Respect is still the in word

This is the 44th letter:

Text for the day: James 5:16

Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

Our Theme for the day: Respect is still the in word

Over the last few weeks around the world I have see a change in the mindset of the youth. This change for the most part has not been for the good, but for the worst. With so many outlets put in place to help the youth, one can’t help but ask the question why is it that so many are failing and getting in trouble? The answer to this is they have a lack of respect. At a time of great crisis, and needs, both physical and spiritually in our world, all are called to pray for a result of change over every unchecked youth. A call to prayer by God is a time for all to pray for those in ministry, and secondly a call to prayer by God is a call to answer the call to ministry. Today let them, “who love the Lord and His truth unite by twos and threes to seek places of retirement and pray for God's blessing upon the minister who can hardly find time to pray because he is constantly engaged attending to so many requests, sitting in councils, answering inquiries, giving advice, writing important letters.

Let the fervent, effectual prayer of the righteous ascend to God that the word spoken may be a message of truth to reach the hearts of the hearers, and that souls may thereby be won to Christ.” RH July 24, 1883. Like Moses had a faithful Aaron and Hur to hold up his arms and strengthen his hands when they became weary and to hold them up by faith and prayer. Such a support is needed today to aid the servant leaders of Christ in their work which will make the cause of truth to triumph gloriously. The next most important question is what is the cause of disrespect among our youth? It is said that unchecked impertinence on the part of parents has lead to this great low in respect among our youth and children. Last night in coming home about 12:15 am, I was stopped by a group of youth in my area. I tried speaking to them because they had blocked one side of the street; I was quickly shown disrespect to the highest level by one of them.

This youth took off his helmet with intent to hit me, because he thought I was going to do harm to him. The lord quickly disarmed his temper, and I went home. Let me say to those who work with people and youth in particular, the time has come for a change in the way we seek to help them. In order to reach our youth in our areas we must work through their parents and guidance. The Lord desires us to understand that we must place our children in right relation to the world, the church, and the family. Their relation to the family is the first point to be considered. Let us teach them to be polite to one another, parents, and those in authority as parents. Let those over the youth interest them in varied knowledge found in the Bible as they get interested themselves. As parents, and guardians become familiar with the Bible they can better help them their youth, remember that God’s command is "when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, when thou liest down, and when thou risest up." we must teach them. (Deuteronomy 11:19) And lastly form parent groups in your community for half-an hour, to an hour, once pre-week to offer strongholds against parenting burnout.

“Like marathon runners, parents work long hours caring for their children, often working outside the home as well, and it takes a great deal of energy to keep going for the long haul without taking a break. Parent burnout can show up in many different forms, but common symptoms are exhaustion, limited patience, yelling or fighting with children and family members and feelings of depression. Moms and Dads who care for children at home full-time can also be at a high risk of parent burnout because of the lack of tangible rewards and reviews that help keep employees happy and motivated in work outside the home. The best way to avoid burnout is to take time away from work and parenting, but in today's busy world where extended families are spread across countries and continents, it is not always as simple as sending the kids to grandma's for the weekend.” (By Michelle Carchrae Psychology) If family is too far away to take on childcare duties, ask a neighbor or a close friend to care for your children for a few hours or a day while you take some time away to regroup.

We are into our eighth week since starting Garden Ministry, and it is growing with new people asking to subscribe to it each day. If you are gaining spiritual muscle mass, and strength through Garden Ministry, and would like to help some-one else gain Spiritual muscle mass and strength also. Then send Garden Ministry your Testimony at, gardenministry.blogspot.com <http://gardenministry.blogspot.com>. Every Monday of the seventh week, Garden Ministry would share your Testimony with our faithful viewers and readers. So let us look to the next seventh week and ask ourselves, which letter or message from Garden Ministry helped me to hold on to my faith, or helped someone Else? Look up and push on in the name of Jesus. This week-end let us find someway of which we can unite our communities, and help them find Jesus. Don’t stop preparing yourselves for further service in the Lord. Don’t Give Up. Look Up!



Our Prayer for today:

Please join us as we pray for all parents of youth that they learn how to work together with one another and their spiritual leaders in their community.

Remember, you’re the only Jesus some will ever see.



