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With everything we see happening in our world today perhaps this was meant to be shared now more than ever.
Sometimes when things are shared ahead of time it will bring revelations to open eyes and ears later in the future.
This was written back in Spring of 2020-
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THE WAKE-UP CALL by Darlene Applegate Copyright © September 2020 by Darlene Applegate All rights reserved. Neither this publication nor any part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the author, dapplegate86@gmail. com. Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188, USA. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations marked (NIV) are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. Printed in Canada
The Wake-Up Call
My mom gave me a magazine called Turning Points by
Dr. David Jeremiah in April of 2019. Dr. Jeremiah
mentions the frequency of natural disasters, wars,
unnatural desires and untreatable diseases and
questioned when the next pandemic would come upon
the world. I put the magazine back in my Bible case to
give to my mom at church, but almost a year later in
March of 2020, I found it. As I read it again, the words
started to jump off the pages. My husband wakes up
early every morning and at times, he’ll say to the rest of
us, “It’s time to wake up.” I believe God is allowing this
pandemic to wake up the world and His church
(believers). An urgency was placed on my heart to share
a message of awakening for the church, signs (events) to
take place before Jesus returns to the earth and to share
the gospel. Pondering each of these areas came this
writing, The Wake-Up Call. Troubles will come to each of
us in this life if they haven’t already. Who and where we
turn for help will lead us into a wonderful future God has
promised or a future ending in destruction.
The content of this paper is intended to share
information, to make people aware of the TRUTH. Many
Christian’s are stepping out because they BELIEVE they
are to share what they know so that people will
QUESTION the things happening around them. It’s the
HOPE that more will come to SEE how it is related to
what the Bible tells us and what will come to LIFE in the
future. If you grew up not knowing what the Bible
teaches, I pray that this will give you the DESIRE to learn
more for your own wellbeing. What you read is your
own responsibility to research for yourself and what you
do with that information is entirely up to you. May your
SPIRIT be SENSITIVE to these WORDS and may you know
what is the TRUTH in your LIFE, so you can make the best
decisions for you and your family in the days ahead.
There are many things that are being shared through
emails and online warnings given by individuals who
believe they MUST share. Perhaps some of what they
are saying is the TRUTH? Would the fear of the unknown
stop you or I from speaking out? Fear can break down
our body’s immune system leaving us physically ill. I
know because I came from a place of living in fear that
made me sick. Are there things being put in place now
that seem good but could be bad in the end?
When you ASK, SEEK and KNOCK you shall know the
TRUTH and the Truth shall set you FREE!! In the end the
only person you will be answering for is yourself, so do
your best to be open minded to LISTEN and always TEST
the SPIRITS from which you are hearing it from. May God
guide all of us in the days ahead…
Before addressing the section of the wake-up call for the
church, I want to share the promise of Jesus’ return to
the earth. The apostle Peter wrote, “Most importantly,
I want to remind you in the last days scoffers will come,
mocking the truth and following their own desires. They
will say, “What happened to the promise that Jesus is
coming again?” …But you must not forget this one thing,
dear friends: A day is like a thousand years to the Lord,
and a thousand years is like a day. The Lord isn’t really
being slow about His promise, as some people think. No,
He is being patient for your sake. He does not want
anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent.
But the day of the Lord will come as unexpectedly as a
thief (2 Peter 3:3-4a, 8-10a).” “When people are saying,
“Everything is peaceful and secure,” then disaster will
fall on them as suddenly as a pregnant woman’s labour
pains begin. And there will be no escape (1
Thessalonians 5:3).”
I watched a video on you tube of Pastor Conner Conlon’s
teaching of The Wolf is at the Door. Pastor Conlon
mentioned that living as a Christian in America today
won’t be easy. The Bible says we will be persecuted for
our faith; just as some of our brothers and sisters around
the world are now being persecuted for following Christ
(see 2 Timothy 3:12). Believers are not only to WAKE UP
but RISE UP, PRAY and FIGHT FOR TRUTH. Has the church
in our western society moved away from giving God’s
Word authority in the church and in our own lives? Has
the church today fallen asleep, compromising or editing
God’s Word? There is a warning in the Bible for those
who ADD or TAKE away from God’s Word. “If anyone
adds anything to what is written here, God will add to
that person the plagues described in this book. And if
anyone removes any of the words from this book of
prophecy, God will remove that person’s share in the
tree of life and in the holy city that are described in this
book (see Revelation 22:18-19).” “Every Word of God
proves true. He is a shield to all who come to Him for
protection. Do not add to HIS words, or HE may rebuke
you and expose you as a liar (Proverbs 30:5-6).” The
apostle Paul was once a man who persecuted Christians
but when he received Jesus, his life was changed leading
others to Christ. Paul wrote, “Through the power of the
Holy Spirit who lives within us, carefully guard the
precious truth that has been entrusted to you (2 Timothy
1:14).” The apostle John was given a vision where the
Lord told him, “Write down what you have seen-both
the things that are now happening and the things that
will happen (Revelation 1:19).” John addressed various
churches in Asia warning them about their specific
shortcomings. Would any of these warnings back then
be given to the church today (Revelation 2 & 3)?
Have traditions within the church replaced the leading
of the Holy Spirit? Do pastors and leaders within the
church point others to Jesus to save them from their sins
and the future destruction that is coming for
unbelievers? Is the truth about who Jesus is and why he
came to earth being taught in the church? Jesus is the
Son of the living God, one of the three persons of our
triune God; God the Father, God the Son and God the
Holy Spirit (see John 8:16-20, John 10:30, 14: 6-7, & 1
John 5:20). “Christ is the visible image of the invisible
God. He existed before anything was created and is
supreme over all creation, for through Him God created
everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. He
made the things we can see and the things we can’t see
(Colossians 1:15-16a).” Jesus came to earth to save
people from their sins and have eternal life. Is the church
today being influenced by TV, social media and
government laws?
Jesus said before He returns, “Many will turn away from
me and betray and hate each other (Matthew 24:10).”
