ZOE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL “GOD’S LIFE (ZOE) TO ALL PEOPLE ...”
M E R RY
C H R I S T M A S !
DECEMBER 2011
REFLECTIONS FROM DICK AND GINNY INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
GINNY’S UPDATE
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AN INSIDE JOB
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STAFF GROWTH
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TRUSTEE BOARD
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NEW WEBSITE
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ZOE AROUND THE WORLD
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WHAT’S NEXT— 2012?
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SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST: ZOE’s newest book release: Captivated by Their Character Ongoing translation projects Additions to Staff New website www.zoeministries.org A new look, a new “branding” for ZOE Changed lives in USA and Europe Spanish youth in Malaga
New Horizons for ZOE Ministries International Around the middle of 2010 the Lord began stirring an excitement in our hearts. We knew He was about to do something and that ZOE Ministries was taking a new turn in direction. We were not sure exactly what that meant, but deep in our spirit we were so very excited. And now we want to describe what has been happening! To begin, often this past year our teaching and sharing has had the evidence of the Holy Spirit working in people with tears,
and eyes fastened to ours as we share. Then, during ministry time they come forth, waiting on many occasions for hours just to be touched by the Lord. Never in all our years of ministry have we seen God move so powerfully and people respond so quickly! Salvations, baptisms in the Holy Spirit, deliverances from a spirit of death, prodigal children coming back to the Lord, saying “I don’t want to stay in the world.” In this letter, we touch on ZOE’s new ministry horizons
Dick and Ginny Chanda and share several of many testimonies, as we are seeing the Holy Spirit move increasingly in power, love and encouragement. Thank you for your faithful participation with us in prayer, spiritual warfare, facilitating, serving and giving into this ministry!
TRANSLATION AND PUBLICATION OF ZOE’S MATERIALS In addition to the recent publication of our discipleship book Captivated by Their Character, we saw the completion of the first Mandarin translation by one of our California staff members. It looks awesome—at
least from our perspective— but then we don’t read Mandarin! Even as we write, these Hearing God’s Voice course materials are in China. Also, the Lord is raising up others who are interested in seeing this
course and others fully established in China. We are continuing our translation projects in Spanish, Arabic, German, French, and possibly additional projects in Mandarin, as the Lord leads. †
OUR BOARD OF TRUSTEES Our Board of Trustees is growing —with Curt, our eldest son, serving as Chairman of the Board. We are thrilled to have Martyn and Karen
Sheppard, along with son Craig, and just this past board meeting, the addition of a new board member, Larry Hockman from the United States. †
Welcome, Larry!
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM ZOE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL!
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AN UPDATE FROM GINNY She looked up at me with eyes brimming with joy and tears saying words that I have never heard before nor will I forget, “My HEART is so warm, I am so happy!” Then she grabbed me and said, “Please don’t leave me!” At this point I could say words that every disciplemaker longs to say, “Don’t worry, there are
some gals who will come along side and disciple you!” This is our heart cry… someone who is willing to come alongside and help you! Wasn’t this Jesus’ commission in Math 28:19, “....make disciples of all nations,...” You see, this little gal, who had been self-
inflicting wounds upon her body, had been delivered from the harassment of the enemy. She rededicated her life to Jesus, was baptized in the Holy Spirit and set free. “Jesus, isn’t this is what it is all about, preparing, cleaning your body in preparation for your soon arrival as our precious Bridegroom, King and Judge?” †
Jesus’ commission in Matthew 28:19, “....make disciples of all nations,...”
AN INSIDE JOB On one occasion, a man asked me after a morning service, if there were any healings? I was shocked as I reflected on all that had happened that morning. Were there any healings? Oh, my yes, physical, emotional, spiritual. The whole person is being ministered to. I then asked the Lord, “Why would he
ask such a question?” Then the Lord spoke into our hearts, “People don’t always see the evidence immediately of what I am doing on the inside!” Then these words came to my heart strongly: “Now is the time that my ‘matchmaker the Holy Spirit’ is wooing His bride to come back to their first love!” If the
Church is Jesus’ bride, wouldn’t the Bridegroom be pouring out His love, speaking words of encouragement and exerting cleansing power to make her pure and ready?” Oh, yes, Lord, and that is what we are all about! What a joy! †
On one occasion, a man asked me after a morning service, if there were any healings. I was shocked ...
OUR STAFF IS EXPANDING! To expand the reach of this ministry, we need more people! This past year we have seen our staff in California grow in number along with the staff in Colorado. We are also enlarging our presence in Wales and the U.K. with the establishment of a team headed by David and Alison that is willing to increase ZOE’s outreach in that area. In Spain, the Lord has brought together a precious group of people to
help move ZOE forward. Again, the Lord surprised us at the beginning of the year with an answer to long time prayer. Under the leading of the Holy Spirit, Craig and Stephanie felt led to bring their ministry under the covering of ZOE. Craig has been working in Spain for 18 years, leading ZOE courses, as well as, teaching on Why Genesis? and Biblical Health and Nutrition. He has had a great response. He and Steph now share many of the responsibilities of organiz-
ing translation, facilitating courses and presenting seminars in schools and churches on Biblical Nutrition as well as Genesis. We are delighted! Also in the beginning of the year, God brought Maureen Sutcliffe on board as ZOE’s administrator to Spain and Europe. What a blessing! God is growing a team and we are now up to nine people! †
David and Alison: new Wales/UK Administrators
Craig and Stephanie Chanda
AND A BLESSED NEW YEAR!
