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A feeling that seems to be in stark contrast with the music, the festivities, the decorations, and all that goes with the Holidays?

1 Newsletter of Anne Graham Lotz Fall 2012 And I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels around the throne...saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb Revelation 5:11-12 D uring this wonderful Thanksgiving and Christmas season, do you ever get down? Do you ever feel overwhelmed by life? A feeling that seems to be in stark contrast with the music, the festivities, the decorations, and all that goes with the Holidays? I wonder if pressure, stress, job assignments, battles, and the 24/7 service that angels render to their King, ever tempt them to stutter in their praise and worship of Him? Even as I ask that question, I immediately know the answer. No! They are never interrupted in their worship. (Revelation 4:8) And that continuous praise must be intentional, because they do a lot of work. (Psalm 103:20-21) One key to living a life of uninterupted worship is that our focus is not on ourselves or someone else or anything else our focus is on Jesus, and who He is. The Bible clearly states that Jesus Christ is: The Creator who left Heaven s throne to become our Savior. Colossians 1:15-17 The only begotten, virgin-born Son of God that doesn t mean He is God, Jr. It means He is God in the flesh fully God and fully man. Matthew 1:18; John 1:14 The Lamb of God, sacrificed to take away the sin of the world. John 1:29 The Savior who rose from the dead to give us eternal life and open Heaven for us. Luke 24:1-8; John 3:16 As I look back over 2012, this AnGeL wants to be uninterrupted in praise, proclaiming that all the physical and emotional ups and downs the travel that included Canada and California, India and Indiana the writing that included blogs and newsletters and a new devotional book and the rough draft of a new trade book the thousands of s and phone calls the packing and unpacking the illnesses and pressures and stress the demands of family and ministry ALL have been worthwhile because Jesus is worth it! He is worthy of all praise! Tnhhe exaltation of the utter, absolute worthiness of Jesus Christ is one of the most serious casualties of 9/11. In our desire to be united as a nation against the terrorists, we have compromised the name of Jesus. Or at least, we ve compromised our naming of His name. Yet Isaiah 59:19 (NKJV) promises, So shall they fear the name of the LORD from the west, and His glory from the rising of the sun [east]; when the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD will lift up a standard against him. The standard or the banner that is to be lifted up against the enemy is nothing more and nothing less than the name of Jesus. One vital key to victory over the enemy is praise of Jesus! Is it no wonder, then, that the enemy wants to interrupt us and silence His name? For the first time in 13 years, Just Give Me Jesus was made available to those outside of the arena. Friday evening, the Augusta revival was carried live on over 300 radio stations nationwide. And the entire revival was streamed live on the web. Within 24 hours we were joined by people in all 50 states, and in 70 different countries! It is now offered On Demand at so that anyone can share in this life-changing experience until December 31st.

J eesus The Lord of lords who ascended into Heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father with all authority under His feet.

Everlasting Father, Emmanuel The Foundation on which we stand The Glorious One The Hope of the Ages The I Am The Judge The King of kings The Lord of lords The Messiah The Name above all names The