What will cause this falling away from the faith?
Persecution (see Matthew 24:9)! Are believers today
living passionately for Christ or are you and I shrinking
back, blending in with the world’s ways of living. Do we
allow money, attitudes, materialism, pleasures, sexual
immortality and self-sufficiency to get in the way of
reflecting Jesus in our lives? Does our words, actions or
the tone of our voice trigger chaos or dissension within
our homes, families, friends, co-workers or within the
church? Do we recognize the shortcomings of others?
Could it be we recognize it in other people because we
have the same weaknesses in our own life? Do we have
the desire to hear from God? Are we in fellowship with
God reading the Bible, letting His Word penetrate into
our souls, listening for His voice to lead us so we’re not
led astray? Is our own pride stopping us from hearing
God as He tries to change us? Is there something in our
daily life that we know God is asking us to change, give
up or turn away from? When you and I are convicted in
an area of our life, do we read our Bible for God’s
direction? Are we teachable?
Do people in our life see the same kind of love,
compassion and forgiveness that Jesus extends to us? Is
there hurt, blame or resentment from our past that we
?
still carry around today that might go back as far as our
childhood? Are you and I not willing to face the hurt or
unforgiveness because it’s painful? From this hurt, do
we end up hurting others in our own life? Do you or I
feel resentment or hurt when we see or even think of a
person that’s hurt us? When we hurt someone, one of
the most difficult things to do is to admit it, ask for
God’s forgiveness and apologize to that person. How
can we expect those around us to take us seriously as
we share Jesus and His love if there’s unforgiveness or
bitterness in our hearts towards other people?
People are watching our lives to see if our faith is
genuine. God has directed me on many occasions to go
to a person I’ve hurt to say sorry and ask for their
forgiveness? My part was to trust God and let Him heal
my emotions. As His child, I’m to be obedient in doing
my part in restoring a broken relationship and leave
the outcome in God’s hands. When we humble
ourselves, God forgives and continues the process of
change in us. Would restoring a relationship show the
world that we are God’s children? As believers we
need to search our hearts asking if our lives reflect
who Jesus is? As part of the Church, are you and I
ready to stand firm for Jesus knowing there will be
difficulties to live for Christ in the days to come (see 2
Timothy 3:1-5)?
Signs to Look for before Christ Returns - We live in a fast
paced world where information is available to us
instantly. Is there a threat today with the increasing
speed of the advancement in technology? Are the
current events in the world today including the
pandemic paving the way for those with an agenda of a
one world government? Are we moving closer to a
cashless society as predicted? Cash is not being accepted
in some stores as the virus stays on paper for a period of
time. Credit cards and online purchases are surging. Dr.
Jeremiah mentioned a microchip has been made in
Sweden today the size of a grain of rice that is able to be
put under the skin of your hand between the thumb and
finger, storing information, giving access to homes and
offices. He also mentioned that today people in Sweden
use this technology with the national railway system for
entrance to the train. Will the technology down the road
give more control to employers over their employees?
Could the benefits we enjoy today from technology
including the 5G some day have a reverse effect on our
future and health?
Is the Debt Forgiveness Program being offered by the
government to reduce debt (mortgages, loans, credit
cards) a part of the advancement of the one world
government? Is the IMF (International Monitoring
Funds) a part of backing up this movement known as
World Debt Reset Program? Will people need to do
something in exchange for signing up for the Debt
Forgiveness program? Will there be incentives to go
along with this agenda enticing people to sign up and be
a part of the program? What if the incentive to agree to
the debt forgiveness program or to take the vaccination
included unrestricted travel and unrestricted living in a
full lockdown? Would you sign up immediately thinking
this is too good to be true? What could happen to those
Monetary
who refuse to sign up? Would those people be treated
harshly, removed from their homes? Where would they
be taken? Would the right to make choices down the
road be taken away from you and I? Does this sound like
anything we’ve seen in the past, in this country or
abroad? People in the past were mistreated and hurt by
governing authorities but also oppressed by the church
who were to represent God. People in our country were
treated terribly during the time when children were
pulled away from their parents, homes and put into
residential schools. Let me say BOLDLY, those giving the
orders orthose whofollowed orders either unknowingly
or knowingly DID NOT REPRESENT JESUS CHRIST. There
are people today who are suffering from the past abuse
who are angry and hurt. Jesus loves every person on the
earth and He would never hurt people! He is the answer
to healing in all of our lives.
George Orwell wrote a novel called 1984 that Iread back
in high school that centered around big brother is
watching you. In this novel, it was through technology
people were being watched in their homes, a form of
control over them. Could the events taking place today,
someday lead us down the road of being forced to take
the mark the Bible warns us of? The apostle John had a
vision and wrote this, “He (the Antichrist) required
everyone - small and great, rich and poor, free and slave
- to be given a mark on the right hand or on the
forehead. And no one could buy or sell anything without
that mark, which was either the name of the beast (antichrist) or the number representing his name. Wisdom is
antichrist)
needed here. Let the one with understanding solve the
meaning of the number of the beast, for it is the number
of a man. His number is 666 (Revelation 13:16-18).”
People who take the mark of the antichrist (an evil spirit
of satan) show allegiance to an economic system a man
promotes and his rebellion against God.
Let us learn from past history from the evil that came
from Hilter and the Roman Empire. The emperor Nero
symbolized all the evils of the Roman Empire. Nero’s
name in Greek represents numbers that total 666. Some
refer to 666 that it could represent the unholy trinity of
satan, the first beast (known as the antichrist) and the
second beast (known as a false prophet). Whatever
specific application the number is given, the number
symbolizes the WORLDWIDE dominion and complete
evil of this unholy trinity designed to undo Christ’s work
and overthrow Him (see footnote Life Application Study
Bible Rev. 13:16-18,18).
