The core of this ministry is one of restoration to the Body of Christ; people’s lives reformed and transitioned for readiness in these last days. Over the years we have sowed tens of thousands of dollars worth of CD’s, books, and various media. Many have been blessed, continually built up, and encouraged by the ACM Global News, Stephen’s books and other resources; Internet visits and downloads increase daily. In our growth we need continual, greater financial release to broaden and develop our global communications. We are walking in faith - sowing greatly, to reap greatly, and we exhort you to give and assist our expansion.
We must all shift our focus to the importance of the time in which we live, and the great needs that will be required for the gospel. Hundreds of unpaid hours of work and prayer are required for various Christian communications; this is a calling, and requires 100% separation in time and energy for the purposes of Jesus.
We serve the Body of Christ among five-fold ministry to help train, encourage and release God's people for their ministry in these end-times. Across the Church we are exhorted to ‘Rise Up,’ and this is happening. Yet, there are many called people, ministers, and artist’s etc, who barely survive financially when they should be totally released and given to the cause of Christ. Many continue on in faith, and in this hour they are being called out of situations, or wilderness, or times of preparation within this great spiritual shift and hunger that is happening all over the world. They need supporting.
The prophetic road is not a one of ease. Like many we are still pioneering in a crucial era. There is always a price, warfare, and sacrifice in this journey. Personal lives and families need constant prayer. Remember Prophet musician Keith Green in the 1970s? He gave his gift of music and communication profoundly and liberally into the world. His Last Day's Ministries sent thousands of 12" LP records, tracts and books to anyone who requested them, such was his passion for Christ - he touched the whole world and was a catalyst of change. His battles were great and he died before his time in a light plane crash travelling to minister. There are thousands of gifted and artistic ‘Keith Greens’ in the world trying to find their place now. Many like us need great support and prayer in these tumultuous and pressured days.
We must all awaken from any spiritual slumber that we may have. The world is getting darker (Isaiah 60), and according to the Bible the world is not going to be all 'rosy and nice' in the future - however the church will be glorious and will need great resource across the board. Our stand for Jesus Christ must be clear, with all our lives and resources. We belong to Him and everything we have; He bought us with His shed blood at a great price, to do His will as His sons and daughters.
David said, "Is there not a cause?" 1 Samuel 17:29. The hearts of Israel - a whole nation’s army - had failed them and David was the only one who was prepared to fight Goliath. The CAUSE is great on earth - it is a GREAT fight – and there are many Goliath’s today. Armies need encouraging, leading and resources to do battle. Selah.
The word of God says: 'Do not lay up for yourselves treasures Lay up for yourselves treasure in heaven... where your treasure is, there your heart will be also' Matthew 6:20-21.
Over 100 years ago the great man of faith George Mueller in England prayed in the equivalent of over 40 million of dollars to resource what God had called him to do. Raising orphanages, over 100 schools, over 2000 missionaries. He emphatically trusted God and the Lord supplied treasure from heaven. We can all do this today as well, but we live in a time when the volume of need in the cause of Christ is so much greater.
As we follow the leading of the Spirit we can make quality choices to support the incredible groundswell of ministries that are emerging now in the world as well as our local churches - resource needs are constant for all ministries. We encourage you to give your 'treasure' with joy and faith. We pray God's blessings in your decisions.
FOUR WAYS YOU CAN GIVE TO ACM
- Offerings can be made into our online safe Paypal account via our website, and email ACM of your intent.
- Or send a check in Australian dollars made out to Awesome City Music Pty Ltd.
Awesome City Music Postal address:
PO Box 1312 Dee Why NSW Australia 2099.
- Deposit directly into the ACM Account in Australia - please email us for account details.
- If you wish to give regularly to ACM, a direct debit to the ACM account can be set up.
For the Cause of Jesus Christ
Your Servant
Stephen Bennett and the ACM Team
You can also forward a check or money order by regular mail to:
Awesome City Music Ministries
PO Box 1312 Dee Why NSW Australia 2099.
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