2 J eesus The Lord of lords who ascended into Heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father with all authority under His feet. Ephesians 1:19-23 The King of kings who is coming back to rule and reign on this earth. Acts 1:11; Revelation 1:7, 19:6-8, Christ stands in the unique solitude of Himself. There is no one like Him. I alphabetized a list of His names for easy recall in order to prompt my praise He is the Alpha and the Omega He is the Beginning and the End He is the Christ The Deliverer Defender of the weak The Everlasting Father, Emmanuel The Foundation on which we stand The Glorious One The Hope of the Ages The I Am The Judge The King of kings The Lord of lords The Messiah The Name above all names The Overcomer The Prince of Peace The Question and the Answer The Redeemer The Savior The Truth The Unchanging God The Victorious Warrior The Wisdom of God, Way to God, Word of God XYZ He is exalted to the highest place! The weekend before July 4th, I was privileged to speak twice in a large open-air pavilion that has been used for Bible teaching and preaching for over 100 years. The conference in Ocean Grove, New Jersey, is one that my husband attended with his parents when he was a boy. Make your own list of alphabetized names. Memorize it. Recite it. Say it out loud in your home. Have His name ready on your lips to say to others when the opportunity presents itself. Don t be afraid or ashamed of His name. Don t be silent. Speak up, knowing that God exalted Him to the highest place and has given Him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (Philippians 2:9-11) T his Christmas, for the King s Birthday, exalt and praise the name of Jesus! Join the voices of many angels, numbering thousands upon thousands, and ten thousand times ten thousand. They encircled the throne In a loud voice they sang: Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise! (Revelation 5:11-12) This AnGeL is praying that your life and mine, your deeds and mine, your words and mine, will exalt the name of Jesus! Why? Because He is worth it! Merry Christmas! Vicky Bentley has been our liaison on the ground in Uganda as we have been preparing for Rooted in MORE of Jesus. Using our children s book, Heaven: God s Promise for Me, she gave this young boy, who is confined to his bed, the hope of Heaven, confirming that one day it will be his home. Praise God! This life is not all there is.

3 Bible Study: He Is Worth It! Read Revelation 5 I. BECAUSE HE IS UNEQUALED IN POSITION Revelation 5:1-5 **What do you think the scroll could represent? See Revelation 5:7, 9; 11:15; 12:10-12; 15:7; 21:5. **Name people throughout history, until this present day, who would want to rule the world. **What is the question in Revelation 5:2? What is the difference between wanting something, and being worthy to have it? **Why did John weep what was at stake if no one was found, who was worthy to rule the world from God s perspective? **In all of the universe, in every generation, how many people were found to be worthy to take the scroll? **What is Jesus position? Philippians 2:9-11; Ephesians 1:20-23; Colossians 1:17-20; Hebrews 1:3 **What else is Jesus able to do, according to: 2 Timothy 1:12; Ephesians 3:20; 2 Corinthians 9:8; Hebrews 2:18; Jude 24; Philippians 3:21. **Name some of the rulers that people today submit their lives to. **Evaluate what preoccupies your thoughts, what you spend the most time doing, where you spend the most money, in order to determine who or what holds the position of ruler-ship in your life. Name it. I am burdened for the next generation and the one that comes after that! Not only are our children and grandchildren going to be strapped with a huge financial debt, but they seem to be headed for spiritual poverty as well. So I was thrilled to watch and listen as my daughter, Rachel-Ruth, demonstrated to 3000 women in Albuquerque, New Mexico, how they could get children into the Word of God for themselves. **If Jesus is able to rule the world and fulfill God s big plan for the human race, why would you doubt He is able to rule the details of your life so that your life works? II. BECAUSE HE IS UNDISPUTED IN POWER Revelation 5:6-10 **Who is the Lamb? Isaiah 53:1-12; John 1:29 **Why did He look as though He had been slain? John 20:24-29 **What objections were raised to His taking the scroll? Revelation 5:6-7 **In all of the Universe, why did no one object to Jesus taking the scroll, claiming His right to rule the world? Give phrases from Revelation 4:11 and 5:9. **Describe the difference between the scene in Revelation 5, and the scene in John 19:1-11. **In what way did Jesus have the last word? Mark 16:6; Acts 4:8-10, 12; 2 Timothy 2:8-10, Revelation 1:4-8 **If no one in the Universe disputes the authority of Jesus, why would you and I resist it? III. BECAUSE HE IS UNRIVALED IN PRAISE Revelation 5:11-14 **What is one purpose of our existence, according to Ephesians 1:4-6? **Comparing Revelation 4:6-11 with 5:8-13, what lesson do you learn? **Who is praising God because you are? **Why are we to praise the Lord? Give some of the reasons from each of the following verses: Genesis 29:35; 2 Samuel 22:47-51; Ezra 3:11; Nehemiah 9:1-5; Job 1:6-22; Psalm 7:17; 96:2; 139:14; Psalm 142:7; Isaiah 25:1; Daniel 4:37; Joel 2:26; Luke 1:68; Romans 15:7-13; 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, 12-13; Hebrews 13:15-16; Psalm 113. **What is one of the personal benefits of praise to the Lord? Isaiah 61:1-3 **What or who has interrupted your praise? This Christmas, if your praise has been interrupted for any reason, would you restart it? Praise God for giving us Jesus. Why? Because He is unequaled in His position, undisputed in His power, and unrivaled in His praise. He is worth your praise 24/7!

