Best Year of My Life

Testimony Letters ON HOW THIS HAS BEEN THE

BEST YEAR

LIFE These Are Real Letters From People Just Like You.

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W hen the people read the

letter, they were pleased with the encouragement it brought them.” Acts 15:31 (GWT)

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God speaks about Sunday.

“Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.”

Exodus 20:8

This is why most people don’t work on Sunday!

“Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise; be thankful unto him, and bless his name.” Psalm 100:4

REMEMBER THE SABBATH DAY, TO KEEP IT HOLY” EXODUS 20:8

Saint Matthew’s Churches’ Blessing Plan (Jeremiah 29:11NIV)

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Romans 8:34

“...Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us.”

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WILL YOU LET US PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY? There is an invisible, sacred, holy power that comes down from heaven when two or three start praying and uniting in prayers over situations. Here is what God says, “…If two [or three] of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them…”

St. Matthew 18:19

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Dear Saint Matthew’s Church, Your Sunday worship letters make my day. I read every word, and they brighten my day. Keep praying for my family and me.

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God’s Holy Word is your foundation that you can trust 100 percent.

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“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”

St. Matthew 11:28

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ur father which art in heaven, hallowed be thy

name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: from thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

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here is a personal letter

PENNSYLVANIA –

❝Dear [Saint Matthew’s

Churches],…Since I have become a [Seed Harvest] Member, all prayers have been answered abundantly. My husband has recovered from his near fatal heart attack. He made his public decision for the Lord; and we have purchased another home and are hoping to move into it soon. I have been promoted on my job, we all are in good health and are being blessed time and again financially. I could go on and on thanking and praising God, because time and time again we have said [this] has been the best year in our nineteen years of marriage… I am sending a little extra in the honor of our five children…

❞ Mrs. D.J.H.

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THE BEST YEAR OF MY LIFE TEXAS –

❝Dear [Saint Matthew’s Churches],

Just to let you and your staff know the Lord has been very good to me…When I joined in your prayer service and made my [Seed Harvest] Pledge [that] was the best year of my life. I received money as far away as New York…plus many other gifts. This surely was the best Christmas of my life. Thanks to God. I feel much better in my health since making my pledge. I will continue and pledge and support your [church]… Keep praying for

❞ Mrs. B.K.H.

me and my family…

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“FOR WITH

NOTHING WILL BE IMPOSSIBLE.” ST. LUKE 1:37

First the seeds; then the harvest.

Galatians 6:7

Faithfully, keep God first. St. Matt. 6:33

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another personal letter

THE BEST YEAR OF MY LIFE

NORTH CAROLINA –

❝ Dear [Saint

Matthew’s Churches], This month has been

the best month of my 39 years. My family and I came into some money this month and I want to thank God… I am paying off all of my bills… Please keep on praying for me and my home. This has been the best year of my life since I joined the [Seed Harvest Blessing] Plan. Enclosed is my…

[Seed Harvest Blessing] Plan [donation] and…more…to use in God’s work…God has answered my prayers. Please keep on praying for my home.

❞ Mrs. Z.S.

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“...The Angels...all ministering spirits sent forth to minister...”

Hebrews 1:13,14 Dear Saint Matthew’s Church, ❝...I’VE QUIT USING DRUGS. Ever since the Lord has blessed me...❞ J.M. Dear Saint Matthew’s Church, ❝...GOD HAS BLESSED US WITH A HOME. It is beautiful, and I love it...❞ Mrs. A.W.

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P

eople don’t plan to fail, but they fail to plan. Take God as your Partner and

keep Him first in your life. Get a God’s Biblical Seed Harvest Blessing Plan and faithfully sow seeds to God out of each check. Galatians 6:7

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here is another personal letter

THE BEST YEAR OF MY LIFE GEORGIA –

❝Dear [Saint Matthew’s

Churches], …I started requesting prayer as often as I could and started sending in my [Seed Harvest] donation …It was my best year ever… I got the job I always wanted… Please

❞ C.D.T.

continue to pray…

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IS WHERE THE HEART IS

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This 90-year-old bishop writes his Sunday letters to his hisfriends. friend.

St. Matthew 28:20

“...I am with you always...”

said:

Jesus 19

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Dear Heavenly Father, I come to you today.