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Saying from the Past (Part 3) Words seasoned with Grace bring Victory

This is the 43rd letter:

Text for the day: Proverbs 12:18

Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Our Theme for the day: Saying from the Past (Part 3). Words seasoned Grace bring Victory

Today is Cup Match, a famous two day cricket match in Bermuda which is steeped in a rich history. The first day is called emancipation day, and the second called Somers day these are holidays. The host ground which is two has a special section reserved for visitors to Bermuda and complementary cricket guides are provided for the unacquainted. Elsewhere around the ground, many Bermudians will have staked out their positions in advance, some even constructing temporary shelters for the two days. Many will spend their time around the ground enjoying the day, chatting to friends and feeding their appetite. Elsewhere in Bermuda on these two days, campsites spring up everywhere. In the parks, by the roadside, in gardens, in fact anywhere a tent peg can be driven into the ground. In short, Cup Match is a uniquely Bermudian Event. There is simply nothing like it anywhere in the world.

Like the first day of Cup Match which is called emancipation day when all salves where sat free, God has His emancipation day when He comes into the heart of those who believe in Him and frees them from sin and evil speaking. All this week we have been looking at a series on “Saying from our Past,” with this as our last. Our interest has been on how we speak to people as servant leaders. Like there is a winner in the Cup Match game, God has made it possible for all servant leaders to be victorious in there speech to one another and to those they minister to. There is a saying my older siblings use to say, Lose lips sick ships. But what does that mean? This phrase was coined as a slogan during WWII as part of the US Office of War Information's attempt to limit the possibility of people inadvertently giving useful information to enemy spies. The slogan was actually 'Loose Lips Might Sink Ships. This was one of several similar slogans which all came under the campaigns basic message in 1942 - 'Careless Talk Costs Lives'. So how should we use our words to God, to one another, and to those we minister to?

These verses tell us how: Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. (Colossians 4:6) May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer (Psalm 19:1) Finally, let us learn from our past, and move on to the future. Remember people that can't keep secrets have loose lips, and those that cause plans to fail sink ships. It will not hurt your influence to speak pleasantly at all times as servant leaders, but it is certain it will sweeten your influence. As servant leaders we are called to build up the church even with our speech, not tear it down. Don’t allow your Lose lips to sick ship, but seek to have your words seasoned with grace.

We are into our eighth week since starting Garden Ministry, and it is growing with new people asking to subscribe to it each day. If you are gaining spiritual muscle mass, and strength through Garden Ministry, and would like to help some-one else gain Spiritual muscle mass and strength also. Then send Garden Ministry your Testimony at, gardenministry.blogspot.com <http://gardenministry.blogspot.com>. Every Monday of the seventh week, Garden Ministry would share your Testimony with our faithful viewers and readers. So let us look to the next seventh week and ask ourselves, which letter or message from Garden Ministry helped me to hold on to my faith, or helped someone Else?



Our Prayer for today:

Please join us as we pray for the witness of Jesus in the speech of all servants of Christ.

Remember, you’re the only Jesus some will ever see.



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Saying from the Past (Part 2) Truthful at all Times

Welcome to Garden Ministry, where the soil of the mind is broken up, fertilized, and made ready for the toiling of the Holy Spirit.
Garden Ministry’s purpose is to encourage the workers in the field of the Lord, and to keep them looking up to Jesus.
This is the 42 letter:

Text for the day: Ephesians 4:29

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

Our Theme for the day: Saying from the Past Part 2 (Truthful at all Times)

There is an old proverb which says, “Before the face of God, we use our mouths.” Has it ever occured to you that when ever you speak, an angel is right there, as if we were in the face of God? In his admonition to the Ephesians Paul said, “Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things GOD’S WRATH comes on those who are disobedient.” (Ephesians 5:6) Today there are many people who meaning, or unmeaning in their area of service are stretching the truth. Now I know that there are some who didn’t have a problem with that, but did you know that a stretch truth is an untruth, which is a lie. This is how the Devil came to Jesus in Matthew 4:1-3, 5-6, 8-9, with half truths, or stretch lies.

