Thursday, June 04, 2009
Sharing the "Good News"
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Friday, April 10, 2009
Muslims Coming To Faith In Christ By The Millions
Washington, D.C., April 10, 2009) Joel C. Rosenberg
Jesus said in Matthew 16:18, "I will build My Church, and the gates of Hell shall not prevail against it." (KJV) Guess what? He wasn't kidding. You rarely hear about it on the news. You rarely even hear about it in churches in the West, in the East, or even in the Middle East. But the big, untold story is that more Muslims are coming to faith in Jesus Christ today than at any other time in history.
After criss-crossing the Islamic world over the last several years and interviewing more than 150 pastors and ministry leaders operating deep inside the most difficult countries for Inside The Revolution, I can report that in Iran, more than 1 million Shia Muslims have turned to Christ since 1979. In Pakistan, there are now more than 2.5 million followers of Jesus Christ. In Sudan, there are now more than 5 million followers of Christ. Not every country has seen millions leave Islam to become adherants of the New Testament teachings of Jesus. In Syria, there are between 4,000 and 5,000 believers, but this is up from almost none in 1967. In Saudi Arabia, there are about 100,000 followers of Jesus now, up from almost none in 1967. But overall, the trend has been dramatic and largely unreported.
For many Muslims, despair and despondency at what they see as the utter failure of Islamic governments and societies to improve their lives and give them peace, security, and a sense of purpose and meaning in life are causing them to leave Islam in search of truth. Some have lost their way entirely and become agnostics and atheists. Others, as we have seen, have sadly turned to alcohol and drug abuse. But millions are finding that only Jesus Christ heals the ache in their hearts and the deep wounds in their souls.
Washington, D.C., April 10, 2009) Jesus said in Matthew 16:18, "I will build My Church, and the gates of Hell shall not prevail against it." (KJV) Guess what? He wasn't kidding. You rarely hear about it on the news. You rarely even hear about it in churches in the West, in the East, or even in the Middle East. But the big, untold story is that more Muslims are coming to faith in Jesus Christ today than at any other time in history.
After criss-crossing the Islamic world over the last several years and interviewing more than 150 pastors and ministry leaders operating deep inside the most difficult countries for Inside The Revolution, I can report that in Iran, more than 1 million Shia Muslims have turned to Christ since 1979. In Pakistan, there are now more than 2.5 million followers of Jesus Christ. In Sudan, there are now more than 5 million followers of Christ. Not every country has seen millions leave Islam to become adherants of the New Testament teachings of Jesus. In Syria, there are between 4,000 and 5,000 believers, but this is up from almost none in 1967. In Saudi Arabia, there are about 100,000 followers of Jesus now, up from almost none in 1967. But overall, the trend has been dramatic and largely unreported.
For many Muslims, despair and despondency at what they see as the utter failure of Islamic governments and societies to improve their lives and give them peace, security, and a sense of purpose and meaning in life are causing them to leave Islam in search of truth. Some have lost their way entirely and become agnostics and atheists. Others, as we have seen, have sadly turned to alcohol and drug abuse. But millions are finding that only Jesus Christ heals the ache in their hearts and the deep wounds in their souls.
After criss-crossing the Islamic world over the last several years and interviewing more than 150 pastors and ministry leaders operating deep inside the most difficult countries for Inside The Revolution, I can report that in Iran, more than 1 million Shia Muslims have turned to Christ since 1979. In Pakistan, there are now more than 2.5 million followers of Jesus Christ. In Sudan, there are now more than 5 million followers of Christ. Not every country has seen millions leave Islam to become adherants of the New Testament teachings of Jesus. In Syria, there are between 4,000 and 5,000 believers, but this is up from almost none in 1967. In Saudi Arabia, there are about 100,000 followers of Jesus now, up from almost none in 1967. But overall, the trend has been dramatic and largely unreported.
For many Muslims, despair and despondency at what they see as the utter failure of Islamic governments and societies to improve their lives and give them peace, security, and a sense of purpose and meaning in life are causing them to leave Islam in search of truth. Some have lost their way entirely and become agnostics and atheists. Others, as we have seen, have sadly turned to alcohol and drug abuse. But millions are finding that only Jesus Christ heals the ache in their hearts and the deep wounds in their souls.
Washington, D.C., April 10, 2009) Jesus said in Matthew 16:18, "I will build My Church, and the gates of Hell shall not prevail against it." (KJV) Guess what? He wasn't kidding. You rarely hear about it on the news. You rarely even hear about it in churches in the West, in the East, or even in the Middle East. But the big, untold story is that more Muslims are coming to faith in Jesus Christ today than at any other time in history.
After criss-crossing the Islamic world over the last several years and interviewing more than 150 pastors and ministry leaders operating deep inside the most difficult countries for Inside The Revolution, I can report that in Iran, more than 1 million Shia Muslims have turned to Christ since 1979. In Pakistan, there are now more than 2.5 million followers of Jesus Christ. In Sudan, there are now more than 5 million followers of Christ. Not every country has seen millions leave Islam to become adherants of the New Testament teachings of Jesus. In Syria, there are between 4,000 and 5,000 believers, but this is up from almost none in 1967. In Saudi Arabia, there are about 100,000 followers of Jesus now, up from almost none in 1967. But overall, the trend has been dramatic and largely unreported.
For many Muslims, despair and despondency at what they see as the utter failure of Islamic governments and societies to improve their lives and give them peace, security, and a sense of purpose and meaning in life are causing them to leave Islam in search of truth. Some have lost their way entirely and become agnostics and atheists. Others, as we have seen, have sadly turned to alcohol and drug abuse. But millions are finding that only Jesus Christ heals the ache in their hearts and the deep wounds in their souls.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Remarkable Testimonies From Inquirers!
Remarkable Testimonies From Inquirers!
Internet Evangelism - Network211/ Project 10Million
(unedited)Internet Evangelism - Network211/ Project 10Million
Ahmad Y. H. (Pakistan) wrote:
Dear, Bro, I am very happy that I found you in order to help me in this case which I am struggling for years, but I cannot do anything. I cannot go to church services I cannot practice this great religion. Even I can't meet some believers people easily because it's really not out of danger for me, even now I am sending you e- mails I do not feel secure. I am nervous if anyone else gets my e-mails, then what will happen. But, I do have a big hope and I do understand that God is with me.
Anonymous (South America)
Dear friend, Thank you very much for your prayer! Now I feel confident that God will heal me in His will and time. Now I surrender my self to Him .. I had so may worries before but now trust everything to Him. May the Lord continue to bless me with brightness in my soul. Thanks a lot!
Perry M. (Mumbai, India)
When he received Christ as his personal savior over the internet he wrote: "It felt God!"
Sehr (Muslim) (Karachi, Pakistan)
When he received Christ as his personal savior over the internet he wrote: "What I do now?"
Adaobi O. (Nigeria) wrote:
I hope you're doing good today, thanks for the book, I just went through it today. Anyway, I've surrendered all to God since he said we should cast all our cares and burden on Him for he cares for us. I've resolved to getting more knowledge and understanding about having a happy marriage and choosing the right companion because I know that one day he'll find his way up to me. Thanks for your advice, I feel I've made a new trusted friend and can disclose to you my deepest feelings.
Shellie S. (Trinidad and Tobago) wrote:
Thanks for the words of encouragement. It has been 1 week today and I have Faith that through Christ all things are possible. I have to make it. I know that God would not make me go through more than I can handle. I have faith that it is well with me! I know my life isn't over! Until God is ready for me! Thanks a million again for being there for me through all this. I know that I have people that I talk to who encourage me. But, you gave me much needed help and advice. Because when I am alone in my room I took the time to send you my deepest hurts and pains . for that I am ever so grateful. You are truly a blessing to me and all you come in contact with. Keep up the Good work.. You are saving my life!!!!!!!! Take care and have a blessed night! Shellie
Nancy N. M. (Kenya) wrote:
Dear Bro, Praise be GOD. Am grateful to this lord the giver of life the healer. Yes, HE is for HE has healed my mum. She is healed. She is now well. She has the testimony of the living GOD. May this Lord that you called and answered you bless you abundantly. Let your prayer group know that GOD did heard and answered your prayer
Announcing The Arrival of Noah Jonathan Cawston
Family News - today March 20th
We have some exciting family news. This AM our youngest daughter, Erika Cawston, gave birth to a very handsome baby boy! Janice and Jon were present for the birth. We thank God for a normal delivery. Both mom and baby are doing great! This is our 9th grandchild - newborn to age 16. What a thrill! Kim and Greg Roane and Darryn and Loree and their children are all doing well. Janice's Mom at 96 is keeping remarkably well, however, has difficulty remembering recent events. Janice recently spent a week with her in Kelowna, BC, Canada. Thanks for your prayers!
