May 5, 2003
By WS staff, Mama, and a host of Heavenly helpersCM/FM 3296 4/00
Dear Family,
1. We love you so! This GN contains a rundown on a very inspiring recent happening in our Home—the celebration of Peter's birthday! Knowing that you would also want to partake of this very special evening, I asked a couple of our SGAs to put together this account of the events that took place in honor of our dear King Peter! Enjoy!
Love in our precious Husband, Mama
2. Welcome, one and all‚ to a once-in-a-lifetime event—Peter's birthday dinner 2000! This was the first time in 5 years that Peter had been home for this special day! Our ever-faithful and loving king had most often of late spent this date at a summit or some other meeting‚ and while always enjoyable and made very special by the dear Family around him, there's surely something to be said for his being able to spend it with Mama! And that gave us all cause to celebrate along with them.
3. The Lord told us to honor our king by having a special dinner on the night of his birthday rather than combining it with others' as we normally do for our sun sign birthday parties. While the food and drink and atmosphere were all delightful, the best part about this evening was that the Lord poured down lots of exciting new treats in the form of poetry, songs and more! Enjoy them with us in this special GN covering the night of April 22, 2000.
4. When the Lord or others refer to those who were physically present at this event as Peter's "loves" or "mates," it doesn't mean that they're the only ones. Those of you in our wonderful Family are also part of our greater marriage and very much our mates as well! We sure love and need you!
Behind the scenes beforehand
5. Three cheers for the cooks for all the work that they put into preparing a delicious lasagna meal—and for the homemade ice cream dessert.
6. Two of the girls transformed our dining room, creating an authentic Italian restaurant ambiance.
7. Our two coordinators/MCs helped each detail fall into place, before, during and after.
8. And thanks to everyone who contributed in any way, big or small, known or unknown, to make this evening special for our king—those who received prophecies, moved furniture, took photos, did the dishes‚ shopped for the food and drink, cleaned up the dining room afterwards, etc.
A toast
9. As we all sat down with a glass of wine, we were tantalized by three lovely topless waitresses, who served us bread and salad before the main course. Once we were all settled, the following toast was made, given in prophecy beforehand by Jesus Himself, and followed by a toast from Mama to our wonderful Husband and King:
10. (Jesus:) This evening is a celebration and tribute to My king! As your Husband and Lover, I honor you, My king, My darling, My Peter, on this, the day of your birth!
11. As we join together in this toast of tribute, the eyes of these, your loves, bear witness to the great love and thankfulness each one carries in their hearts for you. So, this is a toast of love, a toast of honor, a toast of thankfulness for you, My servant King Peter—to you who have given your heart, your life, your all in loving service to Me, your queen, your kingdom, and to these, your loves!
12. With this toast I pour forth My Spirit, My love, My unity and My blessing in great richness and measure upon this evening and time of celebration together! Happy Birthday My love, My dear, My heart‚ My Peter! (End of message from Jesus)
13. (Mama:) I want to make a toast to Jesus, the One Who gives us wonderful and great love that we can't even express in words. We love You and praise You, our adoring, sweet, sexy Husband. Thank You for dying for us and rising again and giving us Your Holy Spirit Who woos and loves us. Thank You for Your abundant love that You express to us in so many ways. Thank You for the Family and that we can be here with each other‚ and for allowing us to have this special evening. Thank You especially for Peter. Here's to You, precious Jesus! And to you, Peter, Honey, happy happy birthday. I love you!
The appreciation sensation!
14. Over the previous week, each person at the dinner, which included our Home and a number of visitors from other Homes and offices, had taken a few moments to write something they especially appreciated about Peter, or to receive a little word from the Lord for him. These words of love and gratitude were read a few at a time throughout the meal.
n From the women:
15. What I appreciate about you that's a tall order to put down in one tiny paragraph. You're so kingly and stately, there's no doubting your anointing‚ yet you're never sitting on a pedestal. That's pretty special! Your humble ways serve as a constant sample to me. I appreciate the fact that even though you're a "royal," you're so down-home and people don't have to feel awkward around you. I admire so much your love for the Lord and your love for the Family—there's nothing put on about it. You truly are so in love with the Family and desire to serve them.
