a special tribute to fred stone
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a special tribute to fred stone
MAY — JUNE 2011 VOLUME 33 · NUMBER 3 A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO FRED STONE The Year of the Shaking of Heaven & Earth Why Are So Many Godly Men Passing So Quickly? P. 3 P. 7 MAY | JUNE 2011 VOLUME 33 · NUMBER 3 PRESIDENT & EDITOR Perry Stone, Jr. SECRETARY/TREASURER Pamela J. Stone DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Charlie Ellis BOARD OF DIRECTORS Frank Booke Ralph Carroll Grant Dunnam, Sr. Wayne Penn Frankie Powell Richard Towe PHOTOGRAPHY Melanie Stone HIS INSTRUMENTAL CD will be one of the most unique and inspirational you have ever heard! Throughout the scriptures, the harp was a significant stringed instrument that brought mental relief, refreshing, and joy to the listener. The harp is the music of heaven, angels, and the 24 elders. On this CD, Larry Bean and other gifted musicians use the sounds of the harp, along with beautiful orchestrated music, to present an inspiring and uplifting musical compilation. Enjoy the music of heaven! 1. INTRODUCTION BY PERRY STONE 2. IN THE PRESENCE OF JEHOVAH 3. JESUS MEDLEY 4. I EXALT THEE 5. 6. HOLY GROUND HEALING MEDLEY 7. 8. 9. AGNUS DEI HE LOVES US BLESSED BE THE NAME OF THE LORD Note: This CD is also part of the 6CD103 6-Disc Prophecy Now! teaching located on the back of this magazine. If you order that teaching, this disc is included as part of that album. Item: MUS-ANG Price: $15 The Music Of Angels - Music CD Plus shipping & handling CREDIT CARD ORDERS CALL 423.478.3456 Please see the envelope’s shipping chart to calculate the shipping for your order. GRAPHIC DESIGN & ILLUSTRATION Michael Dutton www.atomicpress.com [email protected] COPY EDITING Melanie Stone PRINTING Modern Way Printing Ooltewah, TN www.modernwayco.com OFFICE Voice of Evangelism P.O. Box 3595 Cleveland, TN 37320 Phone (423) 478-3456 Fax (423) 478-1392 www.perrystone.org [email protected] BUSINESS HOURS Monday-Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST The Voice of Evangelism is directed by Perry Stone, Jr. The Voice of Evangelism magazine is published six times a year to enlighten the body of Christ. Editor’s Commentary BY PERRY STONE Why Are So Many Godly Men Passing So Quickly? DURING MY 51 YEARS ON THIS EARTH, I have witnessed the departure of men and women of God as they transfer from this mortal life into the heavenly world of immortality. Usually in a year’s time, I hear of two or three men or women in ministry who pass away. Yet in 2011, from March 10th through May 1st, there have been five well-known and well-respected men of God who passed from this life: my father Fred Stone, Dr. Ray H. Hughes, David Wilkerson, and my friend Aaron Cooper, the pastor where I experienced two of my greatest revivals - the eleven week revival in Lafollette, TN and the eight week revival in Daisy, TN. The fifth man was a great prophetic teacher named J.R. Church. It seemed rather odd to me that so many men we personally knew who were considered great men of prayer, revelation and influence, would pass so close to one another. The old timers used to point out that when great men of God died, the weather would turn bitter on the day of their death, with winds and rain pouring on the land. The tradition emerged that the earth was sad to see their passing and this sadness was manifest in the weather patterns. Of course there is no Biblical teaching for this and it is only a man made tradition. However, when my dad and Ray Hughes both died in Cleveland TN, the weather turned bad the day of their death and cleared the day of their burial. The day the prophet David Wilkerson died, tornadoes and devastation struck the south. The old timers used Elijah’s departure as an example - he was carried away in a whirlwind, a tornado like spinning wind that transported the prophet from earth to heaven (II Kings 2). Perhaps it is only a coincidence, but it has been observed over the years. Now back to the question of why so many praying saints are passing near the same time? The simple answer is these saints are older, have lived full lives and eventually we will all transfer worlds. This explanation says it is all just coincidence, nothing more and nothing less. However, there is one ancient belief recorded in Jewish sacred literature concerning why the righteous men died before the flood of Noah struck the earth: “And all of the sons of men who knew the Lord, died in that year before the Lord brought up evil upon them; for the Lord willed them to die, so as not to behold the evil that God would bring upon their brothers and relatives, as he had declared to do so.” – Jasher Chapter 5; verse 21 Many of those recently departed “old time believers” were very strict in their fellowship with God and walked in a higher level of sanctification and holiness. They were grieved to see the spiritual condition of the church and the world. The spiritual darkness saddened their spirits and burdened their hearts. Could it be possible that coming events, parallel to the days of Noah and Lot, are going to be so vexing due to the iniquity of mankind, that the Lord has taken a generation of the godly out of this world to prevent them from seeing the evils and judgment that will come? There is no answer to the question. However one thing I do know is that when someone departs, someone must pick up their mantle and carry on. Someone must fill the empty spot at the altar and in the prayer closet and not allow the voice of prayer to be silenced. I do have a spark of hope when I see the hunger for God in this generation. There is much to do and little time to complete the assignments! As we live, we are living to depart and when we depart someone must fill in the gap. In this issue of the VOE we will honor my father and your friend, Fred Stone, with special articles that I believe will enlighten and inform you. When I visited dad at home before he went to the hospital, he was grieved about being so weak and tired that it affected his prayer life. I said, “Dad, you shouldn’t feel bad because you are on dialysis, your body is worn out and your eyesight is almost gone. The Lord understands.” He turned to me, pointed the bony finger of his left hand in my face and said, “There is never an excuse for a man not praying. When you stand before God He will not accept your excuses!” I im... continued on page 18 VOICE OF EVANGELISM : : MAY JUNE 2011 3 Pam’s Corner My First Trip to the Stone House There