July, August, September 2020 (USPS 494-280) Volume 68, Issue 7-8-9 Join Us on Facebook 2020 Convention JUNE 26—JULY 3 10 AM & 7 PM UCCMA President It is indeed a blessing to be able to come to you today with a message of victory. Jesus is still alive and moving in this world! Although we have been attacked by an invisible enemy, Jesus is still on the throne and He is in control. Whether we are asked to stay in our homes as much as possible in order to slow the spread of this virus or we are freed to go where we desire, God is our fortress—He is where we run when evil besets us on all sides. As we look at the scenes unfolding on the earth, we see the signs of the times being set up. There is no doubt that our Bible is the anointed Word of Almighty God. Reading the scriptures is like reading the news- paper or watching the news on television. There is no denying the day of the Lord is nigh. I long for His ap- pearing—but as Apostle Paul once said, “I am in a strait betwixt two”! There is that longing in my heart for His appearing, but also a fiery desire to reap this harvest of the Last Days! As many of you remember, Brother Hall told us of a prophecy God had given him. He was told that this revival of which he prophesied would not come while he was still on this earth. But the great revival he was promised—one last revival—would be after his death. Brothers and sisters—I believe we are on the cusp of that revival he spoke about. We cannot stop. We must continue and work for night will come when no man can work. We see that time right now in the natu- ral. But in the realm of the Spirit our work is still before us, we are even now stepping into the harvest fields. So many men and women are hungry for truth! Anger is the expression of their hunger and yearning. Do not turn your wrath toward these who you perceive to be your enemy. Jesus was and is still the answer. When Jesus first came to this earth as a baby—hate was rife in that day. The blood of babies was called for by the leader. Why? Because all of nature told them that One was coming who would change their world. A savior was coming on the scene and they fought against it with what they had within their ability to use. They had the authority to wield the hand of death on the most innocent—just as it is today. There was unrest and backbiting in the government. Church leaders had their own agenda—not God’s—but theirs. While the government sought to control—just as they do today. But God in His infinite wisdom did not fight these individuals with swords and spears. He came in the flesh of a little baby boy, born of a virgin, destined to be the supreme sacrifice for you and me—for all. “For God SO LOVED the WORLD, that He gave His ONLY begotten Son that WHOSOEVER believeth on Him, shall not perish but have everlasting life.” Yes, the blood of Jesus, our Lord, still saves, heals and delivers today. He came as a baby to a world much like we live in today. God, Who IS love, casts out fear. The love of God will change your heart. If you feel you have a heart of stone—Jesus can make it a heart of flesh. He can make your heart a heart of love. When you see the enemy and you feel he is coming for you and your loved ones—the Holy Ghost will cause you to know in your heart of flesh—that person needs Jesus. When God’s people realize they have the greatest weapon in their quiver that has ever been put upon this earth, they will no longer kick against the world they see as an enemy. They will offer the love of Christ our Lord. Jesus said, “Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.” Sometimes, we feel we must defend Christ, but if we will do His will—He will defend us. With Jesus on our side, we cannot lose. We will win the war! As this world seems full of sin and strife, we lean on the Word of God, “Where sin abounded, grace did much more abound: That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.” Whatever the problem is—Jesus is the answer! I want to thank each of you for the prayers you have prayed for my wife, Ann and my daughter, Sharon. We’re still holding on with faith for Ann’s health and Sharon’s sight. May God bless you abundantly.