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AT LONG LAST … A NEW WEBSITE AND NEW BRANDING If you haven’t checked our new website, please do so. For the past year, Jean and Maureen, have worked hard to bring us to this point. It is eyecatching, and while you are there you will get a
preview of how our curriculum will be looking in the coming year. Some very refreshing changes reflecting a new branding for the ministry. For example, Hearing courses have an image of
a conch shell, Knowing has a beautiful picture of clouds and rays of light and Following has footprints in the sand. Please take a look at www.zoeministries.org. †
“There is the fear of God on your documents … It’s actually pretty awesome.”
FROM AROUND THE WORLD CALIFORNIA In the Coming class: “This class opened up the daunting book of Song of Solomon as a treasure trove. This class moved me from being engaged to Jesus into becoming His Beloved wife. Being able to come into the loving embrace of my husband, Jesus, birthed a confidence in me as His Bride that can never be shaken or taken.”
California Discipleship class
Discipleship by the Word of God and the Power of the Holy Spirit class: ... a profound course for the CA team. Their request is that it be publicized more! One lady “had NO idea this existed and has been yearning for something like it for YEARS.”
SOUTH AFRICA A South African lady recently visited a ZOE class here in Spain: “Wow, God was so Powerful in my time in Spain. Wow!! God is amazing! I spoke to my husband about it and he is keen to do it with me. ... I really didn't want the normal Bible study... I was so impressed with the ZOE course. It gets everyone involved. I would hate to be the one speaking all the time...would love to see people be more confident in their walk with the Lord. “So I thank you for so generously giving me the pack. It is totally in line with my heart, preparing the bride to hear the Voice of God!!!” SPAIN “Last week I had the most amazing experience of being baptized with water—a wonderful step which I chose to take with my fellow ZOE brothers and sisters, a group of special people who I share with on a regular basis because of the wonderful ZOE course we participate in…. The ZOE course not only helps feed my hunger of knowledge and wisdom for God but it is also a special time to get to know special people. I love each and every one of them ...! Thank you God for introducing ZOE into my life...it has made a huge difference! I am definitely looking forward to the next course.” After baptism ... Spanish Youth of Malaga
Malaga youth: Martin-3rd from left; Silvia Paul-center in white
One of the more exciting events of the year is the ZOE class with the Spanish youth of Malaga! Youth from several different churches have come together and said, “We want more!” Craig was asked to lead this Hearing God’s Voice class and is being assisted by friends Silvia Paul and Martin. Already several have expressed interest in being trained as Facilitators so that they can lead other classes! Craig and Martin are also leading another class for the youth in their own church. Please pray for continued anointing!
Silvia Paul
FRANCE Our French translator, who may soon start a class in Marseille, writes: “There is the fear of God on your documents and I can tangibly feel the Holy Spirit. It’s actually pretty awesome.” †
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PAID Arvada, CO 80001 Permit No.7 P.O. Box 17036 Boulder, CO 80308-0036 USA Phone: 303-673-9658 Email: info@zoemin.org
PURPOSE: To train and equip people to Hear, Know and Follow God’s voice. John 10:27 VISION: To connect the Bride and Bridegroom in a passionate love relationship. Matthew 22:37-38 MISSION: To impart God’s life (zoe) into the hearts of responsive people. Matthew 28:19 “God’s life (zoe) to all people”
WHAT’S IN STORE FOR ZOE AS A MINISTRY IN 2012? More Classes Prayerfully many more classes in all locations. A multiplication rather than addition of classes! More travel We are prayerfully considering trips to France, an unnamed North African country, Kenya and of course the UK. And, if the Lord opens the doors, to
China and even other Arabic speaking countries. As a result of the publication of Captivated by Their Character in Spanish, we have a request from Panama to train them in it’s use (and hopefully other ZOE classes?) Are other Latin American countries on the horizon?
Seminars - Spirit Soul and Body
Donations
• Health and Nutrition • Why Genesis? • Preparing the Bride to Hear Know and Follow His Voice
www.zoeministries.org info@zoemin.org Phone: 303-673-9658
With the year coming to a close and many of you considering special gifts, we pray that you will remember this ministry as the Lord leads you. The vision is large and as you well know, expenses come with the vision. We pray God’s richest blessings on you and your loved ones as together we celebrate God’s Greatest Gift to Mankind, His Son! Love, Dick and Ginny and the ZOE Staff