Remembering
Pastor Bobby Gibson, Missionary to Honduras
Time in the Word Time in the Word
by RK Vineyard, ThD
“Then a great multitude followed Him, because they saw His signs which He performed.”
Jn 6:2
There are only two miracles that are recorded in all four of the Gospel accounts of the ministry of Jesus. One is the Resurrection and the other is the feeding of the 5,000. Let us look at John 6:1-13 together. We find Jesus in the north of Israel around the Sea of Galilee. He is healing miracles on the sick and diseased. These demonstrations of the power of God always draws a throng of people, those who have need as well as the curious.
The Scripture tells us in this passage that the Feast of Passover was near. The great deliverance of the children of Israel from the bondage of Egyptian slavery. Jesus decides to ascend the mountainside and He surveys the mass of people and asked an important question. Many skip over this question or they rephrase it but Jesus asked "Where" shall we buy bread that these may eat?
Jesus always has a purpose in what He does and when He speaks. The question is a test for His disciples as He knows exactly what He will do.
Philip answers by saying it would take 200 denarii to feed all of these people. A day’s wage was 1 denarii. That is nearly 7 months wage! Remember Jesus asked "where" and not "how" to get bread. Andrew chimes in and says he has found a boy with five hushpuppies and a two-piece fish dinner. The work translated loaves are really cakes, or in an Appalachian English vernacular, biscuits. Remember the question? Where and not how.
Jesus takes the lead and tells them to have the men to sit down. Why only the men? Because the men would then feed their families present. There is another lesson! Husbands are responsible for their families and not the government.
Jesus demonstrating faith as He is operating as a Spirit-filled man, gives thanks to the Father and gave the bread to His disciples as He did the fish. Everyone got their fill and then there were 12 baskets full left over when they gathered up the leftovers. This was an eyeopener for many of the men present. Many confessed that Jesus was the One who was to come although hardly any knew exactly what that fully meant.
Here is what the Holy Spirit has shown me from John:1-13.
1. You can't manufacture a miracle but you can hinder or even prevent one. Believing and obeying the Master are essential if you want to be used by the God in the ministry of the miraculous. Faith is the currency of Heaven. Without faith it is IMPOSSILBE to please God.
2.You can't manufacture a miracle but you can prepare for one.
TRUTH GUIDES THE WAY!
A function of the Holy Spirit is to guide you in truth. Through reading, meditating and believing the Bible, you will be opened to the supernatural power, guidance and usefulness of our Lord. Never forget it is the character of God in the past that allows us to trust Him in the present. He is the same yesterday, today and forever. There is only one way to heaven to miss Hell. It is by grace alone though faith alone in Jesus Christ alone!
THE GREATEST OF ALL MIRACLES IS THE SALVATION OF A SOUL. CHARLES SPURGEON
SUBMISSION
INITIATES THE WORK. Being willing AND available opens the doors of opportunity to be used mightily by the True and Living God. Not everybody is called to go around the Earth or across national borders but everybody can help the ones that are called to go in your stead.
GLORY
REMAINS THE FOCUS. It must never be self-gratification, selfexaltation or demanding the spotlight by the disciple of Christ but it is Jesus that is our focus. It is His power and glory. He is the King and Savior and Healer. we are privileged servants and co-laborers
Oh what a blessed place we find ourselves and being saved, filled with the Holy Spirit, and used in His Vineyard for His glory. It won't be very long and we will be gathered to the Marriage Supper of the Lamb! Let's get about our Father's business!
Go. Give. Get Involved.
SUNDAY MARCH 9 10:30AM
1790 OLD PIPERS GAP ROAD, CANA, VIRGINIA
CUBA
BVM sends money to Cuba every month to support pastors
Dr. Bob will be in Cuba Dr. Bob will be in Cuba ministering from March ministering from March 15-31. Pray for these 15-31. Pray for these evangelistic meetings, evangelistic meetings, meals for those in great meals for those in great need, and pastoral and need, and pastoral and leadership training. BVM leadership training. BVM needs your prayers and needs your prayers and financial support for financial support for this trip precious this trip precious bothers and sisters. bothers and sisters. The cost of this trip is The cost of this trip is roughly $7,500. roughly $7,500.
PAKISTAN
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Pakistan, Pakistan, Dr. Bob Dr. Bob works side works side by side by side with with Brother Brother Shahid Shahid Chaman. Chaman.
Water Water wells are wells are being dug being dug and and provided. provided.
LIVING LIVING WATER! WATER!
PAKISTAN
BMV partners with Pastor Shammar
BMV partners with Pastor Shammar Shakeel Shakeel
Pastor Andrew Rich Mwagale
Is there any greater way to Is there any greater way to reach a village than to reach a village than to feed them and let them feed them and let them know someone cares? know someone cares? BVM BVM is thankful for the work is thankful for the work
Pastor Andrew is doing in Pastor Andrew is doing in Ugandan and comes Ugandan and comes alongside making sure that alongside making sure that the children in his the children in his orphanage have food to orphanage have food to eat and are learning how eat and are learning how much Jesus cares for them. much Jesus cares for them.
Pastor David Welikhe, Busumbu, Uganda
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Meeting under a tent but Meeting under a tent but praying church building will praying church building will start soon. start soon.
BVM around the Globe
ABBA'S HOUSE CHILDRENS CENTER OF CIENFUEGOS DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
“Building maintaining, feeding program, medicine, purified water, educational, gas propene, vocational program, payment of the staff, payment of power bill, extra meals for families, extra help at home, and others deals are not possible for these poors people if we all together and faithfull partners all together for Jesus glory.
