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Update from the Jason Ministry

Posted on October 31, 2014 at 11:45 AM

Jason Ministries Update

(Oceania, Africa, Asia, Middle East)

October 2014

1) American Samoa 15

2) Australia 04

3) Congo 07

4) Fiji 08

5) Ghana 02

6) Iran 03

7) Kenya 06

New Caledonia 01

9) New Zealand 1 17

10) Nigeria 02

11) Papua New Guinea 20

12) Philippines 39

13) Republic of the Congo 08

14) Samoa 15

15) Singapore 12

16) Sri Lanka 08

17) South Africa 09

18) Sudan 04

19) Thailand 21

20) Uganda 01

Totals 202

This represents an increase of 14 since August 2014 of Online Group members.

Sadly we lost 2 online members both from New Zealand. We will pray that they return and try again to overcome SSA.

There has been gains in most existing countries, although most African countries remain steady with the exception of South Africa who increased by 2 member.

Thailand and the Philippines represented the most gains of 4 each since August 2014.

Our new country Sudan, has increased now to 4 members.

The online anonymity seems to be helping members by holding firm to their confidences and yet at the same time, opening them up to much needed sharing with others who are experiencing the same or similar concerns in the lives as far as SSA goes. I am likewise seeing a deepening of Christian understandings by a number within the Group. This is a very difficult thing to achieve given the backgrounds that some have come from given the countries that they live in and the pressures that they live under such as Islamic and other beliefs that have ruled their lives. It is a blessings to see these men opening their hearts to receive the Gospel and indeed starting to talk freely about almighty God.

The Lord is continuing to do a mighty work of grace in the above mentioned countries. Oftentimes I have no knowledge as to how these dear souls happen to come across JASON, but I am pleased they do. There is so much hurt, suffering and pain being experienced by these members that they are crying for help and turning to Jesus Christ to turn them from SSA to that which is beautiful in His sight.

God bless.

+ Bishop Paul

News from Doug in Uganda

Posted on June 8, 2014 at 9:35 AM

Guys,

I just talked to Doug (Dr. Douglas McIntyre, co-founder & director of Homosexuals Anonymous) and a local pastor in Uganda on Skype. Doug is doing great and working on some projects there, among others teaching & training pastors and talking the Ugandan government into accepting and working with the 14-step program of H.A. instead of just throwing people with ssa into jail (up to 14 years - and then they are expected to come out straight!) or even executing them.

Please pray for him. Doug wants to send some more information as soon as he can.

Thanks.

Rob

Our goal is not heterosexuality. Our goal is holiness!

Homosexuals Anonymous - probably the oldest and longest-running organization in the world helping individuals with unwanted same-sex attraction (SSA) leave homosexuality! Founded in 1976, first meeting in 1977 (late in the year)!!

"Homosexuality is a misguided search for love and affirmation in sexual behavior that is contrary to nature." - Frank Worthen, Father of the Ex-Gay Movement in the USA

Or goal is not to turn "homos" into "heteros". We help people who - for whatever reason - do not want to act out on their same-sex attractions. We do this through pastoral care, Christian counseling, individual talks or group meetings. Who are we to tell them that their goals are not to be pursued?

Nevertheless it is striking that meanwhile professionals as well as gay activists are talking of a "fluidity" of human sexuality. This means in other words that nothing is set in stone here but open for - however defined - change.

In spite of this "conversion therapy" is fanatically being attacked. You can't have it both ways though. Either there is fluidity of human sexuality - implying openness for change - or not.

Human sexuality is influenced by many different internal and external factors. Even the activation or deactivation - or even the development (!) - of genes depends on envirnonment and behavior. Black and white statement may have a political background, there is one thing, however, they are not: scientific.

Robert Gollwitzer

Homosexuals Anonymous

Homosexuals Anonymous from Robert Gollwitzer on Vimeo.

?One of the most pathetic?and dangerous?signs of our times is the growing number of individuals and groups who believe that no one can possibly disagree with them for any honest reason.?

Thomas Sowell

"The chief danger of the 20th century will be religion without the Holy Spirit, Christianity without Christ, forgiveness without repentance, and heaven without hell."
Gen. William Booth (1829-1912), Salvation Army founder

?Every sin is a choice to turn a miraculous being into an object for consumption. It flattens the human person, one?s self and one?s victim, into a one-dimensional universe.?

? Michael D. O'Brien, Father Elijah: An Apocalypse

The only reason why people don't find freedom from same-sex attractions is because they don't believe it can be done!

"Interesting that they call it "gay pride" because pride is the worst of sins and the root of all other sins - in essence a stubborn rebellion against God and his commandments. This parade in Tel Aviv is awful and shameful not only because Israel promotes sexual perversion and the distortion of God's purpose for the human person, but it's even worse because they celebrate it with "pride". Remember that God will extend His protection upon you, Israel, only to the extent that you keep his commandments. In other words, you are inviting disaster upon your nation. Repent!"

Andre Villeneuve on the Gay Pride in Israel

"Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn't mean politics won't take an interest in you."

- Pericles (Greek - Statesman 495 BC - 429 BC)

"The world offers you comfort. But you were not made for comfort. You were made for greatness."

Pope emeritus Benedict XVI

What works best? You need a love greater than your desire for the same sex. A love that transcends everything. A love that goes beyond your wildest imagination and dreams. A love and a deep desire for God.
Robert

?Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

(Matthew 11:28-29 NRSVACE)

Here's My Heart: A Documentary of Surrendering to Freedom from Uprooted Heart Inc. on Vimeo.

Don't focus on the problem. Look at the goal !!

?In this world are many people who do not master their bodies. Such people say that no one can tell them what to do, not even God, and they think that in this way they have no master. In the end they become slaves to anything.?

? Michael D. O'Brien, The Island of the World

Posted by Smoky Mountain Christian Village on Sonntag, 5. April 2015

Don't just look around what resources you have. Find out about your potential!

?Our heart is restless until it rests in you.?

St. Augustine

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Homosexuals Anonymous

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Let me get this straight: Sex is "fluid" when it comes to "gender" - but set in stone when it comes to "orientation". This is not science, this is propaganda.