Is It Scriptural For CHRISTIANS TO BE "PREPPERS"?

SHOULD CHRISTIANS PREPARE 

FOR THE TIMES TO COME???-

By Pamela Rae Schuffert presenting investigative journalism from a Biblical Christian perspective-

www.AmericanHolocaustComing.blogspot.com

Recently, I read a post on FACEBOOK from a Christian, who went into elaborate reasoning as to "WHY CHRISTIANS SHOULD NOT BE PREPPERS." Frankly, I was dumbfounded at the illogical reasoning behind that post.

GOD WANTS HIS PEOPLE TO BE PREPARED TO FACE EVERY COMING CRISIS AND EMERGE VICTORIOUS! Our God is a miracle God, but He is also a practical Father as well. He loves His people and wants them to be blessed and uplifted to face every crisis in victory.

The Bible states that THE HOLY SPIRIT SHALL SHOW YOU THINGS TO COME. And there is more than one reason.

Many years ago, God gave a firm warning by His Holy Spirit to Christians in one village in ARMENIA, Christians in this village received a vision and a prophecy telling the that great disaster was coming to their village, and they would have to flee to the country God would show them IF they were to survive.

Some scoffed at this and IGNORED THE WARNING FROM GOD. But others wisely heeded the revelation, and sold their homes and properties and relocated to AMERICA, where God told them they would be safe for a season.

And shortly thereafter, THE TURKS INVADED ARMENIA! THEIR VILLAGE WAS DEVASTATED, AND EVERY CHRISTIAN WHO REMAINED WAS SLAUGHTERED AND THEIR HOMES DESTROYED!

But those Christians who wisely heeded the warnings of God, remained safe and prospered in the new country God had led them to. These Armenian Christians included DEMOS SHAKARIAN, founder of "THE FULL GOSPEL BUSINESSMEN'S FELLOWSHIP". He also wrote the book, THE HAPPIEST PEOPLE ON EARTH. In this book he recounted how the Holy Spirit told him and his family and others to FLEE ARMENIA while there was yet time.

http://www.fgbmfi.org/

Yes, God loves His people and WANTS them to prepare to face coming hardships and crises! God proves this repeatedly throughout His written word, the Bible.

God warned NOAH of a terrible flood to come, and instructed him how to successfully PREPARE, or PREP, for the coming crisis. 

God warned of a great famine to come to Egypt, and revealed to Joseph what to do to save many lives by prepping with food supplies for the coming times of famine. And one family saved by prepping, was Joseph's family and Jacob himself.

The Bible clearly states in the New Testament that FAITH WITHOUT WORKS IS DEAD. Christians TRUST GOD and His promises to supply the things that they need, and food to feed their family, etc. 

But such Christians also realize that "faith without works is dead," and they also have jobs and work to help provide for their families and their needs as well.

God does the IMPOSSIBLE, are we are called to perform THE POSSIBLE. We are called as Christians to act maturely and responsibly, including when facing crises.

Therefore, I heartily encourage all my readers to wisely PREPARE FOR THE COMING TIMES OF TESTING AND DISASTER AND FAMINE, where food may be very difficult to obtain, and other survival items as well. GOD HAS MADE PROVISION through what is now available online, in food stores and other survival gear and camping outlets as well.

OBTAIN WHAT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WILL NEED IN THE FUTURE WHILE SUCH ITEMS ARE STILL PLENTIFUL AND READILY AVAILABLE!

SOME SIMPLE QUESTIONS FOR YOU:

-Two people are going to run in a race. One person spends quality time preparing for the race, building up strength and endurance and eating properly. The other refuses to prepare in practical ways.On the day of the race, both of them participate. Which one do you think will WIN THE RACE??? THE ONE WHO PREPARED!

- Two people want a career in the medical profession. One goes to college and studies hard to prepare for a medical career. The other simply "hopes" to have a medical career some day, but does nothing to accomplish this. WHO is going to succeed in achieving this goal? THE PERSON WHO PREPARED!

The Bible states that the wise foresee trouble coming, and wisely prepare, BUT the fool simply goes on without preparing for it, and is punished for it.

