What if you could function outside of the realm of fear, doubt and unbelief? What if your life didnt consist of always waiting for something else bad to happen? What if you could escape the bondage to the past? Maybe you can!
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Whatever you do . . . Dont look back!
The BIGGEST challenges that you will face in living an overcoming life are not those things in front of you, but the things in your past that would desire to overtake you from behind!
Monday, November 09, 2009
Stabbing Death in Daytona Beach Ministry Area
DAYTONA BEACH -- Police said the stabbing death of a 16-year-old South Daytona girl behind the Daytona Beach Bandshell early Sunday was a case of the wrong place, wrong time and wrong group of friends.
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Daytona Beach Police Chief Mike Chitwood, backed by a dozen investigators during a press conference Sunday afternoon, announced the arrest of three South Daytona gang members for what he called the "cowardly, despicable, and sickening" murder of Robyn Munsch.
Munsch was pronounced dead at the scene just before 1 a.m. from a single stab wound that pierced her breast bone, the chief said.
Chitwood said investigators have charged Raymond North, 23, with premeditated first-degree murder. The chief said North, a "certified" member of the Crips gang, plunged a switchblade knife into Munsch's chest during a melee involving six to eight people just after midnight Saturday.
North also is accused of stabbing 22-year-old Desiree Juras and Jordan Hess, 18, both of South Daytona. They were treated at Halifax Health Medical Center with wounds not considered life-threatening.
Also arrested Sunday were Carl Beck, 20, and Dallas Mobbs, 20, as accessories after the fact for their role in the fight, Chitwood said. That included helping North escape from the scene.
The chief said all the people involved knew each other and some were at a party in Holly Hill on Saturday night. The fatal fight was sparked by a back and forth of text messages between Hess and a 19-year-old, Dustin Lind, about an unidentified juvenile girl. They agreed to meet behind the Bandshell at 70 N. Ocean Ave. to settle their issues.
"It is hard to believe a 16-year-old girl goes to a party then loses her life on the Boardwalk," Chitwood said.
Chitwood said investigators suspect North, Beck and Mobbs did not attend the party but showed up at the Bandshell to back up Lind as he defended himself against the perceived disrespect shown by Hess.
Beck was armed with a .380-caliber pistol, which he displayed but did not fire, and North had a switchblade knife, police said. The murder weapon was recovered at the scene.
The stabbings occurred as the victims were apparently beating Lind, the chief said.
After the attack, the suspects went back to their South Daytona apartment to coordinate a story to tell police. Chitwood said the three threatened witnesses with violence if they spoke about the fight.
He said while the stabbings were not specifically gang-related, the chief believes North, Mobbs and Beck, took the situation as an "opportunity to show how violent they are." Police said all three are affiliated with the Crips gang, considered one of the largest and most violent street gangs in the U.S.,
However, the first thing they did when confronted by officers at that their Bristol Bay apartment was to ask for their mothers, Chitwood said.
"A 20-year-old snuffs out someone's life and then is crying for his mommy," Chitwood said. "That is how tough they are."
All three suspects have several felony criminal arrests, Chitwood said.
"Beck just got out of jail four to six weeks ago for (what) I believe was identity theft," Chitwood said.
Records show Beck served two years in state prison for purse snatching, grand theft, credit card fraud and trafficking in stolen property.
The chief said his department's investigation is continuing and more charges are expected.
Chitwood said investigators were told Munsch was a "good kid" who has had some tough breaks. The 16-year-old attended Atlantic High School last year but was home-schooled this year. Her father died last year and her brother returned from Iraq wounded, and is currently being treated for his wounds.
A family friend, who declined to give his name, echoed the chief's description.
"She had a heart of gold," the man said while standing outside Munsch's grandmother's South Daytona home. "She would never do anything to hurt anybody and loved her pets and her family."
-- Staff Writer Kenya Woodard contributed to this report.
Daytona Beach Police Chief Mike Chitwood, backed by a dozen investigators during a press conference Sunday afternoon, announced the arrest of three South Daytona gang members for what he called the "cowardly, despicable, and sickening" murder of Robyn Munsch.
Munsch was pronounced dead at the scene just before 1 a.m. from a single stab wound that pierced her breast bone, the chief said.
Chitwood said investigators have charged Raymond North, 23, with premeditated first-degree murder. The chief said North, a "certified" member of the Crips gang, plunged a switchblade knife into Munsch's chest during a melee involving six to eight people just after midnight Saturday.
North also is accused of stabbing 22-year-old Desiree Juras and Jordan Hess, 18, both of South Daytona. They were treated at Halifax Health Medical Center with wounds not considered life-threatening.
