"LET THERE BE LIGHT" Ministries
Volume #22 April - June, 2017 Issue #105
"There are many precious truths contained in the Word of God, but it is 'PRESENT TRUTH' that the flock needs now." Early Writings, p 63.
Elder: robert sessler
E-mail address: lightmin@terragon.com
Scenario of Events in These Last Days, part 3
In our last Newsletter we discovered that after the fourth event of Secular Sunday Laws being locally passed or enforced in various Countries, States, Districts and Cities, then evil spirits will appear, miracles will be performed, and people will be told to obey the Sunday Laws and to keep Sunday holy.
We then learned that in the 6th event calamities will continue to increase and begin to occur one after another, and the blame for this is continued to be cast upon Sabbath-keepers for not keeping Sunday holy.
After this event occurs then the National Sunday law is passed in America, with violators being punished in an ever increasing scale of penalties. Then we learned that in the 8th event Satan comes personating Jesus Christ and commands the world to keep Sunday holy. And what will happen when God's people proclaim that this "majestic being of dazzling brightness" whom the majority of the world are worshiping and following as Jesus, is really Satan--the enemy of God and man? A few people will listen, but the majority will become incensed and enraged, and with furious zeal they will hunt down and persecute God's people and seek to rid them from the earth in order to be able to enjoy the supposed temporal millennium in their New World Order in peace.
After Satan comes personating Jesus Christ, then the 9th event is that the Sunday Law becomes universal around the world. Then the 10th event occurs where the decree goes forth that no one can buy or sell without having the Mark of the Beast.
After this the 11th event occurs where the Death Decree goes forth denouncing those who refuse to worship the Beast or its Image and will not accept the Mark as deserving of the severest punishment, and giving the people liberty, after a certain time, to put these Sabbath-keepers to death.
So now we have seen the first 11 events to occur in these last days. But what event happens after the Death Decree is issued? And also how many people will die in the Lord or will be murdered in order for the wicked to enjoy their supposed temporal millennium in peace and without continued disasters occurring one after another? This is what we will discover in this Newsletter.
After the Death Decree is issued, then the next event to occur is:
Event #12 – Every person’s decision is made on whom to worship, they will receive either the seal of the Living God or the Mark of the Beast, and the number of the 144,000 is made up.
“When the final test shall be brought to bear upon men, then the line of distinction will be drawn between those who serve God and those who serve Him not. While the observance of the false Sabbath in compliance with the law of the state, contrary to the fourth commandment, will be an avowal of allegiance to a power that is in opposition to God, the keeping of the true Sabbath, in obedience to God's law, is an evidence of loyalty to the Creator. While one class, by accepting the sign of submission to earthly powers, receive the mark of the beast, the other choosing the token of allegiance to divine authority, receive the seal of God.” Great Controversy, p 605.
“If the light of truth has been presented to you, revealing the Sabbath of the fourth commandment, and showing that there is no foundation in the Word of God for Sunday observance, and yet you still cling to the false sabbath, refusing to keep holy the Sabbath which God calls "My holy day," you receive the mark of the beast. When does this take place? When you obey the decree that commands you to cease from labor on Sunday and worship God, while you know that there is not a word in the Bible showing Sunday to be other than a common working day, you consent to receive the mark of the beast, and refuse the seal of God. If we receive this mark in our foreheads or in our hands, the judgments pronounced against the disobedient must fall upon us. But the seal of the living God is placed upon those who conscientiously keep the Sabbath of the Lord.” Review and Herald, July 13, 1897, par 6.
“There can be only two classes. Each party is distinctly stamped, either with the seal of the living God, or with the mark of the beast or his image.” Review and Herald, January 30, 1900, par 4.
“Every case had been decided for life or death. While Jesus had been ministering in the sanctuary, the judgment had been going on for the righteous dead, and then for the righteous living. Christ had received His kingdom, having made the atonement for His people and blotted out their sins. The subjects of the kingdom were made up. The marriage of the Lamb was consummated.” Early Writings, p 280.
Now, who are these number of subjects which consummate the marriage of Christ?
“And after these things I saw four angels standing on the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, nor on the sea, nor on any tree. And I saw another angel ascending from the east, having the seal of the living God: and he cried with a loud voice to the four angels, to whom it was given to hurt the earth and the sea, Saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads. And I heard the number of them which were sealed: and there were sealed an hundred and forty and four thousand”. Revelation 7:1-4.
“The living saints, 144,000 in number”. Early Writings, p 15.
“The true people of God, who have the spirit of the work of the Lord and the salvation of souls at heart, will ever view sin in its real, sinful character. They will always be on the side of faithful and plain dealing with sins which easily beset the people of God. Especially in the closing work for the church, in the sealing time of the one hundred and forty-four thousand who are to stand without fault before the throne of God, will they feel most deeply the wrongs of God's professed people.” Testimonies, vol 3, p 266.