16. You're so tenderhearted and kind, and your chivalrous ways and gentlemanly manner put you in a class all your own. That's pretty special to us girls‚ not to mention your tender touches, warm hugs, tantalizing kisses—and on top of that, you really know how to dance! Hmmmmm.
17. What I have always appreciated the most about you, from the moment I met you, is how you represent Jesus. I've always felt that if there was any one person on Earth that could remind me of Jesus the most, it's you, Peter. When I look at you and think of you, I immediately think of Jesus! You are such a sample of the Lord, and being around you makes me also want to be more like Jesus.
18. At the same time you are so normal and natural—well, I guess that's the way Jesus is! You make us feel very comfortable and it's so easy to be around you. I still remember talking to you on the phone before I ever really met you‚ and I felt like I had known you for years as my best friend and that I could tell you anything and you would understand.
19. You are always so appreciative and positive and very encouraging! In so many ways you remind me of Dad, who was the same way. You have so many wonderful qualities‚ many of the same as Dad, and it's so neat to see how the Lord has raised you up as our king. I just really, really love you!
20. I love you, my dear king! Thank you for bringing so much of Heaven down to our hearts when you love each of us, when you laugh with us‚ when you pray with us, when you seek God's will with us so we can all learn His ways. Thank you, dear king, for being such a great lover to Jesus and such a great lover and husband to our dearest Mama. The two of you make such a greatly powerful team of His choice. No one and nothing can stand against the power of Heaven combined in the hearts of you both. And thank you, dear king, that though we are so small and you are so big, you always care for little us and you always see our needs through His big heart! I love you!
21. P.S. Here are a few words of appreciation that Jesus gave me for you:
22. (Jesus:) My king, My friend, My lover, happy birthday to you! Happiest birthday, My dear! I love you with My whole heart and I love you just the way you are. I love you when you run the races I have set before you. I love you when you speak My Words to others in full faith, with courage in your heart, knowing that it's Me speaking through you; therefore the Words you speak are true. I love you also, My dearly beloved, when you are weary and in need of comfort and strength. Those moments of your human weaknesses always bring Heavenly strength into your heart and make you even more beautiful and a more useful vessel in My hands. I appreciate your sweetness and your simplicity toward Me‚ and your childlike faith in My care and in My love for you. I love you with an everlasting love and I will always be with you! (End of message from Jesus)
23. I'm very thankful the Lord chose you to be our king. I like your soft-spoken manner and sexy smile‚ your congeniality, wittiness, utter dedication to the Lord, and the spirit of love you exude.
24. I love your wonderful sense of humor. You always make us feel at ease in every situation. And sometimes you've had me laughing so much that my face hurt. You're just a fun guy to be around, and a wonderful storyteller. I really enjoy it when you spend fellowship time with us just relaxing. It makes me feel good that you feel as comfortable around us as we do around you.
25. Also‚ you always make me feel welcome. Even though you're a leader, you never interact with me condescendingly. Nor do I ever feel like I'm being watched or judged, and if you ever need to give me any correction, I never feel like you're holding it against me later.
26. Plus you're quite a hunk—one of those wonderful Taurus men that are so sensual!
27. Actually, I could go on and on and I'd be hard pressed to find anything I don't like about you‚ Peter. Thank You Jesus for Peter!
28. Something I just love about you is the comfortable, warm and fuzzy, cozy feeling that I get whenever I'm around you. Your presence always puts me at ease and I never feel like I have to put on any kind of front or be anything but myself, or say anything except what comes naturally. Because of that, I feel that you know me like I really am—and that makes the fact that you love me even more outstanding and special!
