May 22, 2010

Bro. Ray Tinsman
Shining Faces

We are facing pressure by some to accept experiences that haven’t produced a shining face. When Moses met God his face was shining afterwards. Have you been changed? In our day people claim to be slain in the spirit and have a dark face – not the Holy Spirit. Outward changes don’t save, you need Jesus – He will take care of the outward. Have you left your first love? It’s not too late – be changed by an experience that will give you shining face.

Sis. Susan Mutch
How Is Your Obedience

The gospel is tailor-made for each of us. Angels are ascending and descending from heaven with the Word of God. The Lord wants each of us to make it to heaven and He is expecting each of us to obey His Word. Are you awake? This gospel fits all generations and all locations.

May 23, 2010

Bro. Randy Hargrave
Faith with Works

Saying you have faith has many implications. Faith produces works! After you believe, immediately you begin to do things no one has told you to do. Works provide the proof of your faith. Don’t stifle when the Lord urges you to do something. If you have faith, allow God to move you and exercise your faith. You will grow by obedience. If you don’t have faith, don’t resort to works – works alone will not save you.

Bro. Stephen Hargrave
Salvation from Sin

Salvation is available to us that will save and deliver you from all committed sin now and in the future. When we are truly saved we will be a new creature and sin will have no part in our lives.

May 24, 2010

Bro. Allen Bontrager
Why Delay?

You have been provided with a golden opportunity to get your help – why delay? This is your time to get what you need. There is no need to wait for days while you linger when you know that you have an unmet need or need to be saved.

Bro. Benjamin Tovstiga
The Yoke

God promises that His yoke is easy. But, there is a yoke – He makes that clear. Yokes are very restrictive and confining. This is for your own protection and safety. Cornering an animal brings out the worst in it, people are much like that. Then it shows what you are really made of. Kiss the Son and all that comes with the Son – Psalm 2.

May 25, 2010

Tuesday morning, hundreds of saints went to Greenville for a 2 hour street meeting in downtown with live singing and much distribution of Christian literature and invitations to the camp meeting.

Bro. John Strizu
An Experience of Fire

God answers by fire. Every true experience of salvation will come by fire. Elijah’s God answered by fire and still does. The proof of your salvation will be by the fire that will be apparent in your spiritual life. Let the Lord burn up what is combustible and get the fire.

May 26, 2010

Bro. Johnny Friesen
The Wind Blew

The wind will blow to test what you have built with. It will crack your structures of mud and dirt. You must build on the rock (lively stones) in order to stand the wind, rain, and flood.

Bro. Stephen Hargrave
The Harvest

The Lord is once again sending his reapers – the ministry – to gather the wheat and the tares and do a separating work. There is no room for a white, black, one-work, or German Church of God in this time. All must come to be in complete unity and do the work the Lord has commissioned. It is a shame to see what has become of the Church of God of Bro. D. S. Warner’s time. They have lost the power and only claim the name without the Biblical authority and truth.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA

November 23-29, 2009

Monday, November 23, 2009

Bro. Ray Tinsman preached on: One Mind!
It cannot be understood in the flesh. The natural man cannot understand the spiritual things. The “one-mind” is not something you learn. It is an experience. This is the minimum standard of any saint. No matter what people think of it; they may call it what they will, the people of God have ONE mind.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

1st AM session: Bro. Daniel Layne spoke about the importance of these doctrinal meetings and the importance of our people knowing the doctrines. Doctrine is not given to us. It has to be learned – we are people of the Book.

2nd AM session: Bro. Daniel Layne went over the new tract called: 27 Marks of the True Church. After that he taught on the subject of Women in the Ministry. He emphasized the unanimity of the Word of God. We do not use two scriptures to explain twenty scriptures but we use twenty to explain the two. The Bible is very clear that women may prophesy which according to I Corinthians 14:3-4 means speaking unto men for exhortation, comfort, and edification.

PM service: Bro. Benjamin Tovstiga preached on: Divine, Physical Healing!
He said it is of utmost importance that we “earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.” If we let down on one point, we soon have a flood on hand. He reminded the saints how important it is to remember that we must die. At its best, divine healing is a temporary fix to the problem. All those that were healed, have died. Paul said it would be far better to die and be with the Lord than to live. Why do so few people want the “far better?”

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

1st AM session: Bro. John Strizu preached on: The Gifts of the Church!
If God calls someone, it will not be a secret. The gift will speak for itself. GOD gives the gifts in the church. God does not allow just anybody to lead his people, which is his peculiar treasure. To have a desire to preach, teach, sing, etc. is not enough. You need a calling.

2nd AM session: Bro. John Redecop preached on: The Sure Foundation!
It was a very encouraging message to build on the sure foundation which is the rock, Jesus Christ. In order to find this rock, you must DIG. This is the reason many do not build on this rock; the price is too high. Those on the rock are the only, sure winners, no matter what comes their way. The gates of hell cannot prevail against them! GLORY!

PM service: Sis. Susan Mutch preached a serious message Our Eternal Destiny. Where will your soul be after this life has passed? Surely, each and everyone of us is going somewhere – it will be heaven or hell.

Thursday, November 26, 2009

1st AM session: Bro. Henry Hildebrandt preached on: Cursed, except you continue! Unless we possess perpetual (ongoing) obedience, we will be cursed. Don’t pray for revival unless you are willing to accept revival when God sends it. Simeon was ready to accept God’s salvation when it came. Galatians 3 was used in this lesson.

2nd AM session:  Bro. Abe Redecop taught on Baptism. Baptism does not save and does not make you a member of the church of God. Baptism is God’s way for us to testify about what happened to us when we got saved. Immersion is the only mode that describes this.

PM service: Bro. Randy Hargrave preached on: Must they be gathered? The answer is YES! We cannot “hang on” to what we had or what we liked. Some liked Moses, some liked John the Baptist. John pointed them to Christ. Christ is the finisher. We must ALL be gathered in Christ. You will be gathered or you will end up in darkness.

Friday, November 27, 2009

1st session: Bro. Peter Hildebrandt preached on: Keeping the Unity! There is a big difference between seeking unity or keeping the unity we have. We are spread out far from one another as far as locality is concerned but we are all working on the same wall. God’s unity is more important than you are. God hates the one that sows discord among brethren. The Bible says to mark them which cause division.

2nd session: Bro. Patrick O’Shea dealt with the subject of: Our conscience! The church was not called to adjust itself to the conscience of the people. Your conscience should never override the Word of God. Your conscience might tell you that you are right when you are wrong. Your conscience alone is not a safe-guide. We need a body-conscience, governed by the word of God.

