Welcome, Peggy Bond!

Jennifer J. Schwirzer

 “Jennifer, you need a manager!” I’ve heard that comment countless times over the past fifteen years. Well, the dark night of being my own booking agent, publicist, tax accountant, and secretary is over. In early 2003 I met Peggy via email and we became fast friends. This led to a seminar in her area in the fall of September of 2003. I noticed what a ministry-focused person she was—not to mention highly organized and capable! The nutshell version of the story is that Peggy now lives about five minutes away and works for me part time. We hope she can work full time within the next few years (she has a “regular” job as an office manager). Listen to what she has accomplished so far, and you will understand why I consider this one of the greatest blessings of my life:

CDs sent out to 250 radio stations

DVD for promotional use created

Scores of events booked

Michael Ministries News restarted

Hours of companionship and advice provided at no extra charge

Seminar in Doylestown , PA

Peggy Bond

This past May, the Doylestown Seventh-day Adventist church sponsored a unique seminar at the Lenape Middle School located in Doyelstown PA. Jennifer was the presenter during the fifteen meetings.

Jennifer’s love for Christ and people was evident throughout the series. In her warm, engaging style, she presented topics that were relevant to everyday life. People from all different backgrounds came to hear about relational topics such as “Healing Inner Wounds,” “Mending Broken Relationships,” and “Staying in Love.” Later in the seminar, she spoke on more doctrinal topics such as, “The Messiah Predicted,” God’s Primer for Prophecy,” and “Facing the Judgment Unafraid.” Those who attended greatly appreciated the material presented. One couple said that they had never heard prophecy presented in such a clear and understandable way before. They are currently looking to join a church which worships on the biblical Sabbath. Another woman said she was going to speak to her own pastor about the Bible Sabbath and other truths she heard. Jennifer’s speaking activities have involved more than just the series in Doylestown. She has developed a new seminar on the passion titled, “From the Garden to the Cross.” which has been received well in several places. This seminar focuses upon the events of the closing hours of Christ’s life. Often people are moved to tears as they are reminded of Jesus’ great sacrifice.

Alison Brook Leaves the Nest

Every nest gets emptier as children grow up. Alison will be the first Schwirzer child to leave for college in August of this year. Although there is a deep sadness in our hearts, there is also a satisfying sense that this young lady is ready to enter the next phase of her life. Alison made her parents very proud by cultivating her academic and musical talent, winning a substantial scholarship to Andrews University where she will be studying voice and journalism. The greatest source of our joy, however, is her Christian commitment. You go with our blessings, Alison.

Better Burgers

  Our best selling sandwich at Expressly Vegetarian Café, these burgers may actually help lower cholesterol because of the oats and walnuts. Move over, Mac!

  Saute in the bottom of a large soup pot:

¼ C olive or other oil

1 C onions, chopped

  Add and bring to a rolling boil, then turn off:

4 C water                ½ C soy sauce or Braggs seasoning

1 C pecan meal       ½ C tomato sauce

2 t onion powder  2 t garlic powder

1 T basil                  ½ t savory or sage

1 t coriander           1 T parsley

½ C yeast flakes     ½ C walnuts, chopped         

  Quickly stir in:

3 C oats

1/3 C gluten flour

  Remove the pot from the burner and let sit until firm, about 30 minutes. Use a ¾ cup ice cream scoop to form burgers (flatten into burger shapes). Bake at 350 for forty minutes on a pam-sprayed cookie sheet, flipping burgers once. They should be golden brown on both sides. Makes about a dozen large burgers.

Product Spotlight

“From the Garden to the Cross” is a narrated/musical journey through the closing hours of Jesus’ life presented by Jennifer Jill and family. This is a fabulous devotional tool that can be popped into the computer or car stereo as you go about your daily duties. The hymns, scripture songs, and gentle ballads are beautifully produced.