My work advocate for those without voice for those without protection for those without real family. Keep the hope alive in Jesus”. Pastor Jose
Children learning through play Children receive medical care
BVM loves partnering with Abba’s House Children’s Center in Santiago, Dominican Republic.
Chile and the Philippines
BVM is honored to work with Pastor BVM is honored to work with Pastor Mike Sheffield. Mike Sheffield. He is in San Narciso, He is in San Narciso, Philippines where they have a Philippines where they have a feeding center. Others in Calcutta, feeding center. Others in Calcutta, Mumbai, Chile, Venezuela and Cuba. Mumbai, Chile, Venezuela and Cuba. You can feed 100 families rice for a You can feed 100 families rice for a $100.00 offering. God will supply!! $100.00 offering. God will supply!!
RReport: eport: Mike was Mike was honored with a honored with a certificate of certificate of appreciation from an appreciation from an elementary school of elementary school of San Narciso. San Narciso. He was He was able to give rice and able to give rice and chicken to them after chicken to them after the series of the series of typhoons kept their typhoons kept their parents from working parents from working and the kids were and the kids were coming to school coming to school hhungry. ungry. Better to Better to light a candle than to light a candle than to curse the darkness. curse the darkness. Thanks to the donors Thanks to the donors to this ministry and to this ministry and the team God has put the team God has put together here. together here.
France
Luke Vineyard is learning to serve the Luke Vineyard is learning to serve the Lord in Paris, France as a part of YWAM, Lord in Paris, France as a part of YWAM, Youth With A Mission. Youth With A Mission. As part of the As part of the evangelism and maintenance teams, he evangelism and maintenance teams, he reports he is learning the ropes and reports he is learning the ropes and pressing in to hear the voice of God. and pressing in to hear the voice of God. and that person is Jesus. that person is Jesus. Thank you to Thank you to everyone who continues to support Luke everyone who continues to support Luke monthly while he is there during his monthly while he is there during his two-year commitment. two-year commitment.
WHAT’S UP WITH THE VINEYARDS
Welcome to our “It’s Personal” page. For so long we’ve had the joy of sharing our highs and lows, praises and prayer requests with you, our dear friends and family. We wanted to stay connected with you because with God, it’s always personal. We hope you enjoy a little of our family connections.
With evidence that the Lord is honoring His promise, that our year of grief is over and we have entered a season of restoration, we have been blessed with a second vehicle. Although we were very thankful to have just the one mode of transportation, we quickly discovered that that was not meant for us. IT’S about RESTORATION! The devil took two cars from us and we were not going to settle for just one. We are so thankful for Pastor Curley Ray, Jr. who made it possible for this blessing.
Dr. Bob will be returning to Cana, Virginia, the weekend of March 9. This has always been a great time in Mayberry USA. Come visit with us when we are in North Carolina, just over the Virginia state line. New things to share.
Chaplaincy. Is that next chapter of our lives? It is something that I, Christy, am seriously praying about. I exploring further the idea of chaplaincy and ministering through a hospice program. Although I am enjoying a time of teaching kindergarten in this long-term position, I am wondering if I just enjoyed it a little too late in life. I know I am there for a purpose. I had a precious youngster who lost a parent two months ago tell me in a soft voice, “Ms. V. I don’t want to go home. I miss you.”
Lord, help me, I wanted to sweep them up and put them in my pocket to take are of. So my time at this school is for a purpose I know. But please join me in prayer as I decide which road to take.
We had an unexpected visitor this past month. Ivy Ting and her friend were in the Tampa area and looked us up. She is our first visitor!! We hope she is not our last. We caught up with lots of tears, laughs and giggles. Honestly I think the shopping might have been their favorite part. Thanks, Ivy. for coming. You’re welcome any time.
Spring break is around the corner. Tori is thinking about bringing her little family to see us. Can anyone say grammy time? I can see a beach in our future.
Dustin got his real estate license and is now able to help you handle all of your real estate needs. Reach out to me for his contact. He will be primarily in the DC area.
Our tree fell in the back yard during one of the very windy Shenandoah Valley winter days. Broke through to the other side. Thankfully no one or the house was hurt, but the fence took a hit. Nothing that can’t be repaired.
Well, that’s about all for now. Keep your eyes open for future newsletters and we will catch you up again.
Much love Christy
The Heart of Bob Vineyard Ministries
Dr. Bob Vineyard heeded the call to missions in 1973, having felt the call to preach at the early age of four. With over five decades of different ministry roles, he now dedicates himself entirely to missions.
He firmly believes that the most effective approach to global ministry involves empowering indigenous pastors to impact their communities, fostering a shift towards a Kingdom culture within their own contexts. Through BVM, individuals are provided with basic sustenance like simple meals such as rice and beans and meat if available, which for some serves all too often as their sole meal of the day. This act of compassion opens the door for Dr. Bob to share the Gospel, allowing listeners to embrace faith, undergo baptism, and commence a journey of spiritual growth under the guidance of local pastors.
Dr. Bob expresses deep gratitude for the prayerful support and financial contributions that sustain this vital ministry.
The Path of Bob Vineyard Ministries
USA USA
Cuba Cuba
Dominican Republic Dominican Republic
Honduras Honduras
Chile Chile
Uganda Uganda
Kenya Kenya
Pakistan Pakistan
Philippines Philippines
THANKFUL FOR YOUR GENEROSITY
We can never tell you enough how thankful we are for your generosity. It is our prayer, that as God sees your generous spirit, that He knows He can trust you with what He has given to you, and that He will fulfill His promise, that your lives will be overflowing with the Spirit of God and have all of your desires met, and then be an even greater blessing to the Kingdom.
Drs. Bob & Christy Vineyard President & Administrative Assistant
Bob Vineyard Ministries, Inc