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THE BEST YEAR OF MY LIFE

CALIFORNIA –

❝ Dear [Saint Matthew’s

Churches], I find that I’m sending in my last [Seed Harvest donation] that I have, #12. However, it doesn’t seem possible that time has flown by so fast since I first asked to be one of God’s [Seed Harvest] members. I can truly say this past year has been one of the best years of my life. My husband and I have both had work all year and have been able to keep all our bills paid and [have a savings]… Please send me another book before my [next]-- offering is due. May God bless you and

❞ Mrs. R.P.W.

all your family.

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You’re never alone, dear friend. Our special help department is here for you in biblical prayer. St. Matthew 18:19

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The Seed Principle

If we first faithfully sow the seeds. God will multiply those seeds into our harvest. Gal. 6:7

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I always take time to answer your Sunday worship letters.

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“Fear not, for I am with you...”

Isaiah 43:5

Your Heavenly Father

God

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this is another personal letter

THE BEST YEAR OF MY LIFE FLORIDA –

❝Dear [Saint Matthew’s

Churches], Since I joined the [Seed Harvest Blessing] Plan God has blessed me wonderfully. This year has been the best year of my life… I am sending my [Seed Harvest donation]… So many good things have happened to me...

Please continue to pray for my family and me. I will forever put God first in my life. Enclosed is my [Seed Harvest donation]…

❞ S.H.

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Dear Bishop, Continue to pray for my family and me.

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here is another personal letter

THE BEST YEAR OF MY LIFE NORTH CAROLINA – ❝Dear [Saint Matthew’s Churches],…I have had the best year I have ever had. I got my home paid off and am buying another. I got two cars, sold…land… and many other things. God has been very good to us. I am sending [a Seed Harvest donation]. Thanks for your prayers…❞ W.J.W.

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Keep sending these Sunday worship letters and beautiful books.

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THE BEST YEAR OF MY LIFE INDIANA –

❝Dear [Saint Matthew’s Churches],

Since receiving my [Seed Harvest Blessing] Plan about a year ago, we’ll say we have had one of the best years financially that we have ever had... We have had so many financial blessings come to us that we were amazed at times. We also have had more occasions to help others than before, and as we have said, the more we help others, God has blessed us more abundantly. I have sent the last [Seed Harvest] pledge in and would appreciate it so much if you would send me another book.

❞

Mrs. P.W.

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I look forward to your Sunday worship letters.

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praising god letters

THE BEST YEAR OF MY LIFE NEW YORK –

❝Dear [Saint Matthew’s

Churches],…This really has been my best year ever since I received my first [Seed Harvest Blessing Plan] since December last year. I really cannot find words to thank God for all the prayers that you all have sent up for me. I feel better in health than I have felt in years, and I know God…has helped me along my way. Please continue to pray

❞ L.J.

for me.

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Dear Bishop, I enjoy your Sunday church letters.

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read this personal letter

THE BEST YEAR OF MY LIFE GEORGIA –

❝Dear [Saint Matthew’s Churches],

…At the first [of the year] you and I prayed that

this year was going to be the best year we ever had. You know what? It really happened! [This] was the best year of my life as of till now. Just to name a few blessings that I received this year...a newer model...truck...and a lot of other things that I won’t take the time to tell you. Anyone would have to be blind in both eyes not to see the wonderful blessings God is blessing us with everyday. I want to thank you all for the many prayers you have prayed for me. Please keep on praying... I’m enclosing an offering...to help in God’s Work... Keep praying for me as I’m praying

❞ Mr. J.R.L.

for you all...

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here is another personal letter

NORTH CAROLINA Dear Saint Matthew’s Church,

❝I have tears of joy. My childhood friend sent me a Christmas picture of her family…I texted her to say, ‘Thank you’ and to tell her that she has a beautiful family. She responded with, ‘Thanks, but unfortunately I have cancer. The pathology report said 590 was an unknown grade.’ I was shocked and afraid. I immediately began to pray.

Then I started requesting prayer for her through Saint Matthew’s Church. On February 20th she reported, ‘It’s the

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craziest thing…the cancer is gone!’ Isn’t God awesome? I thank you for your prayers. I thank God for your ministry.

Through your prayers and her faith in God, she has been restored! God is a God of restoration and miracles. I love the

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Lord, and I love your ministry.

Sincerly, Mrs. A.Y.G.