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The world approaches the set free those who were op- “evening time” of divine prophecy. pressed. They asked for nothing “Darkness shall cover the earth, and from the church system of that gross darkness the people” (Is. 60:2). day. They desired to do and did “Arise, shine; for thy light is only those things commanded of come, and the glory of the Lord is them by the “Beloved Master; the risen upon thee” (v. 1). Lord Jesus Christ.” be stopped! The end-time minis- A greater event than that of They obeyed the call to “Go ter, prophet, or apostle has been Pentecost is at hand! into all the world and preached brought forth, raised up, called The Upper Room outpouring the gospel (not system or out, ordained, blessed, and pre- of the Spirit delivered and set apart manmade doctrine or creed) to destined to speak with divine unc- the true church from the sectarian every creature.” No space lim- tion, to prophesy with divine au- synagogue system of that day. its—go to all the world—preach thority, and to take action against One hundred and twenty peo- the gospel. What gospel? The satanic forces. The last day ple upset the Pharisee and Saddu- gospel of Christ—none other! prophets will obey only the voice cee system by divine appointment “To every creature”? No race lim- of Him who sends them! and ordination. its—to all races; white, black, They will all speak the same One hundred and twenty peo- brown, or red, to the Jew, Greek thing. They have one source of ple were God-empowered, Holy and Gentile. Preach to the rich, power and one Shepherd. They Ghost-filled, and Jesus-anointed to poor, bond and free. Preach to look only to Him—Christ Jesus turn the religious world upside every man, woman and child eve- the Lord. The true ministers of the down. rywhere! Lord teach the Word (Bible) first One hundred and twenty peo- Churches, organizations, doc- and foremost. The sharp Word of ple were in unity, in one accord, trines, creeds, atheists, agnostics, God is sharper than any two- looking to one High Priest—Christ moralists, sinners, or unbelievers edged sword—cutting asunder. Jesus, the Lord. They were not re- will never stop the plan that was The anointed apostle, under ceived, nor ordained, nor approved foreordained of God. the power of the Holy Ghost, by the church system of that day. Jesus gave no heed to the manifests the gifts of the Spirit, God ordained, anointed and plans, ideas, and ways of the syn- not for gain, self-glory or sensa- chosen; Holy Ghost baptized, filled agogue (church) system when He tion, but for the glory of God. and thrilled, washed in the blood of was upon the earth. He did the A last day true prophet is the Lamb, without blemish; Christ work God sent Him to do. called to minister to the whole Jesus the Lord. They healed the The “evening time” ministry body of Christ (the church); not sick and afflicted. They raised the gives no heed to condemnation, just one denomination. dead with their anointing of resur- criticism or ostracism of the reli- Believe me, friend, the fulness rection life. gionist of this day. He is or- of time has arrived and the Apos- The exorcised (cast out) devils dained, called and appointed for tate church (denominational sys- and demons of the possessed. They this hour of destiny. He will not tem) will go into and be swal- lowed up by the world church, to UNITED CHRISTIAN CHURCH AND MINISTERIAL ASSOC. PO BOX 700 be ruled by the beast and the false CLEVELAND, TN 37364-0700 THE SHIELD OF FAITH prophet. PERIODICALS PAID AT CLEVELAND, TN 37311 USPS 494-280 THE SHIELD OF FAITH IS PUBLISHED QUARTERLY BY THE UNITED CHRISTIAN CHURCH AND MINISTERIAL ASSOC. 2200 PEER- The church, the bride of LESS RD. A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FOR CHURCH FELLOWSHIP OF MAN. PUBLISHED BY UNITED CHRISTIAN CHURCH AND MINISTERIAL ASSOC. DONALD WARREN, PUBLISHER, PAULETTE HILTON, EDITOR, OREEDA MILLS, MANAGING EDITOR, ROSIE ACEVEDO, DANNY EMERSON, Christ, is coming forth, even now, PAT HAYES, WAYNE JOHNSON, CONTRIBUTING WRITERS. ARTICLE ALSO INCLUDED BY THE LATE H. RICHARD HALL, FOUNDER. ALL SCRIPTURE TAKEN FROM THE KING JAMES VERSION OF THE HOLY BIBLE UNLESS SPECIFIED. PERIODICALS PAID AT CLEVELAND, TN 37311, VOLUME 68, NUMBERS 7-8-9 JULY, AUGUST, SEPTEMBER 2020. POSTMASTER SEND ADDRESS CHANGES TO THE SHIELD OF FAITH, PO BOX 700, CLEVE- LAND, TN 37364-0700. PRINTED BY DOCKINS GRAPHICS, CLEVELAND, TENNESSEE. Continued on the bottom of Page 9.

