*Volume 76 *No. 04 *Published by Christian Triumph Co. *Permit # 695 * APRIL 2012
Contents: Proof . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Chile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Missionary from Spain . . . . . . .. . . . . 3 A Day at Christian Triumph. . . . . . . . . 4 A Missionary in Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Flock of Birds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Byrum Lee: Preacher, Poet, Writer . . . .7
Proof that Jesus is the Savior of the World
All four Gospels written by those who were either with Jesus or heard and then wrote about Him, from those who knew Him best, agree on this pinnacle event: In going to visit the tomb of Jesus, His friends found the huge stone rolled away from the entrance, and Jesus was gone! Instead, angelic beings were there with a timeless message for every human being - HE IS RISEN! In John’s account, Mary Magdalene remained at the burial place weeping even after the disciples went away unto their own homes. When she stooped down to look into the burial chamber,
she saw two angels in white sitting, the one at the head and the other at the feet, where Jesus had lain. Asking her why she was weeping, the angels listened to Mary’s words of grief: Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid Him. Then, turning from them, Mary caught sight of Jesus, standing nearby. She did not recognize Him though until He said her name, Mary, and immediately, she cried: Rabboni (Master). Yes, He was risen and is alive! Just like Jesus promised, He once again appeared on this Earth, confirming that His sacrificial death and miraculous, divine resurrection paid for all of our wrong doings. Every person of every nation can definitely find forgiveness and reconciliation with Father God, our Creator. And the following is our personal invitation with a promise: “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16
Christian Triumph has already provided books and literature for the first group of students through our Spanish Bible Correspondence Course. Some 30 people are pursuing the course, under the local leadership of Brother Barlow. This news is very exciting because Chile has one of the smallest Church of God presences in all of Latin America. The first Church of God was established there in 1989 under the direction of Peruvian Missionary Narciso Zamora (learn more about this in Walking Man: A Modern Missions Experience in Latin America, which you can request from Christian Triumph or order online at www.walkingman.ws, Brother Narciso’s blog). (Continued on Pg 3)
Turn Us Again, O God of hosts, And cause Thy face to shine; And we shall be saved. Psalm 80:7
In 1910, L.Y. and Una Janes, newly wed, set out to Jamaica to work in the missions of the Church of God movement, headquartered in Anderson, Indiana. After planting congregations in Jamaica, the young couple headed to Panama. One evening as L.Y. Janes was walking home after having delivered a sermon, he thought to himself, “Tonight, 20 people heard that message. But if I were to print it up, hundreds could hear it.” So L.Y. Janes purchased his first hand-cranked press and began printing and distributing tracts in Latin America.
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L. Y. Janes’ dream of reaching the lost and searching for souls of multitudes …in Latin America with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, which has the power to change lives, is still being realized in 2012.
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.
Donna Schillinger, Missions Coordinator, writes: Christian Triumph is excited about a new collaboration with the Church of God in The national leader, Alberto Chile. Martinez, and one of the area pastors, Carlos Barlow, are launching a ministry training program near Valparaiso, on the coast of Chile.
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A MISSIONARY FROM SPAIN, IN TEXAS, GOING TO PERU!
After some ten years, five hard-won congregations were established in Chile, a post-modern and staunchly Catholic country. So the prospect of training 30 men and women to take leadership roles and plant new churches in Chile is truly a work of God. We’ll keep you updated on this ministry as it develops. -----------------
“I am a missionary from Spain, serving our Lord in a very underprivileged community in Southeast Texas. In June, I’ll be going to Chiclayo, Northwest of Peru, as a translator on a mission trip organized by my church, Woodville First Baptist Church. We got open doors in schools and high schools and we will also be visiting underprivileged areas around the city and small villages, doing one on one evangelism.” In the above letter, this devoted missionary also asks if “there is any chance to reach some of the materials” that Christian Triumph offers for free that they can take with them to distribute in Peru and then leave with the missionaries who are working there full time. Needless to say, on behalf of Christian Triumph and our friends, we are thrilled to share Spanish tracts, the booklets for children entitled AMOR, and other literature. It will be a privilege to also uphold this mission trip with our prayers. Please remember these Children of God who will leave June 22nd for Peru, as well as the missionaries who will remain in Chiclayo. God bless them, and God bless all those who continue to believe in the ministry of Christian Triumph. Although the workers are few, we dedicate our lives to sending the identical Divine Words which inspired the founders (L.Y. and Una Janes) to establish the Christian
REQUEST BY NARCISO IN PERU UP EARLY AT GRANJA PORCON By Walking Man -Narciso Zamora Missionary and Pastor in Peru
This morning I spoke to two groups of workers at Granja Porcon. Services there start at 6 a.m. – they start each day out this way! I have to get up and going by 4 a.m. to get there on time because traffic is bad going up the mountain. If I leave any later, I have to compete with the commuters to the gold mines. Tomorrow I leave for the mountains with two men. We’re taking literature and the projector and films with us to help reach the people there. Pray for us!
