Pastor Mitch Minney

Greetings dear brothers and sisters,

I hope this letter finds you prosperous and in good health.

I realize there are many people outside the church who are put off and even disgusted by our display of affection for our God and Savior. Many church folk are also embarrassed for us and by us. The truth is however, that if they knew the depths of darkness that Jesus rescued me from and the wonderful gifts of life that he has blessed me with instead of the punishment I deserved…They would have a better understanding why I start jumping, yelling, flailing, crying, laughing, bumping into things, falling over people and running in circles…I’m excited…my master is near….I want to lick his face…And he loves it!!!

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Pastor Venita Weed

Greetings, in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Thank you for the Voice and all of the articles of encouragement each month. I look forward to these each month and always enjoy them. Somehow, it helps me to get to know each one who writes them. I Think a little of their own personality and love for God comes through. I thought I would tell you a little about myself so when you send me the Voice again you will know a little more about me.

Since December 10^th, I have been a Christian 57 years. I was 26 years of age when Jesus saved my husband and I both at the same time. We were saved in the Pastors home in Bakersfield California. We began to work in almost every Phase of Ministry of the Church. I started out as my sister’s assistant in the "Beginners Class". I then went on to the Primary Class and from there I learned as I studied and prepared to teach them as I found out it to be true. " A little child shall lead them." While trying to explain " The Trinity" to them one Sunday morning, a young girl- (Missionary’s Daughter) spoke up and said, "Sister Weed it is like this, an egg is an illustration, it is one egg but has three distinct parts the shell, the white and the yolk". I never forgot that lesson and have used it many times since.

I went from the Primary Class to the Junior Class, then to the Intermediate Class, The Teens Class and Sunday school Superintendent for the Primary Department. From there, I went to the Extension Department of the Church, Teaching and ministering in one of the local hospitals, Young Peoples Leader and Adult Bible Teacher.

My Husband worked in the Ministry of Sunday school Superintendent, Song Leader and as part of the Jail Ministry. We also worked in the Ministry our Church did at the Rescue Mission. We spent around nine or ten years working in the local Church and this prepared us for being Pastors. We were Pastors in Northern California. My Husband had to retire when he was

Fifty-nine years of age because of health problems. We then worked in the Churches we attended, as Sunday school Superintendent, Song Leader (today would be called Worship Leaders), Adult Bible Teachers and wherever we were needed.

I will be eighty-three years of age July the 3rd and find no place for retirement. I still teach the Adult Bible Class, Preach and Sing.

"The Blessings and Strength of my precious Lord has been abundant. He has enabled, strengthened and faithfully kept me and I marvel at his love, patience and longsuffering for although I have failed and blown it and messed it up terribly at times. He has never once given up on me but patiently, lovingly, disciplined and molded me. I have found in the last two or three years it seems his word is clearer and open than ever before. I believe this just proves that he is coming soon. In addition, he desires to bring Revival to his chosen people and pour out his Holy Spirit in a great manner as never before. I want to be n on this and see America turn back to God. I do not know how much longer I will be here, but as Peter said in 2^nd Peter Chapter 1: "Moreover I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though you know them and be established in the present truth. Yes I thin it necessary as long as I am in this Tabernacle to stir you up by way of remembrance. Verse 15 says this is my prayer and endeavor for I wish to leave behind me that rich spiritual inheritance for my children, grandchildren, and great =great. So I say with Peter,, "Moreover I will endeavor that you may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance. "For while I am here by the Grace and strength of our Lord, I want to work for him as long as possible. I believe it is so important to leave behind a "Rich Spiritual Inheritance" for the generation coming up.

First we must possess "The Land" ourselves, then build for God and leave it a rich productive land for them as in1^st Chr. Chapter 8 and 2^nd Chr. 1^st through the 7^th chapters. This also comes by constantly building those altars of rededication and consecration, as we read in several passages of the scriptures starting with Gen.8, 20 and 21 I intend to preach a message soon on "Rebuilding Altars". For I found such a relevant vital subject as I began reading, the bible through for this year as so many of the Patriarchs did in their walk with God. It is a glorious study concerning particular altars that these servants of the "Most High God built in times of travel, suffering, times of severe trial and also in time of Great Rejoicing and Worship."

God Richly Bless you in your Ministry for Him.

Your Servant in Christ,

Venita Weed

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Hello Mitch & Lena,

Jesus & His Bride, the Great Love Feast

As I was in the Secret Place of worship and prayer the Holy Spirit gave me a vision of the beautiful Bride, dressed in her wedding gown, sitting on the Throne Room Floor of heaven. As she sat there, I noticed that the reflection of the helm of her wedding gown rippled across the Throne Room Floor. (This effect was almost like seeing yourself, as a child, in the reflection of waters of lake when the wind would blow.) As she sat there in her time of waiting, I saw our Lord appear in my vision from the right side. He was dressed in Groom's attire, and as He walked He was perfectly fit and beautiful. At this time she did not know Jesus was there, behind her walking towards her. He gently tapped her on the right shoulder, with a smile of favor and love. She turned her head towards Jesus to see Him. At this time, there was a gaze in each of their eyes that locked in Great Love for each other. He took her by the right hand and she stood face to face, with her Heavenly Groom. Suddenly, the vision enlarged, and I saw Jesus begin to waltz with His Bride. Each step they took, He lovingly led her across the Throne Room Floor. Arm and arm, hand and hand they continued in this vision for almost ten minuets. During this time, the Bride was in such bliss that she threw her neck back in pure bliss of this Heavenly Waltz, still relying on Jesus to lead her. Still holding onto Him hand in hand. While her neck was thrown backward, gracefully, I watched her hair gently touch the Throne Room Floor. Without her knowing, while she wasn't looking, Jesus stepped into her and continued in the Waltz; they became one. As they continued in the Waltz, there was a time when the Bride looked up to her Lover, and immediately Jesus stepped out of her so she could see Him, still holding arm in arm in the Waltz. As they continued in the Waltz, the Bride stepped into Jesus, and He into her. The vision ended.

Sharing God's Dream,

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