The Bible doesn’t tell us exactly when or how this mark
will be implemented but does warn us not to take the
mark. Antichrist forces have lived in every generation
that have been hostile to Jesus Christ and will continue
to work their evil belittling Jesus life, His work, death
and resurrection. They will claim Jesus is not God and
didn’t come in a human body born of a virgin (see 1 John
4:1-3). I was taught by my pastor that you can recognize
a false prophet or teacher by asking who they believe
Jesus is. John wrote, “Who is a liar? Anyone who says
Jesus is not the Christ. Anyone who denies the Father
THE false prophet). Whatever
and the Son is an anti-christ (1 John 2:22).” False
prophets will claim they are speaking from the Spirit of
God but are lying, having the spirit of deception (satan)
in them.
In the coming days, people will reject the truth and
listen to teachers with deceptive spirits (demons) that
will tell people what they want to hear. Some will even
teach that it is wrong to be married, wrong to eat certain
foods, will be greedy to get a hold of your money (see 1
Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, 2 Peter 2:1-3). “Many
will follow their evil teaching and shameful immorality.
And because of these teachers, the way of TRUTH will
be slandered (2 Peter 2:2).” “For this lawlessness is
already at work secretly and it will remain secret until
the one who is holding it back steps out of the way. Then
the man of lawlessness (anti-christ) will be revealed (2
Thessalonians 2:7-8a, see 9-12).” Question to ponder; is
this lawlessness at work secretly in our world today? Ask
yourself, does a person teaching get offended when you
ask for scriptures to back up their message? Faithful
leaders speak truth from the Holy Spirit and that brings
conviction to a person’s heart, to change their ways. Our
sin nature doesn’t want to be told what to do.
How does the Bible describe the antichrist? God gave
revelations for the future end times to both Daniel and
John. Satan is referred to as the dragon and his two evil
accomplices are referred to as beasts. These two beasts
will work together to take control of the whole world.
The first beast is known as the antichrist, a false messiah
and this person will be given political power. All people
and this person will be given political power. All people
will be required to take the mark of the antichrist. This
mark of the Antichrist is designed to mock the seal that
God places on His followers. By not taking the mark is
committing yourself entirely to God. Angels of God will
put the seal of God on the foreheads of his servants
(believers) for protection (see Rev. 7:2-3). There will be a
period of time, three and half years (42 months) where
the Antichrist will have authority to do whatever he
wants, wage war against God’s people and conquer
them. The Antichrist will rule over all people and nations
and even stage a false resurrection and claim his fatal
wound had been healed. The world will marvel at this
miracle and many people will give allegiance to the
antichrist. People of this world (unbelievers) will
worship the Antichrist and satan (see Revelation 13,
Daniel 7-9). Jesus said, “If anyone tells you ‘Look here is
the Messiah’ or, ‘There he is’, don’t believe it. For false
messiahs and false prophets will rise up and perform
great signs and wonders so as to deceive, if possible,
even God’s chosen ones. See, I have warned you about
this ahead of time (Matthew 24:23-25).”
Holy Spirit who appears to do good and is given power by
satan to do miracles on behalf of the Antichrist
deceiving people who belong to this world. The false
prophet will demand all people to worship the
Antichrist…anyone refusing to do so will die (see
Revelation 13:13-15). Believers will suffer the wrath
satan inflicts upon them but there will be no spiritual
There will be and are many false prophets in the world,
but THE false prophet will be the only one who directly
works with the antichrist under satan's direction.
The false prophet is the second beast, a counterfeit of the
There will be and are many false prophets in the world,
but THE false prophet will be the only one who directly
works with the antichrist under satan’s direction. The
false prophet is the second beast, a counterfeit of the
Holy Spirit who appears to do good and is given power by
satan to do miracles on behalf of the antichrist
deceiving people who belong to this world. The false
prophet will demand all people to worship the
antichrist…anyone refusing to do so will die (see
Revelation 13:13-15). Believers will suffer the wrath
satan inflicts upon them but there will be no spiritual
antichrist
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antichrist
antichrist
harm done to their soul. Jesus said, “But when you are
arrested and stand trial, don’t worry in advance about
what to say. Just say what God tells you at that time, for
it is not you who will be speaking, but the Holy Spirit. A
brother will betray his brother to death, a father will
betray his own child, and children will rebel against their
parents and cause them to be killed. And everyone will
hate you because you are my followers. But the one who
endures to the end will be saved (Mark 13:11-13). God
has promised His children (believers), “I will never fail
you. I will never abandon you. So, we can say with
confidence, the Lord is my helper, so I will have no fear.
What can mere people do to me (Hebrews 13:5b-6)?
The Bible tells us there will be a time people will live in
birth pains. Jesus said before he returns, “Watch out
that no one deceives you. For many will come in my
name, claiming, ‘I am Christ’ and will deceive many. You
will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that
you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the
end is still to come. Nation will rise against nation, and
kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and
earthquakes in various places. All these are the
beginning of birth pains. Then you will be handed over
to the persecuted and put to death and you will be hated
by all nations because of me. At that time many will turn
away from the faith and will betray and hate each other,
and many false prophets will appear and deceive many
people. Because of the increase of wickedness, the love
of most will grow cold, but he who stands firm to the
be
end will be saved (Matthew 24:4-13 N.I.V).” Are we
living in the time of “birth pains”?
I’ve been encouraged by pastors to keep an eye on what
is happening today in Israel. It is the key to the end
times. The Lord said there would be a gathering of God’s
people back to Israel (see Ezekiel 34:13, Jeremiah 16:15)
and to-date, there are 108 nations that have returned
from around the world to Israel. Preparations are
underway to rebuild God’s Temple in the land He gave
the people of Israel (His chosen ones) and objects such
as harps and Ephod (gowns for the Levi priests) are now
under construction. The Lord’s temple in Jerusalem is
where the anti-christ will stand saying he is god and
order people to worship only him. A military leader is
rising with powers in the middle east (involving
Turkey/Syria) preparing an army? Will regional wars
follow between the northern and southern nations
centering around the Arabic and the Muslim nations?
