Join Us for a TV Shoot
We are filming a special “The Way of the Master” program on the night of Wednesday July 20 in Bellflower, California. This will be a live audience asking Kirk and myself to answer the top “Questions and Objections.” Seating capacity is 300. If you would like to attend, please send an email saying how many seats you need, to reserve@livingwaters.com (no children under age 10, please). We will send you a reply saying that you have seating. It is very important that you keep your word and be there, as we want to fill every seat. You must arrive no later than 5:30 p.m. Filming will take place at the William Bristol Civic Auditorium, 16600 Civic Center Drive, Bellflower, CA 90706. You can print directions from http://maps.yahoo.com/dd or http://www.mapquest.com/.
Another Award for The Way of the Master
We were very encouraged this week when we received an award as a finalist in the 26th Annual Telly Awards, for “outstanding quality” for The Way of the Master televison program. The Telly Awards are widely known and highly respected secular national and international competition. They receive over 10,000 entries annually from all 50 states and many foreign countries.
From Campus Crusade for Christ
Below is the radio broadcast script sent to us by Campus Crusade For Christ. It's from a program called “Women Today with Vonette Bright” (Dr. Bill Bright's lovely wife):
"Jeff had a real burden to share Jesus! And he did it in one of the toughest areas of town. One man he encountered had not only a hard look in his eyes, but tattoos everywhere. And he’d been in prison much of his life. Most of us would’ve walked in the opposite direction. But not Jeff. He boldly asked the man, “Have you ever broken the Ten Commandments?” To Jeff’s surprise, the man wept. Jeff proceeded to tell him that Jesus came to die for his sins. The man was amazed that anyone would do that for him. Right there on the streets of one of the most dangerous areas of that city—Jeff led his new brother to the Lord. There may be someone you’ll encounter today who needs Christ! Share the good news of the gospel. Inspired by Way of the Master www.livingwaters.com "
New "Tract" for Christians
Just who's job is it to reach the lost? Have you ever wanted something to give to Christians that challenges their complacency about reaching out to the lost? This new "tract" does just that, and is perfect for giving as a bookmark or inserting in your church bulletin. Check out “Not My Job.”
God Bless this Pastor
The pastor of outreach at a church in Huntington Beach, California, informed his entire congregation that his church would pay the $150 registration fee for any member who wanted to join the online School of Biblical Evangelism. If you’re not familiar with it, check it out!
New Building
We are finally in our new building. We are so grateful for what God has done for us. We have more than 8,500 square feet—our own call center, and we will soon have the television production department join us—all under one roof. We even have our own store, so feel free to visit. The hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays at 9818 Arkansas Street, Bellflower, California.
Prayer Request
God has opened a wonderful door for us to get the teaching into the hands of almost 400,000 Christians, through a mailing that will go out in early July. Please pray that many people will be interested and that their eyes will be opened.
Source of Conviction from Dr. Billy Graham...
"There's a lot of discussion about the Ten Commandments being in a courtroom or in our country," Dr. Graham said. "We need to look at the Ten Commandments, because they convict us of our sins." (New York Crusade, 2005)
Only $99 till June 30th
After two years of production, we now have the complete "The Way of the Master" DVD series available in one package. All twenty-six half-hour programs from the first two seasons of the show are contained on fourteen DVDs, with a 104-page study guide covering all twenty-six episodes. Right now it's priced at $99 for the set -- but the price goes up to $129 on July 1st. Don't miss out!
Michael Jackson's Lawyer
Sent in by Steve B. (California)
“I’m in court periodically on business and recently spotted Mark Garagos getting off the elevator. Mark has been in the media quite a bit in past months as the lawyer representing a few famous folks (Michael Jackson and Scott Peterson). He was with several people and he had a Big Gulp drink in his hand. He sat down on a bench across from me and was engaged in serious conversation. I had learned from Ray that a frontal attack with well-known people is not necessarily the best way to go. They tend to dismiss or flat out reject anything people try to hand them. I prayed that God would give me an opportunity to give Mr. Garagos a tract. After a few minutes he abruptly got up, leaving his drink on the bench, and went into the courtroom. I carry the tract “Your Day in Court,” and like a shot out of a cannon I walked across the hall and placed the tract next to his drink. Continuing to pray I watched as he returned and sat down. He then reached for his drink and spotted the tract. He picked it up and began to read. He read it from cover to cover as I was praising God and asking that Mark might feel God tugging on his heart. I prayed that he would feel convicted and see his lost condition and need for the Savior. After a few minutes he stood up and handed the tract to one of the men who was with him and said, “Here, you should read this.” I thought, Yes—two sinners with one stone, so to speak.
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Uncle Sam's arm opens to reveal "God Bless America" -- the gospel message is printed on the back. |
Fourth of July Tracts
Don’t forget to take advantage of the 4th of July gatherings by stocking up on our patriotic tracts. They are “America, America,” “Uncle Sam,” and “Prescription for Anxiety.” You can see them all on this page.