“John saw a Lamb on Mount Zion, and with Him 144,000 having His Father's name written in their foreheads. They bore the signet of heaven. They reflected the image of God. They were full of the light and the glory of the Holy One. If we would have the image and superscription of God upon us, we must separate ourselves from all iniquity. We must forsake every evil way, and then we must trust our cases in the hands of Christ. While we are working out our own salvation with fear and trembling, God will work in us to will and to do of His own good pleasure.” Review and Herald, March 19, 1889, par 6.
So the number of the 144,000 is literal, not symbolic, because John heard the number of them that were sealed. These are living people, not dead ones, who make up this special group who will stand with Christ on Mount Zion. The 144,000 are also made up of saints, or those people who are converted, dedicated and holy to the Lord. This group is also made up in these last days, because they receive the seal of the living God while they still live, which cannot be given without first passing the test on the Image and the Mark of the Beast! This means dear ones that each one of us today have the privilege and honor to become one of the 144,000 and to enter into marriage with the Lamb of God if we will indeed separate from all sin, forsake every evil way, and trust our cases fully in the hands of Christ!
As this is true then: “Let us strive with all the power that God has given us to be among the hundred and forty-four thousand.” Review and Herald, March 9, 1905, par 4.
Now what happens next after every person receives either the seal of the Living God or the Mark of the Beast, and the literal number of the 144,000 is made up?
Event #13 – Christ finishes His intercessory work in the Most Holy Place of the Heavenly Sanctuary, and probation for world closes.
"At that time shall Michael stand up, the great Prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, everyone that shall be found written in the book." Daniel 12:1.
“After Jesus rises up from the mediatorial throne, every case will be decided.” Selected Messages, book 3, p 399.
“He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still.” Revelation 22:11.
“I was pointed down to the time when the third angel's message was closing. The power of God had rested upon His people; they had accomplished their work and were prepared for the trying hour before them. They had received the latter rain, or refreshing from the presence of the Lord, and the living testimony had been revived. The last great warning had sounded everywhere, and it had stirred up and enraged the inhabitants of the earth who would not receive the message.
“I saw angels hurrying to and fro in heaven. An angel with a writer's inkhorn by his side returned from the earth and reported to Jesus that his work was done, and the saints were numbered and sealed. Then I saw Jesus, who had been ministering before the ark containing the ten commandments, throw down the censer. He raised His hands, and with a loud voice said, ‘It is done.’ And all the angelic host laid off their crowns as Jesus made the solemn declaration, ‘He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still.’
“Every case had been decided for life or death....And the kingdom, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, was given to Jesus and the heirs of salvation, and Jesus was to reign as King of kings and Lord of lords.” Early Writings, p 279-280.
“When Jesus ceases to plead for man, the cases of all are forever decided....Probation closes; Christ's intercessions cease in heaven. This time finally comes suddenly upon all, and those who have neglected to purify their souls by obeying the truth are found sleeping.” Testimonies, vol 2, p 191.
Oh dear ones, let us be wide awake, watching, praying and working for our Lord in faithfulness and ever increasing determination, lest we be found sleeping, passed by and become lost!
“The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved.” Jeremiah 8:20.
“But many will be found wanting in that great day. The precious hours of probation will have passed by unimproved, and when it is too late the mournful cry will be heard, The harvest is passed, the summer is ended, and my soul is not saved. When the righteous Judge shall proclaim the destiny of all fixed–‘He which is filthy, let him be filthy still...and he that is holy, let him be holy still’--it will be a time when the most careless, the most trifling will come to their senses and discern that the truly wise were those who loved God and kept His commandments.
“Long have the gates stood ajar for you, long has the heavenly light been shining upon your path. Let it not be slighted, but gather up its precious rays to reflect upon others. Jesus loves us and we should love one another. We should be meek and lowly, pure and undefiled, and if we are thus we shall meet the approval of God here, and the blessed "Well done" when the Master comes.” Manuscript Releases, vol 19, p 192-193.
So then:
“While it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts”. Hebrews 3:15.
“And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying. But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.” Romans 13:11-14.
So far we have seen the scenario of the first 13 events, covering from today to all the way to the close of probation. But how many people will die in the Lord or will be murdered throughout these first 13 events until probation closes?
The Beast and its Image are very quiet about the extent of persecution and the amount of deaths that will soon come upon those who refuse to go along with the plan to worship on Sunday. But not all of the groups connected with Lucifer are so quiet regarding this future persecution, and especially is this true of the Luciferic and Occultic groups seeking for the New Age and the New or One World Order to become established.
Christopher Hyatt, who is the head of the secret society called Order of the Golden Dawn, states:
"I perceive, on a mass scale, that the New Age is not going to come into being as so many people believe and wish to believe. I see it as requiring a...lot of blood, disruption, chaos and pain for a mass change to occur." Magical Blend, Issue #16, 1987, p 22.
