The War on Children See Page 5 EDITORIAL

NOV–DEC 2017 | VOLUME 29 ISSUE 6 “Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet.” Isaiah 58:1

Dear people, let me grab you by the hand, as the angels did Lot in Sodom, and hasten you to the safety of the church of the living God. It is time to drop everything and anybody that would hold you back, make a bolt away from the course of this world with its many tentacles, and run–don’t walk, RUN!–to this holy flock of God. INDEX Your religion is not working. God rejected it long ago, and it is time that you did, too! Make your escape lest God’s wrath fall upon you with them (Rev. 18:4). The War on Children 5 Stop browsing the babblers and slanderers on the internet and come into the congregation of the holy and Backward 7 know for yourself that God is in us of a truth. Forsake this untoward generation that is wallowing in The Oppressed Awaken 9 sin as pigs in the mire. Let someone else be Hollywood’s Suicide 10 slave if they will. Leave them with their green and purple hair, tattoos, skinny jeans, and all the other sin-mania they Armageddon News 12 are so addicted to. Blaze a trail to Zion and let the dust fly! God’s church is the only solution for this sin-broken Obituaries 13 world, and it is the only gate to heaven. It is the house of healing for the sin-sick soul and the joy of the whole earth. The Gospel Trumpet Publishing Co. is registered as a charitable organization in the USA. “Salvation is a perfect plan; it heals the saddest one.” Please request a tax receipt for donations, if so desired. Turn your ears and eyes Zionward–can you hear the This work is supported through free-will offerings. song of triumph rending the air? Do you hear the shouts of praise from the lips of those who have been delivered from the power of darkness? Can you see the tears of joy that flow from the hearts of those that are beside themselves with thanksgiving and gratitude for the mighty works of God? Come closer, closer. You will see wonders in Zion, for God is in our midst! Sis. S. Mutch

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Pastor after God’s Own Heart I tried to ignore the returned headache as in faith. I thanked them in a voice barely Praise the Lord, dear saints. I am so best as I could since I wanted to spend this above a whisper. They encouraged me and thankful for the true pastors and apostles in special time of receiving the saints at our then left the room. the church of the living God. I am thankful house and enjoying the fellowship. I felt very relaxed and all of a sudden to be free from false preachers. So many A sister gave me two wonderful mas- I realized the pain was gone! Glory! I sat false preachers are destroying souls that are sages, yet the pain steadily worsened. up. A dull ache throbbed at the base of my hungry for the truth. Eventually, I applied peppermint oil to the skull. I felt tempted to doubt my instant I am thankful for my pastor after God’s throbbing areas, but the pain intensified to healing but I didn’t dwell on it for very own heart. He didn’t take a 5 year univer- the point that I couldn’t even open my left long. Resolutely, I got up. “Lord, I’m trust- sity Bible study to be a preacher or to stand eye, and I found it very difficult to tolerate ing you to make the pain completely disap- behind the pulpit. I praise the Lord for that. the bright lights. pear, even this dull ache.” I fixed the bed God put them in order! Finally, I left the kitchen in the capable and slipped back into my shoes. The devil Preachers in false religion are truly hands of the sisters and retired to the bed- whispered, “Don’t turn on the light! It will blind. I’ve been under false preachers room seeking relief in blessed sleep, but I hurt your eyes!” Immediately, I flipped the where you feel very tired, very sleepy, and tossed and turned and moaned, unable to light switch. I smiled. No pain at all!! very dry! They care not for your soul! At find a comfortable position. The left side Excitedly, I straightened my dishev- the end of the sermon, they can’t wait to of my head ached, pulling in my neck and eled hair, stepped back into the kitchen, close the service to get the check in their shoulders, and causing chest pains along and proclaimed, “I’m healed!” The saints pocket. What a shame! with a restless arm. I could recognize voic- shouted and rejoiced in amazement as I To be free from sin is wonderful! The es as the saints visited but wasn’t able to began to testify about God’s healing touch church of God preachers have the answer think clearly enough to follow along on and how He instantly raised me up. The for you! Thank the Lord for the church of any line of conversation. My husband fixed rest of the evening, I felt completely fine God! Sis. Rufina Simser hot tea for me, kept checking on me, and except for a slightly uncomfortable tighten- Manitoba, Canada prayed for me at one point. He also kept ing on the left side of my chest, although me informed on which saints had already that, too, gradually disappeared. The Pain was Gone! arrived. When I heard that the apostle, Bro. I have not experienced another head- “And he touched her hand, and the fe- Addison Everett, had arrived I thought, ache since then. Truly God is a Healer in ver left her: and she arose, and ministered “Why should the hostess be sick in bed Zion and is working through His end time unto them.” Matthew 8:15. Praise the Lord! when there’s an apostle in the house?” Af- apostles and prophets. He allowed this to On November 10, 2017, about 40 saints ter expressing my desire of receiving the happen for His glory and I’m ever grateful gathered at our house to enjoy grilled steak ministry’s prayers, my husband summoned for this gift of healing. Sis. Alice Yoder and hamburgers. The sisters were helping them and soon all four; Brothers Addison Texas, USA me in the kitchen with food preparation Everett, John Friesen, Markus Tovstiga, when a sudden sharp headache began to and Lonnie Bontrager entered quietly. Wonderfully Healed! develop in my left eye. This same type of The peaceful assurance of faith settled The Lord God, Jesus Christ, is worthy headache had persistently bothered me the over me as they gathered by the bedside to receive glory, and honor, and power, for day before, and I hadn’t been able to get and conversed briefly with me. Laying He has laid down His life to save us from rid of it except by a good night’s rest. Now their hands on me, Bro. Addison prayed the power of the devil. I am so thankful that

