Faith Messenger April 2015

*Volume 79 *No. 04 *Published by Christian Triumph Co. *Permit # 695 * APRIL 2015

Contents: News from Global Partners....…...1-2 Wake Up and Live.……..………… 3 Poetry….……………….....…......4-5 Report on building ..………….........6 A SONG OF LOVE What Are You Looking For..…..….7 Psalm 92

NEWS FROM OUR GLOBAL PARTNERS We recently received the annual report of the Mount Olive Foundation in Tamil Nadu, India, and were encouraged by the detailed report, which is available in its entirety upon your request. For 2015, David Jerald reports, “By faith we are moving towards a target to win 100,000 souls for Jesus. At present, we support 45

missionaries in 45 mission fields.

Additionally 171 full-time, self-supported missionaries work in 441 mission fields.

We are praying for a massive outreach (the Bible says without hearing how will they believe?). We are a very Bible based ministry and believe in training the missionaries in sound doctrine. We only teach the pure Gospel message of our Lord Jesus Christ, inviting the people to believe Jesus Christ to achieve eternity.”

In Peru: work on the regional Cajamarca Church of God progresses, as does the effort to plant more churches in the state of Cajamarca. Upcoming in August is a regional conference to train and encourage the area pastors to plant churches with greater zeal and success.

Pastor Narciso Zamora, though himself an expert in church planting, is seeking an outside speaker for the conference— some fresh ideas and new encouragement.

Please be in prayer that God will provide just the right person to speak. And please circulate this need to any seasoned church planter who might be appropriate to speak at the conference!

Finally, we are as anxious as any for the United States to improve relations with Cuba—but for different reasons. Pg. 2

according to the email and the email address: God bless your ministry. I would like to receive all that you publish, especially tracts, brochures and anything else.

In the last years, more and more people from Cuba are reaching out for Bible literature and tracts for edification and evangelism. The need there is great, and people are hungry for the gospel. We recently received a letter from a subscriber in Cuba who said, “There is a complete lack of Bibles, not just for adults, but also for children. We have so many people that we visit in local churches and we would like to provide a Bible for them, but it’s impossible.

Children’s materials are even harder to come by.” In response, we’re preparing a large shipment for these Cuban ministers, and if God allows, we would love to make a trip to encourage them personally and learn how we can partner to provide more of their needs for literature.

Continue in prayer for the Church in Nigeria. The terrorist group Boko Haram hasn’t let up and they are even using young girls, as young as 10 years old, as suicide bombers—girls whom they kidnapped then forced into these terrorist acts. Pray for Pastor Japhet Expo and our partner churches that their light will shine bright in these dark days for Nigeria.

Rejoicing in the hope of resurrection,

U.S.A. – PA. I am writing to tell you “Thanks” for sending the February Healing Messenger newsletter.

Note: With gratitude, Christian Triumph expresses appreciation to those who are helping Brother David Jerald of India.

100 % of any monetary donations sent for this purpose are deposited into his account.

Psalm 9:10 Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you. NIV Faith Messenger Permit #695 Published monthly, except July and August.

POSTMASTER SEND ADDRESS CHANGES TO: Christian Triumph Company P.O. Box 5187 Corpus Christi, Texas 78405

Donna Schillinger

Letter from Cuba: Grace and peace be in abundance over each of you, your families, and ministries.

I appreciate your keeping us in mind with your shipments which partially fill our great need with respect for good literature. I thank you for your time and attention. One thousand blessings.

In Jesus Christ, Juan

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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HOLLAND: This is a request in Spanish from a Cuban person who lives in Holland, 2

I was practicing some of the worship songs for next Sunday, and one of them was Lead Me to the Cross. I grew up in the church and am not new to the faith, including being made fully aware of the fact that Jesus died a very painful, gruesome death on the cross. Yet, due to the level of security which we are blessed with here in America, I could never totally grasp the gravity of what His crucifixion meant.

And then, a few days ago, I had an alarming interaction with someone at my job that left me overwhelmed with fear and apprehension, so much so, that I wanted to just stop living; after all, what was the point! This was a very traumatic conversation which created a feeling of loss of my self, while lasting several days.