29. What I appreciate most about you is your warm, fatherly manner. Your helpfulness, always wanting to do your best and sacrifice for the sake of the sheep. Your love and care for Mama. Your meekness‚ humbleness, and self-effacing manner, never lifting yourself up.
30. I want to tell you one of the little things that I appreciate about you, Peter. There are so many other things that I appreciate about you which are probably more important, but I wanted to say this one because it's one of those little things that just makes life sweeter and more enjoyable. And that is that when you see us, you always find something to compliment. You don't wait till we're dressed up and have makeup on to tell us that we look nice, which makes me feel like you appreciate me, and not just the clothes that I'm wearing or the makeup I have on, ha. Or you'll tell me that I smell nice, or feel nice, or even just that it's so nice to see me. I always feel like you're sincerely happy to see me, and you always have something sweet and encouraging to say.
31. Something that I deeply respect about you is your love for the Family. I feel comforted whenever I think about Mama and you leading the Family, because I know that you not only love the Lord tremendously and are willing to follow Him wherever, but also because I know that you sincerely love the Family and each Family member, and there's no question in my mind that you'll always put the Family first—the happiness of each Family member and their fruitfulness and effectiveness—above any other side benefit, or even above your own personal health or well-being.
32. Seeing you on trips reminds me of the verse about Jesus, "When He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion upon them " because even when you're exhausted and it would really be better for you to rest, you'll always opt to give whatever is needed—another talk-time, another date, even another meeting, if that's what's needed. I have a personal conviction that the Lord couldn't have chosen anyone better to be our king—not simply because of your talents or abilities, although I'm sure those are needed as well—but because of your very great love for the Family and of course for the Lord, and your willingness to do whatever is needed to help them have what they need to get the job done.
33. My king, what a privilege to live so close to you! (And what a responsibility!) I want to thank you for your patience with me and for all the love I see in your eyes every time you talk to me.
34. Who has ever seen such a king? So humble, so sweet, so loving! I pray I'll serve you to the best of my ability, redeeming my time, and getting on board with my whole heart!
35. I need to tell you that I love you‚ not just for being my king, but for being the sample to follow in your love for the lost, your love for our Family‚ and all the sacrifices you make day after day for them, for me, for Jesus! You kiss, you caress you comfort when you are so tired and in need of comfort yourself. Thank you!
36. I am so blessed to be able to know you and be close to you, to see you and "breathe" your faithfulness, your love for the Lord, the sheep, and the Family. Lord help me to follow you more as you follow Jesus!
I appreciate:
37. Your drive and passion to follow Jesus 100%, and go to any length, depth or breadth to fulfill His will.
38. How you notice and show appreciation to us in your own home. It makes us feel a touch of Jesus' love.
39. The way you enjoy sexy sex‚ and glorify and love the Lord in it, makes loving with you a wonderfully Heavenly experience.
What I appreciate about you:
40. Your puppy-dog eyes that whimper with others when they're going through a trial.
41. After an orgasm, you always make sure I rest. Not that I need the rest so much, but it's just so sweet.
42. For carrying the crown so bravely despite how heavy it is‚ and your love and devotion to Mama, and how you can be both king and servant at the same time.
43. There are so many things I love, appreciate and admire about you, Peter, but one of the things that stands out to me the most is how perfectly at ease I feel around you. You carry no obvious "leadership airs‚" and consequently I truly feel that I can just be myself and there are no conditions attached to your love and acceptance of me. Ever since I first met you, I've never felt that you were "sizing me up." I just felt warmth, love and acceptance—such a reflection of the Lord's love for us all!
44. I feel the Lord's love so strongly when I'm around you. I feel encouraged, uplifted and inspired. The Lord has given you a special gift in being able to help explain things to people in a way that is easy for them to receive, and also encouraging them to be agreeable.
45. You're never too busy to stop for a hug and a kiss, or a word of encouragement. You make everyone feel important, even the tiniest child.
