Newsletter: 02-01-2009
Teach the Good-News. Do it urgently!
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY…! 
MINISTRY OF HELPS: This is really wonderful to see… Our Ministry of Helps in Action. Several of you have mentioned that “we need a clothing bank for needy people”. With the sluggish economy not rebounding well as was hoped, there still is a huge need for many in need. So let’s have a heart 
and do what we can to help. I think this is a very good idea. Let’s just do it…! Generosity which stems from our Christian values, is an old American tradition.
What we need is 3 distribution locations. Keep your eyes open. We have at least 10 volunteers who have asked to “man” the center. Thanks guys… Will post their names shortly on the Main Site, so anyone can contact them directly.
Readers Ask Us: “Besides your Ministry, what do you do?” We are a “Ministry of Helps”. We advocate for Disabled People and teach them their RIGHTS under the ADA (Disabled Americans Act). Also, we are active in Animal Rescues and their God-Given Rights. Further, our Advocacy centers on the value of “giving-back” to the Community by Volunteering. Our interest also is, to informally provide Social Services to homeless people and the needy. These services are provided by us with never a charge or cost to the recipient. As Independent Ministers at Large, we do this under the umbrella of “The Great Commission” – to “Teach all God’s Word”. Keeping in mind, we NEVER solicit donations.
“Prayer Requests”: Over the many years we have been asked about prayer requests. We do not do prayer requests. The reasons for this are many. First of all, prayer request forums from television evangelists are designed to get your name which is then used to be placed on a “potential donor list” for that church or organization. Inherently, that practice under the guise of “praying for you” is, they are actually preying on you. Keep in mind, that in the Bible there are only a few times where someone prayed for another like Jesus did, or the laying on of hands as a blessing. But that does not apply in this instance. Any one of us has the power and authority in the name of Jesus to approach our Heavenly Father directly without any help from any one at all. Just say what is in your mind and heart. If you are sincere, God will understand. God will answer.
God is no respecter of persons. As such, he does NOT hate people for any reason at all. God does “hate” some of the things that people do.
LIKE IN MARRIAGE – IN FRIENDSHIPS, WE MUST BE EVENLY YOKED.
1. Our friends must have a love for God and His creation;
2. Our friends must respect people and have a generous heart;
3. Our friends must have a genuine appreciation for animals.
WELCOME: Joining a long line of service to people globally, Stacey S. is inducted as Missionary Intern. When she completes her effort, Stacey plans travel to Asia to continue serving God and humanity there. Welcome and God-Speed Stacey…
‘Crying our eyes out, it has been said “You win some, you loose some”. But this is not appropriate in this case. Reverend John “Bill”, due to illness is on leave of absence. John P. continues active in planning. Details on Main Site.
After a long life-time of uncompromising FAITH, Carol (…) has passed on. We will miss her “spiffy” dynamic personality. Check Main Site for details.
Answering Questions:
DISCUSSION: To answer one of the most asked two-fold question(s) in the world which is “How do I know which is the right religion?”, and “How will I know if I am being told the truth?”, we need to reference the Bible. In that Instruction Book are all the facts to answer this (these) questions. But first…
Every religion, denomination, sect, and all cultists claim “they are the right one, and that they have access to the ‘hidden’ secrets for eternal salvation”. Making no bones about this issue, our only authority Jesus says this about them; “By their fruit you will know them”, and “A man is measured by the words that come out of his mouth”. Applying this principle to himself, Jesus told his skeptics “You who do not believe what I say to you, at least believe the good things that you, with your own eyes, see me do!” Than what about us who claim nothing in this regard…?
The so-called “Golden Rule”:
The biblical admonition to “test the spirit”, applies both to organizations and to people alike. To test the spirit of an entity or a person, all that is needed is to understand this admonition. To accomplish that, a person must view and read the Bible as an Instruction Book as to how to live on this planet and how to treat people. Then, sincerely ask God for an understanding and guidance: Upon which you must reason out what you have heard and seen with your own eyes. As Jesus said, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you! – That fulfills the Law [God's requirement]“. It is as simple as that! No Cathedrals! No fancy Clergy Titles! No more donations from the “widow’s-mite” life-savings of the poor!
Using the principles laid out in the Bible in conjunction with that reasoning power that God has given us, an answer will be revealed in due course, that you may or may not like. In this instant discussion, “Pharisees are religious”, as are so-called “Religious Scholars”. We have genuine spiritual inclinations. Our belief is based on solid bible understanding which we acquired through our simple faith in God. We know that: “How a person lives”, determines his-her standing with God and their spirituality. Having that, in tandem with using simple words when teaching God’s Word, will assure that everyone can understand and fully benefit from God’s teachings – Which “are written down for our good” in God’s Instruction Book.
As for us making no claim other than what is stated herein. We just have lots of faith and humble hopes that we are doing the right thing. We understand that only Jesus has the answer for salvation and life.
Not one religion, church, or earthly organization 
can promise this, as we are saved through God’s Grace, and only Jesus can provide any of that.
For detailed description on “The Golden Rule”, see “December Newsletter”.
Also: View article on our Home “Services” page: “What is the Bible… Really?”.