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Computer Networking Explosion!
“I recently discovered that over 500,000 of the population of Dallas, TX, use the networking website facebook,” writes a surprised computer user. Remarkably, 1.5 billion people now access the Web for a wide range of activities. A new Internet service called ‘Twitter’ recently enabled eyewitnesses to pass on to thousands of other people their firsthand accounts (with pictures) of the jet that ditched in the Hudson River, well before TV and radio could tell the story. The digital world seems to change every time we blink! Network211 is committed to using "21st century technology to communicate the 1st century gospel," with the goal of reaching "10 million for Christ by 2018" This strategy is called "Project 10Million"
How can Christians use this bewildering mix of technologies to share the good news? One place to find answers is e-MinistryTraining.com website. It provides detailed resources, ideas and strategies to help Christians use what many leaders have called a ‘God-given medium’. These include a self-assessment evangelism tool for church websites, enabling them to better reach out into their communities.
Individuals can become members of a Team 10Million task force to reach 10 million people with the gospel in the next 10 year. Churches and Ministries can partner with Project 10million to achieve the same goal.
One surprising fact is that online evangelism is for anyone, not just the technically gifted. “There are many ways to share your faith online, without any technical knowledge at all,” says e-Ministry Training Director Don Scheske. Evangelism feeds can be added to your website from Source. A resource library of information and tools that will enhance and populate your website with quality, proven content spanning from research to evangelism presentations.
Church leaders who have already used these materials are excited. “This is a huge help for small churches such as ours,” writes a minister from California. “I am glad to commend ,” says Pastor Sam Mayo, Atlanta, GA.
How can Christians use this bewildering mix of technologies to share the good news? One place to find answers is e-MinistryTraining.com website. It provides detailed resources, ideas and strategies to help Christians use what many leaders have called a ‘God-given medium’. These include a self-assessment evangelism tool for church websites, enabling them to better reach out into their communities.
Individuals can become members of a Team 10Million task force to reach 10 million people with the gospel in the next 10 year. Churches and Ministries can partner with Project 10million to achieve the same goal.
One surprising fact is that online evangelism is for anyone, not just the technically gifted. “There are many ways to share your faith online, without any technical knowledge at all,” says e-Ministry Training Director Don Scheske. Evangelism feeds can be added to your website from Source. A resource library of information and tools that will enhance and populate your website with quality, proven content spanning from research to evangelism presentations.
Church leaders who have already used these materials are excited. “This is a huge help for small churches such as ours,” writes a minister from California. “I am glad to commend ,” says Pastor Sam Mayo, Atlanta, GA.
Friday, February 20, 2009
About e-Ministry Training - Project 10Million
About www.eMinistryTraining.Com
Welcome to Network211's e-MINISTRY TRAINING WEBSITE
Our purpose is to offer "How To" training to our Team 10Million and Coalition 10Million partners using text, audio, and video tutorial tools. It is important to us that the RESOURCES of www.network211.com are as user friendly as possible and that you catch the VISION of www.Project 10Million.com
It's all about Equipping - Jesus said: "Go...and Teach all Nations!"
Network211 e-Ministry Training has organized the information and tutorials according to the strategy of Project 10Million. The strategy is, what we call the 4E's, based on the great commission of Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20. "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you."
The ultimate vision and strategy of Network211 is to fulfill the great commission to
Evangelize, Engage, Empower and Equip.
Equipping is last in the 4E's order, however, for this website it comes first in the sitemap.
I sincerely welcome all comments and suggestions to improve this website.Rev. Don E Scheske
Director of EQUIPPING, e-Ministry Training
dscheske@network211.com
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Christmas 2008 - Family News & Happenings!
Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!
Janice and I are blessed to have a devoted family who we love and admire. All together we have 8.5 grandkids, that keep us hoping with events, birthdays and special surprises. We are indeed blessed. You can find photos of them all on Facebook! (search Darryn Scheske, Kimberley Roane, Erika Cawston) Janice and I want to express our sincerest greetings of grace and peace to you during this glorious season of the year! MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR! "...and God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work." 2 Cor 9:8 NIV The Christmas Story is still the sweetest story every told. Tidings of great joy are being shared, this very moment on the Internet, that Jesus is the Hope of the ages. He's the truth, the life and the way!
What do all of the following have in common?
Abayneh Dessalegn, Abey, Arfeen Hashim, Audrey Lubakila, Sinyangwe, Charles Chukwudi, D.R.Shanthosh Kumar, Daniel Owen, Durgarao, Ibeneme B. Ngozi, Jishnu John, Katia Saad,Kelvin John Bown, Oni Ademola Dolapo, Madeline Cantonjos, Pooja Balwani, Margie, Nelisa, Oni Ademola Dolapo, Princess Ngozi Igwe, Sabla Susan, Sivakumar, Sujay Dani, Timothy Marrah, Ugochi, Vania Marisca Wibisono, Walter Masinaring, Yamuna.
The answer is, they are inquirers who connected with me personally, from 16 different countries, via the Internet in the last few days and have accepted Christ or ask for prayer! I am constantly in awe at how God is using what is often used for evil and flip it around and use it to proclaim the Good News to the ends of the earth!
Thank you for your prayers and support during this past year! We are blessed to have you as part of our network of partners. God bless you!
FAMILY NEWS!
Abayneh Dessalegn, Abey, Arfeen Hashim, Audrey Lubakila, Sinyangwe, Charles Chukwudi, D.R.Shanthosh Kumar, Daniel Owen, Durgarao, Ibeneme B. Ngozi, Jishnu John, Katia Saad,Kelvin John Bown, Oni Ademola Dolapo, Madeline Cantonjos, Pooja Balwani, Margie, Nelisa, Oni Ademola Dolapo, Princess Ngozi Igwe, Sabla Susan, Sivakumar, Sujay Dani, Timothy Marrah, Ugochi, Vania Marisca Wibisono, Walter Masinaring, Yamuna.
The answer is, they are inquirers who connected with me personally, from 16 different countries, via the Internet in the last few days and have accepted Christ or ask for prayer! I am constantly in awe at how God is using what is often used for evil and flip it around and use it to proclaim the Good News to the ends of the earth!
Thank you for your prayers and support during this past year! We are blessed to have you as part of our network of partners. God bless you!
FAMILY NEWS!
Darryn & Loree, Nicholas, Jordyn and Lauryn are in Indianapolis, IN, where Darryn is pastor of Heartland Church. See Darryn's blog: http://darryn.typepad.com/
Kimberley and Greg, Jacob, Micha and David are in a suburb of Minneapolis, MN. Greg is the Operations Manager of a advertising company and Kim teaches special Ed at a school near by.
Erika & Jon, Noelle and Natalie are in Plainfield, IL in Chicago-land and in transition. Jon is consulting for a company that specializes in lighting and sound installation for churches. He is adept at this kind of work. Pray for them as they seek God for direction in their lives.
Janice's mom is in her 95 year and lives in Kelowna, BC, Canada. She is doing quite well but has moments when her memory fades. Please pray for us as we try to be a comfort to her from a distance. We call her regularly, but, it is always better to be there for her.
Both Janice and I are doing well. At this stage in life, we are grateful to God for every moment we have with each other and with our family. We work out at a gym that Janice manages, and keep busy with yard work and minor renovations to our house. We are involved with Network211 and our church, James River Assembly and are active in a small home group. This past Sunday there were just over 13,000 in attendance at 3 special Christmas Musicals. It was an awesome day. The choir, full orchestra, drama, dancers, and artists were sensational!
Janice just spent the last 5 days visiting Kim and family in Minnesota. She returned last evening. On the 23rd we travel to Indianapolis to be with Darryn & family, Erika & family and the Cawston family. Hopefully, the weather will be great! We expect to have a wonderful time with our family, especially our grandkids! We will be back by the night of the 28th. All the best for 2009!
Thursday, November 13, 2008
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE 1-2-1
1-2-1 Connectors correspond with inquirers who respond to one of our Internet presentations of the gospel. It doesn't require you to travel the world, just spend a few minutes each day writing to those who are discovering faith in Christ.To apply, just visit: www.project10million.com and click on the "Join Team 10Million" tab. Fill out your Team 10Million application, log in and apply to become a 1-2-1 Connector. We will confirm your details and let you know when you are approved as a member.