The Maitreya, or a false christ of the New Age, states:
"Man must change or die; there is no other course." Reappearance of the Christ, p 246, by Benjamin Creme.
So those Christians who choose to be loyal to the living God of Heaven, being obedient only to Him and His truth, who worship Him on His seventh day Sabbath, who refuse to obey the command of the One World Church and One World Government to worship on Sunday, will be considered antagonistic to this One World Order and will be targeted for removal out of it!
"Those who fall back to old-time religions are trying to hide in the past...Such timidity is unacceptable. We have to face the world as it is, doing what is necessary to save it....A growing number of people...are sponsoring a backlash against the wave of religious fundamental fanaticism...The right course to take is that which will lead to a new world of unity and world law." Solar Man, p 244-247, by Thomas Ehrenzeller.
In fact Ehrenzeller states that this backlash against fundamental Christians,
"is the final, most critical stage in the maturation and civilization of man." Solar Man, p 6.
But it is not just New Age advocates that are saying these things. Even "spirit guides", which we know to be evil angels, have already revealed years ago that after all those who refuse to go along with the Plan are removed, then there will be:
"The New Age [which] will bring joy and happiness unexcelled since the days of the Atlantean era." But only those whose minds are "open to the reality of one world" will be around to enjoy this "wondrous era." Threshold To Tomorrow, p 206-207, by Ruth Montgomery.
But just how many people are estimated as needing to be eliminated from the earth in order to bring about this “wonderous era” of Lucifer’s great One World Order Plan? New Age advocate, Barbara Marx Hubbard states:
"No worldly peace can prevail until the self-centered members of the planetary body [Christians] either change or die. That is the choice....Destruction...[to] those who refuse to be born into God-centered, universal life....Only the God-centered will survive to inherit the powers of a universal species....
"It must be done for the sake of the future of the whole. So be it; be prepared for the selection process which is now beginning....
"We will use whatever means we must to make this act of destruction as quick and painless as possible to the one half of the world who are capable of evolving." Barbara Marx Hubbard in Prophecy in the News, April, 1990; quoted in Globalism, p 2-4, by Raymond Blanton.
As only "one half" of the world's population are estimated as being capable of evolving into this One World Order, then the other half of the world's population must be targeted for destruction! Since the population of the world is estimated today at over 7 billion, then this means that more than 3 ½ billion people are targeted to be murdered in order to establish Lucifer’s One World Order!
But how could all these followers of Satan actually be led to go along with the mass murder of such a staggering amount of their fellow human beings? It is because they believe in the false doctrine of the immortality of the soul. They believe that when someone dies they do not really cease to exist, but they just have another chance to properly evolve into someone who will accept the Plan and thus be accepted back into the physical world. Thus this plan for mass murder is not feared or looked upon as being in-human or evil, but is seen to be something desirable in order to more quickly bring about the establishment of the One World Order.
Now the Bible states that death is just like sleep (see John 11:11-14; 1 Corinthians 11:30, 15:20), that the dead know not anything (Ecclesiastes 9:5-6), that all the dead will be resurrected either to eternal life because their actions were judged to be good and founded in the Lord Jesus (see John 5:28-29; 1 Corinthians 15:51-52; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18; Luke 14:14), or they will afterwards be resurrected to suffer the lake of fire and eternal death because their actions were judged to be evil and founded in the devil (see John 5:28-29; 2 Peter 2:9; Revelation 20:11-15).
But it is important to understand that since the followers of Lucifer believe in the immortality of the soul, then the killing of all who oppose the Plan for a One World Order is not looked upon as being wrong.
"Death is not a disaster to be feared; the work of the Destroyer is not cruel or undesirable...therefore, there is much destruction permitted by the Custodians of The Plan and much evil turned into good." Alice Bailey, the great High Priestess of the New Age Movement, quoted in Whole Life Times, Winter, 1986-1987, p 57, 71-72.
Do you begin to realize the immensity of what is soon to break forth upon the world? Persecution and "a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation" (see 2 Timothy 3:12; Daniel 12:1). This planned persecution and murder of over 3 ½ billion people today will more than rival the persecution of the Christians during any time in the history of this world! It will be greater than the millions of Early Christians which suffered and died by the hand of the Romans; greater than the 50 million Protestants which suffered and died by the hand of the Papacy during the Dark Ages (see The Other End of the World, p 127, 191, by Roger Rusk); and greater than the 1-3 million French people which suffered and died during the French Revolution (see The French Revolution, p 419, by Nesta Webster).
Those who choose to follow Lucifer's Plan will be blinded to think that their long hoped for Millennial New Age of peace and tranquility will not become a reality until all the people of the world – especially Sabbath-keepers – compromise and change their beliefs, or are eliminated to then have a supposed second chance to change.