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JOHN MADE A MISTAKE, onal s BUT HE CORRECTED IT. peretter l

FLORIDA – Dear Saint Matthew’s Church Prayer Ministry, ❝…I had been working in an upholstery shop for about three-and-a-half years, and had been praying about owning my own business. It seemed like I couldn’t make any advance toward buying my own shop though. Things were just not working out for me. One day I told my wife that I was going to write to [you], Reverend, and that I believed you would help me pray. When my answer came back…[the] Reverend told me about the BIBLICAL SEED HARVEST BLESSING PLAN. I DECIDED TO TRY THE SEED

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HARVEST BLESSING PLAN when I read about it. Only eight months after joining, GOD GAVE ME MY OWN BUSINESS. My business is doing well. As a matter of fact, I have more business than I can take care of. In just two months, I made…[thousands]! I FELL BEHIND ONCE AND STOPPED [GIVING] MY SEED HARVEST PLEDGE, AND THE BLESSINGS OF GOD JUST SEEMED TO STOP. [BUT I RESTARTED.] God [also] blessed me with a new van. If I could say a n y thing about the BI BLI CAL SEED HARVEST BLESSING PLAN, I would say: Join it and work with it, because it really does work.❞ Mr. J.L.

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personal letter

GOING TO COLLEGE,

PRAISE GOD!

God Bless Our Young People!

ARKANSAS,

❝Dear Saint Matthew’s Church, Enclosed is my check for one-tenth of the amount of money we settled for. I’VE BEEN ABLE TO PAY MY LANDLORD FOR THE BACK SIX MONTHS RENT, AS WELL AS THE CURRENT MONTH… THERE WAS EVEN A CAR PUT AT THE RIGHT PRICE AFTER I HAD DECIDED NOT TO BUY RIGHT NOW. I GOT A…

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[NEW]FORD… The funds for my tuition is set up…for all tuition until I’m completely educated, and I can go back full time to a good job, and…the college will help me find one…Now, you can see why I am so grateful to God!❞ Mrs. F.B.

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another personal letter

I’VE CRIED TEARS OF SORROW. NOW I HAVE TEARS OF JOY! ❝Dear Saint Matthew’s Church, I never received a blessing until the last two weeks, and I know why. I didn’t really put God first. I put creditors first.

Everyday I would start figuring on my bills first and plan to send my…[Seed Harvest Blessing donation] with what was left, if anything was left. I had gotten to the point where I owed more each month than I earned. I began to realize that God was my only hope. So, my next payday, I dug up an old [Seed Harvest Blessing Plan book]…that

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I had laid back, and I sent my donation for three pledges. I did this first, before touching my bills. The next day, before you all received the donations, I received a money blessing and another money blessing the next day and still another money blessing last week. All of this because I put God first. He had these blessings stored up while I was struggling and didn’t have enough faith to collect them. It feels wonderful not to have bill collectors worrying me every day. I have a…savings account for the first time in my life. Keep praying. Isn’t it wonderful to be a child of God and feel

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that deep inner feeling of security and know you don’t have to fear anything anymore? Thank God; I feel like a new person. I am so, so very happy now. I’ve cried tears of sorrow for so long, but now I have tears of joy in my eyes. I want to shout it from the mountain tops.

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God is a great God!!!

KEEP GOD FIRST AS YOUR PARTNER.

Mrs. S.S.M.

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I knew that God had a plan for me, and I need to be patient.

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“And Hezekiah received the letter from the hands of the messengers, and read it; and Hezekiah went up to the house of the Lord, and spread it before the Lord.” PRATYEERRS II Kings 19:14

LET

Blessed Faith Item in her Billfold

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another sweet letter COLORADO ❝Dear Saint Matthew’s Churches, I just wanted to say ‘thank you’ and let you

know how much your ministry means to me.

My mother put the symbolic piece of Jesus’ Cloth, which you had prayed over, under her pillow. She had neck cancer and was miraculously cured after surgery. After many CAT scans, she is cancer free. I also wanted to tell you that the very next day after I put your Four-Leaf Clover on top of my billfold and Bible, I found…[money] on the street! This has never happened to me…❞ Mr. E.C.H.

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“...Your Father knows that you need these things.”

St. Luke 12:30 We read every letter you write.

Your Heavenly Father is waiting on your prayer request.

God sees you and you’ll see Him...