are some memories that remain in my mind for a lifetime, and one of those is the first time I was invited to Salem, Virginia to meet Perry’s family. I flew on my very first plane ride from Alabama and arrived at the airport in Roanoke, Virginia, where Perry met me at the gate. For some reason he can still remember the plaid dress I was wearing. He says he can still see me exiting the plane, like a little girl going on her first trip away from home! Actually it was my first trip alone and away from home. We rode in his car to 530 Howard Drive in Salem, where he was then living with his parents, Juanita and Fred Stone. I was nervous but felt very comfortable around them, especially Juanita who welcomed me and made me feel at home. One incident I will never forget was when Perry, his mom and I were sitting at the dining room table having a snack. Out of the blue, Perry said, “Mom, I’m never going to get married, am I.” His mother laughed and said, “No you probably won’t.” At that moment I was a little confused about why he would fly me to Virginia to meet his parents and then say he would never be married! I would later learn that Perry was extremely focused on study and prayer and would spend hours, sometimes into the early morning, spending time with the Lord. He was very jealous of his time with the Lord and wanted to ensure that nothing or nobody would ever interfere with that sacred time. Thus, in his heart he knew he would marry me, but was slightly fearful of distractions that would hinder the flow he was experiencing. He eventually discovered that I would gladly give him his time and never be a hindrance, only a help. As he saw this, his fears melted like butter and he did marry me. We have been together for almost 30 years. What a first impression of the Stone house! Eventually Fred and Juanita moved away and pastored in Wildwood, FL; Troutman and Hickory, NC; Laurel, MS and Fort Pane, AL. Perry preached revivals at every church where his father pastored. From Alabama, Fred and Juanita moved to Cleveland, where Fred fulfilled his desire to begin evangelizing again and Fasting and Prayer Changed Their Lives Two men have walked in and practiced the spiritual principles and rewards released through fasting and prayer: Dr. T.L. Lowery and Fred Stone, Perry’s father. On this unique audio CD, Perry interviews T.L. and Fred in one of the last times these two generals were together before Fred passed away. Join them as they share in-depth instruction about these power twins of the faith — fasting and prayer. Item: CD094 Price: $7 Keys to Prayer and Fasting (Audio CD) Plus shipping & handling CREDIT CARD ORDERS CALL 423.478.3456 Please see the envelope’s shipping chart to calculate the shipping for your order. travel from church to church preaching revivals and praying for the needs of the people. He eventually traveled with Perry in many revivals and special meetings, often conducting morning services. Fred seemed to enjoy his years in Cleveland more than other seasons in his life and ministry, since he was not under the daily stress of managing a church. I always considered my father in law, Perry Fred Stone Sr., a true man of God, a man of powerful prayer, and one who consistently heard from the Lord. I have considered it a high honor to be the daughter-inlaw of Juanita and Fred Stone. I remember my first visit to the Stone house, and I am looking forward to my future visit to Fred’s new home, the heavenly city. We love him, miss him, and will always remember him! ARTICLE BY PAM STONE Perry’s newest book, “How to Interpret Dreams and Visions” has just arrived! This is by far Perry’s favorite book that he’s ever written. Perry has wanted to write this for quite some time! In his lifetime their family’s lives were spared through his dad’s dreams. Further, the Lord has used visions and dreams on several occasions in Perry’s life to give warnings and spiritual insight of future events. Item: BK-DV How to Interpret Dreams & Visions (Paperback Book) Price: $15 Plus shipping & handling This book teaches on understanding God’s warnings and guidance from dreams and visions. There are 50 symbols that relate to spiritual dreams. This book explains how to interpret them. Now available on Audio CD. This set contains 8 Audio CDs. Item: AUBK-DV How to Interpret Dreams & Visions (Audio Book on CD) Price: $ 30 Plus shipping & handling Please see the envelope’s shipping chart to calculate the shipping for your order. CREDIT CARD ORDERS CALL 423.478.3456 Portrait of University of Alabama baseball pitchers Josh Rosecrans (L) and Nate Kennedy in front of the remains of their bathroom during photo shoot on the location where their house stood in Tuscaloosa, AL. Rosecrans and Kennedy survived the tornado in their bathtub with only a mattress to use for cover. 6 VOICE OF EVANGELISM : : MAY JUNE 2011 Prophecy Update “ S BY PERRY STONE ee that you do not refuse him who those states. Pam’s hometown of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, speaks. For if they did not escape was devastated. The mayor of the city, Walt Maddox, re- who refused him who spoke on earth, ported on TV news that Tuscaloosa had 24 intersections much more shall we not escape if we wiped out and 150 traffic signals had to be replaced. turn away from him who speaks from Thousands of homes and businesses were damaged or heaven,whose voice then shook the earth; but now he destroyed across those states. On April 27 alone, around has promised, saying, ‘Yet once more I shake not only the 300 tornadoes hit these states! earth, but also heaven.’ Now this, ‘Yet once more,’ indi- Our town of Cleveland, Tennessee was not spared. cates the removal of those things that are being shaken, We were conducting the VOE mentoring institute at the as of things that are made, that the things which cannot T.L. Lowery Center where 220 people had gathered from be shaken may remain. Therefore, since we are receiving across the country and overseas. That afternoon a se- a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by vere storm came through and later that night I received a which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and message from Pam that she was in the basement of the godly fear. For our God is a consuming fire.” house because a tornado was coming toward the south- - Heb. 12:25-29 (NKJV) ern part of Cleveland. All 220 people began praying to ask God for protection and some prayed for the storm to DISCERNING THE RECENT EVENTS “split like the Red Sea.” The people were crying out, not No doubt you saw television news clips and pictures in fear, but in faith and speaking with such authority that of the devastating tornadoes that swept through Missis- the presence of God filled the center. At one point a hail sippi, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, and Virginia on April storm came and the smaller cars in the parking lot began 27 and 28th. Several hundred people were killed across bouncing up and down. Within thirty minutes, calm came. th VOICE OF EVANGELISM : : MAY JUNE 2011 7 Tuscaloosa Tornado: View of decimated house during a tour of the aftermath and destruction caused by the tornado. (Photo by Simon Bruty) At that time, none of us knew that way further up the street in our direction. mingham, Chattanooga, and Cleveland, a total of five tornadoes struck Brad- Had it moved in another direction, the or else the damage would have been ley County (Cleveland) that day, and six homes of several of our staff members much worse. different areas were destroyed, caus- who live in the Michigan Avenue Road ing nine deaths. Over 280 homes were area could have been damaged. THE PERPLEXING QUESTION completely destroyed and another 300 The earlier, mid-afternoon storm Such disasters and tragedies always plus had minor or major damage. Util- produced a light tornado that touched contribute more questions than answers, ity poles (some were concrete!) and tall down not far from the northwestern city such as, “Why would God allow a be- trees were knocked down or uprooted, limits where several of our staff mem- liever’s house to be damaged and de- scattered in yards and roads along with bers live. We did have three families stroyed?” and the second common ques- other debris in the road. whose homes were somewhat damaged tion is, “Why did God allow some people We later learned one of the strongest — Braden Hasty, the Fisters, and Terry to survive and others to die in the storm?” tornadoes had been headed toward Mich- Lamunyon, our “biker on staff.” Terry’s If, for example, an entire city block was igan Avenue Road, the street where our neighborhood in the southeast part of destroyed that housed prostitution, drug office is located. In neighborhoods not the county was devastated, but the tor- dealers and criminals, then the common too far from our office, homes and farm- nado came within four houses from his religious belief is, “God sent judgment ing structures were wiped out! About one and then veered on another path! FEMA because of the sins of that area.” How- mile from us on the same street, part of has reported that Bradley County was the ever, when a Christian group experiences the metal roof on a large, vacant brick in- hardest hit county in Tennessee; howev- the same level of crisis or destruction, dustrial building was peeled off. We heard er, it was a miracle the tornadoes did not believers will say, “This was an attack of that the storm split and did not make its hit more densely populated areas in Bir- Satan!” So which is it, God or the enemy? 8 VOICE OF EVANGELISM : : MAY JUNE 2011 The first verse that comes to mind is than those sitting in his own audience, “prove” their point using facts, scientific Matthew 5:45 where Christ said, “For he and sinners must repent (Luke 13:5). Two data, certain Biblical narratives or spe- (God) maketh his sun to rise on the evil points can be observed from these pas- cific Scriptures. The fact is that all three and on the good, and sendeth rain on the sages: Good and bad happen to the good views may be correct when viewing the just and on the unjust.” Bad things can and the bad, and something bad happen- major disasters striking the planet. happen to good people and good things ing to a person may have nothing to do can happen to bad people. Thus, good with how good or bad the person was. weather is visible where evil people live and wicked weather can strike where First, there are cycles of earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes and other storms that repeat themselves every SO WHY DOES DESTRUCTION COME? certain number of years. Some storms good people live. If you are in the path of The next issue becomes, “Who or repeat every 50 or 100 years. However, a hurricane, the storm is neutral and has what sent such a violent storm?” There we also know that in the book of Job, no conscience to choose between who is are basically three explanations from when the Lord removed his protective and is not in covenant with the Lord. Thus Christians when asked, “Who sent this hand from Job’s possessions (Job 1:12), if you are a dedicated saint and are driv- storm?” The first will say, “No one sent it. Satan somehow created a weather pat- ing through flood waters and a strong It was just a natural disaster and a storm tern of lightning (the fire from heaven in wind moves your car into a ravine, it had cycle that reoccurs every few years. The Job 1:16) that consumed 7,000 sheep! At nothing to do with your spirituality, but second group will say, “God never does the same time there was a strong wind perhaps you should have remained in a anything like this and it is the result of from the wilderness that struck the four more secure area. When a sinner and the prince of the power of the air, Sa- corners of the house, sending the rubble a saint’s home is ravaged by floods and tan, releasing his fury on the people.” upon ten of Job’s children, killing them storms, at times it simply rains on the The third group will immediately say, all (Job. 1:19). This wind was a pow- just and the unjust. “Something of this nature is no doubt the erful, destructive wind, similar to our Second, in Christ’s time the religious judgment of God because of wickedness tornadoes. It was not God who sent the zealots, the Pharisees, often believed that that has reached a peak.” Each view can lightning and wind, but rather Satan, the any bad events were a result of a person’s prince of the power of the air (Eph. 2:2). past or present sins. The disciples saw a The adversary could not make a physical blind man and asked Christ who sinned, this man or his parents (John 9:2). The belief among some was that blindness from birth was the result of past sins that God was punishing through the one now suffering. Christ made it clear that the blindness had nothing to do with past sins, but that his healing power would be manifest (John 9:3). Later Christ told a story of eighteen people killed when the Tower of Siloam fell upon them, and asked the