Yesterday I was going to update my website and blog as it was Monday and I did. I came to the end and was going to save what I wrote but all that I had been written disappeared. Well, I guess God wanted me to wait as I do have something more important to tell today than I had yesterday. Right now I am sitting next to Brother Teemu Piippo on United Express, Flight 5159 from Houston, Texas to Palm Springs, California.
Heaven or hell?
Yesterday was our first day off during our one week journey here in USA and yesterday I received the sad news that one of my old friends, who I used to tour with not that long ago passed away. Because I don't know this persons situation or all relatives are reached I do not want to write this persons name right now but this person was a close friend from 2003. We did some long tours of Europe together and thinking about all things we experienced together it feels weird that this person is no longer with us. It just shows that we never know when we are going to leave. Do you know when you are going to leave? I am sure you don't know! This is why it is so important to make up your mind while you still are breathing. It is in this life here on earth when we have a chance to reconcile with God and receive Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. This is when our names are written in the book of life and we receive eternal life as a gift. If I shoot you straight I would say: If you don't accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, repented from your sins and asked Jesus to forgive you, the word of God say's that you will be condemned. In other words; you are ending up in hell and these are bad news. Imagine how long eternity is and if you haven't made up your mind about where YOU want to spend your eternity, do it know while you have a chance. These are the good news: For so God loved the world that He gave his only begotten Son, so whoever believe in Him shall not perish and have eternal life. Yes, Jesus did it all for you, just to accept and receive. I highly recommend Jesus to all of you out there as He is the ONLY way to the Father and the only door to heaven. Without Jesus we would all end up in hell. These are strong words but this is the truth. I am not trying to scare anyone of you, I am just sharing what is on my heart today. I really hope my friend ended up talking to Jesus before my friend moved forward.
If you think that you have done "good things" and you are a "good person" and that you will get to heaven because of that I am sorry to tell you that it does not work that way. As I said earlier; the only way to heaven and eternal life is through faith in, and through a relationship with Jesus Christ. There is no other person, other religion or nothing else that can save you from hell. Please think about it and make up your mind. What do you have to loose by accepting Jesus into your life? Yes, you might loose lots of your troubles and problems and get blessed! Please trust me.
Mission America 2012
As I said we have been here in the USA for one week now and we started off being busy and we have been busy until yesterday when we had a wonderful and laid back day in Houston, Texas. Last week I got to minister at The Table in the Wilderness, Tuesday night. It is a recovery center for men with alcohol - and drug problems. It was my second time I ministered there and I thank God for that place and the people working there. They are doing an awesome work. Wednesday night I ministered at Faith & Hope Center in Pasadena, Texas and the night just blessed me very much. The people at this church took so good care of me that I wept when I checked in at my hotel in Galveston, Texas later the same night. Wonderful people, on fire for Jesus!
Thursday was the first day of the Lone Star Rally 2012 and we were ready to preach and reach for the coming four days. It felt wonderful to wake up to the view of the Gulf of Mexico and the weather was great. If you ask me I would say it was too hot for me. For three days we were there at one of the biggest biker rallies in USA ministering to and meeting people. The Ambassadors For Jesus Christ motorcycle ministry had their own spot close to the main road; The Strand. I got to do many sets of music from noon to the evening and it made people stop and listen. I thank God for the back up I had by brother Cele Monreal and Sister Teresa Sutherland. The climate at a rally like this is very dark and to sit there and sing songs about Jesus is nothing you want to do on your own. Jesus sent out the disciples two and two and this is a good picture of how Jesus wants us to do when we are out there being the light in this dark world.
During the days we met many people, both Christians and non Christians and we were there for one reason; to let people know about Jesus Christ, Salvation, Eternal Life and that Jesus loves all the people. This is such a wonderful message to be able to share where ever we go.
Fellowship
Last night we had a "steak night" at Texas Roadhouse in Pasadena, Texas and some of the Ambassadors For Jesus Christ came together for fellowship. We had lots of fun and we had lots of food as well. I just would like to thank all you who came out and made our night to a big blessing. I would also like to thank all the Ambassadors for being there for us and especially I would like to thank Mike and Teresa Sutherland for opening up their home for us during these days. We will be back in Texas November 14th for a meeting at Family Church of Houston.
California dreaming
Right now we have around two more hours to Palm Springs, California and this is something I have been dreaming about for a long time. I guess it is my eleventh time over here in the USA but I have never visited California before and I always wanted to go there. Now I am on my way and this is all because of Jesus. Wednesday night I will be ministering at Northgate Church in Cathedral City and on Saturday night we are going to be with Rushing Winds Ministry and Bikers for Christ and I am going to do a concert together with the Full Throttle Band. I am looking forward to this and I am looking forward to hook up with some wonderful brothers and sisters in Christ. We are also going to do some riding during our days in California as well as interview people for the "Life in Him" TV show. Remember that the first episode of the "Life in Him" TV show is being broadcasted on TV7plus, November 10th at 9PM (finnish time).
Florida, Michigan and Ohio
After we return from California we are just spending two nights in Houston, Texas. Brother Teemu is flying back to Finland and I continue the journey over here. I will be in Florida for two weeks at Heavens Way´s Biker Church in Cottondale, Central Assembly of God in Vero Beach and Common Ground Vineyard Church in Fort Pierce. I got a new connection in Lennon, Michigan so I am flying up there to Victory Biker Church for one night only, November 31st. The first two days of December I will be in Ohio and I will be back at home with my family December 4th. This is a long trip and it is not a holiday trip. We are Ambassadors For Jesus Christ and we are out there with a message, a message of Salvation and the love of God that is in Christ Jesus.
So far I have been really blessed and I would like to thank you all who have supported this trip and prayed for our ministry so far. Without YOU we would not be able to do what we are doing right now.
Love you all!
In Christ!
Pontus
Frank Mangs Center are standing behind me as an organization and together we have decided that it is not wise to stand outside the open doors just because there are not enough money to walk through those doors.
Frank Mangs Center have opened up a new account for this ministry and we are now looking for people who would like to partner with us monthly. At least I would ask you all to pray for our work and for the harvest of 2012. You can read more about being a partner in finnish or swedish by clicking HERE.