Two of the three majority Muslim nations now have
official peace treaties with Israel. Nations surrounding
Israel in the past (including Saudi Arabi and Egypt) have
been both enemies and allies of Israel. Saudi Arabia has
declared to the northern nation that the dome of the
rock, the mosque is not the real mosque in Jerusalem
but that it is in Saudi Arabia. They also said that the
Jewish people own the land where the mosque sits and
should be allowed to rebuild the temple of God. Saudi
Arabia has become frustrated with Turkey and has
started to boycott dealings with Turkey. A pipeline is
being built in the east Mediterranean Sea by Egypt along
with France and Italy that supports the Israel-CyprusGreece trilateral deal. Will Turkey who is excluded from
this deal become jealous of the economic situation and
turn on the southern nations (see TV7 Israel news)? Are
these events taking place leading to what the Bible says?
Daniel was spoken to in a vision, “you must understand
that the events you have seen in your vision relate to the
time of the end (Daniel 8:17).” Troubles will come to the
city of Jerusalem because of rebellion and the turning
away from God (see Daniel 9). Other past visions
showed political leaders at war controlled by evil spirits
(see Daniel 7-8). “The ruler will make a treaty with the
people (Israel) for a period of one set of seven (7 years)
but after half this time (3 ½ years), he will put an end to
the sacrifices and offerings…he will set up a sacrilegious
object that causes desecration… (see Daniel 9:27).” A
king from the north (modern day Turkey) and king from
south attack each other at various times.Upon returning
to the north, the king, “will vent his anger against the
people of the Holy covenant (God’s people) and reward
those who forsake the covenant. His army will take over
the temple, pollute the sanctuary, put a stop to the daily
sacrifices (the removal of worship of the true God), and
set up the sacrilegious object …(see Daniel 11).” Jesus
said, “The day is coming when you will see what DANIEL
the prophet spoke about – the sacrilegious object
(statue of the anti-christ) that causes desecration
standing in the Holy place (Matthew 24:15).” The false
prophet orders all people to worship the statue (see
Revelation 13:13-15).
There are prophecies of the anti-christ conquering many
countries and even gain control over Egypt (see Daniel
11:40-42). The above seven-year peace treaty with Israel
that will be broken will open the way for the anti-christ
to attack Israel. “And he (the beast-anti-christ) was
given authority to do whatever he wanted for 42 months
(3 ½ years), (Revelation 13:5, see Daniel 11:36).” Israel’s
past pattern has been to look to Egypt for help instead
of looking to God. Israel will feel secure having had a
peace treaty in place with her surrounding nations but it
will be a false peace and that will be their downfall. Who
will you and I look to for help in the future – God or the
world?
The deceiver of this world (satan) was an angel in
heaven who wanted to be higher than God and so satan
was thrown out of heaven along with angels who
followed him. There will be battle between good (God)
and evil (satan) in the end time, “There was a war in
heaven. Michael (God’s angel) and his angels fought
against the dragon and his angels. And the dragon lost
the battle and he and his angels were forced out of
heaven. This great dragon-the ancient serpent called the
devil, or satan, the one deceiving the whole world-was
thrown down to the earth with all his angels (Revelation
12:7-9).” Satan knows he was defeated when Jesus rose
from the grave and his time on earth is getting shorter.
Satan will continue trying to deceive and take as many
people with him to that final destruction (see Revelation
19:19-21). All people will be resurrected and Jesus will
have the authority to judge everyone (see John 5:25-30).
Unbelievers will be punished…along with satan, the
antichrist and the false prophet (Revelation 20:10, 14-
15). There is a set time of judgement coming that
consists of seals (see Rev. 6, 8:1-5), trumpets (see Rev. 8
& 9) and bowls (see Rev. 16), that each contain seven
parts to each judgement (a time of horror). This paper
doesn’t cover all the events before Christ returns or for
the end of time. Read the Bible asking the Holy Spirit to
direct your search. There are believers who have studied
this topic for years and written books that are available
as resources as well.
The Promise of Jesus Return
There are different views on the timing of Jesus return
to gather His church (believers). Some people believe
Jesus will return before the tribulation, some believe it
will be in the middle of the tribulation and others
believe it will be at the end of the tribulation. The
important thing is that each of us is prepared. There is
no middle ground with God; you’re either accepting God
or rejecting Him. Paul wrote, “Concerning the coming of
our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathering to Him, …
saying that the day of the Lord has already come. Don’t
let anyone deceive you in any way, for that day will not
come, until the rebellion occurs and the man of
lawlessness (Antichrist) is revealed, the man doomed for
destruction. He will oppose and will exalt himself over
everything that is called God or is worshipped, so that
he sets himself up in God’s temple (Jerusalem),
have the authority to judge everyone (see John 5:25-30).
Unbelievers will be punished…along with satan, the
antichrist and the false prophet (Revelation 20:10, 14-
15). There is a set time of judgement coming that
consists of seals (see Rev. 6, 8:1-5), trumpets (see Rev. 8
& 9) and bowls (see Rev. 16), that each contain seven
parts to each judgement (a time of horror). This paper
doesn’t cover all the events before Christ returns or for
the end of time. Read the Bible asking the Holy Spirit to
direct your search. There are believers who have studied
this topic for years and written books that are available
as resources as well.
The Promise of Jesus Return
There are different views on the timing of Jesus return
to gather His church (believers). Some people believe
Jesus will return before the tribulation, some believe it
will be in the middle of the tribulation and others
believe it will be at the end of the tribulation. The
important thing is that each of us is prepared. There is
no middle ground with God; you’re either accepting God
or rejecting Him. Paul wrote, “Concerning the coming of
our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathering to Him, …
saying that the day of the Lord has already come. Don’t
let anyone deceive you in any way, for that day will not
come, until the rebellion occurs and the man of
lawlessness (Antichrist) is revealed, the man doomed for
destruction. He will oppose and will exalt himself over
everything that is called God or is worshipped, so that
he sets himself up in God’s temple (Jerusalem),
(antichrist)
proclaiming himself to be God (see 2 Thessalonians
2:1-4, N.I.V.).” Jesus will return to the earth to set up
His Kingdom. “Immediately after the anguish of
those days…then at last, the sign that the Son of
Man is coming will appear in the heavens and there will
be deep mourning among all the people of the earth.