THE GOSPEL TRUMPET 3 He saved me and also Sis. Maria (my mother) who got a hold of The Gospel Trumpet Publishing Co. true salvation at the age of 85 after many years of bondage in the world and sectism. Now she is 91 years old and has lived a happy and victorious life since then. Anti-Denominational Holiness Paper God has recently done a great miracle for her by healing a sore on her ear. She had been suffering with a skin condition on Editor-in-Chief: Sis. Susan Mutch her face and about three years ago she got a sore on her ear that German Dept.: Sis. Doreen Tovstiga Russian Dept.: Bro. Waldemar Anselm started small and got bigger and bigger. Recently it became very big and deep. It caused her pain and bled very often, especially This definite, radical, anti-sectarian holiness paper is during the night as she had to lay on that side to sleep. published in the name of the Lord for the edification of The dermatologist sent her to the hospital for an examina- the church of God. 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I am encouraged to The Shining Light for Children – [email protected] serve the Lord and am glad to be a part of this restoration. I am thankful that God has restored the gift of the apostleship and Zion’s Voice for Audio – [email protected] especially the healing of the body through faith. My faith was strengthened through witnessing this miracle, and godly fear has The Bible teaches: increased in my soul. Blessed be His holy name! Godly Sorrow and Repentance Acts 3:19; 17:30, 2 Cor. 7:10 Sis. Helga Rampelt The New Birth–a Radical Conversion John 3:3-7 Freedom from Sin/A Holy Life 1 Jn. 5:18, Lk. 1:73-75, Tit. 2:11-12 Germany Entire Sanctification–a Second Cleansing 1 Thess. 5:23, Act 15:8-9 Unity of God’s People/One Church John 17:21, Matt. 16:18 Divine Healing James 5:14-15, Isa. 53:5 I’ve been looking for a church to worship with. I live in Con- Ordinances Mt. 28:19-20, Jn. 13:14-15, 1 Cor. 11:23-26 necticut. 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he devil wants your been content with their gains. They know children. Of this, I am their dominance of the conversation is tenu- perfectly convinced. ous at best, because there is still a sizeable Bro. Daniel Eichelberger The headlines prove it. opposition to their efforts. Adults are prov- They scream out the ing to be too slow in the advancement of abominable fact nearly their agenda. And so, they target the impres- every day. And, as a fa- sionable and malleable mind of youth. They ther of four and a believer, they make my are targeting children. Your children. Tspiritual blood boil. For, not only are his intentions plainly made known and open for Today they have story times with a everyone to see (the devil long ago stopped transgender reader movement in the pub- trying to be cunning and deceptive in the lic library system. There are now public Fact: matter), Christian people still appear to be school systems that have made the decision so oblivious and blind to the fact. to honor a child’s “gender fluidity” without A recent study has mentioning anything to the parents. There revealed that children All over the Western world, the LG- are children being punished for “bullying” BTQ movement has made sweeping chang- transgender classmates by accidentally call- are losing touch with es to laws and the acceptance of immorality. ing them by their original names. There vital life skills due to In the United States and Canada, in Euro- are teachers requiring their students to use pean countries, and more recently in Aus- gender-neutral pronouns in class. There digital device overuse. tralia, they have successfully redefined so- are lesbian public school teachers “edu- ciety’s view of marriage. But they have not cating” their students on how normative

