July, 2009
“BACK TO THE GARDEN”

“BACK TO THE GARDEN” IS THE THEME FOR A WOMENS' GATHERING THIS COMING JULY 25, SATURDAY , AT JOE’S PAGODA LOCATED AT 3223 TOWER AVE IN SUPERIOR, WISCONSIN. THE DAY BEGINS AT 9:30 AND ENDS AROUND 3:00 PM WITH PRAYER FOR THOSE WHO ARE ATTENDING,IF THEY WOULD LIKE PRAYER. THE SPEAKERS WILL BE LYNN JONES OF DULUTH, SUE ENEBAK OF SUPERIOR, AND MYSELF, JACKIE ELM.

THE WOMEN AT GREAT LAKES CHURCH IN DULUTH INVITE LADIES AROUND THE AREA TO JOIN THEM IN HEARING A MESSAGE OF GOD’S KINGDOM, AND WHO HE IS IN YOU, AND WHO YOU ARE TO HIM. HE WANTS TO TAKE YOU “BACK TO THE GARDEN,” GROWING IN A RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM AND OTHERS WITH OVERFLOWING LOVE. COME, “BACK TO THE GARDEN” OF GRACE, MERCY, AND LOVE, THAT ENRAPTURES YOUR HEART. IF YOU NEED A DAY OF UPLIFTING, PEACE AND JOY, WE INVITE YOU, AND ENCOURAGE YOU TO COME. THE COST IS $15.00 WHICH INCLUDES A LUNCH BUFFET.

IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND PLEASE MAIL YOUR CHECK BY JULY 15th TO:
GREAT LAKES CHURCH
518 N. 24TH AVE. W
DULUTH, MN 55806
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS YOU CAN CALL ME AT 398-3915 OR LYNN AT
218-349-6760 OR PAM AT 218-391-6794

WHILE THINKING OF A THEME FOR THIS GATHERING, “BACK TO THE GARDEN” CAME TO ME WITH THE THOUGHTS THAT GOD IS THE SAME YESTERDAY, TODAY AND FOREVER. HE NEVER CHANGES BUT WE DO!

CURIOUS IF THERE WAS ANYTHING ON THE INTERNET ABOUT “BACK TO THE GARDEN,” SOMETHING INTERESTING CAME UP. IT WAS THE SONG SUNG BY JONI MITCHELL, 40 YEARS AGO AT AN EVENT CALLED WOODSTOCK. FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO REMEMBER THAT, IT WAS A DRUG, SEX AND EVERYTHING YOU COULD THINK OF THING IN THE YEAR 1969. WHAT THE YOUTH OF THAT GENERATION, (My generation) WANTED WAS FREEDOM. INTERESTING, THE WORDS OF THE SONG INCLUDED,“THEY WERE TRYING TO SET THEIR SOUL FREE,” “THEY SAID THEY WERE CAUGHT IN THE DEVIL'S BARGAIN," AND "THEY WANTED TO GET THEMSELVES BACK TO THE GARDEN.” TO ME IT IS A PROPHETIC SONG, A CRY OF EVERY GENERATION. THEY WERE LOOKING FOR FREEDOM AND PEACE, BUT THEY DIDN'T KNOW THAT THE ONE THEY WERE SEARCHING FOR CREATED THE GARDEN, THE PLACE WHERE THEY COULD WALK WITH HIM AND KNOW THAT FREEDOM, PEACE AND JOY. ALL THE OTHER ROADS DON’T LEAD TO THE GARDEN ,THEY LEAD TO DEATH AND DOOM. COULD GOD USE A DRUG SONG FROM WOODSTOCK? WOODSTOCK WAS 40 YEARS AGO THIS YEAR.

FORTY IS ALSO A PROPHETIC NUMBER IN THE BIBLE AND IS TALKED OF WITH NOAH 40 DAYS AND 40 NIGHTS. MOSES WAS ON THE MOUNTAIN 40 DAYS AND 40 NIGHTS WITH GOD. THE ISRAELITES WANDERED IN THE WILDERNESS FOR 40 YEARS, AND FORTY DAYS WAS THE LENGTH OF TIME THE TWELVE SPIES EXPLORED THE PROMISED LAND. ALSO JESUS FASTED 40 DAYS IN THE WILDERNESS. FORTY IN THE BIBLE CAN EITHER MEAN VICTORY OR DEFEAT. I PREFER VICTORY! KNOW THAT GOD’S WORD DOES NOT RETURN VOID. ACTS 2:16 –21 AND IT SHALL BE IN THE LAST DAYS, GOD SAYS, THAT I WILL POUR OUT MY SPIRIT UPON ALL MANKIND ETC. YOU KNOW IT, IF YOU DON'T KNOW IT READ IT.

ALSO READ ISAIAH 61 AND 62. AND HE WILL FULFILL HIS WORD! THE LAST TWO BOOKS IN REVELATION TAKE US “BACK TO THE GARDEN”.HE IS THE SAME YESTERDAY TODAY AND FOREVER! HE IS THE PRINCE OF PEACE AND HE BRINGS FREEDOM IN HIS PEACE, HE BRINGS JOY AND RELATIONSHIP TO US WHEN WE HEAR HIS VOICE AND COMMUNE WITH HIM. I’M EXCITED TO LIVE IN HIS GARDEN WHERE HE WALKS WITH ME IN THE COOL OF THE DAY AND I CAN MEET HIM FACE TO FACE. HE CALLS YOU “BACK TO THE GARDEN”

Jackie Elm


July, 2009
Letter from the Manager

As I write this managers letter I am reminded that half of 2009 is already behind us. Where has all the time gone? How fleeting time is, the Psalmist tells us; “to number our days the we may get a heart of wisdom.” (90:12) Yes indeed, wisdom to discern the real important purposes and tasks of life. Being committed to that which is lasting, that which is eternal.

Here at the ministry of WWJC we are committed to that end with programming“ Declaring God's splendor all the day long.” (Ps. 71:8) Music that feeds the soul, teaching from God's word, plus news and information for believers on what really is happening in today's world.

We are living in a crucial period of world history. Multitudes in our midst do not know the glory, grace, power and splendor of our Lord. Your partnership in the ministry of WWJC is so vital and has made possible a witness for Christ that otherwise would not be available. For this we are truly grateful.

WWJC is facing a revenue shortfall and your involvement is needed right away to overcome this significant financial shortfall – Can we count on you to help us stay on the front lines, going forward with Christ?. Send your tax deductible gift to WWJC today or go on line and make your contribution at www.wwjc.com.

And thank you for your generosity, in His service,
Ted Elm / General Manager

“COUNT ME THEREFORE A PARTNER” (Philemon 1:17)