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“There is no fear “The marketplace is empty, prehension that might try to enter in love; but per- No more traffic in the street, my thoughts. fect love casteth All the builder’s tools are silent, I rest each moment in my Ris- out fear: because fear hath tor- No more time to harvest wheat. en Lord! I know whatever may ment. He that feareth is not made Busy housewives cease their labor, occur in this life, He is with ME. perfect in love” (1 John 4:18). In the courtroom no debate.” He anoints my mind with His lov- The Lord had dropped this Life as we know it has ing kindness, and the assurance of verse into my spirit about a month stopped. Everywhere we go, we this life in Him, and eternity in ago. I had actually written a note see people in masks. Day and His presence. When I think of night the news media reports new that simply read, “love casts out what the Lord has done for me, cases of COVID-19, then they fear.” Over the past month, from my cup runs over! Just a young recite the death statistics. It is time to time this passage would girl from North Carolina, I came very easy, sitting alone in my to Cleveland to work in Brother come to me and I would meditate home, to feel a spirit of fear try to on the meaning and how it affects Hall’s office and from that first slip into my mind. It was at one tentative step, Jesus has guided my life and the ministry. of those times that I realized I’ve realized that due to the me along a path I never dreamed what the Lord had been preparing possible. I’ve met so many won- “stay at home” policy our gover- me for all along as 1 John 4:18 nor has put in place, I have more derful people and seen so many came before again and again. miracles of God. How can I not free time, although the UCCMA God is love. He showed His cast my care on Him, because I office has continued to be open love to me by sending His son KNOW He cares for ME. and available. Last night I was Jesus who died and rose again for I’ve heard many ministers say, reading a book and unbelievably I me. In ministry, we always think “It’s easy for me to have faith for read right into this: about reaching the world—and others, but when it comes to my- “The Apostle Paul said it well; we must—it is our commission, self, I just can’t believe.” Friend, perfect love casts out all fear. our life. But as I sat in my living that’s when God’s perfect love When we fear people and the un- room all alone, the love of Christ steps in. I can hear my Lord say in known, we tend to become defen- resounded in my spirit and re- my spirit, Did I not die on The sive and suspicious. But once we minded me: He came for ME. He Cross? Did I not rise from the open our hearts with the love of gave His life for ME. He’s com- grave? Did I not ascend into Christ, we soon realize that we’re ing again for ME. heaven? Did I not say I would all the same and the Savior died The perfect love of Christ come again and receive you unto for all of us.” was what I experienced when I myself? But the secret I have When the unction of the Spirit came to Him in repentance and found, in all those promises of is in something, it will continue to was saved. And I have believed God, when I am alone and some come before you, until you real- since that moment. I know He thought comes to me to try to dis- ize, “God’s trying to tell me saved ME. I know He lifted me turb my peace, I repeat the prom- something!” out of sin and gave me the assur- ises of God and add at the end of In this time of the Coronavirus ance that He is with me. Then He each sentence “for me.” When I being shared on every news outlet baptized me with the Holy Ghost. first said “I believe,” the gift of and spoken of in every conversa- He leads me and guides me and salvation I was given included tion, it is easy to let fear sneak up keeps ME. Yes, He keeps ME. that perfect peace of Christ—it on you. Therefore, I can say with passes all understanding. It is We’ve seen pictures of once calm assurance, without hesita- alive within my soul and is evi- tion, His perfect love does cast bustling streets in our metropoli- denced in my life every day. How out fear. When any fear tries to tan areas—now empty. It reminds can I fear and how can I worry— creep in, and it will try, the per- when I believe? Yes! I believe! I me of the song written by Gloria fect love of Jesus is there to Gaither, “The King Is Coming!” believe it all! I can rest in the per- soothe my soul and calm any ap- fect love of Jesus.

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We are all much saddened—

Rev. John W. Autry Philadelphia Deliverance Tabernacle Lynn, Alabama

Rev. John W. Autry passed away on Sunday morning, April 19, at his home in Carbon Hill, Alabama, at the age of 81. Brother Johnny was a long time friend of this ministry. In his youth, he and his father traveled with Brother Hall. He became a seasoned evangelist, preach- ing in Gospel tent meetings and churches across the country with his wife, Mary. Brother Au- try was an accomplished guitarist and Gospel singer. For 47 years, up to the time of his de- mise, he pastored Philadelphia Deliverance Tabernacle in Lynn, Alabama. We will miss him greatly.