46. I appreciate, too, how you are honest and shoot straight about things that aren't right. You correct in love, knowing that it will help the other person. You uphold the Lord's standard and obey what the Lord says. I admire that very much in you—the tremendous faith you manifest in the Lord, even when it's contrary to what you would prefer in the natural.
47. The Lord knew just what He was doing when He chose you to be our king.
48. No matter what you're doing‚ you always make me feel welcome. If you're on your way to a meeting, you'll give a smile or a hello, letting me know I'm special. The Lord has really anointed you to be the shepherd and king you are, but you also have a fun, personal way of connecting with people.
49. I appreciate looking at you. You're manly and sexy.
50. Our king has so many of the qualities that you just love in a person: charm‚ wit, intelligence, a super enjoyable personality, sex appeal, understanding, compassion, good communication skills‚ openness and honesty, and so much more. He is also very well equipped for his calling due to his exceptional intellect and gift for recognizing and assessing problems, and being able to prayerfully find the Lord's solutions. He's a visionary‚ and he has a keen ability to see priorities. He's not sensitive and is open-minded. He's gifted with a kingly appearance; a warm, gentlemanly manner; and a wise speaking ability, all of which is perfect to represent the Family and our queen to outsiders. He's a skilled writer, an exercised prophet, and a loving, caring shepherd.
51. All of this is wonderful! But the thing I love the most about Peter is his willingness to be humble and weak and use the new weapons. I've seen him eagerly embrace each new weapon as the Lord revealed its importance, and then work very hard to try to make the use of it a habit in his life. In spite of all the wonderful gifts and exceptional talents he has in the natural, our Peter is willing to be humble and show himself weak by constantly leaning on the Lord —not just in private‚ but publicly. He consistently shows his intimate relationship with the Lord through his words of praise in everyday life and in lovemaking, and he makes an obvious effort to ask the Lord everything. And if he forgets, he greatly appreciates it if you say, "Do you want us to ask the Lord about that?"
52. These qualities of weakness and dependence on the Lord and asking Him everything come more naturally for women, the Lord says. It's not easy for a big, strong, gifted‚ experienced, brilliant man to be weak and dependent on the Lord. But our dear king has allowed the Lord to work in his heart and life so he is just that—humble, weak in himself and dependent on the Lord for every move, every decision, every letter written, every meeting chaired, every publication worked on, every bit of counsel given—everything! For this especially I greatly admire our king! His obvious need for the Lord and his constant desire to be humble and in tune with Him and listening to Him and seeking His answers in prophecy are the characteristics that stand out to me more vividly than anything else.
n From the men:
53. I greatly appreciate your smile and friendly greetings. You always make me feel like you're happy to see me and that you like me. Either it just comes naturally to you to make people feel this way‚ or it's something that you work at and make a determined effort to do. But whatever it is, it's very special. It's terrible to have the feeling that maybe your leader doesn't like you‚ as it can really hurt your faith. So, to feel comfortable and confident that your king and top Family leader likes you and feels comfortable with you is a great blessing and gift from God.
54. Your Highness, I thank the Lord for your carrying the burdens of our Family! Your love has flooded us through your faith and obedience to the words of our Savior. It is by this example that I was brought to the sweet arms of my Husband. Because you accepted, I now also am called wife and partake of the wonderful times of love that only a loving Husband can provide. I love you, admire you‚ and honor you as my king. Happy Birthday!
55. I appreciate and admire the way you put everyone at ease around you. The Lord made that personality trait just right for your job. It's just perfect to have a king who relates to us on our own level, and who doesn't put on airs or come across as haughty in any way. You are a true "servant king" who reflects a sweet, humble spirit. It's a very convicting sample that I greatly respect.
56. You truly are a rock to me‚ a reference point in my life, a solid, stabilizing influence for good, someone I can identify with who encourages me and helps me keep going.
