In This Month's Report:
* Editorial - Your Appointment Awaits You
* November Events - Pastors Gather to Show Unity
* November Ministry - Impacting the Northeast
* Special Report - CAC wins court battle in NYC
* Tips and Resources - Married to the King!
* Products - Two New Resources (see link below)
* Partnership - Invest in God's Program for the Northeast of America


We would love to hear from you; please send us your feedback today. Don’t forget the ever-popular 'GOD THOUGHTS' at the end of this report. Enjoy! JB

EDITORIAL – Your Appointment Awaits You

 

"Your Appointment Awaits You" - Francis Frangipane (Note from Jeff Beacham - I feel this article is so important and timely that I could not let it go without sharing it with you. I trust it will greatly minister to you as it did to me.)

Appointed Times
In spite of escalating turmoil in our world, there still remains one last, great outpouring of mercy before the time of the end (Matt. 24:14; Acts 2:17). This supernatural season is not something for which we must beg God. No, its coming has been predetermined. It is the "appointed time" of the Lord.

For those unaware, an "appointed time" is, in truth, an open display of the sovereignty and power of God. In it we discover with absolute certainty that nothing is impossible for God. It is a season when God fulfills the hopes and dreams of His people. The Psalmist wrote, "But You, O LORD, abide forever, and Your name to all generations. You will arise and have compassion on Zion; for it is time to be gracious to her, for the appointed time has come" (Ps. 102:12-13).

During an "appointed time," it's as though the Lord physically rises and moves in unfailing compassion on behalf of His people. It is the time when divine promises, dreams, and spiritual hopes are fulfilled. Recall: Abraham and Sarah had waited in faith for a quarter century for the promise of God. Finally, as they neared one hundred years of age, the Lord told Abraham, "At the appointed time I will return to you. . . and Sarah will have a son" (Gen. 18:14). One year later, "at the appointed time" (Gen. 21:2), Isaac was born to aged parents!

While there are, indeed, appointed times of judgment (Mk. 13:33), the phrase most frequently represents a time, preset by God, when He invades mankind with "wonders, plans formed long ago, [that unfold] with perfect faithfulness" (Is. 25:1). Demons may stand arrayed against the Lord; nations may align themselves to fight Him. It does not matter. He who sits in the heavens laughs. For He makes all things His servants (Ps. 119:91), even His enemies' plans for evil are reversed and made to serve the purpose of God (Gen. 50:20; Rom. 8:28; Acts 2:22-24).

If God gave you a vision, spiritual hope, or dream for your future, there will be an appointed time when that which God spoke comes to pass. Thus the Lord assures us, "Record the vision and inscribe it on tablets, that the one who reads it may run. For the vision is yet for the appointed time. It hastens toward the goal and it will not fail. Though it tarries, wait for it; for it will certainly come, it will not delay" (Hab. 2:2-3). If you have a vision or promise from God, that vision also has a time of fulfillment. Though it tarries, wait for it. For it will certainly come to pass at the appointed time.

Appointed Servants of God
Prior to the unveiling of an appointed time, God has, of course, been actively working in hiddenness. When He rises and moves, He is moving the power grid He laid in secret. The work manifests suddenly, but the preparation may have taken years. Likewise, the Lord also appoints people. He predestines the time of their breakthrough in advance, even as He works silently within their hearts in preparation.

Consider the Lord's word to His disciples. He said, "You did not choose Me but I chose you, and appointed you that you would go and bear fruit, and that your fruit would remain" (Jn. 15:16).

I'm sure the disciples felt that they had chosen Christ. Yet, the deeper truth is that God chose us before the foundation of the world and predestined us to come to Christ (Eph 1:3-5). We could not even come to Christ had not the Father drawn us (Jn. 6:44). So, let us make no mistake: God chose us. Yet, He who chose us also appointed us to bear fruit. The same power that worked in us to surrender and then inspired our faith continues to work in our hearts throughout our days, appointing us to bear fruit.

You may look at your life and feel unfruitful. But God is not done with you yet. Do you believe God has chosen you? Then believe also that He has appointed you to bear fruit. The same power that drew you to Christ is now working to conform you to Him as well.

The Enemy's Work
One may argue, "But I know people who were good Christians who have fallen away." Yes, but in most cases you will find that, at some point, they fell into deep disappointment about some failed spiritual expectation. Disappointment is not just a sad emotional state of mind; deep disappointment actually can sever our hearts from faith. It can "dis-appoint" us from our appointed destiny.

I have known many who were doing well, moving toward their appointed destiny. The future God had for them seemed almost close enough to taste. Then they became disappointed in someone or something. By accepting dis-appointment into their spirits, a bitter cold winter took over their souls and their faith turned dormant.

