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First Baptist Church of Houston, TX

Word of Life Assembly of God, Springfield, VA

Westover Church Men’s Retreat Oxford, NC

Travis Ave Baptist Church, Ft. Worth TX Prestonwood Baptist Church, Plano, TX

McGregor Baptist Church, Ft. Myers FL

Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Jonesboro, GA

First Baptist Church West Hollywood, FL

Berkland, Baptist Church, Cambridge, MA

Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, Albertville, AL

First Baptist Church O’Fallon, MO

Sevier Heights Baptist Church, Knoxville, TX

Olive Baptist Church, Pensacola, FL

Bob Reccord’s Men’s Conferences and Events

Westover Church Men’s Retreat Oxford, NC

Noble Warriors Men’s Conference, Chesterfield, VA

First Baptist Church West Hollywood, FL

Iron Sharpens Iron Men’s Conference, Clinton, Iowa

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Providence Baptist Church Men’s Conference, Raleigh North Carolina

Forrest Hills Presbyterian Church Men’s Event, Charlotte, NC

Iron Sharpens Iron Men’s Conference, Sacramento, CA

Iron Sharpens Iron Men’s Conference Charlotte, NC

Iron Sharpens Iron Men’s Conference, West Palm Beach, FL

Iron Sharpens Iron Men’s Conference, Seattle, WA

Bob Reccord’s Speaking at Pregnancy Care Centers

First Choice Pregnancy Care Center Banquet, Cape Coral, FL

Coastal GA Pregnancy Center Banquet Fundraiser Life Care Pregnancy Care Center Banquet, Lafayette,

In Business and Government Ministries Prestonwood Baptist Church, Power Lunch Plano, TX

Christian Ministries to United Nations luncheon, New York City, NY Pinnacle Forum America

by: Bill Curry

Bill Curry supports the growth of inmates at Sanders Estes Unit in Venus Texas. Following is a report that Bill wrote to several prayer supporters. Bob Reccord contiually supports promise keepers and prisoners at Sanders Estes. Please post a comment if you have a story about prisoners and prayer.

We started with the Iron man video, it is the one of the father and son who did the Iron Man competition in Hawaii, a marathon, 100 mile bike ride and 10 mile swim in the ocean. The only difference is that the father pushed, swam and rode with his handicapped son. I have seen that DVD a bunch of times and am always moved by it, but this time the Mountain Cedar was heavy in the room, Murphy says men don’t get emotional to the point of tears and that it is the Mountain Cedar that affects your eyes. This time it hit me like a ton of bricks, I was the handicapped guy in that raft being pulled or in the wheel chair being pushed or in the special seat on the front of the bike being pedaled by a daddy who saw beyond all my imperfections and handicaps, one who, as Bob Reccord would say in the next video, knows me by name and still makes the sacrifices necessary to let me win the race. I shared that with the guys that, that guy was us. When the lights came on apparently the Mountain Cedar had affected many.

We moved from that to the Venus video that was shot during the event that PK and the CMA hooked up on in August, it was probably the 1st time they had ever seen what the facility looked like from the outside. Bob Reccord and James Ryle nailed some hearts in their brief spots. Bob shared how God knew each of their names and that they mattered to Him and that nothing that they had ever or would ever do could change how much He loves, cares for and has plans for them. James shared how that there was someone there that mattered so much to God that He brought this team together to come there just for that one man. This was one of those minutes that you just let the Spirit work.

I shared some of James’ testimony about how when he was incarcerated it was in a prison that his father had built when he was incarcerated. This is when things got a little quiet until one by one several shared their thoughts. The first shared that he hadn’t been even close to the kind of father that he should have been and his children had paid the price, in a choked up moment he did say that the story gave him hope. We shared that there was no hopeless situation and no lost cause children in God’s family. One man shared how he had not even seen some of his kids, he had been down while they grew up, but it was his bad choices that got him there and that he could relate to Promise # 2 about developing relationships with other men and how his cellie, who was there was his calming affect when his anger raged and he saw the need for those relationships.

