FGBMFI - SPEAK TO YOUR MOUNTAIN
RICHARD SHAKARIAN

If you are facing a mountain…

Jesus said, verily I say unto you, if you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you shall say unto the mountain, remove hence to yonder place, and it shall be removed and nothing shall be impossible to you.

God wants you to be courageous and bold.

Faith is our inner proof of things that we do not yet see.

Even God uses faith.

By faith the worlds were framed,

So that what we now see was originally not made out of things which are visible.

HELLO. . .

We are talking about your need.

Without faith . . it is impossible to please God.

We must believe hat He exists, and that He does reward those who earnestly seek after Him.

He loves you. And, He has not forgotten you. God has saved every one of your tears. Your constant prayers are like a continuous perfume before Him. Our Lord said, if you can believe, all things are possible

REGISTER ONLINE FOR THE BLESSING OF A LIFETIME.

www.fgbmfi.org

Connect and YOU will greatly increase and grow.
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WORLD CONVENTION JULY 18-23, 2005
HYATT REGENCY HOUSTON, 1200 LOUISIANA STREET, HOUSTON, TEXAS
For Hotel Reservations call: 1-713-654-1234, or 1800-233-1234.
Fax: 1-713-951-0934. Be sure and get the special FGBMFI room rate.
$99 per night - 4 people in a room.

FGBMFI - 27 Spectrum Pointe Drive #312, Lake Forest, CA 92630.
Tel: 949-461-0100, Fax: 949-609-0344, Email: international@mail.fgbmfi.org

FGBMFI - TEAM FGBMFI
RICHARD SHAKARIAN

TEAM FGBMFI

The Earth is the Lords - So let us take it.

We are calling all Chapter Officers, Leaders, and Friends worldwide to come and receive new and powerful instructions to take the world for Jesus Christ.

If you have a destiny for your life to have a purpose under God on this earth, then come, be with us, and receive.

Learn incredible secret of a 5,000 percent increase in men and chapters in Latin America. You will receive knowledge and vision, that will greatly increase you both in the work of the Fellowship and in your business life.

Patterned after the Ministry of Jesus.

Increase your vision, anointing, and knowledge.

Expect the prophetic anointing for directions and answers.

Meet successful Christian businessmen and women.

Join a Fire Team.

Experience a Fishing Chapter.

Take your place with other brothers and sisters.

Truly a family experience which included wives, youth, and children.

FGBMFI WORLD CONVENTION - July 19-23
Hyatt Regency Houston, 1200 Louisiana Street, Houston, Texas
For Hotel Reservations call: 1-713-654-1234, or 1800-233-1234.
Fax: 1-713-951-0934. Be sure and get the special FGBMFI room rate.
$99 per night - 4 people in a room.

FGBMFI - 27 Spectrum Pointe Dr. # 312, Lake Forest CA 92630
Tel: 949-461-0100, Fax: 949-609-0344
Email: international@mail.fgbmfi.org

FGBMFI - PRAISE GOD WHAT A WONDERFUL YEAR
RICHARD SHAKARIAN

Praise God for a wonderful year.

2005 has been a breakthrough banner year.

We are looking forward to one of our greatest World Conventions July 20-23.
At the beautiful Hyatt Regency Hotel, it will be a glorious time in the Lord. This Convention is patterned after the ministry of Jesus Christ.

Whatever your need, come believing God.

He can do more for you under His anointing in one hour - than you can do all year long. Come and be set free.

London
From London 18 led by Rodney Radcliffe traveled to Hungary and Romania. The Lord moved and there were salvations in every meeting - Lennie Fisher is now forming and leading an FGBMFI Group representing Westminster from 17 Queen Anne's Gate.

London
Shaneen Clarke reports a tea for the ladies at the Ritz Hotel with the Chaplain of the Queen as the primary testimony.

Australia
Australia just completed their National Convention at the Gold Coast. It was ranked as one of the most powerful spirited convention in recent years. In 2006, Australia will be celebrating its 400 years when the Continent was declared the Great Southland of the Holy Spirit.

Several years ago Bernie Gray started the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast in the Gold Coast. This year they had their 15 annual events and the speaker was the deputy Prime Minister of Australia John Anderson, who had a powerful testimony. Bernie has started about 18 individual Mayor's Breakfasts across Queenland. Recently, he published a manual on how to start a Mayor's Prayer Breakfast.

A SPECIAL CALL TO EVERY CHAPTER
We are all called by the Lord to be a part of the wonderful body FGBMFI.
The purpose of the World Convention is so that we can all come together just like at the Day of Pentecost when Jesus had commanded that all those who believe in Him come together to receive the Holy Spirit.

We have noticed that those chapters and nations that are well represented at the World Convention are the ones upon whom the greatest blessing falls in the following years.

Our Lord has called us to come together.
It does not make any difference what part of the body you are. You have been given this unique function in the Fellowship by the Lord Himself.

WHEN WE ALL GET TOGETHER, LET NOT THE BODY BE MISSING A FINGER, A TOE, AN EYE, AN EAR OR A HAND.

Would the Holy Spirit still have been poured out on the Day of Pentecost in the Upper Room, if the believers had been too busy with their own affairs to obey and come.
Their presence birthed the Christian Church with Power.

By coming together from every Chapter in the world, we will provoke His promise. He will answer with the same Glory and the same Miracles He did for the early church.

Vangie and I look forward to seeing you and your family in Houston. We look forward to giving you a big hug, a prophetic word and a mighty blessing.

See you there.

WORLD CONVENTION JULY 18-23, 2005
HYATT REGENCY HOUSTON, 1200 LOUISIANA STREET, HOUSTON, TEXAS
For Hotel Reservations call: 1-713-654-1234, or 1800-233-1234.
Fax: 1-713-951-0934. Be sure and get the special FGBMFI room rate.
$99 per night - 4 people in a room.

Register online now: www.fgbmfi.org

FGBMFI-27 Spectrum Pointe Drive #312, Lake Forest, CA 92630.
Tel: 949-461-0100, Fax: 949-609-0344, Email: international@mail.fgbmfi.org

FGBMFI - THE MINISTRY OF JESUS
RICHARD SHAKARIAN

From Vangie and Richard Shakarian

The Ministry of Jesus - and all that He did for the people is our World Convention agenda.

This year will be very special. We are prophetically receiving this will be -
YOUR SEASON OF ABUNDANCE. Come and be with us to receive your blessing. Your spiritual, financial and physical breakthrough is at hand.

Already, people have registered from all over the world and our space is filling.

Do not miss this exciting time. Men and women and their families are gathering from all over the world, to receive the prophetic word for their life and their business.

Get ready to receive directly from God as we worship victoriously in the atmosphere of anointing and blessings!

We love you and appreciate you more than words can say.

We are also personally celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary. We look forward to seeing you in Houston.
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From Roy Brian:

GOD IS OBVIOUSLY IN ON THIS
There is a growing sense of expectancy as the time draws near for our 2005 World Convention in Houston, Texas July 20-23. Fire Teams arrive on Monday, July 18.

We wanted to remind you that registration can be done online through our International web site, www.fgbmfi.org and clicking the - Register Online - red and white button.

WE HOPE YOU TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE EARLY REGISRATION OPPORTUNITY BEFORE JUNE 15. AFTER THAT DATE, FEES AND MEAL COSTS WILL BE INCREASED.

In the registration process you can also make your Hyatt regency Hotel reservations, as well as access discount airline travel through Continental Airlines. As the official airline of FGBMFI, Continental offers benefits to you personally and FGBMFI Headquarters by signing up for their OnePass program. Information on transportation from the airport to the Downtown Hyatt is also available.

When Richard Shakarian, our International President, announced the theme for this year to be - Your Season of Abundance, we saw a field of ripened wheat swaying in the wind. The vision was not only about a bountiful harvest of souls, but an image of ripened heads of grain bursting with spiritual and physical nourishment now. And still in this image, there was so much grain that we had seed to plant for future harvests.

Join us in Houston in July 19-23, go online now at www.fgbmfi.org to make your reservations.
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If your are facing difficult situations in your life right now, I want to minister to you.

No, God has not forgotten you. At one of the most difficult periods in my own life, I received the word from the Lord. YOU ARE IN MY HEART FOREVER.

What a comforting word to know that we are in the heart of God forever. You might be wondering what is going on. The experience of Jeremiah helps us to understand that God is seeking to make each one of us the vessel that is appropriate for this specific destiny for which He has called us.

Jeremiah 18: 1-6
The Word, which came to Jeremiah from the Lord:
Arise and go down to the potters house, and there I will cause you to hear My words. Then I went down to the potters house, and behold, he was working at the wheel. And the vessel that he was making from clay was spoiled in the hand of the potter; so he made it over, reworking it into another vessel, as it seemed good to the potter to make it.

Then the word of the Lord came to me: O House of Israel, can I not do with you as this potter does - says the Lord. Behold, as the clay is in the potters hand, so are you in My hand, O house of Israel.

Take heart, the clay was not destroyed. The final product was exactly what was needed.

Now, I pray for you that the peace of God, the oil of the Holy Spirit and His forgiving and healing power will restore you. And, prepare you for the calling that God has reserved specifically for you. - R.S.

WORLD CONVENTION JULY 18-23, 2005
HYATT REGENCY HOUSTON, 1200 LOUISIANA STREET, HOUSTON, TEXAS For Hotel Reservations call: 1-713-654-1234, or 1800-233-1234.
Fax: 1-713-951-0934. Be sure and get the special FGBMFI room rate.
$99 per night - 4 people in a room.

FGBMFI - 27 Spectrum Pointe Drive # 312, Lake Forest CA 92630
Tel: 949-461-0100, Fax: 949-609-0344, Email: international@mail.fgbmfi.org

FGBMFI - FLASH REPORT
RICHARD SHAKARIAN

Dear Friend:

What a wonderful honor to be called to Washington D.C. to meet with the Prime Minister of Israel, Ariel Sharon.

Tuesday morning, a small group of us including Pat Robertson, Pastor John Hagee, and also the former head of the National Religious Broadcasters, and a few others, were privileged along with myself to meet privately with the Prime Minister.

He spoke for over one and one-half hours to us. He told us of his desires, of the dangers facing Israel and he gave us some very interesting insights.

He said, when he first went to Rome to invite the Pope to come and visit Jerusalem that the Pope told him, Jerusalem is Holy to the Jews, the Christians and the Moslems. However, it was only promised to the Jews.

He said, you Christians are the only ones that do not need a guide. You just take the Bible in your hand and you easily find the Holy Places.

Then he said; yes, I also read the Bible, and I believe it.

I was fortunate to have a few minutes of private conversation with the Prime Minister. I took the opportunity to encourage him in his efforts for peace and to let him know that all of us that are believing Christians are praying for him, and for the peace of Jerusalem.

Out of this meeting, I believe we will begin FGBMFI Business to Business events in Jerusalem. This will be a great opportunity for us to get to know the prominent business people of Israel.

Thank you for your continued prayers, I know that it is through your prayers that I have received the strength to do the things in many nations that we have done this year.

