|
|
Rediscovering Pentecost Newsletter Editor Mel C. Montgomery April / May/ June 2008 | | Important Announcement: This e-mail newsletter is a particularly long one, covering the months of April, May, and June because I will be taking these months off to focus on restructuring the website. We have experienced explosive growth, which necessitates some changes to accommodate the increased numbers of visitors. We will also begin making these recordings and articles available by podcast so that people can download them directly to their i-pods. Podcsts will further increase our outreach. When this restructuring is over, we will have a much improved website that will offer more choices and will be easier to use. Please continue to send me your e-mails, and I will answer them as I have the opportunity. I appreciate those of you also who have stepped forward and supported us financially. Please continue to do so. There will be considerable time and expense involved in making these necessary changes. | Prayer Request: I'm asking my parters and all visitors to this website to agree with me in prayer for Pastor Larry Bjorklund of Joplin, MO: Pastor Larry and Daughter Jesse The Enemy attacked Pastor Larry with a serious heart condition recently. This is a remarkable man of God who has been a friend and mentor to me for a number of years and was one of the first to believe in the calling God has put on my life. Please agree with me for his healing so that he can return to actively serving the Lord and we can see him looking like this again: 
Rev. and Mrs. Larry Bjorklund I encourage everyone also who is financially able to do so, to please make a donation towards Rev. Larry Bjorklund's substantial medical expenses by visiting: www.aheartforlarry.org | New Format: In the near future, we will be begin offering these recordings and articles in a popdcast form that will be directly downloadable to ipods. The Lord has sent me a person to help with this format change. I'm looking forward to offering you this new format option. | New Goodwin Recording: "Discussion of Faith" by Rev. J.R. Goodwin A fascinating recording of a question and answer session in which Brother Goodwin discusses the differences between different kinds of faith and the Gift of Faith. He speaks in detail of several manifestations of this Gift that he and Sister Goodwin experienced in their years in ministry. | New Articles: by Dr. Charles Goodwin and Mel Montgomery Since publishing the original article on the God-kind of faith, people have asked for clarifications on a couple of points. by Mel Montgomery The Lord taught me a valuable lesson concerning enemies, who they are, why they are an enemy, and why sometimes a person considers me to be their enemy. I believe these truths will help anyone who will apply them in their lives and ministries. Food For Thought:
by Rev. Jerry Baysinger Brother Jerry, who is a dear friend in ministry, wrote this article. As I read it, the Spirit of God impressed upon me that I was to share this with you. It is direct from the Throne. | Testimony: "Eric Clapton Testimony" Rock guitarist Eric Clapton shares his testimony in a recent issue of Christianity Today. This will bless you. | Read it and Weep: "Christians Clash at Jesus' Tomb" I wonder how many souls were won through this "spiritual warfare." | Papal Trip to America: Pentecostals traditionally were hostile to Catholicism. Yet we learned a great lesson when the Lord sent one of our own, David Du Plessis, to the Catholic and mainline churches in the 1950's and 1960's particularly, with the message of the baptism in the Holy Spirit. They received him and his message so warmly that they began to affectionately refer to Brother David as "Mr. Pentecost." (We feature several of David Du Plessis' recordings on this site. I consider them second only to the Goodwins' recordings). He discovered, as have I, that although I do not embrace many of the uniquely Catholic teachings, they are never-the-less our Brethren, not our enemies. I value greatly the work of the Roman Catholic Church in the world today, and I appreciate the Pope visiting the United States. While here, Pope Benedict met with non-Catholic denominational representatives, clearly reaching out to them, and to us, in faith and love. I believe the following quote from Pope Benedict at the Ecumenical Prayer Service is quite beautiful: "This is the message which the world is waiting to hear from us. Like the early Christians, we have a responsibility to give transparent witness to the “reasons for our hope”, so that the eyes of all men and women of goodwill may be opened to see that God has shown us his face (cf. 2 Cor 3:12-18) and granted us access to his divine life through Jesus Christ. He alone is our hope!" Amen. I also commend the Pope for visiting privately with victims of priestly sexual abuse. I hope this brings healing to them. Below are links to some of the Pope's major speeches while visiting the USA. Regardless of your denominational affiliation, I encourage you to read them: White House Welcoming Ceremony Message