Reaching Out: 2008

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Thank you for your regular prayers on behalf of the RONI Ministry.

We are evaluating some incredible opportunities, and are asking the Lord if we should step out and pursue them. These initiatives include — a curriculum for churches, study guides, and more books and media projects.

The next month is crucial, as we make decisions about the activities and projects for the ministry in 2009. Thank you for prayers and support—especially during this next month!

700 Club interview
On November 13, Brian and I taped 2 programs; one of them was about adoption. Thank you so much for your prayers as we felt God’s presence with us at all times. We are praying that a lot of people would tune in and received help and hope on the 700 Club when this programs air next year. Continue to pray that the Enemy’s lies and Myths about adoption would be exposed, and that marriages would be restored and encouraged with both programs.

Our Radio Audience responds:
“My aunt had the book “Un Minuto Con Dios” on her table and I picked it up. I was going through a stage where I was starting to think about divorce. I thought, this lady has her phone number on the back of the book, so I decided to call her. I was surprised to see that she answered the phone and talked to me, a complete stranger, for close to an hour. I was encouraged and decided to read the word of God daily and to start looking to ME for changes”

“Every time I hear “Un Minuto Con Dios”, I feel that God takes a thought that is wrong in my mind and replaces it with something new and good. I want to thank you, for even though I might not be on your “best friend list” you are one of my best friends”

“I am one of your male listeners; I am a pastor and happily married to my wife for quite some time, your daily minute always provides a call to action that challenges me to apply change to my marriage.”

PRAYER REQUESTS:

More Minutes Recording Session
Rebeca has a new Radio studio in the ministry office and she is writing new programs to record pretty soon. The new programs will be based on the Sermon of the Mount from the book of Mathew. Also, please continue to pray for her as she writes her adoption book and has one more TV interview on December 3.

Decision Time
Pray that God would give us wisdom, as we meet later this month (the week of Thanksgiving) to seek the Lord for wisdom with our finances and new initiatives.

"Matrimonios Saludables”
Please pray as Brian continues to edit the programs and finds new media outlets to broadcast the 12 episodes (We hope to start airing January 7).

The Message of Family Health
Pray that the message of the Minute and “Matrimonios Saludables” programs will be God’s tool to empower people to build healthy marriages, God’s way!

Remain in Prayer for our Shared Values
Yes, elections are finally over, but, there are a lot of social issues that are being challenged and the outcome will affect our families and our society. Let’s continue praying for our country!

Prayer Update

On Wednesday and Thursday (November 12-13), Brian and Rebeca Knowles will be in Nashville taping two programs on CBN's 700 Club (Spanish) talking about adoption, and their book, Un Minuto Con Dios. Would you pray? Pray that thousands will tune in—especially troubled marriages, those facing infertility and the people who minister to and love them. Pray that the redemption message would be clear when we speak about adoption, and that couples would be equipped to renew their minds with God’s principles about marriage and family.
Pray that God’s purposes would be accomplished, and that He would be glorified as a result of these interviews.
Gratefully,
Brian and Rebeca
PS: We appreciate your prayers, we will let you know when the program will air so that you can watch it Live on your local TV station, or just watch it online from our web site.

The Reaching Out Network, Inc RONI Team

Reaching Out Through Media

Over a year ago, the Lord told us to start a one minute radio program that would speak to the hearts of Spanish speaking families of Latin America and the USA .

Back then, we did not know what it would take to accomplish the task, but we moved in obedience and God has used this one minute program in a mighty way. Today, our ministry provides daily practical wisdom and biblical principles to audiences of more than 300 radio stations in Latin America and the USA .

Amazing Opportunity

God has truly blessed our ministry and we are excited about the new opportunities that He is constantly bringing our way! Along with new ventures, also come new challenges. Here is one of these new ventures and it’s challenge.

We now have a tremendous opportunity to produce one and thirty minute television programs on nationwide network television in both Spanish and English.

God has called us, His people, (as families) to make a difference by showing God’s way to a healthy marriage and a healthier society. We can bring this about by establishing God’s Kingdom first in our homes.

If the Lord speaks to your heart to become a Partner, feel free to sign up here as a “Television RONI Friend and Partner.”

For more Information on our Orphan Care Initiative go to: www.ReligionPura.com

God has called us to bear fruit and your contribution will bear much fruit for the expansion of the Kingdom of Heaven .

Reach Out Together

We believe the family has a purpose to fulfill within their communities.

The following is a list of current Projects RONi collaborates with as a partner:

1. Betamar - Restoring the Christian leader's family in times of need.

Betamar is an Interdenominational ministry that works side by side with the leadership of the church. Antonio and Leni Vargas have worked as Pastors for over 22 years. Their house in the Ervino Beach is a haven for tired and hurting Christian leaders.