We need you at the World Convention this year.

This is going to be one of the most incredible, blessed family events in the history of the Fellowship. Vangie and I look forward to personally meeting you and your family.

Be encouraged - God will do more for you in one hour - than you can do working.

WORLD CONVENTION JULY 18-23, 2005
HYATT REGENCY HOUSTON, 1200 LOUISIANA STREET, HOUSTON, TEXAS For Hotel Reservations call: 1-713-654-1234, or 1800-233-1234.
Fax: 1-713-951-0934. Be sure and get the special FGBMFI room rate.
$99 per night - 4 people in a room.

FGBMFI - 27 Spectrum Pointe Dr. # 312, Lake Forest CA 92630
Tel: 949-461-0100, Fax: 949-609-0344
Email: international@mail.fgbmfi.org

FGBMFI - A WEEK OF MIRACLES
RICHARD SHAKARIAN

Be encouraged. This week can be a week of miracles for you. It is time for restoration and a time to enlarge the borders.

Joel 3:10 says - Let the weak say - I am strong.

Remember, true wisdom and revelation starts with a heart full of faith, not a head full of facts. God sees the future good. His vision is not limited to the facts at hand. This is called FAITH - FAITH - FAITH.

You will be an overcomer.

St. Paul said the same thing - in all things we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us - Rom 8:37.

Gods well will never run dry, so nourish yourself in His presence.

Act 3:19 - wonderful seasons of refreshment from the presence of the Lord.

Yes, we have an enemy, the devil. He inspires attacks upon our lives. . but let us look up.

The Prophet Isaiah said. . Arise from the depression and prostration in which circumstances have kept you; rise to a new life. Shine - be radiant with the Glory of the Lord; for your light is come, and the Glory of the Lord is risen upon you - Isaiah 60:1.

Regardless of circumstances . . God has favor and blessings for you.

Remember email me:
I am your prayer partner.
I will agree with you for your restoration and your miracle.
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This year has been a whirlwind of events.

Since the end of January, I have been in 6 major International trips and 7 major trips in the USA.

I came home on Sunday from back to back hard working international trips, and I was supposed to leave the following day to be in our great Australian Convention with Brad Manfield and Bernie Gray, however, I felt checked, my body was on the edge and the Spirit said- stay put.

  Then just a few days later, I received a call to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon in Washington D.C. Pray for Gods wisdom – as you read this report, I will be meeting with the Prime Minister.
Make your plans today to be at the:
WORLD CONVENTION JULY 18-23, 2005
HYATT REGENCY HOUSTON, 1200 LOUISIANA STREET, HOUSTON, TEXAS For Hotel Reservations call: 1-713-654-1234, or 1800-233-1234.
Fax: 1-713-951-0934. Be sure and get the special FGBMFI room rate.
$99 per night - 4 people in a room.

This is your SEASON OF ABUNDANCE
Be there with your whole family to receive your destiny and to be in His powerful anointing.

You can register online at www.fgbmfi.org

Remember - God can do more for you in one hour than you can do by staying home and working. Come expecting and we look forward to seeing you there.

FGBMFI - 27 Spectrum Pointe Drive # 312, Lake Forest CA 92630
Tel: 949-461-0100, Fax: 949-609-0344
Email: international@mail.fgbmfi.org

Remember Partners. . . your giving is very important in these months.

FGBMFI - TODAY 175,000 NEW CHRISTIANS
RICHARD SHAKARIAN

Megashift - is a new book written by Jim Rutz. He makes the point that Christianity is overlooked as the fastest growing faith in the world because most surveys look at the traditional Protestant denominations and the Roman Catholic Church while ignoring Christian believers who have no part of either. Christianity is sweeping through places like China, Africa, India and Southeast Asia.

He says there are 707 million switched on disciples who fit into this new category and that this - Church - Body of Christ -  is exploding in growth. He calls them - core Apostolics.

The growing core of Christianity crosses theological lines and this born again people are increasing by 8% a year.

So fast is this group growing that under current trends, according to Rutz, the entire world will be composed of such believers by the year 2032. At this rate, there would be as many Christians as people on earth by the Autumn of 2034, about 8.2 billion.

Today, there are now more missionaries sent from non-Western nations than Western nations. He writes. This trend, says Rutz, has been missed by Westerners because the explosive growth is elsewhere. They meet underground. They meet in caves, they meet in secret.

And, what is driving this movement.

Miracles, he says.

By tomorrow, there will be 175,000 more Christians than there are today, he writes.
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Portland, Oregon Fire Teams – June 8-11, 2005

Full Gospel Business Mens Fellowship International sponsoring Fire Teams

This Fire Team Outreach is strategically taking place during Rose Festival Week in Portland, Oregon, The City of Roses. We need you to consider prayerfully how the Lord would like to use you for this outreach. We invite you to come to Portland and participate in this great outreach. Bring your family for a live changing experience.

We will blanket the region in prayer.
We will invite churches and youth groups from every denomination to participate.
We will go to the businesses of the Greater Portland area and pray for the people.
We will share the good news and lead people to the Lord in offices, factories, schools, hospitals, government, prisons, orphanages, banks, universities and the streets.
We will pray for healing, deliverance, physical and economic miracles and salvations.
We will share testimonies of what the Lord ahs done.
We will sing praises to our Lord and worship Him and thank Him for what He has done.

Kick off meeting and training begins Wed June 8 7 pm at the Holiday Inn.
Holiday Inn Portland Downtown Convention Center, 1441 NE 2nd Avenue, Portland, OR.
Special $99 per night rate. Mention FGBMFI.
Email: cjohnson@hiportland.com or call Ken Lomax: 206-824-6258, Neal Ingebrigtson: 503-393-0341, or Ernie White: 503-297-5218.
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WORLD CONVENTION JULY 18-23, 2005
HYATT REGENCY HOUSTON, 1200 LOUISIANA STREET, HOUSTON, TEXAS For Hotel Reservations call: 1-713-654-1234, or 1800-233-1234.
Fax: 1-713-951-0934. Be sure and get the special FGBMFI room rate.
$99 per night - 4 people in a room.

Come and receive an incredible touch from God.
This years World Convention is patterned after the ministry of Jesus.
Come expecting - years of prayer can be answered in one hour.

FGBMFI - 27 Spectrum Pointe Drive # 312, Lake Forest CA 92630
Tel: 949-461-0100, Fax: 949-609-0344
Email: international@mail.fgbmfi.org

FGBMFI - SEASON OF ABUNDANCE
RICHARD SHAKARIAN

He is able to do exceeding abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us - Eph 3:20.
The ministry of Jesus demonstrated the abundance of God to all who believed.
This year our 52nd World Convention is patterned directly from the ministry of Jesus.

Several powerful prophecies regarding our World Convention.
Just like the ministry of Jesus - look what you can expect.
Abundance of the Prophetic
Abundance of Healing
Abundance of meeting Personal and Financial needs
Abundance of Family and Children ministry
And abundance of Forgiveness, and Power

This years convention will be led by the prophetic. Kim Clement is the keynote. He has correctly prophesied several recent world events.

Also, Dr. Charles Dixon will be ministering in prophecy. He has accurately prophesied future events that happened this year. He accurately prophesied to Katherine Harris, the famous Florida political figure and many others in high positions. The prophecies from this humble man that I know about came to pass. He told me of certain things that would happen to me in about a year, and they also came about.

Just as Christ loved the children
There is a great family emphasis this year, please bring your whole family. We have dynamic leadership for your children. There will be a special concert just for teenagers along with a full program all week long. FGBMFI is not just for the men. It is anointed and alive for the whole family, and later this year the FGBMFI YOUTH EXPLOSION.

Our worship and music teams will lift the convention to the heavens.

Some of our Speaksers:
George Foreman - Former Heavy Weight World Champion.
Dr. Mike Murdock - Wisdom, Wisdom, Wisdom
Tom DeLay - Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Paul Sarvadi - Chairman of Administaff - a large public company.
Marcus and Joni Lamb - Founders DayStar TV Network.

Latin Blow Out
An incredible celebration Tuesday night with the Fire Cracker Nicaragua Fire Team Band. The testimonies of those just saved, and the stories from the Fire Team members with the anointed speaking of Bruno Caamano. Whether you speak English or Spanish, it will bless you abundantly.

Hands on Christianity
Hundreds from Latin America will be joining the Americans for a giant love link to Houston. All day Monday July 18, and Tuesday 19th, our Fire Teams will bring thousands to Christ. Come and take part in the magnificent salvation of many.

Hero of Faith - Banquet Speaker
Thomas Hamill - an incredible story of escape from certain death at the hands of the terrorists in Iraq. Hear how life saving faith works. Also at the Saturday Grand Banquet, we will celebrate the Golden 50th wedding anniversary of Richard and Vangie.

Ladies Of The Fellowship
A special ladies program along with times to get acquainted, teas, and a ladies lunch with Beryl Dixon, Former Legislator, anointed Speaker to the Ladies, along with her husband Dr. Charles Dixon in personal prophetic ministry.

PLEASE READ THIS EMAIL TO YOUR CHAPTERS
WORLD CONVENTION JULY 18-23, 2005
HYATT REGENCY HOUSTON, 1200 LOUISIANA STREET, HOUSTON, TEXAS For Hotel Reservations call: 1-713-654-1234, or 1800-233-1234.
Fax: 1-713-951-0934. Be sure and get the special FGBMFI room rate.

For information and visa help, contact the International Headquarters Office:
FGBMFI, 27 Spectrum Pointe Drive, Suite # 312, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Tel: 949-461-0100, Fax: 949-609-0344
Email: international@mail.fgbmfi.org

FGBMFI - HONDURAS IS ALIVE
RICHARD SHAKARIAN

We have been in Honduras all week in a series of incredible meetings with masses of people and individual leaders. Ray Garza was a real blessing as he came and helped greatly.

Sunday night at the National Honduras Convention with 2,000 people, I concluded the message with an altar call for men who wanted to break the chain of habits and sin in their life. My altar call was simple. God will not put up with the double standard - so run to the altar - run for you life.

It seemed close to a thousand men ran to the altar. Many were crying out to God and a real season of repentance and consecration to our Lord came upon the whole Convention.
I interviewed many that had run forward, they stood on the stage and wept as these men mostly in their thirties and forties told how from this moment on, their life would be totally committed to God.

After a season of prayer, we began to sing joyous songs, the Hondurans began to dance and sing and praise the Lord. The young people ran onto the stage, shouting praises to God, tears coming down their cheeks and dancing before the Lord. What a way to end the Convention.

Earlier that day, we conducted a great youth rally. A little more than half of the crowd stood up to receive the Lord. I thought too many were standing. So, I told them to sit down, and gave the altar call again, and still about half of the crowd stood up, and they ran to the altar weeping to accept the Lord. 

I brought many to the stage. Among many, there were two young cousins who received the Lord - A mother and her 2 young daughters, all of them weeping - Many young people from a town where the drug dealers had killed many innocent people. It was a real special moment to see young people from their teens to their late thirties giving their heart to God in repentance.

