneath the foundations of Jerusalem’s Western Wall prove that Herod the Great did not even come close to completing construction on the Temple Mount compound. The coins, stamped around 17 C.E. with the name of the Roman proconsul Valerius Gratus, were found inside an earlier ritual bath (mikveh) that had been filled in to support the construction of the Temple Mount’s western wall—some two decades after Herod’s death. The finds tend to confirm the account of the Jewish historian Flavius Josephus who records that the entire complex was only completed during the reign of Herod’s great-grandson, Agrippa II, probably around 50 C.E. “The find changes the way we see the construction,” said Israel Antiquities Authority archaeologist Eli Shukron. “[The coins] show [the Temple Mount’s construction] lasted for longer than we originally thought.”

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