Mark's WEPASA Ministries

Washington Corps Visit

Markmack59 — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 19:23:02 +0000

Had a wonderful Corps visit today to Washington Pa. with Captains Mike and Admanda Jung. The Captains are a great team and work so well together. The people in Washington will learn to Love the Jungs and their ministry. A good message today concerning living by faith from the book of Ruth. Elimelech choose not to trust God for his family and moved to Moab during the famine…thus started the book of Ruth. I thought it was interesting that Lot’s daughter’s decided not to trust God for their seed/offspring…thus started the nations of Moab and Ammon! What am I not trusting God with today?
Good Word today Captain Michael.

Men’s Camp 2010

Markmack59 — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 01:25:38 +0000

Ezekiel 37 Comments requested

Markmack59 — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 01:20:10 +0000

Would you like to give me your comments on Ezekiel 37:1-14.

Step 1: Reading the text aloud

Listen for words or phrases that have initial impact upon you. What jumps out as being significant to the text?
What picture is this text initially creating on the screen of your imagination?

Step 2: Pressing Deeper

What previous memories (in the text) are stirred in the re-reading of this text?
What is our historical baggage? (in the text)

What questions does the text raise for you?

Are there elements of the text that pose a stumbling block to you?
Is there anything surprising about the passage?
What emotions does it create within you?
What tone is represented in the narrative? What are you hearing Ezekiel say?
Is this text saying anything specific about God?

Step 3

Why might this text be important for contemporary listeners?

Why might this text be important for The Salvation Army?

Thank you!

227 Men bowl in Tournament in Butler!

Markmack59 — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 02:36:54 +0000

The Advent Season

Markmack59 — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 20:11:39 +0000

This Advent season begins early here at DHQ here in Wepasa. Our Thanksgiving service was held in New Kensington with our special guest Lt. Colonel Richard Dean. What a turnout for our service; over 300 in attendance. The previous week, we were asked to conduct the Thanksgiving service for the northern Corps at Erie. It was nice to play guitar with my good friend Major Walter, but it wasn’t so much fun driving home in a blizzard! Major Walter informs me, this is an everyday occurance in Erie!

From there the Mackneer express conducted the Sunday morning worship meeting on the second Sunday in Advent at the New Kensington Corps. Our good friends Captains Elvie and Colleen Carter are doing a great job at New Ken, and had a wonderful day planned for us.

While preparing for the morning message, “The Mighty God”, I came across these interesting comments from Isaiah 9 and El Gibbor.

“He is the Divine Warrior, or a Hero divine! He has superhuman prowess, not simply because the Spirit of the Almighty God rests upon him in anointing, but because the nature of essential deity resides within Him!’ Beacon Commentary

“El Gibbor” is really the essence of who the mighty God is. “El” means power strength and Power. “Gibbor” means the “Mighty God as a Warrior and champion.”

“The decisions of a king make or break a kingdom and a kingdom designed to be everlasting demands a wisdom like that of the everlasting God. In this case, like God because He is God, the Mighty God (El Gibbor) the title given to the Lord him self in Isaiah 10:21,22. Plainly Isaiah means us to take seriously the “El Gibbor” component of this name, as of Immanuel. ” Alex Motyer

To make sure I was pronoucing “El Gibbor” correctly I found this good hebrew website which actually pronounces the words for you. Check it out at: http://www.hebrew4christians.com/index.html

This week we finished up the Treasures for Children program for Allegheny County which my wife coordinates, with the help of our DHQ staff. With the help from the Women’s auxiliary, over 30,000 toys are collected and delivered to the Allegheny Corps. It’s not kettles, but it’s lots of hard work!

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year!

Allegheny Valley Men

Markmack59 — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:22:42 +0000

Allegheny Valley Men
The Men from AV recently had their annual hoagie sale to raise money for their men to go to Men’s Camp. Through their efforts, over $1200.00 was raised. Good work men, and see you in September at Men’s Camp.

Men’s Bowling Tournament

Markmack59 — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:54:23 +0000

The Divisional Bowling Tournament took place in Sharon over the weekend with over 200 men showing up. Thank you to everyone who came to bowl, and especially the Corps Officers for bringing your Men to participate.
We had a total of 22 Corps and 2 ARC’s that brought men to the event, and joined in at Thornton Hall, for 4 games of Bowling.
The Sharon Corps once again served as a great host for the day, providing coffee and donuts in the morning, and a great lunch.
40 Men took advantage of a night at camp Allegheny to get an early start Saturday morning. Thank you Captain Carter for your devotions Friday night.
A special thanks to Debbie and Eric Blanchard for your Pizza and wings!

Pittsburgh Penguins-Men’s Night Out-February 9th

Markmack59 — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 01:59:07 +0000

If you’re reading this and you haven’t secured your ticket from your Corps Officer, time is running out! The Penguins are the hottest team in Hockey, and we’re lucky to get these tickets.

Merry Christmas

Markmack59 — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 03:09:02 +0000

It never ceases to amaze me what God is doing! I can’t help but think that Spiritual minded men in places of authority in our Corps, and in their homes, are making a difference! God is Blessing, and Corps are growing, and Men’s ministries in WEPASA are leading the way! For the Division we praise God for an additional +278 meetings!+1886 more men in those meetings. An increase of +576 more volunteer hours.

We are grateful for all the work and ministry that you are doing in your Corps.

Christmas Season

I’m sure by now you have volunteered in some form or fashion for your Corps Christmas effort! If not, make sure to give at least 1 day of your time to helping out with kettles, collecting toys, or distributing food baskets or visiting Nursing homes. What an encouragement to your Corps Officer when you offer yourself to volunteer.

Penguins Game

We are planning in the New year a Men’s night out at a Pittsburgh Penguins game. More information will be coming. If you are interested in going, make sure you let your Corps Officer know. Be watching for more details.

Men’s Camp 2007

Markmack59 — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 02:05:15 +0000

Men from the Northeast Ohio Division and the Western Pennsylvania Division united at Camp Allegheny for a weekend of fun, sporting events, bible studies and Worship. 350 men gathered Friday evening for the kickoff event entitled “Steelers and Browns” night. The football analogy united the men in divisional rivalry as the 2 host cities football teams battled the week before. Sporting events started after the keynote meeting and continue until the saturday evening program. Christian Comedian Justin Fennell headlined the saturday evening program with his unique southern style and hilarious stories.

Sunday Morning found all the men joining in united worship as Major Charles Kelly delivered the morning message. Men came from all around the room to kneel and pray at the altar in repentance and rededication of their lives to the Lord Jesus.

Leadership for the weekend was under the direction of Divisional leaders, Major Robert Reel from Western Pa. and Lt. Colonel Bill LaMarr from Northeast Ohio. Major Reel lead the Sunday morning worship and Colonel LaMarr shared his personal testimony for the men.

God wonderfully united the events of the weekend as He wonderfully united the hearts of the men together in worship. Only by His Spirit could this be accomplished, and only for HIS Glory!