April 2015 Monthly Letter

Dear Reconcilers,

We just completed another successful Connecting and Bonding Conference weekend for Ministers’ Wives. It was put on by my wife, Jannice. God blessed us with good weather safe travels, and fantastic messages to take back home. The feedback was very uplifting and positive. By the way, I was one of the blessed listeners who worked on the PA system.

On our trip back from the conference, Jannice and I stopped by the home of dear friends of ours—Dr. Archibald Hart and his wife, Chaplain Kathleen Hart. Every time we end up stopping by their home, we gain some nuggets of wisdom and understanding. And sure enough, being that it was close to Easter, Kathleen had already put together packets of scriptures on the topic of the Lord’s Supper and Easter, including Old Testament prophecies and New Testament fulfillments on the Life, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus! I would like to share them with you. The scriptures Kathleen highlighted are:

HE SUFFERED AND DIED FOR ME

He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by His wounds you have been healed. 1 Peter 2:24

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. Galatians 2:20

God so loved the world (me) that He gave his only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16

You were redeemed with the precious blood of Christ, a Lamb without blemish or defect. 1 Peter 1:19

You are not your own; you are bought at a price, therefore honor God with your body. 1 Cor. 6:20

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive our sins and to cleanse us from ALL unrighteousness…..If anybody does sin, we have One Who speaks to the Father in our defense, Jesus Christ, The Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins. 1 John 1:9—2:1, 2

JESUS, I BELIEVE, I RECEIVE, I GIVE THANKS, I REJOICE.

Regarding the Ministry of Reconciliation, God is continuing to bless us with opportunities and take us to places where we can share His message of Reconciliation. One such place is St. Louis, Missouri. You may recall that I was asked to speak to Police Officers in Florissant, Missouri, which is next to Ferguson. God blessed the meeting and it went well.

Now on the weekend of April 10-12, I have been requested to speak to some of the St. Louis Police Officers, including at least one Chief, and community leaders. I am also scheduled to speak to the GCI Congregation, pastored by Karl Reinagel. He and his wife, Carla have done a lot of prep work between the community and Police in the St. Louis, Ferguson and Florissant areas. I commend them on their hard work!

Thank you all for your loyal support and your fervent prayers for the success of the Ministry. Hope you have or had a wonderful Easter Season. God bless you all.