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WISCONSIN

here is another personal letter

❝ Dear Saint Matthew’s Church, ...God gave me a DREAM home... in answer to my prayer, and I still live here... Enclosed is my [Seed Harvest donation] to the Work of our Lord.❞ E.B

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u The Holy Scriptures from the Bible: The

Bible is a book of instructional letters. u Sometimes in dreams and visions

(Joel 2:28, Numbers 12:5 CEV) u Signs and wonders (Hebrews 2:4) u Bible prophesies (St. John 14:29) u Prophets, messengers sent by God

(II Chronicles 20:20) u The Holy Spirit and angels, both seen

and unseen (Hebrews 1:13,14, 13:2) u Uniting in prayer (St. Matthew 18:20) u The Holy Spirit (Acts 2:4)

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“...With God all things are possible...”

St. St. Matthew Matthew 19:26 19:26

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Manners for Children of a Single Mother who is Raising her Children by Herself - Your Mom Hug your mom and tell her, “Mom, I love and appreciate you so much.”

Thank her for all she does for you and your siblings. Let her know that you see how hard it is for her as a single mother.

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Ask her, “Mom, is there anything I can do to help you more?”

Let your mom see that you understand the heavy load she’s under, just putting food on your table.

Let her hear from you that as soon as you can get a job, you’re going to help her with the bills of your home.

NOTICE TO ALL CHURCH MEMBERS: Pray for all single parents raising their children alone.

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Everything we eat is from planted seeds.

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another personal letter

VIRGINIA – ❝ Dear Saint Matthew’s Church, this is an answer to our prayers.

When we started to pray for my son…he was on drugs, alcohol and tobacco and not saved, but since we have been praying for him, God has removed the craving of drugs; he is not on drugs now…Please keep praying for him, also his wife…❞ S.H.A.

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eople send all of these news articles to me about folks winning zillions of

dollars, betting on all types of games.

I’m a 90-year-old church Bishop. I know zero about these games that people get so happy about, but I would be too if I did something and won all a lot of money for God’s Church.

Here’s a funny experience I had regarding horse racing. A man came to me and said, “Rev., give me a number.” I didn’t have a clue as to why he wanted me to give him a number. So, I gave him my mailing address, and he said, “I’ve got to go catch me a horse.”

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I thought he was a cowboy who had lost his horse. Someone said, “Rev., he’s asking you for a number because he thought that you, being a reverend, would give him good luck, and his wording, ‘to go catch me a horse’ could mean that he’s going to a horse race to place a bet.”

I’ve never been to a horse race or a car race, and I know zero about gambling, but I can give you scriptures all day long.

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Thanks a Million!

THEY DROVE THEIR AUNT TO A BAPTISM

Lottery Ticket Gift is a $1 Million Winner!

A grateful aunt showered a million “thank-yous” on her niece and nephew-in-law for doing her a favor, as a winning $1 million ticket!

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Gladly, this aunt’s niece and nephew-in-law drove their aunt to a family baptism in Boston, Massachusetts. In appreciation, the aunt sent them a thank-you card with two “Lots of Green” scratch-off tickets. The card read, “Thank you very much. I had a very good time.” But, the couple nearly fainted when one of the tickets made them millionaires.

“I was stunned,” said the nephew-in-law, a 51year-old sales executive. “I told our aunt, “We just won a million dollars!”

The niece, 52-years-old, recalled, “I had to get my glasses, and I still couldn’t believe it. I called my aunt, and she couldn’t believe it either.”

And yes, the happy couple plans to share their good luck with their thoughtful aunt, but they haven’t figured out how yet.

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Grandma’s book rekindles memory’s flame of days when she was just a girl and life a happy game each-laced card a greeting from friends of long ago, girls in gingham dressed and that special Sunday beau.

Grandchildren, listen to your grandparents. They know, because they’ve been in your shoes.

They understand.

Grandparents have so many precious memories.

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God bless all senior citizens, and all single parents raising children alone.

TTHE HE CCHURCH HURCH DDOES OES NNOT OT FFORGET ORGE T YYOU. OU.

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If you’re holding this book, then that is my sign from God that, as a 90-year-old church bishop, you are one of my friends, because my church only gives these books as free gifts to those whom I consider to be my friend and my neighbor in God’s love.

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This is the first time the Church even mentions it, but this world is in a mess, and we just want you to know that Saint Matthew’s is doing its part.

SAINT MATTHEW’S CHURCH FEEDS THE POOR FROM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY

WITH A SHOPPING CART (NOT A BASKET) OF FRESH FOOD FOR EACH FAMILY. WE’VE BEEN DOING THIS FOR

All Races & All Faiths

Saint Matthew’s Church feeding those in need, Monday through Friday each week for years.

