Last Saturday, June 8th, Pastor Ronald Thomas of
Reconciliation Apostolic Ministries gave a spirit filled keynote address at Las
Vegas’ weekly Prayer Breakfast. There were over 100 in attendance including many
first timers.
During the meal, the FFWPU-USA-Las Vegas Praise Team,
performed a powerful song called “No longer Slaves” which emphasizes
fearlessness as a Child of God. The Praise team brought down the holy spirit to
begin the Prayer Breakfast.
The first speaker, Mrs. Rev. Jenkins, representing ACLC Women
in Ministry inspired everyone with the declaration that this is the era of
women – the time for women to lead the way to lasting peace.
Next, Maria Vargas, representing Universal Peace Federation,
shared a recent powerful inspiration that came to her. She stressed the importance
of minorities in this time especially the Black Clergy. She said that just as a
black man carried the cross of Jesus, so too, the black clergy are carrying the
cross of America. She quoted Father Moon who said that after the black clergy
lead the way, “soon the Hispanics will come and the whites will follow.” She then
shared a vision that God showed her. She said that God showed her that the world
right now is like an orchard full of ripe fruits. It is a time of great harvest
in America as well and we will begin to harvest these fruits in Las Vegas. This
gave everyone a sense that we are in an exciting and new time.
Following Mrs. Vargas was Bruce Grodner, representing ACLC.
He encouraged members of the audience to sign up for the rally and minister
convocation on June 21 and 22.
Then, Curtis Farrow, Grammy winning director and producer,
spoke. He explained why he’s part of this Peace Starts With Me movement and why
he is following Mother Moon. He also encouraged everyone to join the June 22nd
Unity Festival and the 500 Choir.
Before, Rev. Thomas’ message, the Reconciliation Apostolic Ministries
choir performed two very upbeat songs and got everyone connected to the Spirit.
Rev. Thomas spoke on peace. He said that we want peace on higher
and higher levels, but if we want that peace, then we need the peace of God
starting with ME. Pastor Thomas said that Jesus stayed on the cross – and it
was love held him up there. That love broke down the walls that separates us. He
emphasized that Christ is the origin of the Great Peace that we really want.
That “Christ is my peace.” Once we find that peace, we will find prosperity, success
and fulfillment. It’s also the type of peace that makes you want to forgive the
person that has done you wrong. Pastor Thomas’s high energy brought audience
members to their feet multiple times. Everyone was inspired by the message.