And they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds
of heaven with power…will send out His angels …will
gather His chosen ones from all over the world… (see
Matthew 24:29-31).” Unbelievers will mourn when their
eyes are opened that they didn’t listen to the truth
realizing they were deceived.
Past Patterns - There will be a moment when God says
enough is enough and God’s wrath will come. When
nations of the past turned away from God such as in
Noah’s day, God allowed the evil to unfold to open the
eyes of people who didn’t know Him but also to bring
back those who were falling away from God. When
there was no repentance for sins, judgement came. Is
the world today resembling a past pattern? The people
in Noah’s day were deceived by false prophets and were
living self centered lives ignoring God. There was
increasing evil, wickedness and sexual immorality
(Genesis 6:11-12). Is there today increasing evil,
increasing wickedness, increasing sexual immorality and
increasing self centredness? Is God being set aside,
ignored in our culture? Is the education today pointing
children to God or away from Him? Are children being
taught how God created the world? Are children being
led astray in school about the truth of their gender,
how God created them? Are children being led from the
truth of God’s plan for marriage between a man and
woman? Does television, media, music, social online
interactions steer children and young adults to Christ or
away from Him? Do all of these things shape the mind
to believe worldly lies, attitudes and lifestyle choices
that are in opposition to God’s Word and entrance into
the Kingdom of God (see 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, 18-20)?
When Jesus comes back to take His children, He will
spare believers from the wrath of judgement to come
just like Noah and his family were spared before the
flood came. Even though Noah and his family were
saved, they lived in the world with wickedness around
them before the destruction came. People thought
Noah was crazy building an ark since it had never rained
before on the earth at that time but He obeyed God
(Hebrews 11:7). The ground was watered from the soil
beneath it (see Genesis 2:4-6). When the Son of Man
(Jesus) returns, it will be like it was in Noah’s day. In
those days before the flood, the people were enjoying
banquets and parties and weddings right up to the time
Noah entered his boat. People didn’t realize what was
going to happen until the flood came and swept them all
away. That is the way it will be when the Son of Man
(Jesus) returns (See Matthew 24:36-42).”
HOPE For Believers - We’ve been told to stay alert, stand
firm, look for the signs of Jesus return and hold onto the
promise of eternal life. “So be strong and courageous!
Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the
Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will
neither fail you nor abandon you (Deuteronomy 31:6).”
Paul encouraged the Thessalonian believers, “And now
dear brothers and sisters, we want you to know what
will happen to the believers who have died so you will
not grieve like people who have no hope. For since we
believe that Jesus died and was raised to life again, we
also believe that when Jesus returns, God will bring back
with Him the believers who have died. We tell you this
directly from the Lord: We who are still living when the
Lord returns will not meet Him ahead of those who have
died. For the Lord Himself will come down from heaven
with a commanding shout, with the voice of the
archangel, and with the trumpet call of God. First, the
believers who have died will rise from their graves. Then,
together with them, we who are still alive and remain
on the earth will be caught up in the clouds to meet the
Lord in the air. Then we will be with the Lord forever. So,
encourage each other with these words(1 Thessalonians
4: 13-18).” John wrote about the end of time, “He will
wipe every tear from their eyes and there will be no
more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things
are gone forever (Revelation 21:4, see 1 Corinthian
15:35,40, 42-54-new bodies).” May these promises of
HOPE encourage you and I in the days to come.
The Gospel is the Good News for Everyone! - We are
living in the days of the gospel of grace. “For God so
loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that
whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have
eternal life. For God did not sent his Son into the world
to condemn the world, but to save the world through
Him (John 3:16-17, N.I.V.).” What is it we’re to believe
in? Every person on earth has been born with a sin
nature, originating from the fall in the garden with
Adam and Eve (see Genesis 3). From the fall, there is a
gap between God and every person because of our sin
nature. We’ve all said or done something wrong in our
life because we’re not perfect and that makes each one
of us a sinner (see Romans 3:23). We respond in hurtful
ways when we’ve been hurt. We try to be in control and
try to fix things in our own strength. The enemy (satan)
loves to take advantage of our sin nature by using our
weaknesses, worry and fears to try to tempt us to fall. I
know this all to well in my own life. God’s nature is pure
and Holy and He can’t be in the presence of sin; that’s
why God sent His Son Jesus to die on the cross for your
and my sins. There isn’t anything you or I have done
wrong that God wouldn’t forgive us for; that’s how
much He loves us. Jesus death on the cross broke the
power of sin and when Jesus rose from the grave, that
broke the power of spiritual death. When we believe,
Jesus takes our sin and exchanges it with HIS
righteousness and because of HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS,
we’re declared right before God (John 5:24).
There is nothing we can do to earn it or purchase it.
Jesus said, “Humans can reproduce only human life, but
the Holy Spirit gives birth to spiritual life (John 3:6).” The
gospel message is simple, “Repent of your sins and turn
to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near (Matthew
3:2).” God is looking for an inner change of the heart
(repentance)that will produce an outward change in our
lifestyle (obedience). Bad habits are hard to break and
sinful habits are even harder. The sinful nature you and
I were born with is very powerful and will dominate our
thinking unless we have a greater power to defeat it.
When we receive Jesus Christ, He has placed the power
of the Holy Spirit in us. You and I are not strong enough
to fight our sinful nature but the Holy Spirit is when we
let Him control our heart and mind to get rid of bad
habits and sinful things. “The Spirit who lives in you is
greater than the Spirit who lives in the world (1 John
4b).” John the Baptist said to the religious leaders of the
day, “Prove by the way you live that you have repented
of your sins and turned to God (Matthew 3:8).”
