January 2010
14-Apr-2009
Ministries
January 2010
New Year Partner Update
From Pastor Layne
God bless you and we hope this finds you standing firm. It is hard to fathom we are at 2010 and upon
writing this; I began thinking back to 1968, about the time when I came to the
Lord. The futuristic blockbuster 2001: A
Space Odyssey was out and I remember the excitement and anticipation that
captivated us as we twitched and paced in line for over five hours. I do not think any of us were disappointed
with the movie but reflecting back I marvel how limited our imaginations must
have been and the tunnel vision we had at that time. Perfect example of life imitating art, and
or, art imitating life. The job of good
science fiction writers and movie special effects people are to keep us on
‘pins and needles’ waiting for more and wanting for the sequel.
Having said that, in real life, we have a compilation of letters and facts
that tell us of the past and promises of the future, it’s called the
Bible. It is the greatest all time
seller. Business Week reports the Bible
as having sold 2.5 – 6 Billion (B) copies as of July 2005. The most printed and shipped book is:
Quotations from Chairman Mao – The Little Red Book with over 6.5 Billion
copies. That is only since 1964. Fantasy novels like Harry Potter may be
outselling both of these if you take into consideration the period of time they
have been available.
I often wonder why people reach for fantasy when they can have truth. I
have been sharing my faith for many years and have often asked that question.
It seems that most people seek what feels good rather that what is best for
them. Perhaps that is why most would
choose a bowl of ice cream over a bowl of broccoli.
If you have someone you are sharing with and need a good book to give them
consider “Evidence that Demands a Verdict,” or, “More Than a Carpenter” by Josh
McDowell. These are easy reads yet hard
hitting and fact based.
A friend asked me if I have a New Years resolution. Perhaps it will be to make my life count and
to try to live each day, as if it is the last I have to serve. How about you?
God bless you!
Pastor Layne,
STAFF SPEAKS
Hello, my name is
Joyann, I have been volunteering with ACTS for 12 years. Three years ago the Lord called me to serve
at ACTS Tracts 3 days a week. When the
Lord called me, I surrendered 80% of my job clientele as a Massage
Technician. The Lord matched that lost
income by giving my Husband a raise for the exact amount of the surrender,
making me aware of how He provides. I
knew I had made the right choice and was in the right place. Serving at
ACTS TRACTS has taken me into a journey that I have never been
before, I wasn’t sure if I was truly
cabaple of doing a job that required a great responsibility (She is AWESOME). One day a week, I am the coordinator for the
volunteers that come to assemble the materials for shipping. ACTS had really taught me what serving is all
about. If I am not in the office,
filling orders etc., I am outdoors getting the property finely groomed. To me serving isn’t just doing one thing, it
is being willing to do anything the Lord gives me the energy to do. Pastor Layne and Kristy who are the founders
of ACTS have lead by example and do so much for others that I realized to be a
servant of the Lord you have to be willing to be available and have a heart to
serve anytime at the drop of a dime. I
love serving the Lord and am very happy to make a difference in the lives of
many people I won’t see until Heaven. Thank you for taking the time to use ACTS
TRACTS as your tools for witnessing.
Sincerely, Yours
in Christ,
PRAISE REPORTS
- Although
this past year was difficult financially we were able to distribute tracts and
materials worldwide and have received many praise reports.
- Darrell had an
awesome idea of reminding all of us
about our;
“RIGHT TO SHARE”
Taking the GOSPEL to the streets is a
commission and a commandment for believers.
Responding obediently to the Commission and hitting the streets, we
receive Grace and Power to fulfill the Lord’s commands. Hitting the streets always has had a personal
cost. Consider the price paid by
Stephen, who became the first martyr for
preaching the Gospel. And
remember Peter, James and John, who preached in the name of Jesus, even though threatened with imprisonment and death.
Today, however, American Christians face no
such cost for preaching the Gospel.
The streets and sidewalks of
The United States are an
OPEN FORUM FOR EVANGELISM. !
PRAYER REQUESTS
- Pray for our dear friend Lori.
She has been diagnosed with cancer and is facing aggressive radiation
treatments. She is a young woman who
loves the Lord and her husband is in the public eye. Join us in praying for a total healing,
declaring victory as God uses it for His Glory!
- We get many prayer requests as well as materials requested into
the prison system, that I pray the door will remain open for our life changing
materials to reach those that can truly be a new creation.
- Pray the local youth groups consider using the ranch as a way to
reach our young people.
- Pray for one another who supports the work of this ministry. For
each of you that volunteers, prays, Gives financially and often sacrificially,
and those using the witnessing materials to share the Good News. Thank you!
In addition, remember,
“The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” James 5:16
YOUR LETTERS!
- May
the blessings continue to flow in your lives and in the ministry, which has
changed many, lives and brought many hearts to Jesus. I love you, wishing you joy, hope and
peace. Bernie D.,
- Greetings
of faith, hope, and love in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Wow! The Lord has truly been moving within
and through our church with His Anointing and Blessings. Thank you for interceding on our behalf, and
we request your continued prayers for us—Thank you for the literature you have
sent to us. It was read and passed
around at the Chapel. Blessings to you. Ronald W.
- Thank
you for your ministry and your faithfulness!
Dotti C.
- Dear
Acts Ministry, Thank you for the love
that your ministry shares with the world!
Amen* After reading the “Guess
What” pamphlet I now understand that God does love me and Christ did die for me
and defeated death at Calvary! Amen* Thomas
R. Mayo, FL
MINISTRY NEEDS
- Our paper supply is seriously low, we need to buy a
pallet of paper. The current cost is
$1,200.00
- To help with production we need to get a color ink drum
for our Digital press. It produce tracts
in two colors and offset the price we currently pay for printing services. Each drum cost about $900.00
OPERATION LIGHT
- Considering lock downs in many institutions CBS packets still reached kids
homes.
- Pray that Chaplains from
Prison and Jail Ministries would contact us and want to get “Operation Light”
launched into one of their prisons. If
every church would adopt a prison to fund the postage of mailing God’s Word
into the homes and hands of the children of inmates. We could help slow the rate and break the
chain of kids following in their parents footsteps into prison. TOGETHER We CAN make a difference!
www.actstracts.com
www.childrensbiblesociety.org
MAY OUR LORD AND
SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST
BLESS YOU TODAY
AND EVERYDAY!
YOU can CHANGE lives FOREVER!
By supporting the work of this ministry on a regular basis, you will share in the fruit from thousands who come to Christ every month. These materials are supplied freely to saints world-wide who use them in Children’s Hospitals, school campuses, military bases, prisons, sporting events, etc. We truly are in “the last days, the end times”; we need your faithful financial support to reach more with the Good News of Jesus Christ. Please let us know how you will stand with us to deliver “light into a darkened world.”
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