BVOV Magazine 2013 - present

“They need to know that God loves them. They need new mindsets to change the trajectory of their lives. We went into the prison to teach a four-month course called ‘Beyond Success.’ It’s a leadership program with evangelism tucked inside. We have a flag on the screen, and each class starts with prayer. They call the meeting to order. They stand at attention and salute. You can hear a pin drop. Then they repeat the Pledge of Allegiance. They are so happy to walk in their identity as military men. It’s a very patriotic feeling. After class, we finish with prayer. “We started with 54 inmates, and we finished with the same number. The director of the prison said those results are unheard of. We have testimony after testimony of changed lives.” One day a Marine sat in the class. “I have a problem,” he told Kent and Priscilla. “I’ve been here for 27 years, and I’ve had the same job all that time. I’m tired of it and would like to work in a different area.” “Did you put in a request?” Kent asked. “No, I don’t think they would approve a transfer.” “I’m going to give you an exercise,” Kent said. “Part of our reading this week is breaking the spirit of procrastination. For the next 30 days, I want you to say, ‘Do it now,’ 50 times each morning and 50 times each evening.” The following week, the man told Kent, “On the third day after making these confessions, I thought I would put in my application. I filled it out and took it to my boss. I thought he would reject it and tell me no. I heard your voice in my head saying, ‘Do it now.’ I gave him my application. He approved it! I don’t know how many years ago I could have done it if I’d known this technique. It changed my life.” During the graduation ceremony, each man receives a red cap and gown. The procession starts with a flag corps carrying flags representing each branch of the military. They march in cadence: Left. Left. Left. Right. Left. The flags are presented at the front where they remain during the graduation. There is always a guest speaker, occasionally in full dress uniform. Each man is presented with a beautiful certificate. “We’ve found that there are 8400 incarcerated veterans in Texas alone,” Kent explains. “I had one man tell me that if he got out today, he wouldn’t even know how to make a call on a cellphone. I realized that when they get out, they need a place to live for a year where they can still study the Word of God and learn how to transition back into society. “Priscilla and I are praying for a small ranch. A place where they can live in safety. We would continue the leadership program, bring in entrepreneurial opportunities, and help them thrive, not just survive.” Kent and Priscilla Pate are teaching these men the true meaning of the Marine Corps slogan, Semper Fidelis. “Always faithful.” There is One who is always faithful. His Name is Jesus. He died on the Cross so that no one need ever be left behind. V * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Join us in teaching believers how to use their faith. Partner with KCM. KCM.ORG/PARTNERNOW * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ********************************** ********************************** SEPT READ THROUGH THE BIBLE Old Testament / New Testament Wed 1 Job 11:1-13:19 / Eph. 6 Thu 2 Job 13:20-15:35 / Phil. 1 Fri 3 Job 16-18 / Phil. 2 Sat 4 Job 19-20 Sun 5 Ps. 105; Prov. 22:1-16 Mon 6 Job 21-22 / Phil. 3 Tue 7 Job 23-26 / Phil. 4 Wed 8 Job 27:1-29:6 / Col. 1 Thu 9 Job 29:7-31:15 / Col. 2 Fri 10 Job 31:16-33:18 / Col. 3 Sat 11 Job 33:19-35:18 Sun 12 Ps. 106; Prov. 22:17-29 Mon 13 Job 36:1-38:11 / Col. 4 Tue 14 Job 38:12-39:30 / 1 Thess. 1 Wed 15 Job 40-42 / 1 Thess. 2 Thu 16 Eccl. 1-3 / 1 Thess. 3 Fri 17 Eccl. 4:1-7:12 / 1 Thess. 4 Sat 18 Eccl. 7:13-10:7 Sun 19 Ps. 107; Prov. 23:1-28 Mon 20 Eccl. 10:8-Songs 2:7 / 1 Thess. 5 Tue 21 Songs 2:8-6:10 / 2 Thess. 1 Wed 22 Songs 6:11-Isa. 1:3 1 / 2 Thess. 2 Thu 23 Isa. 2:1-5:7 / 2 Thess. 3 Fri 24 Isa. 5:8-7:25 / 1 Tim. 1 Sat 25 Isa. 8:1-10:19 Sun 26 Ps. 108-109; Prov. 23:29-24:22 Mon 27 Isa. 10:20-13:22 / 1 Tim. 2 Tue 28 Isa. 14-17 / 1 Tim. 3 Wed 29 Isa. 18:1-22:14 / 1 Tim. 4 Thu 30 Isa. 22:15-25:12 / 1 Tim. 5 ************************************** ************************************** ******** ADVERTISEMENT ******** We Invite You To Audit a Class! Want to know what Kenneth Copeland Bible College is like? Experience KCBC firsthand by taking one of our courses at a discounted tuition rate.  Old Testament Survey  Christ the Healer  THE BLESSING  Holy Spirit  And many more! All courses are offered on campus only. Build Your Foundation of Faith Kenneth Copeland Bible College See a full schedule of courses and register today at KCBibleCollege.org. ***************************************** BVOV : 21

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