PM service: Bro. Stephen Hargrave taught on: Speaking in Tongues! He showed us very clearly by the Bible that it is talking about spoken languages that can be understood. What is known today as “speaking in tongues” in so-called “pentecostalism” is NOT what the Bible teaches at all. Something is working in those people but it is NOT the Spirit of God.

Saturday, November 28, 2009

1st AM session: Bro. Ray Tinsman did a study on: The Head Covering! He stressed the importance of understanding that there are 10 chapters before the 11 chapter of 1 Corinthians. If you read the previous chapters you will see that Paul was putting a lot of weight on not being an offence. In the 11th chapter he explains that the social custom in Corinth required the head covering but the Church of God does not have such custom. The hair is the covering instead of a veil.

2nd AM session: Bro. Daniel Layne taught on: The Kingdom of God. He gave us plenty of scriptures to prove that we are not to wait for a future kingdom, but that it is presently on earth – within the hearts of the people of God.

PM service: Bro. Randy Hargrave taught in the evening on: The Fullness of the Gentiles (Romans 11). There is mass confusion in the religious world about the phrase “all Israel shall be saved.” This scripture has been manipulated to form teachings that all Jews of the literal Israel will believe before the end of the world. God is impartial, he shows no favoritism toward anyone. If you believe, you will be saved – Jew or Gentile. It is clear that Paul is explaining the guidelines for the salvation of the Jews: all would be saved, IF they believed.

Sunday, November 29, 2009

AM service: Bro. Benjamin Tovstiga taught this morning on Ministerial Authority.
Isaiah 9:6-7 God has ordained government – His government is not a free-for-all, nor is it a democracy. Spiritual government is just as normal and necessary as physical government.
Isaiah 16:17 God has policemen! They will be peaceable with you, as long as, you are peaceable with them.
Matthew 16:17-19 and 18:18 The key is the Word and the Spirit. Jesus didn’t say he would do the binding and loosing, He said the ministry will do it.
II Peter 2:12 If someone opposes the judgment God backs up, they are opposing God. When we see something wrong, we should cry out, “BIND HIM!” We won’t cry out in vain. The ministry will lay hold on “the man”.
John 20:23 The ministry can discern professors and say, “You are not right. Your sins have not been forgiven yet”. Others, may be going through accusations and the ministry can discern and say, “You are fine.”
Isaiah 30:20 Carnal people feel comfortable around cornered preachers. In the Church of God there are no cornered preachers.
Hebrews 13:17 The ministry must have authority over you if they have charge over your soul. They have authority to deal with anything that would harm your soul.
Revelation 2:14 The Lord was going to fight with the ministry, if they didn’t take care of the problems that were there.
Acts 15:5-6, 22-32 The apostles did what seemed good to the Holy Ghost and them.
I Corinthians 14:37-38 If anyone thinks he is spiritual, let him acknowledge what the ministry says.

PM service: Bro. John Strizu dealt with The Second Resurrection. The first resurrection is Salvation, and the second resurrection is the literal resurrection of the dead at the day of judgment. We went through most of I Corinthians 15. There were some during Paul’s time that said there was no resurrection. I Corinthians 15 tells us that if there is no resurrection: Jesus did not rise, the truth is vain, our faith is vain, we are liars, Jesus is still dead, we have not been resurrected from sin, the saints who have died have perished, and we are of all men most miserable.
Romans 6:4-5
Baptism contains symbolism of the resurrection.
Some ask “How are the dead raised?” Paul says that’s a foolish question. We don’t know exactly how. All we know is it won’t be hard for God, and the new body he gives us will be a body that pleases him. Acts 24:14-15 and John 5:28-29
Tell us that saints and sinners will both be resurrected.
Philippians 3:20-21
Our physical bodies cannot take eternity. If we are faithful, there is a time coming when we will be able to lay down these vile bodies to inherit the glories of heaven.

Sunday, June 14, 2009

West Milton, Ohio, USA

Bro. Ricky Hernandez exhorted the saints to be prayerful in all that we do. Whether in conversation or elsewhere, keep a spirit of prayer with you.

The Sea of Glass
Bro. Benjamin Tovstiga

Text: Revelation 15:1-4

The sea of glass (glass meaning mirrored glass as in a looking glass), mingled with fire is powerful. It is used by God to bring people face to face with themselves. Some spend hours in front of a literal mirror. This is generally a waste of time, but come and stand on the sea of glass. Take a good look – how is it with you? Many people come and take one look and run, as they cannot deal with how they appear. Do not get upset with what you see – it is only a mirror, after all. Save your energy for the washing. Do not rail at something innocent. Get a burning bush experience so you will not be consumed.

The camp meeting is now ended – what a meeting it was! Blessings poured down from heaven, souls were saved, sanctified, unified, and strengthened. There was a tremendous influx of people there for the first time and as a whole, were encouraged by what they saw. May the Lord continue to bless each and every one to bloom where they are planted and be light in this dark world.

Saturday, June 13, 2009

West Milton, Ohio, USA

In the prayer meeting this morning, Bro. Ken Harger iterated how vital it is that we spread ourselves out to receive was much as possible from God. If we are parched, the wider we stretch our arms, the more rain (blessings) we will get.

Shiloh
Bro. Stephen Hargrave

Text: Zechariah 8:20-23

Shiloh=peace. Jesus=peace. Peace comes with a sword – some things have to be divided before there can be peace. The Body of Christ is peace. It is not normal for Christians to be separated. It is abnormal to have a church only for black/white/Hispanic/German people. That is manufactured unity. A lot of people try to manufacture arks. Some have only zebras or gorillas. In the middle of the arks are many creeping creatures. Many a zookeeper is deployed to keep the peace. Regardless of your race or culture, if you are a Christian you are in! All of us Christians look alike the whole world over. It is not about the clothes you wear, but your spiritual personality – we all share the same Spirit. You cannot be a Christian and withhold your hand of fellowship to any of the saints. These kinds of actions only happen outside of Shiloh. But, the Lord can heal withered hands so that they once again reach out to every blood washed one as He first intended. Is this Amish/Mennonite/Catholic/Baptist? No! It is the Ark – all Christians are one congregation, separated simply by locality. If you are separated from another brother in the Lord, that is not between him and God. That is between you and him and God. The religious world is declining so quickly around us that true Christians are running out of options – it is time to come home and unite as God has ordained in His Word.

Following the morning service, a baptismal service was held nearby. Many were baptized by immersion – it was a blessing to see the outward symbol of what had already taken place inside the heart of each participant.

The saints were greatly inspired and encouraged in the evening service through the numerous songs that were sung.