Benjamin Creme readily admits that:
"Man must share [in Luciferic beliefs] or die....
"Those who remain adamant will eventually find themselves in the minority and will have to live with it or withdraw from this life....
"They will find it impossible, however, to halt the momentum of change, and eventually will have to adapt to the new conditions...the alternative is annihilation." Maitreya's Mission, p 109, 128, by Benjamin Creme.
Alice Bailey writes:
"We are told that Light and Love and Power and Death must be invoked to fulfill the purpose of the Coming One [the Rider from the secret place, or Lucifer]....
"Light, with which to see the new vision...
"Love...the fixed determination to do what is best for the whole of humanity, or for the group....
"Power...the ability to know the Plan and to work for its furtherance...
"And Death...the ‘power to relinquish,’ [or take away life], which becomes in time the characteristic of the pledged disciple. The New Era is coming; the new ideals, the new civilization, the new modes of life, of education, of religious presentation and of government are slowly precipitating and naught can stop them. They can, however, be delayed by the reactionary types of people, by the ultra-conservative and closed minds, and by those who cling with adamantive determination to their beloved theories [or truths of God's Word], their interpretations and their peculiar and oft narrow understanding of the presented ideals. They are the ones who can and do hold back the hour of liberation [of the world from everything against the Coming One--or Lucifer]....these must all be brought under the power of death. They can be relinquished with safety and security and not fear of results..." The Externalisation of the Hierarchy, p 276-279, by Alice Bailey.
As the catastrophes at sea, land, air, and other natural desolations are to continue one after another, who did we learn will all these catastrophes be blamed on? It will be blamed upon those who refuse to change or compromise their beliefs in God and His word in order to receive the Mark of the Beast and be accepted in the One World Order. So you can see that the followers of Lucifer, from both the apostate Christian and Occultic ranks, will be determined to find and kill God's people so that they can finally enjoy the peace and tranquility promised them in the temporal millennium of the One World Order.
But remember dear ones, do not worry about all this, but cling ever closer to Jesus, stand fast in the faith, and be of good courage, because God will never forsake you!
“Have not I 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.
“Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees. Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompense; he will come and save you.” Isaiah 35:3-4.
“Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.” 1 Corinthians 16:13.
“Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria (Lucifer), nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there be more with us than with him: With him is an arm of flesh; but with us is the LORD our God to help us, and to fight our battles. And the people rested themselves upon the words”. 2 Chronicles 32:7-8.
“Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God...will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work”. 1 Chronicles 28:20.
“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.” Matthew 28:19-20.
Besides, all this fierce persecution is necessary in order to bring every person on earth to decide to either follow the God of heaven and keep all His commandments – including the Sabbath, or to follow the god of this earth and keep all his commandments – including keeping Sunday holy. And once this occurs, then probation closes for the world, and we are one more event closer to going home!
Now what happens after the 13th event occurs and Christ ceases His intercessory work in the Most Holy Place of the Heavenly Sanctuary, and probation for the world closes? This is what we will discover in our next Newsletter.
MINISTRY NEWS
ANCIENT BABYLON
After many years of research, we have finally released much of our amazing discovery regarding ancient Babylon. You can find this research on our website under Babylon (actual link: http://www.lightministries.com/id955.htm). You will not believe how much of Babylon is still alive in the world today in culture, beliefs, and practices! May God help all of His people to be wide awake and to escape from Babylon wherever it is found!
TRUE CHURCH WEBSITE
In the past 3 months the Lord is continuing to bless our TrueChurchofGod.info website.
April - 15,071 hits; 2,647 visitors; 6,662 Present Truth documents viewed; over 1 billion bytes downloaded.
May - 13,782 hits; 2,205 visitors; 6,415 Present Truth documents viewed; over 914 million bytes downloaded.
June - 15,421 hits; 2,328 visitors; 6,553 Present Truth documents viewed; over 1 billion bytes downloaded.
So for these past 3 months over 2.9 Billion bytes of information were downloaded from this Gospel Truth website by over 7,100 visitors! PRAISE BE TO GOD!
LTBL MINISTRIES WEBSITE
In the past 3 months the Lord is also continuing to bless our LightMinistries.com website!
April - 231,216 hits; 30,899 visitors; 67,772 Present Truth documents viewed; over 195.82 billion bytes downloaded.
May - 254,235 hits; 36,030 visitors; 80,098 Present Truth documents viewed; over 180 billion bytes downloaded.
June - 236,528 hits; 31,273 visitors; 72,938 Present Truth documents viewed, over 159.41 billion bytes downloaded.
So for these past 3 months over 535 Billion bytes of information were downloaded from this Gospel Truth website by over 98,200 visitors! MAY GOD BE PRAISED!!