RONi Action plan:
RONI supports the mission of Betamar by monthly contributions to their operating budget. RONI is planning its Second Family Conference with the partnership of Betamar.
Current Status:
We see Betamar as a key partner in Brazil as it is a source for restoring the family at large. Pastor Vargas and Leni do the work of "shepherds" to the RONi team in Brazil. We are blessed to have them as partners in action.

2. TBN RUssia RONi Action plan:
RONI supports the mission of TBN Russia "The Smile of a Child".
Current Status: We are blessed to have them as partners in action.

Thank you so much for being part of our team! You are part of the RONI team when you ...

Pray for the ministry. We are thankful for the tremendous impact our team of prayer warriors have on the Kingdom. Call us and let us know you are praying for us.
Get personally involved. By going overseas as missionary/vacationers, providing office support, teaching a class, leading a workshop or coordinating and helping with special projects.
Encourage us. Every person we meet who cheers us on, wishes us well and tells others about the RONI vision is on the team.
Give financially. You serve by making it possible for others to minister hurting families. RONI has team members who may never go physically, but by their support they are "there," through faithful giving.

"THE STORY OF US" - THE MOVIE'S CLOSING MONOLOGUE

(Katie is played by Michele Pfieffer and Ben is played by Bruce Willis)
KATIE
I think we should go to Chow Fun's.
Ben stops.
BEN (sotto) Chow Fun's? I thought we agreed we couldn't really talk at Chow Fun's.
Katie looking deep into his eyes, responds:
KATIE I know.
Ben crosses over to her.
BEN What are you saying?
KATIE (with resolve) I'm saying Chow Fun's.
BEN Are you saying Chow Fun's because you don't want to face telling the kids?Because if that's why you're saying Chow Fun's, don't say Chow Fun's.
KATIE That's not why I'm saying Chow Fun's.I'm saying Chow Fun's because we're an "us".
There's a history and histories don't happen overnight. In Mesopotamia orAncient Troy or somewhere back there, there were cities built on top of other cities,but I don't want to build another city. I like this city. I know where we keep the Bactine,and what kind of mood you're in when you wake up by which eyebrow is higher. And you alwaysknow that I'm a little quiet in the morning and compensate accordingly. That's adance you perfect over time.
And it's hard, it's much harder than I thought it would be, but there's more good than bad.And you don't just give up. And it's not for the sake of the children, but they're great kidsaren't they? And we made them - Imean think about that - there were no people there and then there were people - twoof them. And they grew. And I won't be able to say to some stranger, "Josh hasyour hands" or "Remember how Erin threw up at the Lincoln Memorial?"
So what if that stranger listens to me? I mean, Lucas Adler listens but then he always says"between you and I" and it should be "between you and me" because "between" isa preposition. And it's not that there's not a charming part about you not rememberingthe washerfluid - which I don't understand why you can't - but that's not ultimatelyimportant. I'll try to remember that those things can be mildly endearing at times andreally not worth not having sex over. And I'll try to relax.
I mean is it the end of the world to have sex when you don't totally feel like it?There are all kinds of sex, aren't there?Comfort sex, tender sex, relief sex, 'I'm not in the mood, but you are" sex...And let'sface it, anybody is going to have traits that get on your nerves, why shouldn't it beyour annoying traits? I'm no day at the beach, but I do have a good sense of directionso at least I can find the beach, but that's not a criticism of you, it's just a strength of mine.
And you're a good friend and good friends are hard to find. Charlotte in "Charlotte's Web"said that and I love the way you read that to Erin - when you take on the voice of Wilbur thepig with such commitment even when you're bone tired. It speaks volumes about character.And ultimately isn't that what it comes down to? What a person's made of at the end of theday? Because that pith helmet girl is still in here - "BEE-BOO, BEE-BOO!" And I didn't evenknow she existed until I met you. And if you leave, I may never see her again - even though Isaid at times you beat her out of me - Isn't that the paradox? Haven't we hit the essentialparadox? Give and take, push and pull, yin and yang, the best of times, the worst of times.I think Dickens said it best. It's the Jack Sprat of it, he could eat no fat, his wife could eat nolean, but that doesn't really apply here. Does it? I mean I guess what I'm trying to say is - I'msaying Chow Fun's because I love you.
After a beat, Ben explodes with sheer joy, grabs Katie and kisses her passionately. We seeJosh and Erin watching their parents stunned at their behavior.
Ben and Katie start getting into the car, as do the kids.