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Guestbook Comments
Posted on December 24, 2005
Circa 1991, I was blessed to preach a sermonette at Peniel Ministries. At the time Peniel was in Somerset, Pennsylvania, and I was an associate minister at Macedonia Interdenominational Church in Ellicott City, Maryland, under the pastorship of Rev. Evora Robinson-Burns, now deceased. Because you so kindly accepted the challenge of helping one of our parishioners, we got to come and serve and be served. Dr. Marion Spellman, you preached that evening about the woman with the cruse of oil and Elijah from I Kings 17:8-16. A handful of meal in the barrel, and a little oil in a cruse. Dr. Spellman, you preached that message about faith, perseverance, endurance, not giving up. I remember your fervor and joy in delivering that faith-filled message. You led those present in singing, "I'm Free, Praise The Lord, I'm Free. No longer bound, no more chains holding me..." I remember that like it was yesterday. Pastor Robinson-Burns and I, at that time I was Minister Carolyn Graves, ministered that afternoon. Thank GOD, we decided, no we were compelled to stay for the evening service. My GOD ALMIGHTY, what a blessing to hear that WORD from the LORD! Now, today, I am sitting here looking for a place to send my niece. GOD blessed me to find Peniel's website. I have printed out the application and some of the testimonials for my sister and niece. I am seeing what a handful of meal in a barrel, and a little oil in a cruse mixed with faith, a song of praise, perseverance, endurance and the love of GOD can and will do. And a marvelous blessing to me, was that a young woman who was there those many years ago, that I ministered to before we departed, is now happily married to a young man who went through your program too. They are now living in Martinsburg, West Virginia. I know this because I went to preach at Destiny Baptist Church there, where my brother, Carl Que Hickerson is the pastor, and that young lady came up to me after the benediction. She remembered me and how GOD used me with her, from those many years ago. I remember that she had a little 15 month old daughter who she was just becoming re-acquainted with, and the daughter was, at the time I met this lady, 19. Glory to GOD! It was good to see her. I pray that GOD will multiply in the life of Peniel Ministries and your family's lives what HE has multiplied from that handful of meal in a barrel and little oil in a cruse more than a hundred fold. GOD's continued blessings be upon you and uours. In JESUS' name. Amen. I will exercise that faith and send Peniel a love donation very soon, by the grace of GOD. I believe it. So it is. Amen.
Pastor Carolyn H. McGilberry
Posted on November 7, 2005
In memory of my brother, Danny Lewis Headden, Sr. deceased March 7, 2005. Danny struggled most of his life with alcohol/drug addiction. He was a wonderful person and a great brother. He died in a car wreck 8 months ago today 11-07-05. He was struggling with alcohol but he did have HOPE in JESUS but HE did know his JESUS CHRIST and I know this place such as PENIEL would be a great place for hurting people needing help to recover. GOD BLESS YOU! (In memory of DANNY LEWIS HEADDEN,SR. 08-29-54 - 03-07-05)
Linda Headden Birchmore
Posted on October 30, 2005
I want to give all the honor and glory to the Lord Jesus. My sister has been there for almost 3 months and I have seen a big change in her life I know Jesus is still working on her life and that why I thank the Lord because He game me my little sister back. Thanks so much Peniel God Bless you so much.
Carlos Licona
Posted on September 24, 2005
I would just like to give God the Glory and the praise for giving me a second chance on life and blessing me with my new church home and family. I am truly thankful and truly blessed to be a member at Peniel. May the Lord continue to bless you, Bishop and Pastor Spellman.
Charles & Neva White
Posted on August 7, 2005
I am a 2000 graduate of Peniel and am still continuing to grow in the Lord. I am so thankful to Pastor & Dr. Spellman and their staff for the love they gave me when I was so broken. I was introduced to God at Peniel and set free from the destructive lifestyle. I will always consider Peniel to be my home and the Spellmans will always be my Mother & Father in the Lord.
Shawn Rakes
Posted on July 12, 2005
I am so
grateful
for Peniel. I do attend the church and am proud of it. I thank God for the pastor and Dr. Spellman's vision. If she would not have followed up on her vision, my mother and I would not be where we are today! I love you all very much.
Sydney Carter
Posted on May 11, 2005
God Bless you Dr. Marion and Dr. Harold Spellman!
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Your website looks GREAT! Praise God for all that He has done and is continuing to do through you and your staff at Peniel. We love you and appreciate you and the ministry you do for God. The lives you have reached are countless, but God knows each and everyone. His plans are marvelous.
Enjoy your day in God's presence. He loves you and He is so proud of you. Your lives bring Him pleasure.
Devoted to Christ,
Dana Shope
Posted on May 1, 2005
My son is a recovering addict. He is still participating in a Christian based program over seas. Praise God ! I was pleased to find your sight and to know that there is hope here in the states for those that want help with addiction. With God all things are possible. I can testify to that !!!
Cheryl Will
Posted on April 11, 2005
What a blessing it is to see and know that the work of the lord is being manifested thru your ministry. Bishop Hill
Posted on March 17, 2005
The Spellmans are my godparents and they are great people. They are both an inspiration to my father and will always be in my heart no matter how far apart we are. I look forward to seeing you both soon!Sheila Edwards
Posted on Febuary 25, 2005
I was excited about Peniel Ministries when my pastor's wife, Delta Schrade introduced it to us by being involved through the purchase of a Kroger Card.
After visiting the website, I'm really glad that I decided to be involved with this great ministry. It is greatly needed. May you all be blessed.
Tammy Kidd
Posted on Febuary 25, 2005
Praise the Lord and God Bless you and the saints of the Peniel Praise Church. Certainly I honor the fine Pastor and First Lady of the church. I thank God for such a website as this to have that can turn somebody around and let them see the light of God. Continue to be strong in the Lord and I will be praying for this ministry.
Minister Desmond Williams
Posted on January 15, 2004
Greetings in the name of Jesus.
Hello to all ,present, new as well as those veteran staff
among you as
well. I could not pass by this web-site without expressing
the feeling that I
got when I searched and sat very patiently and deliberately
while I visited
your wonderful web-site and it's ultimate purpose as
an offering to Christ. Rev. Harold and Dr.Marion Spellman, I must say as your son
in the Lord
and friend for eternity. I've truly been blessed in this
life by your
teachings and guidance as well as in this few moments
being on your
web-site. Words can't express how great it feels to even
view pictures of the
two of you and of course, Mr.Scott."Larry,You know the NBA called
and asked
for you,Yesterday".
Mr Davis: "Wow You've really put on some weight. Looking good
Mr. D." My
counselor Mr.B.Henry: "Thank you dearly even when I didnt like
it". Mrs.Jones
Nelson:"Go head Mrs. J.Nelson,Im so happy for you". Mrs
Curry: "MM
mm mmm, What we
gonna do with you Mrs. Curry, I know She's probably been
rapping on the praise
team and trying to play lead guitar."
Mrs. Macafee: "Please give Pat,Shawn ,and Jessie my Love as well
as Mr.Macafee.
Mrs. Reider: "Still playing Sports well!"
Mrs.Henry: "I miss that wonderful operetic soprano on Sunday
mornings."And last but not least Ms. Bernard "I'm glad for the
students you decided to
stay on board,your a wonderful gift and an enspiring
virtuous lady of God.
Ok, well I miss y"all and will forever Love you. My Life
was forever changed
at PENIEL
!
Sincerely with
Love,
Your SON,
Nowell E.Scott |
