Thursday, April 16. 2009
God Bless Revival America & More! April News
LONGING FOR REVIVAL IN CHURCHES ACROSS
NORTH AMERICA
NORTH AMERICA
We've been traveling again as a team, rejoicing
in what God has been doing! Ben & Amanda headed out to California for a
week of meetings with Bro. Rich Sydlowski and the folks at Mountain Avenue
Baptist Church in Banning, CA. Not only was it beautiful outside, we had some
great meetings inside! Ben preached for the elementary and secondary chapels in
the Christian school. We experienced a freedom to minister and preach, and we
met some wonderful people! We are excited to return in the future to once again
be with these good folks!
in what God has been doing! Ben & Amanda headed out to California for a
week of meetings with Bro. Rich Sydlowski and the folks at Mountain Avenue
Baptist Church in Banning, CA. Not only was it beautiful outside, we had some
great meetings inside! Ben preached for the elementary and secondary chapels in
the Christian school. We experienced a freedom to minister and preach, and we
met some wonderful people! We are excited to return in the future to once again
be with these good folks!
As a Team we traveled to Faith Baptist Church in
Pekin, IL. Pastored by Bro. Tim Collard, we stayed for a full Sunday - Friday
week. Joe spent time teaching an art block class to the Christian school;
Amanda taught a Spanish class, and bro. Ben preached the chapels. (A short video of Joe teaching his art class will be available on
our YouTube channel, http://www.youtube.com/user/beneverson77). The attendance throughout the week was phenomenal. In fact,
even though spring break began on Friday, the record attendance for the week was
that very night! "Revival America!" was the Monday night service, and we
rejoiced in the tenderheartedness of people throughout the week, including that
night.
Pekin, IL. Pastored by Bro. Tim Collard, we stayed for a full Sunday - Friday
week. Joe spent time teaching an art block class to the Christian school;
Amanda taught a Spanish class, and bro. Ben preached the chapels. (A short video of Joe teaching his art class will be available on
our YouTube channel, http://www.youtube.com/user/beneverson77). The attendance throughout the week was phenomenal. In fact,
even though spring break began on Friday, the record attendance for the week was
that very night! "Revival America!" was the Monday night service, and we
rejoiced in the tenderheartedness of people throughout the week, including that
night.
We continued on to Bro. Gerald McPhillips church,
Bethel Baptist in Georgetown, IL, for a Sunday night performance of "Revival
America." This was a new church for us AND a pastor we didn't know! We had a
great time getting to know Pastor and his family, but the special note on this
trip was the "Revival America" performance that night. God seemed to step down
in a special way and really burden some hearts with the great need for revival.
We're praying that God would increase the effectiveness of this program,
particularly during these times in the country. (You can
see Bro. McPhillips recommendation of Revival America! as well as video of part
of the program on our YouTube channel, http://www.youtube.com/beneverson77.)
Bethel Baptist in Georgetown, IL, for a Sunday night performance of "Revival
America." This was a new church for us AND a pastor we didn't know! We had a
great time getting to know Pastor and his family, but the special note on this
trip was the "Revival America" performance that night. God seemed to step down
in a special way and really burden some hearts with the great need for revival.
We're praying that God would increase the effectiveness of this program,
particularly during these times in the country. (You can
see Bro. McPhillips recommendation of Revival America! as well as video of part
of the program on our YouTube channel, http://www.youtube.com/beneverson77.)
BEN & JOE JOIN THE CALVARY QUARTET
FOR CONCERTS
FOR CONCERTS
We joined the Calvary Quartet for several
churches and had a great time back with the Quartet! Ben played piano and sang
and Joe filled in on baritone. We had the privilege of joining with Evangelist
Rich Tozour at his annual Pastor's Golf Retreat near Huntsville, AL. Bro. Jim
Schettler was the speaker for the Monday and Tuesday night services and we had
some sweet services! Tuesday night lasted nearly 3 hours with pastors sharing
testimonies and we were even asked to sing again after it was all over! We
truly were blessed to fellowship with these men.
churches and had a great time back with the Quartet! Ben played piano and sang
and Joe filled in on baritone. We had the privilege of joining with Evangelist
Rich Tozour at his annual Pastor's Golf Retreat near Huntsville, AL. Bro. Jim
Schettler was the speaker for the Monday and Tuesday night services and we had
some sweet services! Tuesday night lasted nearly 3 hours with pastors sharing
testimonies and we were even asked to sing again after it was all over! We
truly were blessed to fellowship with these men.
