We wish to call Christians to heed the Word of God and come out from this evil
generation. Meaning to disassociate ourselves in such a manner as to cause others
to ask, "who are you, why do you dress that way, how can you have joy in this world that
is falling apart...give a defence for the hope that is in you!" (1 Peter 3: 15)
This does not mean to close ourselves off from this hurting world, hiding in the woods, or
worse yet, behind our favorite Scriptures, refusing any interaction with the lost. Rather, we
want to seek "points of contact", daring to live openly and boldly as the redeemed!
generation. Meaning to disassociate ourselves in such a manner as to cause others
to ask, "who are you, why do you dress that way, how can you have joy in this world that
is falling apart...give a defence for the hope that is in you!" (1 Peter 3: 15)
This does not mean to close ourselves off from this hurting world, hiding in the woods, or
worse yet, behind our favorite Scriptures, refusing any interaction with the lost. Rather, we
want to seek "points of contact", daring to live openly and boldly as the redeemed!
"WE DON'T SPEAK GREAT THINGS...WE LIVE THEM"
Mark Felix;early Christian in Rome giving a defense for his Faith in Jesus
Come Out, Stand Out and Stand Up For Jesus
Jesus came and died to save the whole world, not just a select few. The Word of God tells us, sadly, that not all will heed
Gods' offer of deliverance and shall perish. How many have died in sin and perished because they did not see an example
of this new life promised by Our Lord?
We who count ourselves amongst the saved, must realize we were saved to a purpose, another Way of life! Even to
another Kingdom...THE KINGDOM OF GOD. We cannot serve two masters; here is where "the rubber meets the road",we
are asked to make a choice....GOD and His Way,(which leads to life, here and hereafter) or the world and it's way,which
only leads to death and heartache...here and hereafter!
So, to separate from the world, means to truly "be in the world yet not part of it"...( it's corrupt governments, evil economic
systems; it's broken promises and false values that say "it's okay to love your enemies so long as you also are willing to kill
them when the state tells you to ). They have that right to tell you what to do and not do if you have sworn allegiance to
them. This is why Jesus tells us NOT to swear oaths...our whole being belongs only to God!
Gods' offer of deliverance and shall perish. How many have died in sin and perished because they did not see an example
of this new life promised by Our Lord?
We who count ourselves amongst the saved, must realize we were saved to a purpose, another Way of life! Even to
another Kingdom...THE KINGDOM OF GOD. We cannot serve two masters; here is where "the rubber meets the road",we
are asked to make a choice....GOD and His Way,(which leads to life, here and hereafter) or the world and it's way,which
only leads to death and heartache...here and hereafter!
So, to separate from the world, means to truly "be in the world yet not part of it"...( it's corrupt governments, evil economic
systems; it's broken promises and false values that say "it's okay to love your enemies so long as you also are willing to kill
them when the state tells you to ). They have that right to tell you what to do and not do if you have sworn allegiance to
them. This is why Jesus tells us NOT to swear oaths...our whole being belongs only to God!
SAVED, SEPARATED and SANCTIFIED FOR MISSION
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MISSION / VISION
The philosopher Santayana said once,
" those who do not learn from their history
are doomed to repeat
that history again"
that history again"
German belt buckle from World War Two;
"GOTT MIT UNS"
(God With Us)
"GOTT MIT UNS"
(God With Us)
In spite of all the lofty words from learned
theologians, professional pulpits, psychologists and
apologists of every "ism" and denomination; their many
words have fallen on deaf ears!
THE GOD OF OUR BIBLE HAS SPOKEN FOR ONE LAST WARNING...He Will Not Be Mocked
theologians, professional pulpits, psychologists and
apologists of every "ism" and denomination; their many
words have fallen on deaf ears!
THE GOD OF OUR BIBLE HAS SPOKEN FOR ONE LAST WARNING...He Will Not Be Mocked
For the first 200 years of the Early Church,"it was exceptional for members of the upper
classes to join the Christian communities...the actual spreading of the Church was almost
exclusively limited to the hard working people...the wealthy could be fitted into the building
of the Church, along with the others, only after they had stripped themselves of their wealth
for the sake of their poor brothers." Eberhard Arnold,THE EARLY CHRISTIANS; 1926
classes to join the Christian communities...the actual spreading of the Church was almost
exclusively limited to the hard working people...the wealthy could be fitted into the building
of the Church, along with the others, only after they had stripped themselves of their wealth
for the sake of their poor brothers." Eberhard Arnold,THE EARLY CHRISTIANS; 1926
We then as Believers, should plug our ears to the words and seductions of those who peddle another Gospel. Learning from
the teaching of the Early Church; an assembly of saints called out of this world, we must gather together as the clouds of sin and
satan draw ever closer to us and our loved ones!
the teaching of the Early Church; an assembly of saints called out of this world, we must gather together as the clouds of sin and
satan draw ever closer to us and our loved ones!
