Post by bullhornbob on Nov 5, 2006 0:41:19 GMT -5
This is part 2 of the report by our great friend Bro. Ruben. A true warrior and voice for this decadent day and apathetic age!
Sunday after a Cuban lunch, we preached at South Beach.
Brother Doug and his wife were already there before we arrived in the van. We stopped I believed at “Wet Willies” and preached across the street. Brother Emmanuel wanted to baptize his new truth horn, and was it ever. He stood on his step and preached as the rest of us stood around answering questions. Next was Brother Larry from Tampa, as he preached for about 20 minutes, I was involved in a conversation with a young girl so the preaching might have been even longer. Then, Brother Micah stepped up and started to preach. I was with RevJK as he ministered to a local and did a great job with him, so I did not notice that the police had the banners removed, due to a pole violation. The horn was also shut down, but Micah kept preaching with voice only.
I saw the patrol car pull up and noticed that this officer had it in for Micah. He did not want to talk to me, but said he had received many complaints about that man (pointing to Micah) and said something needs to be done. I told Micah to continue and we will move in about ten minutes.
As I stood talking with another officer, as I saw the upset officer walk away with plastic hand cuffs and walking directly toward Micah.
I pointed to Larry to get the camera on the arrest, as our brother was removed from the step and arrested. He did not resist. He did not fall to the ground and get dragged. He did not hang his head in shame (as a common criminal). With head high, wearing a Christian shirt, he was arrested. The crowd across the street cheered, but the crowd around us were shocked. One man pleaded with the police, saying “this man (pointing to Micah) broke no law” and he later gave me his card. He said that he was an ex-police officer and would testify on our behalf. Other people, yelled at the police too.
Brother Larry preached on the sidewalk as the police walked by. One officer told Doug that because these bars bring in money, that speaking against sin (homosexuals-fornication-drunkenness-music) will eventually get you arrested.
We were told where he would be taken in, and at this point, we were not given what law was broken. I tried to comfort Elizabeth as she stood in front of a squad car saying “why?”. One of the beach photographers told us that some in the police department loathed Micah and others appreciated him and it seemed many on the beach side of the street were in Micah’s camp. Walking back to the van (at least two blocks away) there was a young man that stopped us and was moved with the preaching and arrest. He wanted to fellowship with us, I guess he understood we were not Sunday Christians
We shut down to get Micah out of jail.
RevJk, Onica, Elizabeth and I decided to get more information at the South Beach station. We were told the charge (some noise ordinance) and Elizabeth was given all his property. A phone call was made to a bondsman to get things moving and we were told that he would be moved to the county jail and only there can the process of getting him out begin. Now the waiting game would begin. We had dinner and watched the video of the preaching and arrest. We spoke with Doug, Larry and the bail bondsman. We were told that he was given his jumpsuit and was now in county jail getting printed, so now the paperwork had started on the outside. We were told that he would be released in a few hours.
I was taken to a hotel because I was leaving in the morning and JK and Elizabeth went home and waited for the phone call. We bought an apple pie and stuck a file in it to celebrate Micah’s release.
Micah and Elizabeth had been making a big wake on the campus scene and we tossed a lot of sand in the devils sand box at Key West, so this was the result. I am honored to be associated with those that confront sin in the face and willing to go to jail for the Gospel’s sake.
I thank God for this young couple, which gave up their life and are as sheep going into the slaughter. A BIG amen for RevJK and Onica for doing much behind the scene stuff (renting the van-returning the van-driving the van-staying up late every night-waiting for Micah-sleeping in the van-going to work the next day-etc).
Brother Doug for picking me up, always prepared to hand a Bible out, workable with others, ready to have me lie my head at his home if needed, and having his wife do some computer work for me late at night.
Emmanuel, a young man that I finally met. A good salty preacher and a fellow Mex. This man has every excuse not to preach in public (very bad eye sight) yet, walked into large crowds preaching, AND wearing a sandwich sign. I wanted to hear his wife sing (she is blind) but maybe next time I visit during Super Bowl.
Brother Larry from Tampa wanted to join Bible Believers and asked what was needed to join. I just slapped him on the back of the head and said “you’re in.” He said “thank you” and I told him I’ve been wanting to slap him since I saw him at the Super Bowl in Detroit. He (Larry) is one big boy and I wondered what street the Lord will have us walk with men that size? I enjoyed his fellowship in the morning and the long drive to Key West, for a young Christian he is a very good preacher and I think we will do much together.
Lastly, Brother Jude. He drove from the west coast of Florida to join us and drove back home around 3AM on Sunday. Jude is a utility player, holds a sign, preach, reviews letters, contributes much and can work with almost anyone to do anything asked.
