CONVENTION THEME: 

THE INCORRUPTICBLE SEED

 

This Convention is about Creating A New Beginning by the Power of the Incorruptible Seed.  The Fact is this - that beyond every failure there is success, beyond an end is another beginning and beyond disappointment is an appointment. By the Power of the Incorruptible Seed, there is no one who has fallen even once whether spiritual or physically that would remain fallen.
 

This Convention would re-establish the old simple but explosively powerful foundational truth:  That we (God's Children) have been born-again by the way of His incorruptible seed, which Peter describes as "the Word of God, which live and abides forever!"  (1 Peter 1:23) 

 

Though a commonly known truth by many professing believers, the often forgotten truth is the impact of the nature which dictates that we now live an overcoming life.  This life has been impregnated by the incorruptible seed, enabling us to be who the Father has intended us to be by virtue of His identity and DNA within us. 

 

This Eternal Seed which resides within us is in fact Agape Incarnate and Shalom Incarnate.  Our part, missed by many, is the single responsibility of nourishing it.  The Eternal Seed determines the time of the harvest.  Our responsibility is to water, nourish, care for, and protect the Eternal Seed so that it brings forth thirty, sixty, one-hundred fold. 

 

The Eternal Seed is what comes to maturity and is responsible for our spiritual progress, not our own human effort - for, "Greater is He who is in us, than he that is in the world!" (1 John 4:4)

 

Your covenant with life will thereby be reinforced and strengthened; Your agreement with the realm of the living will stand.  I establish your name in the list of those that will live being lifted from this realm of Glory you now occupy to the next realm of Glory that will astound you this year. This 2013 would be your landmark Year because of this Convention in Jesus name. Amen

 

All our Speakers and Bible Study developers have centered all their teachings on this theme - THE INCORRUPTICBLE SEED.

 

Yours in His Righteousness,

Joe Omeokwe

The Venerable M. Joe Omeokwe, Ph.D.

Vineyard International Christian Ministries, Inc. USA

1140 Teller Avenue
Bronx, NY 10456, USA.

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WHAT IT MEANS TO BE AN APOSTOLIC FATHER.
Positive criticism
An Apostolic Father anchors his words on positive criticism. He draws attention to good or positive aspects of the Church of God at large or of the local assembly of the believers in Christ Jesus which is being ignored, disregarded or overlooked especially of the Suffering Church - those upholding the testimony of Jesus Christ. People may be able to see only the negative side of something, so that it becomes necessary for an Apostolic Father to highlight always the positive side even when rebuking. Please study all the letters of Paul and the other New Testament Apostolic Fathers including John in the Revelation. A positive criticism even though may also be a type of self-justification or self-defense but it must not be the case of these Apostolic Fathers.

The term "positive criticism" is also used in the sense that the criticism is "well-meant" or "well-intentioned" ("I mean it in a positive way") - here, it is emphasized the criticism is intended by an Apostolic Father to serve a purpose which is constructive, or which the targeted person or persons or group would not reject off-hand or shut down communication. But rather, It opens the doors for communication and correction.

For an Apostolic Father, the basic aim of a positive criticism is usually to provide a better orientation, or frame of reference, for behavior. The basic thrust of his criticism is to provide an idea which people can act on to improve their situation, mature their faith and strengthen their character. At the very least, the Apostolic Father by his teachings and instructions, offers his hearers more choices for behavior that conforms to the Word of God, and therefore potentially enlarges behavioral freedom - that freedom that shuns legalism and bondage.

Negative criticism
For an Apostolic Father, Negative criticism means voicing an objection to something, only with the purpose of showing that it is wrong, false, mistaken, nonsensical, objectionable, or disreputable without offering a biblically sound alternatives. This is an easy route for anyone to take but not the Apostolic Father. Generally, it is very easy to show disapproval of something, or disagreement with something. For those in Christ Jesus, we must be aware that negative criticism is often interpreted as an attack against a person. That may not have been the intention, but it can be interpreted that way.

Negative criticism can have the effect that the people criticized feel attacked or insulted by it, so that they either do not take it seriously, or they react badly to it. Much often much damage rather than any good is done in the Body of Christ (His Church) depending on how much negative criticism there is, and how much criticism is transmitted at once. People can handle some negative criticism, but they may not be able to handle a whole lot of negative criticism, at least not all at once which is the hallmark of the many so-called modern or present truth 'Apostles.'

