May 1996

 

 

Dear Saints,

 

The school year is coming to a close.  As I look back I stand amazed at how God has helped us this year.

 

We were particularly encouraged when we met a current Free Gospel Bible Institute student at a camp meeting in March.  This student made it a point to take me aside and tell me her testimony regarding how I impacted her life one day while I was preaching at Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, Ky.  Her testimony was a great encouragement to my soul because that day was one of those days when nothing out of the ordinary seemed to have happened.  I asked her if she would be so kind as to reduce it to writing, she did, so I am enclosing the letter that she sent.

 

I am glad that God's word never returns void but always accomplishes its intended purpose and that you will reap if you faint not.  I admit that preaching on college campuses is mainly a plowing, planting and watering ministry.  It is very good to see that I am sowing good seed that the Holy Ghost can use to save sinners.   

 

Last month at Clemson University, a campus where I generally have no administrative opposition, the Director of the Student Union tried to shut me down by finding several students to falsely accuse me.  I went over his head and gave the University Attorney a copy of my Federal Court of Appeals decision against Virginia Tech along with a signed affidavit stating that I did not violate any university policies.  The university attorney said, "How can we resolve this matter?"  I said, "Just let me continue preaching."  He made a few phone calls and said, "Go preach."  It was that easy.  Thank you Jesus!!!

 

We thank you for your love and prayers,

 

Brother Jim - Sister Bonnie - Aaron - Gabrielle