HOME CHURCH
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MINISTRY NEEDS
"Let There Be Light" Ministries is committed to the spreading of the full present truth gospel message worldwide, and has been doing so since 1986. This Ministry has operating expenses covering the areas of: printing, publishing, and writing of present truth books, booklets, tracts, and other literature; DVD, video and audio taping, production, and distribution; supporting several ministers and workers in foreign Countries; mail order – both domestic and foreign; traveling to hold meetings – both locally, nationally, and internationally; answering correspondence and questions regarding the message of truth; offering National and International Bible studies; sending free present truth literature to contacts in many poor Countries; etc.
Your gracious prayers and support is greatly appreciated and needed. Without the Lord's guidance, blessings, and your support, this Ministry could not continue to reach out worldwide with the precious message of Revelation 14:6-12 & 18:1-5.
May our God and Saviour continue to lead and guide all those who have helped us reach souls who sit in darkness with the precious light of gospel truth. May our supporters remember that they share in each and every soul who has been reached by this Ministry and converted to the Lord and His present truth!
GENERAL FOREIGN MISSION WORK NEEDS
We are currently supporting several workers in many different Countries on a monthly basis. We check into the economy of each area and supply a base support which is adequate depending on their situation, but not extravagant. This base support is to ensure that the monthly needs of each worker and family is met for that month so that the worker may devote full time to the ministry work. In addition to this, we are sending extra materials for evangelism, and money for printing, publishing, holding meetings, traveling, and other necessary areas in spreading the Present Truth in their Country. And as the work extends, especially will the expenses for evangelism expand. Whatever you can send to help in this necessary and vital area is greatly appreciated.
The work of spreading God's present truth is not to be limited, but must extend world-wide to every nation, kindred, tongue, and people before our Saviour can come (Matthew 24:14). What better way of spreading the Present Truth Gospel than by having workers who speak the native language, who reside in that particular Country, who can live and preach the truth, visit the interests in their homes, and spread the printed truth translated into their native language!
"Our publications should be printed in other languages, that foreign nations may be reached. Much can be done through the medium of the press, but still more can be accomplished if the influence of the living preacher goes with our publications....The Lord has moved upon men of other tongues and has brought them under the influence of the truth, that they might be qualified to labor in His cause." Testimonies, vol 3, p 204-205.
Please financially help us to continue supporting our current ministers and workers on a consistent basis, so that the spreading of the truth will not be interrupted but can quickly lighten this dark world with the glory of God.
"Every opportunity should be improved to extend the truth to other nations. This will be attended with considerable expense, but expense should in no case hinder the performance of this work. Means are of value only as they are used to advance the interest of the kingdom of God. The Lord has lent men means for this very purpose, to use in sending the truth to their fellow men." Testimonies, vol 3, p 208.
SPECIFIC MONTHLY FOREIGN MISSION WORK NEEDS
KENYA, East Africa:
M Printing and mailing expenses for booklets and tracts to Kenya.
M Printing of booklets and tracts in Kenya.
M Projector, screen, and evangelistic film for non-SDA outreach.
M Mailing cartons of KJV Bibles and Spirit of Prophecy books.
M Purchase of printing machine to aid in publication of present truth--$3,500.
PAPUA NEW GUINEA:
M Printing and mailing expenses for booklets and tracts to PNG.
M Printing of booklets and tracts in PNG.
M Mailing cartons of KJV Bibles and Spirit of Prophecy books.
M Used SOP books.
M Clothes to pass out to naked villagers.
PHILIPPINE Islands:
M Mailing cartons of KJV Bibles and Spirit of Prophecy books.
M Printing of booklets and tracts in Philippines.
M Printing and mailing expenses for booklets and tracts to Philippines.
M Printing 100,000 tracts in Philippines--$1,450.
UGANDA, East Africa:
M Monthly operating expenses for the publication work already established there.
M Mailing cartons of KJV Bibles and Spirit of Prophecy books.
ZAMBIA, Central Africa:
M Monthly operating expenses for the publication work already established there.
M Start up costs to open a Health Center and Herbal Store--$6,000.
M Donations of any amount to help with construction of a home–$12,000 total cost.
M Mailing cartons of KJV Bibles and Spirit of Prophecy books.
M Donations of any amount to help purchase a vehicle–$6,000 total cost.
ZIMBABWE, Africa:
M Printing and mailing expenses for booklets and tracts to Zimbabwe.
M Printing of booklets and tracts in Zimbabwe.
M Donations of any amount to help with construction of a home–$12,000 total cost.
M Mailing cartons of KJV Bibles and Spirit of Prophecy books.
M Donations of any amount to help purchase a vehicle–$6,000 total cost.
Please be sure to mark all donated monies for any of the above Ministry or Foreign Mission needs. 100% of all donated monies will go where specified. Unspecified donations will go where needed. Thank you very much for making this evangelistic work possible, and may God's richest blessings attend you and yours.
LETTERS to "LET THERE BE LIGHT" Ministries
Thanks brothers in Christ.
