“A Whirlwind of Precious Colorado Memories”
A little over a year-ago, I was in a holding pattern to see what the good Lord had in store for Betty and me. After 3 weeks in the VA Hospital with covid, I never knew if I would enjoy good health enough to travel and preach again. I believe the Lord has blessed me because of your faithful prayers. Thank you seems to be so little to say, for having a heart so full of gratitude.
Our first stop in Colorado was to meet my grandson, DJ, in Pueblo. He reminds me so much of my son, David, who was brutally murdered in Jan, 1991.
We appreciate the invite of Larry and Jennifer Maniscalco for putting us up for the time we stayed in Denver. Jennifer is another one of my spiritual children from the ministry of Colorado Bible Church.
We were privileged to park at the home of Pastor Rick Long in Arvada, Colo. And the next morning we were so excited to see the snow. The water pipes froze, but by noon they were defrosted; no damage.
Rick and Shelly (on the left) were celebrating her 57 birthday. I not only led her to the Lord but married them as well. They both graduated from the Arvada Christian Schools. I spoke to his staff of about 50 last Tuesday for a good hour. The following Sat and Sunday (3 services that were packed) he had the best baptismal service I have ever witnessed. There were 92 that were baptized while Rick read each of their own personal written testimony showing their understanding of salvation and service.
Pictured with Shelly and me is Mark Schweizer. He was my youth director back in the 80’s and is serving in the ministry of Grace Church in Arvada. Shelly informed me that they just raised over 6 million dollars of an 11-million-dollar project. This fall they will begin the FORGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL for high school students. They are anticipating over 300 in their first year.
Pastor Rick Long began the Grace Church with Greg Stier about 30 years ago. They both graduated from our school. They both attended Ranch, Camps, and Colorado Bible Church. It appears that Greg took my camp philosophy and turned it into Dare 2 Share and Rick took Ranch Philosophy and turned it into a church. They both have done a phenomenal job with their own personal twist. I remember taking Rick and his brother Rob out on their first day on a golf course. That is always a nightmare. Rick hit a 345-yard drive that went into the cup. I was there and could not believe it. In 65 years, I have never come close.
Shawna Turley came by to thank me for leading her to the Lord about 37 years ago. It is amazing that her same wonderful, sweet spirit was the same 30 years later. I really am thankful to live long enough to see the fruit of many years of labor.
Keith and Michelle Newhard planned a wonderful reception with some special friends of the Colorado ministry on Friday, April, 28th. Dave Mathias (5 from the left) is the uncle that is told about in Greg Stier's newest book.
These are the buildings that I designed and helped to build back in the late 70’s. This was the home of Colorado Bible Church, Arvada Christian Schools, the Colorado Bible College, and the Christian Youth Ranches. I used these buildings to build people. Many leaders came from this ministry.
Greg allowed us to join him in celebrating his wife’s birthday. I remember the day I put my hand on his shoulder when he was a student at ACS and said, “God is going to use you to shake the world”.
Greg invited me to join him in Estes Park to witness the Message, the Motive, the Means, and the Man who will pray for God to stir the hearts of over 200 youth leaders from 35 states and 5 countries.
Fervent prayer is one of a Christian greatest act of worship.
On our way to speak for Tom Cucuzza at the Northland Baptist Church in St. Cloud, Minn., my wife screamed that the awning was coming down across the door and windows. I was driving about 65 miles an hour with 40 miles per hour winds. The man not only fixed it on a Saturday but also trusted the Lord.
My grandson, Jordan, bought a motorcycle. Next thing I heard was my son, Eddie, bought one too. I told my wife that maybe we needed to downsize our motor-home, but she would not even sit on the seat behind me. Don’t you think this would be a cool way for us to travel? I told her this one at least had trainer wheels. O’ well, I guess it’s back to my nursing home on wheels.
SCHEDULE
May 7 Sun. Northland Bible Church Pastor Tom Cucuzza St. Cloud, Minn. SS, AM, PM
May 14 Sun Bemidji Baptist Church Pastor Jim Mucerino Bemidji, Minn. Mother’s Day
May 19 Fri Majestic Pines Community 2:30pm Dennis Hines
May 21-24 Sun Grace Gospel Church Pastor Lance Edminster 95 Hodgins Ave Taconite, Minn
May 28 Sun DaySpring Baptist Church Pastor Daniel Reehoff N14W29489 Silvernail Rd, Pewaukee, WI 1) SS 10am 2) 11 am, and 3) 6pm
June 4 Sun Belmont Bible Church “NEW BUILDING” Pastor Mark Moore Mobile 630-347-4161 5430 Belmont Road Downers Grove IL 60515
AM Services Only
June 8th, we celebrate 63 years of marriage.
June 11 Sun Quentin Road Baptist Church Pastor Jim Scudder 24126 N Quentin Rd, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 Campfire Church at 6pm
June 18 Sun Tippicanoe Bible Church Bill and Kris Kaminsky 765-412-4327 3990 State Road 38 East Lafayette, Indiana 47905 10:30 AM and PM New Address
June 22-23 Thurs-Fri “Grace Conference” Pastor Jim Scudder Illinois 24126 N Quentin Rd, Lake Zurich, IL 60047
June 24th -July 4th ISRAEL TRIP
July 9 Sun Heritage Baptist Church Pastor Gregory Shirk 2859 S Ridge Road Perry, Ohio
July16 Sun Tonawanda Indian Baptist Church Pastor Bob Dean 565 Bloomingdale Rd Basom, New York 9:00 AM
July16 Sun High Point Community Church Pastor Bob Dean 1163 Main Rd. Corfu, New York 11:00AM
July 23 Sun Indianapolis Baptist Church Pastor Matt Roller Cell-317-501-2411 Indiana
If you know people in these areas that you could influence, please feel free to forward or share this info. I will confirm the dates later for August and September. Yankee
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Ralph 'Yankee' Arnold
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