Days of Unleavened Bread 2012

Ceres, CA

Christian Guardamagni and Will Bremer

Andrew Plagenza, Gabriel Plagenza, Michael Guardamagni,

Jordan Guardamagni, Gary Smith, Brandon Guardamagni

Emma Lindenberg, Melanie Plagenza, Becca Lindenberg, Giavonna Plagenza, Adrian Lindenberg,

Allison Plagenza, Georgia Plagenza, Gracie Plagenza, Hannah O’Malley, Zoe Bremer

Melanie Plagenza, Gracie Plagenza, Zoe Bremer, Allison Plagenza, Georgia Plagenza,

Hannah O’Malley, Becca Lindenberg

Cheril Lindenberg, Sabrina Plagenza, Tamela O’Malley

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Prayer Requests

March 22, 2012

Please pray for Sharon Enders.  She had successful right knee replacement surgery on March 22^nd  without any complications.  She is in physical therapy to increase range of motion.  She was able to get 70 degrees bend with a few weeks of therapy.  She needs 120 degrees to be able to return back to work.

  Please continue to pray for the dissipation  of pain on the surgery site and the extension of her range of motion.

Thank you for your prayers,

Max and Sharon Enders

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March 14, 2012
Mary and Louis Lawson are requesting prayers for her sister, Clara Meyer. The doctors have found a tumor on the outside of one of her kidneys. It has caused her heart to enlarge, she is in a lot of pain and can not hardly eat.   Please pray that they can remove it with no problems and that it will be soon.   

Thanks for the prayers in advance.

Louis and Mary Lawson

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March 14, 2012

Please pray for Kim Voo Wilson, our granddaughter.   She has an eye problem they are saying is genetic and that will make her go blind in both eyes.   She had surgery on the left eye last week and right eye this week.   They say it may help for just a little while.  She and our grandson, David have a little baby girl, Kora, who is just 6 months old. Kim is only 25 and we are all just devastated!  Please pray for God to intervene and heal her eyes that she will continue to have sight and be able
to raise her daughter.

Thanks to all of you for your prayers,   

Louis and Mary Lawson

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March 9, 2012

Hello Brethren,

We recently added 2 new radio stations.   One is in Phoenix Arizona and the other is in the city of New Orleans (50,000 watt) power station–with a large signal.

I am looking at 3 other stations in the following city centers:   San Francisco,  Tulsa and Sacramento.   Please pray that we make a wise decision regarding choosing a station to air the radio program.

Thank you for your prayers.
Steven LeBlanc

I want to draw your attention to Matthew 20 regarding release from bondage.  The words I will quote were spoken by another deliverer, not Moses.  In verses 27-28 Christ says, “And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant: Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.” A ransom is needed for those who are held captive.  The whole world, as we see it today, is held captive; but they don’t know it.  

Now, we have been released from that captivity.  We are free – free to worship the true God; and so we have been delivered out from under the oppressive hand of the ruler of this world (Though he still strikes at us, he does not have authority over us).  We have come out of Egypt, and our focus is to make sure we don’t allow the ways of Egypt to remain in us.  We are in a constant battle to shake off any vestiges of those sinful things we learned during our enslavement.

In a recent phone conversation with one of our brethren, the gentleman I spoke with talked about how hard it is to watch the news in these times.  The terrible things that are being reported, the sordid, vile crimes people are committing, the constant focus on economic woes, and the fierce storms that are wreaking havoc on this world can be overwhelming just to read about.  We are living in a world wherein people are held in a “bitter bondage” that is consuming them.

This Passover season, let’s think about the blessing we have already received that the unfortunates of this world still await.  We have been freed from under the oppressive hand of the Pharaoh of this world and have come into the household of the true ruler of the universe.  We are greatly blessed brethren.  Let’s thank God for our freedom from that bitter bondage, and pray diligently for our brethren who have yet to be led out of Egypt.

FEAST OF TABERNACLES 2012

Sunday evening, September 30th thru Sunday, October 7th

Last Great Day, Monday, October 8th

Los Abrigados Resort & Spa, Sedona, Arizona

Diamond International’s Los Abrigados Resort & Spa is a very family oriented Time-Share community stretched out on the banks of Oak Creek on twenty-two acres of winding walkways, cascading fountains and shady nooks. The name is very appropriate as it literally means “The Shelter”. Most definitely, the setting and the ambiance is very fitting for the Feast of Tabernacles and all that it represents. Members attending the Feast are highly encouraged to arrange Feast accommodations at Los Abrigados.

