Archived Letters
Saturday, August 27, 2016

Greetings in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ!

What a wonderful week we had at Still Waters! Every camp has the same Holy Spirit, but He always manifests Himself in different ways. These campers had zeal! We had a lot of fun in the Welcome Center as we shouted, sang, and banged on the tables. The song that seemed to be the theme of this camp was, “I Am In The Lord’s Army.” The walls would shake when they would shout out, “YES SIR!” Then, everything would completely change as we walked out to our individual places for Quiet Time. That little portion of the Lord’s Army present at Still Waters would bring their same zeal into the quiet worship that is always present around the lake. Like usual, the highlight was the Friday morning service. Brother G did a great job inviting the Spirit with song, and then the prophet made this challenge to the youth: 

“The time has come for action. The time has come to believe or don't believe. That separating line comes to every man and woman. It comes to every child. Sometimes when you pass that line, there is only one thing left, that's judgment, when you pass between mercy and judgment, when you pass that line.”

Truly, my friends, this past Still Waters camp saw many predestinated seeds of God enlist themselves into the Lord’s Army. They did not miss their opportunity! I wish all of you could have been there to see these young people dedicate their hearts to the Lord. You would have been as proud as I am.

Unfortunately, you might have guessed that we are worn out and won’t be able to have service this Sunday. I am expecting a powerful service with you on Wednesday at the Tabernacle, if the Lord tarries. God bless you, my friends.

 Brother Joseph

Saturday, August 6, 2016

Greetings, my friends.

The Lord Jesus truly poured out His Spirit upon us over this past week at Still Waters. In all, we baptized 47 young people and 41 of those were in one evening! I wish all of you could have been out there with us to feel His Presence and see how He was moving among all that were present. A couple weeks ago I asked you to pray for the camp, knowing that the Lord would hear your prayers. Well, HE DID! Thank you, my beloved friends, for your prayers. We are moving towards that perfect church that Brother Branham longed to see, where the saints of God go to their knees and God answers!

Unfortunately, those of us that helped at camp are completely worn out. With so many workers at Still Waters also helping at the Tabernacle, we simply can’t put together a Communion service for almost a thousand people. I am concerned that many of us won’t be at our best, and the Communion service is when we ALL need to be at our best. We will postpone the Communion service until next weekend (no service this weekend), August 14. Because of the VGR vacation this week, we will also cancel Wednesday’s service at the Tabernacle.

The prophet told us that Communion is the showdown for Christians. Please use this extra week to prepare for next Sunday, when we can gather with our families and friends to partake of the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. I am looking forward to seeing you all at the Communion Table, and I know that the Lord will be present with us.

God bless you, my friends.

Brother Joseph

Saturday, July 23, 2016

Greetings, my dear friends.

What a wonderful camp to start off Still Waters this year! There were 21 baptisms and I believe that everyone there had a genuine touch from the Lord. The highlight was Friday’s service, where the Lord came down in a mighty way. His Presence was so strong in the chapel; it was truly amazing. The young people had a hunger for the Lord and He was right on time! I’m sure we can all say that we are very proud of our kids. They were wonderful examples of what our Lord Jesus wants our young people to be. 

As you can imagine, we are pretty worn out. We always want to give you our very best at every Tabernacle service, but with the toll that this camp took on both our minds and our bodies, I don’t think we can give the Bride what She deserves. So many in our church were involved in the camp: pastor, associate pastor, deacons, parking staff, cleaning staff, and many in the congregation. After praying about it, I think it is best that we cancel service this Sunday. We want to have services that are both worthy of the Bride and worthy of our Lord Jesus, and I don’t think we are able to do that this weekend. I hope you understand. 

But even though we are canceling service, I still want us all to feed on the stored up Food. I would like to invite you all to hear the tape 61-1105 “The Testimony Of A True Witness” on Sunday. This is what I had on my heart to play for the church, and I believe the same Lord Jesus that is there with us at the Tabernacle will be there with you as you hear this Message. 

God bless you, my friends. I am looking forward to Wednesday evening’s service with GREAT anticipation!

Brother Joseph

Friday, July 8, 2016

Greetings, my friends.

Because of my busy schedule and many of us working, volunteering, and helping in so many other ways with Still Waters Camp, I felt that it would be best to have a church schedule that puts a little less pressure on the people. The service schedule at the Branham Tabernacle during camp weeks will be the following:

One service in the morning on the Sunday prior to camp.

No Wednesday service during camps.

One service in the evening on the Sunday after camp.

There will only be a morning service this Sunday, July 10.

The schedule is loaded into the Branham Tabernacle calendar if there are any questions.

As always, my heart longs to worship together with all of you at the Tabernacle, and I will miss you during these few times that we won’t have services. Please, my friends, remember these camps in your prayers. The Word teaches us that "the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” Please pray for me, the staff, and especially the young people who will be attending. I KNOW that God will hear the prayers of His people, and it gives me such comfort to know that you are praying.

God bless you!

Brother Joseph

Thursday, June 9, 2016

There will be no services at the Tabernacle this Sunday, June 12 or Wednesday, June 15. For those who would like to listen to the same sermons with their families, Brother Joseph has chosen 58-1002 "But It Wasn't So From The Beginning" for Sunday morning, 58-1003 "Looking At The Unseen" for Sunday evening, and 58-1004 "Faith Is Our Victory" for Wednesday, June 15.