Its time...

Praise the LORD!!!
   It is time that Christians, those that truly show CHRIST through their lives, begin to move and effect the world CHRIST! No longer should they be sitting back in their easy chairs and letting others do the works, but getting up and out of their comfort zones and broadcasting the love of GOD to their fellow man. Get up and get out, move for the LORD, let all of mankind hear the name of JESUS from the lips of ones that truly believe in that which HE has done for us. All HIS precious promises are still working today as they were in the first century. Nothing about CHRIST has changed. Miracles still happen these days as they did then. GOD blesses those that praise HIS name today just as HE did then.
   There is a world of hurting people out there just waiting to hear the gospel in some way, shape or form. Will you be the one to tell them? Or will it be from the world around them? Those that doubt and belittle that which CHRIST has done for mankind. If you truly believe in the wondrous, loving power of GOD that works and changes peoples live today as it did in the first century, tell someone about HIM. Show HIS love for them through you actions. Let the world see JESUS in and through ever action, word and deed that is a representation of HE that gave HIS life so freely for yours. Glorify the name of JESUS today. Move and let HIM move the world through you. Let the precious name of JESUS come to be heard, known and believed by every person upon this planet. You can do it, you just have to make take the first step and let JESUS do the rest through you!
GOD bless and good day,
Rev. Marshall Barth
Vine of CHRIST Ministries
http://vineofchrist.org

We've a newsletter now!

Praise the LORD!!!
   VCM now has a newsletter. “Notes from the Vine” for November is our/my first attempt at one, so please keep that in mind. Truthfully I’d love all the comments I can get on it. There is always room for improvement. It is basically about my first attempt to walk to Kingsville Texas and the trials and tribulations that I underwent. Then there is a short ‘Current events’ posting, talking about that which I’ve been doing since getting here. I hope you enjoy and please remember I want your comments. I’m working this ministry totally by myself at the moment and I’m not the brightest when it comes to such things. This ministry is for real, though many may not think so. My life is totally sold out to doing the will of the LORD. Who else would try walking from southern Ohio to southeast Texas without having any information or connections to depend on but the LORD?

Why is it called ministries?

Praise the LORD!!!
   Why is Vine of CHRIST Ministries called what it is? Ministries and not ministry, for it isn’t one distinct ministry, but a compilation of multiple ministries. As stated on our website, it started out to concentrate on prison inmates and their families. Since the LORD originally impressed it upon my heart, HE’s shown me much, much more.
   It has multiple branches, not unlike a vine, covering numerous ministries under one roof. Ranging from food ministries to supply food to the needy in many ways. Soup kitchens to feed the homeless, food pantries to provide food to those with homes. Daycare for those that can’t afford the cost of regular centers and prenatal care centers. A library with books, tapes and videos, all Christian oriented. A youth ministry with sports and activities, tutoring and counseling, not to mention the normal Christian areas of Bible study and fellowship. Then there are temporary shelters, a mobile medical center (with dental) and housing renovation for those unable to afford these themselves. Also, call in prayer lines and online ones also. Plus a substance abuse  and aftercare program.
   Now we come to the reason I’m in Texas at this time. The disaster relief program, which will eventually have a dog training center. Which will train service dogs, search and rescue and cadaver dogs. All these on top of all the other things you’d associate with a ministry. Such as Bible studies, daily devotional, news letters and the like.
   Now can you see why it’s called ministries and not ministry!
GOD bless and good day,
Rev. Marshall Barth
Vine of CHRIST Ministries
http://vineofchrist.org