THE GOSPEL TRUMPET 5 homosexual relationships are, and how they on their multiple vehicles, and their 4,000 in the way he should go: and when he is can have meaningful and fulfilling sexual square foot home. And aren’t groceries ex- old, he will not depart from it.” Proverbs experiences with one of the same gender. pensive nowadays? You have to stock the 22:6. Leaving worldly people to train your There are judges abrogating parental rights freezer. children is a blatant disregard of holy pre- so disillusioned teens can seek transgender Got to pay for their participation in cept, and both you and your children will therapy without parental consent. sports, too. So much to pay for that they pay a high price for it. Hollywood has taken up the clarion need two jobs. All the while, your chil- Nature teaches us better things and call, as usual, and is now actively promot- dren are being raised by the ungodly and testifies against this lie of the wicked one. ing the acceptance of unspeakable immo- indoctrinated in the humanistic worldview. Let us consider the example that even Jesus rality in its child-focused offerings. Take Truly, this is a generation without natural used when He wept over Jerusalem. “How Disney, for example, a company long as- affection. often would I have gathered thy children sociated with safe themes for children. To- There is a lie that the devil propa- together, even as a hen gathereth her chick- day they are normalizing homosexuality in gates among Christian people, and this is ens under her wings.” Matthew 23:37. their films, including homosexual- Does the mother hen reason that, ity among children. Children! in order to survive when they are Despite this, parents still flock grown, she should allow her chicks to movie theaters or sit in front of to play near the snake hiding in the their televisions with their children bush? Leave them out in a heavy watching Disney shows. They buy downpour to fend for themselves? all manner of Disney merchandise Notice the hawk flying above and for their children and send the chil- make no warning cluck, hoping dren to the public schools. And then her children will just be okay and they take them to church on Sun- not become a prey? No, she calls day, hoping to counteract a week of to them, gathers them, and shelters worldly assault and indoctrination them. If it became necessary, she in an hour and a half. They are los- would give her very life in the act ing the battle. of protecting them. This is not just a cultural war. It It is a sad testament to the hu- is a war on children. Your children. man condition that a bird often pos- They want them, and they want sesses more natural affection and them early. wisdom than people. Shelter your Sadly, child sacrifice is not children! They deserve it, and God a thing of the past. It is happen- expects it from you. They needn’t ing every day and in every place. be ignorant of the goings on in Parents refuse to be a living sacri- the world, but you need to be the fice to God. They are caught up in teacher and instructor. You teach convenience and worldly comfort. them how to interpret what they see Meanwhile, their children are paying the that sheltering your children from worldly around them from a biblical point of view price. They are offered up to the modern influence can be counterproductive and and a godly worldview. You be the hen. day Moloch of the “American dream.” The harmful to them. For, the reasoning goes, Children are not missionaries. Though devil has made it so easy. Public education if they are never exposed to things of the they certainly may be useful to God in is free, after all. Send them away on the bus world, they will never be able to handle it witnessing about salvation to others, they in the morning, and forget about them until when they are grown and out of the house. are under your care and supervision for the afternoon. It gives the parents a break, This is a fabrication of the evil one and a a reason. They are not equipped to daily you know? It allows both to hold a job so bald-faced falsehood. Holy scripture teach- withstand the onslaught of falsehood and they can “afford” to make the payments es us the exact opposite. “Train up a child Continued on Page 9

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rogressive. Advanced. En- cup of bitterness this will deliver. This lightened. Increased in knowl- While the worldly-wise stand snuff- “freedom” to do as one pleases comes with edge–so modern man thinks ing at the God of heaven, and glorying in a high price tag. As they indulge, depres- himself to be. After all, scien- their own “achievements” and sin-tolerant, sion, anxiety, and suicide rates soar. Many tists have invented rockets that sin-promoting philosophies, they would feel there is no purpose in life and testify Ptranscend earth’s atmosphere, advanced in do well to look around at the social land- to their emptiness of heart. Empty indeed, technology at a rapid pace, and are in their scape and consider what is strewn in this for without God in their hearts, man has an zenith of knowledge–presumably. God-rejecting path. A society that will not empty void; a void that all of the dainties of Now, like King Nebuchadnezzar of hearken to the commands of God is a soci- this world with all of its indulgence for the old, man touts: “Is not this great…that I ety that will plunge into a moral free-fall; flesh can never fill. have built…by the might of my power, and a bottomless pit of ever-increasing trouble Yet still, God-hating secular human- for the honour of my majesty?” Dan. 4:30. and sorrow. ists, eager for the rapid proselytizing of the O vain man, you labour with backs deter- We see the carnage everywhere–chil- nations, labour fervently setting up their minedly set to God, striving in the dust to dren robbed of secure homes, many abused; pulpits in the public school system, starting perfect humanism (that bitter fruit of evolu- youths hurting, troubled and angry, most in kindergarten. The government agenda tionary and pagan philosophy), yet the fast- given over to fornication to the hurt of all, is primed to remove God from the hearts er you run, the further backward you go. often leading to the murder of the unborn; and minds of the masses, thus setting the Backward is the only direction the re- women trapped in sensual lifestyles and be- generations backward. Hence, we must bellious and disobedient travel. Hear the ing hurt over and over again, struggling to cry out as did the apostle Peter 2,000 years prophet, Jeremiah: raise children while the fathers have moved ago: “Save yourselves from this untoward on to someone else. The list could go on. generation”! Untoward means crooked, But they hearkened not, nor in- Not that very long ago, this was not the warped, perverted, and wicked. Such is so- clined their ear, but walked in the usual commentary on society. Traditional ciety today. standards, based on biblical morality, once Solomon was right; there is “nothing counsels and in the imagination stood as a bulwark against such sin with its new under the sun.” Today’s neopagan of their evil heart, and went back- attendant sorrow. lifestyle is as bankrupt to meet the needs ward, and not forward. Now, “sin-as-you-please” is the stan- of mankind as the ancient paganism from Jeremiah 7:24 dard of the day, but none will escape the which it is derived. The apostle Paul lived