In another part of Honduras, we conducted a meeting for young businessmen and women.  Once again, more than half received the Lord as their Savior. They were mostly young business owners and college students, some of them at the top of their nation.

Honduras is building a 3,500 seat SHAKARIAN CONVENTION CENTER. Before they are finished, they will have housing and dormitories as well. It is in a beautiful location, right in the center of the nation, and will serve as a powerful training center for their 200 and growing Chapters.

They give the credit to the fact that they are obedient in giving 10 percent of their national income to the International Headquarters.

Together we are planning an INTERNATIONAL YOUTH EXPLOSION.
The dates will be December 26-Jan 2. We will arrive the day after Christmas.

The International Youth Explosion will be for young people and their families. We will have an absolutely great time. During the week, we will have a great time and a lot of fun mixed in with training, outreaches, events, music, soccer tournaments between nations, a jungle day under the canopy of tall trees, where we will swim under the waterfalls, and swing through the trees on a 400 foot long cable.

The goal of this week will be spiritual. The young people from our families will come back with a sense of the presence of the Lord, a personal destiny, and the excitement of being used of God to reach other young people for Christ.

Young people of all nations and their families are invited to find out how you can purchase a youth explosion delegate package, please contact our office by email.
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It took a little miracle for me to even get there. I was totally unaware that during this time of year, all the Hondurans burn their sugar cane fields. The smoke fills the air and the whole nation is covered. As a result, some flights had been cancelled for up to 11 days.

In Miami, when I got on the plane, they said our flight was cancelled. I walked to the window and in full view of all of the passengers, I commanded the smoke and clouds to go away, then I blew 3 times very hard in the direction of Honduras, and I told Ray Garza; we are going in. In 45 minutes, the flight was reinstated, and we were on our way.

We had the privilege of meeting the President of the Congress, who is likely to be elected to the next President. In addition, in different locations, we were able to meet various congressmen of both parties.
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At the orphanage of Jimmy Hughes, he introduced me to a 10-year-old boy, who was feeling so sad because he had a heart operation, and he was feeling bad because he had a scar on his chest. I opened my shirt, and said; come here, and take a look,  I have got one of those too. The young lad ran over and gave me a big hug and a smile came on his face.

On the way home, General Daniel Lopez and his beautiful wife Margarita were on the same plane. She has a medical problem, perhaps a tumor on the brain, and they were on their way to the hospital in Miami. Both are loved very much by the people of our Fellowship, and they asked us to please pray. You may send an email of encouragement to them through our International office.

OUR DEAREST FRIEND EVELYN ROBERTS HAS GONE TO BE WITH THE LORD I cannot tell you how sad Vangie and I feel at her passing. She was on her way to the Dentist, when she tripped and fell backwards, and hit her head on the sidewalk. She had just turned 88 years of age. Oral and Evelyn have been like a second Mommy and Daddy to Vangie and I, regardless of their age, they were always there. Regardless of the problems in the Fellowship or any personal difficulties, we could always go over, and after our talk with Oral and Evelyn, it would seem, the way was always clearer. We will really miss Evelyn and our prayers are with Oral, Richard, and the family.

I am very tired as I have just come back from Honduras and worked a full day in the office. Now I must leave immediately for the funeral in Tulsa and on to our commitments in Costa Rica.

I would not work this hard if I was not seeing the glory of the Lord, the changed lives, and the thousands coming to Christ.

When you back up the International Headquarters with your prayers and giving, it lifts the load and makes it possible to plan incredible events of blessing for the future.
God loves those who love His work. His love and FGBMFI are synonymous.

FGBMFI - 27 Spectrum Pointe Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Tel: 949-461-0100, Fax: 949-609-0344
Email: international@mail.fgbmfi.org

FGBMFI - SUCCESS IN EVERY ACTIVITY
RICHARD SHAKARIAN


Vangie and I have a special prayer for all our FGBMFI Partners.
Our prayer is Isaiah 61:9, the 2nd half.
All who see them in their prosperity will recognize and acknowledge that they are the people whom the Lord has blessed.

Jesus Himself gave the formula for success and answered prayer.
It is ASK - SEEK - KNOCK. 

ASK, and it shall be given you; SEEK, and ye shall find, KNOCK and it shall be opened unto you -  Matt 7:7. 
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We were in Africa, and the Vice Mayor of Abidjan said, Mr. Shakarian, I would like to tell you how I came to the Lord. I was like a modern gangster, holding high office I used my power to enrich myself. Finally my wife became so miserable that her friend took her to one of your meetings.

After finding Christ his wife began to believe for her husband. She knew her husband would never go to a religious meeting. So when she heard there was a very special banquet, she invited politically important people as her husbands guests. She knew he would have to show up when he had these important people as his guests.

When he found out he was so angry. He vowed to make her pay for this insult. On the night of the banquet instead of putting on his fine clothes he put on a pair of old jeans and an old shirt. Then he took his biggest hand gun, his .45, he loaded it and stuck it behind his belt buckle. He wanted everyone to see he was armed with his big gun. They sat with their guests at the beautifully decorated table of honor. It was right in front of the speaker.

He sat there with his legs stretched out, his arms folded, and an angry look on his face. His big loaded .45 was right where everyone could see it.

As the speaker began, he realized that the speaker was a man of government, just like himself. He spoke of things that those in the government knew about. Then he spoke of his own story and a new kind of life, a better life.

The Vice Mayor began to come to his senses. He realized what he had done. 

He said - The speaker stirred my interest.  He had faced some of the same problems that I had faced. I realized he was a man like myself. I could relate to him. Then I realized he had found a better life. I wanted to hide my gun, but it was too big. That night I gave my heart to God and later became a leader in the Fellowship.

The power of the story as told by ordinary men is irresistible.

Our Lord knew this when He chose the 12 Apostles. Their eyewitness account changed the world. The world believed because these were ordinary men speaking an ordinary language telling what they had seen and what had happened to them. They did not have this smooth language of the educated or of the Rabbi, but they did have a personal story to tell.

The pattern is the same today. The power of the story anointed by the Holy Spirit brings forth new life. It answers every question. It is the proof that Christ is alive today.

This week all over the world, FGBMFI has meetings, and ordinary people are giving their testimonies and telling of the delivering power of Jesus Christ.  It is estimated that in our meetings alone, the story of  Christs redeeming power  is being publicly told between 6,000 and 10,000 times. Just think of all the men and women that are becoming like the Apostles of old, by the public telling of their personal experience with Christ.
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HONDURAS
Tomorrow I leave for Honduras. Pray for us as we are expecting God to do incredible things.

FIRST – there will be the Honduran National Convention in San Pedro Sula. 
THEN – I will be conducting a great youth outreach rally. We are expecting many young people to surrender their lives to Christ.
NEXT – In Tegucigalpa, I will be ministering to a large group of young career and business professionals.

This week long endeavor will be blessed by the glory of God from beginning to end.
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21 DAYS OF PRAYER
We need your prayers as the 1st half of this year is jammed with special ministry by your International President in America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, and Asia.
You can tell how much I really appreciate your prayers.

Please continue to pray for the International Headquarters, our staff, our special events, the new outreaches for the entire world. Also, pray for our WORLD CONVENTION. With your continued partnership, and Gods grace, we are given the ability to carry out what our Lord has commanded. THE FULFILMENT OF THE VISION.   

FGBMFI - 27 Spectrum Pointe Drive, Lake Forest CA 92630
Tel: 949-461-0100. Fax: 949-609-0344
Email: international@mail.fgbmfi.org

FGBMFI - FOCUS ON ASIA
RICHARD SHAKARIAN

FGBMFI is moving forward all over the world. God has truly raised an incredible army of men and women who by the power of their personal story are changing their nations. Just like the Apostles of old, the story of their own experience with Christ, and the miracles in their lives are a irresistible magnet to those who need.

The following is a synopsis of our activity in Asia:
Continue to pray Gods growth upon Asia:

Nation - FG Chapters - Population in Millions
Cambodia - 50 Chp - 13 mil
Hong Kong - 30 Chp  - 7 mil
Indonesia - 247 Chp - 234 mil
Japan - 13 Chp - 127 mil
Malaysia - 90 Chp - 23 mil
Myanmar - 1 Chp - 42 mil
Pakistan - 1 Chp - 150 mil
Papua New Guinea - 1 Chp - 5 mil
Philippines - 50 Chp - 84 mil
Singapore -1 Chp - 4 mil
Sri Lanka - 1 Chp - 19 mil
Taiwan - 40 Chp - 22 mil
Thailand - 10 Chp - 64 mil
Vietnam - 1 Chp - 81 mil
India - 1 Chp - 1,049 mil
China - 5 Chp - 1,286 mil

542 Chapters in Asia - population of 3,188 millions.

Comments from the FGBMFI trip to Israel:

I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed the trip to Israel. It was a trip of a lifetime for me. I have been teaching Old Testament Survey at Vanguard University for several years and I received such a rich education while I was on the trip. We did a number of things that directly related to what I teach, everything from riding camels, sitting in a tent overlooking the Judean Wilderness and seeing a replica of the Tabernacle on the way to the Dead Sea. What I didnt expect was the trip to be such a spiritual experience. The day we went to the Upper Room was the highlight for me. I was so moved as we worshiped together. I could feel the tangible presence of the Lord . When we broke out in song we could hear the angels singing with us. It brought me to tears. This was an experience I will never forget. I cant wait to go again
Rhonda M. Bollig
M.A. Assistant Director, Vanguard University, School for Professional Studies. 

Our journey to the Holy Land with you and yours was life changing with certain experiences almost indescribable in words. One such moment was at our visit to the location of the upper room. I was blessed to be recording on the camera, when I feel the Lord said: Worship me with singing; sing Hallelujah to the Lord. I began worshipping Him when at about the time you joined in, there was an awesome presence of the Lord that took over, as many witnesses shared. We were joined by Angels worshiping Him. I have been in vocals my entire life and in worship ministries for years, and I have only heard this twice before, so I am a witness that this anointed moment was ordained by the Master. I wanted to share this precious moment for the uplifting of the saints. We love and support you and your ministry for it is truly anointed by the Lord. Forever yours in Christ. - Keith and Christian Love

We had a blessed time on the Israel Tour. There were so many highlights. My number one favorite was the Garden Tomb. I felt the presence of the Lord there. I started singing the song; ABOVE ALL. It starts off like this:  Above all powers, above all things, above all wonders and all created things. Several minutes later a Christian tour group started singing the same song in another part of the Garden. It was a holy time - Dave Busk

What a wonderful time we had in Israel. During our flight back to Germany I could testify to a Jewess sitting next to me. I recognized that she was really touched by the Holy Spirit and very open for the gospel. After landing in Frankfurt while I was waiting for Hugo on my way to the baggage claim the Jewish lady returned. She was ready to receive prayer for salvation. Hugo and me prayed over her while she invited the Messiah to become her Lord and Savior. To God be all the glory for this wonderful and fruitful journey. Thomas Hettinger.