to the Jewish Community Ecumenical Prayer Service Comments Pope Benedict's Prayer at Ground Zero Farewell Ceremony At the Farwell Ceremony the Pope said: ". . . I encourage you to continue bearing joyful witness to Christ our Hope, our Risen Lord and Savior, who makes all things new and gives us life in abundance." To which I can only add, "Amen." | A Reminder: We have created a blog on which you can post your comments and read those of others. Here is a link to the entrance page: "Rediscovering Pentecost Forum" | Videos: Joe Jordan Video Conferences Monthly Video Conferences | Videos: Gil Howard-Browne Videos I am excited by the videos being offered by both Joe Jordan and by Gil Howard-Browne. Both deal with the moving of the Holy Spirit, spiritual gifts, and the anointing. Both men are my friends and they have made a profound impression on me in private conversations. I urge everyone to partake of as many as possible of Gil's videos by live streaming, and Joe's by DVD. These guys are the "real deal," and their instruction will change your lives and ministries. To view Gil's first video in a series on the Holy Spirit, please click on the screen above, and for the rest of his videos, click on the link below: Gil Howard-Browne Videos | Holy Ghost Music: Keith Edwards 
Keith Edwards has made a strong and positive impression on me. I have enjoyed our conversations immensely. When I hear his music, the first word that comes to my mind is "Honesty." His music is recorded in a spirit of humility and honesty that in turn, inspires the same measure of humility and honesty in his listeners. Brother Keith also seems to me to have a prophetic edge to his ministry. Some of his comments to me cut right to the heart of current controversies and expose the flaws of erroneous teachings, while yet remaining in a spirit of love and mercy. His music and words show to me a unique combination of humility, honesty, discerning, insight, love, and mercy that I have encountered only a few times in my years in ministry. I believe in my spirit that if this young man will maintain these qualities, he will continue to be a vessel fit for the Master's use, accomplishing much for the Kingdom of God. His music refreshes me, and I am glad for the opportunity to share some of it with you. 
Keith With His Biggest Fan--His Daughter A Selection of Keith's Songs: Because of His Holiness Dancin' To The Song That Heaven Sings Familiar Ground Feel Your Glory His Unfailing Love I Seek Your Face When I First Believed Keith's Contact Info: Rev. Keith Edwards
Jesus Reflection Ministries
3217 TOWNE VILLAGE RD.
ANTIOCH, TN. 30713
E-Mail: reflectjesus@aol.net
615-582-3434
www.jesusreflection.net | A Word From Brother Mel: Hello Friends and Ministry Partners, Great changes are going on in my life, ministry, and in my heart. The Word of God becomes more precious to me with each passing day. As I have discussed various scriptures, doctrines, and spiritual principles with Dr. Charles Goodwin, I believe I've learned more in the last 90 days than I learned in the previous 4 or 5 years. It is an eye-opening experience to talk with a bona fide Theologian and expert on New Testament Greek, who is not hostile to Charismatics. Charles understands Charismatic issues and teachings, and can speak objectively concerning them--where we're right, and where we're wrong--without pushing some sort of man-made or denominational agenda. I feel like I am learning from Charles Goodwin as much about the Word, as I learned about the Spirit from his mother. I'm excited about bringing to you more articles by Charles in the near future. I believe God has truly brought Charles Goodwin to us in the Word of Faith for "such a time as this" when we realize we need to change some of our approaches, and adjust some of our teachings. No man is better qualified than Charles to help and bless us at this time. Due partially, I think, to coming into a fresh understanding of the sound doctrines of God's word, there has also come a freshness and a refreshing into my spirit. God has imparted some new things to me from His Spirit. Glory to God. The Lord is also bringing about new divine relationships between me and ministers who have contacted me through the website. And several of these men are speaking words of great encouragement into my heart, life, and ministry. I am hearing good reports that behind the scenes in some WOF ministries, ministers are taking a look at some of the things they are preaching, deciding that some of their teachings are not really supported by scripture, and they are quietly adjusting their teachings. Many are beginning to separate the wheat from the chaff, and in this I believe God is well pleased. Praise God. I am excited at the prospect of making these articles and recordings available in podcasts. This will open up a new area of outreach for us to multitudes who do not know of our website or the availability of these wonderful recordings and teachings. April 30th, is my 49th birthday. Gee, I'll then be just one year away from the big 5-0. Kind Regards, Brother Mel |
|
|