The Holy Way, Inc. April-May, 2004 GREAT IS HIS FAITHFULNESS

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1 "A highway shall be there and it shall be called The Holy Way; the unclean shall not pass over it, and fools shall not err therein." Isaiah 35:8 The Holy Way, Inc. April-May, 2004 GREAT IS HIS FAITHFULNESS Since the establishment of The Holy Way Centers at Bealeton, Virginia and Moravian Falls, North Carolina in the 90's, God has poured out many wonderful blessings on His work in both places. He has been bringing us into a deeper level of unity, worship and subsequent ministry. Hallelujah! As encouraging as all of this sounds, it has not come without pain and trials. How could God who is All-Perfect, deal with His children otherwise? I am reminded of St. Peter s word that we are as living stones being built up into a spiritual house. (1 Pet. 2:4-5) Someone once suggested that rubbing human stones together in order to fit, is not a pleasant exercise. How true! At a recent meeting, the Board of the Holy Way was reminded by a word from the Lord that we had many loose ends to be cleared up. This involved revealing and discussing old items and new ones too. We were receiving deep lessons about repentance, forgiveness, transparency, trust and communication. By faith, we entered into a special time of prayer, pleading the blood of Jesus over all sin and misunderstanding so our foundation would be strong and free from cracks. Well in the midst of this gathering, God proved Himself faithful! He is definitely teaching His people anew, about wisdom from above, compassion, understanding, discretion and patience. Blessed be His Holy Name! The upshot of this matter is, that a promise given to us several times by our precious Lord will now be able to blossom. It is in Isaiah 61 and concerns the year of His favor! This was given to us in a setting of prayer at Bob and Joannie Tribull s home in Baltimore on Jan 3rd, and without a doubt it was a rhema word. Already we are seeing positive results. The Holy Spirit is giving both centers a fresh anointing for ministry, bringing in lost sheep, baptizing new souls in water and with the fire of His love. We also gladly report relational healing of individuals and families, plus renewing believers who needed encouragement. A special ministry to troubled youth at Moravian Falls is taking off, while at Bealeton there is a new focus on evangelism which a team has begun at shopping malls. What an opportunity for ministry! If you are a new or old member walking with us on The Way of Holiness, we covet your prayer. Also we would encourage you to keep in touch with us. Like you, we desire to remain pure, humble and faithful to His call. This ministry belongs to Him! We have expectant hearts that many new things will come forth now, even including this publication. The Lord has been reminding us that many changes will occur, yet as we remain obedient to Him we know these changes will be good. In conclusion then, let s watch and wait together for that fresh manna which is new every morning. We know, that is His love and His mercy. All glory to the Lord. Lolli Hart

2 A MOVE OF GOD In the cover article we communicate about the outpouring of The Holy Spirit in Bealeton at The Annual Meeting. Suffice it to say, the following testimony supports an inspiring example of what the Lord Jesus did for a precious couple from North Carolina, who came to visit as The Holy Way family gathered for Saturday night worship. After the event Helen Harman who was present with her husband Dave, submitted a graphic report about him and the unimaginable suffering they and their daughter Elizabeth have experienced since Dave was stricken with Multiple Sclerosis. This debilitating disease had robbed them of everything it seemed, and Dave just wanted to die, but God had something else in mind. Now from Helen herself: A Miracle At the beginning of the New Year, I phoned my sister Peggy, to see if we could come up to her place in Virginia to discuss estate planning. She mentioned that she and Patrick were planning to be at Bealeton for the weekend. [Actually, they had shared with us about The Holy Way the previous summer and we had met Nazar and Isak at their home over Thanksgiving.] Then she asked me if I thought Dave would be up to coming to Bealeton. I responded with, I think Dave would love that! We were really starving spiritually. Upon arriving on Friday evening for the first time, Dave began to share his deep despair with Patrick and Peggy; also how difficult church services were for him. An immediate and loving response came from Pat, Just come to The Holy Way tomorrow night and sit in the River. I spent Saturday discussing business with my parents while Dave rested. At the evening service, I worried about him taking the steps and the warm temperature of the room. Well, no need to worry. We spent about and hour in worship, entering into God s living presence. At some point, Herry and Mike walked over toward us and asked Dave if they could pray for him. Immediately, I felt almost overcome that God really was aware of our pain. As there was continuous prayer and worship in the room, Mike shared two portions of scripture: Isaiah 33-6: The fear of the Lord is the key to this treasure, and Isaiah 35:3 Strengthen the feeble hands, steady the knees that give way; say to those with fearful hearts, Be strong, do not fear, your God will come. Mike then directed Dave to turn everything over to the Lord and lay it at His feet. As Dave began to pray, you could see his whole countenance change. My entire family saw it too. The anointing was powerful and I knew at that moment, God had reached in and healed my husband s heart, mind and spirit. As Mike and Herry turned to pray for me, the following word came forth. You feel as if your prayers have been going up to heaven and bouncing right back down. Because you have been faithful, God has heard and answered your prayer. As the rest of my family received ministry, everyone was crying except Dave. He was laughing! He expressed to me that when the Lord delivers you from depression,