The Spirit of Prophecy
Bro. Randy Hargrave

Text: Revelation 19:10

In order to operate a piece of heavy machinery, you must have someone teach you that has experience. It is not enough to read the owner’s manual or get some classroom training. The only way to learn is hands-on. People are puffed up in their own minds and think they know so much. But even most so-called Church of God people have never touched the real thing. They only have head knowledge. But God has put together a people that actually know how the machine works. It may not be how you imagined it to be, but it works! The spirit of prophecy speaks expressly. You are accountable for what you see and what it tells you. There is not much time left – are you going to heed its speaking? People by the multitudes are feeling the pressure – it is the spirit of prophecy. Do not refuse Him that is trying persuade you to yield. It may seem hard, but will Heaven not be worth it?

Friday, June 12, 2009

West Milton, Ohio, USA

Bro. Patrick O’Shea Jr. exhorted the saints in the 7:30 AM prayer meeting to pray effectively. Do not just pray generally, but identify the need and pray accordingly.

The ordinances of foot washing and the Lord’s supper were observed in the morning service. It was a blessed time of fellowship as the brothers and sisters separately washed each others’ feet as hymns were sung and the saints rejoiced in the bond of perfectness which binds us all together in Christ. Afterward all the saints reunited in the main tabernacle and an open communion was observed in accordance with the example Jesus left us in the New Testament. Unleavened bread was used to represent the body of Christ, wheat mixed with water and baked. Pure grape juice was used to represent the blood of Christ that He shed on the cross of Calvary for our sins. Individual communion cups or bread portions are not used by the Church of God as that is a modern, sterile dilution of the ordinance that is meant specifically to be used as a type of the exclusive unity of the Church and the resistance to personal, spiritual independence. As each saved person participated in the communion, an air of solemnity prevailed over the audience as we meditated on the gravity of the sacrifice of Christ’s death. The service was all together inspiring, unifying, and sobering.

Bro. Byron Benion opened the service tonight with a rousing testimony of his salvation from sin and spoke of his lifelong quest to be a winner through football, coaching, etc. Through all of these avenues his quest continued, but he testified that since he got saved last September he had finally attained his goal – he was a winner with the best coach in the universe – God! A number of saints testified tonight and the special singers from Aylmer, California, and Ohio sang.

The Witness
Bro. John Redekop

Text: Romans 8:16

A witness is the assurance of approval. God gives each of His children a witness of their salvation. In the Old Testament God gave His people a stone. Do you have a stone? A stone will make doubts disappear. When the devil comes to you with accusations and questions – show him the stone. There is a prevalent false teaching to “take it by faith”. Yes, faith is necessary, but God is faithful to bear witness with His Spirit in your heart. He also bears witness to His people as a body. That is why we do not hesitate to invite anyone to the meeting – come and see the witness. Try the Spirit – does it bear witness with your soul? Many have tried to manufacture a witness through various means, but this will not last. If you do not allow yourself to be talked into it, no one can talk you out of it. Elijah’s sacrifice was answered by fire – when the fire falls, you have the witness. If you are unsure tonight, get the witness – it is available for all.

Thursday, June 11, 2009

West Milton, Ohio, USA

An ordination service was held this morning. Bro. John Redekop of Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada and Bro. Johnny Friesen of Paris, Texas, USA were ordained to the Ministry of the Church of God. May the Lord richly bless them as they labor in the Lord’s vineyard.

Let Us Go On
Bro. Ray Tinsman

Text: Hebrews 6:1

After you have been saved, the Lord has more for you. Last words are generally very important. Jesus specifically instructed

His disciples to tarry in Jerusalem until they should received the Holy Spirit. They were saved – Jesus explicitly mentions that their names are written in heaven – but they needed to go on to perfection. The experience at Pentecost is known by numerous names: Baptism of the Holy Spirit, Sanctification, Entire Sanctification, Perfection, etc. It has always been the desire of God to have man in His own image. God never meant for His creation to be separated from Him by sin. After Adam sinned, the root of sin was inbred into each child born subsequently. This is also know as the Adamic nature, the carnal nature, the old man, the carnal mind. After you are saved, you have victory over sin, but the carnal mind is still present and causes something to rise up within you involuntarily. The carnal mind also causes doubts and confusions. Your biggest enemy is yourself. After you have experienced the second work of grace or been sanctified, this root is entirely removed and the Holy Spirit takes full charge of your being. All temptations come from without, not within. Character flaws, impatience, and other carnal traits are eradicated. From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible clearly distinguishes between the two works of grace, salvation and sanctification. If you are saved, that is wonderful! Now, do not tarry there, go on to perfection, the Lord has a tremendous experience for you that will help you to excel spiritually.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

West Milton, Ohio, USA

In the prayer meeting, Bro. Peter Hildebrandt reminded the saints not just to seek but follow the Lord’s instructions to receive your help. Naaman had preconceived ideas how he should be healed. He was not healed until he followed the prophets instructions exactly.

The Second Coming of Christ
Bro. Jacob Braun

Text: Acts 1:9-11

Everyone will see the Lord return, not just those that anticipate His coming. Prepared or not, you will witness His return. Some are refusing His pleadings today, but a day is coming when you have no choice but to face Him. That day will surely find you out. Every teaching that allows for a second chance is a fallacy from the devil. People are pretending another chance exists after the judgment, but it is only a pretension. When Jesus returns, Mohamed will acknowledge Jesus as the only Savior, along with all other false religions. Every single knee will bow to Jesus Christ, every atheist will confess that He is Lord. God will answer His enemies to their face. The judgment will be fair, your verdict based solely on your actions. Now there remains an opportunity to determine your own outcome. We are responsible for all we hear and know. Is there a welcome in your soul for the Lord’s return? Do not be the last backslider before the Lord’s return. We do not know when He is coming – but this we know, prophecy is fulfilling and He promised He was returning.

Awake
Bro. Daniel Layne

Text: Isaiah 51:9

The Church of God is preaching the message of awakening, alarm, and restoration. The world around us is asleep and needs to be awakened. God wants a place where our children can excel and a place for our young people to be radical. When we stop to preach the come-out message, we need to hear it preached to us. We came out of places where mourning was the main occupation. After being in many different prisons, we are now free! We are living in Bible times, we are living the acts of the Apostles. The glory is here, the Lord is working mightily. Get people into the Book and they will experience real salvation – a life-altering experience. It will affect everything, your family life, finances, etc. It used to be that you could to service after service and never feel stirred. Those times are over – the Lord is working and moving freely in each service. We have no program, the Holy Spirit has free reign. Now we can sing Joy Unspeakable with joy unspeakable and full of glory! Quantity will come, the Lord is restoring quality so that He can send quantity.