Then, you simply check in each day (or as you have time) and inquirers will be directed to your queue. You can correspond with them via a secure web interface, helping them answer questions, locate a local church and even take online Bible courses. You'll be surprised how simple it is to make a difference for someone needing Jesus Christ.
Our director of the Project 10Million 1-2-1 Connectors program, is looking for more than 3000 people to join us in helping others encounter Jesus Christ. Together, we can handle the 10Million people we expect to accept Christ over the next 10 years.
We provide 1-2-1 Connectors with many resources that help them correspond with people around the world. These include topical helps, Bible references, and Bible Study materials that your inquirers can download, and much more.
Training is available online for 1-2-1 Connectors and I am just an e-mail or phone call away if someone needs assistance. Our goal is to give every 1-2-1 Connector a positive experience.
Drop me an e-mail to get more information or call me at: 417-866-6767 Ext. 2001
YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT OUR MINISTRY
Would you designate an offering today to help us reach out to the world via the Internet? There is a genuine hunger to find God in every region of the world. Please help us to continue to reach out by sending your pledge or a one time offering today, via secure online giving. Thanks again. God bless.
Donation: OFFERING/PLEDGE
Janice and I sincerely appreciate your support and prayers. Thank you!
Janice and I sincerely appreciate your support and prayers. Thank you!
OUR FOCUS IS TO THE NATIONS
On October 15, 2008, Project 10Million was officially launched, even though we have been presenting the gospel, with great response, on the Internet for one year. Using our total so far, our goal is to focus on the Internet to reach 10 million people for Christ by October 15, 2018. The launch took place this past month with Rev. Tom Greene, National Men's Ministries Director, and Dr. George Wood, General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God. They challenged our constituency around the world to take Christ's message via the Internet to the world using technology we've developed at Network211.
You are a vital part of this success story. By praying with and for us, you open doors for witness around the world via our websites. By supporting us financially, you ensure that our work goes forward without delay. Thank you for your continued partnership!
Here is how it works!
We use Google AdWords to direct visitors to one of our many websites. You can see one yourself at: who-jesus-is.com. There visitors see a simple Gospel presentation. They have the option to respond by clicking a "yes" button on the page. Once they do, they are directed to www.e-responders.com where they can create an account and indicate their decision. Once they sign in, the fun begins!
Inquirers are connected to one of our volunteers (1-2-1 Connectors) who correspond with them via a secure web interface (like e-mail). The 1-2-1 Connectors answer questions, pray for them and help them find a local church. We also provide users with great resources like online Bible studies from Global University. Our goal is not to count decisions, but to make disciples! (see 1-2-1 Connections on the right for more info)
Our Mission Field!
We rely on partners like you to continue our Internet missions work. Finances have been very tight since we began with Project 10Million. Many people do not understand why we do ministry from the United States. The answers are simple. 1) We have the best Internet access points in the world. 2) It is much cheaper to work from here. 3) We don't need a visa to reside in this country. 4) Imagine the airfare alone if we tried to fly to each of the nations we mentioned above. By working via the Internet, we can minister around the world 24/7! Our mission field is the 1.4 billion people who now have access to the Internet in the nations of the world. View real time results on the Project 10Million/Results website.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
About Heartland Church - Video
This video was released Oct 19th at the Dedication of the new Heartland Church auditorium
October 2008 Up Date
Recently we've had several of our faithful supporter’s write us with news that is the result of the economic downturn in the US and world economy. News that our support would be withdrawn or serious cutbacks made. This kind of news is not easy to receive, however, we know that God has not changed, and that He is able to keep us from falling and support us in time of need. We will not falter or fail, God will supply our financial need so that our full time missionary ministry can continue. We ask all our friends and supporters to put us on your prayer list and church prayer ministry at this time. God is able!
For the past 18 months we have been associated with the International Missions Ministry of the Assemblies of God, known as Network211 (21/1). “Using 21st century technology to communicate the 1st century gospel” the Internet! Network211 is a small group of missionaries totally dedicated to reach 10 million people for Christ in the next 10 years. The official Network211 countdown began last week on Oct. 15th, 2008. Already this year we have, together with our coalition partners, reached as of today, 875,130 inquirers.
I cannot begin to tell you how delighted I am to be part of this world missions ministry that fulfils the command of Christ, “to go into ALL the world with the gospel.” We are doing that via the Internet, with incredible response, and a follow up ministry that contacts each inquirer that indicates they ‘Prayed the Prayer.”
It has taken many months to create the websites that present the gospel and a lot of effort and time and funding to launch the 1-2-1 Connectors system. It is a secure Internet environment that allows people to interact with us from all nations including the ones where missionaries are not accepted.
Please go to this website to see for yourself in real time, people who are clicking the PRAYER button. http://www.project10million.com/index.html Check out this page first, which defines our mission and vision, and then click on the left menu, RESULTS.
Once you open this PAGE, you will be asked to download Google Earth, if you have not downloaded this program already. Click on the Google Earth 3D button and you will be taken to a revolving globe that shows you where the most resent decision to accept Christ has occurred.
ALSO: Go to our coalition partner’s website with Network211 and actually see the numbers grow in real time. http://www.godrev.com/joy-in-heaven/ As I write this email, 826 people have clicked on the YES button in the past 16 hours to accept Christ. This is an ongoing alter call 24/7. We will achieve our goal of 10 million as we launch more language sites and improve our search ad word advertizing campaigns. Another evangelism website is: http://www.journeyanswers.com/ . This site deals with human felt needs.
One of our most opened evangelism presentations and most responded to is: http://www.who-jesus-is.com/ . We have translated this into Chinese, Iranian Farsi, and are working on translations for Spanish, Portuguese and Vietnamese languages. My major role is E-Ministry Training. My job is to help people connect with us. I share basic HOW TO INFORMATION that enables them to connect with inquirers that respond on our evangelism website on a special website.
We are aware that there are yet more who will be considering cutting or diminishing our financial support. The economic crisis is real and it has affected my budget as well as many other missionaries. We really cannot continue in this cutting edge world evangelistic ministry if support continues to drop off. If after viewing the websites above and you want to be a part of reaching this world for Christ, we ask that you would prayerfully reconsider the value that you are receiving from your mission’s commitment to Janice and me. In order to achieve the goals of Project 10Million we have to give ourselves to full time prayer, work and a missionary commitment that fulfills the great commission of Jesus Christ.
Thank you once again for being a great partner Church and faithful supporter over the years. Janice and I appreciate you so very much. Each one of our supporters, both past and present are on our daily prayer list. WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU!
God bless,
Don & Janice Scheske
For a secure IRS deductible charitable donation! Click line below!
PLEDGE OR DONATE ONE TIME
For the past 18 months we have been associated with the International Missions Ministry of the Assemblies of God, known as Network211 (21/1). “Using 21st century technology to communicate the 1st century gospel” the Internet! Network211 is a small group of missionaries totally dedicated to reach 10 million people for Christ in the next 10 years. The official Network211 countdown began last week on Oct. 15th, 2008. Already this year we have, together with our coalition partners, reached as of today, 875,130 inquirers.
I cannot begin to tell you how delighted I am to be part of this world missions ministry that fulfils the command of Christ, “to go into ALL the world with the gospel.” We are doing that via the Internet, with incredible response, and a follow up ministry that contacts each inquirer that indicates they ‘Prayed the Prayer.”
It has taken many months to create the websites that present the gospel and a lot of effort and time and funding to launch the 1-2-1 Connectors system. It is a secure Internet environment that allows people to interact with us from all nations including the ones where missionaries are not accepted.
Please go to this website to see for yourself in real time, people who are clicking the PRAYER button. http://www.project10million.com/index.html Check out this page first, which defines our mission and vision, and then click on the left menu, RESULTS.
Once you open this PAGE, you will be asked to download Google Earth, if you have not downloaded this program already. Click on the Google Earth 3D button and you will be taken to a revolving globe that shows you where the most resent decision to accept Christ has occurred.
ALSO: Go to our coalition partner’s website with Network211 and actually see the numbers grow in real time. http://www.godrev.com/joy-in-heaven/ As I write this email, 826 people have clicked on the YES button in the past 16 hours to accept Christ. This is an ongoing alter call 24/7. We will achieve our goal of 10 million as we launch more language sites and improve our search ad word advertizing campaigns. Another evangelism website is: http://www.journeyanswers.com/ . This site deals with human felt needs.
