*Volume 78 *No. 8 *Published by Christian Triumph Co. *Permit # 695 * OCT 2014
Contents: Promises in the Psalms...…………...2 Trip to Peru ………………..……… 3 Letter from Vicenta……….….……. 4 New Church and a Thank You...……5 In Memory and in Honor...……….6-7
Victorious, Bible Story: The Fall of Jericho! Joshua 5, 6
Now when Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in his hand. Joshua went up to him and asked, “Are you for us or for our enemies?” “Neither,” he replied, “but as commander of the army of the Lord I have now come.” Then Joshua fell facedown to the ground in reverence, and asked him, “What message does my Lord have for his servant?” The commander of the Lord’s army replied, “Take off your sandals, for the
place where you are standing is holy.” And Joshua did so. Now Jericho was tightly shut up because of the Israelites. No one went out and no one came in. Then the Lord said to Joshua, “See, I have delivered Jericho into your hands, along with its king and its fighting men. March around the city once with all the armed men. Do this for six days. Have seven priests carry trumpets of rams’ horns in front of the ark. On the seventh day, march around the city seven times, with the priests blowing the trumpets. When you hear them sound a long blast on the trumpets, have all the people give a loud shout, then the wall of the city will collapse…” And it did! They took the city and devoted it to the Lord! .
Living Insight
Take heart! When God is involved, anything can happen. The One who split the Red Sea down the middle and leveled the wall around Jericho and brought His Son back from the dead takes delight in the incredible! Joshua 6:20-21
Scripture and Living Insight found in The Living Insights Study Bible, NIV, Charles R. Swindoll, General Editor
Psalm 63
Psalm 48 FOR THIS GOD IS OUR GOD FOREVER AND EVER; HE WILL BE OUR GUIDE EVEN TO THE END. vs. 14
Psalm 91 O God, you are my God‌
He shall cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you shall take refuge.
Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings. My soul clings to you;
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Under His wings I am safely abiding, Tho the night deepens And tempests are wild; Still I can trust Him I know He will keep me, He has redeemed me And I am His child. Under His wings, Under His wings Who from His love can sever? Under His wings My soul shall abide, Safely abide forever. William O. Cushing
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Psalm 62 My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him.
L.Y. Janes, Founder (deceased); Israel Hernandez, President; William Anderson, Vice-President; Fred Pena, 2nd Vice-President; Diana Beletic, Secretary/Treasurer; Una Collins, Asst. Sec./Treas.
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Psalm 54 Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me.
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Psalm 121 My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth vs. 2
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Editor: In the June Faith Messenger, an article regarding mission trips by Donna Schillinger was entitled, “Is It Worth It?”
to be more fully used of God in their Spanish-speaking countries. Donna and Vicenta, along with Jeanene of Clarksville, Arkansas, and Kattia, Church of God missionary in Bolivia, will present a one-day seminar called “Women with Purpose.” There will be three sessions in Chota, Bambamarca and Cajamarca, Peru, respectively on October 30 to November 1. Please pray for this effort as they explore with the participants these topics:
The following article will describe the upcoming mission trip to Peru, its purpose and worth.
Can you know your purpose, and if it’s possible, how do you discover it? Applying your spiritual gifts to your purpose. Daily practices of a woman of purpose. Victory over the enemy’s attack on your purpose.
Donna, Outreach Coordinator For Christian Triumph
On October 27th, Vicenta Merida and Donna will be going to Peru with a small group. Vicenta is the sister of Pastor Israel Hernandez, president of Christian Triumph Company.
After the women’s seminar, the group will kick off a second phase in the construction of the multipurpose church building in Cajamarca, Peru. The proposed three-story building will serve as a local church, a conference and training facility for leadership development in regional evangelical churches and a polyclinic to receive medical missions from within Peru as well as foreign medical missions. Please - prayerfully consider making a designated donation toward materials for the construction of this church building. Contributions can be sent to Christian Triumph Company, with the words “Peru church construction” written in the memo.
She is also a pastor and the manager of the Christian Triumph Bible correspondence courses in Spanish which are sent to hundreds of people who desire 3
In the lessons, each session lasted about 3 ½ hours, and I was very tired afterwards, but God gave me the victory in every church. There was a good group of people very interested in the subject which was “The Apocalyptic Woman” found in Revelation 12. The most beautiful thing that happened which compensated for any negative happenings was that Rosi, a friend of my husband’s for over 10 years, was saved at that meeting. Her face was glowing, and my heart cried and rejoiced to see it, because the Lord touched her. God rewarded us in that place. Please pray for the shepherds of God’s Word in Mexico; these dear ones are being attacked and persecuted. God’s Word says “to live is Christ and to die is gain,” but let us pray there will be no suffering for families and also pray for the salvation of the people. Thanks to God for Donna Schillinger, who has visited several places in Peru, Brazil, India, etc. She feels called to do this like her Grandmother, Evelyn Anderson, the daughter of the founders of Christian Triumph, Brother and Sister L.Y. Janes. Evelyn is now rejoicing with God. Please pray for Donna and family. May God continue to use us, according to His will.
Please pray for the safety and effectiveness of the group as they will also be participating in door-to-door evangelism and visiting some local churches. Thank you for your prayers for our past trips to Peru. God has answered them, and they have been effective and greatly appreciated! This trip to Peru is very much “worth it.”