Also arrested Sunday were Carl Beck, 20, and Dallas Mobbs, 20, as accessories after the fact for their role in the fight, Chitwood said. That included helping North escape from the scene.
The chief said all the people involved knew each other and some were at a party in Holly Hill on Saturday night. The fatal fight was sparked by a back and forth of text messages between Hess and a 19-year-old, Dustin Lind, about an unidentified juvenile girl. They agreed to meet behind the Bandshell at 70 N. Ocean Ave. to settle their issues.
"It is hard to believe a 16-year-old girl goes to a party then loses her life on the Boardwalk," Chitwood said.
Chitwood said investigators suspect North, Beck and Mobbs did not attend the party but showed up at the Bandshell to back up Lind as he defended himself against the perceived disrespect shown by Hess.
Beck was armed with a .380-caliber pistol, which he displayed but did not fire, and North had a switchblade knife, police said. The murder weapon was recovered at the scene.
The stabbings occurred as the victims were apparently beating Lind, the chief said.
After the attack, the suspects went back to their South Daytona apartment to coordinate a story to tell police. Chitwood said the three threatened witnesses with violence if they spoke about the fight.
He said while the stabbings were not specifically gang-related, the chief believes North, Mobbs and Beck, took the situation as an "opportunity to show how violent they are." Police said all three are affiliated with the Crips gang, considered one of the largest and most violent street gangs in the U.S.,
However, the first thing they did when confronted by officers at that their Bristol Bay apartment was to ask for their mothers, Chitwood said.
"A 20-year-old snuffs out someone's life and then is crying for his mommy," Chitwood said. "That is how tough they are."
All three suspects have several felony criminal arrests, Chitwood said.
"Beck just got out of jail four to six weeks ago for (what) I believe was identity theft," Chitwood said.
Records show Beck served two years in state prison for purse snatching, grand theft, credit card fraud and trafficking in stolen property.
The chief said his department's investigation is continuing and more charges are expected.
Chitwood said investigators were told Munsch was a "good kid" who has had some tough breaks. The 16-year-old attended Atlantic High School last year but was home-schooled this year. Her father died last year and her brother returned from Iraq wounded, and is currently being treated for his wounds.
A family friend, who declined to give his name, echoed the chief's description.
"She had a heart of gold," the man said while standing outside Munsch's grandmother's South Daytona home. "She would never do anything to hurt anybody and loved her pets and her family."
-- Staff Writer Kenya Woodard contributed to this report.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
What if YOU could help put 400 Warriors for Christ on the Mission Field?
Dear Friends,
When we trust in Jesus and work together, we can do more than we could ever imagine! That is what we have found in nearly 20 years of taking the love of Christ and the message of the Cross to hurting people across this nation and beyond.
It was 2003 when our ministry changed, and our lives along with it! Having served a local church for nearly 14 years the Lord challenged us to move into a whole new dimension of faith. He began to show us that what had been im-possible through our best and most sincere efforts could now become Him-possible if we would only obey. So, we decided to obey, and we have seen God do some amazing things, and change thousands of lives ever since! The Jeans for Jesus Project is one of those “acts of obedience” that we believe is another means to impact many people for His Kingdom.
Our teams have taken emergency relief into areas decimated by natural disasters. We have impacted housing projects and have had Police officers say to us, “Thank you for coming to this area. You cannot know how big of an impact you have made.” Children, the elderly, and those living on the streets have also been greatly touched by the work of the ministry as the Body of Christ has banded together to help those in need. The Jeans for Jesus Project is another way to do even more!
HOW THE JEANS FOR JESUS PROJECT WORKS – from OUR end
We collect donated jeans from churches, civic groups, Sunday school classes, sports teams, schools, and even individuals, with a love offering in the pocket of each pair collected.
These jeans and offering then become a resource to minister to thousands of people through food, clothes, and the ministering of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
When we trust in Jesus and work together, we can do more than we could ever imagine! That is what we have found in nearly 20 years of taking the love of Christ and the message of the Cross to hurting people across this nation and beyond.It was 2003 when our ministry changed, and our lives along with it! Having served a local church for nearly 14 years the Lord challenged us to move into a whole new dimension of faith. He began to show us that what had been im-possible through our best and most sincere efforts could now become Him-possible if we would only obey. So, we decided to obey, and we have seen God do some amazing things, and change thousands of lives ever since! The Jeans for Jesus Project is one of those “acts of obedience” that we believe is another means to impact many people for His Kingdom.
Our teams have taken emergency relief into areas decimated by natural disasters. We have impacted housing projects and have had Police officers say to us, “Thank you for coming to this area. You cannot know how big of an impact you have made.” Children, the elderly, and those living on the streets have also been greatly touched by the work of the ministry as the Body of Christ has banded together to help those in need. The Jeans for Jesus Project is another way to do even more!