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Triumph Church with a printing ministry. Although Rev. Janes went to his reward at the age of 102, those of us who knew and loved him consider it an honor to carry on this work. Indeed, there are challenges, but our unending hope is in the scriptures that promise: Your word, O Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. (Psalm 119:89) The Living Insights Study
one extra night preparing to sing with two other friends. They sing in Spanish and English. Commendably, Elena is even now a student in local English classes as well as learning the computer. Soon she will return to Mexico for a short time to support the church there which she and others established some time ago.
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A NEIGHBOR In completing a security check on the grounds and old buildings, I was standing silently in the night, feeling the coolness of the evening. I had a tight rein on my two little dogs because one especially is a cat-chaser. Just about then, a big, beautiful cat came walking directly to us, but, at the same time, a car unexpectedly pulled into the driveway. I stood quietly, resolute only in God’s Spirit, not sure what the next moment would bring. Quickly, a man jumped out of the car and walked towards me, yet, with welcome words: “I was just looking for my cat. I live right across the fence in back and have for fifty years. So you know - if I hear anything [wrong], I will be right here.” And the neighbor left as suddenly as he came. I took a deep breath and thanked God, praying that this man would be blessed, just as he had blessed me this night. I wonder what tomorrow Editor will bring.
A DAY AT CHRISTIAN TRIUMPH IN CORPUS CHRISTI HOME-BASED EVANGELISM Baltazar and his wife, faithful members of the local Corpus Christi mission church, are missionaries to even North Carolina. Periodically, Baltazar loads his car with Spanish tracts and other literature, taking them east to a Pastor friend. Just today, he gathered the used English Sunday school materials with the help of his wife and Elena, who works in the mail room, and delivered them closer to home, to another Pastor near Corpus Christi. Elena, Pastor Israel’s sister, ministers to the children and their teachers in the local church. It is her belief that a teacher can use almost anything to demonstrate the love of Jesus. For instance, she took a bottle of water and began telling the story of Jesus and the woman at the well, adding that Jesus is the “Living Water.” Elena visits in nursing homes approximately twice a week, spending
The Lord is faithful to all His promises and loving toward all He has made…the Lord is near to all who call on Him in truth. Psa 145 4
A MISSIONARY IN MISSOURI
You…doing what you’ve been doing is good. And there aren’t many people who would get out of their way to just help kids in need. Even if it may just be one, maybe two people who acknowledge what you do [it] is still making a difference in those peoples’ lives and thank you for helping me get the stuff I need. Not many people would do that for me. The computer is running better than the one I had, and it will help me with school a lot better. P.S. I hope I’ll be able to talk to you one day again and catch up, to see the difference I’ve made with my life. And it will be nothing but good I’ll be doing. Maybe one day, I’ll get the privilege to do what your doing and reach out a helping hand for the kids… (used with Wayne’s permission) Our prayers and support are with Wayne as he continues his ministry to the youth. We care about these young people and pray that all the chains of darkness will be broken from around them and their families. Jesus came to each of us with His promise, “I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in Me should stay in darkness.” John 12:46 Please consider becoming involved in the lives of others (of any age), for we are called to follow Him and to take God’s message of love to all: I will …open eyes that are blind, to free captives from prison and to release from the dungeon those who sit in darkness…and new things I declare…I will turn the darkness into light…and make rough places smooth…
The Faith Messenger has previously printed two articles about Wayne’s ministry in Missouri with juveniles. We believe that he is a missionary with an assignment. For clarification, the meaning of the word “missionary” is a follower and a messenger for the Lord. In his 80’s, Wayne has been inspired by God to visit with these precious children who are having personal difficulties. He shares with them his own life’s experiences but especially makes sure that each one knows that he or she IS SOMEBODY! Hearing those three words, YOU ARE SOMEBODY, from a professional gentleman who works in the local hospital as a volunteer (and has for many years) will undoubtedly make all the difference in how the young person views his or her own self-worth. Equally, Wayne reinforces and validates his affirmation with helpful and practical actions. If these young people have needs, he contacts churches, businesses, or individuals for help. And the needs are met promptly and efficiently. The following is a letter that Wayne received from one of the young persons who has been having problems: Letter Thank you for being here and talking to all the kids. It has helped me, and I’m sure it has helped many others.