THE GOSPEL TRUMPET 7 among those ancients. And Ro- the same old fruit. Our neopagan soci- mans one is his commentary ety has all this and more, now deeming of the sin-trap caused by their themselves so “enlightened” that they humanistic philosophies–vile have declared themselves free from affections, homosexuality, -for gender “restrictions.” We don’t hear of SENECA, nication, wickedness, malice, even King Nebuchadnezzar going that a statesman and envy, murder, deceit, malig- far backward, yet God turned him into a Stoic philoso- nity, haters of God, proud, beast for seven years for his extreme ar- pher, considered inventors of evil things, dis- rogance and rebellion! O what judgment one of the purest obedient to parents, without is this unbelieving generation heaping to moralists of natural affection–all this - be itself! Rome (died 65 AD), cause “they did not like to re- Advancing? No, dear people, be says of his own time: tain God in their knowledge,” not beguiled. This road away from God so “God gave them over to a is, in very fact, a digression back to pa- “All is full of criminality and vice; repropate mind.” gan darkness with all its attendant social indeed much more of these is committed Contemporary to Paul decay and human sorrow. It leaves its than can be remedied by force. A mon- lived Seneca (4 BC–65 AD), a victims blind, raped of virtue, empty of strous contest of abandoned wickedness is Roman statesman and Stoic phi- heart, and without hope in this world or carried on. The lust of sin increases daily; losopher, who was considered one the next. of the purest moralists in his time. The world is groaning under its load and shame is daily more and more extin- His writing attests, as does Romans of sin. The only hope of recovery for man guished. Discarding respect for all that is chapter one, to the profligacy of the is to do an abrupt about-face and repent good and sacred, lust rushes on wherever pagan society in which he lived. He to the God of heaven whom they have it will. Vice no longer hides itself. It stalks speaks of abandoned wickedness been defying. He alone is the answer. He forth before all eyes. So public has aban- and open vice, a disrespect for that is the One that can “bind up the broken- doned wickedness become, and so openly which is good and sacred, and the hearted,” grant liberty to sin’s captives, does it flame up in the minds of all, that loss of shame and innocence. and “comfort all that mourn.” And His These woeful commentaries commands are not grievous! They are innocence is no longer seldom, but has of sin and human debauchery are life-giving and blessed indeed are those wholly ceased to exist.” now hauntingly and abundantly who walk in them. — Seneca de Ira, ii. 8 in evidence as this generation has Dear ones, it is time to stop walking gone backward to embrace an- with your back to God. He pleads: “Turn cient philosophical follies. ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why That old tree can but bear will ye die?” & Sis. Susan Mutch

“Let every student be plainly instructed and earnestly pressed to consider well, the main end of his life and studies is, to know God and Jesus Christ, which is eternal life, John 17:3; and therefore to lay Jesus Christ as the only foundation of all sound knowledge and learning. And seeing the Lord only giveth wisdom, let everyone seriously set himself by prayer in secret to seek it of him (Proverbs 2:3).” — From the first Harvard University Student Handbook, chartered in 1636 (For over 100 years, more than 50% of all Harvard graduates were pastors.)

To forsake the only foundation, is to sacrifice true knowledge and wisdom. Hence Harvard, along with most other institutions, have digressed to evolutionary folly, to the ruin of nations.

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Continued from Page 6 Bro. Addison Everett

misinformation that is foisted upon them in public school and television. Sending them to be educated (that is to say, indoctrinated) for seven hours a day by those who hold a different worldview and values contrary to the scriptures is antichrist. While you have any freedom and any choice still left in the matter, pull your children from the public school system. Throw out the television. Do whatever you have to do. If the mother has to quit her job to stay home (it is her God-appointed place) and school the children herself, do it! Fathers, sacrifice! Make a way for your children. Downsize if you must. Get rid of the extra car payment. It would be better for you to have one vehicle and godly, spiritually strong children, than to have two vehicles and The Oppressed Awaken lose your children to hell. Desperate times call for desperate mea- The entertainment industry is rife with scan- sures. And if this isn’t possible, then relocate to a church of God dals. Hollywood is drowning in the cesspool of congregation that has a school. We will help you. We will educate its own corruption. The media is being exposed as them in righteousness and true holiness. We will help you equip the wicked propaganda machine that it is. The na- them to be able to stand in this wicked and evil world. tions are churning and communities are torn in civil Parents, the devil fights you if for no other reason than to get strife. Prejudice, oppression, and war. at the children. He has been to school, and he knows his math. The Utopian Society of the Enlightened, which He would certainly like to see you personally fall and be lost, but once stood as a Promised Land for the godless you are really just small change masses, now crumbles to pieces, leaving its inhab- to him. He isn’t nearsighted. He There is a lie that itants naked and searching. The silicone dream is bursting and some are awaking from its spell. The sees the bigger picture, and he the devil propagates once contented slaves are becoming restless in their knows if he can take down the among Christian shackles. They look for a Deliverer. Their slave- parents (one or both), he will people, and this is masters cannot hold them. The human spirit will not multiply his gains by getting ac- that sheltering your bow beneath oppression forever. An awakening is cess to the children. children from worldly at hand. The devil is playing for God is heaping mischief upon the heathen. influence can be keeps. He is in it to win it. Their Babel cities are crumbling in confusion, as Are you? Do you realize counterproductive and God blasts them with thunderbolts of wrath. The the seriousness of this fight? harmful to them. truth has triumphed. The oppressed shall go free. The devil has been successful The bruised shall find their balm. The suffering cap- at shifting the attention of adults to themselves–their own plea- tive shall find his home again. Who shall prevent sure, their own petty struggles and temptations. Children are an them? Who shall stand in their way as they flee the afterthought in the decisions most people make regarding eternal disgraced ruins of the wicked city? things. But behind you are the ones you’ve birthed and brought We shall be their deliverers. We shall be their defenders. We warn the kings and merchants of the into the world. You need to see yourself as the first line, the only earth, who have made merchandise of men’s souls line of defense in this war for their minds and hearts. Treat every (Rev. 18:11-15), your city shall be made desolate. temptation to sin and compromise as a direct assault on your off- Weep and howl in misery, for we are your judges. spring, and let it light a holy fire within you! The cries of your victims have entered into the In terms of real spiritual struggle, we have not seen anything ears of the Lord of sabaoth. The nations shall flow yet. The impending collapse of society is upon us. The devil has into Zion, and He that sitteth in the heavens shall declared war on your children. What are you doing about it? & laugh. &