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

West Milton, Ohio, USA

In the early morning prayer meeting, Bro. Rick Wiebe encouraged the saints to continue in prayer. We must persevere until we get through.

Restoration
Bro. Benjamin Tovstiga

Text: Isaiah 1:23-26

God is characterized by comfort. Outside of God there is no comfort. If God is the comfort of all comfort, surely He has the capacity to comfort Himself. Throughout history, God has comforted himself, by restoring His people. Restoration is the removal of counterfeit or substandard materials to be replaced by the genuine product. God is removing the tin in this time, to be replaced by Gold. For the last 100 years, the people have been collecting tin. Preachers turned into amateur tin collectors. Trying to collect something that has no value. Gold was too expensive, so people decided to divert to tin. Tin is everything besides God. God despises tin and everything that comes with it. Churches have turned into scrap metal junkyards. God is now comforting Himself by restoring the condition of the Church back to the beginning. Not a few years or eras, but right back to the beginning. We have come from places where it was more profitable to just sleep rather than to fight sleep. Adam was not yawning when He walked with God. It is good to see people getting up and moving, but when you get up, you are stained with the things you have been sitting on for 40 years. That is where fuller’s soap comes in. This is no delicate wash cycle – this is genuine get-the-dirt-out washing. People have been sincerely begging for revival in the past decade. Then when it arrives, they reject it because it did not come the way they expected it. Come and experience the joy of restoration!

We are thankful for the Lord’s great blessings this far – it has been a spiritually exhilarating time and the week is far from over. Many more have arrived and we are anticipating a great outpouring of the Spirit of the Lord.

Another Gospel
Bro. Stephen Hargrave

Text: Galatians 1:6-9

This scripture has been manipulated to keep people trapped in religions of tradition. That application is false. It is written on the basis of assurance that where you are is true religion. Verify that you are actually where the true Gospel is preached. A farmer’s work is self-evident – is the corn growing, are the rows straight? Check out the straightness of your rows. If there are curves and deviations, you know you need to first find the true Gospel that Paul was speaking of. He knew his personal revelation came from Jesus Christ. Paul preached the true gospel so well that the religious economy of paganism and idolatry went into recession. In the time of Primitive Christianity you did not have to figure out where to go. There was no black, white, liberal, or conservative church. There was only the Gospel. If in the future you hear one of us preach differently than what you know is right, let us be accursed. Do not accept something different than what you liberated you in the first place. The Gospel is to be communicated from the heart of the preacher to the audience. Any other is only talking – not the Gospel. We reach our hand to every blood washed one – that is the Gospel of unity – the Gospel of Paul.

Monday, June 8, 2009

West Milton, Ohio, USA

Bro. Johnny Friesen exhorted the saints on Matthew 7:7 in the prayer meeting this morning. We must be persistent to have our needs met.

Godly Sorrow
Bro. Isaac Thiessen

Text: II Corinthians 7:10

Before we can get very happy, we must get very sad. Now do not be mistaken – salvation is wonderful and glorious. But, there are steps you must follow in order to get a true, crisis experience of salvation. There is no rest in this world until you have experience God’s rest. We are not looking for brief, shallow experiences that last for a day or two. Walk in the steps the Lord is leading you, go through the sorrow He is leading you through. Follow until you feel horrible as a sinner. He will lead you to become absolutely sick of yourself. This is true Godly sorrow. People want a “road to Damascus” experience, but this must be preceded by a genuine sorrow for your committed sins. A deep awakening must have taken place in the heart and a realization of the gravity of sin. Do not stop seeking – seek Him until you find Him. There is a real danger that our children may avoid this and never get a hold of true salvation. Each and every one of us must go through this sorrow and realization of sin to obtain salvation. The Bible way is to sorrow, repent, and be saved with complete, continuous victory over sin for the rest of your life. You never need to fall back into your old life. Godly sorrow will keep you faithful when you remember your old life. Would you like rest? Get tired of your life as it is and God can provide unparalleled rest in this world with wonderful, sustaining victory over sin.

Over 1,000 have people have registered on the grounds here up to this point and we are anticipating more as the week progresses. Many visitors and newcomers have arrived and are enjoying the rich blessings of the Lord as He moves among His children.

Meet Your Help
Bro. Abe Redekop

Text: Isaiah 35:4

If you have not yet yielded in this meeting, it is time that you did. Do not relax in an unsaved condition. We will keep digging around until we find your hidden spot. Sin will lull you to sleep. We are here to wake you up. What is holding you back? Do whatever you have to do to change your condition. Our goal is rest – beg for help from God in this meeting to get true rest. Admit your need, seek your help, and get your rest. You may be able to help yourself for a little bit, but in the long run it will not last. Get a lifting experience that will victoriously lift you above the waves of sin. Heed the warning – danger is in delay.

Sunday, June 7, 2009

West Milton, Ohio, USA

In the prayer meeting this morning, Bro. John Redekop exhorted the saints not just to seek, but to find and obtain in prayer. He challenged us to go beyond the seeking and fulfil the obtaining.

Kicking Against
Bro. Ernest Benion Jr.

Text: Acts 9:1-5

Saul came to a point where he was in pain from kicking. God puts goads in place so that it will be painful for you to continue kicking against His dealings. Through this meeting our purpose is to at least insert something in your heart that will grow and prick you when you resist. How much time do you need to finally yield? How many songs need to be sung? If we yield in a timely manner, we will be saved. God’s voice penetrates the loud music, His spirit will follow you. He can cause things to go wrong for you and your health to fail. This is conviction! You may be covering up on the exterior, but inside your soul is crying. Allow God to water your dry condition.

The song service this evening was richly blessed as the Spirit of the Lord gave liberty. The saints were greatly encouraged through the songs – God Can, Nobody Helps Like Jesus!

Through Faith We Understand
Bro. Randy Hargrave

Text: Hebrews 11:1-6

In order not to believe in God, you have to be out of your logical mind. Faith causes you to think right. It gives you the capacity to think the way God designed you to think. Jesus speaks soul language. When your soul connects with Him, that is true happiness. When God smiles and you smile that is enough to make a man cry. Jesus demonstrates, then he asks you what you think. That is the test of faith. Your answer tells on you. Call it for what it is, do not hesitate and speculate. If you see a miracle, do not say “Hmmm, that was…” Just say it, “That was a miracle!” God sends lightning, thunder, and hail and asks you, “What is this?” Admit it and call it for what it is – something real. If you are not offering something real, seekers will walk away. God has established a strong salvation that will produce a strong faith – it will surpass anything this world has to offer. By faith – that is the key.

