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"Take
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Cecil Andrews, PO BOX 13, Ballynahinch, BT24 8AL, Northern Ireland. Telephone/Fax 028 9756 5511. E-MAIL - takeheed@aol.com WEB-SITE - http://www.takeheed.net |
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‘THE
BARNABAS TRADITION’ |
In his book ‘52 Personality Profiles from the Bible’, former Principal of
the Scottish Baptist College, R
E O White wrote
on page 20 in a chapter entitled ‘Barnabas the Good’ – ‘He was
honoured with the nickname ‘Son of encouragement’ (or ‘comforting’) – the same word used of
the Holy Spirit. No wonder that Bunyan modelled upon Barnabas the character of
Mr Greatheart, companion, guide, defender and friend
of all the weaker pilgrims on the King’s highway’. From time to time God has moved
people to either ‘put pen to paper’ or to ‘email over the airwaves’ to express their gratitude for help given by ‘Take Heed’ or to commend ‘Take Heed’ for the stand taken for God’s
truth. In so doing these fellow-believers are following in what I have dubbed ‘THE BARNABAS TRADITION’. Barnabas as we have
read in the brief profile above was one who encouraged those who were engaged
in the Lord’s work. These expressions of gratitude to and solidarity with “Take Heed” have been sources of great
encouragement to us and as another year draws to an end I hope that by sharing
some of these messages with you that you, our readers, will likewise be
encouraged and be energised to continue in your prayers for us.
Letter dated
Dear Mr Andrews
We thank and praise God for this marvellous ministry.
Indeed we have gleaned much from
the reports, videos and seminars.
Yours prayerfully…G & C A [
Email dated
I first saw Cecil Andrews in the film ‘Messages From Heaven’. I enjoyed the
film and the things Mr Andrews pointed out. After seeing the film I searched
the Internet for ‘Take Heed’ Ministries. It has been such a blessing to me. I
just wanted to thank you for this website and mailing list. There is so much
deception in the world and not many people who warn Christians about it. I feel
it is important to let people know the truth.
God bless you…A [USA]
Email dated 27 August 2003
Dear Cecil
Ever since I saw a tape of your message re Toronto I have taken an
interest in your work. As an ex Mormon branch president saved by God and now a
Pastor – I also endorse your ministry to my congregation because it is based on
the Word. My cult background has made me into a man who always wants to know
what the Bible says.
Keep up the good work…J B [England]
Email dated 4 October 2003
Dear Cecil
I just wanted to send you a quick note to congratulate you on your
exchange with Donny Osmond’s adviser [in your September newsletter]. As an ex
Mormon I believe that you hit the nail on the head perfectly.
Every blessing…J B [England]
Just
got your ‘News From The Front’ through the post…We have settled in well
here…There is a strong ecumenical tone among a lot of the… churches but I feel
better equipped to deal with this through the few years that I have been
acquainted with ‘Take Heed’…I was at a big ploughing event last week handing
out gospel literature. I came across a Roman Catholic stall that made the boast
of wanting Christian unity between the Orthodox, Protestant and Roman Catholic
churches. I told the man that this was impossible…because we were a million
miles apart Scripturally speaking. When he denied my assertion as being just a
matter of interpretation, I remembered your many articles concerning the Roman
Catholic Catechism and was able to back up my claim from their own
fundamentals…I had a well debated hour with that man and discovered that as the
conversation progressed that he believed that God’s mercy would extend to ‘good
Muslims’, good Hindus’ and even ‘good atheists’. I tell you all this because I
feel that part of my preparation for work in the south was your ministry and I
thank God for it.
Be
encouraged in the work brother… J [Republic of Ireland]
This letter arrived the very morning
I finished writing the Catholic Catechism article that deals with Rome and
Muslims in the December newsletter and so I sent an advance copy to J to equip
him for further debate.
Greetings Cecil in the name of Our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ…I am a convert from the Roman Church to the wonderful knowledge of the finished work of what Jesus has done for me on the cross at Calvary…I enjoy your excellent website and pray that the Lord would continue to encourage you and your family in the work he has laid out for you to do. Thank you once again for your honesty in your witness, it is so refreshing in this day and age to see fellow brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ standing up and being counted no matter what the cost, and it is in that courage that people like myself follow your example.
Your
brother in Christ…G [Northern Ireland]
I
would just like to offer brief words of encouragement and appreciation to ‘Take
Heed’ Ministries. I have been reading through the material published within
your website, both in audio and written form. I was personally encouraged by
the great Biblical exposition and truth with which God has blessed your
ministry…I have become very disheartened with modern day church ecumenism,
compromise, change and unbiblical unity…I say this out of sorrow rather than
any self-righteous pride…Again I wish to thank you for the resource of your
website
In
Christ…M [Northern Ireland]
Dear
Cecil
Quick
note to thank you again for encouragement from your work for Christ and it is
much needed while at university…You are often in our personal and family time
prayers
Yours
warmly in Christ…N F [England]
I
came across your newsletter quite by accident. Just wanted to say thank you for
making the effort to scripturally think through the issues confronting churches
today. As an Anglican Evangelical issues of orthodoxy are always of importance.
Blessings
to you…Rev B F [USA]
Dear
Mr Andrews
Greetings
in the Saviour’s Precious Name. I visited your website…I found your comments
most helpful in this mixed up and wicked age in which we live…I wish you God’s
richest blessings in your courageous stand for Him…Mrs M J [England]
The
books arrived today. Thank you so much for all your help…I checked out your
website and appreciated the first part of the Alpha talk you gave and look
forward to listening to the second part. God bless you as you continue in His
work. I am thankful for discerning servants like yourself who are not afraid to
speak the truth in love. My prayers are with you.
Yours
in Christ…M K [Canada]
Hello, I just wanted to take time to thank you for the insightful sermon on the Word-Faith movement. I am studying this subject intensively in both the theological and sociological ramifications it has on human beings.
In
His grace…J L [USA]
Thank
you for your help. I was surprised when I found in my post box your books and
literatures…I’ve given your web address to my friend who is an elder in another
church and is interested in your materials. Thank you again and we will have
again contacts.
In
Jesus…Pastor E M [Albania]
Hello, I am emailing from Tampa, Florida. I enjoyed your website very much. I just got set free from a Third Wave church here…For 6 years I sat under the teachings of Rodney Howard Browne, the laughing preacher, and wasn’t aware that this was not of God…Just wanted to say thanks for the work you are doing…There is much deception out there...Be Blessed D W [USA]