When one is dis-appointed, he is cut off from his appointment with destiny; the appointment remains in the heart of God, but the individual is isolated. It is here, even in the throes of disappointment, that the righteous must learn to live by faith (see Hab 2:1-4).

I, too, have been through disappointment. Indeed, the promise of God was so distant that it seemed like a foolish spiritual fantasy. For nearly three years I had not been involved in pastoral ministry. No doors would open. God was doing a work in my soul to cause me to trust Him, but I felt abandoned and cut off from my calling. In a moment of abject honesty, I prayed, "Lord, you promised that those who believed in You would not be disappointed. Master, You know all things. Look at my heart. I am full of disappointment."

The Lord simply replied, "Your life is not over." Of course, I knew that. I was a healthy young man not older than forty. Yet, the spell of disappointment had flooded my soul with darkness, causing me to conclude erroneously that God was done with me.

Listen well my friend: Satan can stop our destiny if we accept the power of disappointment into our lives. Once we accept the heaviness of a deep dis-appointment, backsliding is often not far away. You see, dis-appointment cuts us off from our vision, and without a vision people perish.

Therefore, let me ask you: are you carrying disappointment in your heart? Renounce it. Forgive those who have let you down. Have you personally or morally failed? Repent deeply and return to your Redeemer. Right now, I ask the Holy Spirit to remove disappointment's paralyzing sting! Beloved, the Spirit of God has come to release you of the effect of the dis-appointment. He reminds you, your appointment with your destiny is still set.

Holy Spirit, I confess that disappointment has crept into my soul. I forgive those who have disappointed me and release them back to You. I also forgive myself for accepting disappointment. I renounce unbelief and submit again to Your call on my life. Lord, prepare me again to move into the future You have appointed for my life. In Jesus' name. Amen.

 

For more from Francis Frangipane, go to: http://frangipane.org

 

 

Donald Ventura - Apostolic leader Donald Ventura went home to be with his beloved Lord on Saturday, November 11, 2005. He was 44.

 

He founded the Lighthouse Corporation, which was the only Christian crisis response team in New York City. Just recently, Apostle Ventura and the Lighthouse Corporation were honored at City Hall by both Mayor Bloomberg and the New York City Council.

He was also a faithful member of City Covenant Coalition. He walked in great humility, was greatly respected by his peers, and had a profound insight from the Holy Spirit. His countless hours in search and rescue at Ground Zero after 9/11 left his already fragile body filled with toxins that accelerated his physical demise.

 

Apostle Ventura's last words on earth were “I'm blessed.” This was in response to a person asking him how he was doing, after his hand was raised worshipping God, just before he was to minister to the men of Resurrection Church, Brooklyn, NY.

 

 

Local Pastors Gather to Show Unity - Approximately forty of the clergy gathered for lunch in Toms River, NJ on November 30th, including one Jewish rabbi and representatives of many denominations and non-denominational churches. This was a positive step showing that there is more to unite us than divide us concerning spiritual matters.

 

Tommy Reid Teaches From Over Fifty Years Ministry Experience on Discipling Nations and City Transformation - Pastor Tommy Reid from Buffalo, New York was a keynote speaker at the East Coast Leadership Conference, sponsored by the Abundant Life Worship Center group of churches under Bishop Peter Bruno, Nutley, NJ, in November.

Tommy's teaching came from a rich and seasoned well of wisdom acquired from over 50 years in full time ministry. No doubt, his many intimate relationships with some of the greatest men and women of God of the last fifty years have added to that well.

Amongst other things, he taught the gathered leaders about discipling nations and city transformation. He said that the Church was an idea of God, a new breed or race of people, recreated in the image of God…, the vehicle of changing the world, the healing of the nations. However, there will never be a transformation of a city until there will be a set people who devote themselves to the vision of the set man. The five-fold ministry is often attached to people, but the purpose of the anointing is not to glorify a person, but rather that person should take that Spirit and give it to a whole church and community.

 

NOVEMBER MINISTRY…

 

Last month, we were at the following churches and events:

Sat, 5th - Leader’s Meeting, Word of Life Fellowship, Huntingdon, PA, Pastor Stephen Watkins
Sun, 6th - Word of Life Fellowship, Huntingdon, PA, Pastor Stephen Watkins
Sun, 6th – NJ FAITH Alliance Statewide Meeting with John Kelly, Toms River, NJ
Sun, 13th -House On The Rock, Staten Island, NY, Pastor John Picarello
Tues, 15th -NJFPC/Clergy Advisory Council Meeting
Sun 21st - New Life Christian Fellowship, Darien, CT, Pastor Rob Cassara

 

"Dear Jeff, thanks so much for your recent trip to our church. Our congregation was very positive about your message for us. With your unique vision for the church in America, you gave us a refreshing perspective on learning to meet the challenges of this new millennium. The anointing was obvious as you ministered to people's needs and shared your solid grasp of church history. Our people enjoyed your particular (Aussie) style producing a powerful message in an entertaining package. I am grateful for a fresh look at what God is doing with His church at this time. Pastor Steve Watkins, Word of Life Fellowship, Huntingdon, PA."