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“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, and who’s hope is the Lord.”

Jeremiah 17:7

You can’t see the wind, but you can see its effects, and so it is with God’s Holy Spirit in this book.

If your associates are not going anywhere, there is no need for you to go with them. Follow the brightest stars towards your future.

“Seeds planted, then comes the harvest.” Gal. 6:7

The church prays for all of you dear farmers. Without you, we’d have no food.

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MISSISSIPPI – Dear Saint Matthew’s Church,

❝ …I have sent my Biblical Seed Harvest

[Blessing] donation for this month. That was my last one. I wrote you a letter and told you to be sure to send me another. I don’t want to ever be without a Harvest Blessing Plan. I really have been blessed since I had one. I got…a raise on my teaching contract this year. I know that was help from God. I was also able to get some of my loans paid out last month…I believe God is going to continue to help me…

❞ Mrs. L.B.S.

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Good Morning!

GOOD MORNING EVERYWHERE! THIS OLD CHURCH IS ON THE AIR WITH A MESSAGE, A SONG AND A

Good Morning Everywhere!

SAINT MATTHEW’S CHURCH IS ON THE AIR, VIA SUNDAY

CHURCH LETTERS OF PRAYER, WHICH IS SO IMPORTANT.

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IT’S YOUR CHOICE! Guard your mind. Don’t let negative people fill your mind with bad, negative thoughts.

Walk on the sunny side of life.

It will help you every day. It will brighten up your way. Just walk by faith on the sunny side of life.

Don’t let unbelievers fill your mind with doubt, fear, hate or negativity.

Listen to how some people talk. Don’t let them pull you down.

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STRENGTH FOR THE DAY When you expect the very best, you will receive the very best.

Many people don’t know where to look when seeking God. Look to the present moment for calm, peace and happiness.

Comforting thought: “…Lo, I am with you always…”

St. Matthew 28:20 Once I let God’s light shine, I became a happy person again.

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The voice of the Lord will speak to you and will lead you. “…Pray to Me, and I will listen to you.” Jeremiah 29:12 “I started praying seriously.”

Believing that God can help you is the key to happiness.

We need the Lord’s help to straighten out our situation.

“The Lord is near to all who call upon Him…” Psalm 145:18

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How Great You Are 1. O Lord my God! When I in awesome wonder, consider all the works Your hand has made; I see the stars, I hear the mighty thunder, Your power throughout the universe displayed: Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to You, how great Your are! How great Your are! Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to You, How great You are! How great You are!

2. When through the woods and forest glades I wander and hear the birds sing

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sweetly in the trees; when I look down from lofty mountain grandeur, and hear the brook, and feel the gentle breeze: 3. And when I think that God, His Son not sparing, sent Him to die – I scarce can take it in: that on the Cross, my burden gladly bearing, He bled and died to take away my sin: 4. When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation and take me home – what joy shall fill my heart! Then shall I bow in humble adoration, and there proclaim, my God how great Thou art!

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DID YOU KNOW THIS ABOUT JOHNNY CASH? He was an ordained minister.

His father was an ordained minister.

His grandfather was an ordained minister.

He and Rev. Billy Graham were very close friends.

Johnny Cash’s and Bill Graham’s families took vacations together.

Johnny Cash sang at many of Rev. Billy Graham’s crusades.

Rev. Billy Graham and his wife Ruth were often guests at Johnny and June’s home in Tennessee.

The old Bishop met Johnny and June Cash.

Rev. Johnny Cash

Rev. Billy Graham

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HEALED THROUGH PRAYER! TEXAS – ❝ Dear Saint Matthew’s Church, I wrote to you last month, telling you about my sickness, as THE DOCTOR SAID I HAD A TUMOR. So, I ASKED YOU TO PRAY FOR ME that God would remove the tumor.

So, I AM HAPPY to say tonight that…

GOD HAD [ANSWERED PRAYER

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AND] DELIVERED ME OF THAT TUMOR, and I will never stop thanking Jesus for answering prayer. I know He can do anything but fail… I AM SENDING MY SEED FAITH DONATION.❞ Mrs. G.L. “for with God nothing is impossible.”

St. Luke 1:37

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Take five minutes for God! GOOD NEWS ABOUT WHAT GOD IS DOING

god’s holy church

GEORGIA –

❝Dear Saint Matthew’s Church,

I am doing fine at this time…I am writing to let you all hear the GOOD NEWS. I JUST BOUGHT A NEW HOME, AND I WANTED YOU ALL TO BE ONE OF THE FIRST TO KNOW. Please go on praying for me, and may God bless you and keep you

❞ Ms. S.

all.