A Word from William
“Put your ear down to the Bible, and hear Him bid you ‘go and pull sinners out of the fire of sin.’ Put your ear down to the burdened, agonized heart of humanity, and listen to its pitiful wail for help. Go stand by the gates of hell, and hear the damned entreat you to go to their father's house and bid their brothers and sisters and servants and masters not to come there.” -- William Booth
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Jacob Comfort with visitor. |
Cool Visitors
Dan Breeding from Wild Animal Encounters loves our ministry and dropped in with a couple of friends for some fellowship. One was human; the other was a monkey. His visit was a big thrill for us. Check out: www.wildanimalencounters.com
Rap Fan
I’m not a big rap fan, but someone sent us a song that Derrick Trent wrote in response to our teaching. I love it. Please take a moment to listen closely to the words, and compare them to the shallow lyrics of much of contemporary Christian music. Most people will be able to listen to the streaming audio for Blood Bought by clicking here, however if you'd prefer to download the mp3, you could click here instead. (You can learn more about Derrick Trent at www.soundclick.com/eternalmog.)
New Boomerang Pens
We've upgraded the quality of our "boomerang" pens. We call them "boomerangs" because once people read the scripture on them, they'll come right back to you! And on this improved version, even if they don't come back to you, they'll serve as a great witness when the person looks up the needGod.com website inscribed on the side. You get three "boomerangs" in a package for a dollar. The side of the pen says: "THOU SHALT NOT STEAL / Thieves will not enter Heaven (1 Cor. 6:10) / Neither will liars, fornicators, adulterers / (God sees lust as adultery) You need the Savior / Go to www.needGod.com today!"
Children's Hunger Fund
Barbara Cameron (Kirk’s mom) left on June 20 for another trip to Uganda with The Children’s Hunger Fund. She wrote:
This past weekend, the Los Angeles Times ran an article on the refugee crisis in Northern Uganda. The need for food and aid in Uganda is great. I have seen the refugee camps with my own eyes, and the situation is devastating! I ask for your prayers for these people and for our group as we return to two of these refugee camps to see what improvements have been made. The Children’s Hunger Fund is a wonderful organization, and 99.6% of the funds they receive go to feeding and assisting the children and families of these areas. If you feel led to help, you can make a donation at www.childrenshungerfund.org. View the L.A. Times Flash presentation about the situation at http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-060405uganda-fl,0,1201731.flash?coll=la-home-headlines.
Classic Comfort
The long awaited Classic Comfort is now available. It contains more than 60 messages by Ray Comfort in mp3 format on one convenient CD. These mp3 files can be played on an mp3 player as well as on your computer. They are all non-copyrighted.
“I love the ‘Classic Comfort.’ Everyone should buy this!!! If you don’t have an MP3 player, borrow one, buy one, or sell cookies if you have to, to get one.” -- Dave F., Illinois
Listen Online to a New Message
Listen to Ray's new audio message, Jesus Uncensored, as it examines the Lord's statement, "Unless you repent, you will perish," (Luke 13). Author F. F. Bruce includes it in his book The Hard Sayings of Jesus -- and on the surface it does sound harsh, but Ray doubts it should be considered a hard saying. Why? What makes this verse understandable?
Like-minded People
If you are interested in getting together with others in your area to witness, you can meet like-minded people through a trusted local leader at www.thegreatnews.com/contactleaders.html.
Check it out...
Check out http://www.christianworldviewnetwork.com/ for some answers to Christian "Happytalk."
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Ray will be speaking at Sugar Creek Baptist Church on July 10 in Sugarland, TX (near Houston) |
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Ray and Kirk will be filming a special episode of The Way of the Master television show July 20 at William Bristol Civic Auditorium, 16600 Civic Center Drive, Bellflower, CA 90706. If you'd like to attend the shoot, please write to request seating to reserve@livingwaters.com. |
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Ray will be speaking at Inspiring Excellence Conference on July 21-22 in Tinley Park, IL |
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Ray will be speaking at Hope Chapel on July 31 in Hermosa Beach, CA |
Check out our online schedule for more information.
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New Tracts
from Living Waters Canada
Chris Curry of Living Waters Canada has just introduced a new tract series called “Wonders of the World Collectibles.” The first three springboard off the Golden Gate bridge in San Francisco, the St. Louis arch, and Toronto's CN Tower. These will be of special interest to those who live in these cities as they are ideal to be given out to tourists.
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Encouragement
from Living Waters New Zealand
Ben and Melissa Day of Living Waters New Zealand sent us this encouraging note -- "We received a call from a pastor who said that a young girl of 15 in his congregation had attended the seminar we held. He couldn't get her off the phone as she was so excited telling him all about it. He asked her to show the church the technique in a role-play with her mom that Sunday. She did, and during the role-play her mom (who has been attending the church for a year but wasn't saved) got saved! On stage. He was blown away by how simple it all was, and has since read your book How to Win Souls and Influence People. He called today to give this testimony and to buy the Foundation Course to train his whole church.”
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