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4 FIXING MY EYES ON JESUS Item Qty Price Total In Anne s newest resource you will read a Scripture and inspirational devotion for each day of the year that will encourage, uplift, renew, and challenge you on your spiritual walk with Jesus. Now taking pre-orders for December release. Hardback Devotional Book 336 $ Hardback Devotional Book + Tote Bag Combo 336TB $ Hardback Devotional Book + Bible Cover Combo 336BC $ HEAVEN: God s Promise for Me Written for children 4 to 8 years old, Anne s inspirational words tell of the joys and comforts of Heaven. The rhyming text and whimsical images help children understand that Heaven is real and Jesus is preparing it especially for them. Children s Hardback Book 331 $ Week Children s DVD Curriculum 332 $ EXPECTING TO SEE JESUS: A Wake-Up Call for God s People Based on Matthew 24 and Isaiah 1-6, in this expanded edition of I Saw The LORD, Anne describes the signs that indicate this is the last generation and explains how you can experience an authentic, richer relationship with God in the midst of it. Bible Study Leader Kit (9-week DVD study) 328 $ Participant s Guide 329 $ 9.00 Paperback Book 330 $ THE MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION: Embracing the God-Filled Life Learn how Abraham s magnificent obsession of knowing God as His friend can transform an ordinary life and lead to experiencing the fullness of God s blessing. Bible Study Leader Kit (7-week DVD study) 320 $ Participant s Guide 321 $ 9.00 Hardback Book 315 $ Paperback Book 322 $ Book on CD 317 $ Audio Teaching Messages (6 CDs) 262 $ Embracing God Journal 324 $ DAILY LIGHT An elegant, leather-bound gift-boxed volume of morning and evening Bible readings for every day of the year, with an exclusive section of readings for special moments. Black 047 $ Tan 063 $ Burgundy 064 $ Daily Light Journal Black 113 $ Daily Light Journal Burgundy 115 $ INTO THE WORD Anne s 52-week Bible Study devotional that will draw you closer to God, strengthening your faith as you read, study and reflect upon His Word. Paperback Book 318 $ WHY? Trusting God When You Don t Understand Anne shares her heart and God s teachings on the universal problem of suffering, using the familiar story of Lazarus in John 11. Paperback Book 267 $ 8.00 Book on CD (3 CDs) 241 $ HEAVEN: My Father s House Knowing where you will spend eternity takes away the uncertainty of getting there. Paperback Book 266 $ 8.00 Spanish Edition Hardback Book 225 $ 10.00

