I want to share vital information with you that you will not read about in the newspaper or on the internet. Through careful surveillance and investigative procedures, an important document that originated in the Middle East has been intercepted and interpreted. The content of the communication should be of great concern to us as residents and citizens of the United States of America. The creators of the intercepted document reveal insights that are critical to issues of national security, freedom and the future of our country. Not only are governmental leaders challenged, but indictments of greed, oppression, injustice and political miscalculation spelled out. The documents contain radical appeals for drastic changes in lifestyle and economic structures. Those who accept the writings at face value are on a collision course with the status quo.

In the past, the twelve portions of the document have been circulated as a single collection, known by adherents as “The Book of the Twelve.” You may know them as the “minor prophets” - but their message is anything but minor!

According to Dr. Paul House, the prophets ask and answer three ultimate “why” questions:

1. Why did the nation perish?
2. Why have hope for the future?
3. Why believe in God?

Beginning this Sunday evening, Dr. Bob Evans leads us on a journey of discovery through the marvelous collection of twelve prophets from Hosea to Malachi. We’ll gather in the Great Hall of the Berry Building at 6:00 p.m. to consider the meaning of these radical writings. Dr. Bob will set the study in its proper context and the Holy Spirit will bring the Word to life as we seek to hear and obey. What a great opportunity!

I’m proud to be your pastor,

Jerry