HOW THE JEANS FOR JESUS PROJECT WORKS – from OUR end
We collect donated jeans from churches, civic groups, Sunday school classes, sports teams, schools, and even individuals, with a love offering in the pocket of each pair collected.
These jeans and offering then become a resource to minister to thousands of people through food, clothes, and the ministering of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
- Our Conviction is that there are many people who are in desperate need—both physically and spiritually.
- Our Passion is to touch those lives by whatever means necessary to show them that there is still hope.
- Our Commitment is to “Do as much as we can with as much as we have” and as God brings the increase we will go further in reaching out to those who are the most desperate.
- Our Vision is to use this as a resource to spread the message of Jesus.
HOW THE JEANS FOR JESUS PROJECT WORKS – from YOUR end
- Coordinate and Promote a Jeans for Jesus Campaign within your Church, Youth or Senior Ministry or other organization - you can contact us for ideas on how to have the most success!
- Recommend Jeans for Jesus to others you may know - together is how we make the biggest difference!
- Become a Monthly Financial Supporter of the Ministry - when you “give” it allows us to keep “going” to the most needy!
- Volunteer for one of our outreach teams - You will see for yourself what your investment is doing and you’ll see your life changed too!
- Pray for us - that is what strengthens us, and carries us through the difficult times!
THIS TERM’S PROJECT WILL HAVE FOUR PRIMARY TARGET AREAS:
Jeans for the Homeless -- These are literally life-savers for many people living on the streets. We will be distributing jeans as well as other winter clothing in these primary areas:
“The Tenderloin” - San Francisco, CA
“Skid Row” - Los Angeles, CA
Housing Projects - Raleigh/Durham, NC
Housing Projects - New Orleans, LA
“Kennsington” - Philadelphia, PA
Kingston, Jamaica
“Skid Row” - Los Angeles, CA
Housing Projects - Raleigh/Durham, NC
Housing Projects - New Orleans, LA
“Kennsington” - Philadelphia, PA
Kingston, Jamaica
Revolution Youth Training -- We are seeing a REVIVAL amongst the youth and college-aged across the country. We are now hosting special Youth Leadership Training Events designed to equip a new generation to take the Gospel into their campuses.
Mardi Gras Outreach 2010 -- Our annual outreach to the City of New Orleans has been blessed to see thousands of people come to the Lord Jesus over the years. We are expecting to put over 400 Urban Missionaries on the streets this coming February. This alone comes with a cost of nearly $25,000 - which is a small price to pay to see many come to Christ.
Raven Jamaica -- We are taking a street ministry team into Kingston in the Spring of 2010.
Remember, your help could have an EVERLASTING impact!
Many Blessings –
Pastor Troy D. Bohn
Founder and International Director
P.O. Box 1897
Daytona Beach, Florida 32115
Contact - PastorTroy@BigGrace.com
Mardi Gras Outreach 2010 -- Our annual outreach to the City of New Orleans has been blessed to see thousands of people come to the Lord Jesus over the years. We are expecting to put over 400 Urban Missionaries on the streets this coming February. This alone comes with a cost of nearly $25,000 - which is a small price to pay to see many come to Christ.
Raven Jamaica -- We are taking a street ministry team into Kingston in the Spring of 2010.
Remember, your help could have an EVERLASTING impact!
Many Blessings –
Pastor Troy D. Bohn
Founder and International Director
P.O. Box 1897
Daytona Beach, Florida 32115
Contact - PastorTroy@BigGrace.com
website(s) www.BigGrace.com (or)
www.ravenOutreach.Blogspot.com
www.ravenOutreach.Blogspot.com
NEW RAVEN GEAR!
Orders are now being taken for the latest in RAVEN Gear!
The first to "fly" out...
The RAVEN Pendant
7/8" x 1-7/8" glass pendant / silver plated bail / 24" black ball chain
Pendants are made on demand and can be made TEAM SPECIFIC
$20.00 each // Part of the cost is going to help pay for Mardi Gras 2010
Please place your orders via PayPal here:include:
TEAM NAME / # of Pendants / Mailing Address
Pendants will be mailed as they are completed.
But, please be patient ... the process for completing the pendants is time consuming.
The first to "fly" out...
The RAVEN Pendant
7/8" x 1-7/8" glass pendant / silver plated bail / 24" black ball chain
Pendants are made on demand and can be made TEAM SPECIFIC
$20.00 each // Part of the cost is going to help pay for Mardi Gras 2010
Please place your orders via PayPal here:include:
TEAM NAME / # of Pendants / Mailing Address
Pendants will be mailed as they are completed.
But, please be patient ... the process for completing the pendants is time consuming.
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