"The Full Measure of My Joy" |
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BRUCE MARCHIANO MINISTRIES+FILMS A 501c3 Non-Profit Organization December 22, 2020 |
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Praise to Jesus, my MarchMin friends! We glorify His wondrous name! As the "challenges" (how's that for a gentle way to word it!) of this year turn into another year, I'm so reminded that God's will for each of us...is joy! Being buried in preparation for filming The Gospel According to John, over and over I come across Jesus' words of prayer in John 17:13... "I say these things while I am still in the world so that they may have the full measure of My joy within them." |
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John 15:11, "I have told you these things so that My joy may be in you and your joy be complete." John 16;24, "Ask and you will receive so that your joy may be complete." His will for us is evident and everywhere - joy! Glory to Jesus! |
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My friends, may I encourage you as we all turn toward Christmas...let us force ourselves to lift our gaze above "it all," even private matters that cause confusion and wear a person down. Let us lift our hands in worship and thanks no matter anything - and allow Him to wash us afresh in His kingdom joy! Glory to Jesus! |
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In South Africa our children's ministry is on hiatus as the schools are closed for Christmas (we resume in January). Here's the latest email I just received: "Moruti, the kiddies are now on Christmas break. But I can say all is well with the little ones and we are ready to continue when they return." |
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Please keep these precious children in prayer. Their needs cannot be overstated - even basic protection as their village streets are virtually lawless, and they must fend for themselves. During Christmas break they're extremely vulnerable - especially the girls. Let us pray. Glory to Jesus! |
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Also in SA, we were blessed to sponsor, along with Flames Christian Fellowship, a weekend of worship services for the villages of SA's NW Province. Please enjoy this report: "It truly was such revival Moruti, lives were changed and many came to Jesus. So many people... |
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...had lost hope due to the pandemic. But this celebration revived us that we serve a miracle-working God and we are victorious in Him... Moruti, this truly was a challenging year for many but we have made it by the blood of the Lamb, truly and verily we have overcome." |
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"We have made it by the blood of the Lamb, truly and verily we have overcome" |
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My precious friends here in the US and across the globe, may I again encourage you - if our African bros/sisters can grab hold of such victory surely we can as well! Glory to Jesus! |
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Breaking news on The Gospel According to John! Even as I type preparation is underway in Morocco, where we will complete filming this coming year. As you know, finding a location that fits our relatively small budget has been a monumental obstacle... |
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It's a great testimony how we landed this world class film site. But suffice it to say He who alone has the power and faithfulness to "make the way where there is no way" has done it! "Exceedingly, abundantly above and beyond all we could dream of!" Glory to His great name! |
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My MarchMin friends - we are so very close now. May I be vulnerable to say now more than ever is the time to consider giving. We're in the home stretch, and your contribution will take John across the line. Thank you so much! Glory to Jesus! |
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Finally, all ministry aside (though not really because she's my partner in every way) this week Maria and I celebrate our 10th anniversary. I simply cannot explain my depth of heart for my amazing wife. Not a day passes I'm not overwhelmed by the gift of God she is. "I love you deeply, my darling. Happy anniversary!" Glory to Jesus! |
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Praise to Jesus, my MarchMin friends! "We have made it by the blood of the Lamb, truly and verily we have overcome!" "I have told you these things so that My joy may be in you and your joy be complete!" We fall on our faces! We lift our hands as high as they can go! We worship and worship then worship even more! Have a wonderful Christmas! Enjoy, en-JOY! Glory, glory...to Jesus! Bruce Marchiano |
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