The downside of negative criticism is, often, that it tells people what they cannot or should not do or believe, rather than telling them what they can or should do (what possibilities or options there are). So it may be disabling, rather than enabling. People might reply to a negative criticism that "this is all very well, but I cannot do anything with it", or they might say "now what?!". Yet, negative criticism may be very necessary at times if done in and with the LOVE of Christ Jesus, to prevent a course of action which would be harmful to the people concerned. The truth is that we must not be afraid to state a negative criticism wrapped with genuine humility and grace if it might help to make an existing problem (that humanly speaking we can control or personally influence) not to get so much worse. But, for an Apostolic Father, why be so negative in your criticism over something or someone when humanly speaking you cannot control or personally influence that person or that situation. An Apostolic Father is a praying father who understands that the weapon of our warfare is carnal and we do not wrestle with flesh and blood. The Apostolic Father seeks the Lord and waits on Him to intervene and do all that makes Him God over all situations. But this is very hard for many Christians especially the self-styled 'Apostles.'

For an Apostolic Father, the upside of negative criticism is that it can explain what the limitations of an idea, an action or a situation are, for the sake of being realistic. Sometimes it is necessary to say "no" to something (and explain why "no" is "no"). Such negative criticism is not offensive but refreshing. This is what makes it apostolic and divine - for woe unto him or her through whom offense comes or who brings about offenses.

In the modern Church, some folks have made it their ministry (in pretense to be like the Old-Testament prophets) to be fully engrossed in negative criticisms whether through publications or mass media including the cyber space or in their preaching (teachings). But the truth is that they can be easily exploited or manipulated by Satan, vicious wicked people or through demonic activities while they think or believe they are doing God's work and ministry. They just beret the members of the Body of Christ and major in the minors of the Christian Faith. Nevertheless, we must not write off negative critics for all the attention they could being to correcting anomalies in the Body of Christ. I am aware that also in the modern Church, negative criticism has acquired the stigma of "being negative", and so many people now do choose to express their negative criticism simply by not saying anything at all, not paying attention to something crucial to biblical truth or someone who carries an influence in the Church, or by being actively absent.

Constructive criticism
Yet for an Apostolic Father, Constructive criticism aims to show that the intent or purpose of something is better served by an alternative approach. In this case, making the criticism is not necessarily deemed wrong, and its purpose is respected; rather, it is claimed that the same goal could be better achieved via a different route. It is imperative for all Apostolic Fathers to know that Constructive criticisms are often suggestions for improvement – how things could be done better or more acceptably. They draw attention to how an identified problem could be solved, or how it could be solved better.

Both negative and constructive criticism have their appropriate uses, but often it is considered a requirement of criticism that they are combined. Thus, it is oft en considered that those who find fault with something should also offer an option for putting it right. More generally, any rule for behavior of any kind usually implies both "do's" and "don'ts". Doing something usually also implies not doing something else, and, not doing something, often implies doing something else. To be truly apostolic, there is therefore a conscious choice "to do this, or do that", but not both at the same time.

So, to orient behavior, people need to know both what is "ruled in" and what is "ruled out". If the criticism concerns only one aspect, but not the other, it may supply only incomplete information, which is not really adequate to orient behavior or guide action. One of the most elementary reasons why a rule is ignored, flouted or subverted is, because either the positive or the negative aspect of what it means is unspecified. This is the major problem with many of the so-called modern present sages that qualify themselves as 'Apostles.'

Destructive criticism
Now, let's face the biggest satanic weapon raving the Church of Christ on earth - Destructive criticism. It is designed or aims to destroy the target of criticism, by making the destructive criticism (e.g. "you should shut up and follow this teaching or this idea or this program"). The aim here is to show that the point of view of someone else has no validity at all, or lacks any merit. Such is only has a monologue and no room for a dialogue. What a pity and a danger.

In some contexts, destructive criticism is regarded as an undesirable nuisance, a threat, or as completely unjustifiable, especially if it involves personal attacks on people. Destructive criticism is often criticized because it has a destructive effect, instead of a positive effect (this may also just be an accusation or allegation, if there is no proof that the effect actually is destructive).

