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by Bob Vineyard, ThD
“WHO SHALL BRING A CHARGE AGAINST GOD'S ELECT? IT IS GOD WHO JUSTIFIES. WHO IS HE WHO CONDEMNS? IT IS CHRIST JESUS WHO DIED, AND FURTHERMORE IS ALSO RISEN, AND WHO IS EVEN AT THE RIGHT HAND OF GOD, WHO ALSO MAKES INTERCESSION FOR US.”
ROMANS 8:33-34
There are times when we There are times when we look at our life and wonder why, look at our life and wonder why, dear Lord, would You would choose dear Lord, would You would choose me. But...here’s what we need to me. But...here’s what we need to realize, remember and understand: realize, remember and understand: God doesn’t just see us in our God doesn’t just see us in our weakness, frailty and failure; He weakness, frailty and failure; He sees us for what we can become in sees us for what we can become in Jesus Christ as a born again person! Jesus Christ as a born again person!
Maybe you’re thinking, “Well, I’ve Maybe you’re thinking, “Well, I’ve failed terribly. I'm such a horrible failed terribly. I'm such a horrible failure that is good for nothing.” The failure that is good for nothing.” The good news is that God can forgive, good news is that God can forgive, restore, and recommission you dear restore, and recommission you dear Christian. We see that played out Christian. We see that played out beautifully in Matthew 26. beautifully in Matthew 26.
In the upper room, Jesus had just
We might see only a lump of plain
We might see only a lump of plain meaningless clay; God sees the meaningless clay; God sees the complete finished product of His complete finished product of His grace and power... a beautiful grace and power... a beautiful useful vessel. We might see an useful vessel. We might see an empty blank canvas with no vision; empty blank canvas with no vision; God sees the finished work...a God sees the finished work...a lovely painting reflecting Him. lovely painting reflecting Him. Where we see problems in a Where we see problems in a negative perspective, God sees the negative perspective, God sees the wonderful and fulfilling solutions. wonderful and fulfilling solutions. Where we see failure, He sees Where we see failure, He sees victory. And where we see an dismal victory. And where we see an dismal end, God sees a glorious beginning. end, God sees a glorious beginning. Let's see by faith what the Father Let's see by faith what the Father sees. sees.
I T I S N O G O O D T R Y I N G T O “ B E M Y S E L F ” W I T H O U T H I M ” C S L E W I S .
In the upper room, Jesus had just revealed that one of the disciples revealed that one of the disciples would betray Him. They all began to would betray Him. They all began to ask Jesus, “ ask Jesus, “Lord Lord,, is i is itt II?” ?” Then verse Then verse 25 tells us, 25 tells us, “Judas, the one who would “Judas, the one who would betray him, also asked, Rabbi, is it I? betray him, also asked, Rabbi, is it I? And Jesus told him, You have said it.” And Jesus told him, You have said it.”
J Judas left, and then Jesus celebrated udas left, and then Jesus celebrated the Last Supper with His remaining the Last Supper with His remaining disciples. They broke the bread and disciples. They broke the bread and drank the cup. And on the way to the drank the cup. And on the way to the Mount of Olives, Jesus dropped Mount of Olives, Jesus dropped another revelation surprise on them: another revelation surprise on them: "All of you will be made to stumble "All of you will be made to stumble because of Me this night, for as it is because of Me this night, for as it is written: 'I will strike the Shepherd and written: 'I will strike the Shepherd and the sheep of the flock will be the sheep of the flock will be scattered.' ” (verse 31). scattered.' ” (verse 31).
The passage goes on to say that Peter The passage goes on to say that Peter declared to Jesus that He would declared to Jesus that He would never betray Him, and let us not never betray Him, and let us not forget that the other disciples also forget that the other disciples also said the same said the same..
Luke’s Gospel reveals a detail
Luke’s Gospel reveals a detail don’t find in Matthew's acco don’t find in Matthew's acco Jesus went on to say, Jesus went on to say, “Sim “Sim Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked you, that he may sift you as wh you, that he may sift you as wh But I have prayed for you, that But I have prayed for you, that faith should not fail; and when faith should not fail; and when have returned to me, streng have returned to me, streng your brethren” (22:31–32). your brethren” (22:31–32).
Would that alarm you if Jesus
Would that alarm you if Jesus that to you? Imagine yourself sitting that to you? Imagine yourself sitting with Jesus, and then He turns to you with Jesus, and then He turns to you and says, “Oh, by the way, the King and says, “Oh, by the way, the King of Demons has been asking for you of Demons has been asking for you by name.” by name.”