I have received your leaflets that contains good prophetic teaching, and other spiritual teaching, I'm continuing reading and it really strengthen my faith. May the Lord strengthen your ministry reach the entire world, thanks and be much blessed for the good work you are doing.
Yours brother in Christ, M.N., Internet.
Yes, thank you so much...I have started sharing, and will pray that lives will be touched and may the Holy Spirit impress the readers so they may have open minds to continue to search for the truth, and the truth shall set them free!
Thanks for your ministry, may God continue to be lifted up as we continue to spread the gospel, first to our families and friends, and later in to the world...
Blessings, B.R., California.
Thank you Elder Robert,
My husband and I removed our names from the corporate SDA church list in 2015 due to the great apostasy of our leaders. We worship in our home. God has greatly blessed our decision to leave the organized corporate Church. My husband was licensed as a minister after we left by a Sabbath Baptist congregation. They have no creed, but let each individual come to their own conclusions based on Scripture and the leading of the Holy Spirit. They recognized God's call on my husband's life. He told them he was not giving up the truth in Adventism. He does prison ministry, warns Adventists still in the corporate Church and counsels with people across the country....
S.N., Internet.
Praise God beloved Pastor,
Grace and peace to you and yours. Greetings in Jesus name, we thank God for this grace moment that God has provided to say Hi! To our fellow prisoner in Christ who are called for the gospel of Christ and we pray that God who has given us this opportunity to share to keep you under His wings and protect you from any evil that is formed against you.
We thank God for the prayers you are offering for us we are seeing God using us in a great way because yesterday we had the time to preach house to house and we prayed for people and God showed mercy upon them and healed them spiritually and physically. Keep up we need your prayers for this work to go forward. We are praying for you that God may use you like never before and open doors you reach more souls. We love you and we praise God who has done this sharing, to bless you in the city out of the city be strong God has called to be a blessing and bless many. Also continue to pray for us to growing in Jesus name.
Stay in the call and keep up the good fights, God will strengthen you to have victory over our adversary, fear not God is with you press on....“Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice. Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand" (Philippians 4:4-7).
Grace and peace be unto you all. We pray for you and speak increase over you continually. You are the blessed of the Lord! Hope to hear from you.
Yours, P.G. Africa.
Dear Bro Rob,
The sermon that you gave this Sabbath was a blessing to listen to. I liked it.
S.I., Canada.
Dear Elder Robert.
Greetings. Thank you for your teachings you had send to us through our mail Box. After reading, we are decided to work with you as one family of God in Kenya. We love to use LIGHT MINISTRIES in Africa - Kenya and Tanzania, because we see the way we can walk. We are requesting you if possible you may add us in your family to work together with you. We love to hear from you.
Yours, P.O., Africa.
CORRESPONDENCE FROM FOREIGN WORKERS
FROM KENYA, EAST AFRICA
(Combination of 2 letters) Dear Brother Bob,
1 Jn. 3:1.
Happy new year though belatedly.
I am fine in the Lord by whose love and grace we have seen another year. Ebenezer. Praise be to God for all His goodness in past year. His blessings have been much.
Our end year meetings ended well. The youth camp at ____ was most wonderful. One diabetic brother was healed by just embarking on fresh diet. He now measures between 4 and 5. Many are now embracing the remedies; truly it is the opening wedge of the Third Angel's Message.
Last Sunday we had a planning meeting. We shall have two effort meetings in February, one in March before the April camp which this time will emphasize on Health. May you brethren join us in prayers for effectiveness in these meetings....
Last month, February 12-19, we had an evangelistic effort in Western Kenya. Maybe I told you about it. All went on well without in incident. We went from house to house opening the Bible before families and groups we could meet. An area predominantly Sunday-keeping, many were amazed to find Bible testimony that the Sabbath is Saturday and not Sunday as they've long been taught. We hope the Holy Spirit will work upon their hearts to make decisions based on evidence.
This past week, March 5 through 12th, we had a similar campaign in my area of residence. It is also a predominantly Sunday-keeping, especially, Roman Catholic. However, we were well received in their houses, and we had fruitful discussions. Brethren ____ presented the Gospel, ____ Prophecy, ____ Medical and Holy Spirit and ____ evening devotions. The Lord richly blessed us on Sabbath as He brought many we neither met nor invited for worship. Glory be to Him, the Master of the harvest. My prayer is that God might raise up some witnesses from the locality as I am some regarded alien because I bought and settled there.
Next month we are looking forward to having a two-week Health Camp at ____ with God's blessings. Pray with us the meetings.
May God bless you and His work world over.
Gal. 6:9, B.I., Kenya.
FROM PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Greetings elder Sessler,
I have been silent for some times because of few things happen here (PNG) gives us (Ministries and my families) more problems to survived. Let me put few things to your attention what is happening here.