To our Readers and Faithful Friends from Vicenta Merida, Missionary with Christian Triumph: So far, we have had a nice year with God helping us. Thankfully, again, we have a good group of students for the Bible classes at the local Christian Triumph Church. With God’s help, the construction on the new building is already very advanced, and we will be glad to have the new church this year in which to worship. God is supplying the needs, but we ask for your prayers as we move forward in the distribution of literature and correspondence courses. Many who request the materials and courses write such beautiful letters, encouraging our efforts in the Lord. We appreciate any help or prayers because God always hears His children. James 5 promises this. Thanks to God for allowing me to travel to Mexico and present some lessons in the two churches located in Michoacan. There were troubles at first for many problems have developed in Mexico. But despite my age and health, everything went great.
Vicenta_____________________ _____________________ Spiritual Gifts: There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working but the same God works all of them in all [persons]… the body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts, and though all its parts are many, they form one body. So it is with Christ. For we were all baptized by 4
Even as we have witnessed the deterioration of the old buildings at Christian Triumph, God’s Spirit continually reminded us of all the precious Saints, now and of yesterday, who give and gave of themselves, from their own provisions, to help this foreign and local ministry spread the Good News. With caring, generous hearts, many sacrificed (and still do) their own needs and desires to help send tracts, books, Bibles, periodicals, Bible Courses, etc. which bring to others the message of this scripture: Christ did “suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance and forgiveness of sins [has been and will continue to be] preached in his name to all nations.” Luke 24:46, 47 NIV Every single day, countless individuals need a healing of the soul and heart (a new birth into the spiritual Kingdom of God). There is no more important calling or purpose than to share these words of Jesus, spoken about Himself:
one Spirit into one body – …and now I will show you the most excellent way…if I give all…but have not love, I gain nothing. I Cor.12.13 NIV
Thanks - to two dedicated sisters from Nebraska who helped build this church! They are now celebrating their eternal life!
…the Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:15, 16
In the construction of this new church for Christian Triumph, let these sacred words be forever cherished: For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. I Co. 3:11NIV Just as the old buildings were founded on His Name, so shall be the new one! Thanks to God, the Creator of All, for entrusting Brother, Sister Janes and family, many years ago, with this anointed calling to spread His Word. And thanks to you! They could never have accomplished this without - you - our faithful friends, who have been a part of this vast literature and local ministry which reaches out to many countries.
Those precious Saints of yesterday who helped others may even now be celebrating God’s eternal love with persons who read and accepted His invitation from a tract, a used Bible, used Sunday school materials, or other literature. There is not anything more valuable than the heart (spirit) of men, women, boys, and girls. And as God’s Word reaches out to them in South America and other countries, it is with God’s love, this message is sent: …return to ME with all your heart…return 5
to the Lord your God, for HE is gracious and compassionate. Joel 2 (OT) NIV THANK YOU, OUR FRIENDS! Editor
WITH CHRISTIAN TRIUMPH!
With Honor and Gratitude
In Memory and Appreciation of Beverly Cary, Cary, faithful Child of God!
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In Honor of Ellery Moore, A Christian for 48 years and devoted to his Bible. Thoughts below are by Feddie, his wife of 59 years.
THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN FAITHFUL FRIENDS AND PARTNERS
This is in memory of Ellery and our dear friend, Sister Evelyn Anderson. Anderson. She was so very kind to us when Ellery had his first heart attack. He was in the hospital near Christian Triumph; she visited him and when my friend came there also, she gave us a whole house to stay in across the street. She 6
kept us busy doing sewing for her and going through bags of mail so we enjoyed ourselves. ourselves. SAFELY HOME
REST IN THE LORD A Word of Witness by the Editor
I am home in Heaven, dear ones; Oh, so happy and so bright! There is perfect joy and beauty In this everlasting light.
God’s love is peaceful! It is without limit; no one or nothing could ever change the love of God!
All the pain and grief is over, Every restless tossing passed; I am now at peace forever, Safely home in Heaven at last.
In Zephaniah, we read words of praise as the author foretells of the Messiah who will bring hope and help to all who will receive Him. Jesus fulfilled that prophecy!
Did you wonder why I so calmly Trod the valley of the shade? Oh, But Jesus’ love illumined Every dark and fearful glade.
Many of us have rejoiced in the words found in Zephaniah 3: The Lord has taken away your punishment, he has turned back your enemy. The Lord, the King of Israel, is with you; never again will you fear any harm.
And He came Himself to meet me In that way so hard to tread; And with Jesus arm to lean on, Could I have one doubt or dread?
The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.
Then you must not grieve so sorely, For I love you dearly still; Try to look beyond earth’s shadows, Pray to trust our Father’s will.
As a sinner, needing the grace of God, I too experienced His mercy and cleansing, and, in time, His healing and renewal. God is patient; He will help us and then we will discover His kindness as we rejoice in this promise: …for he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of righteousness…Isaiah 61:10 NIV
There is work still waiting for you, So you must not idly stand; Do it now, while life remainethYou shall rest in Jesus’s land. What that work is all completed, He will gently call you Home; Oh, the rapture of that meeting, Oh, the joy to see you come!
As we lean upon our Lord for support and strength, we become more like Him and are… transformed into his likeness
(Used with Feddie Moore’s permission)
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with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. 2 Cor 3:18 NIV Be encouraged! Be blessed! THANK YOU! We appreciate our readers!
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Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, O Lord. Psalm 89: 15 NIV
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