If there was a show stopper it was when one man shared how he hadn’t been there for his sons and hadn’t provided the kind of father figure for them and then told us that one of his sons was serving time right there in Venus and was in another pod and only could see him at chapel. He was encouraged though because another asked him this week if that young man was his son and he said that he was and was told that he had a good kid for a son. I can’t imagine having come to prison to find my son but in reflection many of us are in our own prisons we just don’t have bars. The son was supposed to be there last night and would be the next week.

The next thing that I will share is not in any way about us but all about the faithfulness of God to use nobodies to minister to anybody and I share it because it took my breath away and left me almost speechless in a cloud of mountain cedar. A man who has been in a couple of our classes addressed the group and said that he wanted to share a verse with them, it was from 2 Chronicles 16:9

“For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.”

He went on to say that when the Lord looked across the earth He see those kind of hearts in us and that we were righteous, godly men and that he, this man, appreciated all that we had done to minister to him. It seemed that thank you was such a woefully lacking reply but it was the only one I could muster and I dared not say much more lest the mountain cedar attack me. In 10 years of this, this and maybe only a couple other times have I experienced such a blessing, it was enough to keep me at it for another 10 years.

We capped the night off with our usual closing prayer but as we were leaving a man approached and said that this was the 1st year that he and his father will have been to PK, him in Venus and his father in Arizona this coming weekend. Well I have rambled too long but this kind of captures what we experienced last evening.

Bob Reccord and Promise Keepers

Hearing Reccord vulnerably share how work got in the way of his marriage relationship in his late twenties, and how he had received a “wake up call”, the Promise Keeper attendee said it was as though God was screaming a message of love to him that it wasn’t too late. That night, realizing that he needed to get spiritual things in order for his marriage to work out, he accepted Jesus Christ and committed to go home a different man.

Bob Reccord and Promise Keepers

In Des Moines, a young man ran up to Reccord as he came off the stage to be among the men that were making decisions. But, he wasn’t totally sure why he was there. That afternoon he had been in his home in Milwaukee sitting on the couch. Hearing of the Promise Keepers rally in Des Moines he said something “compelled him to get up and go.” Not understanding why, he traveled without stopping, arriving just in time to come into the gospel message that night. He shared with me that his wife had told him during vacation the previous week that the decisions he made in the next couple of weeks would determine whether she would stay or leave.

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An eleven year old young man turned to his thirteen year old friend during the invitation and said, “If God is tugging at your heart, I’ll be glad to go forward with you.” Without hesitation, his friend responded, “Let’s go.” When I met them in the crowd that had come forward, the thirteen year old said, “I know I’m the oldest but in this case my buddy was the leader. I’m so glad he brought me…and even more glad he challenged me to step out and make a commitment, and came with me when I did.”

A young man in his twenties stood weeping incessantly, while his dad stood beside him beaming. When they could talk with me they explained that the son had been praying for his dad for years and had almost given up hope. But on that night, his dad had accepted Christ and the son just couldn’t control him emotions. The dad, on the other hand, could suppress his joy with his new found relationship with Christ. As I walked away, the son grabbed me and exclaimed, “Thanks for completing my family by helping my dad find Christ.”

A man almost 90 came forward and stood alone, without friends of family, when I descended from the stage at invitation time. He was weeping so hard he was shaking. When I asked if I could help he grabbed me, and sobbing said, “Everything you said in your message describes me and where I am. I need Christ!” And he invited the Savior into his heart right there.

Why should a man attend a Promise Keeper event? Or, why should a wife encourage her husband to leave her, and maybe the kids, for a weekend away?

“Transformed lives—that’s what Promise Keepers is all about!” says featured speaker and evangelist Bob Reccord. He goes on to say, “ I have loved walking the halls and just being with the men, and I have had them share some amazing stories. Let me tell you just of the few of the divine encounters that have happened in the last few weeks.”

Reason 1

A 21 year old son, his father and grandfather came forward at the invitation. When asked who was coming to make a decision for Christ the grandfather began to weep. He explained it was his grandson’s birthday, and when he had asked what his grandson wanted the response had been simply, “Grandfather, would you please go to Promise Keepers with me and dad?” And that night, that grandfather met Christ! 