I wouldn’t be representing God properly if I didn’t share
this next part. The first time Jesus came to the earth,
God put in place a way for all people to be saved. When
Christ returns to the earth, he will gather His church and
bring judgement to those who choose to deny His Son
Jesus and instead followed the deceiver of this world,
satan. Jesus said, “You can enter God’s Kingdom only
through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad
and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way
(Matthew 7:13).” People have a misconception that hell
doesn’t exist. People believe scientists when they tell us
gravity exists; we should believe God when He tells us
hell exists. I’ve heard people say, how can a loving God
send people to hell. He doesn’t! God created all humans
in His own image (see Genesis 1:27, 2:7,18,21-24) and
gave each of us free will to make our own decisions. God
loves everyone but this doesn’t mean everyone will be
saved. Only those who choose to put their faith and
trust in Jesus will be saved. Some people will say, you
believe what you want and I’ll believe what I want. It’s
true we each can believe what we want but that doesn’t
change the “TRUTH” just because people don’t agree.
God is truth and He sets the standard for truth. Jesus
said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can
come to the Father except through me (John 14:6).”
Some people think you’re not showing love when you
share the hard-Biblical truth about the coming
judgement. Let me ask you this; if your neighbors’ house
was on fire, would you not try to warn and rescue them?
Knowing the truth of what is to come, is there an
urgency on our hearts to share the gift of salvation
through Christ with our children, grandchildren,
parents, friends and neighbours? God has given His
Word, the Bible to test every teaching and the gift of the
Holy Spirit to help discern truth from error. Paul wrote
“All scripture is inspired by God (God breathed) and is
useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize
what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are
wrong and teaches us to do what is right (2 Timothy
3:16-17).” Satan is out to destroy anyone he can make
doubt the Word of God (see 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12).
Years ago, my husband and I were invited by a couple
one night to their home. The evening started off with a
light conversation but then it was clear we’d been
invited for another reason. The enemy used this couple
neighbours’ house
who I never met before to try to persuade me to doubt
the gospel. All I kept saying to this couple was we
believe that Jesus is God’s Son who died for our sins,
what I’d been taught as a child. After I kept repeating
this, the lady of the house politely excused our visit.
God protected us that night but that evening, God
awakened and opened my eyes that I could have been
led astray.
People who lead by deception know scriptures and will
twist them slightly to sound convincing. Reflecting back
on that evening, I realized I wasn’t making it a priority in
my life to study the Bible, knowing the truth and hearing
His voice in order to recognize false teaching. This
experience could have easily taken me down the wrong
path of being one of those people the Bible speaks of
being deceived in the last days. “And many will turn
away from me (from the faith) and betray and hate each
other (Matthew 24:10).” Without God’s Word planted
firmly in my mind to live God’s way; would I have heard
Jesus say on his return, I never knew you? “Not
everyone who calls out to me, ‘Lord! Lord!’ will enter the
kingdom of heaven. Only those who actually do the will
of my Father in heaven will enter (Matt 7:21).” When
Jesus returns, He will expose people who sound religious
but have no personal relationship with Him, walking in
His ways.
Studying the Bible prophecies especially the
complicated book of Revelation has brought so many
questions. Maybe we’re not to grasp everything but just
believe and trust God at His Word that what He says will
happen; that’s what Faith is (see Hebrews 11). I have a
deep heartfelt concern for all people. Some reading this
will misunderstand me and it might come across as
judging. I want to tell you, I didn’t write this paper to
judge anyone, that’s between God and every individual
on the earth. I wrote this paper to pass along the truth
so each of us can do our own research and be prepared
for Jesus’ return.
My pastor encouraged me to love everyone and treat sin
the way God looks at it. God loves all people but hates
our sin. We are to treat all people the way Jesus did with
compassion and love. I don’t have it all together but I do
know Jesus changed my life and continues to refine
those areas (sins) in my life that still don’t reflect Him
properly. “For I am not ashamed of this Good News
about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving
everyone who believes (Romans 1:16).”
I was blessed to a have a boss who shared the truth
about Jesus with me every year at Christmas. It wasn’t
until after he passed, his wife told me that the two of
them prayed for me for years. The company I worked for
was sold and my boss said that the highlight of his 40
plus years of working for the company was the day
Darlene got saved. I kind of gulped and questioned why
this would be the highlight of such a long career. I
understand now. Another thing this couple did for me;
they showed me what God’s unconditional love looks
like from the way they lived their lives and how they
treated me with love and respect. My boss didn’t point
out all my flaws. I believe he kept praying for God to
work in my life through the Holy Spirit, to teach and
convict me when I would go off course. “For the Lord
knows every heart and knows every plan and thought. If
you seek Him, you will find Him. But if you forsake Him,
he will reject you forever (1 Chronicles 28:9b).”
It is our conscience that tells us that there is someone
out there bigger than ourselves. If you and I listen to our
conscience, we’ll begin a search and God promises it will
lead to Him. “Keep on seeking and you will find. Keep on
knocking and the door will be opened to you (Matthew
7:7b).” Jesus said, “You also must be ready all the time,
for the Son of Man will come when least expected
(Matthew 24:44).” “However, no one knows the day or
hour when these things will happen, not even the angels
in heaven or the Son himself. Only the Father knows
(Matthew 24:36).”
Doug, my boss would close our Christmas potluck
luncheons by saying; “You have nothing to lose by
believing but you have everything to lose by NOT
believing.” So, I’ll ask you what I was asked years ago
about my future, “IF THIS WAS YOUR LAST NIGHT ON
EARTH, ARE YOU 100% SURE YOU ARE GOING TO
HEAVEN.” If you aren’t 100% sure; please reach out to
myself or another believer.
After my daughter passed away, I found a note in her
Bible where she wrote down these four questions:
1) Do you believe in God?
2) Do you believe that Jesus died on the cross?
3) Why did he do that?
4) Salvation/Eternal Life: Do you know how you
receive that?