57. Dear Peter, I don't know what to say; to me you've been a bit of everything. Not only do I respect you as our king and the anointing the Lord gives you, but I also consider you a wonderful friend, boss, counselor, sample and shepherd. I've always felt very close to you and feel I can talk to you about anything. Thanks for being there for me. Just having you nearby and knowing that I can talk to you and can get your counsel and input and ideas is such a help. Thanks for everything. One more thing: Thanks for having faith in me; that has been a tremendous encouragement to me.
58. One of the things I appreciate the most about you is your faith in people, as well as your openness to their ideas and opinions about things. You're a very good listener and a very good sample of not trying to push your program on others. You have a lot of genuine concern for people and their needs‚ and a real shepherd's heart. When you have to correct, you do so very lovingly, but you do hit the point home. You have a real heart for the missionaries on the field, and I love your faith to accomplish what the Lord wants the Family to do, your trust in the Lord's direction and supply, and your vision for getting it done.
59. The thing that I appreciate the most about you is the human touch you have with everyone. People can't walk by without feeling touched by the Lord's love through you. Whenever you see people, you always make them feel loved, needed, and no matter what their job or ministry, an essential part of the work. You're always appreciative, encouraging, uplifting‚ and even when busy, you always greet us.
60. One of the things I most appreciate about you is that, though you have the anointing and gifts of our king, you don't have the "I am a leader and don't you forget it" spirit that many old-time leaders had. You're sweet, human, normal, natural, loving, encouraging, funny, and a pleasure to be around and talk to‚ and you don't put on airs or make me feel uncomfortable or inferior.
61. Here's a little poem I started getting as I was praying about the things I appreciate about you:
Good King Peter sits on his throne, reading his papers and mail,
Day after day‚ pile after file, it lands on his desk without fail.
So much to do and so little time, yet still he tries to be
Loving and kind, patient with all‚ even with me.
No fancy palace has he, no banks overflowing with money,
Just a little apartment‚ and a nature so sweet and sunny.
He loves the Lord, the lost and the Family, and certainly his dear queen
And we on the staff love him too, and wish him the best year he's ever seen.
Happy birthday wishes from us all, dear mate,
And may this new year be wonderful and great.
62. I asked the Lord to put into words what I appreciate about you and here's what He said:
63. (Jesus: ) One thing you appreciate is that Peter is a colleague as well as king. He is approachable and ready to give you time when possible to discuss things. Also, he has a wonderful sense of humor. On the other hand, he is very serious about the job and his own limitations. He has demonstrated time after time that he relies on Me rather than on his own understanding. He is a pioneer but also a realist. He‚ along with Mama, has received a vision for the Family as to where it needs to go, and even though many of those goals are very long-range and seemingly pretty fantastic compared to where the Family is now, still he is faithfully working towards fulfilling that vision while at the same time exhibiting lots of patience, knowing that it will take time to accomplish those goals. (End of message from Jesus)
n From Jon-A (24):
64. Well, I love and appreciate a lot of things about my dad—most obviously that he and my mom got together and had me, which was a great day. At least I thought so.
65. Although throughout my life I didn't live with you much, I never doubted your love for me. I knew you were always there somewhere, praying for me‚ and that you knew what was going on—at least somewhat.
66. Shortly before coming here, I was going through pretty major things in my life. I was making big decisions of whether I thought I could make it in WS, and for that matter if I could make it in the Family, period. Around this time I was able to see you, and to have you reassure me that no matter what decision I made you would still love me, made all the difference in the world. Although I knew you definitely had a preferable choice that you would have liked to see me make, you nonetheless just reassured me of your love.
67. You told me that many years ago when you were going through it‚ you had thought about leaving the Family. That was a shock to me. I had no idea. But you said one of the main things that kept you was knowing that if you left, all of us kids would have gone with you. And so for that reason I am very grateful you stayed and kept going, as otherwise I obviously wouldn't be here in the Family today.