Please note that the context of the Church is not a political or military context where destructive criticisms may be essential to save resources, or to save lives among one's own group. An idea in itself is not dangerous, but an idea proposed in a particular context can be very dangerous, so that people feel that it should be disarmed by mercilessly criticizing it. The ultimate destructive criticism occurs when people and property are physically destroyed simply for not towing along a counter view, opinion or understanding of their perspectives to a truth or a program.

The term "destructive criticism" is also used to mean that the level, scope or intensity of criticism is such, that it becomes mainly destructive. In this context, people believe that the criticism is so great, or there is so much criticism, that it only destroys things. For example, a debate or controversy can get out of control, so that everybody is at war with everybody else, and everybody is opposed to everybody else. In that case, it may well be that the criticism is being overdone ("overkill"). What started out as a structured dialogue to identify conflicting aspects of a situation, ends up as a chaos in which nobody can agree with anyone else anymore.

I remain in prayers for God's mercies on us all that He has called especially those who teach His Word, lead His people and influence souls bound for Heaven. Amen.

In His Righteousness Alone,

Joe ++

 Identity Theft - Electronic Pick Pocketing

 

This calls for the wisdom of God and creativity on your part.  Many of us today carry little cash and rely upon the convenience of  a debit or credit card. The credit card industry is always improving on this technology to make usage as easy as possible. The "smart card" is an example of this. "Smart cards," known in the trade as "RFID" or Radio Frequency Identification cards, are embedded with a small chip which emits a radio frequency. When making a purchase the user does not have to swipe the card or enter a "PIN" they only need to hold the card in proximity of the cashier's card reader.

 

Not to be left behind, the Identity Thief has also improved on their technology and has the ability to "Electronically" pick pocket the "RFID" signal and duplicate your card. So please take a few moments to check your cards and verify if they are equipped with "RFID". Smart cards may be branded as "PayPass, blink, expresspay, and will have a symbol such as this  somewhere on the card.

 

Analysts state, card skimming devices generally work when a victim only carries a single smart card.  When carrying multiple "smart cards," the transmission creates a jumbled, unintelligible data stream.

 

If you are carrying a card equipped with "RFID" consider purchasing a protective sleeve to store your card, these sleeves reduce the ability of an identity thief to read the "RFID" signal. A simple internet search for "RFID protection" will provide you with multiple options for protecting yourself. I believe God Almighty will help us all.

 

Sincerely,

 

Prof. M. Joe Omeokwe

New York City, USA.

OUR MOSLEM PEACE-LOVING NEIGHBORS VERSUS ISLAMIC FANATICS - ADAPTED FROM AN E-MAIL ENCYCLICAL:

Very few people were true Nazis before Second World War but many enjoyed the return of German pride, and many more were too busy to care. Many just thought the Nazis were a bunch of fools. So, the majority just sat back and let it all happen. Then, before long they owned everyone, and the nation had lost control, and the end of the world had come.

We are told again and again by 'experts' and 'talking heads' that Islam is the religion of peace and that the vast majority of Muslims just want to live in peace. Although this unqualified assertion may be true, it is entirely irrelevant. It is meaningless fluff, meant to make us feel better, and meant to somehow diminish the specter of fanatics rampaging across the globe in the name of Islam.

The fact is that the fanatics rule Islam at this moment in history. It is the fanatics who march. It is the fanatics who wage any one of 50 shooting wars worldwide. It is the fanatics who systematically slaughter Christian or tribal groups throughout Africa and are gradually taking over the entire continent in an Islamic wave. It is the fanatics who bomb, behead, murder, or honor-kill. It is the fanatics who take over mosque after mosque. It is the fanatics who zealously spread the stoning and hanging of rape victims and homosexuals. It is the fanatics who teach their young to kill and to become suicide bombers.

The hard, quantifiable fact is that the peaceful majority, the 'silent majority,' is cowed and extraneous. Communist Russia was comprised of Russians who just wanted to live in peace, yet the Russian Communists were responsible for the murder of about 20 million people. The peaceful majority were irrelevant. China's huge population was peaceful as well, but Chinese Communists managed to kill a staggering 70 million people..