REMEMBER OUR 21 DAYS OF PRAYER FOR THE WORK OF OUR FGBMFI WORLD HEADQUARTERS. WE HAVE DETERMINED TO STAND FAST IN JESUS.

FGBMFI - 27 Spectrum Pointe Dr. # 312, Lake Forest CA 92630
Tel: 949-461-0100, Fax: 949-609-0344
Email: international@mail.fgbmfi.org

FGBMFI - 21 DAYS OF PRAYER
RICHARD SHAKARIAN

Dear Friends:

Have you ever returned home from victory and discovered that Satan had launched an attack, while you were gone.

Did you ever discover that your business arrangements or your meeting arrangements or your finances had fallen apart.

If you have suffered an attack from satan, then you know how we felt when we got back from a glorious event meeting many top Israeli people in Israel and from a rally in Milan, Italy. It would have been easy in the natural to become discouraged.

We know that when we here at the FGBMFI International Headquarters are going through a tough time, then you, our faithful partners must also be going through a difficult time.

This is a time for victory, not defeat because of great outreaches in the next 3 months. Advance payments must be made for our World Convention. This event is for the whole world.  Additionally, we are reaching out for youth in special meetings in several nations. There are new openings in Honduras, and several other nations, and a great opening for souls in the United States. Unfortunately, even though the Gospel is free, it costs to put on meetings, to reach unsaved youths, and to reach the unsaved in the marketplace.

If the devil has been fighting you, remember the promise of Jesus. He said; the thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it more abundantly.

3 temptations were given to Jesus by Satan. One of the temptations was for Jesus to throw Himself down off the cliff. Jesus did not accept the temptation.

Perhaps, you are looking down the abyss because of lack of finances. Perhaps, Satan is trying to push FGBMFI off the cliff, or at least stop us from the incredible soul winning outreaches launched from right here at our World Headquarters. This sounds like a spiritual setup. It is actually the best time of all to sow financial seeds for the harvest.

Sowing in need has a special reward.

Remember Daniel praying, but the answer did not come for 21 days. The Angel Michael speaking to Daniel said “Fear not, from the 1st day you made up your mind to inquire understanding and humble yourself before God, your prayers was heard.: But the Prince of the kingdom of Persia stood in my way for 21 days.

Because of prayer, the Angel came breaking through all the evil powers that would have stopped the message of God from reaching Daniel. Because Gods message came through to Daniel, today Gods end time message has reached us. 

WE HAVE DETERMINED TO STAND FAST IN JESUS.

Whether you are going through a difficult time or not. In the next 21 days, let us pray for each other as we have never prayed before. I know Heavens answer is on its way to you, and I know the answer is on its way to our International World Headquarters.

PLEASE JOIN US IN PRAYER - AND THIS IS THE BEST TIME TO PLANT
EXTRA SEED.

Please write by regular mail or by email.

Include your special prayer request for the next 21 days.

Full Gospel Business Mens Fellowship International
27 Spectrum Pointe Drive, #312, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Tel: 949-461-0100, Fax: 949-609-0344
Email: international@mail.fgbmfi.org

You may plant seed by giving your credit card information by phone, fax or email.

If you need visa help to enter the United States for our World Convention in Houston, Texas July 18-23, 2005.

Then please contact us immediately by email.

FGBMFI - LIBERTY IN CHRIST
RICHARD SHAKARIAN

AND WHERE THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD IS, THERE IS LIBERTY - II Cor. 3:17.

We just returned from Israel and Italy. More about our incredible time in Italy later.

In Israel, we prayed for you. Many had sent special prayer requests from all over the world. We held your prayer requests in our hands, and our whole team prayed for you on the Mount of Olives, then again at the Wailing Wall, then again at the Garden Tomb. You have been well prayed for. We also prayed for those who did not send in a request.

It is hard to explain the closeness of Christ Jesus that each of us felt so strongly in Israel. The Upper Room turned out to be a very special visitation of the Holy Spirit. And, as we noted before, as we sang additional voices so pure an octave or two higher, many believe they heard the voices of the Angels singing along with us the praises of God.

VANGIE SHAKARIAN
In the Upper Room, as soon as I closed my eyes, I saw Jesus. I quickly opened my eyes and I saw the people, but every time I closed my eyes, I could see Jesus so close.

RON WEINBENDER
The consensus of those who made the trip to Israel expressed that the Upper Room experience was something very special and also the highlight of the trip as the glory of God manifested during our praise and worship. If you can imagine that we were about 90 strong, and there were other groups in the room at the same time. In one corner of the room stood a group of Catholic Priests. And, when the Glory entered, all their attention was on our group, including, our Guide who was rather hardened to the Gospel later said that it was a very moving experience. Yes, none of us will ever forget the awesome presence of the Lord as something was imparted to each and every one of us that special day. With this strong manifestation, most of us just wept.
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Meanwhile, we have received many glorious reports while we were gone. The following is just a few of the reports we received.

Leo Stratham:
At our Convention the Oklahoma City Blazers Hockey Team was staying at the same hotel. They were to play the local Topeka Team. Early Saturday as they were leaving the hotel, they had to pass by our FGBMFI book table, which was full of Voice magazines. Brad, one of the Blazers reluctantly picked up voice magazine and took it with him. Later when we got back to the hotel, we stopped at the book table, just as the Oklahoma City Blazers came headed to their rooms, except Brad, he headed straight for us, voice magazine in hand. Brad said . . I read three stories, are these true, I said yes, Brad would you like to know that when you die that you will go to heaven. He said yes and said the sinners prayer to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior. Then, I had him tell Don and Barbara - I am born again and I am saved.  Now when Brad goes back home in a couple of weeks, to Saskatchewan Canada, Jesus will go with him. Brad was full of questions because of that one Voice magazine. When we told him that they were free and He could have as many as he wanted, he left with a whole stack 

Rey Mejia:
I took to the Mexicali Chapter about 30,000 lbs of clothes for the poor and needy of Mexicali. They will be distributing these clothes to Orphanages, Rehab homes, and to the poor in the outline areas of Mexicali. I think that I will be sending a semi truck of clothes every month. This is about 40,000 lbs a month. They have been donated to me and I am donating them in the name of FGBMFI, Selma Chapter to the FIHNEC Mexicali Chapter. When the truck arrived over there, they couldn't believe it.
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This years World Convention will be a family event.
Houston has many attractions for family members of all ages.
Plan your vacation for the World Convention - with your whole family.
Special program and participations for all age groups.

52nd WORLD CONVENTION - July 18-23,2005
HYATT REGENCY HOUSTON, TEXAS
Tel: 713-654-1234, Fax: 713-951-0934
For registration - information - visa help call 949-461-0100.

ENJOY AND RECEIVE
The anointing for . . business,  wisdom, finance, healing, service, and your destiny
Network - get acquainted with people in your business, and career.
Receive a GOD IDEA
This is where increase meets destiny
Fellowship - Friendship - Increase
Receive your Miracle - your Destiny - your Calling - your Anointing - your Healing
Around the world - Every Chapter needs to send 2 families.

We want to personally invite you and your family to come and receive much more from God than you could possible know or expect - Richard and Vangie Shakarian.

Full Gospel Business Mens Fellowship International
27 Spectrum Pointe Drive #312, Lake Forest CA 92630
Tel: 949-461-0100, Fax: 949-609-0344
Email: international@mail.fgbmfi.org

FGBMFI - JERUSALEM A NEW SOUND
RICHARD SHAKRIAN

Almost 120 of us gathered at the upper room. It was 9 a.m.

Coincidently, 2,000 years ago, 120 followers of Christ gathered at the same place 40 days after His resurrection.

Suddenly, there was a new sound never heard before. It was the sound of the rushing mighty wind of the Holy spirit. They began to speak in many languages and were filled with new power.

There were those who were fearful - some who had doubted - some who ran away - some who hid themselves.

But when the Holy Spirit came, there was a new sound…
The weak became strong . .The fearful became bold. . The doubters now understood.

Thousands came running to see the source of the sound, and they were met by the 120 who were filled with the Holy Spirit. There in the streets - fearful no more - they boldly preached and told their testimony. And, Christianity was born - as thousands believed in Christ.

Yes, it was the same time 9 a.m. and we came.

We worshipped the Lord.

Our voices were lifted in prayer in many languages.

Then we began to sing.

Suddenly there was a New Sound.

Several heard it. .
Other voices singing octaves higher. .
Angles singing with us. .
In the Upper Room.

There was felt an incredible presence of the Love of Christ.

Many began weeping as they felt the closeness of Christ. We will never be the same again.

FGBMFI - 27 Spectrum Pointe Drive #312, Lake Forest CA 92630
Tel: 949-461-0100, Fax: 949-609-0344, email: international@mail.fgbmfi.org

FGBMFI - JERUSALEM
RICHARD SHAKARIAN

The International Directors meeting in Jerusalem expressed their prayers and sadness at the passing of Pope John Paul II.

He was loved for his concern for people. This love was expressed by his travels to many nations. We honor him for his devotion.

When I met him in Rome, I was impressed by the look in his eyes. He was following his destiny. Regardless of the difficulty, he was determined to keep the course and his faith. His strength of character served him well until the end. He will be missed.

The following report by Don Mounts: Two Jewish prophets unexpectedly came to the Directors meeting. They were like the 2 witnesses. They prophesied powerful things including the anointing of Samuel, David and Joseph on our President. There was a powerful move of God and they gave an incredible prophetic word for FGBMFI.

Get ready for great things, the Holy Spirit is foretelling an incredible future.

More about our trip to Israel tomorrow.
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52nd WORLD CONVENTION - JULY 18 - 23, 2005
Hyatt Regency Houston, Texas
Tel: 713-654-1234, Fax: 713-951-0934
For registration - information - visa help call 949-461-0100

ENJOY AND RECEIVE
The anointing for .. business, wisdom, finance, healing, service, and your destiny.
Network - get acquainted with people in your business, and career.
Receive a God IDEA.
This is where increase meets destiny.
Fellowship - Friendship - Increase.
Receive your Miracle - your Destiny - your Calling - your Anointing - your Healing
Around the world - every Chapter needs to send 2 families.

Full Gospel Business Mens Fellowship International
27 Spectrum Pointe Drive # 312, Lake Forest CA 92630
Tel: 949-461-0100, Fax: 949-609-0344
Email: international@mail.fgbmfi.org

FGBMFI - FAVOR
RICHARD SHAKARIAN - GOD HAD BETTER FOR YOU

FAVOR WILL CAUSE YOU TO REGAIN IN 1 DAY WHAT THE DEVIL HAS STOLEN

JOSEPH - was a dreamer - he dreamed a dream, told his brothers, and they hated him.
Joseph was put into the pit - he was sold into slavery - he prospered in his masters house - he was falsely accused - he was put into prison - his gifts of dreams and interpretation began to come true - but he remained forgotten.

THEN A DAY OF FAVOR
Forasmuch as God hath showed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art. And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, See, I have set thee over all the land of Egypt. Later he showed mercy to his brothers. And Joseph said unto his brethren, come near to me, I pray you. And they came near, and he said; I am Joseph your brother, whom ye sold into Egypt.