Daily services and all other Church related functions will be held at this location. The Church has arranged for several 1 Bedroom Suites at $125.00 per night + tax. This is the same pricing as last year in Monterey, Calif. However, the rooms are larger, especially the very ample closet space, and have been most recently upgraded. Every Suite has a fully equipped kitchenette with stove, refrigerator, microwave oven, toaster oven, coffee maker, pots and pans, dishes, utensils, dishwasher, etc. Lower levels have a patio w/BBQ while upper levels have a balcony w/BBQ. The majority of the Suites have two Regular beds but there are also Suites available with one King bed. There are also a limited number of 2 Bedroom Suites available, at $200.00 +tax, for those members with larger families.

As previously mentioned the Resort is very family oriented. Some of the Services and Amenities included are: Full Restaurant and Bar (open from 11:30 a.m. seven days a week for lunch and dinner); Fitness Center; Full Service Salon & Spa; Outdoor/heated Children’s Pool; Outdoor/heated salt water pool and hot tub; Picnic area; Putting greens/miniature golf; Tennis courts; Basketball; Pool tables; and much more.

Reservations should be made immediately. However, because this is an International Time-Share Resort with a centrally located international registration, all reservations for Los Abrigados must be handled through the Church. All members should contact Joe Bagley by e-mail at jbagley1@comcast.net or by telephone at area code (209) 931-7897 where you may leave a message if Joe is not able to answer. Please contact Joe at your earliest opportunity so that we may ensure that we have full-filled our obligations to the Resort.

HOTEL GROUNDS

paths through property

kid’s size outdoor chess board

hotel grounds

childrens pool

adult pool

on-site restaurant                                                   

grounds

LOBBY & COMMON AREAS

lobby

meeting room

VIEWS OF SEDONA, AZ  SURROUNDING  THE HOTEL

March 1, 2012

Harold York started vomiting blood yesterday afternoon. In emergency they did every test they could think of but didn`t find the source. We`re waiting for a top surgeon, whom they contacted late yesterday. He`ll evaluate the situation after examining the tests. They may need to do an exploratory invasion to find the answer.

PLEASE, Ask God to relieve us from any more stress, and let HIS will be done.
THANKS to all of you for the support you`ve given in so many ways.

Penny York

February 15, 2012

Pete Pedersen is requesting prayers for his brother Fritz Pedersen. They have found a tumor on his left lung. He is having difficulty breathing. He may also need surgery on his heart. Pete and Leatata would appreciate your prayers on his behalf at this time.
Thank You
Mr. & Mrs. Pete Pedersen
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Prayer Update

February 11, 2012

Update concerning Louis Lawson:

Louis Lawson SR. is requesting prayer for the pain in his lower back, hips and down his right leg. He is having problems walking because the pain is so bad. He is having severe pain that is radiating down his right leg. He walks with a walker all the time now. They are doing another MRI and referring him to a surgeon to see about having his back fused. Please ask God to relieve the pain and heal the problem.
Thanks to all,
Louis and Mary Lawson

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Birth Announcement

February 10, 2011

Nathan and Tamela O’Malley are the happy parents of their new little daughter, Greta Elizabeth. Greta, who is their second daughter, was born Friday afternoon. She weighed in at 6 pounds. Parents and baby are doing fine.

These verses reflect the continuity between the physical nation of Israel today and the spiritual nation of Israel, which is founded on the corner stone, Christ, and the twelve apostles who will rule in the Kingdom of God.

Verse 3 of Revelation 12 describes another parallel of the Old and New Testament. This woman, both physical and spiritual Israel, has always been under attack by the adversary, the serpent called the Devil and Satan (vs. 9). Verses 4-5 of chapter 12 describe Satan’s attempt to abort God’s plan of salvation for mankind, which includes Christ’s victory in the resurrection and his ascending to the throne of the Father.

Because it was not time for Christ to establish his throne on earth, Satan continues to rule the earth. His relentless attack on the church continues throughout the New Testament and on down to this day. Satan’s persecution of the church drove the church into the outer regions of civilization during the middle ages (Rev. 12:6-13). At the end of verse 12 of Chapter 12 it is made clear that this persecution culminates in the end time just before Christ’s return “because he (Satan) knows that he hath but a short time” before Christ’s return. The persecution described in verse 13 is the fifth seal described in Revelation, Chapter 6, verses 9-11. Satan’s full fury known as the tribulation is yet to come upon this earth.

The fifth seal of Revelation 6:9-11 is a prophecy of this Great Tribulation to come. Revelation 12, verses 6-12, describes the history of Satan’s persecution of the New Testament Church beginning from Christ’s ascension to the Father’s throne. Christ fulfilled his mission of starting the spirit-led church. The persecution by Satan is not only directed at the woman, the New Testament Church, it is meant to take over all peoples of the earth; but it concentrates on the church and the descendants of Jacob, the Old Testament Church of God. Jeremiah 30:7 states, “Alas — for that day is great, so that none is like it; and it is the time of Jacob’s trouble, but he shall be saved out of it.”