One of our most opened evangelism presentations and most responded to is: http://www.who-jesus-is.com/ . We have translated this into Chinese, Iranian Farsi, and are working on translations for Spanish, Portuguese and Vietnamese languages. My major role is E-Ministry Training. My job is to help people connect with us. I share basic HOW TO INFORMATION that enables them to connect with inquirers that respond on our evangelism website on a special website.
We are aware that there are yet more who will be considering cutting or diminishing our financial support. The economic crisis is real and it has affected my budget as well as many other missionaries. We really cannot continue in this cutting edge world evangelistic ministry if support continues to drop off. If after viewing the websites above and you want to be a part of reaching this world for Christ, we ask that you would prayerfully reconsider the value that you are receiving from your mission’s commitment to Janice and me. In order to achieve the goals of Project 10Million we have to give ourselves to full time prayer, work and a missionary commitment that fulfills the great commission of Jesus Christ.
Thank you once again for being a great partner Church and faithful supporter over the years. Janice and I appreciate you so very much. Each one of our supporters, both past and present are on our daily prayer list. WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU!
God bless,
Don & Janice Scheske
For a secure IRS deductible charitable donation! Click line below!
PLEDGE OR DONATE ONE TIME
Friday, August 15, 2008
A BURDEN FOR THE LOST
Does the title above leave you wondering just what is meant? In today's culture, very few people would consider themselves lost. Yet, if we understand the urgency of the hour and the spiritual condition of millions of people worldwide, we realize that without Jesus Christ and the message of the gospel, people are hopelessly lost spiritually, as in a forest.
"Burden" is an old-fashioned word, one that conjures up, for me, images of bent travelers carrying misshapen bundles. It's a dark, fairy-tale word, associated with classic tales where the traveler wanders deep into the forest searching for his heart's desire-be it honor, riches, or true love-we too, are on a quest. With the knowledge that comes from hindsight-seeing what we were before Christ changed us and how He continues to transform us-we have compassion for our fellow travelers lost in the forest. Our eagerness to share "the truth, the life and the way" weighs us down like a burden. Do you have such a burden for the lost?
We at Network211 have an intense burden for the spiritually lost of this world. We feel compelled to communicate the gospel as rapidly as possible to the greatest number of people who are lost. "PROJECT 10MILLION" is the reason we are using the most up-to-date technology available - the Internet!
God has shown us what to do with this weight we feel for the lost who don't know Christ. Together with you and Network211, we are emboldened with a vision and a mission to reach 10 million with the gospel in the next 10 years. It can be done!
Check out the results @: RESULTS - Google Earth
"Burden" is an old-fashioned word, one that conjures up, for me, images of bent travelers carrying misshapen bundles. It's a dark, fairy-tale word, associated with classic tales where the traveler wanders deep into the forest searching for his heart's desire-be it honor, riches, or true love-we too, are on a quest. With the knowledge that comes from hindsight-seeing what we were before Christ changed us and how He continues to transform us-we have compassion for our fellow travelers lost in the forest. Our eagerness to share "the truth, the life and the way" weighs us down like a burden. Do you have such a burden for the lost?
We at Network211 have an intense burden for the spiritually lost of this world. We feel compelled to communicate the gospel as rapidly as possible to the greatest number of people who are lost. "PROJECT 10MILLION" is the reason we are using the most up-to-date technology available - the Internet!
God has shown us what to do with this weight we feel for the lost who don't know Christ. Together with you and Network211, we are emboldened with a vision and a mission to reach 10 million with the gospel in the next 10 years. It can be done!
Check out the results @: RESULTS - Google Earth
HOLINESS - A FACINATING WORD!
There is a word that comes up in the Bible from time to time that fascinates me: HOLINESS. There’s a place in the NT where it’s used, “without holiness no one shall see God!" I did not make that up nor any other person, but, it's God who conveys this idea to us Himself. Think of it, how would you feel if suddenly you were thrust into the presence of God? It’s like unexpectedly running into a VIP! Most of us suddenly experience nervousness, our palms get sweaty, our tongue gets dry and we don’t know what to say! God, who is King of kings and Lord over all, is holy yet very approachable.
In the presence of God we see ourselves flawed and unworthy, yet, He invites us to come! Perhaps that is where you are in your relationship with God. Come just as you are. He say, “Come, all of you who are weighted down and weary and I will give you rest.” You can find rest and true holiness by simply praying this prayer:
“God, I want to have a relationship with you. I invite you into my life. I know that I do not measure up to your holiness. Forgive me, cleanses me, make me holy, and give me rest, amen.”
For more help with your relationship with God, simply go to www.journeyanswers.com
In the presence of God we see ourselves flawed and unworthy, yet, He invites us to come! Perhaps that is where you are in your relationship with God. Come just as you are. He say, “Come, all of you who are weighted down and weary and I will give you rest.” You can find rest and true holiness by simply praying this prayer:
“God, I want to have a relationship with you. I invite you into my life. I know that I do not measure up to your holiness. Forgive me, cleanses me, make me holy, and give me rest, amen.”
For more help with your relationship with God, simply go to www.journeyanswers.com
DOES IT MATTER WHAT YOU BELIEVE?
Recently I had an interesting conversation with an acquaintance who was very adamant about what he believed. I suppose if he were asked he would have an opinion on about any subject, especially religion. Believe, is a very interesting word. What does it mean to you. Do you believe? What is the foundation of your belief system? Upon what authority are your beliefs established? Many people, including my friend, base their beliefs upon what suits them or what is accepted by popular culture. Personal beliefs that are based on one's own convictions or on the belief system of this present world are like buying into a new fad.
It really does not matter what YOU believe, it is what God’s authoritative Word says. When you stand before God someday you will not be asked what you believe! What you believe will not change a thing or grant you access to God’s heaven. It is similar to our own righteousness, which when looked at through God’s holiness amounts to nothing more than filthy rags.
So very often the ten commandments and the teachings of Christ, among other Biblical things, are scoffed at. However, those who approach the Bible with an open mind and heart will find that God will reveal Himself to them. God says, “If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me. The Bible also says, “"Put your entire trust in the Master Jesus. Then you'll live as you were meant to live” You can have eternal life by simply believing (putting your trust in) in Jesus and inviting Him into your life.
Simply pray, “Lord Jesus, I believe in you and receive you into my life. Forgive me and cleanse me. Give me faith to apply your Word to my life, amen.”
For more help with your relationship with Jesus, simply go to http://www.journeyanswers.com/
It really does not matter what YOU believe, it is what God’s authoritative Word says. When you stand before God someday you will not be asked what you believe! What you believe will not change a thing or grant you access to God’s heaven. It is similar to our own righteousness, which when looked at through God’s holiness amounts to nothing more than filthy rags.
So very often the ten commandments and the teachings of Christ, among other Biblical things, are scoffed at. However, those who approach the Bible with an open mind and heart will find that God will reveal Himself to them. God says, “If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me. The Bible also says, “"Put your entire trust in the Master Jesus. Then you'll live as you were meant to live” You can have eternal life by simply believing (putting your trust in) in Jesus and inviting Him into your life.
Simply pray, “Lord Jesus, I believe in you and receive you into my life. Forgive me and cleanse me. Give me faith to apply your Word to my life, amen.”
For more help with your relationship with Jesus, simply go to http://www.journeyanswers.com/
Monday, July 28, 2008
LIVE RESPONSE REPORT TO JOURNEYANSWERS.COM
YOU'VE GOT TO SEE THIS!
See it at: http://www.project10million.com/results.html (Do not be afraid to log in) This website is quite new, and represents the results of our Internet evangelism that is going out in at least 6 different languages. Live decisions for Christ! What is totally awesome is the 3D button on this website. Approx. a new decision for Christ every 45 seconds. The results are from the following website.
http://www.journeyanswers.com is a 24/7 altar call, and can be added to your website where people can find Christ and respond to the gospel. Connectors, (mentors) can be trained in your church to respond to all who click to receive Christ from your website! A new way to do missions work right from your home! Wow! Working together we can reach the goal of Project 10Million.