Today my mind goes back to a song I learned in kindergarten, “Oh, Be Careful Little Mouth What You Say.” There where many parts in the song, O be careful little eyes what you see, O be careful little ears what you hear, O be careful little hands what you do, O be careful little feet where you go. But the part that sticks out to me is, O be careful little mouth what you say, O be careful little mouth what you say. There's a Father up above and He's looking down in love so be careful little mouth what you say. James talks about the tongue and how it is hard to control, but you need to develop the tongue in a positive way, if you are going to help mankind find Jesus.

Researchers say we speak thousands of words a day, but what do we say with those words? How do we use our words? What do others hear when they listen to us? What kind of words do we speak before the face of God, uplifting words, clean words, kind words, unkind words, dirty words, truthful word? This lead’s me to ask the question, what impressions are you making on the people you are called to minister to? None of us can be too careful of what we say, because the words you utter show what power is controlling your mind and heart. If Christ rules in your heart, your words will reveal the purity, beauty, and fragrance of a character molded and fashioned by His will. But if not it will show the impurity, and un-fragrant character of the evil one. “You can't give a smile away; it always comes back." The same is true of a kind word or a conversation starter. What goes around comes around. By Susan RoAne

Today, the Lord demands that our words be of the very best quality, notice the Lord does not ask, He demands. The Lord demands that our tongues be truthful at all times. Any trace of prevarication, hedging, or beating about the bush on the part of the follower of Christ is an offense to Him. Every word we speak needs the most careful consideration, lest it mislead those who are weak in the faith. Finally, in the book of Ephesians 5:10, we are encouraged to “Be imitators of God…” not only do we want to live our lives a certain way as servant leaders, we need to speak a certain way also. Remember, God will not approve everything you say, but He will defend your right to say it.

We are into our eighth week since starting Garden Ministry, and it is growing with new people asking to subscribe to it each day. If you are gaining spiritual muscle mass, and strength through Garden Ministry, and would like to help some-one else gain Spiritual muscle mass and strength also. Then send Garden Ministry your Testimony at, gardenministry.blogspot.com <http://gardenministry.blogspot.com>. Every Monday of the seventh week, Garden Ministry would share your Testimony with our faithful viewers and readers. So let us look to the next seventh week and ask ourselves, which letter or message from Garden Ministry helped me to hold on to my faith, or helped someone Else?



Our Prayer for today:

Please join us as we pray for all servants’ leaders today, that they may speak only truth, and not stretched truth.

Remember, you’re the only Jesus some will ever see.



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Saying from the Past (Part 1)

Welcome to Garden Ministry, where the soil of the mind is broken up, fertilized, and made ready for the toiling of the Holy Spirit.
Garden Ministry’s purpose is to encourage the workers in the field of the Lord, and to keep them looking up to Jesus.
This is the 41 letter:

Text for the day: Matthew 12:36-38 (King James Version)

But I say unto you, that every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the Day of Judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.

Our Theme for the day: Saying from the Past (Part 1).

There is a saying from the past which is not a Bible text, but a heavenly truth and message we can learn from today. One should keep his words both soft and tender, because tomorrow you may have to eat them. Words, do they mean anything to you, than if not to you how about others? In a world were speaking truthfully, kindly, and encouragingly is looked as a backward thing to do. As servant leaders we are to show by our ever living witness of love, soft and tender speech that there is a God of Love who cares for all, and longs for their salvation.

As servant leaders, we are called to learn the lessons of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. Christ came to preach the gospel to the poor. He reached the people where they were. He brought plain, simple truth to their comprehension. How simple His language! Even the poorest, the unlearned and ignorant, could understand Him. Not one needed go to a dictionary to obtain the meaning of the high-sounding titles or words that fell from the lips of the greatest Teacher the world ever knew. While the priests, the rulers, and the expounders of the law were considering themselves as the only teachers of the people, He told these learned rabbis that they were both ignorant of the Scriptures and of the power of God. And there are many today who think or consider themselves like the teachers, priests, and rulers of Jesus day. They don’t open their mouths unless they are able to use words of which you need a dictionary to follow them, Jesus calls them both ignorant and blind of the Scriptures and of need of the power of God.