PRESIDENT OBASANGO OF NIGERIA
Was put into prison for speaking out against an unjust system.
For 4 years he waited - someone gave him a Bible, and there he found Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. At first, he read the words of King David asking God to destroy his enemies. Later he discovers forgiveness and he forgave his enemies. Finally he discovers in the Scriptures of the power in the right hand of God. He would sit there and imagine the right hand of God right there in his cell. It was not long after he was released from prison. In a short time, he was popularly elected by both Christians and Muslins alike as President of his Nation - The Favor of God.

FEEBACK
Thanks for your e-mail; 7000 chapters; do not let us stop at 7000.  I would like to have information on starting a Fishing Chapter here in Germany. This country has got lost with only a very small number of dedicated born again Christian Believers.  Are there any Fire Teams in Germany-Dermot Bailey

This morning I was very pleased to get your e-mail telling about Fire Teams and Fishing Chapters.  I have only recently been added to the mailing list.  Here I am not currently a member of Full Gospel Business Men. I was very involved in the ministry during the 70s in New England.  I am now the Church Business Administrator at Faith Christian Assembly in Melvindale Michigan; just south of Detroit. Just a few months ago you met with my Pastor, Pat Bossio in Argentina-Jack Hickey

Thanks for the update about Mexico, amazing testimonies of the presence of the Lord through the Holy Spirit. Your description made me feel as if I was right there.
  Blessings, Jeff Atkins - Canada


Dear Mr. President,
Great Vision! Great Job. Greater Assignment.
I am a Field Representative of the Fellowship in Kaduna, Nigeria.
Please can I get more enlightenment on the Fishing Chapters.  Bless you-Cy Aninwike.

Many greetings on behalf of FGBMFI Russia from Svetlana Bernler. I was helping to organize Seminars for Winfred Fuchs in Russia and held some chapter meetings in Moscow-S. Bernler

Many healings and baptism in the Holy Spirit and fire in Almaty; A lady came in to a meeting with a big stomach with water and cancer. Next day she was completely healed, and the stomach was totally normal.  People saw Jesus walked around in the meetings and touched people. 36 gave their live to Jesus.  A Muslim Mulla gave his heart to Jesus, and he was set free from the spirit of hypnotic, Blessings-Hans Peter
52nd WORLD CONVENTION - JULY 18 - 23, 2005
Hyatt Regency Houston, Texas
Tel: 713-654-1234, Fax:  713-951-0934
For registration - information - visa help call 949 461-0100

ENJOY AND RECEIVE
The anointing for .. business, wisdom, finance, healing, service, and your destiny.
Network - get acquainted with people in your business, and career.
Receive a God IDEA.
This is where increase meets destiny.
Fellowship - Friendship - Increase.
Receive your Miracle - your Destiny - your Calling - your Anointing - your Healing
Around the world - every Chapter needs to send 2 families.

We want to personally invite you and your family to come and receive much more from God than you could possible know or expect - Richard and Vangie Shakarian.

Full Gospel Business Mens Fellowship International
27 Spectrum Pointe Drive # 312, Lake Forest, CA  92630
Tel: 949 461-0100, Fax: 949-609-0344
E-Mail: international@mail.fgbmfi.org

FGBMFI - JERUSALEM PRAYER - CONTACTS
RICHARD SHAKARIAN

PRAYERS IN JERUSALEM

EMAIL YOUR PRAYER REQUESTS
FOR YOUR MOST URGENT NEEDS
HEALING, FAMILY, FINANCE, MARRIAGE, WISDOM
AND WE WILL PRAY FOR YOU IN JERUSALEM

PLEASE EMAIL RIGHT AWAY

CONTACTS IN THE HOLY LAND

PLEASE EMAIL THE CONTACT INFORMATION
FOR FRIENDS AND ACQUAINTANCES IN THE HOLY LAND
THAT YOU BELIEVE WOULD BE INTERESTED IN FGBMFI
NAME, ADDRESS, CITY, TELEPHONE, AND EMAIL
WOULD BE HELPFUL

WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO MEET WITH THEM

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP
WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO PRAYING FOR YOU IN JERUSALEM

FGBMFI - FAVOR; A SERIES ON FAVOR
RICHARD SHAKARIAN - GOD WANTS YOU TO INCREASE

May the Lord, the God of your fathers, increase you a thousand times and bless you as he has promised - Deut 1:11.

One Day of favor is worth 1,000 days of labor.

Declare favor in your dealings and family.

A good man obtains favor from the Lord, but the Lord condemns a crafty man-Prov 12:2.

This true story was told to me by a Russian Pastor. He lived through this at the age of 7.

Russian Christians were trying to escape from Russia to China. It was before the Communist took over China. They finally came to the Goby Desert. They were exhausted and by this time completely without supplies. They had trusted God and followed the instructions of the Prophet. Thousands of miles later they now stood in the midst of the Desert. No map, no cars, no roads, no animals, very little food, almost no water. It seemed they could not go on, but the Prophet said, GO EAST. The children began to swell. Finally, they said ‘we cannot go any further. They asked; has God brought us into the Desert to die. The Prophet said; DIG. Why should they dig… there was no water for many days and besides they had no shovel, no tools. Again, the second time the Prophet said; DIG. . and again the third time, the Prophet said; DIG. They took a spoon and a fork, and tried to dig. They had only dug 3 feet, when the hole filled up with water.

God has springs of fresh water in the middle of the desert for you. They camped there for several days regaining their strength. When they left they put up a crude sign that said; this water is provided by God. This young man grew up as an orphan in a small dusty town on the backside of China. But Gods favor raised him up to become one of the great pastors to thousands of Russian immigrants in the State of Washington.

Send me your favorite - FAVOR - story.
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FEEDBACK
Central States Convention
Stanley Hoerman and Joe Bartlett led the Convention along with Andrew Kaminski, Bill Phipps, John Schmook and many friends and guests including Warren Black. Their music group came from a spirit filled Methodist church. The church has 300 people but there are only 12 people in the town. We all enjoyed the anointing, fellowship and teaching.

Just returned from India and the Tsunami area. Thanks for being such a great blessing to so many people. You are a great encourager - Bob Armstrong, Intl. Voice Editor.

Canada: Thanks to Jim for an excellent report from Washington D.C. it is personally very moving for me when I see American servicemen praying - Jeff Atkins.

Are we missing something - what do you mean by Fishing Chapter - Chris. .

Sir, We at the Kaduna Jubilee Chapter would like to make an inquiry on how to start a fishing chapter in our location - Tunji Saiwo

Great vision, great job. I am a Field Rep. In Kaduna, Nigeria. Please I need more enlightenment on the Fishing Chapter.
FISHING CHAPTER INFO COMING SOON - R.S.

Thank you for these very important and updated information. These were passed on to our Davao Philippines Chapter members. Please continue sending us updates and developments happening in the International scene of FGBMFI as these are vital in our efforts to strengthen our Chapter

On a personal note
Our 13-year-old grandson Blake is a star basketball player. He and his team have been chosen to compete nationally in the National Junior Basketball Tournament - R.S.
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52nd WORLD CONVENTION - July 18-23,2005
HYATT REGENCY HOUSTON, TEXAS
Tel: 713-654-1234, Fax: 713-951-0934
For registration - information - visa help call 949-461-0100.

ENJOY AND RECEIVE
The anointing for . . business,  wisdom, finance, healing, service, and your destiny
Network - get acquainted with people in your business, and career.
Receive a GOD IDEA
This is where increase meets destiny
Fellowship - Friendship - Increase
Receive your Miracle - your Destiny - your Calling - your Anointing - your Healing
Around the world - Every Chapter needs to send 2 families.

We want to personally invite you and your family to come and receive much more from God than you could possible know or expect - Richard and Vangie Shakarian.

Full Gospel Business Mens Fellowship International
27 Spectrum Pointe Drive #312, Lake Forest CA 92630
Tel: 949-461-0100, Fax: 949-609-0344
Email: international@mail.fgbmfi.org

FGBMFI - LOVE AND CHARITY
RICHARD SHAKARIAN

In acts of kindness and love, we show to others the true nature of God.

Mother Theresa said;
Many mistake our vocation for our work.
Our work is the love of Jesus. 

Acts of love and charity are preferred above all gifts:

From the First Epistle of Saint Paul to the Corinthians - Chapter 13.

If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.

And If I should have prophecy and should know all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I should have all faith, so that I could revove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.

And if I should distribute all my goods to feed the poor, and if I should deliver my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing.

Charity is patient, is kind: charity envieth not, dealeth not perversely, is not puffed up.
Is not ambitious, seeketh not her own, is not provoked to anger thinketh no evil:

Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth with the truth:

Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.

Charity never falleth away: whether prophecies shall be made void or tongues shall cease or knowledge shall be destroyed.

For we know in part: and we prophesy in part.

But when that which is perfect is come, that which is in part shall be done aay.

When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child. But, when I became a man, I put away the things of a child.

We wee now through a glass in a dark manner: but then face to face. Now I know in part; but then I shall know even as I am known.

And now there remain faith, hope, and charity, these three: the greatest of these is Charity.
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7,000 chapters are possible working together in Christs love.

Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.
Yes, we believe we can reach hundreds of millions of souls for Christ.

52nd WORLD CONVENTION - July 18-23,2005
HYATT REGENCY HOUSTON, TEXAS
Tel: 713-654-1234, Fax: 713-951-0934

This is going to be one of the greatest FGBMFI Conventions ever.

This year 2005 started out with a BANG, just in January, we saw over 50,000 people receive the Lord in our 1st special outreach of the year.

Bring your wife and children because this is going to be a Holy Ghost, power packed, prophetic Convention that will touch your family.

FOCUS ON FGBMFI As a friend of FGBMFI, lay aside every other consideration whether it is personal, business or ministry. The Holy Spirit will use each of us as we focus together in our meetings and contribute in testimony the things we are hearing from God.  I am especially looking forward to meeting with you at the World Convention. Together our Lord will lead us to the fulfillment of our vision.

Be sure to bring a nice delegation from your area or nation.

If you need help with your visa, contact the Headquarters office:
FGBMFI - 27 Spectrum Pointe Drive, Lake Forest CA 92630
Tel: 949-461-0100, Fax: 949-609-0344

P.S.  Do not forget to email us your prayer requests right away.
We will lift you up in prayer in Jerusalem.

FGBMFI - A GREAT SPIRITUAL NEED IN ISRAEL
Richard Shakarian - Pray for us, as we prepare for our Holy Land Outreach 

People are hurting. . spiritually, in the Holy Land.  The need is urgent even though they are surrounded by religious heritage.

We have received a prophetic word for Israel.

The Lord has called us to go and do mighty things in His name.  Because there is such an urgent need in Israel, it will take all of us working together.

A part of the prophecy given to FGBMFI for Israel is as follows:
It is time.  The Lord has called you to go and do great and mighty things in His name.  You have led many to the Harvest, but now is the time for spiritual warfare.
You have become men of God - Mighty Men of God and our calling is to the Gate.

