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.

Career woman Laura Hunott was in a lifestyle of addictions and promiscuity.  Along the way she discovered and began to regularly listen to Bott Radio Network (www.bottradionetwork.com, heard in St. Louis, MO, on KSIV-AM & FM).  After several years the Biblical teachings became instilled in her heart and brought her joy.  She yearned for what she was hearing.  Without any contact with Christ-followers, in time Laura in prayer (2005) invited Jesus Christ to live in her life.  Laura was wonderfully changed, now experiencing complete forgiveness, inner-peace, and purpose in life. 

As a volunteer in 2008 she began hosting a weekly television show on Channel 24 (www.knlc.tv) in St. Louis, wherein she provides a platform for different followers of Jesus to share their personal stories of faith.  In October, 2010, Laura graciously interviewed HHH, which now has aired at least five times.  (Hope to soon have that interview accessible for viewing from www.haroldhendrick.com.)

Lynne Jackson is the great-great-granddaughter of history’s Harriett and Dred Scott.  (Wouldn’t the Scotts be pleased!)  Lynne leads and is the spokesperson for The Dred Scott Foundation (www.thedredscottfoundation.org). In this brief radio conversation Lynne provides a bit of interesting historical background … and then gives an update on the fundraising for the very impressive statue of her great-great-grandparents (a model of which can be seen at www.thedredscottfoundation.org, additionally impressive as it indicates in their marriage the couple’s love and devotion to each other).  Lynne believes that this life-sized reproduction of the Scotts will be in place just outside the historical Old St. Louis Courthouse (one-half mile west of the St. Louis Arch) within a year of this broadcast.

Lynne Jackson, great-great granddaughter of history’s Dred & Harriet Scott and a delightful follower of Jesus shares re (1) the Dred Scott bust inducted into the Hall of Famous Missourians in the Missouri State Capitol Building in Jefferson City, MO; and (2) the dedication of the first ever statue of a new statue of Dred & Harriet Scott at “Dred Scott Way” at the east side of the historic Downtown Old Capitol building in St. Louis, MO, 3:00 PM Friday, June 8, 2012.  The statue, a bit larger than life size, warmly captures the love and bonding of the Scotts to each other and the resolve to their cause. A model of it can be seen at www.thedredscottfoundation.org.  A helpful summary/outline of the historic flow of the story can be accessed at the website by clicking on “The Chronology of an Era.”  We join Lynne and her family in being very pleased with the genuine respect being placed in her ancestors … and of their valiant and determined commitment to do right.

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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Julie Schimpf, Special Events Coordinator, Turning Point with Dr. David Jeremiah, speaks of David Jeremiah’s coming to cities in the USA for rallies of encouragement (free tickets may be ordered at www.davidjeremiah.org/rallies).   Focus here is given to his visit to St. Louis, MO the evening of Thursday, March 31, 2011 in the Chaifetz Arena of St. Louis (MO) University (www.thechaifetzarena.com).  Radio sponsorship of the event is provided by Bott Radio Network (www.bottradioneetwork.com).

From www.davidjeremiah.org:  

“Join Dr. Jeremiah and the Turning Point team for a night of encouragement! Participate in dynamic worship with special musical guests Charles Billingsley and Ian Oakley, hear exciting updates on Turning Point’s global outreach, and listen to Dr. Jeremiah bring a message of encouragement from the Word of God. Don’t miss this is unique opportunity to grow your faith and worship with a large community of believers!”

Dr. David Jeremiah, founder of Turning Point Ministries, leads a ministry of proclaiming the love and Gospel of Christ in multiple ways.  It includes citywide one-evening rallies of encouragement conducted in multiple USA cities, preceded by a breakfast to “lift” pastors and other Christian leaders the morning of the evening rally.  From www.davidjeremiah.org we read: 

Join us for An Evening with David Jeremiah as we celebrate our firm foundation in Christ! Enjoy an evening of Christ-centered worship with special musical guests Charles Billingsley and Ian Oakley, receive exciting updates on Turning Point Ministries worldwide, and hear Dr. Jeremiah share a message of encouragement from the Word of God. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to gather with a large community of believers!

While these rallies are held in multiple cities throughout the USA over a period of time, in this 12-minute radio discussion with David Jeremiah, he talks about the one held in St. Louis, MO – receiving much radio support from Bott Radio Network (www.bottradionetwork.com) --, inviting those in the area to join us.

Nathaniel “Nathan” Johnson spent altogether one-quarter century in prisons because of his crimes.  When released the last time, he was once again headed “… back to his old ways.”   It was while in a “crack” house that he “cried out to God.”  Within a couple of months his mother and ex wife led him to transforming faith in Jesus.  Nathan and his wife remarried and for several years together serve in ministry to ex-offenders.

Now both men, longtime friends, find ways to support each other in their respective ministries to help people who had lived like themselves. Indeed, these are powerful stories of the works of God!  Both men can be reached through Brother Boogie’s phone: (314) 605-7173.

We wish the Michael Jones/Friendly Temple story would be the report of every other Godly, sincere, visionary, Bible based ministry.  But efforts and inner-city positive impact in retaking a city -- such as in the Friendly Temple story in St. Louis, MO – are rare.  Be inspired as you listen to the works of God in the inner-city as shared by her senior (and only the church’s second) pastor.  As you listen, remember that the church was begun in 1955 by Michael’s grandfather…with three people. The interview is at a time when Michael was to preach a message at one of the Evangelism Conferences of the Missouri Baptist Convention. His message includes how God has raised up an inner-city church to serve Jesus in a powerful and visionary style.

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.