Mary Davis in Haiti Emails (& if specified as texts, of her newsletters) reports to keep you current about Mary's ministry in Torbeck/Les Cayes/Roche-a-bateau area Haiti line1st--- line#2----------- date,time report detail =====January MARY DAVIS EMAIL REPORT 1/22/23 Email Report Thank you friends and family for your prayer support of this ministry: Haiti: evangelism in action. We pray for you too and try to stay in action as God leads. Plans are being made for 2 crusades in February, one in Torbeck with surrounding towns & cities including churches from Port-au-Prince and one with church that we went on mission trip with in Port Salut. Evangelism continues as well as plans for seminars encouraging evangelism/ discipleship. In December I had reported how difficult things were in Haiti. Canada & US were planning to send troops in against the violent gang control of the country on January 10. When I came home for Christmas , there was no report of that. I returned to Haiti before that so as not to get caught in PAP in confusion. But there was none. Apparently the behind the scene work, maybe agreements and just the threat caused the gangs to go into hiding and things to return to near normal with higher cost for everything. Haitians pray for a government with integrity. One day things can be better in Haiti because our great God is in prosess of blessing. I pray for people to be saved and able to have food to eat. I finally needed to acquire another motorcycle as we wore out the one we had after 6 years. We are resuming work on the rebuilding of Church of Christ on the Rock Baptist Church in LaSavann, intercity of Les Cayes & will send photos as progress is made. We continue to go on evangelism there every Tuesday afternoon. Special requests; Evangelism team needs Vehicle to transport them. Pastor Prince's son Junior would very much like to have his own saxaphone. He is learning to play one in music class. Pastor Prince struggles to send 6 children to school as well as help others who ask of him. Thank you for your prayers. It is God who is working in us for His glory. 1Cor 4:7 "For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it?" 1Cor 1:31 "That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord." Mary ===== Feb 16, Emailed There are things we would like to be different but Praise God who is sovereign over all. Praise God as we pray for each other, we know our God answers according to His glory and our ultimate good. We can live by faith and confidence in Him. While things are not so much better in Haiti as I last reported, but because our God is still on the throne, I rejoice in Him and the opportunity to praise His name. PTL. Lord willing we start our first crusade tomorrow near Paster Prince church in KaHouck in Torbeck area. 40 members around Haiti of a mission group called Jamica are supposed to be coming in. The ladies of Pastor Prince church have been preparing a meal for them. Church members have been cleaning the area and building a stage for the crusade. Technicians have been preparing to use the sound system, [a] first time for us. Please pray with us that all goes well and many people would make decisions for God. I have enclosed an updated 5 page message God has given to encourage people in evangelism to also include a lesson in discipleship. It is a culmination up to now of insight God has given. We plan to offer this teaching later during the crusade during the day for all those who make decisions. I have this prepared in Haitian creole language also to distribute. Please tell me what you think. Is this understandable? My thought is to publish it to have income for our Haiti mission. I appreciate any help with that. There are 4 points: A-D; Numbers 1-12 are 12 Baptist foundational truths every Christian should know well. Bold Points with an asterisk are Discipleship points. We also have 16 page with 16 Discipleship Lessons for churches to use prepared by missionary Rodney Fitzsimmons. If we go to speak at a church, we may only go once so I want to share as much insight [as] I can of the love of God and how to live pleasing to Him, by the grace of God, that is worth believing and telling others. Thanks for your consideration and input. Rev 12:11 "And they overcame him (the devil) by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death." Praise the LORD for Victory in our Lord Jesus Christ. Your sister in Christ, Mary Davis ===== Email 4/26 Dear family and friends: This study has so touched my life, I wanted to share with you. I. The Law: Genesis-Deut: A Fall Gen 3:6, A Promise Gen 3:15 and God gives us His plan of Redemption Gen-Rev. II. The History of Israel reveals the Plan: Joshua-Esther: We were in trouble and God wants to help us find our way back to Him. III. In spite of everything we go through, God is our wisdom and hope: Job-Song of Solomon IV. The Prophets get us ready to hear from God's Coming Son: Isaiah-Malachi. The Prophets knew mankind missed Holiness. They offered hope by purifying judgment, repentance, holiness, then joy, beauty and true relationship with God. V. New Testament Gospel: Jesus Christ, God's Son introduces us to His Kingdom: Matthew-John. It is the