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Could this have been a part of the message that Jesus was sharing when He admonished, “But if you bite and devour one another, beware lest you be consumed by one another,” Galatians 5:15
Holiness in 2012
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Trusting in God’s Holy Spirit to guide us, especially in treating others as we want to be treated, will change and empower us as we follow Jesus and share His message of love. “…the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control…since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.” Galatians 5
Have you ever watched a flock of birds gather around a yard feeder which has been well filled? Some will peacefully perch on the side, peck at the food and ignore others near them. After enjoying their meal, they will fly away, nourished. In contrast, there are other birds who, rather than going ahead with their meal, will peck and fight with others near them. Eventually, more will join in and then some will fly away, forfeiting the nutrition which would have been beneficial if consumed in harmony. What a difference! In human nature, perhaps, we find a comparison: to be harmonious and considerate, likened unto God, results in fulfilling, spiritual energy. The opposite, becoming spiteful, even greedy, creates an imprisonment of one’s own soul as well as negatively influencing the actions or reactions of others. Both choices have domino effects.
“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in Edited unity.” Psalm 133:1 NKJV May God bless you! Anita Please continue to remember Anita and Gerald as God guides them through a serious health issue. Editor
THE WORD “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.” St. John 1: 1-5 (Holy Bible – Oxford University Press)
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I AM Before Abraham was born, I AM! Before ever there was time, I AM! From Everlasting to Everlasting, Without beginning or ending-I AM! Byrum C. Lee (on his 90th birthday)
I am he who created you. And all things that ever were made. I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life; The One whom no man can evade.
Byrum C. Lee, a former Church of God pastor and personal friend of L.Y. Janes’ and family, celebrated his 93rd birthday on February 19th. Byrum, along with his church, has been a long-time supporter of Christian Triumph.
I am the Living Bread, who feeds those Who are spiritually hungry. I am the Solid Rock from which flows Water for all those who are thirsty.
Byrum’s poems, some of which have appeared in the Faith Messenger, through the years, are now available in his two books of poetry: From Preacher to Poet, first published in 2009 and recently revised; and The Poet’s Pulpit, just off the press in 2012.
I am the True light of the world, Overcoming the dark by my Word. I give sight to those who are blind, So the Truth they’ll be able to find. I am the Shepherd of my sheep, And in the fold will safely keep All those who, when hearing my voice, Follow me by their own free choice.
In these two books, compiled and edited by his daughter, Barbara Lee Zinn, are hundreds of the author’s poems, written as an extension of his pastoral ministry of more than fifty years.
I am the Sacrificial Lamb, The Substitute for every man. By my own death I paid sin’s price; Making the Ultimate Sacrifice.
Both books may be ordered from CreateSpace, a division of Amazon. For a link to the website and ordering instructions go to www.leepoetry.weebly.com. For ordering information you may also contact Barbara Zinn at BarbZinn@juno.com .
I am the Resurrection and the Life. Those who are weary of sin and strife Can find hope, and be born anew. It’s My Gift for all—not just a few. Byrum C. Lee: 01/2007 Preacher to Poet -----------
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