Revelation 12 ends with the woman, the true Christian church, being split into two groups: those virgins who have made themselves ready for Christ’s return and are taken to a place of safety, and the unprotected remnant of the Church that is not ready and must face the tribulation of Satan’s wrath in order to prepare them for the Kingdom of God.

Chapter 12 of the Book of Revelation focuses on the woman who is symbolic of the people of God throughout history and their battle with their adversary Satan the Devil. But there is also a second woman who is symbolic of another church. This woman is portrayed in Chapter 17.

This woman is called the “Great Harlot”. This harlot church is intimately involved with “many waters” interpreted as the governments and nations of this world. Through these involvements this church becomes known as the Universal Church. She deceives the people of the world with her false religion to the point they have no understanding of the truth of God (“Rev. 17:1-2). This church is wealthy with the wealth of the nations, and seduces the nations with her “spiritually provocative” pagan religion. This woman is called “Mystery Babylon” because she hides her true origins and suppresses the teaching of the truth of the Bible, typing it as a “mystery”. She gives birth to her daughter harlots that come out of her. These daughter churches maintain many of the mother harlot’s ways, but rebel and protest against her form of government (Rev. 17:1-5).

This harlot church is not content to just deceive the peoples of this world. This harlot church is obsessed with persecuting God’s saints. It sees God’s pure church as its enemy and is bent on killing or corrupting the followers of Christ. There was a period in history between 1200 A.D. to as late as the 1800’s that the harlot church carried out a murderous reign of terror against those who would not conform to her pagan doctrines. This sanctioned program of persecution, torture and terror was known as the inquisition. Thousands, and by some accounts millions, suffered because they refused the authority of this church.

In this modern age it is difficult to see how this harlot church could carry out such persecution. However, it is prophesied to happen again. The history of the inquisition explains the church’s willingness to use brutal, inexplicable tactics to gain its ends:

In Europe during the Middle Ages the Universal Church had tremendous influence over the kings and rulers of Europe. They had authority to convene what would be known as Ecclesiastic Courts. These courts were in essence church courts separate from government courts. These courts could try people for crimes against the faith of the Universal Church. Once convicted in these church courts the “guilty” were turned over to the civil or government authorities to be tortured then burned at the stake, beheaded, or hung and quartered under the supervision of the bishops of the Universal Church. The harlot church prosecuted all those who were perceived as threats to their authority. This included some of God’s people.

Today God promises his faithful people protection during the coming tribulation brought on by this Harlot Church to those who persevere and keep his commandments (Rev. 3:7-12). These are those who refuse to drink from her “golden cup full of abominations and the filthiness of her fornication” (verse 4 of chapter 17).

Christ is vivid in his description of the two women of the book of Revelation. One has its origins in God’s chosen nation Israel and is founded on Christ. The other is intimately involved with the economy, politics, and leaders of this world, teaching the false doctrines of demons and all unholy traditions.

God’s people must follow Christ’s admonition to “come out of her my people”.

Prayer Update

January 20, 2012

Update concerning Crystal Altom:

After a doctors appointment this week, Crystal found out she may have a collapsed lung. She was sent for further testing, but hasn’t gotten back the test results yet, and is suffering from bouts of chest pain. The doctors are also wanting her to consider having more surgery on her sinuses. Please pray for her healing.
Thank you,
The Altoms

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Prayer Request

January 13, 2012

Please pray for Carson Fultz. He had a heart attack on January 11th. Carson had 3 stints put in his heart on the morning of Jan 12th, he was doing well and that he would be moving out of ICU and hoped to be going home Friday, Jan 13th. The family is not sure to what extent his heart was damaged but they did ask for prayers to heal the damaged part.

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Prayer Update

January 10, 2012

Update concerning Harold York:

Harold has been home for 20 days. He is progressing slowly. Each day I see a little more action from him. He now can shower by himself. He has been looking forward to that. His appetite never wavered. That has always been good, as you all know. We miss everyone. His home therapy will come to an end next Thurs. the Jan. 12th. Then we will be on our own. His eyes are worse than they were before the fall. The Dr. says we just have to wait and see. The bump above the left eye is still causing some pain that spreads across the whole head. The Occipital Lodes are still not functioning. We hope that will be showing a change but only God can take care of that. Thanks to everyone for the continuing prayers.
“THE YORKS”

The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is
to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone
with the heavens, nature and God.

Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and
that God wishes to see people happy, amidst the simple
beauty of nature. I firmly believe that nature brings solace
in all trouble.
                                                          - Anne Frank

Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, it empties today
of its strength.
                                                           - Corrie Ten Boom