3 you ve finished crying, instead you are laughing! My husband who had been sent to Military Intelligence School in our early years; who was a business analyst 19 years for IBM, had become helpless due to memory loss, dizzy spells and overall weakness. He even lost the ability to write. Eventually he could no longer work and the multitude of responsibility fell on me. In any case, after the service I had the joy of watching him take the steps to the dining/kitchen area, and he was okay!. Later I joined in on a conversation he was having with Mike. This was the longest he had spoken to anyone in seven years. At this point, Dave informed Mike that he had Multiple Sclerosis. Mike was stunned, having no idea that he was ill. Since God reached into the darkness of Dave s heart and found him, he has suffered very little effects of the MS. What he does experience, he calls reminders because he never will forget where he was before the Lord touched him at The Holy Way meeting. In all of His glory, God has given back the man He gave me 25 years ago. With Elizabeth we now have hope, and we will continue to pray asking God s direction for the next 25 years! Yours in Christ, Helen Harman A SALUTE Going back approximately to the year 1997, we found ourselves in difficult straits when our treasurer, Jim Roosevelt was called to his eternal reward. This vital position seemed like it may be a difficult one to fill, but all the while the Lord had His eye on Robert Tribull. The call became very evident to Bob himself who willingly stepped in becoming the new treasurer of The Holy Way at that time. As of the first of this year 2004, Bob knew that his tenure had been completed. During his term, he performed an admirable job under many challenges especially during the period of our building progress. He is still very highly regarded as an elder on The Holy Way Board who regularly delivers words of wisdom for the benefit of all. So we say hats off to Bob, thanking him for everything and imparting special blessings to him and Joannie as they enjoy their new retirement together! Vic Buzzanca, our webmaster, will be serving as interim treasurer.

4 SENDING OUT A SERVANT Our dear brother and friend, Isak Sujitno, has been called by the Lord back to his homeland of Indonesia. Isak has been a real inspiration to many of us, frequently giving brief spontaneous teachings and ministering words of wisdom. Most of all, we are especially grateful for his anointed music ministry, which will be truly missed along with his sweet loving spirit. In departing, all of us from the Holy Way send him out with God s blessings of expectation, hope and joy for the next venture of life as the Lord s servant. We love you Isak!!!!! IN MEMORIAM On March 18, 2004, William Heflin Dodds died at his home in Haymarket, Virginia. The funeral was held on March 24th at The Gainesville Presbyterian Church, with interment at Culpeper National Cemetery. Bill was a real champion of The Holy Way mission in Indonesia, and served for many years on the Board. Prior to that, he had an illustrious career in the U.S. Army during World War II in New Guinea; later in the Air Force Reserves as Lt. Col. and finally retiring from the CIA in He is survived by his beloved wife, Virginia Cunningham Dodds; a son Robert Peyton Dodds from Haymarket; a son Michael John Dodds and his wife Janet of Leslie, AR. plus seven grandchildren. For those of us who knew him, Bill will be remembered for his eclectic story-telling and his winsome ways. May he have rest eternal in the presence of our Lord, Jesus!

5 READERS WRITE My name is Bill Fizer and my daughter Megan just spent the weekend with you at Bealeton. We expected her to come home refreshed and alive again, but my wife and I never imagined just how much of an impact that weekend would have. Thank you for offering a time of worship where The Holy Spirit is free to move in such a powerful way. Thank you also for accepting Megan with wide open arms. I had been weeping over her for some time because I had slowly seen the fire within start to disappear. I knew what was going on, but felt unable to do anything about it. Even though I knew very little about The Holy Way ministry, something inside was telling me it would be good for her to come. Praise the Lord, it was! My wife and I are now making plans to come for the next weekend with Megan and we are really looking forward to worship the Lord together with you. Thank you, Bill Fizer