I personally believe that a person is a fool for failing to prepare in practical ways, whenever reasonably certain that a disaster and crisis is coming.

People are foolish when they fail to heed the weather warnings that a tornado is coming their way! People are foolish if they live on the ocean and fail to take safety precautions when warned that a major hurricane is heading their way and soon! Yes, you CAN and SHOULD pray over every crisis, for safety and protection and provision. I do so every single day.

HOWEVER, God also calls His people to do THEIR PART as well. As is says in the Epistle of James, "FAITH WITHOUT WORKS IS DEAD." And so are well, IF WE FAIL to do the right things in preparing for coming crises and famines and disasters.

God warned Noah that a deadly flood was coming...but NOAH HAD TO BUILD THAT ARK TO SAVE HIS LIFE AND HIS FAMILY!

Friends, it is ARK-BUILDING TIME in North America! Time may be very short to get your house in order, and to PREPARE SUCCESSFULLY TO WITHSTAND THE COMING STORM. DO NOT PUT OFF PREPARING WHILE SUPPLIES ARE STILL AVAILABLE!

Just a word of enlightenment and encouragement for God's people out there. God bless you ALL! And for many of us, it is decidedly ARK BUILDING TIME!

-Pamela Rae Schuffert-

UPDATE on "Prayer Journey Across America"

Pioneering Prayer Journey Across America

By Pamela Rae Schuffert presenting investigative journalism from a Biblical Christian perspective-

www.AmericanHolocaustComing.blogspot.com

 I realize by now that all my readers are wondering about the former plans for my  prayer journey adventure across these United States, heading out west. I love traveling and meeting new people all across America, in order to pray with and minister to them. I previously wrote several articles about this and my plans. 

However, the prayer journey has been temporarily delayed due to several factors. Only a few weeks ago, my precious Christian prayer warrior friend, Lynn, collapsed physically and I had to take her to the local emergency room ( at the same hospital that previously saved my brother's life last fall.)

I insisted she have a CAT scan. That scan indicated the distinct possibility of stage four pancreatic cancer. We were both deeply saddened by this report. Her sisters were called, and they came up to help escort her to their home and provide a home and care for her at this time.

And in an instant, our plans were shattered. We planned to travel and pray over various regions of America, visiting several places of Christian ministry for ourselves as well and to share out burden about what is coming to this nation. Arrangements had been made to work together in Montana to help fund this outreach and to provide housing for the ministry. And now, all of that has been put on hold.

While her latest PET scan indicates the possibility that she does not have stage 4 pancreatic cancer, but possibly something else much less severe, she is unable to travel at this time. We personally believe that she had a miracle visitation of God between the CAT scan and the PET scan's later results. However, she remains weak and with pain problems. And so I am compelled to pray about reformulating this special prayer journey.

Therefore, I spent all day yesterday in the presence of God in deep prayer, asking Him for His guidance and will in this matter. Jesus has promised us that whosoever follows Him shall not walk in darkness. 

God is a God of perfect wisdom and guidance. I am a Christian who believes in the importance of THE WILL OF GOD for each one of our lives. How much better His will and plans are for our lives than ours!

In this desperate hour America finds herself in, due to dangerous US foreign policies in Europe and the Middle East, both of which are capable of triggering WW III, I have zero time for anything less than the perfect will of God. 

How important it is for all of us to take the time from our busy schedules to LISTEN to what the Holy Spirit is telling each one of us in this hour. And then, to DO what He shows us.

This is exactly where I am at  presently. I am not stepping out to do anything of major importance until I am confident I have heard the voice of the Holy Spirit tell me "this is the way, walk ye in it." 

The greatest works of God through our lives are formulated when we take the time to listen to His voice, and then obey Him. I refuse to spend money and make plans and exert  efforts until I KNOW that I have heard from the Father and His will is made plain.

How many of you want to be in the right place at the right time whenever disaster and destruction  come to this nation???

"I do! I do!"

I know that I sure do! AND I THEREFORE PRAY FOR WISDOM AND PROTECTION EVERY SINGLE DAY.

Right now America is facing the grave possibilities of severe attacks due to our foreign policies presently, and judging from numerous articles I have been reading, this may include nuclear strikes and EMP threats as well as other potential tragedies to come.