1) PNG 2017 NATION ELECTION!!
This political game has caused a chaos, destruction and backsliding in the church.
2) TRIBAL FIGHTING!!
In our territory of the Highlands Region there are on going fightings and many life's were taken from this evil battles, and this involved some of our Christian brethren.
3) MINISTRY OFFICE CLOSED!!
Our main operational office based in ____ is now closed down for the renovation purpose. The owner of the building evict us out of the properties so now we have no proper office to coordinate the work in PNG. Please remember us in prayer to resettle our office.
4) FINANCIAL CRISES!!
Another problem that crippled the missionary work here is lacking in financial support.
Elder Bob these are few things that crippled God's work here but this does not mean that God's flocks left the church NO!!!. His faithful ones are still active and alive. Me and my entire clansmen is one of the victims in the tribal fightings that silent me little longer in communication.
I lead more than 60 youths and camp out in ____ for Youth Evangelism Camp. Purpose for the camp is to witness in the city in public singing & preaching ministry, literature distribution and hospital visit.
Another late incident happen yesterday was police locked up my van for smooth tyres and safety sticker expired. They charged me K240 for all this trouble.
We are operating without the office for last 3 months from late January till now.
Wish you all the best in His Service.
Regards, B.K., PNG.
FROM THE PHILIPPINES
(Combination of 3 letters) Dear Bro Bob,
3 John 2.
Happy New year bro Bob! How are you? I have faith in God that you are in good situation through the love and care of our loving God and Saviour. Another year has past and I am so grateful that Lord brings us to this new year with all His mercy and love....
Bro Bob, we just arrived home from our more than two weeks missionary trips. Thank God for keeping us safe and bringing us home blessed with the experienced gained from our missions. Our first trip was bound for ____, there to help the work and attend the camp meeting of our ____ brethren, we spend there for a week. Thank God that we were able to see and encouraged our brethren there and to study together with them and were very much blessed too. We were able also to have a counsel meeting with all the recognized workers and elders throughout the Philippines and make some plan for the advancement of God's cause. It was approved and decided that the next camp meeting will be held here in ____ on the last week of ____ 2018. It will be a general camp meeting of the whole Philippines, and we will do it for two weeks....
Also bro Bob, after the camp meeting in ____, we were invited by the other group of separated present truth believer, the one that I told you that are calling for unity where we were given a chance to share our stand on Revelation 18. From ____, we went directly to their place and also joined them in their camp meeting also, where I was given a chance to speak in their congregation. The Lord works through the message and they are so grateful for the message they heard. We are hoping bro Bob, that God will step by step unite and bind us in hearts and minds and in the platform of eternal truth. This is what God prayed before His ascension that all may be one as He with His Father and if this unity become visible with us, with all who professed to be His children, it shows to the world that we are His children because we are fulfilling the condition. We need to work it out, although with our own strength it's impossible to happen but with His Holy Spirit, nothing is impossible. Please include us in your prayers brother bob and all our work here.
I want to thank you also bro Bob for all the help and encouragement throughout the years that we've been working together. Thank you especially for all your prayers. Please continue to pray for us especially as we enter this year, that we may be faithful to Him and do faithfully His work amidst all the trials, persecution and hardships that will confront us. My only prayer is that God will give us more strength, courage and grace that we may be faithful to Him in doing His work. May God help us to bear everything for Him. We also pray for you bro Bob, that God will continue bless you with good health and life, and also give you grace for every trials. I also pray for all the brethren in the whole world that we all be found faithful, and bind us in love and in truth. May the Lord find us all faithful and ready for His near appearing....
I forgot to tell you on my last letter to you, how God works when we attended the camp meeting in ____ with our brethren from the other group of present truth believer especially when I was given a chance to speak and share with the congregation during Sabbath. The Lord through His Holy Spirit worked and touched the heart of all, because after the presentation, all the prejudices of them for us was gone and every went to me and thank me personally for the nice message from the Lord. And they told me that hopefully I can visit their own home churches, so I told them that I am willing, just let me know or contact me when they decided to invite me. And you know bro Bob, just last few days, the elder of one church with big congregation texted me and told me that if its okay for me to be a speaker on their church on Sabbath, on Jan 21. And I replied positively, for this is God's voice for me, and I need to do my duty. They wanted to hear about Revelation 18, and they wanted me to share it to all their brethren. So please pray for me bro Bob, may the Holy Spirit be with me in this work that they may clearly understand where and what is our stand and may God glorify. Although it is a long travel from our place, may God grant us strength and health so we can go there. The Lord is opening a great work for us bro Bob, and we need much health, strength, courage, means and a large share of the Holy Spirit so that we will have power in presenting the message for this time. So please continue to pray and help us in this work....
