Brethren, Greetings in His matchless name! I want to extend my utmost appreciation to all the pastors throughout the International Assemblies of the Firstborn. Your persevering spirit during this COVID era exemplifies the faith we all proclaim—“Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see.” (Heb. 11:1 NTL). I … [Read more...]
It Is Just As He Said
Brethren, Greetings in His Holy Name! I hope you are safe and well. As the Passion Week nears, we remember how difficult it was being prohibited from having indoor worship celebrations last Easter Sunday. Take this opportunity to remind all those in your churches that this Easter Sunday service is not an ordinary Sunday. This special day commemorates a time when the … [Read more...]
Happy Blessed New Year – 2021
Brethren,Happy Blessed New Year! I hope and pray that you are well and safe. 2020 has been a challenging year for all of us and the reality of it is this pandemic has followed us into this year. I have been praying just as you have, for God to eradicate this virus. I want to believe that His guiding hand is on the development of these vaccines and He is … [Read more...]
Unshakeable – Convention 2020
*** UPDATE 4/22/2020 ***[excerpted] In response to the COVID-19, pandemic, the Executive Officers and the Board of Presbyters have made the following decisions: The 88th Annual IAFB Convention: Scheduled for July 15-18, 2020, at Bethany Christian Center, in Stockton, CA, has been postponed, until October 1-3, 2020. Should health and safety concerns still exist in the … [Read more...]
Expressing Gratitude
Brethren, Greetings in the Lord from whom all blessings flow! One evening, shortly after dinner, my son Chris gave his mom a huge hug and exclaimed, “Mom, thank you so much for making a great dinner!” My first thought was that he was about to ask for something and was trying to butter her up, but the request never came. So in the end, I decided that nothing had motivated him … [Read more...]
Clergy Appreciation 2019
Brethren, Greetings in the wonderful name of Jesus! All of our major events are completed for this year and much appreciation needs to be given for all the leadership and generous hosting of our church locals who sacrificed and lovingly gave to the edification of the organization. We are eternally grateful to all who contributed and served, to God be the … [Read more...]
Enter His Courts – Convention 2019
Brethren, Greetings! To the churches of the International Assemblies of the FirstBorn, I pray you are experiencing the Good Lord’s favor and prosperity in this new year. As I reflect on last year’s trials that taxed me spiritually, I was encouraged by the Lord’s prompting with a time of respite, just like the farmer allows the land to rest for a season. During that time … [Read more...]
IAFB Ministerial Conference 2018
Greetings! To the brethren of the International Assemblies of the FirstBorn, in the grace and the love of the Lord Jesus Christ! I want to appreciate and thank the congregation of Calvary Lighthouse Mission for hosting this year’s ministerial conference. Your hospitality and love left an indelible impression on the hearts of all those who attended. Those who were … [Read more...]
Press On – IAFB Convention 2018
To the brethren of the International Assemblies of the Firstborn. Greetings in the marvelous name of Jesus! The new year presents our assembly with a celebratory time at the annual convention as we come together for the 86th anniversary of our beloved organization. Incrementally, eighty-six may not be a monumental number, like eighty or ninety, but I am not certain that … [Read more...]
Bring Good News
Dear Brethren, “…I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David; a Savior has been born to you; He is the Messiah, the Lord.” Luke 10: 10b-11 NIV This Christmas season and into the new year let us continue to share the Good News of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who was given to us because God so loved the … [Read more...]