THE GOSPEL TRUMPET 9 SUICIDE

Bro. Thomas Tovstiga

Due to a world-wide resurgence of humanism, suicide has become less evil–yes, even excusable–in the eyes of many professed Christians. Many n this sin-torn world, mankind is Death is the only pay so-called preachers often reassuringly losing hope. The ever-increasing for a society that drinks maintain that the soul of the suicide tide of sin has, in our generation, iniquity like water. Let swelled to unprecedented levels. society’s insatiable thirst victim is at rest. This, however, the ISurrounding us are stark reminders for wickedness continue, Scriptures do not support! of the stunning successes of Satan’s and we will hear the self- schemes to eternally destroy the body, murderer’s death-knell soul, and spirit of man. without interruption. Multitudes, multitudes are seeking “And the Lord God to His human creation: “Thou shalt not a way out, yet find none. And, tragi- formed man of the dust of the ground, kill.” Exodus 20:13. Suicide, the mur- cally, how many times this widespread and breathed into his nostrils the breath der of one’s own self, is herein con- brokenness, desperation, and despair is of life; and man became a living soul.” demned; for this commandment pro- followed by suicide! Genesis 2:7. These words forever seal hibits murder of any kind. The present revival of paganism the sacredness of human life. It is God Suicide is not the fruit of a holy worldwide has brought with it a surge who “giveth to all life, and breath.” life. The apostle John wrote that “no of self-murder. Not too long ago, re- Acts 17:25. Only He who gives breath murderer hath eternal life abiding in ports of suicide were rare. But now, the has the right to take it away. The mo- him.” 1 John 3:15. Although a child selfish sin of suicide has invaded city ment a man stretches forth his hand to of God can be tempted with anything, and hamlet, mansion and cottage. kill himself, he usurps the authority he is “kept by the power of God” from By forsaking God’s laws more and which God alone possesses. all sin, committing his spirit, soul, and more, society has asked for trouble. Furthermore, God gave this decree body to God “as unto a faithful creator.”