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personal letter NEW YORK –

❝Dear Saint Matthew’s Church,

…God has blessed me in my business, since

I [received from the church] the [Biblical Seed Harvest Blessing] Plan. My business has doubled. I am able to pay all my bills. I am so happy with my [Seed Harvest Blessing] Plan because God has really blessed me in all kinds of ways… Please keep on praying for me

❞

because God is so very wonderful to me…

Mr. T.C.

SEEDS PLANTED THEN COMES THE HARVEST

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“GOD BLESSED ME WITH A LARGE SUM OF MONEY AND MORE ON THE WAY” PENNSYLVANIA –

❝Dear Saint Matthew’s Church,

…Not long after that I started writing [to your Church]…I WROTE and asked you to pray that God would bless me with a home. God answered that prayer. He blessed me with a beautiful twostory house. Besides that, GOD BLESSED ME WITH A LARGE SUM OF MONEY, and more is on the way. Also, I got a car, which I had been wanting. Thank God and thank you…I AM A SEED HARVEST BLESSING MEMBER, AND, IN FACT, I WOULD NOT BE WITHOUT MY SEED

❞ D.S.

HARVEST BLESSING BOOK.

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“WHEN I FIRST WROTE, I DIDN’T EVEN HAVE A JOB!” TEXAS – ❝Dear Saint Matthew’s Church, I just have to tell the good news. When I first wrote, I didn’t even have a job, but since I requested prayer, I’ve had better things.

I’VE GOTTEN A NEW CAR AND A JOB, AND I’VE BEEN BLESSED. It seems as if money goes further. I AM A MEMBER OF THE SEED HARVEST BLESSING PLAN, and I’ve sent in my third [donation] this month…I feel so rejoiced. I get happy in my spirit. May God bless you all…Please keep praying for me and my family…I’m sending a special [seed] offering…❞ Mrs. O.C.

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THAT WAS THE Best Year of My Life TEXAS – ❝Dear Saint Matthew’s Church, Just to let you and your staff know, the Lord has been very good to me…When I joined in your prayer service and made my [Seed Harvest Blessing donation]… that was the best year of my life…❞ Mrs. B.K.H.

“Seek first the kingdom of God...and all these things shall be added to you.”

St. Matthew 6:33

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TEARS

Of HAPPINESS

ARKANSAS – ❝Dear [Saint Matthew's Churches]. AS I WRITE THIS LETTER, TEARS ARE COMING FROM MY EYES. These are not tears of sadness, but of happiness. Our loan was approved for us to have a house built. And I had requested prayer… that it would be approved, and thank God, it was. I can’t tell in words how happy I am. The Lord has blessed us so much and in so many ways SINCE I JOINED THE [SEED HARVEST BLESSING] PLAN… Please keep praying for me and my family. May God bless you all.❞ Mrs. L.B.

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“Those who listen to instruction will prosper…”

Proverbs 16:20 (NLT)

VIRGINIA – ❝Dear [Saint Matthew’s Churches], …And I am happy… since God saved me [I’ve been born again]…❞ C.H.

LETTER T O G O D ’S CHURCH

“…Let your requests be made known to God.” Philippians 4:6

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WHAT PEOPLE ARE WRITING AND SAYING ABOUT THIS BIBLE MINISTRY.

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STAY ON THE PATH OF PRAYER TO CONNECT WITH THE LORD. JEREMIAH 33:3

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God Said: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you... plans to give you hope and a future.”

You can mail your Sunday offerings to God’s church

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GOD IS AT WORK IN THIS FAMILY’S LIVES FLORIDA –

❝Dear Saint Matthew’s Church,

Since I’ve been writing [your ministry] and asked [you] to pray that I would be eligible for 100% disability, I have been greatly blessed in so many ways. I have been able to receive the 100% disability. I have been blessed with a 6-room home…on 4 acres of land that is all paid for. I am buying a 5-room home… now and am able to buy furniture for it. Was able to buy a new Buick and pay cash for it. I was also blessed with $10,000.00.