Oh yes, it is our time, our call to go.  We have lived in the land of milk and honey, we have lived in the land of plenty, and now the hand of the Lord is upon us to go and do great and mighty things.

Oh men of the Lord, do not look to the right or the left, hear this call and the Lord will anoint you to go forth.

How lovely on the mountains are the feet of them, who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who brings good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, your God reigns - Isaiah 52:7.

Your harvest will be so great - the power and gifts of the Spirit and its anointing upon you will call all men unto Him.  They will come running.
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You have prayed for the peace of Jerusalem, now it is time to take action and plant your prayers and your seed. God has promised that He will do great things for those who bless Israel.

If you know a Christian in the Holy Land that needs encouragement or needs to be connected with other Christian business people, then please. . .
Email to us their names, address, phone and email address.

We are receiving many prayer requests to take with us to Jerusalem.  If you would like us to pray for you on the Mount of Olives, please send your prayer request right away.

FGBMFI - 27 Spectrum Pointe Drive # 312, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Email: international@mail.fgbmfi.org
P.S. you may want to tuck in a love gift for this outreach.

FGBMFI - YES, HE WATCHES OVER YOU
RICHARD SHAKARIAN

Simon Peter was a rough tough fisherman.  Yet, he became one of the 12 disciples and the leading Apostle of Christ. His aggressive nature got him in trouble time after time. He even denied the Lord, but what endears him to our hearts is that he repented, and went on to become one of the greatest Apostles.

Regardless of the circumstances you find yourself today, you can be sure that our Lord is watching over you.

Our Lord said. . The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment.  Consider the ravens, for they neither sow nor reap, which neither has storehouses nor barns, and God feeds them: how much more are you better than the fowls. . . consider the lilies. . Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. If then God so clothe the grass which today is in the field and tomorrow is cast into the fire. How much more will he clothe you .. oh, ye of little faith.

And again, He said: Are not 2 sparrows sold for a farthing, and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows. Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.   

Do not be discouraged:
Remember the devils tools are discouragement, dismayed, disagreement, and division.

Remember Gods tools are:
Love, forgiveness, unity, obedience, giving, helping and encouragement.

We believe that our God is big enough and powerful enough to meet your needs, whatever they may be.  We would like to pray for you and minister to you. Meet me this weekend at our Convention at Topeka, Kansas, or in Jerusalem, or at our World Convention in Houston Texas July 18-23.

We will pray for your requests in Jerusalem.
Send your prayer requests to me immediately, and our group will pray for you on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem.  Yes, we will lift up your prayer requests to the Lord in that very Holy Place.   
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Sponsor A Family In Israel

Dear Partner:

Perhaps you cannot travel with us on our mission to Israel this month.  But you can still be a valuable part of the ministry there.

In Israel, we will meet people from all walks of life such as government leaders, members of the Knesset, business people, archeologists, students and families.  These people all have great needs, and we want to show them how their needs can be met!

We are working to expand our work in Israel.  This is exciting considering the world events of the day.  We are also working on a Messianic Chapter.

We are having 2 special dinners in Jerusalem and perhaps you would sponsor a man and wife.  For $75.00, this is your opportunity to reach people in Israel.

You know. . . many have been saved because of a Breakfast or Dinner ticket.

You have prayed for the peace of Jerusalem, now it is time to take action and plant your seed.

We know that God is going to do great things for those who bless Israel.
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Fax or call in your gift by credit card.
Or send your check to:
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FGBMFI - 27 Spectrum Pointe Drive #312, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Email: international@mail.fgbmfi.org
Tel: 949-461-0100, Fax: 949-609-0344

FGBMFI-SPECIAL REPORT
RICHARD SHAKARIAN

Our Lord said. .  Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbor as thyself.

This report of our Washington D.C. Convention is prepared by Jim Priddy U.S.A V.P.

The Conference Theme: Honor the U.S. Military was accomplished at all levels of Government. Our International President spoke to the Military at the Pentagon, he thanked them for their service to our Nation and all efforts, for peace all over the World.  It was a very touching moment as we prayed in the Pentagon where the airplane hit the building on Sept 11.  A Chapel has been erected to honor those who lost their lives. We held hands and prayed with Col. Ralph Benson, Pentagon Chaplin.

Special Speaker Steve Davis, FBI Chaplin shared an important message for all leadership in FGBMFI; the importance of keeping a positive report.  He challenged all to step up to the plate, and be positive in all areas of our lives.

The Saturday night meeting was full of joy and song as Andy Fink and his music team, along with Marsha Woolley who sang beautifully and lifted the Lord up higher and higher.  Testimonies by Bob Bignolds son Mark was an encouragement to all parents who have been praying for their children

The White House
Dear Richard:
I was so honored to speak to your remarkable group on Friday.  What an inspiring collection of men and women. Rich blessings to you and yours in the years ahead. And thanks for your abiding prayers of support for the President and First Lady.
Warm Blessings,
Tim Goeglein;
Special Assistant to the President.

Several FGBMFI men visited the US Naval Medical Center where we visited and prayed with the marines who were wounded and had just returned from Iraq. George Duggan said he saw himself as a young man who had served in WWII in these young service men. Jimmy Rogers visited and prayed with a young marine who was shot in Iraq and was from his own State of Georgia.  This was a time we were filled with emotions, as we talked to these brave men, some shot as many as four and five times. They truly lifted us all up, so please keep our military in your prayers each day.

The class on the Holy Spirit was a great blessing to everyone, many received the Holy Spirit, were healed and set free.  Bobby Bassler from South Bend Indiana did a great job leading the class and the Morning Prayer meeting.

We were blessed beyond measure by the testimonies of many men and women in our Great Nations Armed Forces who shared with us how God has been working miracles in the war zone and at home - Shawn Pierce, Kansas City, MO.
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All of us mourn the passing of our very dear brother Raymond Cottrell, who was a faithful servant of the Lord and International Vice president for the Caribbean - John Carrette.

Gideon Esurua, FGBMFI Outreach Director, Nigeria is challenging us Europeans to get involved in Asia, and request me to bring over a Fire team to support the Afro/Asian Convention in Bandung, Indonesia - Sept 7-9, 05 - Roland Benz.

I was one of the people that attended the world convention in Abuja, Nigeria in 2004.  The Lord has blessed me and my family in a way that is beyond description.  Surely, this is divine intervention.  Obeying God at first seems hard, now know that when we obey Him is for our own good. Praise God - J. Fabunmi.
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Holy Land Trip
Thank you, our FGBMFI Holy Land trip is completely sold out.  Unfortunately, some did not get their reservations in on time and are now on a waiting list for space.

52nd World Convention - Houston, Texas - July 19-23, 2005
Hyatt Regency Houston, Ph: 1- 800 233 1234, 1-713-654-1234

World Heavyweight Boxing Champion George Foreman will be a special guest.

The variety, fervor, personality, music, prophetic, teaching and ministering of Gods word makes the World Convention a truly unique event.

Do not miss the new friends, the fellowship, the networking of new business friends from all over the world. Yes, God has a blessing for you at the World Convention.

For information or visa help, contact FGBMFI by email.

FGBMFI - 27 Spectrum Pointe Drive # 312, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Tel: 949-461-0100, Fax: 949-609-0344.
Email: international@mail.fgbmfi.org

FGBMFI -ON THE MARCH TO 7,000 CHAPTERS
RICHARD SHAKARIAN

Brand new chapter kicks off with 200 top business and political figures in Mexicali.

Several months ago, Mike Quintana led several Chapters from Fresno in a Fire Team Outreach to Mexicali.  The results led to the founding of Mexico’s newest Chapter.

The Melendez family business connections opened up the city. Juan Melendez is an architect and the owner of a large road contracting business. It seemed like all of the top business owners and successful political figures came for the weekend kick off. 

Friday night, we began with a barbeque at one of the ranches and an interview with one of the most popular T.V. News Host Luis Arnoldo Cabada Alvidrez. He was touched as he heard the testimonies of these top men including General Daniel Lopez Carballo, Jimmy Hughes, Mario Garcia and myself.

Our T.V. interviews were played on 8 T.V. tations that night and in the morning.

On Saturday, 5 Star General Daniel Lopez Carballo, formerly Chief of Staff of Honduras, Jimmy Hughes and I ministered morning and afternoon.

Signs and wonders

As I finished speaking, I encouraged the people to pray for the one next to them.

I put my hand on Juan Melendez and instantly felt a tremendous heat on my hand and on his chest.  I asked.. did anyone else out there feel that heat. . To my surprise, the healing heat of Gods presence was falling all over the room. 

Many responded; David Prado, President of the Porterville Chapter had an injury in his ankle. It was quite swollen. When the heat hit him, he came to the front, pulled up his pant leg and we all watched in amazement as the swelling went down before our eyes soon, his ankle was normal again.  Praise the Lord.

It turns out that when I laid my hands upon Juan, he received an immediate healing.

Many were healed including a top lady attorney.  The suffering and years of pain along with swelling instantly left her body.

Another man had an operation on his knee that apparently went badly.  The knee was all swelled up.  The heat came on him and traveled down to his knee. Once again we watched as the knee became normal.

Special thanks to Ray Mejia, he tells me that perhaps 40 or more received Christ that day.

Joe Ortega and Ron Weinbender and I had a great time as we drove to Mexicali.

This great event happened because of the combination of Fire Team and Fishing Chapter.

The Fire Teams came from several Fresno Chapters to Mexicali and the result was the founding of an incredible Fishing Chapter.

Jesus said. . Go, . . into all the world,

The Scriptures teach that our personal obedience to God is more pleasing to Him, then any sacrifice that we can make.  He says, Go. Well, it is a simple instruction, it just means, quit your usual routine for a while, quit doing what you are doing for a while, and obey the Lord with joy. When you go, He will meet you there.
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52nd World Convention, Houston Texas - July 18-23.
Hyatt Regency Hotel
Tel: 713-654-1234, 1-800-233-1234, Fax: 713-951-0934

This World Convention will begin with a spiritual earthquake and fire teams in the city.  And . . we will conclude in the Prophetic and the Victory.

If your need is for victory, healing, and a special anointing for your business, family, health, or finances, then bring your entire family for this incredible event.

There are about 20 World Class anointed speakers, teachers, prophets, and successful overcomers in the business, political and military world that will be ministering.

Make your reservation today.

For special visa invitations, contact us by email: international@mail.fgbmfi.org

Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International
27 Spectrum Pointe Drive #312, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Tel: 949-461-0100, Fax: 949-609-0344

p.s. Send us your prayer requests, and you might want to tuck in a gift for the International Headquarters. It seems that almost every week, we are activating some special cutting edge outreach somewhere in the world. Your partnership is appreciated.

FGBMFI -  7,000 CHAPTERS
RICHARD SHAKARIAN

I have been astonished at the incredible number of people coming to Christ through a combination of 2 of our FGBMFI Outreaches.

The Fishing Chapter and the Fire Team, which is ministry to business owners and employees is one of the most effective soul winning combinations found anywhere.