abundant life of holiness: Knowing God as your Supreme Treasure and relating to Him and others lovingly. VI. We are the Chuch: Learning community living through God's true love: Acts-Jude VII. God keeps His promise of Happiness forever with Him as He brings His Kingdom to Earth and then to a new earth, new heaven and new Jerusalem with Him forever everlasting.: Revelation ===== Email 5/10 Thank you for your prayers and words of encouragement which are of great support and encouragement to us all. I thank the Lord for the grace He has given you as great warriors of prayer and encouragement which are immeasurable in kingdom ministry. May God continue to bless you always. Please pray with us, as Pastors and leaders are praying and planning for a crusade in LaSavann, intercity area of Les Cayes for May 25-28 2023. Please pray for Haiti As the gangs and corruption with kidnaping & rape are spreading from Port-au-Prince to around the country including Les Cayes, we see that Haitians watch for any strangers coming into their neighborhoods and report them to the police. Haitians are standing against the gangs and corruption with the police. It is an ongoing concern and reality. We pray for God's perfect will here, for the hungry people to find food in a legitimate way and for needs of Haitians to be met as they turn to God for their needs to be met, not the gangs. As it is so hot in Haiti during the summer, I go to Florida to visit family and for doctor appointments June 2, then Ohio mid-July and August for fair evangelism, etc. As more Christian Haitians want to be involved in crusade evangelism in Haiti, we pray for them to carry on by the grace of God, We will see what God will do for them & through them. Amen. 1Cor 1:18 "For the preaching of the Cross is to them that perish foolishness, but unto us that are saved it is the power of God." Enclosed is copy of result of study & crusade message God has given me. [linked in our 'texts.html' version-cpl] ===== Mary Davis Reports: May, June 2023 Figure 00 May 18,2023: Pastor Emilio Voltaire went home to be with his Lord. 2Cor 5:8 "..absent from the body present with the Lord." He, like Paul could say to us left behind: 2Tim 4:5, 7-8 "But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of your ministry. I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all who love His appearing." PTL. Pastor Emilio Voltaire, born Dec 5, 1961, saved in 1979, 1 week later was chosen to teach Children's Bible Class. He continued through 2014 when he had a children's conference in January. He brought in, taught & fed 2500 children. Pastor Emilio loved young people and knew they were the hope for the future. In February, 2022 instead of [the] wickedness of Carnival Days, he offered them a Youth conference. Photo 1-3 below. Figure 01 Figure 02 Figure 03 Pastor Emilio has been involved in evangelism in the Les Cayes area & has planted 34 churches. For three years he led the ministry of Evangelism Explosion in the major cities of Haiti. He and his wife Amosa Cherisard also were leaders in Samaritan Purse Ministries for Children. They have led many to the kingdom of God. Pastor Emilio Voltaire, even though he was paralyzed, served as President of the Ligue des Pasteurs du SUD (South Department of Haiti) LIPASH, represented the Fellowship of Haitian Evangelical Pastors of New England, USA and has led in the 2018 founding of the League's Evangelism Commission to promote evangelism & discipleship in the South Department . The Evangelism Commission, under the name he chose, Haiti: Evangelism in Action includes the leadership of 1)President: Pastor Jean Chery (Director of Evangelism for MEBSH ) 56 years in Evangelism; 2)Vice President: Pastor Gerald Carisme, 1990 founder of Pechurs D' Ames d' Haiti (Fishers of Men/Women of Haiti), 33 years in evangelism; 3)Secretary: Pastor Jean Wilfrid Prince, 24 years in evangelism; 4)Treasurer, Madam Pastor Amosa Cherisard Voltaire, 44 years in evangelism; 5)Mary Davis. 30 years in evangelism; and 6)Pastor Emilio Voltaire, founder with 44 years in evangelism has led the way. This was an intervention of God. PTL. A Seminar on Encouraging Evangelism was held in all 20 cities of South Department & in special days of evangelism: Nov. 1&2 and Nov. 18, 2022. 1500 decisions were reported in the South Department of Haiti. Over 100,000 gospel tracts from the USA have been distributed. In 2023, 1000's are reached by crusades. PTL. Below are photos 4-5 of Pastor Emilio at Valere Crusade April 23-30 sponsored by LIPASH. Figure 04 Figure 05a Pastor Emilio called a meeting to plan the next crusade in LaSavann, just 1 week before he died. At an interview, Pastor Emilio said, "Evangelism is like a really good food; the most important thing in the ministry. Churches couldn't have people if they didn't have evangelism." Pastor Emilio Voltaire will be greatly missed in the "Church" in Haiti. We thank the Lord for the grace He showed in the life of His great servant, Pastor Emilio Voltaire. May we be faithful to God, in the work of God until He calls us home "absent from the body present with the Lord.". — One of His, Mary Davis ===== Email July 14 "It is of the LORD's mercy that