To: All members and friends of Peacemakers International Fellowship
The Board of Directors of Peacemakers wishes to advise you of recent developments with respect to the ministry. As of June 2, 2010, Pastor Steve Upshur has stepped down from his role and responsibilities as Pastor. This step has been taken in order to address a previous moral lapse that has come to light. Moreover, it is intended to facilitate a process of repentance, reflection, and healing for all parties concerned. This decision has been made with the unanimous agreement of Pastor Steve, the Upshur family, and every member of the Board of Directors. Jeremiah Upshur will temporarily assume the responsibilites of Pastor.
For many years, Peacemakers has been a bridge between the urban church and suburban brethren. It has been a hope for the lost and broken of every background and every station in life. It has manifested the light of Jesus Christ in a very dark place. The work of God must continue….
We relish your prayers for this ministry and all involved. We ask forgiveness of all who have been grieved and hurt by our sin and this disclosure. We purpose by God’s grace to continue those tasks assigned us.
May the God of all peace guard your hearts and minds in the Lord Jesus Christ by His Holy Spirit.
Staff and Directors of Peacemakers International Fellowship
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he did not exist. When one comes to the revelation of Jesus Christ, they usually realize the devil is there too and he is a liar and a thief. The world at this time is so decieved it is almost unimaginable to put into words. Living in their own worries and fears, they are entangled in a web of destruction. Lets be real about it, the economy is as good as dead, I mean, how many more jobs can they possibly create as humans continue to multiply. You are sitting right where the devil wants you to be. Distracted from Christ, worried about your own life right here right now here on earth. Jesus’ command is different: Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me. (Mar 10:21)
Think of what he is saying here. Forget this world, forget what is going on for it is all inevitable for all these things must happen before he returns. Leave it all behind and follow HIM. We are meant to be apart from the world. These are the concerns of the world, focus your eyes on HIM, seek him with all your heart, and whatever treasure is buried in your heart, he will give to you.
As you walk the city streets, the suburban streets, the ghetto streets, look at the faces of all the people around. You will know them by their fruits. If you do not see the fruits, those are the ones we need to be after, for it is our job as the body of Christ to preach the gospel to every creature. The word of God is sharper than any two edged sword. The world fights with weapons and their own strength, we have a word that can completely change their life for all of eternity.
The point I think I am trying to get at is these are dire times. We should feel embarrassed that more of the world is being deceived by the devil’s ignorant lies than realizing the grace of Jesus Christ. Through unity we become stronger. The division caused by all of these different denominations is destroying the souls of so many. There is ONE BODY. We all need to join together and reach more souls. Everyone was created by one God, the same God. Those of you who are saved, were all given that Salvation by the same Christ.
I pray that the walls be taken down, that everyone realizes that at this point, you are no more rich than the man on the street because your time just hasn’t come yet, they are purposely manipulating the economy so you lose and they win. Strange times are here. They are honestly only going to get worse. Distractions need to be taken away from us all. Every person who has a cell phone has become attached to it, thinking they always need to call someone. You’re right, you do always need to call someone, CALL GOD. Quit changing your Facebook status and start changing lives. Outside that door is a war, but who is really fighting for who?
As the body of Christ, we are all individually called to be like our Lord, Jesus. When I talk about being like Jesus, I mean we are called to be servants; because that is exactly what He was, and still is for us today. Jesus, being the beginning of All, and ruler over ALL came down to earth from His glory in Heaven in the form of a servant. Just think about it! If one just thinks of the magnitude of this humility for one second it racks the brain. But bottom line~if you want to be like Jesus, you must become the Servant of All. Some people think that because of their financial state or their degrees they’ve earned that they are just better than other people, such as a homeless person; and I find this truly disgusting. According to the Holy Bible, we are all the same in the sense that we all need a savior, and we are all dust waiting to return to the earth, so really, no one is “better” than anyone else. Now you might think I am being a little extreme, but I say this to the body of Christ, because Jesus clearly states in Matthew 25, “And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” If we are not loving our brother or sister in the streets who may not have any food or money, then we are not loving Jesus. Here is a quote from our beloved Mother Theresa: “Each one of them is Jesus in disguise”. This is pretty sobering. I think it is time for the Body of Christ to get over their ego’s and really be who they are! The BODY of CHRIST! I think it is time for the whole Body of Christ to rise up, and go lower to servant hood..yes, even unto the “least of these.”
God is on the throne. Peacemakers has received quite a shaking these past few days, but we are staying strong in prayer regardless. Seems as though the recent earthquake in Chile has sent an aftershock throughout the whole world. Not only are scientists saying it shifted the earth’s axis, but also shortened our days. Interpret it how you want, but my belief is that it is God telling us time is running out.
Regarding the website, I thank you for your patience. Almost all videos from February services are updated and posted on the site. You can view them clicking on the Videos tab at the top of the page.
Welcome to the new site for Peacemakers International.
My name is Tommy and I will now be the webmaster of the site. Please bear with me as I not only learn this program, but update the site.
The internet is a glorious tool, when used for the right reasons, and we are planning on using this site as a platform to help spread the Gospel. Updates will include every service we have on YouTube, can be viewed here on the site, testimonies of the Peacemakers, letters, information, weekly if not daily updates on what is going on, and news you won’t get on CNN.
Peace Makers International is a non-profit 501c3 organization that has been serving the Detroit area of over 15 years. Steve Upshur better known in the community as, “Pastor Steve” is the founder and leader of the organization. His organization is comprised of 4 facilities, in which three of the buildings stand in an area all but forgotten about in one of the roughest area’s on the eastside of Detroit Michigan. Remains of the Detroit 1960s’ riots stand to this day in this part of Detroit Michigan.
In the center of much poverty stands the outreach ministry where Pastor Steve provides a unique and effective forum of Christian theology to the homeless, drug addicts, and handicap. He offers inspiring sermons on the wisdom of God and the faith the Bible teaches in turning your life around. He allows those who were once lonely and confused to take the microphone and provide their testimonies. Not only does he provide a place where people can get spiritual and physiological help but he provides tangible things that are needed for every day life. Such as food, bus passes, clothing and other items.
A few blocks from his ministry he has a building called the “Jesus House” for homeless men. Also less then a mile away he provides shelter for battered and homeless women named the, “Mercy House”. You need not ask how effective his services are to the community because many of the former, alcoholics, drug addicts, paraplegics, help run each facility. He has proved a family atmosphere and a purpose for living for many people who have no one. About a four hour drive is a drug rehabilitation center that has helped many of our nation’s inner city and suburban troubled youth become free of Heroin addictions and other drugs.
Benevolence TV Involvement
During the first annual Banquet Dinner and silent action Benevolence TV was there as supporters. Benevolence TV has provided funding to the Peace Makers International. Benevolence is currently preparing grants to be written in an effort to help because the organization has great financial needs.
Peacemakers International now has its own home made eggs for sale! Our chickens are raised and fed according to healthy standards you need to sample our own Peacemakers eggs! We are asking $2.50 a dozen, please see Shirley Robinson if you’d like some!
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