68. I'm thankful to have this opportunity to live with you, to do things that I've never been able to do with you before—to be able to see how you operate and the way you think about things. These are experiences I've never had, and it means a lot to me.
n From Bethy (27):
69. There are many things I love, appreciate and admire about my dad, and as most daughters, I believe he's the greatest daddy in the world. However, the thing I appreciate the most about him is the sacrifice that he made in living apart from us children so many years ago when he joined Dad and Mama's Home.
70. As a parent myself now, I can begin to understand how difficult it must have been for him to be away from his small children and to have been absent in their lives for so long. That difficult personal choice that my dad made has meant more to me than anything he's ever said or done for me, as I know my life would have been very different otherwise. It's because of his yieldedness and his prayers that we are what we are today.
71. Dad told me once that when faced with leaving us children, he told the Lord through his tears that he would do it, provided the Lord promised to take good care of us. The Lord has certainly fulfilled His end of the deal. You can't imagine the sample it is to a child when you know your dad has forsaken that which is the most precious to him (you) in order to be what the Lord wanted him to be and do what the Lord wanted him to do.
72. From an early age, it instilled in me a deep respect and admiration for him as well as a desire to be like him in that respect. To know my father has based difficult choices on pleasing the Lord and doing His will, even to his own hurt‚ and then to experience firsthand the effects of the choices in my own life through the Lord's care‚ blessing and provision, love and all the blessings I have had in my life, has made me want to be the same and do the same. His sample of yieldedness, sacrifice, and forsaking has given me the faith that I can make similar choices in my own life with the same results.
73. It has been my personal choices of yieldedness that have had the biggest effect in my own life, have made me the happiest and the most fruitful‚ and in large part I owe this to my dad and the sample he's been to me.
74. In our childhood years, when we didn't have much personal contact with him, he wrote us faithfully. His letters were always so faith-building and encouraging. I want to read you a short poem that he wrote to us in one of his letters when I was about 8‚ that I've kept with me all these years.
You sacrificed your mom and dad
To let them serve the King,
Because you've given unto Him,
Great blessings this will bring!
When you forsake these things to Him
He gives 100-fold,
In love and joy and happiness
More precious than pure gold!
I do not write you very oft
Though you're always in my prayers.
I know that all is going well
You're in His tender care!
And though we're very far apart
O'er land and air and sea
You'll always be my precious ones
For all eternity.
n From Sharon (25):
75. My dad has always had a big influence on my life. Although I haven't lived with him much, I always knew that he loved me very much, and it is this love that has pulled me through so many tough times in my life. He has always been a real sample to me of being willing to give up anything or to go through anything for the Lord's sake. I don't usually see him very often, but the times that I do I feel really comfortable around him.
76. I know that he doesn't have any big high expectations of how he wants me to be. He just loves me and cares about what I'm going through and the questions I have‚ and he is very understanding. I can really see the Lord's anointing on him, and I can see that because of his yieldedness and humility, the Lord really uses him and blesses him. I was so happy a few years back when I heard about Mama's and his love story, because he had given up so much that he loved for the Lord‚ and so the Lord blessed him for that sacrifice.
77. Dad, I want you to know that your love has helped me to make the decision to serve the Lord and to hang on no matter what. I also want to say that I think that you have been a really good dad. I know that you haven't been with us much, but really you were there, and we always felt your love, prayers, understanding, and your care. So I know that you are the best dad we could ever have.
n From Mama:
78. My dearest sweetheart, I'm not a good poet, as you know, but if I were I'd tell you in a thousand different ways how much I love and appreciate you. If I could paint a word picture of Heidi and her big Peter and how she loves and adores him, that would be perfect. I'm tucked away in my cave almost every day, and you're my big Peter who goes out and does all the hard work. You walk around the hillside herding the goats and sheep—well, not too many goats, thank the Lord—but anyway‚ you're out taking care of the animals, tending to them, feeding them, carrying the stray ones back home. And when you come back to our little cave I'm always so happy to see you and so happy you didn't have to be gone longer.