"The reason you, (believers), are still on this earth is to save souls." JOHN WESLEY
Why is the desire to save souls so luke warm? Consider this; Jesus came to gather a living organism, NOT a dead, dusty
organization! Look around at what you support with your time and treasure and heart...buildings, programs, "outreaches", and
divisive denominations. Instead of hearing "Thus saith The LORD"; we hear "..well, what Jesus really meant was, (blah, blah)".
Remember, WHERE YOUR TREASURE IS, SO IS YOUR HEART! It's time for the poor , the working people of this nation to awaken
from the nightmare of "churchianity",to breathe once again the clear air of the whole Gospel in our Bibles!!
organization! Look around at what you support with your time and treasure and heart...buildings, programs, "outreaches", and
divisive denominations. Instead of hearing "Thus saith The LORD"; we hear "..well, what Jesus really meant was, (blah, blah)".
Remember, WHERE YOUR TREASURE IS, SO IS YOUR HEART! It's time for the poor , the working people of this nation to awaken
from the nightmare of "churchianity",to breathe once again the clear air of the whole Gospel in our Bibles!!
Our small farm , SHILOH, in Maine, is our mission put into practice ;"to live and work together as Believers, in
peace,and demonstration of Jesus' Kingdom in the here and now!" Our love for one another is proof positive that we
are followers of Jesus, not just in our words but in our deeds as well. Holding forth the Faith once delivered to the
saints, unadulterated uncluttered with the dead theories of theologians, but following the commands of our Lord and
Savior clearly in evidence by the Bibles held in our calloused hands! WORK IS LOVE MADE VISIBLE (Eberhard
Arnold)
peace,and demonstration of Jesus' Kingdom in the here and now!" Our love for one another is proof positive that we
are followers of Jesus, not just in our words but in our deeds as well. Holding forth the Faith once delivered to the
saints, unadulterated uncluttered with the dead theories of theologians, but following the commands of our Lord and
Savior clearly in evidence by the Bibles held in our calloused hands! WORK IS LOVE MADE VISIBLE (Eberhard
Arnold)
LANDAUER FARM
Our farm is named after Gustav Landauer, a German Jew
who was murdered by nationalists in 1919. He is known as
the prophet of Community, insisting "that the blood of the
farmer flows in the veins of all of us and that we should
relearn the ways of tilling the soil given us by God.
He was a great influence on Eberhard Arnold, founder of the
early Bruderhof / Anabaptist movement in 1930's Germany.
An interesting history that saw Arnolds' group chased out of
Germany by the Nazis and rejected by England and
America,finally finding refuge in the jungles of Paraguay, the
only "civilized" country that would accept them.
who was murdered by nationalists in 1919. He is known as
the prophet of Community, insisting "that the blood of the
farmer flows in the veins of all of us and that we should
relearn the ways of tilling the soil given us by God.
He was a great influence on Eberhard Arnold, founder of the
early Bruderhof / Anabaptist movement in 1930's Germany.
An interesting history that saw Arnolds' group chased out of
Germany by the Nazis and rejected by England and
America,finally finding refuge in the jungles of Paraguay, the
only "civilized" country that would accept them.
OUR WITNESS IS FOR PEOPLE, NOT FOR PROFIT
Presently we farm 3.25 acres and are leasing the 58+ acres that
abut our property.
We grow vegetables organically, and offer them for sale to our
neighbors at prices well below what the local supermarket charges
for week old, pesticide infested stuff from California.
We believe that all people, especially the working poor and
marginalized have a right to access to wholesome-organic food, (not
just the elite).
This is in keeping with our vision that places all the needs of people
first. And we never lose sight of the Gospel mandate that
"people are not only bellies in search of food, but souls in search of
God!
abut our property.
We grow vegetables organically, and offer them for sale to our
neighbors at prices well below what the local supermarket charges
for week old, pesticide infested stuff from California.
We believe that all people, especially the working poor and
marginalized have a right to access to wholesome-organic food, (not
just the elite).
This is in keeping with our vision that places all the needs of people
first. And we never lose sight of the Gospel mandate that
"people are not only bellies in search of food, but souls in search of
God!
So, this is our vision; to so live transparently before the world around us ,proclaiming the God lives in us and wants to save
them also. We strive for "peace and Holiness, without which , no one shall see God".
The people of the first Covenant were not mindful of their relationship, their history with God , and, as a consequence,
suffered again and again at the hands of their enemies.
We are, in deed, living in the evening light of this world, the end times....God has spoken; let us respond to His Love and
escape the wrath to come...or continue to "play church" and go to hell!
them also. We strive for "peace and Holiness, without which , no one shall see God".
The people of the first Covenant were not mindful of their relationship, their history with God , and, as a consequence,
suffered again and again at the hands of their enemies.
We are, in deed, living in the evening light of this world, the end times....God has spoken; let us respond to His Love and
escape the wrath to come...or continue to "play church" and go to hell!
We can do more than pray, only after we pray...