10 THE GOSPEL TRUMPET Finally, we make a joyful proclama- time of Christ, the early pagan doctors of brews 7:25. He is the lifter and the healer of tion: There is a solution to the misery, Greece and Rome practiced it, along with sin-bruised souls. abortion. It is no wonder that around the To the suicidal youth, to the aged and depression, and despair that sin has beginning of the twenty-first century sup- the bed-ridden, to all who are oppressed produced! To soothe the sin-sick soul, port for assisted suicide grew, coinciding by the spirit of suicide, Christ Jesus pleads there is a balm in Gilead! For deliver- with the loosing of the dragon (Revelation (Matthew 11:28), 20:3). What a double atrocity is doctor-as- ance from the destroyer, there is a city sisted suicide, leaving both killer and vic- “Come unto me, all ye that labour of refuge. For those who mourn by the tim guilty of murder! and are heavy laden, and I will spirit of heaviness, the oil of joy and the Look at the aged sinner, haggard in give you rest.” — Jesus Christ garment of praise. face, yet sporting dyed hair and thick make- up. She has tried desperately to escape the realities of age, and is now miserable–tired Amen, come! “Hope thou in God.” of living to her lusts and in her fantasies. Psalm 42:11. & It is clearly seen that throughout Scrip- She is dying, but is unwilling to wait for ture, every account of suicide is put in a her appointed time. She clamors for her negative light, and not one is condoned. “right to die,” self-piteously proclaiming to The pagan tendency of “you choose the world that her life has lost all “quality,” and decide for yourself” has been woven and therefore must be ended at once. She into the very fabric of modern society. With dies at the point of the physician’s needle, presumptuous boldness and self-will, man her life ending in selfishness and disgust. does what he pleases–piercings, tattoos, She, with Judas of old, will reap the reward nicotine, alcohol, and drugs–after which of iniquity in the life to come. he often ends his life, thereby committing Consider now the aged saint on her the ultimate crime against both himself and deathbed. At her side are the saints: ever Despairing soul, you are loved! You God. present, caring, comforting, and pray- are loved and THERE IS HOPE! The sun With what boastful insolence he pro- ing. Her grey hair is her glory, and in her will shine again! Hold on! Take courage! claims, “My body is my own; I can do what mind roll the comforting memories of her Your dark season will pass. I please!” The apostle Paul replies, “What? godly, virtuous life. She is dying, but waits know ye not that your body is the temple of patiently for her appointed time. Her life, Ending this life is not a solution. It the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye though almost through, is at top quality; would only take you to endless woe in have of God, and ye are not your own? For for she blesses all by her patient suffering. eternity. Don’t go there! Look up! ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify She breathes her last breath and is carried God in your body, and in your spirit, which by the angels to the bliss of Paradise. “Pre- Run to Christ, loving, merciful Christ! are God’s.” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20. cious in the sight of the Lord is the death of He is the answer to your need! Due to a world-wide resurgence of hu- his saints.” Psalms 116:15. Broken-hearted, bruised, and hope- manism, suicide has become less evil–yes, Finally, we make a joyful proclama- less? Come, let Jesus heal your hurt. He even excusable–in the eyes of many pro- tion: There is a solution to the misery, de- fessed Christians. Many so-called preach- pression, and despair that sin has produced! really is a refuge for the oppressed. ers often reassuringly maintain that the soul To soothe the sin-sick soul, there is a balm He is the restorer of souls. of the suicide victim is at rest. This, howev- in Gilead! For deliverance from the de- Love and comfort await you in God er, the Scriptures do not support! Such fal- stroyer, there is a city of refuge. For those lacious teaching grossly misrepresents the who mourn by the spirit of heaviness, the and in His true people. Life can brighten law and character of God, and does much oil of joy and the garment of praise. quickly, be assured! Flee your dark to quench the fear of God in the people. The Man, Christ Jesus, Himself took thoughts and hope thou in God! One cannot commit the sin of suicide and part of flesh and blood, “Wherefore he is go to heaven! able also to save them to the uttermost that Euthanasia, that refined form of sui- come unto God by him, seeing he ever cide, has a long history. Even before the liveth to make intercession for them.” He-

THE GOSPEL TRUMPET 11 Church of God Schools Kindergarten – 12

ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA The Gospel Restoration Academy Reported by Bro. Daniel Eichelberger VEVAY, INDIANA Evening Light Christian School

WARSAW, INDIANA The Church of God Restoration Academy This is war! This is not a game. The knee or commit another act that otherwise news arrives daily from the front, and it is manifests approval with the students’ reli- BENTON, OHIO not encouraging for the multitudes who are gious experience.” Seventh Trumpet Academy not on the Lord’s side. They fall daily. They This ban comes about on the heels of GREENVILLE, OHIO are helped to their destruction by powerless a complaint by the Freedom From Religion The Church of God Academy preachers and watered-down religion. They Foundation (FFRF), which obtained a vid- are the slain, and they are many. And yet, eo of a high school football coach in the OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA Gospel Trumpet Christian Academy the onslaught from the forces of evil con- district praying with players before a game. tinues unabated. Cowed into submission by the FFRF, the HONEY GROVE, TEXAS school district issued the ban. Bullies be- The Church of God Restoration School Unspeakable Blasphemy get bullies, after all. CECIL, WISCONSIN Emboldened by its various successes Little Pilgrim Academy in changing the cultural narrative, the ho- A Prayer for the Prince mosexual movement has lifted its immoral “Fear God, and honor the king,” wrote SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN hands to touch the very birth of Christ. Los the apostle Paul. He also exhorts us to pray The Church of God Academy Angeles comedienne Cameron Esposito re- and intercede “for kings, and for all that are STEINBACH, MANITOBA cently tweeted a picture of her neighbors’ in authority.” So, it is natural for the sub- The Church of God Academy holiday lawn nativity, replete with baby jects of the British crown to offer prayers AYLMER, ONTARIO Jesus in the manger, a lamb, and...two Jo- for the Queen and her family. And when Church of God Christian School sephs dressed in pink sashes adoring him. one sees pictures of four-year-old Prince The so-called “gaytivity” has apparently George (the Queen’s great-grandson, and LEAMINGTON, ONTARIO been an inspiration for other LGBTQ indi- who is directly in the line of succession), Gospel Trumpet Christian School viduals. One admirer tweeted a picture in it is impossible to not offer some kind of LETHBRIDGE, ALBERTA response of her own tabletop “gaytivity” prayer to heaven on his behalf. The Church of God Academy with the baby Jesus and two Marys. The “Very Reverend” Kelvin Hold- Two or three decades ago, could such sworth in Scotland agrees, albeit his AUSTRIA Chr. Hausunterricht der Gemeinde Gottes perversion have seen the light of the sun? prayers for the young prince are different The very birth of Christ mocked and blas- from the average kind, to be sure. For the BOLIVIA phemed on an open lawn to the lust and de- “Very Reverend” minister, you see, is urg- Academia de la Restauración light of ungodly men and women?! ing others to pray “for the Lord to bless BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO Prince George with a love, when he grows Academia El Redil del Pastor School Bullies up, of a fine young gentlemen.” No need They are everywhere in the public to rub your eyes, dear reader, because you CAMPECHE, MEXICO school system. And they are not just the read that correctly. He wants the Prince to Escuela Cristiana de la Iglesia de Dios boy next door or the girl down the street. grow up as a homosexual in order to force CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO The bullies today are the public schools the Church of England to be more accept- Academia Luz de la Tarde themselves, where administrators initiate ing of the LGBT agenda and gay marriage policies that seek to stifle the religious free- like its sister church, the Scottish Episcopal DURANGO, MEXICO Church of God Evening Light School dom of both student and teacher. In Coweta Church (where the “Very Reverend” Kel- County, Georgia, the school district has vin Holdsworth preaches, or whatever it is AURORA, PHILIPPINES banned teachers from participating in stu- he actually does). Restoration Academy dent-led acts of religion. According to a let- His comments shook the blogosphere. TARLAC, PHILIPPINES ter issued by the district’s attorney teachers But that is not the only thing shaking. The The Church of God Restoration Academy “cannot join hands, bow their heads, take a Continued on Page 14