God is a God of perfect foreknowledge. He lives in the realms of eternity, far outside of time. He knows exactly what is to come to our nation.  And He has the divine insight and power to preserve the lives of His saints from sudden destruction.  

Simply read PSALM 91 and many other Bible verses of promise to better understand His wonderful ways. God does not lead His people into destruction. "He preserveth the lives of His saints." (Psalm 97:10)

Many Christians wonder whenever God's people suffer harm and tribulation. Some even fall into that trap of the "blame God" syndrome for every evil that happens in this world, forgetting we live in a fallen and sinful world alienated from God. They forget that the devil goes about as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

It is the devil who leads God's people into harm and destruction, and not a holy God. Jesus warns us that the thief, satan, comes to steal, kill and destroy. And people who also behave this manner are truly Satan's servants and tools of destruction. 

ISIS/ISIL JIHADISTS WREAKING HAVOC THROUGHOUT IRAQ

A perfect illustration of this are the fanatic ISIL jihadists who have recently swept through Iraq. These barbaric hordes (that America has formerly funded and trained, to our great shame) have destroyed numerous churches and have murdered Christians, tempting them to deny Jesus first, and then killing them when they refuse to. 

These Islamic murderers are truly of their father the devil, and the Holy God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ is not in this. Their false god "Allah" is NOT the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! And this is also why  the emerging cult of CHRISLAM is a deadly and deceptive false doctrine, and a lie, even if the Vatican itself promotes this.

And so, I am patiently waiting on the revelation of God at this time, seeking His wisdom and counsel for my life's direction and the future PRAYER JOURNEY ACROSS AMERICA. 

We know that God is faithful. He will give revelation to all of His children as they seek Him and wait patiently for His answers. Never be discouraged if you are seeking God for answers. His answers will come in His perfect timing.

As I wait, I am taking the time to minister to the people God is bring into my life. It is amazing what happens when you  pray and ask God to send people into your life that He wants you to minister to. And I pray for this to happen every single day.

Recently God caused me to encounter a young man in great need with a most unusual background and fascinating story. He is considered a "targeted individual" due to his tragic background of being forced into military mind control programs from his earliest youth. (I will write about his situation in another article soon.)

Christopher Rowland

Simply pray for Christopher Rowland, native American flute player and artist. I am buying him meals when I encounter him and spending time ministering to him, lifting him up from great heaviness and the never-ending attacks on his life due to his past. 

He loves Jesus and knows much of the Bible, in fact. But he struggles with every day life challenges and tragedies, even losing his home and having to live out of his car at this point.

God's love manifested through our prayers and acts of kindness can do much to lift up those in crisis. And there are people in crisis all around us in this nation today, including in YOUR world around you.

Please continue to keep North America in prayer. Don't think for a moment that what is happening to Christians in Syria and Iraq now, cannot happen in America's future should nuclear attack and war or martial law come to our nation. 

Many anointed men and women of God have prophesied of great and terrible persecutions to come to the Church in America, as judgment comes at last to this nation. Truly, this is a time to "watch and pray" for all of God's sincere remnant of true Believers in North America...and throughout the world as well.

Keep my beloved Christian friend Lynn in your prayers as well, for perfect health.

I need your prayers also. More recent auto repair bills have caused my present funds to run dry at this time. (This is the only reason I am frequently mentioning the need for support.) I am praying for all my readers, and our nation also. 

Let us remember to keep Christians who are suffering around the world in our prayers at this time. Persecution and martyrdom is striking many Christians in Africa and the Middle East and other nations at this time, most often due to Islamic terrorists acting out what is taught in the Koran and following the "fatwas" (edicts or laws) issued by their imams. 

Some imams are even issuing new fatwas for Americans to be killed and Christians as well. What a dangerous and deadly cult of cruelty, barbarity and death Islam has been proven to be! It will be difficult to convince people worldwide now about how Islam is "a peaceful religion." I am glad the truth has been clearly been shown to the world now through present  world events.