Rev. Larry D. Nix Eagle Rock Church Asheville, North Carolina

Rev. Larry D. Nix of Asheville, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, at the age of 70. Brother Larry began preaching as a boy, and worked through much of his career with Brother Hall. Larry evangelized throughout America and sometimes overseas. He pas- tored for 35 years, until his demise, at the Eagle Rock Church in Asheville, North Carolina. His son, Keith Nix, served long as the UCCMA Director of Youth Ministries. Brother Larry was for years an executive director of our central board. We of UCCMA hold his memory and friendship in high esteem, and feel much diminished by the passing of this outstanding man of God.

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Growing the power of God would fall Preachers seem more up, I even greater! concerned about how they look attended a Little did I know that years and how they sound, and less Full later, I would be traveling with concerned about whether we are Gospel Church of God in Silvis, Bro. Hall leading singing in his hearing from God. Churches Illinois. Every August, we tent meetings and revivals. That seem more concerned about attended the campmeeting of the I would be singing “God is God” churches and ministries and what Full Gospel Church of God that or “In The Name of Jesus” in the they are doing rather than what was held at the headquarters in altar services as I saw people God wants US to do, and about Carbon Hill, Alabama. being blessed, set free, filled reaching souls for Jesus. The featured speaker for the with the Holy Ghost, speaking in In 1 Samuel 4 we find that campmeeting for many years was tongues, and getting their when the ark of the covenant Bro. H. Richard Hall. This is my healing! I traveled with Bro. entered the camp, the people first personal recollection of Bro. Hall from 1976 until 1981. Most shouted! Even the Philistines Hall, even though my mother had of the time Bro. Hall called me realized—when they heard the relayed to me how that she had “Balino” a nickname given to shout of the people, it meant THE gotten saved in one of Bro. Hall’s me by the late J.O.Townley. LORD HAD COME INTO THE tent revivals in Alabama, when I often think about the times CAMP! she was 16 years old. that I have felt and experienced Like the prodigal son left the The campmeetings were so the power of God in my life. old pig pen to return to his very exciting! There was never a I remember how the power father’s house, where the dull moment in one of Bro. Hall’s of God used to be so strong and blessings were…. I pray that we meetings! You never knew what real in our church as I was too, one and all, will return to our was going to happen. One growing up at my home church place in God, where we rightfully minute, Bro. Hall was throwing in Silvis, Illinois. belong! In the presence of our his microphone to one of the We would cry and pray in Father, God, experiencing the young preachers or members of the altars, hungry for the Holy sweet Holy Ghost, and seeing the the youth group in attendance and Ghost power. God would pour miracle-working power flowing in telling them to “Preach!”. The out of His Spirit upon us and we our midst. That we too, will next moment the power of God were in no hurry to go home. SHOUT! For the presence of The would move with people When I look around today, it Lord is in our midst! shouting, dancing and praising seems as though there is a I believe that the radical God all over that great drought of the move of God— current events of our day… are Homewood tabernacle. the move of God like I have seen bringing us closer to Jesus, and I’ve seen Bro. Hall pick up a and experienced in the past. I even more so as we see the day of glass of drinking water, that had know that’s not the case His coming drawing near. been placed for him in case he got everywhere, but as a whole, in dry and thirsty while preaching, most churches, it seems today’s and sling it out across all those generation has lost out on a real who were praising God, and yell genuine powerful move of The “Get out of here, devil!” …and Holy Ghost.

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A few months ago, all our experience our Holy Ghost during UCCMA Convention plans were changed due to the convention together. The same 2020. declared pandemic of the speakers who were scheduled Please pray many souls will COVID-19 virus and the steps for the UCCMA World-Wide be touched in a mighty way as put in place to slow its effects Convention in Cleveland, will we offer this Convention unto on our world. minister to you in your homes God. We pray God will move Although other meetings via the United Christian by His Spirit through this me- have been cancelled we’re tak- Church & Ministerial Assoc. dia stream and souls will be ing an innovate approach. Our Facebook page. This is not an saved, healed and delivered! In local church has used the Inter- easy task, but our scheduled Jesus Name! If you have diffi- net to continue ministering to speakers under the excellent culty accessing these meetings, those who are staying in place direction of Danny and Tim please call the UCCMA office as directed by our government. Emerson, are excited to wor- at 423-472-7271. Our staff will This same tool will enable us to ship with you via the Internet be available.