79. Sometimes you're tired but you're always so considerate of my desire to talk. It's so sweet of you, it's one of the things I really appreciate about my big Peter. I feel just like Heidi sitting on your lap and being so cared for and comforted in your big strong arms when you ask me, "Have we had enough talk time, Honey?" You're so patient to hear all about my day in the cave sweeping the floor‚ gathering up all the peas that have fallen. I love the times we talk about our precious sheep and how you pray for each one, how you love each one so much and ask Jesus to take care of them, tend to their wounds and help them to grow.
80. I really appreciate how you know when it's going to be winter and how much food we need to store for the sheep, how you prepare and make sure everything is taken care of. How you help me to prepare the vitamins and nutrients they'll need to stay healthy. You try so hard to make sure I have lots of time to work on my work, that I'm not interrupted.
81. I love how you're so careful in the morning not to wake me when I'm sleeping. You're so careful not to rattle your papers or make any noise. Sometimes I peek and I see you tiptoeing around so you won't wake me.
82. Sometimes when a big storm is brewing and we know we have to do something quick to protect the sheep, I love how you always trust that Jesus will show us what to do. We get quiet and listen, and Jesus always speaks through you and gives us His Words. I love how your voice becomes soft and low when Jesus is speaking through you.
83. I appreciate how you hold me in your big strong arms, how you keep me warm and protect me. How you're always ready to help me, to bring me things and do things for me—like giving me your intercom from your desk when mine went on the blink. That was a big sacrifice, but you knew I needed it for my communication lifeline. I love how you so patiently explain difficult things to me so that I can understand—like how to phone home when we're away! If it wasn't for your help‚ Honey, I'd be much more challenged than I am right now, and I'd probably never be able to leave my cave! But you take me under your wing and so patiently teach me the little things that help me to survive out in the big world.
84. You're just perfect for me in every way. If I could write a poem or a song to tell you how much I love and appreciate you‚ I'd make it the best poem or song ever written. If I could sing, I'd sing it to you with all my heart, Sweetheart, just as a little token of my love and appreciation to you on your birthday. But since I can't sing very well‚ and I'm not a good poet, I'll just pray that Jesus shows you how much love comes with these simple words from the bottom of my heart.
Kid power!
85. No birthday party is complete without the traditional "Happy Birthday" chorus, and darling Colette serenaded the king in her own special way.—Followed by an encore! In fact, she was so excited about her part in the program that she kept wanting to sing her song over and over again!
The unveiling!
86. After this, some of the staff brought in a large, beautiful drawing of a new spirit helper who had come to join us in honor of Peter's birthday. (See cover.) Thanks, dear Tamar, for being a channel to portray this scene from the Heavenlies.
87. (Cyrene speaking: ) Behold, I am Cyrene! I come to serve and give tribute to your king! I come at My Love's bidding and kneel before this, your king, in honor of his day of birth.
88. I come from the courts of My Lord and Master Lover, for He bids me love your king and lavish upon him great honor and great love and great joy and great pleasure of every kind!
89. Just as I served my earthly pharaoh and king in the courts of Egypt long ago, so do I come now to place honor where great honor is due—upon this, your king, whose greatness‚ riches and wisdom exceed even that of Solomon!
90. Your king's wealth lies in his great love and devotion for our Master and King above all. His riches are all of Heaven, and its wealth of wisdom and jewels are opened unto him without measure! He has thousands upon thousands of loves and mates! All of Heaven honors him this day and I, Cyrene, come to honor you, King Peter!
91. From the riches of my King's court let me shower upon you tonight great richness of joy and spirit! Let me lavish upon you the riches and delectable delights of my world! Let me kneel at your feet and kiss them in love and thankfulness for all you have given to our Master Lover and King and to your many, many loves across the span of the Earth! (End of message from Cyrene.)
92. After reading this beautiful message from Cyrene‚ we went on to more poems, prophecies and songs in Peter's honor, some of which were sent by members of WS who weren't able to attend for one reason or another.