12 THE GOSPEL TRUMPET OBITUARIES

Sis. Mary Arlene Bontrager was car- portunity to talk to someone about their soul or tell them about his ried away by the angels into eternal experience of salvation. Bro. Abe cared little for fancy things and rest on September 2, 2017, at the age extravagance. He lived simply. of 70. While he will be sorely missed, we look forward to the day Sis. Arlene proved by her life when we will meet in the air, and be joyfully reunited in glory. His and by her death that she was first life is still speaking to many, and his example challenges the saints and foremost a child of God. Hav- to faithfully endure to the end. ing been washed in the blood of Jesus several years earlier, she, in obedience to her Saviour, forsook all man-made Bro. Byron Loftis was carried quickly religion and took her stand with the out of this world into Abraham’s bo- church of God in 2006. Though buffeted by the enemy and his som in the early morning hours of No- host, she stood steadfast, enduring the cross and despising the vember 9, 2017, at the age of 56. shame for the joy that was set before her. She found strength and In his teens, he began attending courage in the Word of God, being especially comforted by the the services of the “Faith and Victory” verse, “Mary, why weepest thou?” John 20:16. She often thanked movement. Later, upon hearing the God publicly for having brought her to the true home of her soul. awakening messages of the late Elder She taught school for much of her adult life and leaves behind Daniel W. Layne and desiring to move a host of former students who benefit from her labors. She fin- with the light that was being revealed, ished her last term at Little Pilgrim Academy in April 2017, having Bro. Byron took his stand with the taught there the last eleven years of her life. She devotedly taught true saints of God in 1989 after taking his young family to the first not only academics, in which she excelled, but more importantly, camp meeting of the church of God at Charis Camp in Chilliwack, by example taught all those around her how to be joyful in afflic- B.C. tion and patient in tribulation. Her life continues to entreat those Bro. Byron rejoiced as through the years he watched all of his around her to follow her example of holy living. She will be great- children obtain their own personal relationship with the Lord and ly missed by all those who knew and loved her, but we sorrow not take their stand with God’s true church. as those who have no hope. His joy further increased as his grandchildren became of age and they, too, sought and obtained the experience of salvation for their own. It had been his greatest desire and highest ambition to Bro. Abram Friesen, Sr. was suddenly see his entire family saved and doing well. transported into the loving arms of Je- Bro. Byron went against the mainstream and, by faithfully fol- sus after an accident on the afternoon lowing what he knew the Bible taught, lived a triumphant Chris- of November 6, 2017. He was born on tian life. April 4, 1953. Bro. Abe grew up in a religious environment, yet never found the help Bro. Delbert Jay Miller, of Benning- he needed for his soul. He spent years ton, Indiana, was suddenly taken to searching for the truth among differ- Paradise after a car accident in the ent religious groups, even traveling to early morning of December 21st. He other countries in his zealous search was 16 years of age. to satisfy his soul’s longing. Thankfully, he found what he was Our young brother escaped the cor- looking for in the blessed church of God where he was able to get ruption that is in this present world the help he needed for his soul and be fully saved. Bro. Abe was known by all as a hard worker who couldn’t through the saving power of the blood be discouraged by any kind of work. He was always cheerful and of Jesus Christ in the year of 2011. never seemed to be worried or concerned about anything. His was He was an unselfish, solid, and radical a testimony to the keeping grace of God, and his life exuded a Christian. He stated in his last public testimony while yet with us, whole-hearted love for God and his fellow men. When out work- that he “never will cease to love Him.” He has now joined the mil- ing or simply living his day to day life, he never passed up an op- lions of the forever-safe Christians of all ages in the glory world!