question, “Think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem?” (Luke 13:4). Apparently, the Pharisees believed the falling tower was God’s judgment on certain wicked men. But Christ informed his listeners that those killed in the tower accident were no more or less sinners “There must be a correct discernment of coming events, including the recent events that caused havoc and distress for many believers.” move against Job, his children, wealth, health or property, until the hand of the Lord was removed (Job 1:11; 2:5). This indicates that Satan is held back by certain limitations placed on him by God and can only bring destruction when the protective hedge is removed, even the hedge protecting an upright, God-fearing man such as Job who was under God’s protection (Job 1:10). The third argument, that certain natural disasters come from God to get the attention of the righteous and unrighteous, is also Biblical and a possibility. At times this phenomena is a part of the “signs of the times” that are occurring in our generation. For example, look at the tsunamis that struck Indonesia and Japan in the past few years. These high and VOICE OF EVANGELISM : : MAY JUNE 2011 9 powerful waves come from the sea, rush in at hundreds of miles per hour, smash into coastal cities, and rip apart homes, businesses, and toss cars like miniature plastic toys. These destructive and dangerous waves bring to mind two significant passages. The fist concerns the flood in Noah’s day, when the “fountains of the deep were broken” (Gen. 7:11). The Hebrew word for “deep” is tehom, and alludes to the underground subterranean chambers which broke and released water from under the earth. Part of the tehom can be the plates of earth and rock, or the underwater sea basin that shifts during a major earthquake. Christ compared the days of his return to the days before Noah’s flood, called the “Days of Noah” (Matt. 24:37). If the underwater crust of the earth shifted at the time of the flood, then the tsunamis are a parallel event similar to the days of the great flood! The second reference is a prophetic Scripture in Luke 21:25-26, which says, “And there shall be signs in the sun, and dwelling place and the location of para- return, events and signs surrounding his in the moon, and in the stars; and upon dise (II Cor. 12:1-4). The second heaven appearing (the signs of the times) are the earth distress of nations, with per- holds the sun, moon and stars, which going to increase, such as wars, rumors plexity; the sea and the waves roaring; will shake during the tribulation (Matt. of wars, famines, earthquakes and pes- men’s hearts failing them for fear, and 24:29). However, in the realm of the first tilence (Matt. 24:6-7). Christ said, “All for looking after those things which are heaven, the lightning, hail, wind and rain of these are the beginning of sorrows.” coming on the earth: for the powers of are the powers released in the first heav- The word sorrows is birth pains. I be- heaven shall be shaken.” en. These are the natural elements that lieve the phrase “all of these” indicates Christ revealed that the sea and bring life but can also sometimes create that the time of the end begins when the the waves would be roaring. This Greek destruction to the earth. The word shak- signs in Matthew 24:6-7 begin accelerat- word for “roaring” is echeo, and refers en is a Greek word that can be used in re- ing and increasing all at the same time. to a loud noise such as a reverberation lation to the shaking of the winds and the When you see wars, rumors of war, great coming from the water. Survivors of past action of stormy waves, such as the high famines, earthquakes and disease strik- tsunamis describe hearing a loud roaring waves on the Sea of Galilee. When a per- ing the earth ALL at one time, then we noise vibrating from the water prior to son sees a violent hurricane, tornadoes have entered the birth pains of the Mes- the waves crashing against the shore. In and lightning striking homes with violent siah. Paul also wrote in Romans 8:22, the same prophecy Christ mentioned the storms, we are experiencing the powers “We know that the whole creation has powers of heaven being shaken. There of heaven creating a shaking! been groaning as in the pains of child- are three levels of heaven: The clouds, The fact is that, as we approach the birth right up to the present time.” Part the stars, and the third heaven - God’s end of the age and the Messiah’s soon of the judgments poured out on earth 10 VOICE OF EVANGELISM : : MAY JUNE 2011 during the tribulation is a result of men words for discern used in the New Tes- church and nation as long as the Lord’s shedding innocent blood (Rev. 6:10; 17:6; tament English translation means to hand remains upon the selected vessels 18:24). As the earth discloses the blood “distinguish, or separate out so as to or persons. As with Job, when the hand of the saints, prophets and innocents, investigate.” It also indicates a judicial of the Lord is lifted, then both natural di- then the earth itself will travail, because examination preceding a trial. Examining sasters and even Satanic inspired attacks blood has a voice and can cry out to God the events in light of Scripture is how a are permitted (Job 1 and 2). We must al- for vengeance (Gen. 4:10). The creation proper discerning of events can be ob- ways, however, look at the end of the sto- Christ spoke of includes the sun, moon tained. ry and realize in the case of Job who lost and stars, the area of the first heaven and God is often blamed when very bad his wealth, health and family, God even- the earth itself – all of creation will groan things happen on the earth. We do know tually turned his captivity around and during the birth pain process. This groan- that God can and does allow selec- blessed him with twice as much in the ing of creation can include earthquakes, tive judgment in light of the rejection of end as in the beginning (Job 42:10). Thus, tsunamis and weather phenomena. his covenant and his word (Ps. 89:34). for a covenant believer it does not matter Throughout the Bible, God’s judgment who or what was behind the event. What is initiated to seize the attention of hu- matters is, through the power of the cov- DISCERNING THE EVENTS There must be a correct discernment manity and cause his people to humble enant, a believer can eventually experi- of coming events, including the recent themselves through repentance, tuning ence a divine reversal and know that God events that caused havoc and distress for back to God’s covenant. God’s blessing will make bad things work out for good many believers. One of the main Greek will always remain upon a person, family, for his people! Get these latest teachings on CD! 