God's servants in this age have been given most solemn truths to proclaim, and their actions and methods and plans must correspond to the importance of their message. If you are presenting the word in Christ's way, your audience will be deeply impressed with the truths you teach. The conviction will come to them that this is the word of the living God. (By E.G. White 9T 143) Finally, remember words spoken in season, how good are they! How much strength a word of hope, courage, and determination in a right course will give one who is inclined to slide into habits that are demoralizing! The firm purpose you may possess in carrying out good principles will have an influence to balance souls in the right direction.

We are into our eighth week since starting Garden Ministry, and it is growing with new people asking to subscribe to it each day. If you are gaining spiritual muscle mass, and strength through Garden Ministry, and would like to help some-one else gain Spiritual muscle mass and strength also. Then send Garden Ministry your Testimony at, gardenministry.blogspot.com <http://gardenministry.blogspot.com>. Every Monday of the seventh week, Garden Ministry would share your Testimony with our faithful viewers and readers. So let us look to the next seventh week and ask ourselves, which letter or message from Garden Ministry helped me to hold on to my faith, or helped someone Else?



Our Prayer for today:

Please join us as we pray for the right use of our words to bring truth, but in love.

Remember, you’re the only Jesus some will ever see.



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These letters are written by Elder Kevin Santucci
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A Time to Repent

Welcome to Garden Ministry, where the soil of the mind is broken up, fertilized, and made ready for the toiling of the Holy Spirit.
Garden Ministry’s purpose is to encourage the workers in the field of the Lord, and to keep them looking up to Jesus.
This is the 40^th letter:

Text for the day: Luke 3:3

And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins;

Our Theme for the day: (A Time to Repent)

When John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, the Bible reminds us that he didn’t have too much to talk about. Infect, if he was a preacher of our day we would most likely have talked about him, for all he had was raiment of camel's hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins. And if we invited him home to dine with us, his diet was of such that it would have offended most of us because he ate simple, “locusts and wild honey.” The thing that was most outstanding about John the Baptist was the theme of his messages, not that his clothing and diet was of less value. If the theme of John’s message was of so great important in his day, we must ask our selves what was that theme? In Matthew 3:2, it says his theme was, “Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” It was by this straight message and theme that all Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and the entire region round about Jordan, came out to hear and be baptized of him in Jordan, and confessing their sins. As Jesus started His ministry the theme of His message was the same, “Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, And saying, the time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.” (Mark 1:14-15)

As time went on and the disciples of Jesus started there ministry they were encouraged to carry the same theme in their message. “And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits; And commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in their purse: But be shod with sandals; and not put on two coats. And he said unto them, in what place so ever ye enter into a house, there abide till ye depart from that place. And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, it shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the Day of Judgment, than for that city. And they went out, and preached that men should repent.” (Mark6:7-12)

We are living at a time when hundreds are living like those in the time of Johns’ ministry, Jesus’ ministry, and the Disciples days of ministry. And at such a time we need men who will stand like those of old, with the same theme in their message, “Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Multitudes feel under no moral obligation to curb their sensual desires, “Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Thousands are slaves of lust, “Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Men are living for the pleasures of sense; for this world and this life alone, “Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” As the time of our probation is soon to close the theme of your message to Gods people should be, “Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”

Finally, remember God doesn’t do anything with out a warning and a time for all to repent. Before the Flood came in Noah’s day God sent a warning to the world, that the people might be led to repentance, and thus escape the threatened destruction. As the day and time of Christ's second appearing draws near the Lord will send His servants with a warning to the world to prepare them for that great event. And the theme of their message would be, “Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Multitudes are living in transgression of God's law, and now He in mercy calls, “Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Obey the sacred precepts, repent and answer the call. All who will put away their sins by repentance toward God and faith in Christ are offered pardon. “Therefore say unto the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Repent, and turn yourselves from your idols; and turn away your faces from all your abominations.” (Ezekiel 14:6) “Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”

We are into our seventh week since starting Garden Ministry, and it is growing with new people asking to subscribe to it each day. If you are gaining spiritual muscle mass, and strength through Garden Ministry, and would like to help some-one else gain Spiritual muscle mass and strength also. Then send Garden Ministry your Testimony at, gardenministry.blogspot.com <http://gardenministry.blogspot.com>. Every Monday of the seventh week, Garden Ministry would share your Testimony with our faithful viewers and readers. So let us look to the next seventh week and ask ourselves, which letter or message from Garden Ministry helped me to hold on to my faith, or helped someone Else? Look up and push on in the name of Jesus. This week-end let us find someway of which we can unite our communities, and help them find Jesus. Don’t stop preparing yourselves for further service in the Lord. Don’t Give Up. Look Up!



