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January 1st 2007 Newsletter

From Bruce Potenza, National President

Dear Saints and Friends:

Hello and Happy New Year! Hope you all had a great Christmas and I hope the New Year brings us all closer to our Lord Jesus Christ! And more in His will! Remember to pray for the Saints!

Many of you have asked about Lee "Gypsy" Parsons, our retired Texas State Rep. He had heart surgery in the fall. Just to let everyone know, he is home and doing well and thanks everyone for the cards and notes of encouragement they sent.

We have a new Texas State Representative, Phillip "Bear" Bond. He's been a member of the Heaven's Saints for seven years now. He's excited and anxious to do what God has called him to do. Please keep him in your prayers. His contact information is listed on page 7. I'm sure we'll be hearing a lot more from Texas in the days ahead.

For those who haven't already found this out, the National Rally flier I sent out with my Christmas letter had a typing error. The phone number for the Best Western should be 828-837-3060. We're enclosing a corrected flier with this newsletter.

Also, in the last newsletter I told everyone I was selling my bike. But, when it came right down to it, I couldn't do it. I'm usually not so indecisive. I know I need a new bike, but I just can't part with the old one. I guess I'll keep it till the day I die. It's just one of those things. To borrow a well worn phrase, "If I have to explain, you wouldn't understand". It's not that I wouldn't like and use something more dependable and comfortable to travel on. I hope someday to get one that will allow Donna and I more comfort and dependability, but the old one will still remain in my garage and available for those times when I want it. It's like an old friend. Just don't look for us to have anything new anytime soon. Sometimes reality gets in the way of our best plans.

How many people have you asked in the last week or two, "How was your Christmas?". How many people said, "I'm glad its over"? Quite a few I'll bet. I know it's the typical response I've gotten from people. Why is that? Christmas is supposed to be a celebration of Christ's birth. If we're celebrating Christmas like it should be celebrated, we won't want it to be over. We should celebrate Christ's birth each and every day whether we do it outwardly, or whether it is just a thankfulness and celebration in our own hearts and minds. If you look at it that way, the joy of Christmas should never be over and we should never want it to be over. I love the fact that everyone gets presents on Jesus' birthday. The attitude of giving is something we should have all the time. The fact that Christmas, Jesus birthday, is celebrated around the world is awesome. Oh yeah, I know, commercialism gets in the way, but it doesn't matter, its still Jesus' birthday! If you ask me how my Christmas was, I'll tell you, "great, I wish it lasted all year long". I wish I could give my children gifts all year long like we do at Christmas! As a father, I can better understand my heavenly Father's desire to give his children good gifts and His desire to bless us and keep us from harm.

Officer's, we have a meeting on January 20-21. Let me know if you need any more information or if you have something you'd like included on the agenda for discussion.

God bless, Bruce Potenza, President, S.F.F.S.

Around the US and Canada

Michigan Chapter

Merry Christmas to all!! Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year; not the hustle and bustle, but rather, the representation of the season. Of course, with the commercialization of the holiday, the meaning of Christmas can oftentimes be lost; however, the Lord always, in someway or another will bring us back to what it really means if we just listen to His voice.

With this all being said, the Michigan Chapter is very busy this time of year; with our own personal families but also, with each other. To also make sure that we listen to the voice of the Lord and declare His message; and that is to remember that the Lord loved us so much, that the He gave His Son.

On November 9th, we went to a Forgotten Man's Ministry dinner. It went very well and Dave, our VP, received some ladies names to write to in prison for the women in the ministry.

On November 10th, the women met for our Women Arise! conference. Bonnie Covarrubias from Mt. Zion Church in Clarkston, MI, was the speaker and Pastor Becky Day led the praise and worship. The evening was awesome! One lady accepted the Lord, and many others were blessed. The Holy Ghost poured out His Spirit and the Lord used Bonnie in a wondrous way to speak to all who attended.

This Saturday, December 16th, we are meeting at the Oakland County Medical Care Facility for a Christmas show for the residents. I am sure the Lord will bless all those attending and participating. Then following the Christmas show is our annual Christmas party at Terry and Sues' house with a testimony night.