As of now, another new field of interest have been raised in another town here, where there are several members now who are new to the faith, and we are still laboring in the neighborhood. We are conducting house to house visitation and Bible studies and many are interested. We spent every Sabbath there with these newly come to the faith. We held our Sabbath under a tree only, and during rainy days, we are not able to gather. That is the reason bro Bob, why I wrote this letter to you. We are soliciting help from your generous heart. We are planning to build a simple house of worship for the Lord where we can gather these brethren every Sabbath even during rainy seasons, especially that there's a long rainy season here in ____. These new brothers and sisters will be greatly encouraged and strengthen to continue gather and worship the Lord on Sabbath if they gather in a simple church, not afraid of the rain. We are praying that you can help us in this problem in whatever help you can. Thank you and may God richly bless you in return.
In Christ, s.b., Philippines.
FROM UGANDA, EAST AFRICA
Dear Elder Sessler.
I graciously greet you in the saving name of Jesus Christ who for our sins died that we may live, it is the Lord who for years hath helped us do His bidding even His ministry to the sons and daughters of men. I can say I have enjoyed every moment I have shared the good news - Luke 15:7,10...This salvation, the wondrous grace of God, I know not how the Spirit moves convincing men of sin, but we see faith created in men changing their leopard spots to spotless bride of Christ, no work the human affairs equals this grand work of being co-workers together with God. 11 Corinthians 6:1-10....
We visited Kenya as I had 1st indicated in the previous mail, that was 11th Dec to 18th Dec 2016. Things were not easy, the people we visited had lots problems, some had been involved in motorbike accidents, another brother’s child was burnt, another dust entered his eyes until it was operated, the water source broke down, but thanks be to God that the camp meeting was held, all these people were very industrious, despite the enemies heavy hand.
The good Lord saw us through safely, and interesting subjects were covered; Abomination of Desolation, The Gospel, Family Life - the kind of spirit that is breaking homes, the Law and the Sabbath, Church History and Health Reform. The turn-up was good though we had expected something bigger than that, but all in all the eternal One determines destines of all things. Ours is to accept and enjoy the graces [of] our Master.
The ____ arrangements were cancelled but as it is said in Romans 8:28 “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.” I have done the tract work in different places of our country, we are experiencing prolonged draught with very high temperature’s the whole year no proper harvest was done only thin and ill favoured kine, empty ears blasted with the wind, great famine has hit several parts of country, some people have run away from their homesteads, animals are dying.
Elder Sessler the need of putting up a shelter for worship purposes is still standing. May the good Lord lay a hand on somebody to come to the help of the Lord this side of the world. The Riso-graph will still need funds to service and get some spare parts to have the silent messenger do her part effectively.
Thanks a lot for the support, 1 Corinthians 3:11-12...“We should lay hold upon God with all our strength, and love Him with undivided heart. Do not look to see what others are doing, but be yourself a copartner with Him, a laborer together with God, a partaker of the divine nature. We are to consecrate ourselves to God, to help others, to surround ourselves with a fragrant atmosphere. Our words are to be cheerful and kind.” ST Jan 16 1893.
Yours in Christ Jesus, B.K., Uganda.
FROM ZIMBABWE, AFRICA
Greetings with Philippians 4:4.
I rejoice to write this brief update regarding the work here in Zimbabwe. Although its quite some time now since I wrote to you. The last quarter of the year 2016 I tried to devote myself entirely to nurturing of a few souls who stood for baptism at the camp meeting. However I am lamenting my lack of materials to aid me in this great gospel work.
As a church, we had planned to meet in December to increase our efforts in soul winning, but this did not come to pass partly because I was then attending my wife who was expecting delivery. On the 22nd of December 2016, my wife gave birth to a baby boy, the 4th in our family. However the child did not live...
I wish to thank you for sending me the January - March 2017 Newsletter...I was greatly moved by a clear delineation of events to watch out for as we wait for the soon appearing of our Lord. I also shared the messages with the church on the eve of our meeting which was held at ____ on the 7th of April 2017.
Appointed delegates of the local churches arrived on time but we had to prepare to welcome the holy hours of the Sabbath. What true satisfaction filled my soul when in church capacity we fellowshipped together as brethren. Although we had gathered to plan for the holding of the forthcoming camp meeting in August, the subject which featured so prominently during Sabbath hours was the need for church unity and gospel order organization.
When the time came for the business meeting in the evening of Saturday, all delegates present unanimously voted to form an organization to unite all the home churches together. All the proceedings went on fairly well and we resolved to change the way we used to hold our camp meetings. We used to confine ourselves in a secluded place far away from the people that we were not a blessing at all to the people around us. ____ was chosen for our camp meeting and decided to evangelize the Three Angels' Messages to the world. The meeting closed at past midnight. We then departed to our respective places safely early on Sunday morning. I have continued steadily forward my duties to this present day.
I hope to hear from you soon. Farewell.
Faithfully yours in Christ, B.N., Zimbabwe.
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