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He was the way others pray?” are giving honor inspired by reading T.L. Osborn’s book, to our Father, Healing the Sick and Casting out Devils. He things. First was the type of words he Fred Stone who prayed for a blind man whose eye was used when praying. They reminded me of went home to covered with a milky white film. After a person addressing a king in his court or be with Christ prayer, the white coating melted like hot giving a speech at the U.S. Senate. Each on March 10, cheese and rolled off the man’s eye! The word was selected from his spirit and 2011. In this second miracle occurred after three days was like a dignitary speaking to royalty. section I will answer some questions of fasting, when dad’s father, William Second, was the flow of the prayer itself. you have asked me about dad and his Stone, had experienced a complete It wasn’t hit and miss, but it would flow spiritual walk with God. nervous breakdown and after the from one petition to another. It reminded extended fast, the Lord healed William me of a minister’s sermon - point one, and delivered him! This is why dad loved two, and three, a perfect flow from to fast, because he knew fasting was a beginning to the end. The third element powerful weapon to defeat the assaults was the power and authority behind the of Satan. prayer! You could literally sense the QUESTION: “What was the longest fast your father ever went on?” ANSWER: Dad lived what I called “the fasted life.” Some ministers set aside a certain time of year to do an QUESTION: “I heard you say, when extended fast. Dad would sometimes fast every week by skipping meals or fast an you and your dad were with Rod Parsley entire day or more before ministering. at World Harvest Church, that your father His fasting life was similar to his prayer experienced all nine gifts of the spirit life. He would pray without ceasing (I operating in his ministry. Can you explain Thess. 5:17), and he fasted continually. this further?” ANSWER: The nine gifts of the Spirit There were times he would extend a fast for several days, even when he was older are listed in I Corinthians 12:7-10. I and his body was becoming frail. He was personally with dad during several believed that prayer and fasting were the morning services when, during the altar keys to all spiritual breakthroughs, and services, the Holy Spirit would give him a some breakthroughs only came through message in tongues and interpretation, fasting. followed by a word of knowledge, and a manifestation of healing and miracles. At QUESTION: “What was the greatest that moment great faith (another gift of the Spirit) filled the hearts of the people miracle he saw on a fast?” ANSWER: He saw so many miracles and other gifts of the Spirit followed. through prayer that it would be difficult I can recall at least eight of the nine to answer. However, two incidents come gifts flowing in one service! I know for a 12 VOICE OF EVANGELISM : : MAY JUNE 2011 ANSWER: There are three significant with some church members, and would often allow a spiritual “goat” in the flock to agitate him. I would say his weakness was frustration with certain people, plain and simple. This is why he had such joy during the years he evangelized, since he no longer had to deal with disgruntled church members who complained! At the same time, dad was highly respected by those members who were spiritually minded in every church where he pastored. QUESTION: “Your dad always seemed very serious when I would see or talk to him. Did he ever enjoy just chilling out or having fun? I’m not being critical here, but I just wondered.” ANSWER: He was very serious most of the time. However, he did enjoy good clean jokes and would often laugh until his face turned red! This was especially true when he and Granddad Bava got together. Granddad knew hundreds atmosphere change as it became charged years, he said he regretted that he spent of jokes and could tell them for hours with the presence of God. At times the so much time with work and felt he did on end. Dad was very modest and a hair on my arm would stand up! Now not take the time to spend with each of few times when I preached on marital you understand why I loved to pray with us growing up as he should. But, none subjects he would become embarrassed him. There was nothing dull or boring the of us kids felt that way. We were happy and his face turned red! He would say, moment he began each prayer with the to be his children and to have him as our “Lord, brother!” words, “Gracious heavenly Father …” dad. We also enjoyed hearing dad preach, QUESTION: “What will you miss the from the time we were young until the QUESTION: “You always talk about most about him being gone?” conclusion of his ministry. ANSWER: First, I will miss spending your father’s spiritual life, but what was he like as a father?” QUESTION: “Like all men, certainly time praying with him. Dad was my main ANSWER: Dad’s life was very much your father was tempted by the enemy. prayer partner and he carried a burden consumed with ministry - prayer, study, What do you think he struggled with in for me as strong as anyone I know. But and the cares of a local church. However, his personal life?” he did remind me that he had already he always made sure that his family prayed thousands of prayers for me and ANSWER: This sounds overly was provided for and he expressed his spiritual, but dad was about the purest all his children. Second, he was gifted to love to each of us on a consistent basis, man I have ever known. He was very interpret spiritual dreams and seemed to especially as he aged. We kids remember cautious around women, and very careful always know the meaning of any spiritual him as a serious disciplinarian who in all his conversations. We had little dream or vision. Since his departure I believed in liberally using his belt when money growing up so there was no fear have been experiencing more dreams needed! He loved fellowshipping with of him being greedy or loving money. He and while I can sometimes interpret their people and often invited church members always helped anyone in need. However, meaning, dad always gave a confirmation. over for a snack after service. In his later I can tell you he became very frustrated That will be