The Fire Team Marketplace Ministry breaks through in any city and sets the atmosphere. And, the Fishing Chapters meeting for lunch every week gathering in the harvest.

Today, I was reading the story of the disciples, who had fished all night and netted no fish. But, when they obeyed our Lords command to throw their net on the right side of the boat, they harvested a 153 Big Fish. I think of the 153 Big Fish as a type of the 153 plus Nations where we are bringing men to Christ.

Today, we have chartered about 6,000 chapters throughout the world, but the Holy Spirit has been speaking to my heart, let me tell you what I have heard. . .

God has given us the 2 most effective tools we have ever had.

In one country, 500 Fishing Chapters usually each bring 10 new men to Christ every week for a total of 250,000 each year, and we are growing like mad. 

In the same country, the Fire Teams to businesses usually add more than twice that number to Christ.  The changed lives are magnificent.  The testimonies of complete transformation boggles the mind . It is only our Lord that can accomplish such a complete transformation.

In another country, 100 Fishing Chapters meeting every week are each bringing about 5 men to Christ amounting to about 25,000 new converts a year.  

In little Panama, they are working hand in hand with the International Headquarters for a special Fire Team Outreach that we believe will reach 300,000 people in the marketplace.

I ask you, shall we stay at only 6,000 Chapters or shall we use the combination of the Fire Teams and Fishing Chapters to touch the hearts and grow to 7,000 Chapters. .

Pray earnestly . .

As God uses you and your team to begin even 10 of our brand new 1,000 Fishing Chapters, you will discover that you are reaching 2,000-3,000 people for Christ every year.  Just think,,, in 10 years, you will have your own suburb in Heaven . .  And, God will say . . Well Done, enter into the joy of thy Lord.

I am putting out the call.

Who will be the one . . to begin New Fishing Chapters in your own city or town.

To do it right, you need to communicate with me here at the International Headquarters.

We will help you to form both the Fire Teams and the Fishing Chapters.

There are many things that you need to know to be completely effective for Christ. 

Here at the International Headquarters, we are in constant communications with many people in many nations and we are seeing incredible spiritual results.

We are looking for people that love God, willing to obey, that will inconvenience themselves, that will spend money, will work, and network, and work with the team. 

If you are such a person.  If your heart hears the cry of the Spirit. If you want to make a difference for Christ in the lives of men and families. .

Then, contact me by email and we will help you.

Together we can add 1,000 Fishing Chapters and see the light of Christ shine and radiate in the cities and countryside of 153 Big Fish Nations through our 7,000 Chapters.
Let the light of Christ and the Glory of God shine in every office building, and school and factory in every city, every suburb, every town, every village and every crossroads of the whole world.

Richard Shakarian

FGBMFI - 27 Spectrum Pointe Drive # 312, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Tel: 949-461-0100, Fax: 949-609-0344
Email: international@mail.fgbmfi.org

Our Jerusalem Outreach Trip is completely full. Do not miss the greatest event.
Our 52 World Convention July 18-23, 2005
Hyatt Regency Houston, 1200 Louisiana Street, Houston, Texas 77002
For Reservation call or fax:
Tel:1-713-654-1234, 1-800-233-1234
Fax: 1-713-951-0934
If you need help with your visa, contact Dzinyefa at the International Headquarters.

FGBMFI - BLIND DRUNK
RICHARD SHAKARIAN

Alberto was blink drunk - when he came to our meeting.

He had lost everything. He had lost his wife - He had lost his children - He had lost his money - He had lost his house.  All he had left was his beat up old car. Late at night he would drive his car into a gas station and sleep in the car.

He did not remember anything about our meeting except that at the end, someone said; if you say these words, your life will be completely changed.

The next week, Alberto came back and it was the beginning of a new life.

He wanted to go into the car business but he had no money, so he sold his only possession, which was his old car for $500.

He heard that he needed to give one tenth of his earnings to God.  Alberto decided that he wanted to have his money blessed.  He understood that $450 with the blessings of God would do more for him, than $500 without God’s blessings.

As he began to buy and sell cars on the street, he honored God by giving.

Alberto’s blessings began to multiply.
Soon, he recovered his family and through a series of events, the city gave him a large property on a busy street for his car lot.

Today, he has been restored. His family has been restored with the love of his wife, and the admiration of his children.  They now have a beautiful home and His business has prospered greatly.

His change of life came when he accepted Christ by opening his heart that first day.

And his transition from failure to success came to him as he obeyed God. _________________________________________________      
Jerusalem - Mar 30-April 6. 
The response has been better than we anticipated; we discovered that the hotel has only 4 rooms left that week. Perhaps you can still come. Call Mark at 863-644-2456 Ext 385.  email: nts@travelwithus.com

Please email your prayer request and testimony of Gods goodness to you.
Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International
27 Spectrum Pointe Drive # 312, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Tel: 949-461-0100, Fax: 949-609-0344, Email: international@mail.fgbmfi.org

FGBMFI - AN ANOINTING FOR THE MARKETPLACE
RICHARD SHAKARIAN

Sorry to be late with this report, but after 3 weeks of travel and the ncredible things that God is doing here, quite frankly we could not keep up.

Washington D.C.
Assistant to President Bush Tim Goeglein spoke at our D.C. Convention.  WOW what a message. He spoke of several intimate moments when the President was not ashamed to give glory to Jesus Christ. 

Several of us went over to the Bethesda Naval Hospital to visit the wounded Marines.  We felt very humbled in the presence of such courage and honor.  Our group included Jim Priddy, Ron Weinbender, George Duggan, James Rogers, Bob Bignold and myself.
Jim tells me that the Lord really made special provision for us to be able to go, and we were treated like V.I.P.S.

As we were having lunch in a restaurant Bobby Bassler who God is using to change the State of Indiana laid his hand into my arm and silently prayed for me.  Immediately the heat of the presence of God went from Bobbys hand to my arm. You could feel the heat.  Later Doug and Marsha Woolleys child Isaac, who is having some real physical challenges was curled in a fetal position, suffering from incredible migraine pain.  Bobby went up to the room, laid hands on young Isaac, and immediately, the pain left.

Needless to say, our USA Board Meeting was one of the best ever. 

A Culture of Giving:  Every one of the Directors yes, to a man determined in unity to create a Culture of Giving to the International Headquarters. Yes, from our members, chapters and directors, all of us in unison giving every month - that, the incredible work of God through the FGBMFI Headquarters will be properly funded.

Dr. Emir Caner, Associate Dean at Wake Forest University, moved the audience as he spoke about being raised in a Muslim home, until he found Christ at age 12.  His new book tells many stories of the Man in White - Jesus Christ - appearing in dreams to people from Bangladesh to Syria. 

FBI Chaplain Steve Davis spoke on Leadership. He was very funny as he told of many experiences, but again and again, he gave the main points to become a successful leader.
He spoke of obedience, support, and of speaking encouragement. His message was so outstanding that we are making it available.  You may purchase this tape by faxing or emailing your credit card information and requesting FBI Chaplain Steve Davis audiotapes.  The price is $10 including shipping and handling.

Following the Washington D.C. Convention, I had the privilege of going to Tulsa and speaking to the business school of Oral Roberts University, then to a special combined FGBMFI meeting and on to speak to Victory Church, which is one of the greatest Churches, pastured by Billy Joe Dougherty.  They were thrilled to hear the amazing stories of salvation and changed lives. Yes, FGBMFI is truly bringing an incredible anointing to the marketplace.

Jerusalem Report:
We have a wonderful response for our trip to the Holy Land.  We have exceeded our expectations, and many are coming from America and from Latin America and Africa. 

We encourage those of you that live in Europe and Asia to increase your attendance by connecting with us in Jerusalem, March 30 - April 6.  For our Hotel information, please contact us by email.     
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52nd World Convention - Houston, Texas - July 19-23, 2005
Hyatt Regency Houston, Ph: 1- 800 233 1234, 1-713-654-1234 

Your life will be strengthened and the anointings for family, success, healing and for a better life will fall upon you.
 
Join the Fire Teams and outreach activities that will begin on Monday July 18, 05.  We are believing for several thousands to find Christ through the activities of our dedicated teams even before we officially began. The Convention officially begins Tuesday evening, July 19.

If you need help to get a visa to attend the World Convention, please contact our office immediately by email or fax: Attention: Dzinyefa. She will help you with all the details.

Full Gospel Business Mens Fellowship International
27 Spectrum Pointe Dr. # 312, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Tel: 949-461-0100, fax: 949-609-0344.
Email: international@mail.fgbmfi.org

p.s.: Send your prayer requests and victory reports.

I would like to receive the personal testimony of those who trusted God by giving to His work, and then received the financial blessings, better jobs, or additional business that you were believing for.

FGBMFI - OH WHAT A DAY
RICHARD SHAKARIAN

This is the day that the Lord hath made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.

We have just completed a glorious week in Nicaragua, and are now in Washington D.C.

In Nicaragua, our men prayed with 54,000 people in more than 2,200 meetings in the marketplace last week.

500 men and women came from many Latin Nations to sharpen their soul winning skills.  Even Miklos Molnar came from Hungary.

It turns out that 80% of our Fellowship in these growing Nations has come to Christ since the year 2,000.  That is when I announced the prophetic word God had given, that we were to pray for 1 person in every family.  The Lord showed us to take our testimonies into businesses.

The Nation of HONDURAS reported that going out beyond our chapter walls is helping them fulfill the vision.  They have now prayed with 1,117,000 people in the Fire Teams.
PANAMA is planning to reach 300,000 this year.  MEXICO is on Fire, and so are many Latin Nations.

Now, our focus is on AMERICA AND WASHINGTON  D.C.

GOD CAN DO IT….

He never saw a problem
He could not solve
He never saw a Sinner
He could not forgive
He never saw a sickness
He could not cure

Remember, I will be your Prayer Partner.

If you want to go to Jerusalem perhaps you can still make it if you call Mike immediately at 863-644-2456 ext 385, or email: nts@travelwithus.com.

We love you.

Email your prayer requests and send your praise reports.
Email: international@mail.fgbmfi.org

FGBMFI - 27 Spectrum Pointe Dr. #312, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Tel: 949-461-0100, fax: 949-609-0344

FGBMFI - INCREDIBLE FRIDAY
RICHARD SHAKARIAN

It has been an incredible Friday in Nicaragua.

Last night, I was the only guest on the most popular T.V. program in Nicaragua.  They said it was the best program in 5 years.  The T.V. Host came to our meeting, and he was greatly impacted by the Fellowship.

Today began with a visit with Cardinal Miguel Ovando Y Bravo, a wonderful visit and we met 4 Monseigneurs.

Then we went to the City Hall and had a special visit with Alexis Arguelo. He held 3 world titles in boxing-undefeated.  He is now a FGBMFI regular member and the Vice Mayor.

While waiting for a call to see President Enrique Bolaños Geyer, we received a call to see Daniel Ortega at the Marxist Sandinistas Headquarters. We went to the same building where the warplanes were made to fight America in the 1980s.