BIRTHDAY BASHES IN ALABAMA & MOVING
HE MUSIC STUDIO
HE MUSIC STUDIO
We celebrated Amanda's birthday, and Bethany's
birthday, and Miles birthday! The time is flying by!! We are in Alabama for
Bethany's and Miles' birthdays, since we are moving our studio out of Riverview
Baptist Church. It was a big job to get all the equipment out, but now we're set
to find a new location. We are very grateful to the church for voting to allow
our studio into the church almost 3 years ago. It has been a privilege and a
HUGE help to us to have a place where we could return and record our music. We
will miss the church and the people; we wish the people and their new pastor
well as they seek to renovate the older building and use it all for the glory of
the Lord!
birthday, and Miles birthday! The time is flying by!! We are in Alabama for
Bethany's and Miles' birthdays, since we are moving our studio out of Riverview
Baptist Church. It was a big job to get all the equipment out, but now we're set
to find a new location. We are very grateful to the church for voting to allow
our studio into the church almost 3 years ago. It has been a privilege and a
HUGE help to us to have a place where we could return and record our music. We
will miss the church and the people; we wish the people and their new pastor
well as they seek to renovate the older building and use it all for the glory of
the Lord!
PRAISES & PRAYER
REQUESTS
REQUESTS
- PRAISE! Down in Alabama, Amanda's
uncle Jay helped Joe fix the back of his trailer which had been ripped open. It
looks almost as good as new! And what's better, no rain water will get in.
Thank you uncle Jay!
- PRAISE! We were getting ready to
head out from IL, when Ben heard a hissing sound. He investigated and found a
hole in one of our dually tires. We unhooked and took it to Firestone. They
took off the wrong side tires, and found ANOTHER leak! Praise God for their
mistake! We found that problem before we left. We're getting those two tires
replaced down here in Alabama before we hit the road back to Michigan.
- PRAYER REQUEST: We're asking for
your prayer that Amanda will be reconsidered for coverage for her medications.
We are reapplying for coverage, which amounts to about $300 per month. Would
you pray that these would be covered once again?
BRO. BEN RELEASES NEW CD, "I'LL PRAY
AGAIN"
AGAIN"
After several months of hard work, Bro. Ben's new
CD is finally being released! Due out April 30th, this CD includes a lot more
original songs than our previous CDs. You will be able to purchase this CD from
our website, OR as downloads! Be looking on our website April 30th for exact
ordering information!
CD is finally being released! Due out April 30th, this CD includes a lot more
original songs than our previous CDs. You will be able to purchase this CD from
our website, OR as downloads! Be looking on our website April 30th for exact
ordering information!
JERRY SIVNSKTY GUESTS ON "FINDING THE
FAITHUL" THIS SUNDAY
FAITHUL" THIS SUNDAY
You won't want to miss this Sunday's return of
"Finding the Faithful!" Evangelist Jerry Sivnskty is the guest, and he talks
candidly about the state of fundamentalism today as well as challenging
Christian leaders and layman alike! Visit us this Sunday and beyond to download
this great interview!
"Finding the Faithful!" Evangelist Jerry Sivnskty is the guest, and he talks
candidly about the state of fundamentalism today as well as challenging
Christian leaders and layman alike! Visit us this Sunday and beyond to download
this great interview!
We're headed up to Michigan for several weeks; we
are praying that God would continue to bless and guide as we forge ahead. We
are also excited to announce our Bible Revival Ministry board for this
year:
are praying that God would continue to bless and guide as we forge ahead. We
are also excited to announce our Bible Revival Ministry board for this
year:
- Dr. Dan Dickerson, senior pastor Calvary Baptist
Church, Midland, MI
- Pastor Bill Phillips, senior pastor Faith Baptist
Church, Pembine, WI
- Pastor Mike Reece, assistant pastor Calvary
Baptist Church, Midland, MI
- Dr. Dana Everson, music faculty, Northland
International University, Dunbar, WI
- Pastor John Tracy, music pastor, Hillsdale Baptist
Church, Tampa, FL
We appreciate these men and what they do for our
ministry.
ministry.
Until next month, stay faithful to God and
continue to ask Him to revive us again!
continue to ask Him to revive us again!
Bro. Ben Everson & Bible Revival
Ministries
Ministries
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