Treasure Ministries
Carrying The Light of Christ Through Music
For Over 20 Years!
Dear
“Treasured” of the Lord!
As we
write this “Treasure Update” there is a sense of alertness in the air. It
certainly is not “business as usual” in our world. We spoke to a banker that
felt this is only the beginning of very rough financial times ahead. She said,
“nothing works anymore”.
Christians everywhere are crying out to God and asking for His protection,
wisdom and guidance as the “handwriting is on the wall”. Impending judgment is
coming to the earth and each of us must be prepared. “Occupy until I come” has
taken on a whole new meaning. At the same time, joy fills our hearts because we
know the coming of the Lord is at hand. In His mercy – He will allow the
shaking of the whole earth and many will turn to Christ in these last days.
It’s not time to hide away in fear, but to rise up and carry on with the
Master’s work!
Everything is being leveled,
even society’s “standard of living”. Is it possible that America and other
countries’ financial systems will continue to fall apart at the seams? Only
God knows the future and the timing for these last day events.
Isaiah 24:1-3 says;
“See, the Lord is going to lay waste the earth and devastate it; ruin
But in the
midst of turmoil – GOD ALWAYS GIVES HIS PEOPLE A SONG! Treasure desires
to be positioned to “lead out” in a song of praise to Christ; to shine forth
with joy and gladness in a heart sick world!
Isaiah 24: 14-16 says; “They raise their
voices, they shout for joy; from the west th; exalt the name of the Lord, the
God of Israel in the islands of the sea. From the ends of the earth we hear
singing: Glory to the Righteous One.”
We believe
at present, God is prompting us to dream bigger – to step up higher and to be
used in a more powerful way! On the horizon we see a broader audience – a sea
of faces waiting to hear a song of hope through Christ.
Thus, we are sharing a general
report of what we have done, where we have gone, and how we have spent ministry
money over the past year. Treasure is funded primarily through the sacrificial
giving of individuals. Since there is not steady support from churches or
corporations it has been a faith walk for over 21 years. But God has been
faithful, and we have learned to be prudent stewards. Please continue to stand
with us through prayer and financial support. As of this report, we are
running a deficit, having spent more on our ministry expenses than we have
received. Treasure will continue to embrace the Nations through Worship. The
knowledge of God is being heralded throughout the earth. His message is
covering the globe and a prophetic song rings forth – Behold He Comes!
Our challenge to you is to “Get
out of your house” – roll up your sleeves, find out what God wants YOU to do in
these closing moments of time. Make time and reach out to others as the Holy
Spirit leads you!
We Love
You,
Jim & Lori
~ Rico & Joy
Treasure Ministries Report
Missions –
Two International
trips: Rangoon, (Burma) Myanmar and Cameroon, Africa. Ministered to many
Pastors and Leaders. Established relationship in those countries. Encouraged
musicians and continue support to a Bible College. Left behind 100’s of CD’s
and many personal care packages. Supported several seminary students, provided
music equipment, paid church rental.
Typical Missions expenses
– Airfare for 4 – tips – lodging – food – cash offerings and many vaccinations
(Jim yelled the loudestJ).
CD manufacturing.
Ongoing Missions Needs
– Having made
personal direct connections with leaders overseas who desperately need ongoing
help, we send financial support to the persecuted church, pastors, and seminary
students overseas.
Reports from Myanmar: 
New Music!
God is
blessing Treasure with many new songs! Our focus has been writing originals –
producing albums and sharing Christ centered music. We spend much time in
rehearsal; always with an emphasis on prayer and seeking God’s heart. Every
opportunity to minister is unique and sensitivity is key. God showed up in a
powerful way at our “FireStorm Concerts of Praise”!
Currently, we are
finishing an 18 song CD and LIVE Worship DVD recorded with Worship leader Roney
Jones of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church.
Music is made available
at concerts for a donation, as well as directly from Treasure
at www.treasure.org, and
through mail order. Much is given away for outreach.
Current Expenses –
As
we finish our new CD/DVD project, we are trusting the Lord to provide for
production expenses for the new project. We believe this project will touch
many, many souls around the nation and the world!
Ministry Needs:
your donations help here...
Adult & Youth Prison
Work –
Treasure presents many Christ-filled concerts in prison camps and medium-maximum
security facilities. God’s anointing is so strong at these events, that we are
amazed. We sing, preach and testify and watch as many come to the Lord!
Each member of Treasure has clearance into
any Arizona Youth Prison facility. Part of our ministry is to go in weekly to
work with imprisoned teens. The work can be heartbreaking as we see so many sad
situations, but so rewarding when “the light comes on”. One of “our
kids” said his greatest fear in life was not to know that someone loved him.
The dysfunction in many of their homes is shocking. We keep pouring in
Christ’s love.
The youth are touched through Bible study –
one-on-one sessions – skits – music and Christian movies. They graciously
accept small prayer cloths that they can keep in their cells. We anoint them
and call them “cry blankets”. They are “points of contact” for when they get
homesick for family – are afraid or weeping. They unashamedly tell how much
these little blankets mean and we keep a steady supply as new prisoners come on
the unit.
Ongoing
Prison-Youth Expenses:
·
Christian Literature ~ Book Marks, tiny posters for cells, Bibles & prizes
·
‘Cry blankets’, Food & Christian DVD’s – resource material
Outreach To Children –
One of
our favorite times is ministry to children and teens through school chapels.
Their little heads bob to the music, they clap and cheer and of course want
autographs. Ha! Recently, we gave 100 CD’s so that every child was touched with
our music at the Northwest Christian School, Peoria campus. When you pour the
presence of Jesus into a child, that “sweet taste” never leaves their mouths.
…train up a child in the way he should go!
Benevolent Funds –
Widows and other Ministries. These
amounts vary through the year, depending on specific needs.
Thank you
for continuing to love and support Treasure Ministries!