While the fire of God is falling, while the voice of If in utter self-surrender, you would work with God is calling, brothers, get the flame. Christ, remember you must get the flame. While the torch of God is burning, men’s weak For the sake of bruised and dying and the lost in efforts overturning, Christians, get the flame. darkness lying, we must get the flame. While the Holy Ghost is pleading, human methods For the sake of Christ in Glory and the spreading of superseding—Himself the flame! the story, we must get the flame. While the power hard hearts is bending, yield thine O, my soul for the refining, and thy clearer, own to Him surrendering all to get the flame. brighter shining, do not miss the flame. For the world at last is waking and beneath His On the Holy Ghost relying, simply trusting and not spell is breaking into a living flame. trying, you will get the flame. And our glorious Lord is seeking, human hearts to Brothers, let us cease our dreaming, and while God’s rouse from sleeping, fired with a heavenly flame. floodtide is streaming, we will have the flame.

from all nations, creeds and He is not covetous. He is not will have the biblical qualities churches. They seek not and will greedy. He is patient, vigilant and quoted above. You should stand not follow anyone but the Lamb. sober. He is not lifted up with with him in prayer and in your The bride is emerging and ag- pride. He is not proud or puffed financial support, in tithe and of- gressing from apostasy. Any up. He is meek and forebearing. fering. preachers who puts doctrine, He is bold and fearless. He is We pray you will stand with us as creed, or church rituals before the sound in doctrine, teaching and we continue to reach for souls in absolute teachings of Jesus Christ character. He believes and prac- this the Evening Time. are deceivers, false prophets and tices the gifts of the Spirit. UNITED CHRISTIAN wolves in sheep’s clothing. A true prophet will not sell MINISTRIES Look for the marks of the end- his ministry! He will go without PO BOX 700 time church prophets. “He does purse or scrip. CLEVELAND, TN 37364-0700 not vaunt himself.” He magnifies When you observe and find a 423-472-7271 the Lord Jesus Christ. last-day or end-time prophet, he [email protected]

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The Newer Testament, you know, Then, suddenly, the rumor spread— has echoes of the Old, A wild man near Jericho Enough to make me wonder Had cried, “Behold, the Lamb of God,” as I wander through the folds and pointed through the crowd Of fragment-phrases, verses At a Commoner from Nazareth. from the Law to Malachi, And a voice spoke from a cloud, About the foretold Son of God “This is my beloved Son, Who would be born to die. in whom I am well pleased”. And over in the Gospels, in the sermons of the Acts, Well, when this was reported In the Revelation symbols and the Epistolary tracts, to the scribes and Pharisees, The pieces come together to the meaning of the birth The fierce debates began to storm, Of the lowly Child whose message and some of them are shown would resound in all the earth. In at least four testimony books, (Leave aside the London miser, enough to make it known pear-tree partridge, fog-lamp glow That something happened surely, Of red-nosed deer, quick elves, and it stirred around the Man and top-hat man made out of snow.) Who went about to do good Here’s the original Noel, for the people of the land. the authentic Christmas sight, He healed the sick, they say, When simple shepherds told the town— and even made the dead to rise. of angels in the night But mostly, it was things He said Whom no one else had seen or heard. that gave them such surprise. And few did even care Religious leaders, magistrates About the sign of sackcloth rags and governors convened they said the Child would wear. To find a way to silence this unwholesome Nazarene. And few paid much attention, later in Jerusalem, And when it was decided, and objections cast aside, To the ancient seer who held the Child They dragged Him through Jerusalem and said the time had come and had Him crucified. For enlightenment of Gentiles, And someone begged His body down and salvation now prepared— and laid Him in a grave, Although His parents marveled But three days later, He was gone. at the things the man declared. The stone was rolled away. But more of them took notice, And several people testified who met Him further on when Persian Magi came And claimed they walked and talked with Him, To ask men in the city of the new Messiah’s name, the resurrected Son. and claimed the prophecies of Daniel And in their written Gospels, brought them from afar, Mark and Luke have both declared And said that they were led there That many persons watched Him by a new-lit eastern star. rise away into the air. But folks forgot, as people will, until, a few years on Well, that’s the Newer Testament, An unknown Boy from Galilee resounding with the Old, asked questions of the ones Of the Son of God whose birth and death Who should have known the answers, the prophets had foretold. but dumbfounded by His stare, And I wonder as I wander now, Were relieved to see His parents come out underneath the sky, and take Him out of there. How Jesus Christ was born to die And no one heard much more of Him for varmints such as I. for eighteen years or so. —by Patrick Hayes

