Name: An unusual journey: “I was a minister for five years before I was saved!” – Pastor Arthur Mellon by Connections With Rich And Bobbi
Duration: 15 min
Description: Our guest on this feature is Pastor Arthur Mellon. He serves at Sovereign Grace Baptist Church of Hayward, CA. Pastor Mellon talks about how his church started and the interesting paths the Lord took him on before calling him to become a pastor; but most importantly, how (when) he became saved!

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On our last few podcasts, Linda Eve has been sharing her story about her 5-year captivity in a labor camp by the Communist regime in the late 1970's, her escape; and then about coming to America and being exposed to Christianity. Now, on our concluding visit with her, Linda talks about taking God’s help back to Cambodia!



Taking the Lord’s help back to Cambodia: “My people need the true Gospel..." - Linda Eve, 3

In 1975, at the end of the Vietnam War after the fall of the then-capital, Saigon of South Vietnam, many Vietnamese people escaped their country by boat or by land. The journey was dangerous, with many people dying at sea. Our guest was one of those people, who shares about his courageous journey and how the Lord guided him and all those who traveled with him. His name is Jonah...



By God's Grace: "My brother & I built a boat & tried to escape from the country.”- Jonah, 1

We’ve been sharing the dramatic story of how 17 people, led by Jonah and his brother, escaped South Vietnam on a tiny homemade boat after the Communist takeover.

Last time, we left off with these weary escapees landing on an island, thinking they were free—only to discover they’d reached Cambodia instead of Thailand! Gunmen quickly seized them and threatened to shoot. Listen to Jonah explain what happened next…

Little did they know what awaited them: “We were so happy when we stepped onto land again” - Jonah, 2

We’ve been hearing from Jonah who has been sharing his incredible story of how he came to the United States, escaping the Communist takeover of South Vietnam on a small boat that he and his brother built, with 17 others on board. Jonah tells how it was for them when they spotted land after drifting in the sea for so many nights and days. Had they finally made it to a place of refuge and freedom?



At the mercy of the seas & men in power: “My life right now doesn’t belong to me anymore”-Jonah, 3

We’re looking at a new topic, “God’s Love,” with Bible teacher and pastor, Joe Jacowitz. Pastor Jacowitz is the president of First Love Ministries, and the pastor of Christ Bible Church in Pleasanton, CA. He's diving into what the Bible has to say about God’s love - for believers as well as for non-believers. Is it one and the same?

Some people believe that God only has one attribute - one type of love... - Joe Jacowitz, Part 1

We’re talking with Pastor Joe Jacowitz, the president of First Love Ministries, and the pastor of Christ Bible Church in Pleasanton, CA. We’re continuing our look at what the Bible has to say about God’s love and His most precious gift to His children – “all who are called by His Name.”



For Salvation: “We will NEVER cease to praise the Father, the Son, & the Holy Spirit”-Joe Jacowitz, 2

The United States is celebrating its anniversary. And with us is Bible teacher and pastor Joe Jacowitz. He’s the chairman of FirstLove Ministries and pastor of Christ Bible Church in Pleasanton, CA. Although we’re highlighting the U.S., the biblical principles apply to all nations throughout the world. And what do we see from God in the nations today?  



God’s Blessing vs Judgement: "A nation that honors God’s laws reaps God’s blessings” - Joe Jacowitz

We’re traveling by telephone to the New York City metropolitan area to visit with a dear sister in the Lord. She’s Evangeline Rodriguez, and she shares how she was changed into a completely different person overnight!



I’ve come through a lot of things in life. I could have just gotten lost. - Evangeline Rodriguez, 1

We’re continuing our phone conversation with Evangeline Rodriguez, who lives in the New York City area.  She’s been telling us about working on Wall Street, living what she thought was the good life, until the Word of God completely changed her!



Trusting God: "I’m not also going to stop my relationship with You, Lord”-Evangeline Rodriguez, 2

Our guest on this feature is Pastor Arthur Mellon. He serves at Sovereign Grace Baptist Church of Hayward, CA. Pastor Mellon talks about how his church started and the interesting paths the Lord took him on before calling him to become a pastor; but most importantly, how (when) he became saved!

An unusual journey: “I was a minister for five years before I was saved!” – Pastor Arthur Mellon

From broadcast studios, to conference halls, to subways, streets, and park benches... Rich Homeres and Bobbi Hamlyn have traveled across our country for years, meeting and interviewing people of all walks of life! With a heart for uniting people in the joy and oneness we have in Christ, they strive to share stories far and wide, to encourage, inform, and point listeners to our Savior.

An unusual journey: “I was a minister for five years before I was saved!” – Pastor Arthur Mellon

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