I am here in Minnesota this week. A special week of ministry as we partner with leaders for the launch of Teen Challenge in Monrovia, Liberia. It is a very busy week of ministry and strategic time for Liberia TC so we appreciate your prayers. I am looking forward to ministry at Minnesota Teen Challenge with Charles Obieze and an aggressive regimen of outreach, meetings, and the Liberia Teen Challenge FGBMFI Banquet.
After a busy week in Minnesota, I will join my son, Chris to minister outside Chicago at the Naperville A/G where he pastors,
NXT J-Hi, for DELTA CHI (Discipleship Camp).
I look forward to ministering at the LIBERIA TEEN CHALLENGE BANQUET with Father Roger Sonneson and
the FULL GOSPEL BUSINESSMEN FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL at "GRUMPY's" on Friday. SEE YOU THERE! |
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Minnesota Teen Challenge is a powerful contributor to the TC family. Not only does Rich provide visionary leadership as they provide outstanding care, Lynette has pioneered a PSA ministry that has placed Teen Challenge ON THE AIR at the cutting edge around the world. You may hear the commercial on
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Minnesota Teen Challenge is one of the largest Teen Challenge centers in the world with over 400 residents and eight residential buildings. We had a tremendous service with the students. I cannot commend Minnesota Teen Challenge enough for the work they are doing, both here in Minnesota, around the world with PSAs and internationally as they are planting a new Teen Challenge Center in Haiti and supporting the Liberia work with a monthly pledge. RESULTS |
click below~~~ Global Teen Challenge - Monthly Country Reports from ~~~~click below |
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THE TRICKY THING ABOUT IDOLS (continued)
I mentioned that I tell people,"Do not come to the altar just for a miracle! Come for a relationship." The truth is, when you have the relationship, the miracle takes care of itself. While I was a amazed by the response to that statement, it did not surprise me in this age, when i-phones breed "i-faith," and" my space" become "my faith," and what "I feel" becomes more important than what God says. |
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Some felt I was insensitive to the needs of people struggling with their flesh and that I showed a lack of understanding of God's love. This response disappoints me. It reveals the real issue here. The kindness of God has been cheapened by post-Christian, new-millennium phony faith. It makes God the servant of men, rather than man the servant of God. I do not say that to be cruel, but in all honesty, the book of Hebrews clearly communicates that our God is a consuming fire. We have missed the message of the Apostle Paul in the book of Romans. |
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THURS: June 10, 2010
7:00 AM FGBMFI Breakfast
___Emily's
9:00 AM CHAPEL
Minnesota Teen Challenge
with Charles Obieze
12:00 Steering Committee meeting w/FGBGMFI
2:00 Channel 12
"Real Testimonies" Program
7:00 PM Street Ministry
North Minneapolis
FRI: June 11, 2010
NOON:
Liberian Pastor's Association
Minneapolis
6:00
Banquet-Liberia TC
Full Gospel Businessmen
tickets available
SAT: June 12, 2010
Praise Explosion
Father Roger Sonneyson
7:00 PM Doug Stanton
Minneapolis, Minnesota
SUN: June 13, 2010
North Hills Lutheran Church
services 9 AM 11 AM:
Minneapolis, Min
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Romans 2:4 Or do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and tolerance and patience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance?
Verses five and six continue on to clarify this even further and deal a death blow to the "greasy grace" theology of "cut-rate faith.
Rom 2:5 & 6 -But because of your stubbornness and unrepentant heart you are storing up wrath for yourself in the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God, 6 who will render to each person according to his deeds.
So you may ask, "What is the tricky thing about idols?" It starts with the realization that an idol is a God created by a man to meet an individual need. Idols have been created by cultures and societies for millennia. The Roman Pantheon of gods addressed all the of needs of the human experience. Native Americans built a totem pole. With strength important in their culture, it included the bear ... sharp eyes meant they needed an eagle, cunning meant they needed the head of a wolf, all the way up the totem.
Is it possible that in 2010 America, we are crafting a Christianity that addresses only the needs of health, wealth, and security? Has it become an easy idol that copies the venerated strengths of our culture or the legitimate expression of the one true God? The truth is, that man is made in God's image. It is the height of human arrogance to try to create God in our image.
This brings us to the tricky thing about idols. They can never truly meet supernatural needs. They are a comfort as means to manage circumstances, but when it comes to real supernatural power, that takes God.