On a final note, with the New Year approaching, the Michigan Chapter is excited to see what the Lord will bring us in 2007! Till next year.

God Bless, Samantha Hall, The Michigan Saints

Rodney Gross, Virginia State Rep.

What a long blessed trip it is!!!!! Man these past two months have flown by. We have been doing so much, i.e. Teddy Bear Run and a Diaper Run with our brothers in NC. (Can you make it warmer next year?) We got a chance to see 23 come to the LORD that day. Then there was a long trip to Ohio to attend Steve Comes church and his motorcycle ministry, Leave a Mark, and so many other events .The trip to Ohio was a blessing to me to share with two other brothers in Christ, Will and Corky. They gave their testimonies there, as they were once 1?ers but by the Grace of GOD they are now men of GOD!!! They rocked the house. Barry preached , and some came to know JESUS that night . We also had time to hang with Ed Winteralder another ex 1?er who has a book out called Out in Bad Standings. Please keep them all in your prayers.

Ok , things going on Feb 18-19 2007 Fredericksburg Bike show, March 16-18Cycle Expo - we will have a booth at both. We are also getting things together for ROC Fest May 5th Barry Mayson will be there ,and much more going on. Call for more info. Also, our chapter is growing , Praise GOD, so please Keep us in your prayers that we will do HIS work and show all we can the love of JESUS because HE is the only way!!!!!! Thanks Rodney, S.F.F.S. JESUS LOVES YOU !!!!!!!!!

THE ROAD WARRIOR , BY: REY PEREZ, VIRGINA

WELL SAINTS IT'S MY PRAYER THAT AT THE TIME YOU READ THIS REPORT YOU AND YOUR'S ARE DOING WELL. I HOPE YOU ARE STILL SWINGING YOUR SWORD AGAINST THE KINGDOM OF DARKNESS BECAUSE WE ARE ALL WARRIORS OF THE LIGHT, WANTED OR NOT, AT THE PRECISE MOMENT YOU GAVE YOUR LIFT TO JESUS YOU DECLARED WAR AGAINST THE KINGDOM OF DARKNESS. KNOWINGLY OR NOT NOW YOU ARE IN WARFARE. ONE OF THE REASONS WHY I'M SHARING THIS MESSAGE WITH YOU IS BECAUSE IN GOD'S ARMY, LIKE IN ANY OTHER ARMY, SOLDIERS /WARRIORS HAVE TO BE ACCOUNTABLE TO EACH OTHER. AN ARMY WITH NO COMMUNICATION IS READY TO FALL QUICK AND HARD SO HOW CAN I PRAY FOR YOU IF I DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING IN THE BATTLE FIELD OF YOUR CALLING. OUR MAIN WEAPON IN GOD'S KINGDOM IS PRAYER AND PRAYER IN THE NAME THAT IS ABOVE ALL NAMES, THE NAME OF JESUS CHRISTWHILE I'M WRITING THIS REPORT TO YOU I'M WRITING IT UNDER THE INSPIRATION OF THE LAST SONG THE LORD GAVE ME LATE SEPT. OF 2006. IT CAME TO ME THE SAME WAY THE DEAD END ROAD CAME A FEW YEARS AGO. IT CAME QUICK LIKE A LIGHTING FROM HEAVEN AND IT WAS AN AWESOME EXPERIENCE. AT THE END OF THIS REPORT I WILL GIVE YOU THE LAST THREE LINES OF THE LAST VERSE OF THE SONG "THE ROAD WARRIOR".

BACK TO THE CROSS ROADS MINISTRY THAT THE LORD CALLED ME TO DO, AND FOR BENEFIT OF ALL THE NEW HEAVEN SAINTS MEMBERS. A FEW YEARS AGO, WE RECORDED THE DEAD END ROAD VIDEO AND WITH THE HELP OF SOME SAINT'S I WAS ABLE TO ORDER 25 HUNDRED VIDEOS. THE VIDEO HAS BEEN FINDING IT'S WAY INTO THE HANDS OF HUNDREDS OF BIKERS ALL ACROSS THIS NATION AND OVERSEAS. BY THE GRACE OF GOD PERSONALLY I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO DELIVER THESE TAPES INTO THE HANDS OF HUNDREDS OF 1?ERS THROUGH THE LAST YEARS. I HAVE RIDDEN MY BIKE TO ALL THE MAJOR RALLIES, DAYTONA, MYRTLE BEACH, LACONIA, ARIZONA BIKE WEEK, CHEROKEE, AND EVERY OTHER RALLY IN BETWEEN AND OF COURSE, STURGI,S MY FAVORITE.