Bob Reccord - Promise Keepers - Glendale 

MEN IN MILWAUKEE RESPOND TO ‘UNLEASHED’ MESSAGE

Thousands set free, on mission to impact communities

Place and Time:Milwaukee, Sept. 9, 2006

by: Dr. Reccord and Don Conklin of The Christian Courier contributed to this report

An estimated 7,500 men gathered in downtown Milwaukee for the Promise Keepers men’s weekend experience, called “Unleashed - Releasing the Raw Power of Your Heart.” Hundreds of volunteers pitched in to pull off the event, and conference attendees donated 7500 pounds of non-perishable food items for the Second Harvest Food Bank of Wisconsin.

Bishop Joseph Garlington (Covenant Church of Pittsburgh, www.ccop.org) spent Saturday morning on the topics of “Heart” and “Talent.” “The great potential and purpose of man is found in a heart that is surrendered to God,” said the Bishop.

“God’s Spirit comes alongside us to lead us away from sin and toward His purpose and plans,” said Omaha pastor Dobie Weasel (Glad Tidings Church, www.gtomaha.com) in a Saturday afternoon session.

Emcee Reggie Dabbs closed the meeting with a prayer for the United States, which marks the fifth anniversary of the September 11 attacks on Monday. “I pray that no evil thought (against our nation) would become reality. Touch our President and those in authority.”

Making a Joyful Noise

On Saturday afternoon, The Katinas, the Samoan, break-dancing, hip-hop and R&B band, thrilled the crowd with soul-laced versions of hymns and worship songs. The men roared at Jon Katina’s chant, “Wisconsin, Wisconsin, Wisconsin’s on fire! We don’t need the devil ‘cuz the devil is a liar!”

Throughout the conference, Integrity Records’ PK7 served “house band” duties, creating a soundtrack of praise from their latest release, called “Unleashed.”

170 Bikes for Jesus

Promise Keepers unveiled its first-ever custom bike “Unleashed,” starting up the 124 cu. in. S & S engine and driving it through the seats on the floor of the Bradley Center on Friday night. The “PK Thunder” events attracted more than 170 motorcyclists, including an escorted Saturday morning loop ride along the Milwaukee River and past the Harley-Davidson headquarters building. “PK Thunder” motorcycle events will also be held during Promise Keepers conferences in Sacramento (Oct. 6-7) and Glendale, Ariz. (Oct.13-14). (www.pkthunder.com)

What the men say:

“I was amazed at how much Promise Keepers have financially invested into these men. “It was an awesome program,” said Grant Lawson of Milwaukee. Jim Plavsic of Milwaukee really connected with the music. “The Katinas were great but I even enjoyed PK7! I was really impressed by the quality of their worship music.”

Friday at Bradley Center

Author Dr. Bob Reccord (www.madetocount.com) was the first keynote speaker. His message “Hearing God’s Invitation,” invited men to join the historic, practical Christian faith. Nearly 500 men responded by accepting Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, half making a first-time decision and half re-affirming their faith. Their prayer, “Father, I’ve come home.”

Upcoming Promise Keepers meetings

Next week, Promise Keepers’ “Unleashed” men’s conference meets across Lake Michigan in Grand Rapids, Mich. (Sept. 15-16). On Sept. 22-23, “Unleashed” is at Freedom Hall in Louisville, Ky. Next year Promise Keepers meets in St. Paul, Minn. on Sept. 14-15, 2007. Details for upcoming “Unleashed” conferences are available at www.promisekeepers.org, and registration is available by calling toll-free 1-866-PROMISE (866-776-6473).

Promise Keepers’ mission is to ignite and unite men to become passionate followers of Jesus Christ through the effective communication of seven promises to God, his fellow man, family, church and the world. This year is Promise Keepers’ 16th year of conference ministry.