But then, tonight, as I sang the song Lead Me to the Cross a sudden awareness of what Jesus actually went through to bring us back into a loving relationship with God was revealed. God reminded me of my own horrifying day including those feelings of fear and dread. Then He asked, How do you think Jesus felt knowing what was before Him? At this very moment, an intense rush of heart break came over me, and I fell to my knees, on my face, and cried out! I cried out from the pain and sorrow of what Jesus experienced as well as for my own regret in not taking my faith more seriously. As I sought forgiveness, I heard God say, You must wake up! This is serious; people die for this. Jesus died for this, and you must wake up!

I apologized even more and then felt God’s forgiveness come over me. In that moment, I knew that I had just experienced a call that was going to change my life.

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WAKE UP AND LIVE!

By Leslie, Social Worker

Tonight my heart was broken in a big way - not by man - but by God. I believe in life it is easy to get caught up and pulled into the current where floating becomes comfortable, and a person does not want to rock the boat for fear of drowning.

Yes, God touched my heart this night because of the anxiety and darkness under which I live and work. When I was younger, I had innocence and a light about me that was contagious, but in growing up in this world, I have lost that light and that innocence.

Like so many others, I have fallen into the trap of busy-ness as well as routine; and like so many others, I have lost my spark and my fire. Thus, I go around struggling to get them back in various ways, such as: trying to live a healthy life style, maintaining an active social life, assuming way too much responsibility at work in order to feel important, and getting overly involved with church activities (serving here and serving there). Then, to my dismay, it all ends with an eventual crash followed by a complete melt down.

Why is it that none of these things work? Why is it that I ALWAYS crash?

Tonight, I received the answer.

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The crowd gathered 'round there heard Jesus say: “My God, why hast Thou forsaken me?”

After which He expired in agony.

That calling is not just for me; it’s for all who claim the name of Christian– we must wake up!! We must take this seriously! God did not call us to flow with the stream but, instead, to stand up and live for Him, wearing His armor that He lays out for us in Ephesians 6.

I was once asked Why does it matter so much? At the time I didn’t have an answer, but, tonight, I do. Our faith in Jesus matters because God, our Savior, is Love, and there is no greater Love than that of One who would lay down His life so others might live with Him, now and forever.

It’s time to wake up and live!

Chorus: For me Jesus was crucified, And I live today because He died.

He paid a debt that He didn't owe, That life to me He might bestow.

Byrum C. Lee: 04/2007

THE MAN WHO WOULD NOT TURN BACK (Luke 9:51)

He set His face toward Jerusalem, And refused to be turned aside.

To temptation, He remained unyielded, And with comfort, He would not abide.

Ephesians 6

His friends did not understand Him, They wanted to crown Him as King, So they could be free from oppression, And Caesar would no longer reign.

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power...for our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the powers of this dark world…put on the full armor of God…take up the shield of faith with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. NIV

Indeed, He was Lord of a Kingdom, But the price had not yet been wrought, It involved a spiritual nature, Where He ruled from the throne of the heart.

This plan was a corporate endeavor, And confirmed before time began, Golgotha’s hill was the setting, It was all for the love of man.

THE DAY JESUS DIED When standing before Pilate's judgment seat, Christ knew that His work was almost complete.

Tho' charged with blasphemy by the Jews, Still, to plead His case Jesus refused.

He could have refused that journey, The giving of His life deny, His love for humanity was utmost, And that made Him willing to die.

Tho' innocent blood he knew would be spilt, Pilate washed his hands to clear him of guilt.

Some for Him wept, while others Him jeered.

And His friends all fled because of fear.

The cross cast a shadow before Him, Every step He took on that road, But His heart was yielded and ready, To bear the weight of that load.

The dear Lamb of God, who lived sinlessly, Shed His life's blood without even a plea.

He died all alone, sin's price to pay; Taking all our guilt that dreadful day.

That day on Golgotha’s summit, Outside of Jerusalem’s walls- His death was so cruel and wicked, That His loved ones stood appalled. Pg5

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CRUCIFIXION- - a slow dying process, ROME CONSENTED- - to the worst of death’s

He made a positive approach And Thomas’ wish fulfilled.

types, Forever the pure and the Holy Bore our blame with His blood and His stripes.

Not once did Jesus ever condemn, His slow believing friend, But took the initiative instead His doubting heart to mend.

