Winter 1992

Pinecrest News
Bobbi Adkins

We are approaching the 3rd quarter of the school year. Looking back, it can be seen that the Lord has been liberating us in our spirits so we will be able to more fully respond to Him as He brings us into spiritual maturity.

Pastors Joseph Neives and Ed Szumowski, who are teaching during the second term, brought a spirit of expectation to the school. There is among the students an excitement about all that the Lord is doing. This is causing within each of us a knowing that it was worth all it cost to come apart for preparation to better know and serve the Lord.

The Lord is pouring out His Spirit in the Chapel and Classes in a mighty way. It is wonderful to witness how the Lord is touching the hearts and lives of each one. The Lord is moving in each of our lives and setting us free in areas of bondage. "If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed" John 8:36.

The Lord is raising up intercessors throughout the campus. There are groups and individuals praying everywhere. A 6 a.m. prayer group meets each school morning in Wade Taylor's office. The Lord's presence is very evident and He is answering prayer in a tremendous way. Most great moves of God have been ushered in with prayer. It is exciting to seethe Lord raising up so many to pray. He is putting a deep spiritual hunger in our hearts for more of Him.

Many of the students returned from the holiday break with a testimony about how the Lord used them and was glorified through their lives in ways they never thought possible. School began again on January 6thwith the first week of the new year set apart for serious prayer. These prayer meetings lasted through the morning and evening of each day with many lives being changed by the Lord. It was a very special time.

The three days of the Minister's meeting in November was exceptionally good. Ministers from many States came to Pinecrest for these meetings. Bill Pepper, from Alaska, and Wade Taylor ministered. There was a strengthening of many ministries and encouragement was imparted to all through the Word and the Worship.

My husband, Howard, went home to be with the Lord October 12th. He was found to have prostate cancer a year ago. His faith and attitude towards the Lord did not change one bit during his illness. His greatest desire at all times was that the will of the Lord be done.

A verse taken from his personal book of Scriptures was I Cor 15:58,"Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, for as much as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord." He loved Pinecrest deeply, and I believe he would have you take this verse to your heart and be encouraged to press on, for there is much to enter into.

There is a spiritual stirring within the hearts of the many visitors whom the Lord brings to Pinecrest. This is a hunger that He delights to fill. Guest rooms are available. Please consider coming to Pinecrest for a visit and becoming a part of all the Lord is doing. Many come to attend Chapels and classes, and to spend time alone with the Lord. We have room for you, and encourage you to come as often as you possibly can