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UCCMA PRESIDENT

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Just as the ciation, arts and crafts, and physi- our staff year after year, and to sun rises cal education. This will be a grow them to be the best teachers from the summer to remember. they can be. At this time 98% of shadows of I am excited to announce that current staff has already signed the night, we will be opening a High contracts to return, and they have United Christian Academy is School program for the fall of a contagious excitement for the dawning into a new season. Just our next school year. This com- next school year. as the birds celebrate the arrival of puter based program is intended “The Son is shining at UCA.” a new day, celebratory laughter to retain current students, and We can confidently say that Jesus can be heard throughout the hall- also welcome new students who continues to be the Lord of this ways of our school. may be interested in learning school. We have entered into a My name is Rocio Acevedo, through this virtual environment. new season filled with hopes and and I find myself in the Master’s As the program begins to grow dreams of growth and peace. To plans for such a time as this. Step- we will have the opportunity to exalt our Lord Jesus Christ that’s ping into the role of the new expand and reach our full poten- our ultimate goal. This goal is be- School Principal has given me the tial. ing accomplished each time I see opportunity not only to lead the Another new project that will the reflection of Jesus in the school, but to work among be launched at UCA is that we smiles of every teacher and staff. friends. The warm embrace that I will have a Registered Nurse on Lamentation 3:22-23, “The have received from parents, stu- staff, and a nurse’s station. Not steadfast love of the Lord never dents, and staff has been over- only will our students receive ceases, his mercies never come to whelming. medical attention from a medical an end; they are new every morn- Our new Administration has professional, but the fact that we ing, great is your faithfulness.” been working tirelessly in creat- will have a nurse, will create a It is the love of God that will ing, organizing, and expanding sense of safety among students, continue to take us from lamenta- several programs at UCA. parents, teachers and staff in light tions to new mercies, and in this The first program that will be of the pandemic that the world is new morning we will rejoice. implemented is our summer camp. experiencing. I would like to thank Brother Hawaiian Summer at UCA is the Lastly, we are organizing Don Warren, Sister Paulette Hil- theme of our 2020 Summer Camp. several sports that will give our ton, Pastor Wayne & Regina Our hallways have been decorat- students the opportunity to play, Johnson for allowing me to be ed, announcements have been to have fun, and to compete part of this new sun rise and to sent, and parents are beginning to against other schools. Besides the witness the majesty of our Creator enroll their children. During sports, a cheerleading squad is doing what He does best. Summer Camp the children will also being organized. receive Bible stories, music appre- Part of my goal is to retain UCA uses the Abeka curriculum.

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The greatest form of worship how to have church. He did not is Praise. It is written in Psalm care what people thought nor did 92:1; “It is a good thing to give he care what people said. Even his thanks unto the Lord, and to sing own wife criticized him for prais- praises unto thy name, O Most ing God as he entered the city with High.” Too often God’s people the ark. David didn’t care, he said fail to give Him the praise He de- if you think that was something, serves. wait until next time. God took it Try to imagine a person who personal when his wife had some- never says thank you. The person thing to say about David’s praises who fails to let you know how to Him. God would not allow her much they appreciate what you do to have children due to her despis- for them. They may be quick to ing David as he praised God. ask for your help, ask for you to Praise is important to God. It go out of your way to help them in may not be important to some their need, but they don’t say church people, but it is important to thanks. You may have a family God. In spite of their circumstance, they member like that. Hebrews 13:15 states, “By him still praised God. Not only praised It seems family members are therefore let us offer the sacrifice God but sang praises unto Him. the ones who neglect to tell each of praise to God continually, that That could be considered sacrifice other how much they appreciate is, the fruit of our lips giving of praise. When you don’t feel like each other and to say thank you thanks to his name.” Notice the it, when you don’t want to, when when they get help when in need. word says, “sacrifice of praise to everything is going against you— That is also the case with God.” you still praise God! God’s family. The children of That is what Paul and Silas did That is a lesson from which God too often fail to give thanks when they were in jail as it is rec- church people could learn. When to their Father God for His help orded in Acts 16:25. It says, “And you don’t feel like praising God, and assistance in their time of at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, praise God anyway! need. and sang praises unto God: and the I would like to leave this last King David said in Psalm prisoners heard them.” verse with you Ephesians 5:19-20 27:6, “And now shall mine head They were not a bit quiet about “speaking to yourselves in psalms be lifted up above mine enemies it. The scriptures say, “The prison- and hymns and spiritual songs, round about me: therefore will I ers heard them.” singing and making melody in your offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of Here was Paul and Silas hearts to the LORD. Giving thanks joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing whipped and beaten, put into the always for all things unto God and praises unto the Lord.” David was inner prison and their feet in the Father in the name of our Lord someone who knew how to praise stocks. It was midnight, time to be Jesus Christ.