LOUISVILLE ENDURES FLOODS, UNLEASHES 12,000 MEN

Place and Date: Louisville, Ky., Sept. 23, 2006

Food raised, blood given, “put your hand on the man’s shoulder next to you”

As September thunderstorms raged outside,an estimated 12,000 men gathered at Freedom Hall for Promise Keepers’ 2006 conference, “Unleashed - Releasing the Raw Power of Your Heart.” The graphic image of the “Unleashed” conference is a bolt of lightning. Church-based men’s groups, fathers and sons, friends and strangers came for spiritual encouragement and direction.

In a Saturday morning food drive, attendees contributed an estimated 7000 pounds of non-perishable food for Kentucky Harvest, feeding the hungry.

Louisville “Unleashed” conferees donated more than 40 units of blood at a Friday afternoon blood drive conducted with the Louisville chapter of the Red Cross. At four Promise Keepers conferences in 2006, a total of 213 units of blood were donated.

Promise Keepers president and CEO Dr. Tom Fortson encouraged men personally after recovering from a bout with an E. coli infection in July. “I never imagined that my hospital stay would be, for me, the ‘green pastures’ (Psalm 23). I have a story to tell: God is good no matter where you are. You have a story to tell as well,” said Dr. Fortson. “We want you to leave here free and unleashed to tell your story.”

Bishop Joseph Garlington (Covenant Church of Pittsburgh, www.ccop.org) addressed men’s neglected hearts and dormant talents. “The mistakes of a righteous man are more precious in the sight of God, than those who refuse to trust Him.”

Oregon pastor and Vietnam era Green Beret Stu Weber reminded men that they will need a Helper to keep promises, God the Holy Spirit. “Like my friend in the Pentagon on September 11, when you see that wall of fire and temptation coming down the hall at you, you can rely on a faithful God.”

Missouri camp director Joe White closed the conference with a message titled, “Releasing Your Potential.” From a wheel barrel, White shoveled dirt over a huge “seed,” demonstrating a servant lifestyle. “All my heroes are foot washers. I am third. That’s the kind of life I want to live. God is first, others are second. I am third.”

Real men sing real loud!

Big Daddy Weave (www.bigdaddyweave.com) came up from Mobile, Ala. to play the after-lunch concert at Louisville’s Promise Keepers event. The crowd joined immediately as they presented songs from their new Fervent/Curb Records release Every Time I Breathe. Urging the men to jump, they included the youth group favorite “Undignified.”

The weekend’s house band, PK7 played songs from their latest release on Integrity Music, Unleashed, a blend of classic hymns and new praise and worship songs.

Friday at Freedom Hall

“The first place my adoptive parents brought me to live my new life was Paducah, Ky., so it’s really important for me to be here,” said Dr. Bob Reccord, a noted author and Bible teacher (www.madetocount.com). At Reccord’s invitation to faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, some 250 men and boys responded by praying at the front of the five-foot stage.

The men prayed: “Father, I’ve come home. I have turned from my sin, and I accept your forgiveness. Today I start my new journey as your son.” In the background, the 1865 hymn “Jesus Paid It All” took on a fresh relevance.

Grand Rapids pastor Rob Bell closed the first night of the conference with a video from his Nooma series (www.nooma.com). Challenging men to accept God’s call on their lives, Bell said, “(Jesus) must have faith in us,because He leaves it all in the hands of his disciples. us!”

“Pastor of Ceremonies” is nationally known high school motivational speaker Reggie Dabbs. “The day comes in your life when you have to respond to the raw power of God in your heart.”

Promise Keepers next year

Next year Promise Keepers meets in Nashville on July 20-21, and in Cincinnati on Sept. 7-8, 2007. Promise Keepers moves west for the next three weekends to close its 2006 season (Spokane, Sacramento, Glendale, Ariz.). Details for upcoming “Unleashed” conferences are available at www.promisekeepers.org, and registration is available by calling toll-free 1-866-PROMISE (866-776-6473).

Promise Keepers’ mission is to ignite and unite men to become passionate followers of Jesus Christ through the effective communication of several promises to God, his fellow man, family, church and the world. This year is Promise Keepers’ 16th year of conference ministry.