John Hiskey, former 18-wheeler truck driver who, with his wife Rachel, began taking mission trips to Guinea Bissau in West Africa, one of the poorest nations in the world.  This led to their call to be career missionaries there.  In the move of God in GB, more villages began requesting pastors to be sent to them than there were native pastors to be sent.  Thus was birthed the vision for that nation’s first Christian radio station.  Its signal would cover that entire small nation wherein virtually everyone has access to a transistor radio.  At the conclusion, be blessed by the “loaves and fishes” story, except in this case it is the multiplying building blocks for the station!  My wife Joan Hendrick and I have the joy of contributing to this historical ministry project, both in publicity and in finances. The new station’s development is advancing in three phases: (1) a goal of $30,000 for the large generator to power it (the nation has no electrical power system) and the protective structures encasing it; (2) a goal of $20,000 for all the radio equipment and studio necessities to record and produce many Gospel radio programs (to at first be aired through purchased time on the one other station there in Gabu, GB, and later broadcast when the new station is “up and running”); and (3) the purchase of the transmitting tower, license from the government, and whatever else required to begin an independent radio station.  The more precise financial goal of Phase Three will be established as we draw closer to the project’s completion.  Please note that the wonderfully successful Trans World Radio (www.twr.org) is our consultant and guide in the project, assuring us that things will be done right!  (The transmissions of the Gospel of Jesus by Trans World Radio stations can be accessed by 85% of the peoples of the earth … in languages (over 200) understood by 85% of the world’s population.)

Donations are tax deductible and should be designated for the Guinea Bissau Radio Project.

Donations for Phase One: send to Servants to Missions,
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 988, Dewey, AZ 86327-0988
Tax ID# 91-2159136 (www.servantstomissions.org)

Donations for Phase Two: Trans World Radio,
Mailing Address: P.O. Box P.O. Box 8700, Carey, N. Carolina 27512
Tax ID# 22-1690564 (www.twr.org)

Donations for wherever most needed toward the Guinea Bissau Radio Project:
Great Commission Society, P.O. Box 400, Arnold, Mo 63010
Tax ID# 43-1939213 (www.greatcommissionsociety.com)

Monies given over and above the amounts needed for Phases One and
Two will automatically “roll over” to fund Phase Three.

On this radio interview Senior Pastor Greg Holder of Windsor Crossing Church (www.wcrossing.org) invites St. Louis, MO area Christian leaders to a November 11 church breakfast … but since has confirmed that baseball great Albert Pujols will be present and help host it.  The ultimate focus of the event is the reality that more people in the world die from diseases from bad drinking water than die from starvation.  Out of this burden Greg and Windsor Crossing were among the founders of The Advent Conspiracy (www.adventconspiracy.org), a “conspiracy” against big spending in Christmastime gift giving of “things” and “stuff” to each other.  Instead, The Advent Conspiracy, now composed of about 100 churches, urges redirected giving for the digging of pure water wells in the world’s poor countries.  It is a partnership with Living Water International (www.water.cc) who, since 1991, has been involved in digging 7,000 of such wells.  Hearing that Windsor had become very generous in this great pure-water-well-digging effort, I asked Greg, in effect, “how generous?”  After pausing, he estimated the church’s total to be between $500,000 and $1,000,000.  They have great joy in providing The Living Water…Jesus…with pure drinking water to so many of the world’s poor.  Greg Holder is co-author of a just released book, The Advent Conspiracy.  Help get the word out re the November 11 continental breakfast, where we learn more of the vision.  See www.wcrossing.org for additional information and indicate if we need to call in reservations.

A processional in the St. Louis (MO) Global Day of Prayer (www.praystl.org) underscores the importance and worth of people from all over the world.  Helen Howell, born in Japan of a Japanese parent, invites those born outside the United States to dress in their native attire and be in a processional as a part of the GDOP experience.  Josie Drummond, of Mexican descent, urges fellow Hispanics to be full participants in the Global Day of Prayer.  Helen reads Revelation 5:9 about a powerful part of Heaven’s activity:  And they sang a new song: "You [Jesus] are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you were slain, and with your blood you purchased men for God from every tribe and language and people and nation.”  Then Josie issues an invitation to the GDOP in Spanish.  Both ladies serve as members of the St. Louis Global Day of Prayer Preparation Team under the leadership of Coordinator Charlie Fay.  The Global Day of Prayer (www.globaldayofprayer.com) was birthed in Africa and now involves millions each year in nearly every country in the world.

Jerry Jenkins re new book, Riven;  co-author, Left Behind series, 65,000,000 sold; Moody Bible Institute Board Chairman…

(From www.jerryjenkins.com)

"Dr. Jerry B. Jenkins, former vice president for publishing and currently writer-at-large for the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, is the author of more than 170 books, including the 65,000,000-selling Left Behind series."

“Jerry Jenkins's non-fiction books include as-told-to biographies with Hank Aaron, Brett Butler, Bill Gaither, Orel Hershiser, Luis Palau, Walter Payton, Nolan Ryan, and Sammy Tippit among many others. The Hershiser and Ryan books reached the New York Times best-seller list.