Our Prayer for today:

Please join us as we pray for time, to invite all we come in contact with today to give their lives to Jesus in this day of repentance.

Remember, you’re the only Jesus some will ever see.



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The lessons from the bee keeper (Part 2).

Welcome to Garden Ministry, where the soil of the mind is broken up, fertilized, and made ready for the toiling of the Holy Spirit.
Garden Ministry’s purpose is to encourage the workers in the field of the Lord, and to keep them looking up to Jesus.
This is the 39 letter:

Text for the day: Ephesians 2:10 (New International Version)

For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

Our Theme for the day: The lessons from the bee keeper (Part 2).

Today if you have just joined us, we are looking at part two of lessons from the bee keeper. Yesterday I asked, if you remember these questions, “what spiritual, and civil lesson can learn from the care of bees that can help those who are leaders over a church, or community program directors?” “That can bring better service to the areas they serve.”

1. Like I asked my friend (Mike) questions about the how to and how not to care for bees, and how can I help them make the best honey. As servants of God you should never be afraid to ask questions, as servants in leadership you don’t have all the answers.

2. There was a time when beekeeping was more of a hobby than a commercial industry. We are living in a time of value for money, and there is nothing wrong with that, but as leaders or servants of God you need to lean to enjoy yourselves in the things you are called to do. Like a hobby you should always look for the next moment to serve.

3. Passion is very important in ministry, like the bee keeper remember, you do not come into ministry with it, but you will grow into it.

4. Like the bee keepers cultivates plants that will attract bees to his bee garden. As servants of God you need to help other people with gifts to work with you in the ministry for others. By doing this you will attract those who do not know Jesus, or have falling from Jesus to your place of ministry.

5. As the bee keeper looks for ways to provide pollen and nectar resources to the bees on a seasonal base, the servant of God should look for ways to provide service to their church, work place, schools, or help center on a seasonal bases also.

6. Like the bee keeper improves bee visitation in their garden by large patches of like flowers planted in close proximity to one another, the servants of God should work toward well attended meetings, or services held as often as possible.

7. Diversity is the key, and nothing less then ten or more species of plants with followers are recommended in attracting bees and a key factor in keeping bee keepers in business. Every good ministry will have nothing less then ten ways of which it offers ministry to its community.

8. Like the bee keeper looks to keep their ground free of pesticides less they kill their bees and destroy their hives. The servants of God should always keep their ministry free from the methods or pesticides of the world. They will is

9. And finally, location is important for a good bee hive as well as a place of ministry, so choose it well in your community.

As we have seen in both aspects of God's work, through Christ the union of human and divine in all, will produce the best service to others.

We are into our seventh week since starting Garden Ministry, and it is growing with new people asking to subscribe to it each day. If you are gaining spiritual muscle mass, and strength through Garden Ministry, and would like to help some-one else gain Spiritual muscle mass and strength also. Then send Garden Ministry your Testimony at, gardenministry.blogspot.com <http://gardenministry.blogspot.com>. Every Monday of the seventh week, Garden Ministry would share your Testimony with our faithful viewers and readers. So let us look to the next seventh week and ask ourselves, which letter or message from Garden Ministry helped me to hold on to my faith, or helped someone Else?



Our Prayer for today:

Please join us as we pray for a special blessing on all servants in ministry today.

Remember, you’re the only Jesus some will ever see.



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These letters are written by Elder Kevin Santucci
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The lessons from the bee keeper (Part 1).

Welcome to Garden Ministry, where the soil of the mind is broken up, fertilized, and made ready for the toiling of the Holy Spirit.
Garden Ministry’s purpose is to encourage the workers in the field of the Lord, and to keep them looking up to Jesus.
This is the 38 letter:

Text for the day: Habakkuk 2:14

The earth is filled with the Lord's glory.