Christians crucified for their faith under Islam

But this is the nature of every cult and false religion. It's origins are always ultimately from the devil, the father of lies and of all false religions. And just like the devil, the cult of Islam also comes to bring persecution, death and destruction to the world. 

ISIS/ISIL executing opponents

As we can see clearly, Islam is spreading terror and death and destruction everywhere it seeks to take over and rule in the world. Such is Islam, with a false god "Allah" and a religious book full of error and lies, and a false prophet called Mohammad. The fruits of a false prophet and false doctrines not of the one true God are quite obvious.

Thank our Almighty and Living God for sending Jesus Christ to the world instead of leaving the world with deceivers and cults like ISLAM. 

"I Am the light of the world!"

After seeing the horrors of militant Islam on the march under ISIL in Iraq, tell me: which religion would you rather be ruled by? Jesus Christ and His wonderful teachings, or the doctrines taught by Islam that turn men into monsters and murderers? 

People are never the ultimate enemy, but rather the doctrines and teachings that govern the lives of men. People will always act out what they believe in and follow. It is therefore the doctrine and teachings that instruct and guide people, that are the greatest enemy of all. Doctrines can transform people into great SAINTS, or into terrible monsters.

I am so thankful to be a Christian and following the teachings of my Savior, Jesus Christ! And thankful that the Bible promises that JESUS CHRIST SHALL RETURN to put down all false cults and abominations and governments, and HE SHALL REIGN OVER ALL THE EARTH SOMEDAY!  And we who are faithful unto the end shall reign with Him.

"These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them, for He is LORD OF LORDS  and KING OF KINGS. 

And they that are with Him 

are called, and CHOSEN, and faithful." 

(Revelation17:14)

Fellow Christians, aren't you glad you are with Him, and not with some destructive and soul-damning cult of death?

 I sure am glad I am with HIM, both in this world and in the world to come...HEAVEN SOMEDAY!

Thank you for your prayers and ongoing support. I hope to be able to soon have a "tent-making" position to earn some extra income to make this journalism possible, but for now, the only income I have is faithful reader support. 

"The fervent prayers of the righteous person avail much."

Thank you for your ongoing prayers for America

at this critical time, and for the persecuted Christians of the world.

And my fellow Christians, 
thank God that He has people 

in the world like YOU

to make the difference!

-Pamela Rae Schuffert-

US Gov Buying 14 MILLION Potassium Iodide Tablets for Nuclear Disaster Coming!

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PREPARE! Dangerous Cold Weather COMING

All over the Internet the headlines 

are now screaming that 

RECORD COLD WEATHER IS COMING!

By Pamela Rae Schuffert presenting investigative journalism from a Biblical Christian perspective-

www.AmericanHolocaustComing.blogspot.com

But of course, life must continue as usual, or at least try to. People must drive to work, pick up children from school, travel to various locations to shop or visit, etc. This means that vehicles must be used regardless of the cold temperatures or amount of wind and snow.

IS YOUR VEHICLE PREPARED IN CASE OF 

A WEATHER EMERGENCY ON THE ROAD??? 

Do YOU have all the basic survival essentials packed away in your vehicle, should you unexpectedly find yourself stranded on the highway or Interstate? What if the roads are icy or blocked with falling snow, and you find yourself detained by a huge car pileup as a result? Or what if your vehicle should slide off the road or down an embankment?

Do you have BLANKETS? Emergency food and water supplies? Extra gloves and socks and boots and emergency daypack in case you have to walk to safety and temporarily abandon your car? A large umbrella or waterproof outerwear to protect from the elements and to stay dry?

Thankfully, I DO have a vehicle that is fully equipped to withstand major road emergencies. After living out of my vehicle periodically for 13 years now as I travel on the road to perform my investigative journalism, I have learned by experience HOW TO PREPARE MY VEHICLE TO FACE ANY EMERGENCY.

With uncertain times coming to America, and the real possibility of MARTIAL LAW BEING DECLARED, it is important for all PREPPERS to take the time and finances to prepare their vehicles to face emergencies while traveling on the road.

Below is my report revealing what I have done to prepare my vehicle to successfully handle most emergencies on the road, including life-threatening circumstances.