we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not." Saturday June 3rd we celebrated the life of the founder of our evangelism group, Haiti Evangelism in Action, Pastor Emilio Voltaire. Photo 1: He was given national honor with the Haitian flag placed over his casket. This is nothing compared to his presence with the Lord Psalm 116:15 "Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints." So I have been in the USA in Florida visiting family and doctor appointments. God is good. I had an orthopedic appointment for knee injections just 2 days before the authorization ran out. I arrived with a swollen leg. That doctor sent me for an ultrasound to check for a blood clot. They found a blood clot from my foot to my waist & sent me to the hospital. They did a procedure to remove most of it & put me on a blood thinner. My knee treatment was postponed until August when I am also scheduled for eye surgery. A test for an abnormality showed decreasing calcification since last year. The doctor said that in 20 years, only twice did he see a decrease without treatment. So PTL. I know all things will work out in God's perfect timing. Evangelism continues in Haiti with Pastor Jean Chery as president of Haiti Evangelism in Action. Pastor Prince oversees our evangelistic work. Photo 2: Pastor Prince & family. Photo 3&4: Pastor Prince teaching plan of salvation in seminar & in evangelism with Pastor Sinat. A young man, Jacquelin Lessage, has joined us. Photo 5-6: He went on a mission trip with us to Anse d'Hainault in January. He witnesses everywhere he goes. They both pray for the sick and have seen many recoveries. PTL. Photo 7-8: Pastor Prince, Jacquelin & his wife Nana witness every Tuesday with Pastor & Mrs. Senat of Church of Christ on the Rock Baptist Church in LaSavann, inner city of Les Cayes. Photo 9: This is the church we are helping to rebuild after the August 14 2021 earthquake as funds are available. Photo 10: In this area I led this lady to the Lord.Thank you for your part in the ministry of God. The people in Haiti struggle to have food while we have plenty at our fingertips. I would love to develop a means to distribute food through this church to those people. If anyone has suggestions, perhaps God can use that to meet that need. Thank you for your prayers & support for people around the world for whom God has sent His people to minister to, including Haiti. Pray for Haiti. Unbearable heat day & night & sahara dust storm heading toward Caribbean & Florida. Lam 3:22-23 "..His compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is Thy faithfulness." Love & Prayers, Mary. ===== Aug 24, 2023 Mary Email Report: [1 of 2] A Call from God; A Purpose to Live We must pray for each other as we seek God's will in all things. Are you counting your blessings? [Health] I am thankful for good reports on 1st eye procedure to remove scar tissue from the eye, knee injection therapy and treatment for an extensive lower left side blood clot.[It extended from hip to foot!] Let us pray that God would send revival for America and new life in Jesus for Haiti, and the needs of the people to be met appropriately and adequately. God loves the people of Haiti and they are receptive to hear The Gospel. I must, as long as I am able, do what I can to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to them. So while I take care of medical issues here, and during continued unrest, corruption and violence in streets of Port-au-Prince Haiti, Our Evangelism team continues to spread the gospel in the Les Cayes area. Enclosed are photos in July-August. of street evangelism in Les Cayes: Evangelism with Pastor Senat, his wife Photo #1; Pastor Prince; Jac and his wife Nana: Photo # 2-6. Enclosed is a message "I have Called you by My Name and Created you for My Glory" May God Bless us all. Mary [6pic+1Doc,#1]===== I Have Called You by My Name and Created You for My Glory I came from America: Land of Plenty. I come with deteriorating eyesight, hearing, walking & failing ability to learn the Haitian Creole language. But I come in the name of the Lord our God & Creator with His great message in His Word in John 3:16 “For God so loved the world..” For God so loves you and everyone else very much the same. Amen? (Look at those around you.) Shouldn’t we love them too? How much does God Care? Isaiah 42:1 “But now thus saith the LORD that created thee.. I have called thee by My name, thou art mine.” How blessed we are that our God, who formed us, loves us & wants to be involved in our lives. But what about all the troubles, trials, corruption & suffering we endure? What does God say? Isaiah 42:2-5 “When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee: and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: When thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flames kindle upon thee. For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Savior: .. Since thou was precious in My sight, thou hast been honorable, and I have loved thee.. Fear not for I am with thee. Vs. 7 Even everyone that is called by My name: for I have created him for My Glory; I have formed him; yea, I have made him.” Isaiah 42:10-13 “..I am He: before Me