missed. VOICE OF EVANGELISM : : MAY JUNE 2011 13 Special Word blessed by his ministry for many years. There will be thousands of people to visit! In retrospect, dad was unquestionably the most hospitable person in our family, always wanting to visit people and have people over to visit. Now he can visit as often as he wants and also eat anything without fear of it affecting his health. Since the earth is a reflection of heaven and the original pattern is found in the heavenly things, there is food on earth and food in heaven. I am sure some of his friends and relatives Heaven: who liked to cook on earth will be pre- WONDER WHAT HE’S DOING THERE NOW? heavenly paradise and provide us the paring one of his favorite meals – pinto beans, cornbread, and apple pie when he stops by to visit! If the Lord allows us to live in the very things we enjoyed on earth, then Dad’s scenario would go something like this: He would want to live on the side of a mountain covered with beautiful trees, similar to the mountain he lived BY DIANA STONE near growing up in West Virginia. He would not want a modern style home, I t was before dawn on Friday who also passed shortly after Minnie but would prefer a large log cabin — big morning Feb. 25 when Dad was Hurst. I’m sure he was excited to greet enough to have folks over for fellow- taken to the emergency room, his friend Al Collins, who he hadn’t seen ship and a large outdoor area to bring leaving the home that he would for over sixty years, and Mildred Collins, musical instruments and sing songs. He never return to again. He spent who preached the revival where Fred would definitely have a library filled with seven days in a local hospital until was saved! There were former church many books, because he loved to read they concluded there was nothing members waiting for his arrival, like and collected hundreds of books in his more they could do for him. His Glenden Berg, Bob Nitz and others who earthly library. Certainly, he would want next six days were spent in the Life Care dad developed close relationships with to live near a stream flowing over rocks, Center nursing home in Cleveland, TN during his years serving as a pastor. similar to the mountain streams in West where he received hospice care until he Then there were our grandparents: His Virginia. passed away on March 10, 2011. mom and dad Bill and Nalvie Stone, and And of course, Dad would spend a lot mom’s parents John and Lucy Bava. His of time worshipping the Lord and going who made it to heaven before dad, who spiritual mentor Rufus Dunford and his to heavenly church. Without spending were there to greet him at his arrival wife Mamie were there, along with sev- time in worship and talking about Jesus celebration. There were his long-time eral brothers and sisters who preceded whom he loved, it certainly would not friends Chester Hurst and his wife Min- him many years ago. There were sev- be heaven! I am sure he has questions nie, who made it through the gates a eral VOE partners who also welcomed to ask the patriarchs, the prophets and month or so ahead of dad. Another close him: Bob Carpenter, Joyce Robison, and even the disciples. You know how dad friend Billy Hale is there with his wife, Nancy Hair, all who loved dad and were loved to tell a faith building story. I can I thought about some of the people 14 VOICE OF EVANGELISM : : MAY JUNE 2011 just imagine how he is sitting with saints want to read more!’ But the voice said, with Perry, or even attend the confer- from ages past and listening to them tell ‘Son, you are to go and take the mes- ences, I worked a table for him during the amazing stories from creation to the sage of Christ to the church. You saw several conferences. Dad was always present! Years ago dad had an amazing dogs hindering people causing fear. humbled and surprised that people still experience through a spiritual dream Many people that I call will never enter ask about purchasing his book Fire on of entering a huge library in heaven. He this building. But you entered using your the Altar and wanted to obtain his ser- told the story like this: faith, the same faith that is going to keep mons CDs. “I dreamed I walked into a great library. The first had yellow dogs guarding you.’ “ I can imagine Dad heading back into This is why Dad preached so many that heavenly library, taking the large it. I believe that represented evil spirits messages and centered his ministry books off the shelves, and reading every of fear that kept people from entering. I upon “the mighty acts and words of Je- word of the mighty acts Jesus pre- knew they were going to try to hurt me, sus.” The Lord told dad that he would formed. There is no telling what other and they were standing at one particu- receive “fresh illumination on an old writings and records are in this special lar door. I held my hands out and said, revelation” during the latter years of his library that reveal perhaps the secrets of ‘I rebuke you in the name of Jesus.’ ministry. creation and answer many questions we Suddenly I saw another door and went through that one. My eye caught two For some time he was puzzled about the book that he did not pick up called have had on earth! Those who have had visions or out books, probably thirty inches high and of body experiences of heaven (II Cor- four to six inches thick. One volume said inthians 12:1-4) reveal that heaven is Prophecies of Jesus Christ, and the other very much like earth, with land, animals, said The Mighty Acts and Words of Jesus. I trees, streams, plants, and flowers, but had an overwhelming desire to look into with richer colors and total perfection. the one titled The Mighty Acts and Words I don’t know exactly what Dad is doing of Jesus. right now in the heavenly paradise. With his love for God’s Word, it may involve Standing behind me was somebody with snow white hair and dressed in a some form of teaching, maybe for those glistening white robe. I picked up the who barley made it into the kingdom or book, which was very heavy. It was all I knew very little about the things of the could do to take it off the shelf and lay it Spirit. When a Christian dies, it is a on the library table. The book contained everything that Jesus ever spoke and did bittersweet event for those left on earth. on earth. Jesus looked like any young On one hand you miss the person, but on Jewish man you might see in Israel to- the other hand you are excited for them, day. He was performing miracles that maybe even a bit envious, when you were