GodRev.com, The Assemblies of God Headquarters, and Speed the Light have in the last month became Coalition Partners of our Network211 evangelistic outreach. What an awesome accomplishment! Together we will achieve the goal of Project 10Million. Connect with us at: http://www.network211.com & http://www.project10million.com/. Look for “Project 10Million” on FaceBook were we are launching an opportunity for you to share your faith story.
LIVE RESPONSE REPORT TO JOURNEYANSWERS.COM
At www.Network211.com , we are exclusively using “21century technology to communicate the 1st century gospel.”
www.journeyanswers.com is a 24/7 altar call, and can be added to your website where people can find Christ and respond to the gospel. Connectors, (mentors) can be trained in your church to respond to all who click to receive Christ from your website! A new way to do missions work! Wow! Working together we can reach 10 million in 10 years.
GodRev.com, in the last month became a Coalition Partner of our Network211 evangelistic outreach. We are trading technology with GodRev.com. They have great evangelism sites and we here at Network211 have the 1-2-1 Connections follow-up system that is automated. Connect with us at: www.network211.com & http://www.project10million.com/
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
"NewsFlash" June 08 Personal Message to Our Canadian Friends!
Greetings! Friends!
I apologies for the length of this email! It’s because I really want to connect with you and bring you up-to-date with very exciting information regarding reaching souls for Christ. Thanks for your patience!
During the past 14 months that I have been with Network211 (21/1), my colleagues and me have been developing gospel presentations & a secure follow-up system for the Internet that focuses on human felt needs. Each presentation has a response mechanism that takes the information that an enquirer puts in their decision card and logs it into a secure 1-2-1 Connections database from which volunteers follow them up with discipleship material and encouraging email.
For a greater understanding of Network211, we have a brochure online that gives you an overview: http://www.project10million.com/Network211brochureWeb.pdf
In the past 3 weeks we have added a new reporting feature to our Journey Answers Internet Evangelism Ministry. Please view this site and sent it to people you know who are weighted down with one or more of these needs: http://www.journeyanswers.com/index.php/anxiety-video and at: http://www.LookingForGod.com/. At the bottom of these pages is the "Prayer Button" that enquirers click when they respond to the prayer.
What is exciting is that this new “joy-in heaven” reporting website shows real time results of people clicking the "Prayer Button" from all over the world. This shows the results of Internet evangelism and how effective it really is. http://www.godrev.com/joy-in-heaven/ At the bottom of this web page you can open a 3D window of Google Earth (you may have to download the free program) that shows the exact spot in the country where the person lives that clicked the "Prayer Button." This report is timed to GMT, so as I write this, yesterday there were 1758 decisions for Christ, in many different countries of the world. Awesome!
Do you know that your church can add these evangelism presentations to its website via a feed with the "Prayer Button" and the results are filtered back so that a small team of volunteers can follow them up? Locally, your pastor can add all seeker contacts into the “Prayer Button” via this system to follow them up. We are meeting the challenges of this modern day with modern up to date evangelistic technology! Contact me if there is an interest from your leadership. (A whole new concept in World Missions for your Church for people who can use a computer)
We are now challenged with the task of follow-up, and we are doing it; an enquirer every 1.5 minutes on the average from nearly every nation in the world.
We are working together with other ministries to achieve our mutual goals. We are working with GodRev.com, a French World Missions group, to launch even more gospel presentations, in at least 6 languages, on the World Wide Web. Our goal is to reach 10 million people in 10 years with the gospel. They are using our follow-up system, we their evangelism resentations. Jesus is coming soon! When the gospel is being communicated to all the nations of the world, we know the end is near. What an incredible challenge. Personally, I have never been more excited in ministry.
Also, we are in the final stages of launching the Iranian Bible College, via the Internet. Because of severe persecution in Iran by the government there, the Pentecostal Church has exploded, and training for pastor’s virtually non existent. We have been invited to work with Elam, an Iranian Pentecostal mission in England, (mostly Iranian Pastors in exile) to develop this on line training school. They are translating Bible College courses into the Farsi language; we are developing the technical side. We have harnessed the modern communications tool, the Internet, to reap an incredible harvest and then channel the results to local churches world wide. We have been invited now to develop the same online Bible training for China, Russia and India. This Missions work is fulfilling the command of Christ to go into all the world like never before. We now have the means to do it via the "Internet Super Highway." Please let me know what you thinking about the “Joy-in-Heaven” report.
Thanks again, dear friend, you have been a great supporter of missions, and I trust you will continue to do so. Janice and I need your continued support channeled in the same way as before. The economy is making us want to pull back, but, the urgency of the hour calls for a greater effort to reach the lost. Will you help us today? Make your cheque payable to: Evangel Church. Send to:
Mr. Robert Hussey
204-1912 Enterprise Way,
Kelowna B.C. V1Y 9S9
Or you can use your credit card and donate online DONATE
Thank you and may God richly bless you.
Don & Janice Scheske
I apologies for the length of this email! It’s because I really want to connect with you and bring you up-to-date with very exciting information regarding reaching souls for Christ. Thanks for your patience!
During the past 14 months that I have been with Network211 (21/1), my colleagues and me have been developing gospel presentations & a secure follow-up system for the Internet that focuses on human felt needs. Each presentation has a response mechanism that takes the information that an enquirer puts in their decision card and logs it into a secure 1-2-1 Connections database from which volunteers follow them up with discipleship material and encouraging email.
For a greater understanding of Network211, we have a brochure online that gives you an overview: http://www.project10million.com/Network211brochureWeb.pdf
In the past 3 weeks we have added a new reporting feature to our Journey Answers Internet Evangelism Ministry. Please view this site and sent it to people you know who are weighted down with one or more of these needs: http://www.journeyanswers.com/index.php/anxiety-video and at: http://www.LookingForGod.com/. At the bottom of these pages is the "Prayer Button" that enquirers click when they respond to the prayer.
What is exciting is that this new “joy-in heaven” reporting website shows real time results of people clicking the "Prayer Button" from all over the world. This shows the results of Internet evangelism and how effective it really is. http://www.godrev.com/joy-in-heaven/ At the bottom of this web page you can open a 3D window of Google Earth (you may have to download the free program) that shows the exact spot in the country where the person lives that clicked the "Prayer Button." This report is timed to GMT, so as I write this, yesterday there were 1758 decisions for Christ, in many different countries of the world. Awesome!
Do you know that your church can add these evangelism presentations to its website via a feed with the "Prayer Button" and the results are filtered back so that a small team of volunteers can follow them up? Locally, your pastor can add all seeker contacts into the “Prayer Button” via this system to follow them up. We are meeting the challenges of this modern day with modern up to date evangelistic technology! Contact me if there is an interest from your leadership. (A whole new concept in World Missions for your Church for people who can use a computer)
We are now challenged with the task of follow-up, and we are doing it; an enquirer every 1.5 minutes on the average from nearly every nation in the world.
We are working together with other ministries to achieve our mutual goals. We are working with GodRev.com, a French World Missions group, to launch even more gospel presentations, in at least 6 languages, on the World Wide Web. Our goal is to reach 10 million people in 10 years with the gospel. They are using our follow-up system, we their evangelism resentations. Jesus is coming soon! When the gospel is being communicated to all the nations of the world, we know the end is near. What an incredible challenge. Personally, I have never been more excited in ministry.
Also, we are in the final stages of launching the Iranian Bible College, via the Internet. Because of severe persecution in Iran by the government there, the Pentecostal Church has exploded, and training for pastor’s virtually non existent. We have been invited to work with Elam, an Iranian Pentecostal mission in England, (mostly Iranian Pastors in exile) to develop this on line training school. They are translating Bible College courses into the Farsi language; we are developing the technical side. We have harnessed the modern communications tool, the Internet, to reap an incredible harvest and then channel the results to local churches world wide. We have been invited now to develop the same online Bible training for China, Russia and India. This Missions work is fulfilling the command of Christ to go into all the world like never before. We now have the means to do it via the "Internet Super Highway." Please let me know what you thinking about the “Joy-in-Heaven” report.
Thanks again, dear friend, you have been a great supporter of missions, and I trust you will continue to do so. Janice and I need your continued support channeled in the same way as before. The economy is making us want to pull back, but, the urgency of the hour calls for a greater effort to reach the lost. Will you help us today? Make your cheque payable to: Evangel Church. Send to:
Mr. Robert Hussey
204-1912 Enterprise Way,
Kelowna B.C. V1Y 9S9
Or you can use your credit card and donate online DONATE
Thank you and may God richly bless you.