Daniel and I had a 2-hour private talk.  True to form God has sent us here at a time of great political crisis.  We prayed with Daniel - then I felt impressed to pray for his health.  There was a tremendous anointing.  Afterward he gave me a big hug and many thanks of appreciation.

Tonight we had the opening of our annual Presidents Latin Summit.  3,000 attended at our brand new F.G. Convention Center.  500 people are attending from other Latin Nations.

In the daytime we had ‘Fire Teams’ and teaching our men how to have a Fishing Chapter.

Fire Teams this week as of Friday afternoon: 2,200 meetings in businesses that means men giving their testimony over 2,200 times.

Salvation count is 44,000 and the week is not over yet…

The fire of the Holy Spirit is lighting the other Nations of the World. 
The ‘Harvest of Souls’ has begun - Ps 1: 7-8

Last days to get your reservation in for Israel

Full Gospel Business Mens Fellowship International
27 Spectrum Pointe Drive #312, Lake Forest CA 92630
Tel: 949-461-0100, Fax: 949-609-0344. Email: international@mail.fgbmfi.org

FGBMFI - WOW WHAT A DAY
RICHARD SHAKARIAN - WOW WHAT A DAY

We have been working overtime 12-16 hours every day for the last 2 weeks and the result. .  A brand new global FGBMFI T.V. program  ‘Around The World’. . It will be shown in many Nations.

It is spectacular . . with singing, music, joy, testimonies, salvations. . also high level people. . Presidents. . Generals. . Congress In Session, and so much more.

Our 1st program each show. . 6-8 Nations around the world. 
The 1st series includes Thailand, Malaysia, England, Germany, Nigeria, Honduras, Nicaragua, U.S.A, Hungary and Guatemala.

Wow, what a spectacular . . Around The World. . Testimony of Christs power

The production was begun in Bruno Caamanos Studio of Alma T.V. in Los Angeles.
And, the last week I was in Miami completing our programs in Daniel Caamanos T.V. Studio.  FGB owes a great debt of thanks to these 2 faithful brothers.
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 I am writing now from Nicaragua, here is the report.

Monday: Our Nicaragua Fire Teams began with our Leaders Summit on the weekend.

Tuesday: I spoke to a large gathering in Managua with Dr. Mike Hayes, one of Americas greatest Pastors.

Wednesday: Almost 4,000 F.G.B young people came to the Youth Rally in our brand new F.G. Center in Managua. I had asked for a youth rally. but this was incredible.
When I gave the altar call. . over 1,000 came forward. What joy.

The Fire Teams were spectacular with 996 meetings in 2 days.  Salvations by State; Managua 5,465; Matagalpa 7,024; Esteli 5,504; Chinandega 2,758 and Leon 1,364.
The good news is that the total salvations for just Monday and Thursday were 22,115.
Well. . Can anyone say. . Praise the Lord.

Last week for Israel registration: call Mark tel:1-863-644-2456 ext 385 or
email Don djmountshs@aol.com

FULL GOSPEL BUSINESS MEN’S FELLOWHSIP INTERNATIONAL
27 Spectrum Pointe Drive # 312, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Email: international@mail.fgbmfi.org

FGBMFI - A NEW YEAR
RICHARD SHAKARIAN

The earth is the Lords,
and the fullness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein - Ps 24:1.

As I was praying about the year 2005, I received a surprising impression
The Year 2005 and 2006 will be incredible years of some of the greatest harvest in the history of the world. 

This will also be a time of great profit for businessmen and because of events, these years will also have times of potential great loss. 

To prosper, we must learn to listen to the still small voice of the Lord. In order to do this, there must be clear passage for God to speak.  This is a time to forsake sin, selfishness and greed, and to focus clearly on God.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.  This awe, this reverence and yes, even fear will govern Gods relationships with you. 

When Adam lost the fear of God and bit the apple, new voices spoke to his mind.  Before there was a clear channel of communication - a clear channel of creativity - and a clear channel of knowledge - between Adam and God. 

When Adam feared God no more, there were now confusing contradictory thoughts that came into his mind.  His own thoughts and will, greed and desires became overwhelming, the thoughts and evil desires of the evil one came into his mind, and the words of the Lord God were suddenly pushed back. 

Now he heard the voice of self, the voice of reason, the voice of evil and very little of the voice of God. 

I have met many who at one time heard a clear word from God - but then - they began to try and evaluate or think out and reason Gods word.  This hesitation in obedience gives both Satan and self will the opportunity to bring about disobedience.  When the Lord speaks, its usually simple, direct, and if obeyed very meaningful to the Kingdom of God.

The years 2005 and 2006 will be years of great victory… for those who press through.

My prayer for you
That we will hear the Word of the Lord clearly
That we will immediately obey His command
That His will may be done on earth as it is in heaven

I know that if we hear and obey, then - Victory will come.
Victory in every area of our life.
Victory in our family - Victory in our health - Victory for our safety - Victory for God.

Can you imagine that if in Africa and other nations the possibility. 
God said; pray for one person in every family in the nation.
In some nations we hesitated
Then reasoned, talked us out of obedience.
Imagine a million Full Gospel businessmen and women taking the gospel to the marketplace, to the universities, to the government offices.
Imagine what God will do - for He will raise up an army - seemingly out of the dust.
And His anointing shall break the yoke and the nations shall be saved.

Fear the Lord. Honor God and honor His anointed leaders.
Hear and obey - modern men wants to forget how to obey
To receive the victory and Gods best in every part of our lives,
Let us fear the Lord - and hear Him - and quickly obey - then expect a great year. 

Jesus said “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind;
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Join us on our trip to the Holy Land March 30 - April 6, 2005

Israel was, and is, located in the center of the ancient world, and all transportation and communication between the continents had to pass through this territory to reach the other.  In doing so, the travelers, merchants, and traders, and even the armies, encountered the Children of Israel and saw the works and testimony of the Lord in their midst.
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Praise Report:
Yesterday, I was interviewed for French TV by Paul Moreira, a TV Reporter
For an hour and a half, I was able to give testimony of the great things God is doing through you, the men and women of the Fellowship on many continents.  As a news reporter, he was quite interested in our work in Nicaragua and in French speaking Africa.

Join us for special prayer during the week of Jan 24-29. 2005.
The Latin Summit will be in Managua, Nicaragua with Fire Teams, Fishing Chapters, Youth Rallies, and a grand final 2 days with all our important Latin Leaders.

52nd World Convention  July 19-23, 2005
Hyatt Regency Houston, Ph: 1- 800 233 1234, 1-713-654-1234       

Full Gospel BusinessMens Fellowship International - World Headquarters
27 Spectrum Pointe Dr. #312, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Tel: 949-461-0100, Fax: 949-609-0344, email: international@mail.fgbmfi.org

FGBMFI - HELPING TSUNAMI VICTIMS
RICHARD SHAKARIAN

I received the following email from Komo Antakon.  He is a dear friend and the President of FGBMFI Thailand, and Regional Vice President Asia

Our brother Komo has set up a way that we can help the unfortunate victims of  the Tidal Waves. He writes as follows:

FGBMFI -TASK FORCE HELPING TSUNAMI TIDAL WAVES VICTIMS

I was shocked when I saw the Tsunami Killer Tidal Waves destruction in the whole coastal region of S.E. Asia, including Thailand, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Malaysia, Indonesian down to some nations like Kenya further away in Africa.  The live video shot from the shore showed men, women, kids, running for their life and disappearing.

Churches across Thailand were praying and held special services yesterday praying for the victims and send all the helps they can.  The dead and missing just in Thailand were more than 20,000 and the whole region over 120,000 as of yesterday and rising daily as more bodies floated or discovered by the rescue team.  It could reach 200,000.  There are thousands of islands in the area and many still unreachable.  The whole villages, schools, hotels, shops, were wiped out including a whole group of Golfers on the green at Phuket.  The disaster strikes the rich and the poor, the shacks or 5 starts hotel alike all were leveled and sucked into the sea.  After a few hours the sea was calm as if nothing has ever happened but the reality of the bad dream.  It was frightening and very swift destruction.

The FGBMFI Thailand is organizing a Special Task Force to put love into action, praying and contribution cash, clothing, food, etc as the Lord leads each member.  For cash contribution you can send or IT to this special account:

Account No. 001-1-95066-2
Account Name: Mr. T. Kunajak
Bank: Kasikornthai Bank formally Thai Farmer Bank
Address: 142 Silom Rd, Bangkok 10500, Thailand

  On Christmas Eve, Dec 24, 2004, The Government TV Channel 11 approved and aired our 16th FGBMFI Christmas TV programs reaching over 10 millions peoples in Thailand, and neighboring countries in S.E. Asia with Life testimonies of 7 FGBMFI men, songs, prayers for the Government, the King, and all the Thai and a final altar call prayer for viewers who decide to turn their life around and accept Christ. 

ALL THE CONTRIBUTIONS WILL BE MADE UNDER THE BANNER OF FULL GOSPEL BUSINESS MENS FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL, OUR  GLOBAL HQ CORPORATION RATHER THAN FG THAILAND.

About half of the dead, missing or hospitalized are Europeans, mostly, German, Swedish, French tourists, plus some American, Japanese and Chinese too. 

The most important thing to do now is the continuing prayer of the saints across the world as Richard Shakarian wrote in his newsletter.  Rebuilding shattered and hopeless lives of the survivors who lost their loved ones is not just medical or financial.  It is spiritual and the spirit filled FGBMFI men around the world can offer a major contribution when these tourists return to their home.  The Tidal Waves cleaned and leveled everything that stood in its way.  Islands were shaken and moved out of their original places according to NASA. 

This preview reality of Rev 6:14 describing the events on the coming last days.  The quake pitched the earth axis 2.5 cm and permanently speedup its rotational speed by 3 microsecond according to the NASA.

K. Antakon
FGBMFI National President
Regional Vice President - Asia
narada@asianet.co.th
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Another one of our esteemed FGBMFI Directors Eugene Arnold left on a mission of mercy from Pennsylvania within 4 or 5 days.  He is now in India having traveled with a compassion team on a giant 747 loaded with food and supplies.  He is traveling with 80 volunteers including several medical people.  Before coming home he will be in 3 nations.  This morning, he was on ABC TV and he is expected to be on FOX network from India.

We will give more reports as they come in from many of our FGBMFI members who are on the scene helping.

In the meantime we can support them with prayers and materials.

Richard Shakarian
International President

FGBMFI - 27 Spectrum Pointe Dr. #312, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Email: international@mail.fgbmfi.org

FGBMFI - LADIES OF THE FELLOWSHIP
VANGIE SHAKARIAN

Dear Ladies of the Fellowship: I want to invite you on an incredible trip to Jerusalem. 

In February Richard and I were in Israel. We felt the mighty presence of God as we sang sweet praises to Him in the great synagogue of Jerusalem. We were overcome with the history of the Bible in the City of David, which adjoins the temple site where all the prophets came. We viewed the Hidden Springs, which the Jews believe is the place where God began the creation of the world.  We sat under a canopy over King Davids palace, as archeologists prepared for us the same type of lunch that King David would have eaten.  They explaine