FOR THE LAST SIX YEARS STRAIGHT MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT STURGIS IS THAT I CAN APPROACH EVERY MAJOR 1? PATCH HOLDER, TO ME THAT'S UNIQUE TO SEE ALL THESE RIVAL CLUBS TOGETHER IN ONE RALLY. OF COURSE THERE IS A LOT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENTS AND POLICE OFFICERS, FBI, AND A LOT OF UNDERCOVER, BELIEVE ME I HAVE BEEN IN THE RIGHT PLACE AT THE RIGHT TIME, AND SEEING IT WITH MY OWN EYES IN SOME OF THE BACK STREETS OF MAIN STREET IN STURGIsON A COUPLE OF OCCASIONA, I WAS ABLE TO GIVE THE VIDEO TO A 1? RIGHT AFTER THE COPS RELEASED THEM. IS THAT AWESOME OR WHAT!!!!

THIS PAST YEAR THEY HAD A CLOSE ENCOUNTER NOT FAR FROM WHERE I WAS ,AND SIX OF THEM GOT SHOT. I'VE BEEN ABLE TO EXPERIENCE THE ANSWER OF MY OWN PRAYERS AND ONE OF THESE PRAYERS HAS BEEN "LORD LET ME BE IN THE RIGHT AT THE RIGHT TIME" THEN TO EXPERIENCE THE FAVOR AND GRACE THAT THE LORD HAS GIVEN ME WITH THIS SEGMENT OF THE BIKER WORLD. IT'S LIKE HAVING LITTLE EXPLOSIONS INSIDE OF ME EVERY TIME THEY RECEIVE THE VIDEO IN THEIR HANDS, BECAUSE WHEN THEY WATCH THE VIDEO IN THE PRIVACY OF THEIR HOMES, "THAT'S IT MAN" THE WORD OF GOD SAYS THAT HIS WORD WOULD NOT COME BACK EMPTY. THE VIDEO, AND SOON TO BE RELEASED DVD IS FULL OF GODS INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO RECEIVE SALVATION THROUGH JESUS AND SKIP HELL FOREVER. ( READ ISA: 55: 10-13 ESPECIALLY VERSE 10 AND 11) WELL, TO START WRAPPING THIS UP, OUR ENEMY, WE ALL KNOW HIS STINKING NAME. HE'S NOT EVEN WORTHY TO BE MENTIONED HERE IN THIS LETTER TO THE SAINTS. HE LOVES TO PLACE DOUBTS IN OUR HEARTS. LIKE HE DID IT TO OUR SAVOIR JESUS IN THE DESERT, REMEMBER? WELL HE WILL KEEP TRYING TO DO THE SAME THINGS IN OUR LIVES ESPECIALLY WITH THOSE WHO ARE INVOLVED IN FRONT LINE MINISTRY. I LIKE TO CALL THEM WARRIORS "KICKING THE GATES OF HELL TYPE OF MINISTRY'I SAY ALL THIS TO TAKE YOU TO THIS POINT, IT HAS NOT BEEN EASY FOR ME, JUST LIKE THE APOSTLE PAUL THAT BUILT TENTS TO FINANCE HIS OWN MINISTRY I HAVE DONE THE SAME AS A PAINTER. MY BUSINESS HAS COME TO A SHUT DOWN FOR ALMOST A YEAR. BUT THAT'S ALL RIGHT WITH ME BECAUSE WHEN HE CLOSES ONE DOOR HE GOT A NEW AND BETTER DOOR OPENING DOWN THE ROAD. THE WAITING PROCESS IS NOT EASY BUT THIS IS THE WAY IT IS. IT IS IN TIMES LIKE THIS WHEN OUR ENEMY LOVES TO PLACE DOUBT'S IN OUR SPIRIT IF WE LET HIM. I GUESS THE LORD IS TRYING TO SAY SOMETHING TO SOMEBODY OUT THERE THAT IS GOING THROUGH THE SAME THING THAT I'M GOING THROUGH. THIS IS VERY FRESH I'M LIVING THIS RIGHT NOW. BUT BY THE GRACE OF GOD I'M STILL KICKING THE GATES OF HELL. PRAISE BE TO GOD.