there was no god formed neither shall there be after Me. I even I, am the LORD; and beside Me there is no savior. I have declared, and have saved and have showed.. therefore ye are My witnesses, saith the LORD, that I am God. Yea, before the day was, I am He; there is none who can deliver out of My hand; I will work and who shall let ( hinder) it?” It was Jesus who warned us of an enemy who would steal what we have in God: in John 10:10 “Jesus said, ‘The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they may have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” How about you? Are you on God’s side? Do you want the abundant life He offers as LORD of your life? The enemy will tell you that you can’t right now. But God says in the Bible, that all things are possible with Him. Who will you believe? How can you have the abundant life He offers? Start at the beginning: Truth 1. God: our LORD and Creator of All Good: Rev 4:11 “Thou art worthy, O LORD to receive glory and honor and power: For Thou hast created all things, and for Thy pleasure they are and were created.” God is the one true living LORD of all that He created and He rules with generosity and justice. God chose mankind to take care of the world and be responsible for it as we Gave thanks and honored Him as LORD over all. What happened? Truth 2. The Rebellion of Mankind Against Our LORD God: Sin Isa 53:6a “All we like sheep have gone astray; We have turned everyone to his own way..” Everything that goes wrong is because of choices mankind has made. We rejected God as LORD; We didn’t thank Him for being our generous Creator and Provider; We are our own little god selfishly trying to change the world & other people according to our will. Self-rule will fail. Truth 3. What will God do about our Rebellion Against Him? God’s Justice: Heb 9:27 “And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment.” We are accountable to God for dishonoring Him, for treating others poorly & ruining His world. The judgment is death. We will face Him at a judgment day when He will give the unsaved what they want: separation from Him: the source of life & good things forever. We are all guilty of rebellion against God. Heb 10:31 “It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.” Truth 4. God sent Jesus Christ the Lord to die for us. Isa 53:6 “All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on Him the iniquity of us all.” John 3:16 “For God so loved the world (you) that He gave His only begotten Son (Jesus Christ) that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish (shall not be left to suffer the consequences of his rebellion), but have everlasting life.” Jesus, thankful, honoring & obeying God in all things, loved us and died in our place on the cross. Truth 5. Jesus is our Risen Lord and Savior 1Pet 1:3 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to His abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” God accepted Jesus’ death as payment in full for our sins & raised Him from the dead as Lord & judge of all. Jesus is Savior for all who trusting in Him ask for forgiveness of sin and receive new life in Him. John 3:36 “He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life but the wrath of God abideth on him.” Do you want this new life that Jesus offers to us, His: to be called by His name “Christian” or child of God? In this new life that Jesus offers, God Himself comes to live within us by His Spirit so we can experience the joy of a new restored relationship with the LORD God and our Creator. Come to Him through faith in Christ as your Lord and Savior. Rom 10: 9-10, 13 “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness: and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Our Heavenly Father and Creator says, ‘I have called you by name and created you for My Glory. Will you come?’ 2Thes1:11-12 “Wherefore also we pray always for you that our God would count you worthy of this calling and fulfill all the good pleasure of His goodness and the work of faith and power: that the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you and you in Him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.” ===== Mary Email Report: [2 of 2] Jesus with a heart filled with love says, Just "come unto Me," What holds us back to come unto Jesus? Could it be that monster called self pride, the Bible teaches us against? In a hard time of suffering, unrest, high costs and shortage of food and gasoline, Pastor Prince led his congregation, Church of the Assembly of the Redeemed in Jesus Christ, in 40 days of worship. They closed this time with a project to visit and feed the 900 prisoners crowded into the jail in Les Cayes. Friends in America sponsored the event of love. Enclosed are photos.