“Dr. Jenkins also assisted Dr. Billy Graham with his memoirs, Just As I Am, also a New York Times bestseller. Beginning in 1993, Jerry Jenkins spent 13 months assisting Dr. Graham with his autobiography. He considers the time he spent with Dr. Graham the privilege of a lifetime….”

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Pastor Michael Jones, a longtime friend, is the Senior Pastor of the Friendly Temple Missionary Baptist Church in the north side of St. Louis, MO (www.ftmbc.org).  Highlights from his website accurately describe him as having “… a great enthusiasm for God’s word and people.”  He is consumed by the belief that “… The Gospel is a message of change, therefore our focus is to evangelize the community by exemplifying the powerful presence of God in the lives of disciples which will help to transform a community, city, country and the world…God can take the life of those counted out, the oppressed, the overlooked and by His grace change lives and raise a standard allowing them to walk in a new way of life.”  Michael and his grandfather are the only two pastors in the history of the church, which now ministers through preaching, community involvement, music, a gymnasium, a 100-plus-unit senior adult residence center, a medical facility, etc.  The growing impact of Michael, the church staff, and all of Friendly Temple is an amazing story of progress -- made by the impact of the Gospel of Jesus -- in inner-city transformation in St. Louis.  While a couple of discussion points in this on demand interview describe some important recent events (their Dr. Martin Luther King celebration and Michael’s message at Central Presbyterian Church in West St. Louis County regarding the recent elections), it reveals the heart of Pastor Jones and provides inspiration to the listener.  Check out www.ftmbc.org.

Home school mom and Eagle Forum Alaska leader Debbie Joslin acknowledges something of a luxury for her Alaska home town of 4,000: unlike the state capitol of Juneau, they have a road in and out of town!  As a several-year friend of Governor Sarah Palin, Debbie makes for a most interesting and insightful storyteller.  In the flow of our radio conversation she brought up the fact she had had an abortion.  Now she is forgiven, is a delightful role model, and is serving as “salt and light” in her beloved Alaska … and beyond.  You can listen now.   

Playing football in three bowl games for the University of Tennessee, along with living the party life, did not bring happiness or fulfillment to Jason Julian.  In time emptiness and depression set in, accompanied by thoughts of suicide.  An encounter with Jesus Christ changed everything.  Jason now leads Urban K-life in St. Louis, MO, a ministry to the heart of the inner-city young people.  The Urban K-Life staff members are an ongoing “presence” that spends time daily “… hanging out ...” with hundreds of inner-city young people.  An ideally located former “rest” home for the elderly – valued at more than one million dollars -- was donated to the STL K-Life.  It is being remodeled to become a meeting place for the inner-city youth, as well as providing living space for their growing staff.  Hear Jason talk about his wonderfully changed life in Jesus … and the joy that now belongs to him, his wife and his staff as they give their lives for these treasured young people. Be impressed as you take a look at http://urbanstlouis.klife.com/.

Jason's Testimony

Urban K-Life

Lydia Kaiser, board member of the Strong Tower Ranch, tells of this great work staffed by volunteers.  Their priority is to freely serve children who are at-risk and less fortunate.  From their website www.strongtowerranch.org:  

“Strong Tower Ranch features horsemanship and day camps, with the goal of providing quality, Christ-centered programs that are both entertaining and character building.   Strong Tower reminds us that we have a mighty fortress in Christ. We want children, teens and adults who come here to find love and refuge from a harsh world.  Our priority is to help those who are at risk or less fortunate.” 

The Bible verse for the ranch is a perfect fit:   “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.”  (Proverbs 18:10) 

Strong Tower Ranch is near Interstate 70 just west of St. Louis, MO. 

To hear Lydia Kaiser’s moving stories about Strong Tower Ranch, download the MP3.

Fireproof is an absolutely powerful movie, receiving rave reviews, that warms the heart and biblically faces the issues of today’s culture!  As of this writing, Fireproof, which cost $1,000,000 to produce, has brought in more than $20,000,000. (The following is from www.fireproofthemovie.com)  Stephen Kendrick has served as co-writer and producer for all three of Sherwood Pictures' films, including their newest release, “FIREPROOF.” He and his brother Alex helped establish Sherwood Pictures in 2003. He also worked with Provident Films, developing Bible study resources and other tools for churches in conjunction with FACING THE GIANTS and FIREPROOF. Stephen and Alex also worked on the Thomas Nelson novel of Facing the Giants.   Stephen has served as associate teaching pastor at Sherwood Baptist Church since 2001.  In his church staff role, Stephen leads the church's prayer ministry, major ministry events, an adult Sunday school class, and The Great Adventure-an adult discipleship program that he developed. Stephen also serves as the senior pastor's preaching assistant.” 

On a personal note, Stephen and Jill Kendrick of Albany, GA, have three children: Grant, Cohen, and Karis.  Harold and Joan Hendrick of St. Louis, MO have three children: David, Stephen, and Karis. Karis is the Greek word for “Grace.”

Professor John Warren Kindt, University of Illinois, is an expert in the area of gambling problems.  His research is widely published in scores of professional journals and elsewhere.  In this interview Professor Kindt points out some rather remarkable information:  President Putin of Russia has shut down 2,230 casinos in Russia!  This action begs the question:  What does Russia know that many politicians and others in the United States do not know about how casinos negatively affect a country and culture?  Fascinating information is found in this brief radio conversation.