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Much of the USA is still staggering under the weight of the first major snowstorms of 2014. Pictures of huge care pile-ups on major interstates and highways can be found everywhere. In many places, motorists have been temporarily stranded as accidents caused hours, even overnight delays on the highways across America.

The cold air blast has also hit the region where I am now in western North Carolina. Last night the frigid cold air came in with a vengeance, with wind gusts of up to 60 MPH. Sleeping in my SUV was to prove a challenge as the temperature went down into the teens with high winds.

However, after years of car camping to facilitate my traveling nationwide for my journalism, I have developed the skills essential for safely surviving in my vehicle throughout the winter season. And last night (01/03/2014), even as the winds shook my vehicle and the temperatures grew colder, I slept as snug as a bug in a rug! Not a hint of cold penetrated my nice warm bed in my SUV.

I have survived car camping trips in the winter in wilderness regions of Wyoming and Montana and beyond. I have safely endured sleeping in my unheated vehicle at high altitudes (8,000 feet or so) with the temperature dipping to -32 degrees below zero. I have been snowed in my vehicle by blizzards in areas such as West Yellowstone, Montana, where the winter temps can reach -52 below.

Having lived on the road most of the time in the past 13 years, I have gone through numerous winters living in my vehicle. Through such experiences, I have developed a vast amount of experience regarding how to successfully live and survive in my vehicle, and do so safely and comfortably.

In my roomy Chevy Tahoe SUV, I have put all the rear seats down and installed a Coleman inflatable queen size mattress. This mattress has been covered with flannel sheets. Then, it has been topped with a basic and inexpensive sleeping bag, unzipped and opened to cover the whole top of the mattress. 

On top of this has been placed a foam mattress and a woolen blanket. All this is to provide insulation and sleeping comfort, so that the cold air cannot some up from beneath in the air mattress.

A functional comforter has been placed on top of all this, finally topped with a four-sheepskin rug, thick and furry. All this layering is essential to provide ultimate warmth and comfort on my mattress in colder temperatures.

The unbeatable MARMOT winter sleeping bag

On top of me is a MARMOT 40 degree below zero rated down sleeping bag, unzipped to form a broad covering. Beneath this incredibly warm sleeping bag, I use a thick blanket as well. The sheepskin rug beneath me, coupled with the power of down and a warm blanket covering me, serves to create incredible heat and comfort.

Last night I was literally rocked to sleep under the stars by the blustery winds, as they buffeted my SUV. How warm did I feel throughout the night? Picture if you will, two nice slices of toast from from the toaster, with a slice of butter placed between them, melting from both sides from the hot toast. I was the butter! Warm and toasty, no pun intended.

I have just described one way to effectively safely sleep comfortably in your unheated vehicle in the winter. I also leave one window slightly cracked to provide fresh air all throughout the night.

STOCKING YOUR VEHICLE WITH 

PRACTICAL SURVIVAL GEAR

I also have stocked my vehicle with much practical survival gear. To provide emergency lighting, I have several flashlights, a head lamp, a "candle lantern" and numerous candles for it, plus matches and lighters and even a magnifying glass. I also have a powerful twelve volt rechargeable spotlight flashlight for road  emergencies.

To protect my body, I have several pairs of warm gloves and thick woolen socks, and several sweaters. Over my sweaters I wear a rainproof/windproof shell. I have several warm winter hats as well. A pair of sneakers (for warmer weather) and hiking boots for winter to protect my feet are also stored in my vehicle. 

For very snowy and windy weather I also carry a pair of professional snow goggles with automatic defoggers built in. A snow mask to protect my face is also a part of my gear. Snowshoes are in the top cargo carrier of my SUV.

To transport much of my safety/survival gear, in the rear of my SUV I have inserted a cargo carrier platform. Two heavy duty lockable trunks rest upon it, chained safely to this platform. Inside one of them I carry food supplies and a large supply of bottled water. In the other trunk I carry jump start cables, oil and various auto fluids, Coleman camp fuel and propane, and other auto supplies as well.

This cargo carrier is available at WALMART and other stores near you.