Don & Janice Scheske
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Rev. John F. Lynn (1915 - 2008)
Eulogy of Reverend John Frederick Lynn (1915 – 2008)
Funeral Service, Feb. 13th, at Evnagel Church, Kelowna, BC, Canada.
John Frederick Lynn was born on May 11, 1915, to William and Margaret Linn, of Owen Sound Ontario. John had two brothers, Harvey and Hugh and two sisters, Marian and Dorothy. Unfortunately, John’s father died when he was only 5 years old. Life was difficult for Margaret and the family, however, she was a deeply spiritual women who trusted in the providence of God. He was her strength and her support. Many years later she told the family, "If it hadn't been for the Lord I couldn't have made it."
In 1930, during John’s last year of High School, he and his brother Harvey were invite by some relatives to attend some special meetings conducted by a young evangelist named C. M. Ward, who years later became a famous radio speaker of a broadcast called Revival Time. One Sunday night Harvey and John knelt together with about 10 others, and gave their hearts to the Lord. John later said,
“It was the most momentous decision that I have ever made in my life. It was the beginning of an entirely new life. It was good to no longer be afraid of God; now He was my Father; I had new purpose and direction; I was on a new track; I knew where I was going. Jesus was Lord and it became my joy to serve Him. Shortly after my conversion I was baptized in the Holy Spirit and a new boldness came into my life and greater love for the Lord. Jesus became very real to me and it was not difficult to surrender my whole life to Him for whatever His will was. Hence, the following year, the Lord very clearly made known to me that I was to be a missionary in Africa”
In 1935 John was invited to go north to the mining towns of Timmins and South Porcupine in northern Ontario. There he worked to earn money to go to Bible College, however, this was the time of the Great Depression and funds were scarce. John never did make it to Bible College, however, this did not deter him from preaching the gospel on the street corners and later in rented halls. Many people were drawn to these meetings and in the course of just a few years he planted two churches that are still very much alive today.
In 1938, on a trip south to Toronto, John was introduced to Edna Jolly by one of his cousins who had become a Christian many years before and attended Stone Church. Edna was a Sunday School worker and she deeply impressed him. John was never the same after this introduction, but it wasn’t until 1940 that he felt ready to seriously pursue the relationship. John says,
“After several dates, while walking her home one evening, right on the street, I asked her to marry me. She agreed at once, possibly from surprise! But I stopped and said, ‘Edna, Just a minute, I have been called as a missionary to Kenya, Africa!’ To which she replied with excitement, ‘Me too am also called to be a missionary to Africa!’ How incredibly God directs our lives when He is given control!
On September14th, 1940, in Evangel Temple, Toronto, John and Edna were married. They immediately took a pastorate in Wiarton, ON, just north of Owen Sound. In five years they took this church from just a hand full of people to where there was only standing room left in the building. It was clearly evident that God’s blessing was upon their lives.
In 1946 John and Edna accepted an invitation from the Foreign Missions Sec., George Upton, to seriously consider accepting a Missions Appointment to Kenya East Africa. John did not seek appointment; He wanted an invitation to go to Africa, and that would prove to him that God was “in it.”
God was surely “in it,” as I do not have enough time to tell you about all the exploits for God and His Kingdom that were accomplished during their more than 43 years of missionary service in Africa, the Seychelles and a short stint in Irian Jaya, in the South Pacific. In Africa John and Edna served with great distinction in Kenya, Uganda, Zambia, Mozambique, and Namibia. He had a deep love for the African people and learned several languages fluently. Over the years John was asked by the PAOC Missions department to give leadership in many critical areas and was always highly respected by both his missionary colleagues and the National Pastors.
Upon their return to Canada in 1987, John and Edna served on staff and in numerous volunteer capacities at Evangel Tabernacle. He was always grateful for the privilege to serve. A phrase often heard at Evangel is what epitomizes the life and ministry of John Lynn. He had a “passion for God, and a compassion for people.”
John and Edna had 3 children together - Jesse, Janice and Jillian. Jesse married Virginia Thompson, of Edmonton, AB. Tragically, Jesse was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and died in 1987 at the age of 42. At the time he was the pastor of the Pentecostal Church, in Wainwright, AB.
John is survived by his wife Edna of 67 years, and two daughters, Janice Scheske, my wife, residing in Springfield, MO and Jillian Lawson married to John, of Couley, AB. He is also survived by one sister Dorothy Hilsden of Peterbourgh, ON, 6 grandchildren, 14 great grand children, and numerous nephews, nieces and extended family.
In his memoirs John Lynn wrote,
“I have had a wonderful, fulfilling life. God called me early to Himself at the age of 15. He filled me with a mighty Baptism in the Spirit when I fully and completely surrendered myself to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Since then, I have not counted myself as my own but my desire has been to seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness” and He has indeed added to me, “all things.”
He gave me Edna, the best wife I could have ever desired; three wonderful children and 6 grandchildren, and 14 beautiful great-grandchildren. Besides all these blessings, he honored Edna and me with His call to ministry in Africa where we had over 43 fruitful years of ministry.
Then how many friends the Lord has given us in many parts of the world … Truly we have proved His promises.
I express my appreciation to the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada for the privilege of working with this wonderful organization and so many fine friends and colleagues.
I cannot thank the Pastors and church family at Evangel enough for opening their arms to us when we came from Africa to Kelowna. My time with you all has been immeasurably blessed.
Finally, thanks be to God, Our Father, and our Savior, Jesus Christ, who has honored me and mine for calling me into the ministry where I have had such fulfillment. All the glory be to Him, to whom belongs the Kingdom and the Power and the Glory … what more could I ask?
With all these blessings, when my pilgrimage is finished here on the earth, I shall enter the presence of Jesus, the One who has been the object of my affection all these years, My Lord and My God! Hallelujah!”
We will never know the number of people John Frederick Lynn impacted during his life time. Each one in this room was touched by his ministry, his godly example and his mentoring spirit. He will be sorely missed.
John’s expectation for his journey’s end is reflected by the words of a song that was the theme and expectation for his life, “At the End Of The Journey is God” a song made popular by Big John Hall, many years ago. Dad Lynn requested that this song be sung at his funeral. It is my privilege as his Son In Law to share this honor with you today!
AT THE END OF THE JOURNEY IS GOD
There’s an end to our heart ache our troubles and cares
There’s an end to our trials and crosses we bare,
Like the Prodigal son, after far lands were trod.
At the end of his journey was God
At the end of the journey, the journey is God
Though we’re foot sore and weary our feet poorly shod.
We will lay down our burdens our staff and our rod.
At the end of the journey is God.
Weary pilgrim you’ve stumbled, you’ve oft been despaired,
But new hope came by knowing your father still cares.
You will step through His portals from earths barren sod.
At the end of the journey is God.
Written by Don Scheske, Son in law, Feb. 13th, 2008.
John Frederick Lynn was born on May 11, 1915, to William and Margaret Linn, of Owen Sound Ontario. John had two brothers, Harvey and Hugh and two sisters, Marian and Dorothy. Unfortunately, John’s father died when he was only 5 years old. Life was difficult for Margaret and the family, however, she was a deeply spiritual women who trusted in the providence of God. He was her strength and her support. Many years later she told the family, "If it hadn't been for the Lord I couldn't have made it."
In 1930, during John’s last year of High School, he and his brother Harvey were invite by some relatives to attend some special meetings conducted by a young evangelist named C. M. Ward, who years later became a famous radio speaker of a broadcast called Revival Time. One Sunday night Harvey and John knelt together with about 10 others, and gave their hearts to the Lord. John later said,
“It was the most momentous decision that I have ever made in my life. It was the beginning of an entirely new life. It was good to no longer be afraid of God; now He was my Father; I had new purpose and direction; I was on a new track; I knew where I was going. Jesus was Lord and it became my joy to serve Him. Shortly after my conversion I was baptized in the Holy Spirit and a new boldness came into my life and greater love for the Lord. Jesus became very real to me and it was not difficult to surrender my whole life to Him for whatever His will was. Hence, the following year, the Lord very clearly made known to me that I was to be a missionary in Africa”
In 1935 John was invited to go north to the mining towns of Timmins and South Porcupine in northern Ontario. There he worked to earn money to go to Bible College, however, this was the time of the Great Depression and funds were scarce. John never did make it to Bible College, however, this did not deter him from preaching the gospel on the street corners and later in rented halls. Many people were drawn to these meetings and in the course of just a few years he planted two churches that are still very much alive today.
