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February 2004 Colon Report

Gospel Shouted Down on Airplane
The director’s meeting ended and it was time to come home. I was surprised that I was assigned a Business/First Class seat on the airplane. Had to be an mistake. It never happen ed before. So, I sat and waited to be moved back to the “peanut gallery.” We took off and I ‘m still in First Class! I was planning on all the pampering to come. It was not to be. Seated next to me was an individual reeking of alcohol and stale cigarettes. He was sober on boarding, but he immediately wanted to talk. He told me that he had a drinking problem and to save his family, he was seeking treatment in Florida. His company gave him a first class ticket to get the help he needed. He wanted to arrive sober, so he asked if I would talk to him and keep him from drinking on board. He really struggled with the temptation. Naturally, the conversation centered on Christ. Suddenly, from a few booze drinkers, shouts of “Shut up about Jesus!” sounded down the aisle. Even got a few knee jabs through the back of my seat. As we left the plane, he thanked me for my help and apologized for the inconvenience. I told him that he was the reason why the Lord put me there. I gave him my card. What a trip! You prayed and so it happened.

Prayer/Praise
The conferences last month went well. On a personal note, while in North Florida, I visited the Christian camp where I dedicated my life to God’s service 29 years ago.

1. On March 26-27, in Lynchburg, Virginia, a big Civil War Seminar will be held. This year’s program is entitled, “Religion and the Civil War: Whose Side Was God On?” I’m to talk about the Jewish involvement in the War, and will present my “Doctor Rossvally” presentation. Also, I’m scheduled to host a Passover Seder in two area churches. The name of the Pastor of one church is Robert E Lee. Imagine that! The other church is featured in our recent “Israel My Glory” magazine. The photo tells of their commitment to remember the persecuted Christians worldwide.

Our “Israel My Glory” Magazine
As you know, I have the privilege to write for our magazine. Just got an encouraging word from the senior editor. With the March issue (now on the press) we have the largest press run in the history of ”Israel My Glory.” We're printing more than 200,000 copies! Circulation wise, this makes us one of the largest Christian premier magazines for Bible teaching, Israel, and prophecy in the world. We are in 129 countries and our Spanish edition is printed in South America.