God. He was not shy. He knew asleep but not Paul and Silas. PRAISE GOD EVERYONE!

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This ministry has blessed and and extol the days of yore. this is just outward. When they are stirred multitudes of people world- No! My friend the sun has reached with the Gospel of Jesus wide. Thousands of ministers start- gone down on everyday before this Christ and set on Heaven’s High- ed their ministry under the anointed one. We remember the move of way, do not worry, my friend. The preaching and ministry of Bro. H. God that was so real during our outside will be of non-effect when Richard Hall. Hundreds of you childhood and early ministry. But, you hear their testimonies come would not be on the field preaching praise God, we are living in the forth. today if it had not been for this greatest day of God’s power ever United Christian has always great work of God. Thousands of known to man! And we are expect- reached for the ones who seem un- preachers, pastors, evangelists and ing the great end-time revival we touchable. United Christian prays missionaries have been won to God, heard Brother Hall prophesy about. for those the doctors turn away stirred in their ministry, called and Signs are lining up! from their doors. Often ministers ordained to successful ministries We are fighting for a genera- fear embarrassment when faced through the work, sacrifice, help tion! Brother Hall reached for the with a tragic or seemingly futile and ministry of Bro. H. Richard hippies and rejects of society diagnoses. United Christian is not Hall. Hundreds of you have remem- (much like King David did). and will never be afraid. For you bered and are so kind and thankful. Brother Hall was rejected himself see God is the same. He still Too many of you have forgotten. by those who were “religious” in moves. “Unthankful . . . Without natural those days. They would cross the Maybe you have a friend, a affection.” But, praise God, you are street to keep from passing too grandchild, a son or daughter who successful because we pushed you, close to one of society’s outcasts. is lost. Lost to drugs, a life of de- encouraged you and stood with you But, Brother Hall welcomed them bauchery or families torn apart, in your troubles and hard places. into the household of faith. He children cast to and fro and there Brother Hall has gone to his helped to stir up the gifts God had seems to be no help in sight. Unit- reward. But, his ministry, contin- placed in their lives. He directed ed Christian, moving by the unc- ues. The vision God gave him for them toward ministries that still tion of the Holy Ghost, specializes this ministry—not just for his life— thrive today. The “religious” folk in reaching for those trapped in sin. but for this ministry continues. We of years ago, have no problem We do not flinch nor turn away. continue to love those who have booking these long ago hippies for We welcome them to Christ with passed through H. Richard Hall Re- revivals now—now that God has open arms of love. For you see we vivals and United Christian Church cleaned them up. But this ministry pull them toward Christ, He saves. and Ministerial Association. We pulled them from Satan’s hands We dare not and we cannot fail have a burden for you and your and helped to place them on the now. Our burden is heavy and the family. path toward heaven. cost is great. We work continuously and tire- Now, there is a new generation Will you please help in this lessly on the field of salvation to to reach. We do not flinch. We are labor of love and work of faith. We reach the lost at any cost. The sick not repulsed by their clothes, their need the your prayerful considera- and the lame are prayed for in our tattoos, their piercings. For you see tion and financial assistance today. meetings. Alcoholics, drug addicts and castaways are directed to Jesus United Christian Bible Institute to be freed. Multitudes are receiv- PO Box 700, Cleveland, TN 37364-0700 or call 423.479.4277 ing the baptism of the Holy Ghost. The altars are filled in our meetings with those who are seeking a way Name______out of the darkness. Did we stop because Brother Address ______Hall had gone on? No—this minis- City ______State _____ ZIP______Phone ______try is not to direct people to Brother Hall or any man. This ministry di- E-mail ______rects the lost to Jesus. This is a JE- Please check one of the following: SUS ministry. It is not a façade built from the life of a man. It is not ____ GBK 1 (OT) $125 Offering ____ GBK 2 (NT) $125 Offering merely a museum where we talk ____ Proverbs/Song of Solomon DVD Course $130 Offering