Once the good news has been shared with us, each of us
are held accountable to make a decision. Where you
spend eternity depends on your answer. We either
accept God’s gift or reject it. If you search with all your
heart Jesus said, “You will know the truth and the truth
will set you free (John 8:32)”.
ARE YOU READY
WHEN JESUS COMES BACK?
The Word of God
tells us who holds the FUTURE
BUT what does the FUTURE hold
for you?
If you want to be sure of your future, I encourage you to receive
Jesus Christ into your life. This is between you and God. The
moment you receive His free gift of salvation, your eternal life
begins. Jesus will be with you through the power of the Holy
Spirit living in you to comfort, convict, teach and encourage
you to live for Jesus. You will have peace that this world cannot
give you and will not live-in fear no matter what is going on in
your life. Jesus is the Hope for all people. If you’d like to come to
Jesus Christ, acknowledge you’re a sinner and accept His free
gift.
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank you for sending your Son Jesus to make a way for me to
be made right with you. I believe Jesus came to earth to die
on the cross shedding His blood for my sins (things I’ve done
wrong) and was raised from the dead to give me eternal life. I
believe Jesus Christ is the Messiah and is Lord. Please forgive
me for all of my sins. Thank you for loving me unconditionally
as your child. I pray with the power of the Holy Spirit living
in me that I can turn away from the things that are hurting
me and making my life more difficult. I believe in God; the
Father, Son and Holy Spirit who has the power to guide
my life to reflect Jesus’ love to others. I thank you for this
free gift of salvation You have given me today. Amen.
Date: ___________________________________________
“If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and
believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead,
you will be saved (Romans 10:9).”
References
Dr. David Jeremiah, Turning Points Magazine, 2019 issue,
Sign Me Up
Pastor Conner Conlon, The Wolf is at the Door (You Tube)
TV7 Israel News
Other Resources
1. Darlene’s personal journey of loss and unforgiveness, finding healing and forgiveness can be found on
You Tube: His Grace is Enough Darlene Applegate. Songs
from her journey or to order the book called His Grace is
Enough, visit cicheals.com.
Other music inspired for this journey is For I Am Here,
by Lily Bifolchi and Come to Me, by Lily Bifolchi and can
be found on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music and cicheals.
com.
2. My sister Sam Crow and I have gone through the
up and downs of life together. Her life story is a testimony of God’s faithfulness and provision when
she was healed from Lyme disease and restored
from alcohol addiction. Sam’s story is on YouTube,
samcrow-my-journey.
To order her books: 1. Rise up with the Hope of Healing and 2. The Story of my Life- My Cup of Poison, visit
cicheals.com, under other resources.
Today is a new day so let us give thanks.
Have you ever had a time in your life that you wished you had done something but fear held you back? Maybe it was an opportunity to do something but you let it pass you by in regret.
A few years ago I witnessed a very powerful testimony of a woman who wanted to be baptized. While attending church this particular Sunday she witness a man sharing his story and it began to light a fire within her. The man had chosen to get baptized as a very last minute decision claiming that the opportunity came one Sunday and he regretted not taking it. He had been following Jesus for quite a long time but now it was “time” to follow through in OBEDIENCE to God’s CALL on his LIFE. He didn’t want fear to stop him from all the good things that God had planned for him. This was the day to display his LOVE and DEDICATION to Jesus to those around him.
Friends, after this man shared his story the woman sitting next to me, got up right away and went to the front to be baptized. When they asked her why she wanted to be baptized these profound words left her mouth; “IT IS TIME!”
Whether you are a long-time believer in Jesus or even a short-time believer you have an opportunity to take that next step of FAITH. To let God truly TRANSFORM your LIFE. Never put off doing the things your HEART is whispering for you to do as the TIME and opportunity may not come again. For none of us knows when we will take our last breath on this earth.
The truth is BAPTISM is an outward display of an inner change in your heart and declaring your life WILL be LIVED for Jesus. So, is this the year, the month and the day that you will say yes to God’s Call for your life? If you decide to accept His gift and move forward it will be the best day of your life!!!
Have a wonderful day and always remember how dearly you are loved and you are never alone.
Mark your calendars for Sunday, June 5, 2022, at 11 am as we gather for a special outdoor service and Baptisms. Don’t forget your lawn chairs! Please try and arrive 15 min early so we can get everyone parked and ready to worship. Let's all pray for a beautiful sunny day.
We are located at New Life Community Christian Church at 32 Robert Street in Thornton next to the Fire hall. To learn more go to newlifethornton.com
A MESSAGE of HOPE!!!
But Jesus said, "Let the children come to Me. Don't stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children. Matthew 19:14
This is such a beautiful story of obedience when David Joshua heard Pastor Peter's message on the importance of Baptism. He DIDN'T WANT TO WAIT because he only wanted to be OBEDIENT to the CALL.
As the date was arriving the parents' were concerned that their son was too young to understand or he may be doing this to make them happy so they almost stopped this beautiful day from moving forward. After they took it to God in prayer along with fasting and others praying for them they believed that David Joshua was truly HEARING from God.
Because of the OBEDIENCE of this young boy many of US have been BLESSED more than he will ever know. He truly has set an EXAMPLE of HIS FAITH and DEDICATION TO CHRIST. We know that God has amazing plans for this young man and his SMILE shows the JOY he feels in His HEART from JESUS. We are so proud of you David Joshua!!!
"For I know the plans I have for you, " says the Lord.
They are plans for good and not for disaster,
to give you a hope and a future.
Jeremiah 28:11
Jesus replied," I assure you no one can enter the
Kingdom of God without being
BORN of WATER and the SPIRIT."
John 3:5
On this beautiful day of Baptism we are thankful for the words shared by our brother Lorenzo about his own life and the importance of getting baptized. He shared that his plan was to be baptized in the Jordan River whenever that day would come that he could go to Israel. He began to FEEL GOD TUGGING at his HEART after his wife and daughter took that step of obedience. The thoughts began to HINDER in his mind that if he was the head of the family perhaps it was TIME to SHOW it with ACTIONS. The time was NOW and he COULDN'T wait for his own plans to unfold but ONLY God's plan.