In 1938, on a trip south to Toronto, John was introduced to Edna Jolly by one of his cousins who had become a Christian many years before and attended Stone Church. Edna was a Sunday School worker and she deeply impressed him. John was never the same after this introduction, but it wasn’t until 1940 that he felt ready to seriously pursue the relationship. John says,
“After several dates, while walking her home one evening, right on the street, I asked her to marry me. She agreed at once, possibly from surprise! But I stopped and said, ‘Edna, Just a minute, I have been called as a missionary to Kenya, Africa!’ To which she replied with excitement, ‘Me too am also called to be a missionary to Africa!’ How incredibly God directs our lives when He is given control!
On September14th, 1940, in Evangel Temple, Toronto, John and Edna were married. They immediately took a pastorate in Wiarton, ON, just north of Owen Sound. In five years they took this church from just a hand full of people to where there was only standing room left in the building. It was clearly evident that God’s blessing was upon their lives.
In 1946 John and Edna accepted an invitation from the Foreign Missions Sec., George Upton, to seriously consider accepting a Missions Appointment to Kenya East Africa. John did not seek appointment; He wanted an invitation to go to Africa, and that would prove to him that God was “in it.”
God was surely “in it,” as I do not have enough time to tell you about all the exploits for God and His Kingdom that were accomplished during their more than 43 years of missionary service in Africa, the Seychelles and a short stint in Irian Jaya, in the South Pacific. In Africa John and Edna served with great distinction in Kenya, Uganda, Zambia, Mozambique, and Namibia. He had a deep love for the African people and learned several languages fluently. Over the years John was asked by the PAOC Missions department to give leadership in many critical areas and was always highly respected by both his missionary colleagues and the National Pastors.
Upon their return to Canada in 1987, John and Edna served on staff and in numerous volunteer capacities at Evangel Tabernacle. He was always grateful for the privilege to serve. A phrase often heard at Evangel is what epitomizes the life and ministry of John Lynn. He had a “passion for God, and a compassion for people.”
John and Edna had 3 children together - Jesse, Janice and Jillian. Jesse married Virginia Thompson, of Edmonton, AB. Tragically, Jesse was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and died in 1987 at the age of 42. At the time he was the pastor of the Pentecostal Church, in Wainwright, AB.
John is survived by his wife Edna of 67 years, and two daughters, Janice Scheske, my wife, residing in Springfield, MO and Jillian Lawson married to John, of Couley, AB. He is also survived by one sister Dorothy Hilsden of Peterbourgh, ON, 6 grandchildren, 14 great grand children, and numerous nephews, nieces and extended family.
In his memoirs John Lynn wrote,
“I have had a wonderful, fulfilling life. God called me early to Himself at the age of 15. He filled me with a mighty Baptism in the Spirit when I fully and completely surrendered myself to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Since then, I have not counted myself as my own but my desire has been to seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness” and He has indeed added to me, “all things.”
He gave me Edna, the best wife I could have ever desired; three wonderful children and 6 grandchildren, and 14 beautiful great-grandchildren. Besides all these blessings, he honored Edna and me with His call to ministry in Africa where we had over 43 fruitful years of ministry.
Then how many friends the Lord has given us in many parts of the world … Truly we have proved His promises.
I express my appreciation to the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada for the privilege of working with this wonderful organization and so many fine friends and colleagues.
I cannot thank the Pastors and church family at Evangel enough for opening their arms to us when we came from Africa to Kelowna. My time with you all has been immeasurably blessed.
Finally, thanks be to God, Our Father, and our Savior, Jesus Christ, who has honored me and mine for calling me into the ministry where I have had such fulfillment. All the glory be to Him, to whom belongs the Kingdom and the Power and the Glory … what more could I ask?
With all these blessings, when my pilgrimage is finished here on the earth, I shall enter the presence of Jesus, the One who has been the object of my affection all these years, My Lord and My God! Hallelujah!”
We will never know the number of people John Frederick Lynn impacted during his life time. Each one in this room was touched by his ministry, his godly example and his mentoring spirit. He will be sorely missed.
John’s expectation for his journey’s end is reflected by the words of a song that was the theme and expectation for his life, “At the End Of The Journey is God” a song made popular by Big John Hall, many years ago. Dad Lynn requested that this song be sung at his funeral. It is my privilege as his Son In Law to share this honor with you today!
AT THE END OF THE JOURNEY IS GOD
There’s an end to our heart ache our troubles and cares
There’s an end to our trials and crosses we bare,
Like the Prodigal son, after far lands were trod.
At the end of his journey was God
At the end of the journey, the journey is God
Though we’re foot sore and weary our feet poorly shod.
We will lay down our burdens our staff and our rod.
At the end of the journey is God.
Weary pilgrim you’ve stumbled, you’ve oft been despaired,
But new hope came by knowing your father still cares.
You will step through His portals from earths barren sod.
At the end of the journey is God.
Written by Don Scheske, Son in law, Feb. 13th, 2008.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Network211 E-NewsFlash Jan 2008
Network211 - "Using 21st century technology to communicate the 1st century gospel"
New Years Greetings:
Dr. George Flattery and the missionary staff at Network211 pray that God's richest blessing will be yours at the beginning of this new year! Psalm 51:10 (NIV) speaks powerfully to us about a new beginning! It says: "Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me."
In another version (MSG) it says: "God, make a fresh start in me, shape a Genesis week from the chaos of my life." At the beginning of this new year our prayer is that you will let the message of this verse be a Genesis event for you. Let God speak into the depths of your heart and spirit, creating a fresh start for you.
Don Scheske
Pastor, here is what we all have been waiting for! Our secure Web-based follow-up system is now up and running and collecting information from responders from around the world. I cannot emphasize enough how important an asset your church Website is to reach out to people! To have your Website displayed in large letters on your sign is a powerful inter-active communications tool to your community.
Equally important is for you to have Network211 evangelism content on your church's Website. When visitors open your Website and browse the content, they will not only find information regarding your church, but they will also find a professionally produced presentation of the gospel. When they respond to the gospel, the information they submit is collected in a secure data base so that your volunteer mentors can follow them up with encouragement and helpful resources to grow in Christ. We can set up the system so that you can follow up the responders with volunteers from your church. This is a new and exciting way to involve your membership in missions like never before.We have a convert follow-up tool for you! Are you having problems following up your church alter call responders? You can register your in converts and follow them up online using our 1-2-1 Connections system. You have complete control, if you wish, to counsel them using your own volunteers. Please contact us today or go online and register at Project 10million and we will contact you to set up the system.
It is with a very heavy heart that we share with you that our friend and colleague, Joe Jones, passed away January 1, 2008. Joe Jones served Network211 as our Director of Evangelism, creating the Journey Answers Website Evangelism Series. He suffered a heart attack which was the result of a rare disease that caused the heart muscle to thicken. Joe had not been well for some time, however, his departure was sudden for all or us. We offer our sincerest condolences to Nadine and her family. He was much appreciated and will be missed by all of us.Joe and Nadine are veteran AG missionaries who served as ICI Directors in France and with Global University before coming to join our Network211 team. Joe was instrumental in production of many of the Global University videos. Please continue to pray for Nadine, her two daughters and their families. Funeral Services were held in Springfield, MO and in California where his body was laid to rest.
New Years Greetings:
Dr. George Flattery and the missionary staff at Network211 pray that God's richest blessing will be yours at the beginning of this new year! Psalm 51:10 (NIV) speaks powerfully to us about a new beginning! It says: "Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me."
In another version (MSG) it says: "God, make a fresh start in me, shape a Genesis week from the chaos of my life." At the beginning of this new year our prayer is that you will let the message of this verse be a Genesis event for you. Let God speak into the depths of your heart and spirit, creating a fresh start for you.
Don Scheske
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1-2-1 Connections Follow-up System Now In Service
Pastor, here is what we all have been waiting for! Our secure Web-based follow-up system is now up and running and collecting information from responders from around the world. I cannot emphasize enough how important an asset your church Website is to reach out to people! To have your Website displayed in large letters on your sign is a powerful inter-active communications tool to your community.