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Ministerial Association License # ______Class ______PO Box 700 Cleveland, TN 37364-0700 PH: 423.472.7271 Ordination Date ______/______/______Fax: 423-479-6381 Email: [email protected] Web: www.unitedchristianchurch.org

Minister’s Survey Data

First Name______M.I. _____Last Name ______

Mailing Address ______

City ______State ______Zip Code ______

Country ______Phone (______)______Cell (______)______

E-mail Address ______Website ______

Age ______Male _____ Female _____ Marital Status: Married _____ Single ______Divorced ______Divorced/Remarried ______

1. What is the name of your spouse? ______

2. Do you have the baptism of the Holy Ghost according to Acts 2:4? Yes ______No ______

3. Are you free from tobacco, alcohol, drugs, pornography or gambling which would hinder your ministry? Yes ____ No ____

4. Do you believe in the gifts of the Spirit? (1 Corinthians 12:7-11) Yes ______No ______

5. What is your calling in the ministry? (Ephesians 4:11) Pastor ___ Evangelist ___ Helps ___ Missionary ___ Teacher ___

Music ____ Street Ministry ____ Prison Ministry ____ Chaplain ____ Other ___ Explain: ______

6. How long have you been a Christian? ______Months ______Years

7. Are you enrolled in our Bible study course? Yes ______No ______

8. Do you and/or will you tithe to the Lord’s work? (Hebrews 7) Yes ______No ______

9. Will you support the United Christian Ministerial Association with a portion of your tithes and offerings to support missions and

other outreaches of the ministry? Yes ______No_____

10. Do you understand that the United Christian Ministerial Association is interdenominational and all of our ministers may not

agree on all points of doctrine? Yes ______No ______

11. Are you a pastor? Yes ______No ______

12. What is the name of the church you pastor or attend? ______

13. Have you ever been arrested, convicted or plead “no contest” at any time? Yes □ No □ If yes,

please explain: ______

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(Complete the back of this form, please.)

14.Page Have 14 you ever been convicted of a felony, a misdemeanor, a crime or moral turpitude or any sex offense,July, including, August, September but not limit 2014ed to, child abuse and/or child neglect? Yes ______No ______If yes, state the nature of the offense(s), when, where and disposition.*

______*The existence of a conviction of pending charge will not necessarily preclude you from credentialing. The nature and gravity of the offense or offenses, the time that has passed since the conviction or completion of the sentence, and the nature of the job held or sought will all be considered.

I hereby state that all the information contained on this application is correct and true.

Signed: ______

I will humbly and sincerely work for the Lord. I affirm that I will live and preach Bible holiness.

Signature of Applicant ______Date ____/_____/_____

YOU MUST HAVE TWO MINISTERS SIGN AS REFERENCES BELOW. MINISTERS: By signing below you verify that you know this individual personally and believe him/her to live a life above reproach and that he/she is morally and spiritually qualified for the Ministry of Jesus Christ. Also, please select the area of ministry he/she is (in your estimation) qualified for (1) being licensed to preach and teach only or (2) being ordained (marrying individuals and carrying out the other rites of the church.) PRINT NAME AND ADDRESS CLEARLY BELOW PRINT NAME AND ADDRESS CLEARLY BELOW Ministers License Number ______Ministers License Number ______

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Address ______Address ______

City ______City ______

State ______Zip ______State ______Zip ______

Country ______Country ______

Phone ______Phone ______

Email ______Email ______I believe the applicant is qualified to: I believe the applicant is qualified to: Check Only One: ____ 1. License to Preach and Teach Only Check Only One: ____ 1. License to Preach and Teach Only ____ 2. Ordination ____ 2. Ordination Please complete this application for license or ordination. Please attach a recent photo of yourself for our records. We will inform you of our decision and give you further instructions, if necessary. Call 423-472-7271 for more info.

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