Awesome Preaching Mission To Kenys, Africa
Posted by Benjamin on Monday, March 8, 2010 at 10:08am
My soul is still basking in never to be forgotten memories of the preaching mission to Africa January 17 through Fenruary 3, 2010. Only eternity will tally the results and the effect of one week of preaching in the city of "ELDORET" Kenya, and another week traveling from village ministering to some who had never seen a white man in person. The eagerness to hear the word of God will never be forgotten. Responses to the simple preaching of God's word was unbelievable. Returning to Africa was an answer to a 42 year prayer of mine. In 1967 I preached in another part of the continent for three weeks and the memories and the invitation from the plea of the people for me to please return soon never left my heart. God made it all possible through many friends. I owe deep thanks to my friend, Jim Durham, a lay-missionary who asked me to make the journey with him to do the preaching while he conducted business training for pastors who may wish to start a small business to supplement their meager to no income at all. To God be the glory! Dr. Ben
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Announcing Dr Ben's webite, FromDespairtoVictory.net
Posted by Benjamin on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at 10:41am
ANNOUNCING the launching of our NEW WENSITE! Find excerpts from the book, information about the author, LIVE SERMONS OF TODAY AND YESTERDAY, as well as the bonus story Death Spiral at 8000 Ft. THE SITE IS NOW OPEN.`Tell a friend about www.fromdespairtovictory.net. Explore all links! Dr. Ben 9/06/2009
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Motion Picture & TV Actor Gregory Walcott comments
Posted by Benjamin on Saturday, June 6, 2009 at 4:42am
QUOTE: "Dr. Ben, reading your marvelous book was like pulling a chapter out of my own life and a review of the exciting events of those days; especially our days in evangelism together. You write well and I could see and "remember" many of those incidents clearly. I was impressed especially with your recounting the episodes regarding the orphaned six children you became the guardian of and took them to England to grand parents. That was a perfect example of you "being" the gospel...showing your faith, not only in word , but in deed. I believe your book will reach many people. Your honesty is important. I am honored to be a part of the story; a story that will still be read long after we are gone. I think of your book as an "adventure". It reads that way. I remember all the wonderful times we spent together in ministry. I am placing you book on a very special shelf in my library, where it is in "good" company with some very important writers who have presented me with signed copies of their books. My prayer that others may be enriched by your book as I was. It is an important piece of literature. Thank you! Greg Walcott Motion Picture/TV Actor. (4/13/09)
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Quotes from some who have read From Despair to Victory
Posted by Benjamin on Friday, June 5, 2009 at 12:41am
We are all vain enough to appreciate good compliments! Gratefully, many have taken time to write and share their response to reading From Despair to Victory. Dr. Bob Mowrey, Baptist minister Nashville, TN. writes: "Dr. Ben, your life story is an exciting, compelling and inspiring journey of how God has led you in your life and brought you through so many difficult times. I know it will be an inspiration to many readers." Bob Callahan, Texas, writes: Ben, that's a wonderful book! and it is a story that needs to be told to the world. I am delighted that you went to the effort to put it out. It definitely worth reading." Karen Wright of Winter Haven, FL. writes: "I enjoyed your book so much. I couldn't wait to read it. I brought it home and sat down and couldn't put it down until I read every word. Parts brought tears to my eyes and other parts I laughed and laughed. Every word you wrote made everything so visual...it was like being there." Edna Scarbrough of Winter Haven FL. writes: "The front page story form the News Chief paper was great! Your book is unusually great! You write well. The stories were compelling! Many parts of the book brought tears to my eyes. I hope you sell millions of copies." *From first reader of original manuscript, Wine Press Publisher:* "Dr. Bates, I really enjoyed reading this manuscript...you have found a way to relates the experiences and events of your ministry of 60 years in a compelling way. You tell some great stories!" *From proof reader at Wine Press Publisher:* Dr Bates, thank you for sharing your memoirs. I enjoyed reading your story and was greatly encouraged by your testimony. God does truly work in amazing and wonderful ways!...I appreciate your eternal perspective and believe that this book will be a blessing to all who read it, just as I was." Tom Grundy, Winter Haven FL. said: "After opening and beginning to read your exciting and compelling book, From Despair to Victory, I found it so interesting I spent the entire day reading every word of the book. You have had a very interesting and exciting life and ministry, one the whole world needs to read and hear about. Thank you for writing your compelling memoirs." These are only a few of the early comments I wanted to share with you. I truly am humbled that God has seen fit to bless the early days of the release of From Despair to Victory. I invite you to get your copy soon. Call 863-299-1299, or order from: World Scope Evangelism, Inc. 8 The Village Blvd. Winter Haven, FL. 33880, OR Through Barnes & Noble and Amazon.com or E-MAIL benjamin22@verizon.net Dr. Ben
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Read any good books lately?
Posted by Benjamin on Sunday, April 5, 2009 at 5:30am
*From Despair to Victory,* *is now available and can be obtained by ordering through World Scope Evangelism, Inc.* 8 The village Blvd, Winter Haven FL. 33880. Or Barnes&Noble, Amazon.com or e-mail** benjamin22@verizon.net. This book is specially written to bless and capture the attention of all believers. It is a book that I have truly shared my soul in so many areas of my sixty years through the good and the bad times of my life before Christ became Lord and through the great struggles and victories that a young or seasoned preacher can meet along the way. I gratefully thank the scores of people who have called, written or sent e-mails expressing their excitement and experiences in reading the book. One "ninety year old man called crying as he said,This was indeed a humbling experience to me. I have never been moved and blessed more from reading a book." I wish every young preacher could read this true life story of victories and struggl young preacher can expect to meet through life in God's service." But let me tell you...it has been worth it all!
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