Our Theme for the day: The lessons from the bee keeper (Part 1).

A few days ago my friend Mike asked me if I have any room for a bee hive at our home. Well I said yes, and he came over with this small hive, now let me say this was the second time I had bees on our grounds. The last time we had bees I notice that the hive had enough food around the hive to keep it’s self but it did not products enough honey to share. As you look around the world, framers are concern because there are half as many beekeepers as there were two decades ago, and the remaining beekeepers are mostly large-scale pollination services or commercial industries, with thousands of hives and millions of bees. But there was a time when beekeeping was more of a hobby than a commercial industry. It is said just two hives can pollinate an entire mid-sized residential garden. For most people, beekeeping grows into a passion. As the bees in my yard were settling I asked a very important question, how can I help the bees produce more honey? He said something that caused me to think of all Gods servants who are trying to help the many people near their church, work place, schools, or help center.

He said, which is also recommended by top bee keepers, cultivate plants that will attract bees to your bee garden. Choose flowers that bloom successively over the spring, summer, and fall seasons such as coreopsis, Russian sage, or germander in order to provide pollen and nectar resources to the native bees of all seasons. If you’re not sure what to choose, you can always check with a local garden center for their advice on “bee-friendly” florals. To improve bee visitation, the garden should contain large patches of like flowers planted in close proximity to one another. Diversity is a key factor in keeping bee keepers in business. Researchers have found that more bees will be drawn to gardens with ten or more species of attractive plants. The key to a productive hive is, you must diversify your garden, keep part of it wild because bees prefer that to a manicured space. Go for a “planted by nature” effect rather than a perfectly pruned garden. Remember: bees don’t discriminate between weeds and cultivated flowers, so let those dandelions grow.

And of course keep your bee garden free of pesticides, let me say right here as a person who has a garden this is a danger in any garden. He went on to say some pesticides can kill the bee before it returns to the hive; other pesticides can be carried back and can harm the rest of the hive. This lesson on bee keeping opened my eyes and then I thought, what spiritual, and civil lesson we can learn from the care of bees that can help those who are leaders over a church, or community program directors. That can bring better service to the areas they serve. Join me tomorrow, as we learn some lessons form the bee keeper. Until then remember what Job said, “But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls of the air, and they shall tell thee: or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee: and the fishes of the sea shall declare unto thee. Who knoweth not in all these that the hand of the Lord hath wrought this?” Job 12:7-9.

We are into our seventh week since starting Garden Ministry, and it is growing with new people asking to subscribe to it each day. If you are gaining spiritual muscle mass, and strength through Garden Ministry, and would like to help some-one else gain Spiritual muscle mass and strength also. Then send Garden Ministry your Testimony at, gardenministry.blogspot.com <http://gardenministry.blogspot.com>. Every Monday of the seventh week, Garden Ministry would share your Testimony with our faithful viewers and readers. So let us look to the next seventh week and ask ourselves, which letter or message from Garden Ministry helped me to hold on to my faith, or helped someone Else?



Our Prayer for today:

Please join us as we pray for all writers of spiritual truths that they will say focus.

Remember, you’re the only Jesus some will ever see.



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These letters are written by Elder Kevin Santucci
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Choose you this day.

Welcome to Garden Ministry, where the soil of the mind is broken up, fertilized, and made ready for the toiling of the Holy Spirit.

Garden Ministry’s purpose is to encourage the workers in the field of the Lord, and to keep them looking up to Jesus.

This is the 37 letter:

Text for the day: 2 Peter 1:21 (King James Version)

For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.

Our Theme for the day: Choose you this day.

We live in a world of all type of writers; what ever you think about these days there is someone who writes to that need. Years ago it seemed that most writers had more then one person to look over their work before it was published. But nowadays it seems like there is no one reviewing or a drop in the standard of writing. Before 1950 it seems like there was a theme of which most writers followed. This theme was to morally or intellectually elevate the influence of all thinking men. After 1950 on the most part, our writers and their work took a change, and this was not for the best. This change did not happen in one type of written material, but all. Sad to say in these days, not every thing you read is inspired or uplifting and the reason is because not all writers are inspired by God. But had our good Bible been written by uninspired persons, it would have presented quite a different appearance and would have been a discouraging study to erring mortals, who are contending with natural frailties and the temptations of an evil foe.