The average Japanese individual prior to World War II was not a warmongering sadist. Yet, Japan murdered and slaughtered its way across South East Asia in an orgy of killing that included the systematic murder of 12 million Chinese civilians; most killed by sword, shovel, and bayonet. And who can forget Rwanda, which collapsed into butchery. Could it not be said that the majority of Rwandans were 'peace loving'?

History lessons are often incredibly simple and blunt, yet for all our powers of reason, we often miss the most basic and uncomplicated of points: peace-loving Muslims have been made irrelevant by their silence. Peace-loving Muslims will become our enemy if they don't speak up, because like my friend from Germany, they will awaken one day and find that the fanatics own them, and the end of their world will have begun.

Peace-loving Germans, Japanese, Chinese, Russians, Rwandans, Serbs, Afghans, Iraqis, Palestinians, Somalis, Nigerians, Algerians, and many others have died because the peaceful majority did not speak up until it was too late.

Now Islamic prayers have been introduced into Toronto and other public schools in Ontario, and, yes, in Ottawa too while the Lord's Prayer was removed (due to being so offensive?) The Islamic way may be peaceful for the time being in our country until the fanatics move in.

In Australia, and indeed in many countries around the world, many of the most commonly consumed food items have the halal emblem on them. Just look at the back of some of the most popular chocolate bars, and at other food items in your local supermarket. Food on aircraft have the halal emblem (see the attachment), just to appease the privileged minority who are now rapidly expanding within the nation’s shores.

In the UK, the Muslim communities refuse to integrate and there are now dozens of “no-go” zones within major cities across the country that the police force dare not intrude upon. Sharia law prevails there, because the Muslim community in those areas refuse to acknowledge British law.

As for us who watch it all unfold, we must pay attention to the only group that counts -- the fanatics who threaten our way of life.

Lastly, anyone who doubts that the issue is serious and just deletes this piece without sending it on, is contributing to the passiveness that allows the problems to expand. So, extend yourself a bit and send this on and on and on! Let us hope that thousands, world-wide, read this and think about it, and send it on - before it's too late.

And we are silent..

KINGDOM PRAYER FOR THE SEASON:
1. The LORD bless You abundantly with His Truth in ways innumerable and in every ramification of the word 'Truth' - not just to preach it as many do but to humbly live it out as evidenced by the number of men and women who came to Christ Jesus or are strengthened in 'His Truth' through You.

2. The LORD, The Almighty God that made the heaven and the earth give you the wisdom to live above self-deceit that is rooted in conceitedness and in the assumption that you alone possess this 'Truth.'  For this is the foundation of all cults and falsehood.

3. You will NEVER lack the proper testimony of Christ Jesus - that lines up with the Will of our God.  His will has to be done on earth as in Heaven.  For, indeed, the will of God is for the Kingdom of God to come down to earth or to rule this earth.  Enforcing the Will of God on earth attracts all the opposition of Satan and people.  But if God be for You, who can be against You. I declare in Jesus name that you are among them of Rev. 12:11 that overcame bearing the testimony of Christ Jesus, Amen. 

 

4. The LORD favor you in ways that will astound even the power of Rev. 12:17 dragon in his wroth and war against the 'remnants of the seed' of the woman and make you inexplicably wealthy spiritually as you hold on to the testimony of Jesus Christ.

5. The Lord send His Angels even the Angels that serves in the open temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in Heaven to undergird you in all God's ways as serve Christ here on earth.  Thus, making your journey through life a success and a glory to Christ Jesus.

6. Our Faithful God show you Love and Mercy (in line with Rev. 19:10) to be counted among them that have the testimony of Jesus - delivering You from the false worship (reverence) of men, angels, nationhood (race or color) and all earthly dignitaries (with all their titles and accolades) -  to worship sincerely the Living God and His Christ who is the Spirit of Prophecy (The Spirit of Truth) - for then His Goodness will never depart from you.

7. The Testimony of Jesus has no other evidence but the influence your life had on other lives making them to embrace the Kingdom of God on earth.  As such, People you know and even those you don't even know will bless God because you are passing and do pass through this earth; for our God, even Him whose name is El-Elyon has crowned you with His fulness. Amen.