When I write to [the Church] …and ask for any of the things I have wanted, I receive blessings upon blessings, and God blessed me with what I need. Thank you…for your

❞ J.L.J.

prayers.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – ❝Dear Saint Matthew’s Church, I am now in marvelous living conditions…Before I joined the [Biblical Seed Harvest Blessing] Plan, I couldn’t seem to get ahead or accomplish anything.

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However, all of my prayers requested have come about in overwhelming fashion…Please send me two more [Seed Harvest Blessing] Plans. I misplaced my last book, but it had only one more page in it…I sent two [donations]…because this is what I have made up my mind to do. Thank God…❞ Mrs. W.L.C.

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THE DEVIL SAW ME WITH

MY HEAD DOWN, AND HE THOUGHT THAT HE WAS WINNING UNTIL HE HEARD ME SAY

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READ THIS. IT’S ANOTHER PERSONAL LETTER. OKLAHOMA –

❝Dear Saint Matthew’s Church, …I feel I must thank God…It was by a very direct move and leading of the Holy Spirit that I was introduced to the [Seed Harvest Blessing] Plan. The Lord showed me that He desired…for me to invest [seed donations] faithfully.

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A New Home

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past three months the business has already netted more than we paid for it. God further opened the door for us to buy a beautiful four-bedroom, twostory brick home to accommodate our family… and if that wasn’t enough, God opened the door for us to buy a Cadillac…which the Lord reminded us that indeed we truly are in the land that flows with milk and honey…The Lord truly has opened the windows of Heaven on us…Again we praise God for ministries like yours…❞ J.H.S.

God Says:

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and... plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11

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THIS FAMILY WAS BLESSED WITH THEIR OWN AUTOMOBILE BUSINESS

This dear man and his wife were blessed with a car company with more than 100 cars and counting. When we put God first, good things happen. The Church receives so many precious letters like this.

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read this - another wonderful letter

INDIANA – ❝Dear Saint Matthew’s Church, God continues to bless us… My husband has been blessed with two big trucks, a dump truck and a long flatbed truck for our own business…It all started when I had sent in… on the [Seed Harvest Blessing Plan]. We started in business a year ago, March …and thank God we have over 100 cars and trucks now. So I praise God…I remember you all every night before I close my eyes for sleep.

God bless…❞ Mrs. W.D. god ’s hol y chu rch

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God says, “Heaven and earth will pass away, but My word will by no means pass away.”

St. Matthew 24:35

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“…My people will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace they will rejoice in their inheritance; and so they will inherit a double portion in their land, and everlasting joy will be theirs.”

Isaiah 61:7 (NIV) “…I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” St. John 10:10 “And now I have told you before it comes, that when it does come to pass, you may believe.” St. John 14:29

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“...Call for the elders of the church, and let them pray...” James 5:14 “...Let your requests be made known to God.” Philippians 4:6 “Call to me, and I will answer...”

Jeremiah 33:3

“...Keep praying until the answer comes.”

St. Luke 18:1 (TLB)

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DO YOU NEED

HELP? WILL YOU LET US

PRAY FOR YOU? You don’t have to move a mountain.

All you need to do is set aside a little time for your Heavenly Father to let us CALL ON GOD FOR YOU, on your behalf. It’s up to you. Write to the Church today.

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GOD IS SAYING THESE THINGS. u “Delight yourself also in the Lord…” Psalm 37:4

u “…Fear the Lord and depart from evil.” Proverbs 3:7

u “And you will seek Me and find Me…” Jeremiah 29:13

u “No one can serve two masters…”

St. Matthew 6:24

u “Be still, and know that

I am God…” Psalm 46:10

u “…The Lord is my helper…”

Hebrews 13:6

u “…Do not be afraid; only believe.”

St. Mark 5:36

u “…For You, Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You.” Psalm 9:10

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u “But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly…”

Philippians 4:10

u “Behold, God is my salvation…”

Isaiah 12:2

u “A good man obtains favor from the Lord…” Proverbs 12:2

u “For God is not the author of confusion but of peace…”

I Corinthians 14:33

u “…Pray for one another, that you may be healed…” James 5:16

u “So then those who are of faith are blessed…” Galatians 3:9

u “In that hour Jesus rejoiced in the Spirit…” St. Luke 10:21

u “Commit your works

to the Lord…” Proverbs 16:3

u “For this is the love of God…” I John 5:3

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u “But the Lord is in His holy temple…” Habakkuk 2:20

u “…The Lord give you understanding in all things.”