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5 THE TIME IS NOW - Anne s message from Joel 1 pinpoints the importance of knowing what time it is in human history, so that we can live accordingly. Item Qty Price Total CD audio message 333CD $ 6.00 DVD message 333DVD $ A WAKE-UP CALL For God s People - Originally offered by simulcast on 9/11/11, Anne and Joel Rosenberg sound the alarm for the Church in a two-session message. CD audio messages 325CD $ DVD messages 325DVD $ NEW EDITIONS - A re-release of Anne s first four books, in paperback, each including an in-depth chapter-by-chapter devotional guide for individual or group study. Method of Payment (No Foreign Currency) Order Amount US Mail Shipping and Handling Merchandise Total Visa American Express Up to $ 5.00 $ 2.00 Shipping and Handling Discover Mastercard Over $ 5.00 $ 6.00 Subtotal Account Number Expiration Date Security Code* Over $ $ 9.00 NC Residents Only - add Over $ $ % tax to Subtotal Over $ $15.00 $5.00 per additional Over $ $18.00 address Signature Over $ Call our office International add $15.00 * Last three or four digits from back of card (front of card if AMEX); per address for exact UPS or USPS shipping charges, order at Contribution to Ministry BILL-TO*: Organization Name Address City Thank you for your order! Other Resources Just Give Me Jesus (Survey of John) 183R $ Pursuing MORE of Jesus (John 10-17) 313 $ The Vision of His Glory (Revelation 1-22) 038R $ God s Story (Genesis 1-11) 107R $ All Four New Editions 314 $ Original Just Give Me Jesus Hardback (not pictured) Includes devotional CD with Anne and Fernando Ortega 122 $ THE JOY OF MY HEART: Meditating Daily on God s Word - A daily devotional with concise, thought-provoking excerpts from Anne s first six books. 233 $ More Video Bible Studies PURSUING MORE OF JESUS Leader Kit - A six-session DVD Bible study from the latter chapters of 310 $ John s Gospel including four video seminars + two video workshops, plus a workbook with Leader s Guide. Participant s Guide 311 $ THE VISION OF HIS GLORY Leader Kit - A seven-session DVD Bible study on the Book of Revelation 100 $ including a video how to read workshop + six video messages, plus a workbook with Leader s Guide. Participant s Guide 106 $ GOD S STORY Leader Kit - A five-session DVD Bible study on Genesis 1-11 including a video how to 140 $ read workshop + four video messages, plus a workbook with Leader s Guide. Participant s Guide 141 $ SHIP TO: (If different from Bill-To address) Organization Name Address State Zip State Zip Telephone ( ) (H) Telephone ( ) City ( ) (W) Please send me a newsletter via: or postal mail Address Please sign me up for Anne s free daily devotional: yes no * Note - Name and Bill-To address MUST match the name and address registered to the credit card you are using for payment. For a complete list of resources, including Spanish titles, please call us Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST, or visit our website. Most orders ship within one week of receipt. Prices effective through 2/28/13. AnGeL Ministries / 5115 Hollyridge Drive, Raleigh, NC / (919) / Fax (919) / facebook.com/annegrahamlotz N1204 Total

April 5-6, 2013 Indianapolis, Indiana Indiana Convention Center In this life-changing gathering of love and praise, you will be stirred in worship by Fernando Ortega, inspired in

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6 April 5-6, 2013 Indianapolis, Indiana Indiana Convention Center In this life-changing gathering of love and praise, you will be stirred in worship by Fernando Ortega, inspired in prayer by Sheila Bailey and Babbie Mason, and challenged as Anne leads you into the pages of God s Word through proclamation and inductive study. Just Give Me Jesus is offered free of charge, so invite a friend to come with you. And pray! Pray that the sparks of faith ignited in the Indiana Convention Center will be fanned into the flames of authentic revival fire that will sweep through our families and churches, impacting the city, state and nation for God s glory! For more information, please visit com or call (317) or jgmjesusindy@gmail.com. Watch Just Give Me Jesus on Demand Be sure to visit to watch on-demand playback videos of the September Just Give Me Jesus revival in Augusta, GA now through December 31, IN HIS LAND HOLY LAND TOUR APRIL 21 - MAY 1, 2013 If you need fresh wind in your prayers...fresh fire to your faith...fresh understanding of your Bible...a fresh vision of Jesus...then join Anne on the journey of a lifetime to Israel. The tour of historic Biblical sites, the focused worship, along with the Bible teaching and fellowship, will be used of God to give each traveler a fresh encounter with Jesus. For more information: Visit: Call: Fixing My Eyes on Jesus Getting up early in the morning to fix my eyes on Jesus through prayer and reading His Word is like setting my spiritual compass. Because no matter what faces me during the day, or how lost and confused I can become, or how many decisions and choices I m confronted with, my heart and my thoughts always turn toward Him. And He invariably leads me on the right path. My prayer is that the devotions in this small volume will help you fix your eyes on Jesus every day, so that you, too, can set your spiritual compass. Fixing My Eyes on Jesus is now available for pre-ordering for an expected December release. $12 For just $5 more, add a Just Give Me Jesus tote or Bible cover with your Fixing My Eyes on Jesus devotional book to help you stay organized for Bible study, Sunday school, Vacation Bible school, etc. + + Devotional & Tote Combo $17 Devotional & Bible Cover Combo $17 See the attached Resource listing for other gift ideas! Visit for holiday hours and shipping dates.