6 THE HOLY WAY ANNOUNCEMENTS HOLY CONVOCATION 2004 This year, we believe God is speaking to us through Isaiah 61, The Year of the Lord s Favor. He has had us establishing our foundation in HIM and is leading us to move out into new ways. We need to hear clearly from HIM in order to do only those things he wants us to do. This Holy Convocation will focus on establishing what HIS will is for us and how to go about it. To preach the good news, bind up the broken hearted, release prisoners from darkness, comfort those who mourn, to give them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness, that they may be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD that he may be glorified. NOTE DATE AND TIME CHANGE OF CONVOCATION 2004 Holy Convocation registration will begin on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 at noon. The first session will begin on Wednesday evening. The Convocation will end on Saturday, July 31, 2004 after the evening session. Departure will be after breakfast on August 1, Local motels: Hampton Inn, Warrenton, VA (540) Comfort Inn, Warrenton, VA (540) For information call Herry Stube at (540) or (540) HOLY WAY 2004 REGISTRATION FORM Name: Address Telephone No. Number of Adults Number of Children Teens Cost: Adults $ Per Person Children $75.00 Per Person

7 The cost includes housing and food at Bealeton. The cost for off-site participants (motel/hotel) users is the same, since the fees are for food only. To register a minimum deposit of $ per-person is required. Registration and deposits are due in no later than May 15, The balance is due by June 15, Make checks payable to: The Holy Way, Inc. In the memo area record (Convocation 2004). Please check one. I will be an on-site participant I will be an off-site participant Amount of Deposit Enclosed: $ Mail to: Holy Convocation 2004 C/O The Holy Way Worship Center Morgansburg Road Bealeton, Virginia MONTHLY CONVOCATION. On the third weekend of every month a Holy Convocation is held in Bealeton, VA. The convocation begins Friday before dinner with Shabbat and ends Sunday after lunch. If you wish to come please call Dolly or Herry Stube so that they may plan the weekend. Please call a few days before the weekend to confirm your coming. MORAVIAN FALLS, NC. On the first Saturday of every month, there is a 7:00 p.m. prayer meeting with the Chapmans and others at Moravian Falls, NC. If you wish to attend, please contact Linda or Mike Chapman. Also, a small team occasionally drives from Bealeton, VA to Moravian, Falls NC to attend this prayer meeting. If you are interested in being part of this team, get in touch with Herry or Dolly Stube to make the arrangements. PRAYER MEETING AT BEALETON VIRGINIA. Praise and Worship every Wednesday morning, 10:00 am Also, join 15 0r more saints for Prayer, Praise, and Worship on Thursday evening at 7:30 pm. We Welcome All. *************************************************************

8 WORD FOR THE DAY 1Corinthians 2:6-10 Wisdom from the Spirit: We do, however, speak a message of wisdom among the mature, but, not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age who are coming to nothing. Know, we speak of God s secret wisdom, a wisdom that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began. None of the rulers of this age understood it, for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of Glory. However it is written: No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him. But God has revealed it to us by his Spirit. ************************************************************************ * The Holy Way is small groups of people gathering around Jesus, like His first disciples, to worship Him, listen for His voice, to enjoy His fellowship, to know and walk in His glory and to participate in His Kingdom works. The Holy Way Newsletter will be published and mailed quarterly. The next issue will be mailed July 1, Please forward articles, pictures and testimonies to: Lolli Hart, 112 Smithwood Avenue, Baltimore, Md or Sandy Martin, PO Box 142, Corriganville, Md The Holy Way, Inc. Is an independent, inter-denominational ministry, funded solely through donations. If The Holy Way has been a blessing to you, we hope you will return the blessing through a contribution to the ministry. Give and it will be given to you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For the measure you give will be the measure you get back. RSV Luke 6:38

9 The Holy Way, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation licensed by the state of Virginia. It does not contract with professional solicitors; consequently, one hundred (100) per cent of your contributions comes to the ministry. We welcome contributions from all who have been blessed by our ministry. Contributions: Contributions intended for North Carolina are to be sent to the North Carolina address. All other contributions are to be sent to The Holy Way Center, Bealeton, VA. Kindly designate on the check memo if your gift is intended for Virginia or The Holy Way general fund. The Holy Way Addresses Virginia: The Holy Way Center Morgansburg Road Bealeton, VA HPStube@cs.com North Carolina: The Holy Way 1235 Lowe Creek Rd. Moravian Falls, NC THWMAC@aol.com