#1-3. They continue providing pastoral seminars photo #4 on "Encouraging Evangelism" according to Christ's command, Matt 24:14 "And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come." for Jesus message:to every person, "Come unto Me." ( Enclosed message)."all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." God is good all the time. May we stay close to Him and His goodness, Mary [4pic+1doc,#2] “Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matt 11:28 Why is there so much corruption, unrest and violence? Things were difficult in time of Jesus too. In Matt 14:13 Jesus had just heard of the beheading (murder) of John the Baptist, His cousin. “..He departed thence by ship into a desert place apart: and when the people had heard thereof, they followed Him on foot out of the cities.” How would you feel if the government had just killed your cousin? Jesus just wanted to be alone to talk with His Father, God, His LORD whom He always obeyed. Truth 1. God is a good LORD and Creator. V-14 “And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and He healed their sick.” V-15-18 “And when it was evening, His disciples came to Him, saying, ‘This is a desert place, and the time is now past; send the multitude away, that they may go into the villages, and buy them- selves victuals (food).’ But Jesus said unto them, ‘They need not depart; give ye them to eat.’ And they said unto Him, ‘We have but five loaves and two fishes.’ He said, ‘Bring them hither to Me.’” V-19-21 “And He commanded the multitude to sit down on the grass, and took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, He blessed and brake, and gave the loaves to the disciples, and the disciples to the multitude. And they all did eat, and were filled: and they took up of the fragments that remained twelve baskets full. And they that had eaten were about 5000 men besides women and children.” V-22-23 “And straightway Jesus constrained His disciples to get into a ship, and to go before Him unto the other side, while He sent the multitude away. And when He had sent the multitude away, He went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, He was alone.” V-24-25 “But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves, for the wind is contrary. And in the 4th watch (3-6 AM) of the night, Jesus (Christ) went unto them walking on the water.” V-26-28 “And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, ‘It is a spirit;’ and they cried out for fear. But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, ‘Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.’ And Peter answered Him and said, ‘Lord if it be Thou, bid me come unto Thee on the water.’” Truth 2. All Mankind are in Rebellion Against God: Sin: Rejecting/Doubting God; following our own way as god of our own lives. Truth 3. We may not Realize: God will Judge our Rebellion Against Him. The penalty is death: separation from God forever. We fear that death. But yet Peter speaks up, “Lord if it be Thou, bid me come unto Thee on the water.” V-29 “And He said, ‘Come.’” Truth 4. God sent Jesus to die for us. Truth 5. Jesus would rise the 3rd day as Lord and Savior. He calls us to believe in Him, call on Him as our Lord and Savior and follow Him. Will you come? God loves you so much, He has planned during all eternity to bring you back to Himself. Jesus His Son loves you so much, He sacrificed Himself for you by paying your penalty for sin on the cross. Will you believe, put your trust in Him and come forward to be saved by faith in Jesus Christ? To come to God means you are willing to make a change from yourself being Lord of your life to letting God your Creator be Lord of your life who as He is working out His great plan, wants to include you in that wonderful plan of the ages. There will be changes to make when you get out of the boat of what you always knew to follow Jesus when you accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of your life. Peter had to make a change and leave the security he knew and come down out of the ship. V-29 “..And when Peter was come down out of the ship (with His eyes looking unto Jesus) he walked on the water to go to Jesus.” Heb 12:1-2 “Wherefore seeing we are compressed about with so great a cloud of witnesses (Bible heroes of the past who lived by faith), let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us (God’s plan for our life), looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” (Coming again). When we believe and accept Jesus as Lord and Savior we are not perfect but we are saved. Praise God! What could be more important than being in right relationship with our perfect, just, holy and loving Creator? Nothing! But Peter took his eyes off Jesus to the wind and waves, the storms of life. V-30 “But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid, and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, ‘Lord save me.’” “Lord save me!” Are you at a desperate point in your life? God has not been first in your life. Doing things your own way leaves you in a desperate situation. And you need help? Your loving God and your Savior Jesus Christ are waiting for your call: “Lord, save me.” Will you come? Will you call on Jesus to save you? If you have already accepted Christ as your Lord and Savior, will you call on the Lord to help you through your trials? Come forward and let a counselor pray with you. Please come. Jesus is waiting for you. V-31 “And immediately Jesus stretched His hand and caught him (Peter)..” Oh if Jesus were here to take your hand and rescue you from the trials of life. Jesus is here within every born-again believer now and