For all these I decree to come pass and so do declare in the Name that is above every other name on Earth and under Heaven given us for our Salvation even Jesus, The Christ of God. Amen.www.facebook/joeomeokwe

Let it go…

There are people who can walk away from you.
And hear me when I tell you this! When people can walk
away from you:  let them walk.
I don't want you to try to talk another person into
staying with you, loving you, calling you, caring about you, coming to
see you, staying attached to you. I mean hang up the phone.
When people can walk away from you let them walk.
Your destiny is never tied to anybody that left.
The bible said that, they came out from us
that it might be made manifest that they were not for
us.

“For had they been of us, no doubt they would have
continued with us” [1 John 2:19]
People leave you because they are not joined to you.
And if they are not joined to you, you can't make them stay.
Let them go.
And it doesn't mean that they are a bad person it just
means that their part in the story is over. And you've got
to know when people's part in your story is over so that you don't keep
trying to raise the dead.
You've got to know when it's dead.
You've got to know when it's over. Let me tell you
something. I've got the gift of good-bye. It's the tenth spiritual gift, I
believe in good-bye. It's not that I'm hateful, it's that I'm
faithful, and I know whatever God means for me to have He'll give it to me.
And if it takes too much sweat I don't need it. Stop begging people to stay.
Let them go!!
If you are holding on to something that doesn't belong
to you and was never intended for your life, then you need to......
LET IT GO!!!
If you are holding on to past hurts and pains ......
LET IT GO!!!
If someone can't treat you right, love you back, and
see your worth.....
LET IT GO!!!
If someone has angered you ........
LET IT GO!!!
If you are holding on to some thoughts of evil and revenge......
LET IT GO!!!
If you are involved in a wrong relationship or addiction......
LET IT GO!!!
If you are holding on to a job that no longer meets your needs or talents .....
LET IT GO!!!
If you have a bad attitude.......
LET IT GO!!!
If you keep judging others to make yourself feel better......
LET IT GO!!!
If you're stuck in the past and God is trying to take
you to a new level in Him......
LET IT GO!!!
If you are struggling with the healing of a broken
relationship.......
LET IT GO!!!
If you keep trying to help someone who won't even try
to help themselves......
LET IT GO!!!
If you're feeling depressed and stressed .
LET IT GO!!!
If there is a particular situation that you are so
used to handling yourself
and God is saying "take your hands off of it,"
then you need to......
LET IT GO!!!
Let the past be the past. Forget the former things.
GOD is doing a new thing for us in 2013 !!!
LET IT GO!!!
Get Right, or Get Left
.. think about it, and then ....
LET IT GO!!!
"The Battle is the Lord's!"

Beloved,

Prepare to regroup for the last SIX Months of 2012.

Do note that All our ACTIVITIES already fathomed what Our God will do during our 2012 Apostolic CONVENTION & Gathering of Restored Broken Vessels between Sunday August 5, 2012 to Sunday August 12, 2012.
The following are included in what God will do for Our Church & for You the last SIX Months of 2012:

1. 5-star quality of life - full of the Presence & Leading of God Almighty Himself as His Ambassador. (2 Cor. 5:17)

2. 5-star quality Harvest - reaping in (3x) Fold that meets the need (not merely the wants) of Your Spirit, Soul & Body. (2 Cor. 5:17)

3. 5-star quality Prayer life-Style and Worship that breaks out in (6x) folds overcoming all Fear, Stagnation, Lack, Shame, Mockery and Sheer Evil People.

4. NOTE: The last SIX Months of 2012 goodie bag contain: Blood of Jesus Safety Cover, an Holy Ghost traditional Righteousness Garment, God's Book (The Bible) coming alive with His Powerful Promises (All of which money cannot ever buy.)

SPIRITUAL OPTIONS*

1. The Wednesday Meetings - 7 PM.

2. The Friday Meetings - 7 PM.

3. The Sunday Morning Warfare Hour 9:30 AM.

During the last SIX Months of 2012 - Just know that the Throne Room of God Above is already open and never fully-booked. But it has different star-levels according to Your desire and the price is according as You can afford with Your Time, Talent & Treasure.

In His Righteousness,

M. Joe Omeokwe, Ph.D.
Senior Pastor
The Harvest Center
Vineyard Int'l Christian Ministries
1140 Teller Avenue
Bronx, NY 10456, USA.
(718) 538-9211 (Office)
(718) 542-7417 (Fax & 24 Hr. Hot-line)