But as it is, we have a correct record of the religious experience of marked characters in Bible history. Men whom God favored, and to whom He entrusted great responsibilities, were sometimes overcome by temptation and committed sins, even as we of the present day strive, waver, and frequently fall into error. But it is encouraging to desponding hearts to know that through God's grace they could gain fresh vigor to again rise above their evil natures. In the words of Peter we can say, “We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.” (2 Peter 1:19-21)

The lives recorded in the Bible are authentic histories of actual individuals. From Adam’s day down through successive generations to the times of the apostles we have a plain, unvarnished account of what actually occurred and the genuine experience of real characters. Also the Bible offers a clear explanation of the leading kingdoms of the world past and present. The writers of the Bible forty in all did not testify to falsehoods to prevent the pages of sacred history being clouded by the record of human frailties and faults. They wrote as they were inspired, and wrote only the truth of which God would use as mankind reads or hears it, to elevate the moral and spiritual values of all back to Himself.

Today the world is crying out for truth, and they can only find it in the Bible which points them to Jesus. It is only through the bible that those who are weak receive strength to elevate their human weaknesses, struggles with selfishness, bigotry, and pride, hidden sins, and perhaps their continual warfare between the spirit and the flesh, or good and evil. Finally, today before you read your next book, or listen to your next spokesman, ask yourself this question, is it morally or intellectually, and most of all spiritually elevating or drawing me closer to God? And secondly, are the things I’m reading, or listening to drawing me closer to God’s people or driving me farther from them? As Gods last day people we need the inspired word of God, to keep us, not an emotional feeling to pamper us. Choose you this day.

We are into our seventh week since starting Garden Ministry, and it is growing with new people asking to subscribe to it each day. If you are gaining spiritual muscle mass, and strength through Garden Ministry, and would like to help some-one else gain Spiritual muscle mass and strength also. Then send Garden Ministry your Testimony at, gardenministry.blogspot.com. Every Monday of the seventh week, Garden Ministry would share your Testimony with our faithful viewers and readers. So let us look to the next seventh week and ask ourselves, which letter or message from Garden Ministry helped me to hold on to my faith, or helped someone Else?

Our Prayer for today:

Please join us as we pray for all writers of spiritual truths that they will say focus.

Remember, you’re the only Jesus some will ever see.

If you are blessed by these “uplifting gems”, share them.

These letters are written by Elder Kevin Santucci

For further information, comment or requests, E-mail Garden Ministry: gardenministry.blogspot.com

I have a Testimony

Welcome to Garden Ministry, where the soil of the mind is broken up, fertilized, and made ready for the toiling of the Holy Spirit.

Garden Ministry’s purpose is to encourage the workers in the field of the Lord, and to keep them looking up to Jesus.

This is the 36 letter:

Text for the day: Revelation 12:11

And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.

Our Theme for the day: I have a Testimony

This morning let us look back over the last six weeks and ask ourselves, which letter or message from Garden Ministry helped me to hold on to my faith? Look up and push on in the name of Jesus.

It’s hard to believe that six weeks has gone by so quickly since we started Garden Ministry. Like we stated earlier, Garden Ministry was birth at a time of deep pain in my life. And as I though about my pain, more and more the Holy Spirit spoke to me and said there are others like you who are hurting in ministry, these persons like you, need a word to encourage them along their way. Today is the first of our testimonies from the last six weeks. Every Monday of the seventh week, Garden Ministry would share your Testimony’s of the last six weeks with our faithful viewers and readers.

We are into our seventh week since starting Garden Ministry, and it is growing with new people asking to subscribe to it each day. If you are gaining spiritual muscle mass, and strength through Garden Ministry, and would like to help some-one else gain Spiritual muscle mass and strength also. Then send Garden Ministry your Testimony at gardenministry.blogspot.com. Every Monday of the seventh week, Garden Ministry would share your Testimony with our faithful viewers and readers. So let us look to the next seventh week and ask ourselves, which letter or message from Garden Ministry helped me to hold on to my faith, or help someone Elsa?