What God REVEALED to him and what he SHARED was so truly powerful that I BELIEVE we could all LEARN from these WISE words. " Even though Jesus who is PERFECT without Sin in His life, He still wanted to be Baptized in obedience to the FATHER so should we ourselves not want this too?"
To read the story of Jesus and His Baptism go to Matthew 3:13-16
November 25, 2021
We are living in the days when we must obey God knowing that He is with us.
The more we learn His Word and Carry it in our HEARTS the better we will endure the days ahead.
We encourage you to memorize some Scriptures and say them daily to keep your heart CONNECTED to God and He will STRENGTHEN your FAITH and GIVE you HIS PEACE.
Always remember how dearly you are LOVED and that you are NEVER ALONE.
The days we are in now we should all remember to pray extra hard for our Pastors. These men of God have been given one of the most difficult jobs in this world and that is watching over the well-being of their flock. Friends we may not realize the stress and pressure they are under especially when they are teaching the TRUTH from God’s WORD. They have a RESPONSIBILITY that many of us will truly never understand. It’s about each one of us and our Spiritual life. It is all about our soul and where we will spend our eternity, either in hell or heaven. For the days we are in, many leaders will be led astray by the world’s way without even recognizing it. Each Pastor and leadership in the church will have to be very discerning and take their guidance from God’s Spirit so that they do not lead their own flock astray.
In God’s Word there are some powerful Scriptures that we should all read and remember their job is not easy in any way and they truly have only the best interest at heart for us.
Paul shared in Acts some words that I am sure many Pastors will be able to relate to.
I have done the Lord’s work humbly and with many tears. I have endured the trails that came to me from the plots of the Jews. I never shrank back from telling you what you needed to hear, either publicly or in your homes. I have had one message for the Jews and Greeks alike- the necessity of repenting from sin and turning to God, and of having faith in our Lord Jesus. And now I am bound by the Spirit to go to Jerusalem. I don’t know what awaits me, except that the Holy Spirit tells me in city after city jail and suffering lie ahead. But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus- the work of telling the Good News about the wonderful grace of God. And now I know that none of you to whom I have preached the Kingdom will ever see me again. I declare today that I have been faithful. If anyone suffers eternal death it’s not my fault, for I didn’t shrink from declaring all the God wants you to know. So guard yourselves and God’s people. Feed and shepherd God’s flock- his church purchased with his own blood- over which the Holy Spirit has appointed you as elders. I know that false teachers, like vicious wolves, will come in among you after I leave, not sparing the flock. Even some men from your own group will rise up and distort the truth in order to draw a following. Watch out! Remember the three years I was with you - my constant watch and care over you night and day, and my many tears for you. And now I entrust you to God and the message of his grace that is able to build you up and give you an inheritance with all those he has set apart for himself. Acts 20:19-32
And I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will guide you with knowledge and understanding. Jeremiah 3:15
The Lord is my shepherd;I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths; bringing honor to his name. Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life and, and I will live in the house of the lord forever. Psalm 23 1-6
Father we pray that you would watch over and protect the Pastor’s and all the leadership within your church for protection. Keep them strong and healthy to accomplish the work you have given them. Give them wisdom and discernment to recognize things that are not from you so that they keep their sheep on the narrow path heading towards HEAVEN and Your Kingdom Come. We pray all these things in Jesus Name. Amen
"GOD of
REVIVAL"
Outdoor Service
We want to welcome everyone to this Special Day!!
The Sounds of Worship will be overflowing in our small village of Thornton.
We encourage you to bring your friends and family for this amazing day that God has planned.
We believe there will be another great awakening in the world just like the revivals in the Bible and millions of people will come to Jesus. As we seek God for revival and pray and believe God for another revival, His Spirit will bring restoration and healing to our land.
2 Chronicles 7:14
This is an OPEN INVITATION to everyone and there is NO need to sign up. Please just COME!!! ( "UPDATE" ... We are now offering a DRIVE-IN SERVICE to hold capacity within regualations )
If you have a question please contact Pastor Peter at 705-718-5680
We look forward to meeting you and watching how God is going to MOVE in the hearts of HIS CHILDREN!!! Get EXCITED for this is HIS DAY!!!! HEALING HEARTS, HUNGER and HEALING in JESUS NAME.
Mission Statement
Love God-Love People-Make Disciples
"The stone that the builders rejected has now become the cornerstone. This is the Lord's doing and it is wonderful to see." Matthew 21:42
We WELCOME you here to New LIFE and HOPE it will be a BLESSING to you, if you choose to use these resources. May they strengthen your TRUST in God as He moves in your life. Sharing the WORD of God with us is Pastor Peter Plavic.
We meet together each week at 10:30 a.m. to worship God with our Brothers and Sisters in our growing family. When we meet together we are being strengthened in our faith through fellowship. In God's house we are Family so come as you are. We worship together with adults, youth and children. The worship team shares their gifts while we WORSHIP God and our Pastor PREACHES solely on the WORD of GOD. The TRUTH is taught BOLDLY to set us all FREE. We have an in service PRAYER time each week and our dress is casual so we INVITE you to COME AS YOU ARE and LEAVE TRANSFORMED!
Our Sunday morning Sermons are available off to the right by clicking one of the audio files.
New Life Community Christian Church is located at 32 Robert Street in Thornton (next door to the Firehall) in Thornton, Ontario L0L-2N0
Telephone: 705-718-5680
The Lord will send a blessing on your barns and in everything you put your hand to. The Lord your God will bless you in the land he is giving you.
Deuteronomy 28:8
We are learning, growing and changing everyday because of God's WORD moving in our lives. The Bible is not something we should only read on Sunday but it should be a part of our lives everyday. Real life change begins when you dig into God's WORD and let it TRANSFORM your LIFE!!
The Bible is our Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth.
God is in the HEART Business changing ONE HEART at a TIME. Come to Him and be CHANGED Forever!