That plan paid the price for redemption, The victory over sin now is ours, We are made to be more than conquerors- Because we are filled with His power.

And Thomas gave a special glimpse Of our understanding Christ, Who went beyond the second mile To meet the requested price.

How can we ever repay Him? A love like that is too great!

We will ever bow in submission, To the one who canceled our fate.

By Maxine Trigleth

By: Maxine Trigleth

MY SOUL DELIGHTS Gertrude R. Dugan

George S. Schuler

I have in heav’n a Friend so dear, Who sends me light And hope and cheer He gave His precious life for me Upon the cross of Calvary.

DOUBTING THOMAS Doubting Thomas- -so often called- Sometimes put down by man, Because he had to see and feel The imprints in Christ’s hands.

O’er all my way His hand I see Directing and upholding me; No day so full of grief, or care, No night so dark but He is there.

He said, “I really won’t believe, Unless it’s proved to be, A fact so sure and so concrete And thus is shown to me.”

And if my burden heavy be, His arm supports my load and me, While over pathways all untrod He leads me on and up to God.

His words were honest and sincere, They were plain as they could be- No flowery speeches- -no pretense, He just said, “I must see.”

O hallelujah! Praise His name!

My soul delights in Christ my Lord; O hallelujah! Praise His name!

My soul delights in Christ my Lord.

And Jesus took him at his word, And Jesus loved him still, 5

Thanks to God for a miracle funding for the parking lot.

PROGRESS REPORT ON BUILDING PROJECT:

By William Anderson (Christian Triumph Church)

While the work on the building seems plagued with delays, they make us more thankful for each step of progress.

We are getting glimpses of a light at the end of the tunnel. The AC rough-in and plumbing drain lines were inspected last week, and all is well.

We are thankful for the contractors, laborers, and volunteers who have helped bring the project from a dream that Grandpa Janes expressed at his 95th birthday party – into reality.

The tap into the city sewer (an essential part of the operation) was a major roadblock. As of today, the sewer connection is scheduled for the end of this week. We are praying for good weather for the operation.

The best news of the week is the water meter was installed.

Photo is of the meter marker in front of the church.

Founders: Rev. & Mrs. L. Y. Janes

Work on the parking lot should start next week.

Evelyn Anderson (Gone Home but not forgotten) Pastor Israel Hernandez and wife, Vitalina Hernandez

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Micah continued on his own unique path, serving God faithfully, speaking out for the poor and against persons who exploited others and misused their own privileged positions.

He learned the basics of Godly living such as- act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly, while receiving great courage and strength wherever he went.

God’s guidance is available for us, also, as we call upon His Name in 2015, looking to the Lord for answers in a hurried world of upheaval.

If searching for the path of inner peace and the promise of a future Home, then look no further than the Word of God - for it confirms - “life” after “life.”

For my Father’s will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life. John 6:40 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27 The past is gone even though there may be times of regret. The mirror may reflect our sorrow and sadness, but there is still a beautiful future ahead as we find forgiveness and renewal in our Lord.

One can discover hope and recovery found only in Jesus. It is not too late to look for God’s will and then follow His plan forever.

Welcome God the Holy Spirit to comfort and keep! ...the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things…Jesus

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?

By Anita & Editor

Have I not commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. Joshua 1:9 KJV During part of my childhood days, a mirror hung in our home. It was at a convenient height for all of us as we washed our face, combed our hair or even daydreamed Later, as adults, we began looking for other things: different locations, jobs, homes, transportation, friends, and especially guidance by God, our Heavenly Father. (There are so many things to look for that we can be very thankful there is Someone to Whom we can look.)

In Micah of the Old Testament, we read these inspired words: Therefore, I will look unto the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me.

Micah 7:7 KJV

In reading the Prophet Micah, we learn that he listened as well as looked to God for direction.

His prophetic messages were heard throughout the land, but he directed his words to the Capital Cities of Jerusalem and Samaria, attacking their oppression, pride, greed, corruption, false piety and arrogance.

John 14: 27 (Editor’s comments added with Anita’s permission)

Have a blessed Easter!

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The angel said‌

Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified.

He is not here; he has risen.

Matthew 28:5, 6 NIV

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