There will be a memorial service at Times Square Church at a date yet to be determined. It will be streamed live to give an opportunity for all to participate.

More information will be posted at www.worldchallenge.org as it becomes available.

Val

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FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2011

by Gary Wilkerson (son)

“David served the purposes of God in his generation, then he died” (Acts 13:36).

On Wednesday afternoon my father, David Wilkerson, passed away in a car accident. We grieve the loss of a beloved father, a faithful husband and a holy man of God. My mother, Gwen, his wife of 57 years, was in the car also, but we are told she will recover fully.

Dad’s 60-plus years of ministry have impacted the lives of those closest to him and extended to millions around the world. Today we feel a personal loss, but at the same time we rejoice knowing Dad lived life to the fullest, obeying God with devotion and loving Jesus radically.

He was known for his unlimited faith. He believed God could change the lives of gang members and transform the most desperate drug addicts. He believed that a dynamic church could be launched in the heart of Times Square, New York City.

He believed he could be a man who loved his wife and children well. And he did.

Dad was not one for fanfare, acclaim or ceremony. He turned down invitations to meet with world leaders yet would give everything he owned to support a poor orphan or a widow in distress.

Like King David of old, Dad served God’s purposes in his generation. He preached with uncompromising passion and relentless grace. He wrote with amazing insight, clarity and conviction. He ran his race well and when his work was done, he was called home.

I don’t think my father would have retired well. I don’t think he was one to sit in a rocking chair and reminisce about times past. I believe that Jesus, knowing this, graciously called him home.

Dad’s last mission on earth was to be an advocate for the poorest of the poor—to provide relief and support for hungry children and widows and orphans. After founding Teen Challenge, World Challenge and Times Square Church, he sought to feed starving children in the most impoverished countries in the world. Today, Please Pass the Bread is saving the lives of thousands of children, through 56 outreaches in 8 countries.

Like King David of old, after having served God’s purpose, he died. I know if my father were able to encourage you with his words today, he would invite you to give your all to Jesus, to love God deeply and to give yourself away to the needs of others.

The works he began outlive him. We can all attest to his impacting us—not only in his preaching, writing and founding of world-changing ministries, but in his love, devotion, compassion and ability to stir our faith for greater works.

Note by Val

David Wilkerson impacted my life HUGELY from my early teenage years until the present day. His ministry, books, testimony and strong prophetic voice have been a constant source of inspiration, challenge and blessing in my life. He fought a good fight and ran his race well.

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The Root Of Bitterness

“Blessed be the name of the Lord.” (Job 1:21)

When things go wrong, it is very easy to become frustrated and angry.  Disappointment leads to discouragement, which in turn leads to depression (frozen anger) and disillusionment.

If we allow it, the “root of bitterness” will grow into a great tree that will overshadow our lives, something the Bible specifically warns us about in Hebrews 12:15.

That was Mrs. Job’s problem. In her eyes, religion was a failure. She could no longer trust the Lord or believe in Him.

The Lord never promised that the Christian life would be trouble free. (Phil 1:29]

It was not an easy trial, and Job complained bitterly at times. Once he cried out in anguish: “May the day perish on which I was born” (Job 3:2). Does that sound familiar? “I wish I had never been born?”

But even in moments like that Job kept a firm grip on the Lord, not realizing that, in fact, it was the Lord who had a firm grip on him.

The Lord also had a firm grip on Mrs. Job, in spite of her lack of faith. He is always true to His character. “If we are faithless, He remains faithful; He cannot deny Himself.” (2 Tim 2:13)

Make a choice today to repent of all bitterness and put your trust in the Lord’s sovereign providence.

Val Waldeck

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Helen Phillips was healed of Multiple Sclerosis by the Lord and she will be sharing her testimony at Pilgrim Ministries Bible Studies in Durban tonight (Friday, March 19). 6.00 – 7.30 pm.

She is an author and excellent speaker. You don’t want to miss this. Open invitation.

Time:
Friday evening, March 19. 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm.
Refreshments from 6.00 pm. Meeting begins at 6.30 pm.

Venue:
Baumann Hall, Kildare Road, Glenwood, Durban.

Directions:
Up Moore Road
Left into Manning Road
Cross over Clark and Davenport Roads
Right into MacDonald Road
Baumann hall in grounds of Durban Children’s Home, corner Manning & MacDonald Roads
U-turn round first island in Mac Donald Road
Left into Kildare Road
Electronic Gate immediately on righthand side
Ring bell, enter and veer left.
Park outside hall.

All welcome!

Val Waldeck

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Latest news reports are that five terrorist cell groups have been operating in many of our churches.

They have been identified as: Bin Sleepin, Bin Arguin, Bin Fightin, Bin Complainin, and Bin Missin. Their leader, Lucifer Bin Workin, trained these groups to destroy the Body of Christ.The plan is to come into the church disguised as Christians. and to work within the church to discourage, disrupt, and destroy.

However, there have been reports of a sixth group. A tiny cell known by the name Bin Prayin, is actually the only effective counter terrorism force in the church. Unlike other terrorist cells, the Bin Prayin team does not blend in with whoever and whatever comes along. Bin Prayin does whatever is needed to uplift and encourage the Body of Christ.

We have noticed that the Bin Prayin cell groups has different characteristics than the others. They have Bin Watchin, Bin Waitin, Bin Fastin, and Bin Longin for their Master, Jesus Christ to return.

NO church is exempt, however, you can spot them if you bin lookin and bin goin!!

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