listed in the Bible, plus miracles consider the level of spiritual perfection that were praying for the sick. In one and happiness they are experiencing in picture, Jesus was praying for someone The Prophecies of Jesus Christ. When heaven. When believers have the right and the disciples were praying through- Perry began to emphasize Biblical perspective on heaven and eternity, out the crowd, laying hands on people prophecy and began teaching on the end they will not be too sorrowful when a and praying for them. The book was like time prophecies of the Bible, including believer escapes from their earthly body a historical document, and it was just as the famous Matthew 24 discourse, Dad and transfers to their final heavenly though a photographer followed Jesus told Perry, “Son, I believe this book was destination. If the soul of your loved around and recorded everything he ever the message God wanted you to preach, one is with Christ, then make your own did. and I was to preach on the mighty acts redemptive covenant certain and know and words of Jesus!” you are headed to the right direction As I was looking at the book, somebody took it off the table and placed it back up on the shelf. I said, ‘No wait, I where you will meet them again, this Near the end of his ministry, when dad was no longer able to preach, travel time for eternity! VOICE OF EVANGELISM : : MAY JUNE 2011 15 Inside the Ministry TAPING THE BOOK OF REVELATION STUDY BIBLE UPDATE For the past several months my time has been consumed with writing three books, preparing over 40 new conference I have finally begun a special messages, writing articles, and other ministry assignment that I have important ministry research. I have not wanted to complete for three been able to work as much on the study years now! We have been in the Bible as I would desire. I have completed studio taping a teaching on the 33 of the Old Testament books, and have entire book of Revelation. We the three largest prophetic books re- have completed four of the six maining: Ezekiel, Jeremiah and Isaiah. DVDs and will then work on a Believe it or not, one of the most difficult study manual. We believe it will books is the Song of Solomon. It is a take at least five months to edit conversation with three different people the pictures and Scriptures on going on at one time. I hoped to have the the DVDs and I hope to make Bible completed on a set date, but now the entire teaching available feel it will be longer than first antici- later in 2012. This will be an pated. Just keep praying for me to finish advanced study series that can this assignment. be viewed in your home. We are NOT taking any advance orders for the series, and will only make it available when this much needed resource is complete and ready for home use. The Revelation in this book is needed now more than ever! HOPE YOU PLAN TO GET TO THIS Not just another book on angels. Discover the little-known Mizpah Covenant and its power to protect you and your family! A mother sends her young child off to school on the bus. Parents watch their child head off to war in a foreign land. An employee must travel through a dangerous part of town on their way to work. They all need protection from danger! I know the meeting is a long way off, but please make every effort to attend the Main Event at Abba’s House in Hixson, Tennessee. I will minister in five night services. The morning services will be preached by Beth Stephens, Jentezen Franklin, Damon Thomson and a special “Preach-a-Mania Tag Team” on Saturday morning! This is our largest and one of our best conferences all year long! There is a list of area hotels on the website at www.perrystone.org under “Conferences.” At this conference, we host Daughters of Rachel, Elijah’s Mantle, and Ladies luncheons, along with a Partner’s Banquet on Saturday night. The Saturday Item: BK-AA evening service beings at 4:30. Angels on Assignment (Hardcover Book)) Price: $15 Plus shipping & handling CREDIT CARD ORDERS CALL 423.478.3456 Please see the envelope’s shipping chart to calculate the shipping for your order. This event takes place Tuesday, October 18th – Saturday, October 22nd, 2011. WITHIN INCHES OF THE NEW YORK TIMES! A few months ago I received a call from our publisher that, during one four week period, our book IS GOD TRYING TO SPEAK TO YOU? In the last days God will reveal important insight, both warnings and instructions, through dreams and visions. Christians are often unsure what a dream means, or if the message is from the Lord. In my new book, How to Interpret Dreams and Visions, I will explain in simple terms how God can use dreams and visions to bring you warning or instruction. Below are the topics: Purging Your House and Pruning Your Family ì The Last Days – Time That we Pierce the Veil Tree came very, very ì The Dream Factor close to being a New ì Dreams – Amazing Purpose for These Revelations York Times best selling ì Why the Symbolism – Can’t God Make it Plain? book! The importance ì Learn to Listen to Your Wife’s Dreams and Warnings of this is that, once an author makes the list, it ì Why Are Some Dreams Delayed in Coming to Pass? opens the door for them to be invited on major ì Nightmares and Dirty Dreaming secular talk programs to discuss the book and ì False Prophets and False Dreams often give opinions on certain subjects. I was ì The Psychic Voices Verses the Prophetic Visions grateful that so many people were interested in ì What it Means When Dreaming of a Departed Loved One the book and the content was a great blessing ì The Law of “Double Dreaming” to their lives. As a reader of this magazine, ì Can a Warning Dream be Changed Through Prayer? always remember that when you purchase a ì The Meaning of the Symbolism in Dreams book directly from the VOE ministry, it helps the ministry. Of course we give the Lord all of the I have attempted to make this glory for his favor! book an important source to answer questions and present vital insight that every believer can use and apply THE OCI FACILITY to their lives. One chapter deals with In the next issue of the VOE Magazine, I hope 50 symbols found in the Bible that are to have the entire building plan for The Omega often in spiritual dreams. This sec- Center International (OCI) and unveil the archi- tion can actually assist a person in tect’s drawing for our readers. I believe you will interpreting the meaning of a warn- be surprised at the beauty and size of the facil- ing dream. One woman said, “I didn’t ity. Eventually, we will