On top of my SUV I have a large cargo carrier topper that is able to contain my essential basic survival backpack with many supplies, plus snowshoes and hiking poles, bathroom items (soap and shampoos, toothpaste and deodorants, etc.) (Actually, I am in the process of replacing my much smaller cargo carrier with a nice Yakima skybox, largest model to effectively contain more essentials.)

Inside my SUV I also have hung three travel clothing poles on the hooks inside, near the ceiling. 

Clothing rack to hang on hooks  in your vehicle.

Carabiners are clamped on and hanging from these poles, from which I can hang battery powered lanterns, or mesh bags filled with various camping/travel supplies.

Carabiners clamped onto racks, on which you can suspend lanterns, 

hang mesh bags for supplies, etc.

Mesh storage bag that can be suspended 

from carabiner that hangs on the rack.

Inside these mesh bags I have various survival supplies such as my candle lantern, extra candles, camping knife sharpeners, extra batteries of various sizes, a box of disposable hand warmers and much more. 

Important roadside emergency supplies should include: roadside flares and even a flare gun should your vehicle go accidentally go off the road. A quality jack or hydraulic lift for emergency flat tire changes. A 12 volt air compressor to fill your tires when low. Several cans of "Fix-a-flat." Extra oil and other essential fluids for your vehicle. Extra fuses of different kinds. Extra gasoline in a safe, approved container. Proper wrenches and tools to change a tire. A rechargeable jump starter for when your battery goes dead comes in very handy. A small portable propane heater for emergencies.

A shovel and bag of kitty litter are handy to help your car regain traction whenever stuck in the snow.

Don't forget important paper products such as disposable wipes and paper towels and toilet paper as well. Personal hygiene needs will continue throughout every emergency, unfortunately.

A MEDICAL EMERGENCY SUPPLIES DAYPACK is also an important part of my survival supplies in my vehicle. I have packed a daypack backpack with assorted medical items such as bandages of assorted sizes, surgical tape, tweezers, scissors, an EXACTO razor knife (emergency minor surgery), assorted sewing needles and floss suitable for emergency sutures and stitches, alcohol wipes, disinfectants, pain killers, ace bandages, antibiotics, disposable rubber gloves, and more.

HOW TO PREPARE HOT FOOD AND WATER 

IN YOUR VEHICLE

No bug-out vehicle can be complete without a twelve volt  food cooker and a twelve volt coffee maker/hot water heater. Both MAX BURTON and ROAD PRO manufacture 12 volt food cookers for your vehicle.

12 volt food cooker

12 volt coffee maker/water heater

Both ROAD PRO and MAX BURTON manufacture these items. You can find them in most truck stop plazas. Or order them online, even on www.AMAZON.com. Imagine being able to enjoy hot oatmeal and a cup of hot coffee or chai, made right in your vehicle! I have, many times. And they work wonderfully, and are reasonably priced as well.

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Be creative, resourceful and innovative as you prepare your vehicle to withstand any emergency, especially in the winter with temperatures that can be life threatening. Refuse to be a victim of your circumstances while traveling on the road. 

Remember that your bug-out vehicle may become your only home for a very long time under martial law. Equip your vehicle therefore to provide maximum comfort, safety, provision and benefit for you and your loved ones during times of crisis coming to America.

And trust me: someday you will be VERY glad you did!

Don't be caught without the basics in an emergency!

-Pamela Rae Schuffert reporting from across America-

IMPORTANT UPDATE:Transmission Just Went Out!

TRANSMISSION TRAGEDY!

By Pamela Rae Schuffert presenting investigative journalism from a Biblical Christian perspective-
www.AmericanHolocaustComing.blogspot.com

I want to apologize for not posting for a week now. However, there is a reason. I have been feeling overwhelmed lately by recent events. Last Thursday as I was driving to the local health food store to get some health food supplements for my brother John, unexpected crisis struck.

My SUV, now in the shop for repairs

As I began to drive my vehicle, my engine made an alarming noise and suddenly lost most of it's power. I soon realized that it was transmission related...it would not even go into reverse. And so I limped my poor Chevy Tahoe SUV over to the closest Chevy dealership, and told them to give it a diagnostic check up. They did so, and returned with the verdict.

"The good news is, we discovered what the problem is," Kyle with SERVICE AND REPAIRS at the Chevy dealership told me.