GOING BACK TO THE SONG THE LORD GAVE ME, PSALMS 42-8 SAYS THE LORD WILL COMMAND HIS LOVING KINDNESS IN THE DAY TIME AND IN THE NIGHT HIS SONG SHALL BE WITH ME. THE NAME OF THE SONG IS THE ROAD WARRIOR. WHEN THE LORD GAVE ME HIS ANSWER TO MY PERSONAL PROBLEM IN THE FORM OF A SONG, IT WAS LIKE AN INJECTION OF HIS HOPE, PEACE AND JOY AND REMINDED ME OF WHO I AM IN THE CALLING THAT HE GAVE ME. HE LET ME KNOW THAT THIS SONG WAS JUST NOT FOR ME BUT FOR ALL OF YOU THAT ARE LEAVING YOUR MARK THROUGH YOUR CALLING IN CHRIST JESUS. THIS IS THAT LAST VERSE OF THE SONG, THIS SONG WILL BE IN THE CD THAT I WILL TRY TO PRODUCE.

"A FISHERMAN OF MAN, THAT'S WHO I AM, AN EAGLE IN THE SKY WATCHING THE PRIZE, AN ARROW SENT FROM GOD POINTING THE WAY MY FRIEND."

AND WATCH THIS, EVEN WITH ALL THIS WARFARE THAT I'M GOING THROUGH, 2006 WAS THE MOST SUCCESSFUL YEAR IN MY CALLING TO THE BIKER WORLD AMONG REGULAR BIKERS AND 1 ? BIKERS. TO FINISH STURGIS 2006, I KNEW THAT I WAS SUPPOSED TO BE THERE TO MEET MR. ? BECAUSE THE TRIP THAT I MADE TO THE WEST IN APRIL 2006 TO DELIVER A PERSONAL MESSAGE IN A SONG TO THE CHIEF COMMANDER OF ONE OF THE TOP 1? CLUB IN THE WORLD I COULD NOT DELIVER BECAUSE OF PROBLEMS OUT OF MY HANDS. I KNEW THIS PERSON'S SCHEDULE IN STURGIS AND I KNEW I HAD ANOTHER SHOT TO DELIVER THE PACKAGE, SO TWO WEEKS BEFORE STURGIS I WAS LOSING HOPE TO BE THERE WHEN THE LORD TOUCHED MY FRIEND IN STURGIS, BROTHER REY RAPOSA. HE PAID FOR MY ENTIRE TRIP TO STURGIS AND BACK. MY BROTHER REY RAPOSA HAS BEEN AN AWESOME BLESSING IN MY LIFE; SEE THE GATES OF HELL SHALL NOT PREVAIL AGAINST THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST. I WAS ABLE THEN TO ARRANGE A PERSONAL MEETING AND SIT FACE TO FACE WITH MR ? SURROUNDED BY ALL HIS BODYGUARDS-HE HEARD THE MESSAGE THE LORD SENT TO HIM IN A SONG. .NOW IT'S UP TO ISA: 55-11. I FELT SO GOOD THAT I WAS ABLE TO ACCOMPLISH THE MISSION. RIGHT THEN THE LORD SPOKE TO MY HEART - NOW I'M SHIFTING YOU BACK TO YOUR CALLING IN MUSIC- AND THAT'S ANOTHER STORY FOR ANOTHER TIME. GOD BLESS YOU ALL THANK YOU FOR YOUR PRAYERS. IN HIS SERVICE AND YOUR SERVICE, REY PEREZ, JESUS MAILMAN I WILL SEE YOU HERE, THERE OR IN THE AIR

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