2012 has started out with many conflicts, trials, temptations, obstacles, testing of our faith and trying of our patience. Through the struggles we are gaining new insight into our relationship to the Father and a greater desire to live out the Word of God in the everyday and its challenges. We have learned to be thankful for the challenging times because they bring about a growth and seeking of God that we would not experience otherwise.

Paul put it this way in 2 Corinthians 11:23-25: I was beaten 5 times with 39 stripe, 3 times with rods, shipwrecked 3 times, faced many dangers in the cities and in the wilderness, dangers from robbers and the dangers of the ocean, false brothers and accusations, cold, hungry, rejection, and daily concerned about the churches. If anyone is weak, it's me. Paul's testimony to what he suffered as a Christian is wrapped up in 12:10 I take pleasure in my infirmities, in reproaches,

in the necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

It is my weakness that drives me to Christ who strengthens me.

Our prayer for you is that you will not to allow the devil any place in your mind and heart by dwelling on your problems, but instead dwell on Christ, who is the Answer to every problem. Remember when God found us, we were a mess and through the Blood of Jesus, He knows just how to clean up our mess. Rejoice in Christ our Savior, our Hope and our God.

My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.  But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.

James 1:2-5

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z From Pastor Larry Cooke zGREETINGS IN THE NAME OF JESUS

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I am reminded how much I depend on and need Jesus in my life. The trials drive me deeper with God.

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In The Word Ministries moved locations in late January and closer to the State Prisons and many new opportunities for ministry that God is providing.. Stand with us as we believe for a great response to the call for God's people to freely give into the lives ITW will touch this year. If you are looking for ways to get involved, consider hosting a fundraising dinner or other events to make a big impact this year. Make note of our address change because we would love to hear from you soon!

Please  pray  for  another  opportunity  that  has  come   our   way:   I   recently  met  with   a   Dean  from   the   College   of   Biblical   Studies   in  Houston   and   discussed   the   possibility   of  having  some  of  the  new  graduates  come  with  us   to   the   jails   and  missions  to  minister  and  assist.   They  would  have   the   opportunity   to  use   their   gifts   and   talents   in   this   type   of  ministry   to   see   if   this   is   their   calling   from  God,   as  well  as  be  helpers  in  our  outreaches.  We   are   looking   forward   to   the   doors   the  Lord  is  going  open  with  this  opportunity.    

Years   ago   I   wrote   a   booklet   and   recently   had   it  recovered   and   reprinted.   We   have   included   one  inside   the   devotional   with   this   newsletter.   These  booklets  have  turned  out  to   be  a  great  witness  to  those  who  are  questioning   the  reality  of  God.  We  will  be  happy  to  send  you  additional   copies  upon  request.  Our  desire  is  to  print  more  so  we  can  put  them  into  the  hands  of  everyone  we  minister  to  at  the   prisons   and   missions,   so   please   send   a  donation  with  your  request.

We   are   very   excited   about   the   future   for   In   the   Word  Ministries.   We   recently   launched   a   radio   campaign   on  KKHT  100.7  FM  that  will  highlight  ITW  and  what  we  do.  In  t h e   m o n t h   o f  February   we   are  sharing   about   the  ministry   with   many  t e s t imon i e s   a nd  endorsements.     In  March   we   will   be  asking   people   to  partner   with   the  ministry,   so   that   we  c a n   e x p a n d   o u r  outreach   to   inmates  and   their   families   with   devotionals,   booklets   and  newsletters   in   a   more   aggressive   way,   as   the   Qinances  come  in.In   the   Qirst   week   of   the   campaign  we   have   already   had  several  calls  and  e-­‐mails  from  people  requesting  to  receive  the   devotional   for   themselves   and   for   their   loved   ones  who  are  behind  bars.  

ITW ON THE RADIO

WITH KKHT HOUSTONlll Ministry Update

  We   are   thankful   for   new  

opportunities!  We  have  been  asked  

by   the   Harris   County   Chaplain's  

OfQice   to   hold   services   at   one   of  

their   other   facilities   and   the  

Polunsky  State  Prison  has   asked  us  

to   take   on   some   new   services.   As  

you  can  see   there   are  no  shortages  

of   ministry   opportunities,   just   the  

people  to  Qill  them.  

A Special Gift for You-from the desk of Pastor Larry Cooke

March 3, 2012 15:12

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