You’re Seven week Testimony

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Our Theme for the day: Kind Acts and Pleasant Words Promote Health

Bishop, Bishop, Bishop, Oh My beloved Bishop.

You are the God Conscious of the Country!!!!

Almighty God is speaking through you. Expect a tremendous amount of support from across the Island. "Denomination Free" For God Almighty did not call you to speak religion, for some may be religious. But, He did tell Peter: If you Love Me, Feed my Sheep. He did not say feed my goats, for many or even often times goats "BUTT" and sheep are so submissive, as is reported, sheep can only see about 30 yards ahead of them.

In a Garden Ministry, the soil has to be toiled, broken up and fertilized. Certainly, the nutrient of the Gospel is medicine for the soul. As you win souls for the Kingdom, the Kingdom will return to you a hundred fold.

I decree and declare in the name of our Lord and Redeemer Jesus Christ that as you often times say: Blessings, Blessings, Blessings, do have a "Huppy Day'

You’re Friend, Your Brother.

Be Encouraged,

Donal

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Mon, 1 Jun 2009

Our Theme for the day: Follow Him

Thanks Brother Kevin for the uplifting!! With 4 churches we need a little of that.
Blessings to you and your family,
Elaine & Jimmy

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Beautiful Kevin, I shall send this around and share it!

May God continue to bless you as you continue to uplift Him and close His work on earth!

Pat

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Wed, 3 Jun 2009

Our Theme for the day: Guiding Principles for the Young

Elder Santucci:

I connect with the encouraging words and come into agreement with the Will of the Lord and the prayers of this ministry! Amen - Blessings to you and your household.

Blessings, to Garden Ministry. The harvest is ripe and the labourers few. Hallelujah when there is one, as yourself who desires to plough what God has made fertile ground.

Amen!

Linda Trott

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June 10, 2009

The Eighth letter:

Our Theme for the day: Forgiveness is more than just words

Thanks brother Tucci. I really enjoyed your thoughts on forgiveness. The Lord has brought me through a really encouraging journey with this topic recently. May God bless you in encouraging God's laborers.

Andrea Walechka

Bible Worker in Michigan, USA

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Thanks for sharing I shared some with staff before we started work'

Rosemary

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Good Day Tucci,

It’s a blessing looong overdue, all the best and you have my PRAYERS N SUPPORT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jackie

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Hello Elder Santucci,

Be encouraged, the Lord says that His word will not return unto Him void. Thanks for sharing.

Patrice

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The 13^th letter:

Our Theme for the day: You’re religion speaks to your serenity, composure and strength

Thanks for the uplifting Word.

Cousin Joyce

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The 17^th letter:

Our Theme for the day: The marks of the Christian

Thank you for including me in your email group. This reading was truely food for thought!

Enith Thomas

"The Right Choice"
Healthy Lifestyle Ministry

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Mon, 6/29/09,

The 21^st letter:

Our Theme for the day: MIND OVER MATTER

Thanks, Kevin

This one REALLY spoke to me!

God bless, Love, Barbara

"And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, who are the called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28

"Consider the present time. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation (Christ's second coming) is nearer now than when we first believed." Romans 13:11

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Tuesday, June 30, 2009

The 22^nd letter:

Our Theme for the day: Discrimination leads to Elimination

Hello Kevin,

Thank you for this information. Thank you for your encouragement a few days ago. It gets tough, but I know God is with me.

Gail Santucci-Palacio

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Thu, 9 Jul 2009

The 29^th letter:

Our Theme for the day: Holding on to the Principles

Elder Tucci---------------- Thanks for sharing these wonderful writings with me. God has indeed blessed you! Keep the faith!

Sister Pauline Deshield

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Remember our words or testimony are like apples of gold in pictures of silver. Our words oue ether life unto life, or death unto death. “A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.” (Proverbs 25:11)

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Our Prayer for today:

Please join us as we pray for all our readers and viewers of Garden Ministry.

Remember, you’re the only Jesus some will ever see.

If you are blessed by these “uplifting gems”, share them.

These letters are written by Elder Kevin Santucci

For further information, comment or requests, E-mail Garden Ministry: gardenministry.blogspot.com