Saturday, June 6, 2009

West Milton, Ohio, USA

We are filled with praise and thanksgiving – another International Camp Meeting has begun! The saints have arrived with great anticipation to witness the glory of God in the midst His children and feel His mighty, working power in each and every heart.

In the prayer meeting this morning, Bro. Benjamin Tovstiga exhorted the saints to pray for this meeting in a mighty way. God’s expectations for this meeting far exceed our own expectations. We need to ask big – He is mighty!

In the morning service the special singers from Aylmer and Ohio encouraged the saints with songs, Christ Is Not a Disappointment, In Christ Alone, and God Is Glorious.

Fear Him
Bro. Ray Tinsman

Text: Matthew 10:26-28

God still hates sin! No matter what people say or how they excuse themselves, He still hates sin. God will exact vengeance on you if you do not repent. Your due date to pay for your sin is coming, can you afford to pay? If you are late, the penalty is clear. Do you have things you need to clear up? Now is the time to send a messenger to request terms for peace. It is settled – your payment due date has been set, you do not know when. Either it is cleared up or the Lord promises revenge on those who presumed on His mercy but did not act in a timely manner. Now is the time to stop being a hypocrite, terms for eternal peace are still offered. Children need to know they will be responsible for their actions when they know to do better and do not do it. This message needs to be instilled from a young age – God still hates sin!

The tabernacle is full and overflowing, more saints arrived by the time evening service had begun. The weather this first day has been pleasant, which we are thankful for.

Poor In Spirit
Bro. John Strizu

Text: Matthew 5:3

Blessed are the poor in Spirit – the antithesis of mainstream Christianity today. If you feel like you have something to offer God when you get saved, you are not ready. God does not need your money, reputation, or intelligence. He already has what He needs. It is imperative that you declare personal, spiritual bankruptcy and realize you cannot continue alone. No sin is small. If you have only told one lie, you are no better than the drunkard staggering out of the bar. It is all in the heart. A Pharisaical nature is to downplay your own sins versus others. One committed sin gives you the capacity to stop at nothing. The Prodigal son had spent all his money, yet thought there was a little hope so he got a job. When reality hit him, he realized he was craving the food of vile creatures. The time has come to stop believing in yourself and believe in God. Imagine yourself as the dirtiest sinner around. The rich young ruler lacked one thing – the realization of his spiritual poverty.

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Col. Viana, Chihuahua, Mexico

“There is hope – in Him!” – Bro. Daniel Layne

A serious message on Do Not Lose Your Soul was preached by Bro. Abe Redecop in the morning service. We must walk carefully to guard our soul. If you lose your soul, you have lost everything. Do not focus on your business, riches, or friends. Focus on your eternal soul. Ensure that you will not lose it. Do you see the dangers around you? We must have a continual gain in our soul or we will end up losing it. The devil has a lasso, waiting for the moment that we will step off the way. Remember, when you go home, the devil will be after you more than before you came.

With a number of vistors present, Bro. Daniel Layne preached on There Is Hope in the evening service. He spoke of his many life experiences as a former addict on the streets of San Francisco. His condition was irreparable – he thought, no hope and without strength. His parents and friends begged him to forsake his street life, but to no avail. Then one day, the Lord let him know that there was a way out, if he would let the Lord take over his life. The life-transforming power in the blood of Jesus is still as strong as ever. With the blood there is hope that things can get better. It is not just for one person – it is for everyone! He mentioned that, although he may have many needs, he is far from what he was, through the power in the blood. You can have Someone that really loves you! There is really hope – for you!

It was a great blessing to see souls getting saved this evening. One, Bro. Estevan Rios, had been heavily addicted to drugs for years. His brother Carlos was saved last year, as was his mother earlier this year. He is originally from Culiacan. Another new brother, 15 years old, is from Durango. What an amazing sight to see the Lord save souls, regardless of background or culture.

Saturday, August 11, 2007

Col. Viana, Chihuahua, Mexico

“Will you go with us to heaven?” – Bro. Benjamin Tovstiga

Sis. Elizabeth O’Shea preached, in the morning service, on Bearing the Burden. If we do not bear the burden for others that Jesus bore for us, it will devastating. It will be terrible for someone to be lost because your burden decayed. We need people willing to risk their lives to pull souls out of the fire. Rescue workers are urgently needed. Souls are going into eternity at an alarming rate – what will you do about it? Will you volunteer to rescue? Or, have you grown callous at the thought of eternity? God needs young people that will get past themselves and bear a real burden for the lost. Let the burden for souls consume your life.

Following the morning service, the saints traveled approx. 8 kms to a site near La Quemada for baptism. It was a great blessing to see 6 sisters and 3 brother being baptized. Due to rain the previous afternoon, the road to the baptism turned into a quagmire.

Many visitors attended the evening service. Bro. Benjamin Tovstiga preached on The Sign of His Coming. We are obligated to let you know that the end is near. That day will likely be just like any ordinary day. Then, the Son of God will split the skies and begin the judgement. At that moment your eternal fate will be irrevocably sealed. The Lord promised that He would send a sign before He returns. He is gathering His people one more time from across the world. This is the sign that His return is imminent. Nowhere else can you find a gathering of people from such diverse backgrounds, languages, and cultures – but yet exhibit such unity. The Lord is not returning for no reason at all. He is certainly returning for one purpose – to take His Bride – the Church – home. People are asking for a sign and miss it right before their very eyes. Some see the sign and strain at the little “gnats” that do not quite suit their fancy. Meanwhile, they are shoving chunks of “camel” meat down their throats while they complain and criticize the work that God is doing. Do you see the sign? Our one question to you is: Will you go with us to heaven?

Friday, August 10, 2007

Col. Viana, Chihuahua, Mexico

“Praise God the doubts are settled!” – Bro. Daniel Layne

The morning service was devoted to the observance of the ordinances of Feetwashing and the Lord’s Supper. It was a blessed time of fellowship as the saints washed each other’s feet, with the brothers and sister at respective locations. Afterwards, everyone met together once again and the saints partook of the unleavened bread (representing the body of Jesus) and the grape juice (representing the blood of Jesus).

Bro. Daniel Layne preached on the Witness of the Spirit, in the evening service. You need the witness of the spirit whether you are saved or not. If he says “No” – you’re not. If He says “Yes” – you are. At some point in time you need to come to a place where you are transformed by the blood. People are trying to be better morally – but without that divine spark it is not enough. He has it for every colour, race, and culture. Praise God the doubts are settled – it’s real. You can convince others around you that you are saved, but unless you have the witness of the Spirit of God you are not saved. We can be eternally secure if we stay in this salvation. We must have the positive witness or we will go to eternal damnation.

