"The "Joy of JESUS"

International Sports Chaplains... WINTER OLYMPICS In SOCHI, RUSSIA!!! One of the rewards of this ministry is that you share the "Joy of Jesus" with others best... when that "JOY" radiates through you to others. Trish has that "Joy". People can see Jesus love in her and are drawn to her. Trish Ratliff, a BU grad living in Houston, shares her "joy" in Christ with Austrian Super G skier, Max Franz. A major part of that "Joy" is knowing that the One we share "SAVES": Acts 4:12 "And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved." Please continue to pray for more and more Divine Appointments like this one so that more of the world can see, understand, and accept...

the "JOY" that JESUS offers.

ANSWERED PRAYERS in SOCHI OLYMPICS

First let me tell you that ALL the new Silver Team International Sports Chaplains arrived safely in Sochi, Russia. Thanks you for your prayers for their safety. Today was their first day to share the GoodNews of Jesus love at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games.

It was another great day to be alive and to be able to tell the story about Jesus and His love for us. It was a great day half the team made their way to Olympic Park for some incredible divine appointments as we spent time at the USA House... while the other half were spreading the Good News with some of the 15,000 who were attending the downhill event. 

My prayer is that God will use these opportunities to bring Glory to Himself.

PRAYER REQUEST... WINTER OLYMPICS In SOCHI, RUSSIA!!!

25 years ago, at the Calgary Olympics, the concept of the "Jesus Pin" became the foundation of a ministry that would become internationally recognized for its effectiveness in sharing the Gospel. While people from all over the world join together for the Olympic Games, our International Sports Chaplains use the spectator sport of pin-trading to create an instant bridge of communication with others. 

The key to the success of our ministry is the "Jesus Pin". Tens of thousands of pins are traded on a daily basis at the Olympics. The New York Times stated that "pins are a kind of social currency, pre-Facebook form of social media that gives random fans a reason to start a conversation and even form a friendship" By taking advantage of this popular activity, our Chaplains are able to open conversations with hundreds of people each day. Since the initial topic is the "Jesus Pin", the Gospel of Jesus Christ is the center of attention and the path to Salvation is the story told each time a pin is shared. 

As we enter into our fourteenth Olympic Games this February, we will be taking 10,000 pins with us into Russia. Each person that receives a pin will also be introduced to the life-changing power of Jesus Christ. Divine Appointments are waiting for us and our veteran Chaplains know how completely we are held in the hand of God during this time.

I ask for your prayers as raise the needed funds for the "Jesus Pins" and as our team prepares to go to Russia to "Carry the Word to the World" at the Olympic Games. Thank you for your prayer support. 

-- David Guinn, Director of the International Sports Chaplains

The "Jesus Pin"

10,000 pins = 10,000 lives touched with the Gospel of Jesus Christ

Twenty-five years ago, at the Calgary Olympics, the concept of the “Jesus Pin” became the foundation of a ministry that would become internationally recognized for its effectiveness in sharing the Gospel. While people from all over the world join together for the Games, our International Sports Chaplains use the spectator sport of pin-trading to create an instant bridge of communication with others.

The key to the success of our ministry is the “Jesus Pin.” Tens of thousands of pins are traded on a daily basis at the Olympics. The New York Times stated that “pins are a kind of social currency, a pre-Facebook form of social media that gives random fans a reason to start a conversation and even form a friendship.” By taking advantage of this popular activity, our Chaplains are able to open conversations with hundreds of people each day. Since the initial topic is the “Jesus Pin,” the Gospel of Jesus Christ is the center of attention and the path to Salvation is the story told each time a pin is shared.

As we enter into our fourteenth Olympic Games this February, we will be taking 10,000 pins with us into Russia. Each person that receives a pin will also be introduced to the life-changing power of Jesus Christ. Divine appointments are waiting for us and our veteran Chaplains know how completely we are held in the hand of God during this time.

Just as salvation is a free gift, so is the pin we give. We do not ask for a pin in trade, instead, we only ask that the recipient listen as we share our story. We would like to ask for your help in making this possible.   

Each of these beautiful pins are only $2. Would you consider helping us cover their production costs? Every $2 you contribute is another person our Chaplains are able to meet, allowing the Spirit of God to move in hearts from across the world. The shipment of pins arrives December 14^th and WE NEED YOUR HELP!

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Or send your donation in care of:

David Guinn

1300 County Road 222

Lanett, AL 36863

The Right Words

The “Right Words” NEVER spoken... can hurt the most! A withheld blessing... becomes a curse. An unspoken apology... builds walls of division. An uncommunicated expression of affection... can end a relationship. Today, intentionally express... "I love you... I'm proud of you... I'm sorry... Forgive me... I believe in you... I thank God for you!" The "Right words" sown today will bear fruit tomorrow. 

Discouragement evolves into encouragement. Friendships are bound together with cords of love. Walls of separation dissolve into bridges of communication. The right word of encouragement spoken in the darkest hour can change lives. "May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight O Lord my God and my redeemer." The "Right Words"... spoken straight from your heart... will penetrate other hearts!  

You take the first step!

Instead of sitting back… feeling ignored & rejected… feeling sorry for yourself… & waiting for a blessing to come your way... assume the ‘Jesus Attitude’. Take on the role/actions of a servant… begin serving those individuals God has place in your arena of influence. You wanted them to come to you. Realistically you need to go to them… FIRST! Amazingly, every relationship will begin improving when you begin treating, those God has given you, the way you want to be treated. That Do-unto-others-as-you-would-have-them-do-unto-you-attitude… has its roots in the God’s Love.

Put self behind you… do what you know is right. Take the initiative. YOU take the First step! It may not be comfortable… it may not be easy… but you know it is the right thing to do… and God will bless your obedience!!!  

Deliverance from the Fire

When the three Hebrew children were in the fiery furnace...God could have lowered the heat each step they took towards the fire... but instead... the fire grew hotter & hotter. When the Lord finally did deliver them... they were in the midst of the hottest flames. God may not deliver you before the fire... you may not avoid the heat... but He may choose to deliver you while you're in hottest flames... and will probably do it in the most surprising way. You'll discover later that you were never at risk... not actually hurt... and that the smell of smoke is no where on you. God deserves to be praised for the way He is about to deliver you!!!

It may be a good thing that God doesn't show us the fiery trials... from which He will deliver us... that are just around the corner. If we knew it before hand... we might get ahead of Him... avoid the trial... miss the lesson that God has for us to learn... be weakened instead of strengthened... and not finish our present assignment. Just be faithful... stand firm... trust God... even if the heat seems unbearable. He will give you everything you need... the moment you need it... to endure. He is opening a door of escape... 

YOUR DELIVERANCE IS AT HAND.