THE GOSPEL TRUMPET 13 Oklahoma City Doctrinal Meeting 2017

With great expectation, the church ration in preaching that God is a God of preached messages that answer ques- of God gathered for the annual doctrinal Crescendo, and this perfectly describes tions that you didn’t know how to ask and meeting in Oklahoma City. The anticipa- what was experienced November 20-25, most people don’t know anyone who is tion of the body was well met and sur- 2017. We had revealed and clearly opened qualified to answer. What we experienced passed! More than nine hundred saints to our understanding what others at best in this meeting has already resounded crossed hundreds of land miles and thou- surmise, speculate, and sensationalize. throughout the body and will continue sands of air miles to come together in The congregation, old and young alike, to increase in the world as the messages what was to be the final November meet- responded, beside themselves leaping, and songs are heard. Hallelujah! We are ing in this particular location. The air was shouting and praising God in perfect, holy in the 7th trumpet time! Our vision is set, charged with the glory of God and the en- order. we press into our destiny welcoming and emy was given no quarter. Fearlessly and unapologetical- hastening the coming of the Lord! The meeting began with the decla- ly God’s holy apostles and prophets Sis. Roz Sims

14 THE GOSPEL TRUMPET ARMAGEDDON Continued from Page 12

United States of America Alaska (Anchorage): Bro. & Sis. Sims (907) 376-7133 thundering earthquake of God’s truth has cracked the very foundations of the “Very Reverend” minister’s tower of Babel. California (Ontario): Bro. Rick Wiebe (909) 238-4359 It is listing perilously, folks, and we expect the collapse at any Illinois (Chicago): Bro. David Kauffman (937) 467-8254 moment now. Clear out, while you can! Indiana Connect the Dots Vevay: Bro. Lonnie Bontrager (812) 571-3341 Lovers of astrology and freckles can now take advantage Warsaw: Bro. Steve Hargrave (260) 433-7637 of both. Jessica Knapick, a Michigan-based cosmetic artist, will Ohio gladly use her talents to give you semi-permanent freckles in Greenville: Bro. Ray Tinsman (937) 548-7373 the pattern of your astrological constellation. Known as As- Benton (Millersburg): Bro. Christian Savage (330) 362-8683 troFrecks, the tattoos look like freckles and fade in about two years. Laura Beck of Cosmopolitan magazine, insists to her Oklahoma readers, “You are going to want them.” Oklahoma City: Bro. Markus Tovstiga (909) 212-2319 Knapick says of her creation, “As many people are right Texas (Honey Grove): Bro. John Friesen (903) 378-3097 now, I’m super into crystals in what your best intentions can do, and sending your goals and wishes out into the universe.” Aha! Wisconsin We knew the devil was hiding in the details. This is one for the Cecil: Bro. Allen Bontrager (715) 509-0000 books. Not even Jezebel of old, when she went to paint her face, Sheboygan: Bro. Jeff Moser (920) 627-2683 could have thought of it. Canada Alberta (Lethbridge): Bro. Peter Braun (204) 392-3804 Foolish nations, destitute of truth and doomed for destruction! Every gospel minister and every saint are needed in this Manitoba (Steinbach): Bro. Jacob Braun (204) 326-5338 war. We must preach the truth loud and long. We must set the Ontario (Aylmer): Bro. Henry Hildebrandt (519) 765-2331 culture aright or die trying. Blow the trumpet, brethren! Let the nations hear! & Austria (Wald am Arlberg) (0650) 760-2990

Bolivia Bro. John Hildebrandt 591 7 103 5578

Germany Meinersen Kr. Gifhorn: Bro. Alexander Kähm (05372) 67 66 Neuenstadt, Kr. Heilbronn: Meeting House (06264) 92 62 20

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Kenya Bro. Jackson Murithi Mwira 254 0710 172 189 Dear saints, please consider who our deadly foe is. Satan is striving for people's souls. He is Mexico numbing their minds, to where they don't even Baja California: Mission Home (646) 117-3042 know what they're doing; twisting their thoughts to Chihuahua: Bro. John Redecop (625) 283-6889 the extent that they do what they think and don’t Durango: Bro. Isaac Thiessen (677) 879-4572 Zacatecas: Bro. Jacob Zacharias (671) 101-7479 feel ashamed about it. He is changing society in this evil world to where people kill other people, and Nepal children get brainwashed by the public schools. Kathmandu: Bro. Binod Mandal (985) 103-3542 What a privilege we, as saints, have in not hav- Janakpur: Bro. Sanjeev Yadav (981) 624-2640 ing to send the children to public schools; not hav- Philippines ing to go along with this evil society. Marinduque: Bro. Bernard Lustado Santa Cruz Keep on your upward march! Stay encouraged Mindanao: Sis. Cherry Pacauncis Kalilangan, Bukidnon and strive for that home above. & Luzon: Bro. Josefino Faustino Quezon City, Manila Bro. Eduardo Rodil Marikina City Bro. Kenan Eichelberger (Age 10) Sis. Myrna Luzong Paniqui, Tarlac Sis. Myrna Nuguid Apalang

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