Thursday, August 9, 2007

Col. Viana, Chihuahua, Mexico

“Someone may need to see a walking tract.” – Bro. Daniel Layne

Housekeeping was the theme of Bro. Daniel Layne’s message in the morning service. There is a lot wrong with you, what are you going to do about it? The best you can do is to make the best of what you are, which is not much. We need to pray that we may be an example that someone can follow. Whatever you do, do not be hypocritical. Be what God wants you to be. The world needs to see a distinct people. We are not looking for union, but rather unity. Unity is of utmost importance to us. Wickedness is not just smoking or drinking, it also includes having a double mind. Unity is not manmade – it is a product of fervency in Spirit.

An encouraging message on God Cares for You was preached by Sis. Trudy Wiebe in the evening service. If you have children, you have asked things of them that they did not understand. Nonetheless, it was exactly the right thing for them at that particular time. God works the same way with His children. He always has our best interests in mind. God knows each moment how many hair you have! If He loves the raven, surely He loves you. God is watching to see if have needs or cares – He never sleeps. Put your cares where they belong – with Him. If you call on him for help, He is perpetually prepared to provide His assistance in every situation you face. If you are not saved, God is more concerned about you then with those that are saved. Your sins grieve Him, but still, He loves you and wants you back in His fold. It is His greatest joy when you ask Him to come in your heart. Never forget – God will always be there for you.

Wednesday, August 8, 2007

Col. Viana, Chihuahua, Mexico

“If you are not saved, you are tempting God.” – Bro. Isaac Thiessen

Sis. Elizabeth Strizu preached on the Urgency to Get Your Needs Met in the morning service. What is lacking in your spiritual life? Do you want to be made whole? Jesus is ready to meet your need. We have one another to help us out. Whatever you need, you can have it. Your needs can be met without delay. The devil would like you to sit back and study your need. However the time comes when you need to rise and take care of it. Get the victory you need – now!

In the evening service Bro. Isaac Thiessen preached a serious message on Preparing for the Judgement. The world is like a cup of dirty water in the hand of God that is filling up. Are you a part of this filth? If you are, you will be cast away by God in the judgement. These last days were prophecied to be as the days of Noah, where the world would follow after their own hearts. If you are not saved, you are tempting God. And, if you tempt God, you are in a very dangerous and precarious situation. We must run from sin to be saved. Where the blood has not been applied, there is sin. Sinners need to wake up now and act before the judgement is here. If you ignore the Spirit speaking to you, you are in great danger of eternal damnation. The blood of Christ is available to you now – do not delay another day. Now you have the opportunity to prepare – seize it!

Tuesday, August 7, 2007

Col. Viana, Chihuahua, Mexico

“Only a shared live is worth living.” – Bro. Henry Hildebrandt

In the morning service, Bro. Peter Hildebrandt preached on Where Is the Wisdom? Problems are all around us. This begs the question – where are the wise? What is the solution? Have you found the solution for your sadness and hurt? If your problems have been solved, you have found the One that has the wisdom to solve your problems. Through the foolishness of preaching, God has provided a solution to your problems. Whatever problem you may have, we have found the solution. It is Christ, the giver of wisdom. Wisdom is nearing yourself to God – he is waiting to solve your problems.

The Selfish Life was the subject of Bro. Henry Hildebrandt’s message in the evening service. We are in great danger of living a selfish life. Generally speaking, we are wealthy, but we cannot afford to hold these things for ourselves. We are under pressure to be “normal”. Get married, have children, build a house close to the chapel, and come to the services. This is not what God wants from us. It is easy to be normal. We need to go beyond our comfort zone and do more. How did the Gospel reach you – by selfish people that were afraid to sacrifice some comforts? No, it was because someone went beyond their comfort zone. We will not waste our lives by living for God.

Monday, August 6, 2007

Col. Viana, Chihuahua, Mexico

“We are one breath from death.” – Bro. Daniel Layne

Sis. Sarah Tiller preached on Can These Bones Live in the morning service. Your dead bones, dry as they are, can live! You may have been in sin for many years, but you can live. The Lord has done many miracles and he is ready to perform one on you. It does not matter how deep you may have gone – Jesus is ready for you. He is weeping at your tomb (John 11:35). If you have not met up with the Christ of Calvary, you are dead and He is, indeed, weeping at your tomb. If you are not resurrected in this life, you will be dead for all eternity. Jesus deserves your talents and all of your time – what are you waiting for?

From Monday through Friday, children’s services are held at 5:00 PM. Many children are brought in from the surrounding area. For many, this is their first exposure to the Gospel of Jesus.

In the evening service, Bro. Daniel Layne’s theme was Running For Your Life. We need to run to make it to heaven. Whatever you have to do, do it. God never created anyone to be lost, but many are dead and dying. Spiritually dead and physically dying. People are afraid of cancer or a heart attack, but who is afraid of God? The prayer to get saved is a prayer to change the mind of God. Has the mind of God changed concerning your eternal destiny? We should want to do anything just to avoid eternal hell. There is a great day coming and if you are not ready, you will be in for a big surprise. All of us will meet one day at a great, white throne in the sky, where we will be one on one with God. Everyone will know that day in their heart what they deserve. That judgement is coming soon, will you be ready?

Sunday, August 5, 2007

Col. Viana, Chihuahua, Mexico

“Salvation is not on sale!” – Bro. Benjamin Tovstiga

Approximately 310 saints have gathered for another meeting in northern Mexico. It is a special blessing to have over 60 saints from Chapultepec, Baja California here. A bus was chartered to carry all the children and helpers from the Children’s Home. They arrived with great excitement and anticipation on Saturday afternoon. Many of them had never traveled beyond their immediate locale and were thrilled to travel for 25 hours across northern Mexico. A large number of those attending the meeting speak primarily Spanish, so all the messages will be translated or preached in Spanish.

In the first service on Sunday morning, Bro. Daniel Layne preached on the Value of Holy Fellowship. There is a real, tangible value in holy fellowship with the body of Christ. We need this fellowship to make it to heaven. The body needs to be compacted until all the air is on the outside and no gaps are apparent. This is a place for serious people to get serious help. There is a binding power through the God’s ministry for the protecting of the saints, the strengthening of the household of faith, and the elimination of spiritual independence (see Matthew 18:15-18). This is a very positive message that will make your life meaningful and purposeful.