Equally important is for you to have Network211 evangelism content on your church's Website. When visitors open your Website and browse the content, they will not only find information regarding your church, but they will also find a professionally produced presentation of the gospel. When they respond to the gospel, the information they submit is collected in a secure data base so that your volunteer mentors can follow them up with encouragement and helpful resources to grow in Christ. We can set up the system so that you can follow up the responders with volunteers from your church. This is a new and exciting way to involve your membership in missions like never before.We have a convert follow-up tool for you! Are you having problems following up your church alter call responders? You can register your in converts and follow them up online using our 1-2-1 Connections system. You have complete control, if you wish, to counsel them using your own volunteers. Please contact us today or go online and register at Project 10million and we will contact you to set up the system.
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In Memory of Joe Jones
It is with a very heavy heart that we share with you that our friend and colleague, Joe Jones, passed away January 1, 2008. Joe Jones served Network211 as our Director of Evangelism, creating the Journey Answers Website Evangelism Series. He suffered a heart attack which was the result of a rare disease that caused the heart muscle to thicken. Joe had not been well for some time, however, his departure was sudden for all or us. We offer our sincerest condolences to Nadine and her family. He was much appreciated and will be missed by all of us.Joe and Nadine are veteran AG missionaries who served as ICI Directors in France and with Global University before coming to join our Network211 team. Joe was instrumental in production of many of the Global University videos. Please continue to pray for Nadine, her two daughters and their families. Funeral Services were held in Springfield, MO and in California where his body was laid to rest.
Donald E Scheske
Marketing & e-Seminars
dscheske@network211.com Ph: 417-866-6767
"Using 21st Century technology to communicate the 1st Century gospel".
Monday, January 01, 2007
MISSIONS IN THE NEWS - Biography of Don & Janice Scheske
DONALD & JANICE SCHESKE, AGWM-NETWORK211 MISSIONARIES, Affiliated with the Indiana District of the Assemblies of God.
Don and Janice Scheske, Assemblies of God Missionaries, returned back to America, in August 2006, after completing their fifth successful four year term in the Caribbean and Belize, Central America. They travelled in deputationtional ministry for approximately one year, visiting with pastors and missions committees in the Indiana District of the Assemblies of God and in many other Districts throughout America. Since January 2007, Don and Janice transfered to the cutting edge Assemblies of God World Missions ministry Network211, founded by Dr. George Flattery. This ministry is based in Springfield, MO., and reaches via the internet into every nation of the world. Network211 is an evangelistic and discipleship ministry using "twentieth century technology (the Internet) to reach every nation of the world with first century Gospel. Don will be working with a very talented and gifted team of fellow missionaries who each have a very specialized area of ministry at Network211.com.
"God called us to evangelism using internet websites," Don says, "to reach people with the gospel and then disciple them and channel them into Bible believing Churches, using resources that are readily available through the Assemblies of God's ministry network." Promotion of this unique and timely ministry and Development of the logistics to implement follow-up and enlisting a network of "discipleship mentors" will be Don's primary focus. It is estimated that there are 1 billion people in the world who have access to the internet. What a challenge! Jesus Christ's commission to go into "ALL" the world has never been more achievable.
Don, who was born in the mid-west, says he felt a calling to missionary work as a young boy. "My parents were prairie farmers," he relates, adding that he was born second-to-last in a family of six. Even before he was born, his mother, 38 years old and his father 42, dedicated him to the Lord. They desired that at least one of their children would enter full time Christian ministry.
Don was seven or eight, he recalls, when missionary Jock Wallace, a large, broad shouldered man, visited his small country church. He "wept" as he described his burden for the Japanese people. At the end of the service Wallace laid his hand on Don's head and prayed. In those moments 'Donnie' (as he was called then) saw a vision of a faraway place with black people waiting to hear the gospel, he says. This vision propelled him through his growing up years and into Bible College to prepare for the ministry. Approximately twenty years later to the day, Don and his wife were serving as missionaries in Dominica, an island in the Eastern Caribbean, when he decided to conduct a series of outdoor evangelistic crusade meetings. He filled large metal fuel drums with sand to provide a foundation for a platform. He obtained stadium-style lights and a sound system, and prepared a large banner printed with the words "Christ Is The Answer" to hang above the platform. He says that on the night of the first meeting, he walked onto the platform to open the crusade service with a special greeting. As he looked out at approximately 5,000 mostly black people, suddenly, it struck him, "I've seen this scene before!" The vision he had experienced as a young lad was before him in reality and he felt overwhelmed with emotion. So moved was he by this experience that he could not begin the service. God had mightily confirmed the 'call' that he was in the right place at the right time doing the right thing that God had ordained for his life. One of Don's associates had to officially open the crusade service that night.
Janice, who says she felt called to be a missionary as a teenager, was born in Ontario, Canada, in 1945. Her missionary parents, who spent 43 years in total in Africa, took her to Kenya, when she was one. She attended boarding school at Rift Valley Academy from age seven through high school. Janice continued her education in Canada and graduated in 1967 with a Registered Nurses Degree.
The Scheske's have three grown and married children, all in ministry. Darryn & Loree and family are church planting in Indianapolis, IN. Kimberley and Greg Roane and family are home on furlough from India where they just completed their second four year term of missions ministry. Erika and Jon and family are located in Plainfield, IL where they are in their first year of church planting ministry. All together Don and Janice have eight grand children.
Don graduated from Northwest Bible College, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in 1966. Since then he was granted a Bachelors in Theology degree from Faith Seminary, Tacoma, WA and is currently working on a Masters program with The Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, Springfield, MO. The Scheskes, who have three children (all in full time ministry) and eight grandchildren, married in 1968 and spent three years in pastoral work before serving from 1973 to 1986 in the Eastern Caribbean Islands of Dominica, St Lucia, St. Kitts and Haiti. From '87 to '91, they pastored in British Columbia, Canada and from 91 to 94, Don did extensive ministry in Eastern Europe, Russia and Siberia. In 94 they transferred to the Assemblies of God, USA, and were appointed to Belize in 95.
In January 1997, the Scheskes landed in Belize City, Belize, the former Belize capital and main port which has a population of about 70,000. The city was devastated in 1961 by a hurricane, and in 1966 a British grant financed the building of a new capital, Belmopan, located about 50 miles inland. Don says, "One of our major challenges was to go back to Belize in January, 2002, to plant a new vibrant English language church in Belmopan." A nucleus of people was meeting in a home forming the basis for this new church. This has now been accomplished and a vibrant multi-ethnic congregation is growing rapidly and was transferred to the General Council of the Assemblies of God of Belize, in June 2006, to continue with its development and leadership. This is the what missionary ministry is all about, "working ourselves out of a job," Don says, so that the National people who've been trained can take over leadership roles.
Don & Jan Scheske are five term veterans of missionary ministry in the Latin America & Caribbean Region, serving in the Caribbean basin countries of the Commonwealth of Dominica, St. Lucia, St. Kits, Haiti and the last 2 terms in Belize, Central America. Recently they returned from their field of service and accepted a ministry position with Network211 (twenty-one/one), a new cutting edge evangelism ministry that uses “21st century technology to communicate the 1st century gospel.” Don says, “I have never been more challenged in my missionary career as now going into my sixth term. During the past 34 years my wife and I have served in five countries experiencing tremendous results for God’s Kingdom. However, this last term the Internet takes us to “ALL” the world like Jesus commanded. Every nation has access to the super Internet highway.” We are thrilled by this opportunity to serve with our colleagues globally and with the help of a coalition of volunteers, churches and ministries our goal is to reach 10 million in the next decade. Please open this link to learn more. http://www.network211.com/
Anyone wishing to contact them can do so via e-mail at don.scheske@gmail.com or call our cell phone # 317-420-3265. Thank you for your interest and support and more importantly, your prayers!
Don & Janice Scheske
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- Don & Jan Scheske are five term veterans of missionary ministry in the Latin America & Caribbean Region, serving in the Caribbean basin countries of the Commonwealth of Dominica, St. Lucia, St. Kits, Haiti and the last 2 terms in Belize, Central America. Recently they returned from their field of service and accepted a ministry position with Network211 (twenty-one/one), a new cutting edge evangelism ministry that uses “21st century technology to communicate the 1st century gospel.” Don says, “I have never been more challenged in my missionary career as now going into my sixth term. During the past 34 years my wife and I have served in five countries experiencing tremendous results for God’s Kingdom. However, this last term the Internet takes us to “ALL” the world like Jesus commanded. Every nation has access to the super Internet highway.” We are thrilled by this opportunity to serve with our colleagues globally and with the help of a coalition of volunteers, churches and ministries our goal is to reach 10 million in the next decade. Please join with us! Check out www.eministrytraining.com