The classic confrontation between Elisha and the prophets of Baal expresses that clearly. First Elisha challenged Israel to believe; then he challenged the prophets of Baal to call down fire. As you consider the next passage, I know you might think Elijah needs to hone his "people skills," but I want us to focus first on verse 29. |
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1 Kings 18:27-29 (NASB) 27 It came about at noon, that Elijah mocked them and said, “Call out with a loud voice, for he is a god; either he is occupied or gone aside, or is on a journey, or perhaps he is asleep and needs to be awakened.” 28 So they cried with a loud voice and cut themselves according to their custom with swords and lances until the blood gushed out on them. 29 When midday was past, they raved until the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice; but there was no voice, no one answered, and no one paid attention.
Unfortunately what I often see today, is a brand of Christianity that models the religion of the prophets of Baal and gets the same results. (1) no voice (2) No answer (3) no one pays attention. Consider the impact of the church in our post-Christian society. Is the church offering the central voice to our culture in the arts, education and leadership? Are we the guardian of answers or a relevant reflection of truth and guidance?. Is anyone paying attention to us or are they just laughing? |
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Following powerful ministry in the Dominican Republic in 2008, with continuing growth at the men’s home in Santiago and the addition of the women’s facility, Pastor Jimmy Jack and the Rock the Block ministry have been invited to return to the monument for 3 days of power-packed music and ministry. Please pray for Rock the Block. |
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PARTNER
PRAYER
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2010 |
1 )Please pray for Rev Jesse Owens, a wonderful partner of Teen Challenge and founder of the Global Renewal. An initial heart catheterization at Hershey Medical Center showed no blockage but they were unable to view the front artery. After Jesse underwent a nuclear stress test a blockage was located. He had an additional heart catheterization and they were able to treat the blockage with a balloon! Jesse will be discharged this afternoon at 5:00 pm.
2:SOULE SOUTH KOREA: Jonathan AIRD TC Executive Director writes,
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For a long time I have been suffering with constant ear ache in my right ear and quite recently I have been hit with vertigo. So I decided to see a specialist regarding this problem and it turns out that I have vascular dysfunction which is affecting my brain. The doctor is very concerned and has taken a special interest in my case. She thinks that the main arteries at the rear of the neck, that are connected to the rear part of the brain are damaged as this is causing a lot of weakness and dizziness, as well as making me feel depressed, tired and forgetful at times. On Monday I have to go to hospital and have 5 hours of tests.
2) This next week is a strategic time for the launch of the Teen Challenge in Liberia. Pray the Lord gives us favor during services and our friend-raising-fundraising banquet. Pray the Lord touches the hearts of students at Teen Challenge Minnesota Teen Challenge. Preay that the Lord will raise up workers
3)PRAISE REPORT: I have received my Treasury Licence for the USA to travel to CUBA in August. Pray for the logistics as we are processing my religious VISA with the communist government the upcoming "visit" to Camillo Cienfuegos, Cuba.
4) PRAISE REPORT: God used Rev Don WIlkerson powerfully a the Pastor's Conference in the Dominican Republic. Ramón and the team have returned from a powerful time of Ministry with the Pastors of the Dominican Republic. Following Jimmy Jack's recent appearance on the "Freddie Garcia expectation are high for the Rock nth e Block at the Monument in July. Please pray for the Upcoming Rock the Block in Santiago, Dominican Republic.
7) Pray for workers for the Harvest ...Teen Challenge Centers in 86 countries need staff and we currently have invitations to start Teen Challenge in 43 nations. They are crying out for help. They need the power of God to meet a pressing social need... but we know it has a SPIRITUAL ROOT.
We offer SPIRITUAL RESOURCES to meet the need.
MATTHEW 9: 37 Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.
38 Therefore beseech the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest.” |
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INTERNATIONAL
SCHEDULE
Around the world, Evangelism, Ministry
preparing . planting . partnering |
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STATESIDE SCHEDULE
Current services.
How about YOU? |
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July 5-12 (8-10)
ROCK THE BLOCK SANTIAGO
Santiago Dominican Republic
Aug 1-8
TCA USA National Convention/ GTC STAFF
Bran son, MO
AUG 12-17
National Youth Convention
Havana, Cuba
October 15-27
Third World Conference on World Evangelization
Cape Town, South Africa
November 1-6
ALL Africa Leadership Training Anniversary
Mbabane Swaziland
November 8-12
Bombay Teen Challenge Anniversary
Mumbai (Bombay), India |
June 20, 2010
Smithfield Assembly of God
Smithfield, VA
As we continue our exciting year of
ministry in 2010, we would love to come to minister to your church.
PLEASE give Cathy a call at 757 728-0347 to arrange an exciting time of worship, ministry, music, and the word.
Be a part, hear the miracles, and send us as your missionaries to the world |
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