II Timothy 2:7

u “…Tribulation produces

perseverance.” Romans 5:3

u “…With the Lord one day is as a thousand years…” II Peter 3:8

u “…I am not alone, because the

Father is with Me.” St. John 16:32

u “Now may the Lord of peace

Himself give you peace always…”

II Thessalonians 3:16

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MY SON HAD A TUMOR

ON HIS BRAIN. YOU WROTE A LETTER TO ME See the next 3 pages of this letter.

NEW YORK – ❝ Dear Saint Matthew’s Church, I want to express my sincere thanks to you, your church, your prayers and your praying partners. God h a s b e s towe d u p o n me a nd my household a truly wonderful blessing and miracle. Several months ago, I had an accident with my automobile. My youngest son and my wife were with me.

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injury due to the accident, but the doctor, after taking x-rays, found that my son had a tumor on the brain. I was really upset at the news. That very same week, you had sent me some blessed anointing oil. In your letter, you told me how to use this anointing oil. So every night, for three nights, when he [my son] would go to sleep, I would make the sign of the cross with the Continued on next page

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oil on his forehead. The next week, my son went back to the doctor to take more x-rays, so he could be operated on.

When my wife returned home from the doctor, she told me the x-rays didn’t show any sign of a tumor. I know what happened. Our Lord and Savior had performed a miracle in our lives, through your church and prayers. Thank God for sending you to me. Also, I have been a BIBLICAL SEED HARVEST BLESSING MEMBER…and when I joined, it was a little after that God blessed me with my own dry cleaning business. I know God answers prayers.

Please continue to pray for me and my family.❞ Mr. D.C.H.

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If you want the Church to pray for you until the answer comes, or until you tell us to stop praying, here are two scriptures you need to know: 1. “...Let your requests be

known to God.” Philippians 4:6 2. “...Keep praying until the

answer comes.” St. Luke 18:1 (TLB) Write to the old Bishop and the Church, even if it’s only a note. Jog our memories; we are only human, too. Let us hear from you.

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CHURCH SERVICES “Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.”

Exodus 20:8

8:30 AM 10:30 AM 12:30 PM 5:30 PM

112 Saint Matthew’s Churches sells nothing. It is supported by your free will offerings. Further, neither this ministry’s prayers, nor the miracles of God can be bought. This ministry’s prayers are free of charge and miracles are contingent upon the will of God. Your offerings are a form of worshipping God according to scriptures such as Deuteronomy 12:6,11; Malachi 3:10; II Corinthians 9:7. We want you to know that it is one-hundred percent alright if you do not have any money to donate to this ministry. Please do not feel badly; write to us as long and as many times as you need prayer.

We will be here to pray with you even if you never send a dime.

All printed statements in this book cover a time span of many years: they are reproduced as reported with editing being limited to grammatical construction, updating, clarification and space. This Ministry assumes no legal responsibility for the veracity or permanency of reported healings, miracles, or other happenings. All supernatural events and blessings are contingent upon spiritual condition relative to the individual and any other deviation from the intended divine plan could result in mental, physical, and/or spiritual set back (St. John 5:14). The pictures in this book are not Saint Matthew’s members; they are shown to place emphasis on the importance of the message. This Ministry is more than 72 years old. The testimonies in this book are of what God has done in answer to prayer. This home missionary ministry was established in 1951 and is for all people of all races. Everyone is welcome.

“According to your faith so be it unto you” (St. Matthew 9:20). Saint Matthew’s Churches prayer team is a small group of praying parents and grandparents whose lives are dedicated to praying for people and mailing out gospel books, sermon prayer letters and other Christian literature. Most of all we pray for people to be saved and be ready to meet Jesus when they die or when Jesus comes. We believe this is the most important thing in life, more important than success or material blessings. But, we also believe that the blessings of God are not limited to salvation of the soul. We believe you can have everything God promises you in the Bible. We believe God wants to bless you, his child, spiritually, physically, and financially (III John 2).

We believe God wants his children to prosper and have the nicer things in life (Philippians 4:19). We pray for God to bless folks with their own businesses, more money, finer homes and automobiles. We believe God’s people can have the best of everything. It is God answering prayer, not us, that is making these wonderful things happen for people. Give God the praise.

We write our partners letters each month, all of the same faith-building nature. These items of faith, which we send out along with our letters, have no power but are merely spiritual faith handles like Jesus and His disciples used during their time to help people focus their faith on God. If for any reason you do not wish to receive this church’s mail, please notify us and we will remove your name and address from our list.