He then showed me a list of transmission related problems they had detected. "And we can fix all of this here," he concluded.

The BAD news??? "Well, it will cost you about $2000.00 or so to correct all these problems..."

My heart sunk. Due to my previous blog post, emergency funds were thankfully coming in to help support John's health issues, and to support me as I looked for employment.

And now, approximately $2000.00 are needed to get my vehicle out of the Chevy dealership repair service here. Kyle told me it should be ready to go on Wednesday of this week (November 13th).

This will wipe out much of the emergency support funds that came in just recently.

Because of my vehicle being in the shop since last Thursday, I have not even been able to go to assist my brother until today, when a kind person offered to provide transportation to go there to see him. 

John thanks you deeply for your prayers.

John was so happy to see me. I was able to give him his vitamins and daily organic protein smoothie that is rebuilding his strength, and spend time in prayer with him as well.

Without my vehicle I cannot search for employment and go to interviews, nor assist John. It is also my only home I have to live in at this time. One kind Christian friend, a nurse, let me stay temporarily in her home while my vehicle is being repaired.

And so I have no choice but to use our recent emergency funds to get this vehicle out of the shop on Wednesday. But that is exactly what emergency funds and support are for: emergencies. Pray for enough support to soon come in to cover this huge expenditure at this time.

Thank you ALL  so much for your kind support! Thank you for keeping me going until I can obtain employment to support my outreach here and assist my brother recover as well.

John and I remain eternally thankful for your prayers and support at this time. May God bless you all for your kindness at this difficult time, and reward you accordingly in the times to come that we all face together. Pray for John's continued healing, and for employment to open quickly for me as well. 

Thank you!

-Pamela and John-
P O. Box 724,
Montreat, NC 28757

EMERGENCY CRISIS!

PLEASE PRAY FOR JOHN ASAP!

-HE IS BEING TAKEN TONIGHT TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM FOR DEADLY INFECTION SPREADING UP HIS LEG FROM INFECTED BEDSORES ON FOOT 

and HIGH TEMPERATURE

(ACTUALLY, THESE PHOTOGRAPHS CANNOT CONVEY THE TERRIBLE CONDITION HIS FOOT AND LEG ARE REALLY IN...BRIGHT RED, INFLAMED, HOT, WITH YELLOW AND RED AND PUS EXUDING...I AM SO VERY CONCERNED!)

Only tonight, 10/3/2013, two concerned health care workers insisted I come over to John's bed and look at his injuries, hidden under the sheet. I had only been told that he "fell out of bed" and had a little cut on the bottom of his foot. That's all. 

But these injuries are not the result of a fall or a cut. They are BEDSORES, or decubitis. Pressure sores that have become inflamed and infected from lack of proper care TO AVOID THEM FROM EVER DEVELOPING IN THE FIRST PLACE. 

The infection from his feet has now spread all the way up into his leg to his knee. He has a temperature, and has become much more incoherent than when I first arrived a few days ago.

These workers told me this was not right, and were very concerned for his health.

I have performed home health care with elderly and handicapped people periodically for many years in the past, to provide for various ministries before I become involved in traveling journalism.

In the field of professional health care, you NEVER allow a patient to reach this point where bedsores become infected and it becomes life threatening. NEVER. His health care workers agreed. 

I was informed tonight that the doctor did see John earlier, BUT DID NOTHING FOR HIM. The nurse on charge had no explanation. WHAT IS GOING ON HERE?

No wonder he has been screaming in pain continually. But he was unable to express where the pain was located.

Am I angry? You bet! Having been in this field professionally for many years in the past, I KNOW that this kind of unprofessional neglect is improper and in fact life threatening.

Please pray for this new twist in events now. NO wonder I felt so impressed by God to come out to visit my brother and oversee his care at this time!

I will be accompanying him to the emergency room tonight. PRAY for his leg and foot to be healed, and for this situation to be addressed immediately in his nursing home. By the way, although they know this is life-threatening, he is only being sent to the emergency room tonight BECAUSE I INSISTED.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ONGOING PRAYERS FOR US BOTH!

-Pamela Rae Schuffert