“The Dragon? You mean like Lucifer “The Dragon? You mean like Lucifer himself?” himself?”
“Yes. That is correct.” “Yes. That is correct.”
For the Original Sinner himself to For the Original Sinner himself to actually request someone is actually request someone is extremely significant. Why would extremely significant. Why would Satan ask for Peter? I believe it Satan ask for Peter? I believe it was because he saw him as a was because he saw him as a threat. God isn’t the only one threat. God isn’t the only one who recognizes leadership; Satan who recognizes leadership; Satan does, too. does, too.
The good news is that Jesus was
You see, the Evil One is not the equal
You see, the Evil One is not the equal of God. God is omniscient and of God. God is omniscient and omnipresent and omnipotent and omnipresent and omnipotent and omnisapient He is all knowing and omnisapient—He is all knowing and everywhere present at once and is everywhere present at once and is all-powerful and is all-wise. Satan all-powerful and is all-wise. Satan knows some things. But he can only knows some things. But he can only be in one place at a time, and his be in one place at a time, and his power is LIMITED. However, he still power is LIMITED. However, he still is a powerful spiritual being so don't is a powerful spiritual being so don't underestimate or overestimate him. underestimate or overestimate him. Don't brag on him at all but lift up
Don't brag on him at all but lift up Jesus! Jesus!
The good news is that Jesus was praying for Peter. And Jesus is praying for Peter. And Jesus is praying for you too. Hallelujah! praying for you too. Hallelujah! Christ is in your corner. He is Christ is in your corner. He is interceding for you. And because interceding for you. And because of that, you never will be of that, you never will be separated from God. Without the separated from God. Without the prayers of Jesus, Peter wouldn’t prayers of Jesus, Peter wouldn’t have stood a snowball chance in have stood a snowball chance in the Lake of Fire nor would we. the Lake of Fire nor would we. But thank God, because of Jesus, But thank God, because of Jesus, we do! It is God who justifies, we do! It is God who justifies, sanctifies, heals, delivers, keeps, sanctifies, heals, delivers, keeps, and will glorify His people! and will glorify His people!
FOR NOW WE SEE IN A MIRROR DIMLY, BUT THEN FACE TO FACE. NOW I KNOW IN PART; THEN I SHALL KNOW FULLY, EVEN AS I HAVE BEEN FULLY KNOWN. 1 COR. 13:12
As the 3-day pastoral conference is still being planned, Drs. Wilfredo and Regla strive to bring food to older Cubans who are literally starving and host Life Groups in their community. You can see in these photos that this is a multigenerational love that this ministry serves. They grow some of their own food to offset supply and cost. BVM is proud to partner with them to help as well.
During their trip to Cuba, Evangelist Ray and Sandi Clark caught a fire for the people. They will be returning under the umbrella of their ministry Orchard Ministries International. Their goal is to hold three strategic healing ministry revivals in September of 2024. Dr. Wilfredo is working earnestly on the Cuban end in preparation of these meetings.
In response to the escalating threat of terrorism, the United States has prioritized enhancing the security measures surrounding any business interactions involving Pakistani citizens, enterprises, missions, or governmental bodies. For BVM and its dedicated supporters, this initiative ensures a higher level of confidence in the integrity of the relationships established in the region. Regrettably, this precautionary measure will temporarily suspend funds being sent into the region until formal approval is obtained from the relevant authorities.
Despite the obstacles, Pastor Shahid continues to do the work of the ministry that has already begun there in partnership with BVM. The Lord has been faithful as he has sought alternative streams of personal income to sustain throughout this difficult season. We know that what God begins He is faithful to finish. We are praying that the enemy will be smitten on behalf of His people
PREACHING TO THE SLAVES AT THE BRICK FACTORY
Newly built church near the airport in Lahore.
Bob Vineyard has received an invitation to join Bob Vineyard has received an invitation to join a significant crusade and revival event taking a significant crusade and revival event taking place in Uganda. Here are some images of the place in Uganda. Here are some images of the children's home under construction. Many of children's home under construction. Many of you provide monthly support you provide monthly support to the orphans to the orphans alongside Pastor Andrew Mwagali. Your alongside Pastor Andrew Mwagali. Your support plays a crucial role in their lives and in support plays a crucial role in their lives and in expanding the Kingdom. We eagerly anticipate expanding the Kingdom. We eagerly anticipate the wonderful updates that will be shared the wonderful updates that will be shared upon Dr. Bob's return. upon Dr. Bob's return.
