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March 2024

3/1/2024

In this month’s podcast/CD, you are going to hear some powerful testimonies about letting your light so shine so that OTHERS will see Jesus in you! In Matthew Chapter 5:14-16, we find one of the most quoted verses in the Bible. You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor, do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lamp stand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Hide it under a bushel? NO!!! Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

It’s time to get out of the pews and hit the streets! Luke 14:23 one of my favorite verses says; And the Lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled. Jesus is saying to us in His word; “You are the light of the world.” Remember how on fire you were to tell others what happened to you when you first got saved? That is the reason I like sharing my testimony so much it takes me back to the day I met Jesus out on that highway. I love this story in Luke Chapter 24 how the two men were on the road to Emmaus and Jesus came along side of them and talked with them beginning with Moses and telling them all the things the Scriptures had to say about himself. And when their eyes were open to who He was, they said did not our hearts burn within us? John calls Him "the life that is the light of men," "the light that shines in the darkness" (John 1:4-5). That light is in us, His light, the Holy Spirit that lives within us. The apostle Paul speaks of "the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ" (2 Corinthians 4:4).

We have that light shining through our lives if our actions reflect the nature of Christ, His love, compassion, and forgiveness. His light shines through our attitudes, words, and deeds. When people see that our lives have been changed, they will see Jesus in us, and see the power of God at work in us. In Hebrews 10: 32 the apostle Paul says, “but recall the former days in which, after you were illuminated.” Our hearts should burn with passion to tell others about Jesus and what he has done in our lives. When people look at us, are they seeing Jesus? Are we shining for Jesus? It is a choice we must make each day. We are to take up our cross daily and follow Jesus! It is up to us to be a light, and carry the anointing! It’s time for us to take the Church on the Road! Let us help you take the Church to your family, friends, & neighbors. Give us a call 618-383-2107. Let’s partner together in 2024 to reach the lost!

Mark your calendars and come join us for our Annual Conference. We have had many calls asking about the dates of our conference, so I am expecting a huge crowd this year. Tim & Missy Kinchen (Chronicle) will be with us this year, Also David Timms will be joining us this year for the first time! Let’s make sure we all make them feel like part of the the Lonesome Road family. We have many who have been with us since the beginning, Joe Arview, Jim and Ann Davenport, Bill Schell, they plan on being here with us. We have also gained a whole lot of great partners over the years like Roger Barkley Jr. and the Redemption Band, Sonshine Road, Ava Kasich, Tamie Pernie, David Wall. James Payne will be here and preaching all 3 days. This will be James Payne’s 9th year in a row with us. We have many of our Channel 21 Road Chaplains that will be with us again this year. We have some that will be speaking this year. Chaplain Charles Stephens, Chaplain Cliff Clark, & Chaplain Danny Atwood. You will also get to hear from a whole lot of the Road Chaplains. If you plan on being here, please let me know. We are planning on having plenty of great food for you Friday night, Saturday & Sunday.
We are planning a fish fry again this year Saturday afternoon and the Sunday service will be held right here at Lonesome Road Ministries this year so plan on staying all 3 days if possible.
Sunday afternoon will be a time of great fellowship here at Lonesome Road Ministries. Everyone Welcome!!! Come join our family!

One Easter Sunday morning as the pastor was preaching a children's sermon, he reached into his bag of props and pulled out an egg. He pointed at the egg and asked the children, "What's in here?"
"I know, I know!" a little boy exclaimed, "pantyhose!"