Paying the Price was the theme of Bro. Benjamin Tovstiga’s message on Sunday evening. Cheap religion has no value, but true Christianity demands a high price. When the martyrs were burned on the stake, people were convicted and convinced that these martyrs had the true religion. Salvation is never going on sale. The price the martyrs had to pay – everything – is the price we have to pay. If we do not pay the full price, how could we stand in heaven with those martyrs? Are you holding back? Most people are walking around with their pockets sealed – not willing to pay the price. The man in Matthew 13 that found the pearl of great price, sold all to get it. Jesus paid it all – all to him I owe. People are willing to empty their spiritual pockets of all their pennies, nickels, and dimes, but they hold on to that one $100 bill. What do you need to pay? Just what you are holding on to. If not, heaven will not be your eternal home.

Sunday, June 10, 2007

West Milton, Ohio, USA

“We try to live in the real world, so we turned off the TV.” – Bro. Stephen Hargrave

Bro. Allen Bontrager reminded the saints to keep on praying as we return to our homes. We need to keep getting a hold of God to be what we need to be.

The Television was the subject of Bro. Stephen Hargrave’s message in the morning service. A Christian is very careful with his soul. He ensures that the life he left, remains the life that is left. Television is not reality. There is a reason actors are called actors. They are non-realists and professional fakers. They are promotores of hypocrisy. The same people that criticize you for withholding the TV from your children will turn around and “rate” a movie R. Why not let everyone watch everything? We have a proprietary rating system – N=NONE. What is wrong with young people today, you ask? It is the TV – they are being fed a steady diet of immorality and sin. People punish their children for acting out what they see on the TV. It is not fair to the children; they are only living out the false doctrine you are teaching them. The reality of it all is that you are miserable and need to be saved, but you don’t know it because you are watching TV!

In the final, afternoon service, Bro. Ray Tinsman preached on the Two Gatherings. You are either eating at the marriage supper of the lamb or are being eaten by the fowls of the air. God is using His church to conduct both gatherings. People prefer to be neutral – neither here nor there. You have to be part of one or the other. If someone becomes lukewarm, God beckons the birds to come and dine. We don’t need sports during the meetings to keep the people interested. We have something far better to feast on.

Saturday, June 9, 2007

West Milton, Ohio, USA

“You cannot afford to be lost – the cost is too high.” – Bro. Gary Boevers

Pray for the fire – that was the exhortation from Bro. Helmut Schmidt in the prayer meeting. We must pray for the fire to come down. God has many blessings for us, as long as we do not stand in our way. Our hearts must be prepared to receive the fire that He has promised to send.

In the morning service, Bro. Johnny Friesen preached on the Handwriting on the Wall. Amongst all the false doctrine around, there is light. There are still people walking in the truth. People look at the church with their physical eyes and come with preconceived ideas. You’ve given all else a chance, won’t you give the church a chance? Put your ideas aside and try the spirit. We need a supernatural experience that goes beyond human comprehension. God’s moving has to be discerned with spiritual eyes. Do you doubt the reality of truth? Your doubts can be erased your life can be set in order.

This evening, the singers sang a moving song about the amazing love of Jesus. It is so amazing that He loves you and I, considering how unworthy we are. Later, Bro. Gary Boevers preached on Being a Castaway. We have to realize that we might not make it. It is our responsibility to press through – not the preachers’. If you think the devil is not interested in you, you are badly mistaken. Beware of unholy alliances, Ananias and Sapphira lost their lives because of an unholy alliance. The church has a responsibility to keep the good and cast the bad way. It is not about gathering a crowd. We need a greater fear of God in this time. The world does not have a fear of God anymore. Not an abnormal fear, but a healthy respect and fear of God. Whatever it takes – we need to make it. The choice is yours: go to an eternal hell or deal with yourself while there is yet time.

Friday, June 8, 2007

West Milton, Ohio, USA

“Salvation will not fit you, it will make you fit.” – Bro. Benjamin Tovstiga

Bro. Patrick O’Shea exhorted us in the prayer meeting to stir ourselves when we pray. We need to be stirred up when we pray for blessings.

The ordinances of feetwashing and the Lord’s Supper were observed in the morning service. It was a wonderful time of bonding and fellowship with the saints as we remembered the suffering and sacrifice of Jesus so that we might be saved.

Bro. Benjamin Tovstiga preached a profound message this evening on the Common Salvation. Salvation is like being in a prison for years, when one day you hear footsteps, a key in the lock, and you are free! Salvation is all about deliverance and nothing about the old life. This world is accustomed to choices. People want their religion customized to suit their tastes. But salvation is still the common solution that leads to common conclusions. This common salvation cannot be made to order – it is “one-size-fits-all”. We need the same consecration and holiness as the apostles to make it to heaven. If there are long spells of drought in your heart, you do not have true salvation. Where Jesus is, things just happen.

Thursday, June 7, 2007

West Milton, Ohio, USA

“Man at its best is a failure.” – Bro. John Strizu

Sis. Elizabeth O’Shea reminded the saints in the prayer meeting to persevere in calling on the Lord for our blessings. Like blind Bartimeus, we need to call out until we get an answer.

In the morning service, Bro. Aaron Braun preached on Repentance. In order to get saved you need to come to the realization that you need to repent and have true, Godly sorrow. Forsake your sins and sin no more. True deliverance is available for every one that truly repents. God is more ready to forgive than people are to repent.

The special singers encouraged the saints with the wonderful news of deliverance in English and Spanish. Afterwards, Bro. John Strizu preached on God’s Time vs. Man’s Ideas. People are gathering crowds, but there are serious problems in the crowd. They are attempting to philosophize and theologize, ever learning but never coming to the knowledge of the truth. In the midst of all of this, God is working and has not changed. He does not need new entertainment or contemporary worship. He still uses angels ascending and descending to deliver His truth to His people. Man can never figure out in his mind what God is doing. People criticized and questioned Noah right from when he pulled out the blueprint until the door was shut. Maybe they didn’t like how the kangaroo was hopping, but at least he was getting to the ark! How long does it take you to see that the Lord is working?

Wednesday, June 6, 2007

West Milton, Ohio, USA

“If you want this world – keep it!” – Bro. Peter Hildebrandt

Wednesday morning dawned refreshingly cool and sunny as the saints gathered for prayer meeting. Bro. Isaac Thiessen implored us to go beyond our comfort zone as we seek the Lord in prayer. Go a little farther, pray a little more. When you feel like your prayers are not going anywhere, pray on a little more. You will find special blessings and much joy as you go above and beyond comfort zone.

The city of Greenville graciously provided another permit for a street meeting today. Most of the saints present drove to Greenville for the street meeting held from 10:30 – 12:00. Hundreds if invitations, tracts, and booklets were distributed in the downtown area. Many songs were sung, which could be heard all along the main street via the sound system that had been set up. It was a beautiful day and many souls had the opportunity to hear and read the Gospel.