ThefinishingtoucheshavebeenaddedtothechurchhouseinSabaot, marking its completion. With the windows now installed, people can gatherinsideandbeshieldedfromtheelements.Aheartfeltthankyou goesouttoallwhocontributedtothisproject.
BobwillbepresentatthededicationoftheChristianschoolinEldoret,a crucialendeavorforPastorTitusandDesma.ChristDwellingFellowship standsasabeaconofhopefornumerouspastorsandthecommunity ofbelievers.
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Abba’s House Children’s Center. Did you know that this Children’s Center has vocational programs, as well as teaching the educational curriculum? If you prize education as a tool to connect children with the Lord and a future they would never else have an opportunity to have, then we thank you especailly for supporting this mission.
Pastora Marisol continues the church in Curacavi and Pastor Mike Sheffield continues to work through the grief of losing his son so we are asking that you bathe him in prayer. He is teaching English as a second language to many. Please also pray that he gets direction for his future as he contemplates his next steps.
Welcome to our “It’s Personal” page. For so long we’ve ng 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.
Having resided in Tampa Bay, Florida, for approximately a month, a range of emotions accompanies the experience of adapting to a new environment. Alongside feelings of excitement, anticipation, and envisioning the future, emotions like grief, uncertainty, and the need to adjust expectations arise. However, a prevailing sense of faith in God’s goodness and unshakable love for us surpasses and guides these varied emotional responses.
We requested our friends and family to pray for us in our search for a place of worship. We have been purposeful in exploring various places of worship, including the small community congregation that meets weekly in our 55+ community. Our focus is not on where we prefer to go, but on where we believe God wants us to be to serve effectively for His Kingdom. It's our commitment to n Earth.
The River Church, led by Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne, stands out as one of those places not in the box. Our visit on the Sunday prior to the 4th of July left us feeling blessed. While we may not consider it our home place of worship, we understand its appeal to many. Witnessing 19 individuals commit their lives to Jesus underscored the church's strong emphasis on evangelism.
There is no shortage of churches in the Tampa Bay area. We have found a Monday night Bible study hosted by Grace Family, conveniently located nearby. Currently, our focus in the study is on the Book of James throughout the summer season. Want to join us? Come on down.
We are delighted to share that Luke has arrived safely in Paris for his second semester outreach with Youth With A Mission. They are settling into their new environment and eagerly anticipating diving into their activities. He is busy with community projects. Luke is also gaining valuable perspectives, including interacting with individuals holding many worldviews. This does not alter the Gospel's message but brings a renewed enthusiasm for understanding the Gospel and what the early disciples of Christ encountered. Luke will be joining YWAM Orlando staff. As staff members, they are considered missionaries and need monthly support and will need a minimum of $900 a month. Is Luke the missionary you’d like to support with your offerings?
We are asking that you continue to pray for our U.S. military, and in particular, Rob, who is serving in one of the areas that has been put on high alert for terrorism. While we don’t “worry”, we certainly cover him with prayers, knowing the enemy is always looking for ways to kill, steal and destroy. But we know God has a plan for his future and we look forward to seeing them unfold.
Stella recently attended girls basketball camp, and is proving to be as tough as her sisters. Girl power!
Tala appears to be allergic to peanuts. Say, it ain’t so! We are claiming that she is perfectly made and is NOT allergic to anything that God intended for us to enjoy. She’s tried out the pool. I think it’s time for her to try out the ocean with some grammy time, don’t you?
CoCo and Max are trying to get used to the heat. They are lazy coworkers of mine. Between working for Bob Vineyard Ministries and Mary Kay, I am very thankful to be able to work from home. I am, however, looking for other means of an income stream that still gives me flexibility so please be in prayer for that.
We’d love to hear from you. If you ever find yourself in the Tampa area, we’d love to hear from you. Here is our contact information.
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 rice and beans, which for some serves 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 clergy.
Dr. Bob expresses deep gratitude for the prayerful support and financial contributions that sustain this vital ministry.
USA USA
Cuba Cuba
Dominican Republic Dominican Republic
Honduras Honduras
Chile Chile
Uganda Uganda
Kenya Kenya
Pakistan Pakistan
Philippines Philippines
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