forever. Do you want to put all your faith in Him to save you? To help you? Come to Jesus now. V-31 “...Jesus says, ‘O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?’” V-32 “And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased.” Jesus brought Peter back into the safety of the boat. It was a miracle among many: the wind ceased. Jesus solved all their problems. They just needed to put all their faith and trust in Him. And He can do that for you, according to His perfect will. Jesus says to the believer: Heb 13:5-6 “..I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.” Now just as Jesus has compassion for any person that comes to Him, He cares about you. Come. With Jesus we must care for one another. As Jesus took the hand of the sinking Peter, let’s take the hand of those next to you. Jesus is with us if you gather in His name. He says, “O you of little faith, why do you doubt?” Let’s agree hand in hand, by faith to love and trust God and help each other. Isa 43:7 “Even everyone that is called by My name: for I have created him for My Glory; I have formed him; yea, I have made him.” We will see what God will do for His Glory. Eph 3:21 “Unto Him be Glory in the Church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.” Matt 11:28, Jesus says, Just “Come unto Me.” PTL ===== Video/pphotos @TBC S. Windsor Sun 10/08 See each1helps1 web folder/texts html link on www.aprayernotebook.net/texts.htm ===== 10/12/23 Mary Davis Oct 12, 2023 Dear friends and family, We pray for the people of Israel. This is our world. How do we respond? As we thank God for every blessing He gives Us, may we be more committed to live pleasing to Him. God has blessed me to read Dr. David Jeremiah's book, The World of the End: How to live according to the priorities Jesus taught. Enclosed is a report of that book that blesses me as I go on to Haiti leaving tomorrow, and God willing, to arrive Friday afternoon and may it bless you as well. Thank you. Mary. 6pp[Not-formatted] The World of the End by Dr. David Jeremiah How Jesus’ Prophecy in Matthew 24 Shapes our Priorities Matt 24:3 “..the disciples came unto Him privately, saying, “Tell us, when shall these things be? And what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world (age)?” There is one voice to listen to: The Lord Jesus Christ. It is He who shows us not just what is happening in the world but why it’s happening—and what will happen next. In vs. 2, Jesus had made a profound prediction that could not be denied, but was exactly fulfilled.: “See ye not all these things? Verily, I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.” Jesus answered His disciples in vs. 4-8 “Take heed that no man deceive you. For many shall come in My name, saying, ‘I am Christ;’ and shall deceive many. And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: See that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, pestilences and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of sorrows (escalating birth pains).” (secret of prophecy) Birth Pains Principle: with frequency & intensity of each event gradually increasing Rev 6; Mat 24: 7 Seals: 1. White Horse: Conquering Antichrist; Matt 24:4-5,11 False Christs/Prophets; 2. Red Horse: War & Bloodshed; Matt 24:6-7 Wars & Rumors of Wars; 3. Black Horse: Famine Matt 24:7 4. Pale Horse: Pestilence & Death Matt 24:7-8; 5. Souls under the Altar: Martyrs 6. Whole world trembles: Changes 7. Silence: The Golden Censer Rev 6:1-17; 8:1-5 7 Trumpets: 1. Hail & Fire mixed with Blood 2. Mountain thrown into the Sea 3. The Star Wormwood 4. 1/3 of the Sun, Moon & Stars struck 5. The Plague of Locusts 6. Release of 4 Angels 7. Woe on earth, Worship in heaven Rev 8:6-9:21; 11:15-19 7 Bowls: 1. Ugly, painful Sores 2. Sea Turns to Blood 3. Rivers & Streams of Water Became Blood 4. Sun Scorches People with Fire 5. Darkness 6. Euphrates River Dries Up 7. Tremendous Earthquake: Armageddon Rev 16:1-21 In Prophecy Made Plain Carl G Johnson wrote, “..The signs Jesus promised in Mat 24:4-8 are like birth pains, occurring now, increasing in frequency & pointing toward the rapture of the Church. But the moment the Church is gone, those signs will become much more severe and will throw the post-rapture world of the tribulation into a state of seizures & spasms as described in book of Revelation.” 1 Jesus wants to Teach us about the Future in the Olivet Discourse with signs to look for & how to live. 2 Jesus wants to Transform us for the Future. John 16:1 “These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended.” 3 Jesus wants us to Trust Him with the Future. Rev 1:17-19 John wrote, “And when I saw Him, I fell at His feet as dead. And He laid His right hand upon me, saying unto me, ‘Fear not; I am the First & the Last. I am He that liveth, and was dead: and behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death. Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter;’” We are not to fear or be overwhelmed. God wants us to face the future with confidence and hope. Phil 2:15-16 “That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked & perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world; holding forth the word of life..”