The James Brown arena was transformed into a Most Holy Place as God poured out His blessing on Just Give Me Jesus/Augusta, September 21-22.

7 The James Brown arena was transformed into a Most Holy Place as God poured out His blessing on Just Give Me Jesus/Augusta, September Thousands of women, with hundreds of men and children, experienced personal revival as they had a fresh encounter with Jesus through prayer, praise, and the proclamation of His Word. To God be the glory! DECEMBER Itinerary 15 NEW YORK, New York - Prayer Breakfast for United Nations General-Secretary FEBRUARY 8-9 NORTH CAROLINA, Hickory - Woman to Woman Conference joanbranham@hickoryfurniture.com MARCH 7-8 WASHINGTON, Seattle - Church Awakening Pastors Conference info@churchawakening.com APRIL 5-6 INDIANA, Indianapolis - Just Give Me Jesus; JGMJesusIndy@gmail.com ISRAEL, Jerusalem - Holy Land Tour May

Praise and Prayer PRAISE **For the joy of sharing the platform with my daughter in Albuquerque, NM, on August 3rd and 4th, as we challenged women to be intentional about passing on the truth to the

8 Praise and Prayer PRAISE **For the joy of sharing the platform with my daughter in Albuquerque, NM, on August 3rd and 4th, as we challenged women to be intentional about passing on the truth to the next generation. **For Just Give Me Jesus/Augusta, GA, September 21-22, that was perhaps the most powerful revival yet! **For the successful simulcast of Just Give Me Jesus that was seen within 24 hours in all 50 states and in 70 different countries, and is even now being viewed on demand on **For Rooted in MORE of Jesus/Uganda, October 12-23, please see our praise report at **For the completion and release of Fixing My Eyes on Jesus, my new 366-day devotional book. PRAYER **For the completion of the editing of my new trade book, Wounded by God s People, enabling it to be released in the Fall of **For the Woman to Woman Conference in Hickory, NC on February 8-9 to revive the hearts of God s people, drawing those present into His Word, and challenging them to pass it to the next generation. **For the Church Awakening Pastors Conference in Seattle, WA on March 7-8 to receive an outpouring of God s Spirit so that each one present is refreshed and revived spiritually. **For the ongoing preparation for Just Give Me Jesus/ Indianapolis to be Spirit-led, so that thousands of women catch the vision for revival. **For Just Give Me Jesus/Indianapolis on April 5-6 to be fully attended and fully empowered so that lives are changed and hearts are revived. As Sheila Bailey directed from the podium and Babbie Mason led from the piano, thousands of women cried out to God on behalf of their children, their churches, and our country during the Saturday morning session at Just Give Me Jesus/Augusta.

A s we draw nearer to the end of human history,

A s we draw nearer to the end of human history, Newsletter of Anne Graham Lotz I saw a mighty angel proclaiming in a loud voice,... Worthy is the Lamb who was slain... -- Revelation 5:2, 12 Spring 2013 T he angel was loudly proclaiming that Jesus Christ