Many of the saints were on their feet tonight as the singers sang of the Lord’s great care for us. Bro. Peter Hildebrandt encouraged the saints with a message on We Are Going Somewhere. The ultimate motivating factor for all we do is the fact that we are going somewhere – Heaven! It is Biblical to be positive and thankful for what we have, but we have the tendency to be too positive about this world. Heaven is so great that words can only hint at the splendor. As Christians, we use what is available to us in this world – to a degree. But, these earthly things should not be woven into our spiritual fabric. For us, to die is gain! That is when true life begins.

Tuesday, June 5, 2007

West Milton, Ohio, USA

“If you have given up because of difficulties, you were never in it for the right reasons!” – Bro. Patrick O’Shea

In the prayer meeting, we were exhorted by Bro. John Strizu to touch Jesus. Like the woman that pressed through the crowds and touched the hem of His garment, we need to make the effort to touch Him. When we touch Jesus, the glory will come down. Be assured, He is aware of your slightest touch.

A street meeting was planned for Greenville, but had to be cancelled due to inclement weather. Instead, a mass choir with a large audience was assembled to record a selection of the reformation-era Church of God songs for a new CD.

The evening service began with the children ministering to us in song, followed by the saved youth. The special singers sang of how we are living in the days of Elijah, Ezekiel, and seeing the fulfillment of prophecy. Bro. Patrick O’Shea preached on What Is Your Purpose? Are you determined to use Jesus for your means or will you allow Jesus to use you for His means? Will you use the church for your benefit or can the church use you for its benefit? Your motive will determine your eternal destiny. What a tragedy when someone has made a start, but then fails to reach the goal. Birds of prey are circling, waiting for your demise. Our God is not hard, but rather expects that each individual will live up to their full potential. He will hold you accountable to what you knew. The Lord is not unreasonable – He gave so much, while we can only give so little. What are you willing to do to be saved? Lose your life and save it.

Monday, June 4, 2007

West Milton, Ohio, USA

“If you like what you see – get married.” – Bro. Henry Hildebrandt

Bro. Matthew French exhorted the saints in the prayer meeting to realize the importance of seeking the Lord in prayer in the early hours, as Jesus did. We need to be the appropriate help to people around us, and, in order to do that, we must have the power from on high.

Later, in the morning service, Bro. Henry Hildebrandt preached on Being Committed. Religion in our day, as a whole, does not require committment. Spiritual common-law relationships and polygamy are not only tolerated, they are encouraged. This is not the will of God! He wants you to look, check, and get married. He expects a committment from those who serve Him. We are preaching an unpopular truth. People that are not committed are of no real value to the Church of God. It is not good for you to be alone. You need the committment of marriage to the Church. If you committed yourself in marriage to a now-dead body, you are free to commit yourself to a living body. This union is “until death do us part.”

Bro. Stephen Hargrave preached on Having a Vision of God’s Church in the evening service. Abraham looked for the fulfillment of God’s promise. Without us the Old Testament is incomplete, as we are now living in the fullness of the gospel. You can’t have a reflection of the moon unless the sun is shining. God is raising up dead stones and lining them up with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He is building a house. We are no longer looking for the best place, but rather THE place. Unless you are in line with the prophecies of the Old Testament, you have no reason to exist.

Sunday, June 3, 2007

West Milton, Ohio, USA

“You shouldn’t encourage people to starve in your Canaan if there is food in God’s Egypt.” – Bro. Randy Hargrave

Bro. Jacob Braun stressed the far-reaching effects of prayer to the assembly this morning. He encouraged us to pray for those we cannot reach and to pray with faith that God can touch their hearts. After prayer meeting, a variety of group photos were taken.

In the morning service the singers sang of walls coming down and Jesus being the answer to our problems. Afterwards, the Apple of the Lord’s Eye was the subject of Bro. Ray Tinsman’s message. The children of God, collectively, are the apple of the Lord’s eye. When you come to the apple of His eye, you have arrived. This is a place where grown men can cry, where the youth find happiness and true satisfaction, and where both spiritual and physical illness are healed. That is why we talk about Jesus and His love so much. He loved us so intensely that he brought us to the apple of His eye. If you feel the Lord is distant or you feel lonely – come to the apple of His eye.

The love of Jesus continued to be a cause for much rejoicing in the evening service. The singers sang about the new song in our hearts and then led the congregation in a moving rendition of Amazing Grace. Truly, it is so amazing that God should condescend to our hearts to redeem us from our sinful state. Bro. Randy Hargrave preached on the Characteristics of a Spiritual Earthquake. God is shaking the spiritual world in our time. He is separating light from darkness as in the days of Creation. He is restoring a place to be fed in your soul. The cry of our time is: Eat and Live! In the days of Joseph, God put the food where no one expected it to be – Egypt! Babylon is doing so bad because the light is doing so good. When you come to the light, your church-hopping days are over. If you leave the light, God will empty your pockets on the way out. God is masterminding this spiritual earthquake and there will be more destruction than ever before. Bablyon gets darker as the light gets brighter.

Saturday, June 2, 2007

West Milton, Ohio, USA

“We may not have all the dots connected, but at least we have more connected this year than last!” – Bro. Daniel Layne

Another camp meeting in West Milton, Ohio began on a sweltering Saturday morning with a stirring prayer meeting exhortation from Bro. Ray Tinsman on the fundamental importance of prayer. We were exhorted to pray relentlessly for unprecedented blessings.

In the morning service, Bro. Daniel Layne preached on Building the House. Are you willing to work for God and His house? We have homes and are taken care of, but does God have a home? He wants us to become heavy equipment for Him so He can build His house. Will you be a spirital bulldozer or earthmover? We need aggressive construction activity. God wants a home built quickly. He has chosen this time to once again build his Home among His people.

This evening, the congregation was rejoicing as the singers sang of being rescued from the dry, dusty desert of sin, complete deliverance, and the tremendous change in our lives since the blood of Jesus cleansed us. Bro. Daniel Layne preached a profound message on Relationship. The most vital and foundational aspect of our Christian life is our relationship with Jesus. It’s not about how hard you work for the Church, how much money you give, or how you dress, but rather how is your relationship? Does it move you? Is it the living, burning axis in your life? That is how relationships are defined. If you do not have this fervent, deep love for Jesus in your heart, all you do for Him is in vain. Only if your relationship is the cornerstone of your Christian experience do all these other things become relevant and rewarding. True love for God will automatically form and shape you and give you the true life.