host a yearly Partner’s believe it when you said that Perry, homecoming, a major summer camp meeting, but after reading the book, it is not and monthly youth gatherings there. It will also only accurate, but it greatly helped be a place where youth can gather each day at a me more than any other book I have café to enjoy fellowship and study. The estimat- read.” Personally, I love this subject and this may be one of my favorite ed cost of the main facility is about $15 million. books that I have written. I believe God will supernaturally help me com- You can order the book directly from the Voice of Evangelism office, plete the building debt free, so I can concentrate or you can also order the Manna-fest package, which includes the audio on the future youth camp. Trust me, I would CDs of Fred Stone and T.L. Lowery when I interviewed them concerning never even consider this project unless I knew fasting and prayer — the two spiritual weapons that can make the the Lord was with me and directing the vision. impossible possible! VOICE OF EVANGELISM : : MAY JUNE 2011 17 Inside the Ministry ... continued from page 3 LOOK WHO’S TURNING 50! The First Lady of VOE, the beloved Pam Stone, will soon celebrate a great milestone in her life as she turns 50 on Monday, September 19th. Mark this date if you wish to send her a card or greeting in advance to honor this wonderful wife, mother, and friend to us all. mediately closed my mouth and he began praying. A few days before he passed away, I spent the night with him in the hospital room and at Life Care Center. One night I began praying in the Spirit and the Lord gave dad a message in tongues and interpretation. The Spirit spoke that the hand of God was upon him from the moment of his birth, and the Lord carried him throughout his entire ministry, from a young man until he retired. The word concluded, “And my hand shall come for you at the appointed time and bring you home to me.” On May 10th at 11:15 in the morning, the hand of God reached down and scooped his soul and spirit out of a withered body and brought dad’s spirit home. As a young man, dad was caught up in the Spirit and saw the outer edge of the Holy City of New Jerusalem. Now he is inside that city! I believe the first words he heard were,” Well done, son.” SPECIAL NOTE: On behalf of mom and the entire Stone family, we want to thank those who sent a donation to the Omega Ranch project in memory of dad. May God bless your children and grandchildren! THE STONE REPORT If you have a computer, please log on to our website and click on the left side of the screen on the Stone Report. This is a taped message about nine minutes, in which I share with you detailed information that I am unable to share in the brief time I have at the conclusion of the Manna-fest telecast. This is one of the best ways of keeping you informed about the larger details of the ministry. I also share any new resources being made available. 18 VOICE OF EVANGELISM : : MAY JUNE 2011 There will be more updates in the next issue. Thank you for being friends and partners of the ministry, and also thank you for honoring my father, Fred Stone. MOM EXPRESSES HER GRATITUDE I wanted to personally thank everyone for your kind expressions of love, prayers, and sympathy given to me after the passing of my husband, Fred Stone. I also thank you for your many prayers for him during his illness. Although God chose to take him to his heavenly home, and we miss him very much, we know he is where he longed to be. He fought the good fight and kept the faith, his battles are now over and his victories are won! Your love and concern was overwhelming, which means so much to me. I have received hundreds of cards and the family has also received hundreds of messages through e-mails, Facebook, and messages of condolences through the Fike Funeral Home website. I don’t believe Fred realized the impact his ministry had on people. I had requested that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Omega Ranch Fred Stone Memorial Fund and your response was overwhelming! All I can say is thank you, thank you, thank you, and God bless all of you. – Juanita Stone June 30-July 01, 2011 Delmarva-DC Church of God With Bishop Ronald Martin Chesapeake Conference Center 14192 Cokesbury Road Seaford, DE 19947 Phone: (410) 531-5351 Website: www.cogdelmarva-dc.org July 14-17, 2011 Perry Stone’s Annual Conference in Louisville Evangel World Prayer Conference Center 6900 Billtown Road Louisville, KY 40299 Phone: (502) 964-3304 Website: www.worldprayercenter.org July 22-24, 2011 Trinity Chapel With Pastor Jason Bolin 4665 Macland Road Powder Springs, GA 30127 Phone: (770) 222-7023 Website: www.trinitychapel.org August 17-21, 2011 Christ Temple Church Perry Stone’s Annual Conference Christ Temple Church 2400 Johnstown Road Huntington, WV 25701 Phone: (304) 525-2400 Website: www.christtemplechurch.net August 26-28, 2011 Family Faith Church With Pastor Jeff Hackleman 202 South Thomason Willis, TX 77378 Phone: (936) 291-9458 Website: www.familyfaith.ws September 9-11, 2011 Victory Christian Center With Pastor Sharon Daugherty 7700 S. Lewis Avenue Tulsa, OK 74136 Phone: (918) 491-7700 Website: www.victory.com September 13, 2011 Community Family Church With Pastor Tommy Bates 11875 Taylor Mill Road Independence, KY 41051 Phone: (859) 356-8851 Website: www.cfcky.com September 23-25, 2011 First Family Church of Dallas With Pastor Walter Hallam 10715 Garland Road Dallas, TX 75218 Phone: (214) 324-5415 Website: www.firstfamilychurch.org Service Times: Friday at 7:00 pm Saturday & Sunday at 10:00 am & 6:00 pm October 2-5, 2011 Lenexa Christian Center With Pastor Mike Purkey 17500 W 87th Street Lenexa, KS 66219 Phone: (913) 888-1559 Website: www.lenexachristian.org Service Times: Sunday at 9:00 am, 11:00 am & 6:30 pm Monday - Wednesday at 7:00 pm October 7-9, 2011 The Refreshing Center With Pastor Jerry Collins 1621 Bob White Blvd Pulaski, VA 24301 Phone: (540) 980-8880 Website: www.refreshingcenter.org Service Times: Friday at 7:00 pm Saturday at 10:00 am & 6:00 pm Sunday at 10:45 am & 6:00 pm October 15, 2011 TL Lowery Conference Center With Dr. TL Lowery TL Lowery Global Ministry Center 340 Paul Huff Parkway Cleveland, TN 37312 Phone: (423) 473-4562 Website: www.tllowery.org Service Time: Saturday at 5:00 pm For more information please visit out website at WWW.PERRYSTONE.ORG VOICE OF EVANGELISM : : MAY JUNE 2011 19 VOICE OF EVANGELISM OUTREACH MINISTRIES P.O. 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