September Twenty-Six
Two Thousand Eleven

Dear Pastor and Friends,

Thomas Chisholm wrote in 1945 the song, “I Want To Be Like Jesus”. The first stanza says:

I have one deep, sincere desire -
That I may be like Jesus.
To this I fervently aspire -
That I may be like Jesus.

What a glorious goal! To preach like He did in Matthew 23. Forgive the fallen like He did in John 8. To reach sinners like He did in John 3 and 4. To deal with wayward sinners like He did in John 21. And to live for others like He did always. May the good God of Heaven help us all to be more like Him daily.

God blessed abundantly in the two meetings this month. Both of the fine churches in which I preached revivals support our ministry monthly. It was wonderful to be with these dear, generous folks and real friends.

Thank you all for your faithful support of our home and ministry. As Sandy and I grow older… well, at least I do – I think she stopped aging some years ago- we are so much more appreciative of what God does for us through folks like you. God bless you is our earnest prayer.

I am “slammed” until Thanksgiving and praising God for keeping our itinerary as full as I possibly can handle. I really feel bad about having to refuse meetings due to conflicts in schedules. But I know God knows that I take the first confirmed date and don’t change unless it is a dire emergency. (There have only been a couple of those in the last thirty years, thank God.)

Your friend and His servant,

Tim Green
Evangelist

August Twenty Three
Two Thousand Eleven

Dear Pastor and friends,

I read a story of a man who was a member of the “Golden Knights” U.S. Army parachute team. On April 24, 1974 he jumped out of a plane and performed his “trick jump” where his parachute seems not to open as he plummets to earth! However, on this day, his parachute didn’t open and he fell 2,800 feet to earth. By the way, his back-up chute failed also! Interestingly enough four years later he ran in the Boston Marathon! Sad to say many are falling away all around us in our ranks. But, I can truly say the “fall” does not have to be the end. Anyone who confesses, obtains forgiveness, and forsakes his sin can and will be able to run again! You may run with a limp but you can still run. I have maintained for decades that a limping Israel could outrun a healthy Jacob any day of the week.
I have been involved in some interesting and wonderful services in the month of August. I was privileged to preach my dear dad’s 56th anniversary Sunday at our old home church in Lansing, Michigan. It was good to see old faces, hear testimonies, and see God still working there. This past Sunday we had a great day in an unique church in Loveland, OH. God visited us and His presence brought rejoicing and help to many. I go to Seattle this coming week and pray for God’s anointing on the services.
Thank you so very much for your faithful help. God has used you and yours in our lives and I am eternally grateful. May the dear Lord bless you much for your generosity to our home and work.

Your companion in grace,

Tim Green
Evangelist