 

 

SPECIAL ALERT - City Action Coalition Wins Appeal to Uphold Traditional marriage in New York City

 

New York Appeals Court Rejects Same-Sex Marriage - As reported by Liberty Counsel: Decision reverses lower trial court ruling

New York, NY - Yesterday late afternoon, the New York Appellate Division, First Department, located in Manhattan, upheld the state's marriage laws in a 4-1 decision and reversed a lower trial court ruling. The appellate court granted Liberty Counsel's request to file a brief in defense of the marriage laws on behalf of the New York Family Policy Council, state Senators Ruben Diaz Sr. and Raymond Meier, state Assemblyman Daniel Hooker, business owner Michael Long, and City Action Coalition, a large coalition of pastors representing numerous religious denominations.

On February 2, 2005, Judge Doris Ling-Cohan issued a decision in Hernandez v. Robles declaring New York's marriage laws unconstitutional. Judge Cohan's decision came on the heels of three separate New York state court decisions which upheld the state's marriage laws. Liberty Counsel filed a brief in the Hernandez case before the trial court and filed briefs in each case that upheld the marriage laws.

In yesterday's decision, the appeals court said it is not the role of judges to redefine the terms "husband" and "wife." The court said that it was troubled that the lower court "proceeded to rewrite [the statute] and purportedly create a new constitutional right." The appeals court chastised the lower court ruling, stating that the trial court's ruling "was an act that exceeded the court's constitutional mandate and usurped that of the Legislature." To read the complete Liberty Counsel press release, click on this link: http://www.lc.org/pressrelease/2005/nr120905.htm

 

Dr. Joseph Mattera is the founder of CAC and I serve as secretary on the executive board.

 

NEWS AND RESOURCES…

 

* Christian Tech Store - Christian owned and operated company providing technology solutions exclusively to churches, Christian ministries, and students since 1991. Specializing in current version name brand computer hardware, office software, Bible software, and peripherals. http://www.christiantechstore.com

* Damaris Trust - Study guides, forums, and other resources that relate popular culture and secular media to the Christian faith. Also includes information on study groups, publishing, research, and other projects by this organization. http://www.damaris.org

* Married to the King - Prior to awakening in 1994, Owner/Designer, Eugene Drew Mann received a vision from God of a ring in the form of a crown of thorns to symbolize the covenant that believers have with God as “the Bride of Christ” (Revelation 21:9). It was as a result of that vision and obedience to the Lord that 'Married to the King LLC' was birthed. The 'Married to the King' ring is intended to be worn by committed Christians on the left ring finger if unmarried and on the right ring finger if married. This is to reflect the ultimate divine marriage and our commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ. The popularity of these rings has exceeded expectations and have opened up countless opportunities to witness to others about salvation through Jesus Christ. They have even become a symbol of purity when worn by youths and single adults. http://www.marriedtotheking.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1&Itemid=2
 

TWO NEW MESSAGES AVAILABLE THROUGH FMI...

 

"A Cause to Live By and to Die For!"

Western culture has become soft and mushy, and the Western Church has become the same. But when we read about Moses, Joshua, David, Elijah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, John the Baptist, Paul, or even Jesus challenging authorities such as wayward kings, idolaters or pompous Pharisees, we don't see any of them doling out soft and mushy entreaties, but rather issuing challenging, often scathing indictments of their audience's willful blindness. In an age when everyone has come 'out of the closet,' it's time for the Church to do so too!

"Healing the Hemorrhage of Hell"

Why has soul-winning slowed down so in the West? We all hope to go to Heaven, but an unwritten rule for western preaching has become don’t mention the ‘H’ word! We don’t want to make potential believers uncomfortable by telling them that if they reject the Gospel, they will be headed to eternal punishment. We leave that in the fine print. The subject of Hell and eternal punishment was very important to Jesus. He taught more about it than He did about Heaven. Heaven has a road, but few travel it; Hell has no gate, but men will dig to get there.
 

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GOD THOUGHTS - "Faith declares what the senses do not see, but not the contrary of what they see. It is above them, not contrary to them." - Blaise Pascal

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