Christianity, it’s not just a Sunday thing.
From the WATCHTOWER
Ruben Israel
Sunday after a Cuban lunch, we preached at South Beach.
Brother Doug and his wife were already there before we arrived in the van. We stopped I believed at “Wet Willies” and preached across the street. Brother Emmanuel wanted to baptize his new truth horn, and was it ever. He stood on his step and preached as the rest of us stood around answering questions. Next was Brother Larry from Tampa, as he preached for about 20 minutes, I was involved in a conversation with a young girl so the preaching might have been even longer. Then, Brother Micah stepped up and started to preach. I was with RevJK as he ministered to a local and did a great job with him, so I did not notice that the police had the banners removed, due to a pole violation. The horn was also shut down, but Micah kept preaching with voice only.
I saw the patrol car pull up and noticed that this officer had it in for Micah. He did not want to talk to me, but said he had received many complaints about that man (pointing to Micah) and said something needs to be done. I told Micah to continue and we will move in about ten minutes.
As I stood talking with another officer, as I saw the upset officer walk away with plastic hand cuffs and walking directly toward Micah.
I pointed to Larry to get the camera on the arrest, as our brother was removed from the step and arrested. He did not resist. He did not fall to the ground and get dragged. He did not hang his head in shame (as a common criminal). With head high, wearing a Christian shirt, he was arrested. The crowd across the street cheered, but the crowd around us were shocked. One man pleaded with the police, saying “this man (pointing to Micah) broke no law” and he later gave me his card. He said that he was an ex-police officer and would testify on our behalf. Other people, yelled at the police too.
Brother Larry preached on the sidewalk as the police walked by. One officer told Doug that because these bars bring in money, that speaking against sin (homosexuals-fornication-drunkenness-music) will eventually get you arrested.
We were told where he would be taken in, and at this point, we were not given what law was broken. I tried to comfort Elizabeth as she stood in front of a squad car saying “why?”. One of the beach photographers told us that some in the police department loathed Micah and others appreciated him and it seemed many on the beach side of the street were in Micah’s camp. Walking back to the van (at least two blocks away) there was a young man that stopped us and was moved with the preaching and arrest. He wanted to fellowship with us, I guess he understood we were not Sunday Christians
We shut down to get Micah out of jail.
RevJk, Onica, Elizabeth and I decided to get more information at the South Beach station. We were told the charge (some noise ordinance) and Elizabeth was given all his property. A phone call was made to a bondsman to get things moving and we were told that he would be moved to the county jail and only there can the process of getting him out begin. Now the waiting game would begin. We had dinner and watched the video of the preaching and arrest. We spoke with Doug, Larry and the bail bondsman. We were told that he was given his jumpsuit and was now in county jail getting printed, so now the paperwork had started on the outside. We were told that he would be released in a few hours.
I was taken to a hotel because I was leaving in the morning and JK and Elizabeth went home and waited for the phone call. We bought an apple pie and stuck a file in it to celebrate Micah’s release.
Micah and Elizabeth had been making a big wake on the campus scene and we tossed a lot of sand in the devils sand box at Key West, so this was the result. I am honored to be associated with those that confront sin in the face and willing to go to jail for the Gospel’s sake.
I thank God for this young couple, which gave up their life and are as sheep going into the slaughter. A BIG amen for RevJK and Onica for doing much behind the scene stuff (renting the van-returning the van-driving the van-staying up late every night-waiting for Micah-sleeping in the van-going to work the next day-etc).
Brother Doug for picking me up, always prepared to hand a Bible out, workable with others, ready to have me lie my head at his home if needed, and having his wife do some computer work for me late at night.
Emmanuel, a young man that I finally met. A good salty preacher and a fellow Mex. This man has every excuse not to preach in public (very bad eye sight) yet, walked into large crowds preaching, AND wearing a sandwich sign. I wanted to hear his wife sing (she is blind) but maybe next time I visit during Super Bowl.
Brother Larry from Tampa wanted to join Bible Believers and asked what was needed to join. I just slapped him on the back of the head and said “you’re in.” He said “thank you” and I told him I’ve been wanting to slap him since I saw him at the Super Bowl in Detroit. He (Larry) is one big boy and I wondered what street the Lord will have us walk with men that size? I enjoyed his fellowship in the morning and the long drive to Key West, for a young Christian he is a very good preacher and I think we will do much together.
Lastly, Brother Jude. He drove from the west coast of Florida to join us and drove back home around 3AM on Sunday. Jude is a utility player, holds a sign, preach, reviews letters, contributes much and can work with almost anyone to do anything asked.
Christianity, it’s not just a Sunday thing.
From the WATCHTOWER
Ruben Israel