He's a normal guy
Let me tell you the tale of a king.
Whose palace is not the real thing.
For his humble dwelling‚
Is not worth me telling,
For it looks like just any old thing.
Are his beds covered with mink?
Does he have servants and 10 golden rings?
Well, just catch a view,
Of his old inside shoes,
And you might feel like donating.
So you wonder what food eats this king?
Well, few ever claim they have seen.
But rumors include,
That he eats common food,
And much less than you'd ever think.
In case you must contact this king,
You can call him by giving a ring.
But if the phone keeps on sounding,
Then a hammer's likely pounding,
'Cause he's trying to fix up the sink.
That's something you'll learn 'bout the king:
He'll be 'round for a while, you may think.
But at the drop of a hat,
You won't know where he's at‚
He could be in Bombay or Beijing.
But do not fear, for our dear king,
Is sure to come home, and is keen
To hear of your trial
And patiently smile,
With his arm your shoulder embracing.
Of course you can e-mail the king‚
If you have to ask him something.
And it's sure to be seen‚
On his laptop screen,
It just might take a week of scrolling.
You can also write notes to the king,
But let me give you a warning.
If he writes you back,
You'll need hardware to crack,
His cryptic handwriting.
What of a spouse for this king?
Has he taken a wife for a queen?
Well‚ I'll have you know,
He's found her, and whoa,
Does he love her like you've never seen!
I've heard he has fun with his queen.
Doing things like no other king.
As the legend goes,
He once hung from his nose,
Tissues rolled up like a string.
It's hard to ignore that our king,
Has more work than you've ever seen.
But he'll somehow remain
Amazingly sane—
Even after reading the Zine.
With so much going for the king,
You might look for a halo and wings.
But he'll humbly confess,
He knows he's a mess;
He's had his fair share of humblings.
So let's make a toast to our king,
God's given him an anointing,
To lead the Family,
But I think we agree‚
A good friend is what we've also seen.
Happy Birthday, Peter!
The Battle of Clontarf!
By Paul T.
93. The following poem I got for Peter is a little serious, adventurous and mysterious. It came about last Sunday when I decided to take a hot bath on my birthday. I was thinking about writing a poem for Peter's birthday. I began to see a vision of a great fountain of fresh water rising up in the middle of the sea, and I started to get a few lines about Peter in a kind of prophecy poem:
I beheld a mighty fountain
Rising from the sea.
Then I saw a man on the mountain
And head and shoulders stood he,
Above the crowd,
A pillar, a beacon, a shroud
To those who toil in many waters
Casting nets into the sea.
He was the king of God's fishing fleet
And a fisherman was he‚
And the greatest catch he caught
Was the heart of sweet Marie.
His ancestors were sailors
Who roamed the Northern Seas
With Vikings, Celts and traders
And of worthy stock came he.
94. My reception broke up soon after that, plus the tape recorder stopped working, but that little word "Celts" got me interested enough to want to have a peek at Irish history to see if there was any record of things Peter's relatives had done. And sure enough, I found some very interesting stuff. The life of one man in particular caught my attention. This fellow, likely a direct ancestor of Peter, was once the chieftain of Peter's family clan—which meant that he was one of the lesser kings of Ireland at the time.
95. Now we get to the spooky part: This fellow died in battle almost 1,000 years ago tomorrow evening, April 23‚ 1014! His ultimate sacrifice for his nation not only helped deliver Christian Ireland from the Vikings but was marked by such an unusual miracle at his death that it frightened the enemy enough to help win the war. The poem I am about to read you is in remembrance of this king and great warrior of the faith whom our own King Peter is very likely a direct descendant of, and who very likely helps protect and help Peter from the spirit world.
Oh, my fellow kinsmen—
As we gather here this day,
To bless dear King Peter‚
There is something I must say.
A story true, I must tell you,
Of our king's ancestral line‚
That you with me,
Might come to see,
How things long past,
May appear at last,
In the mettle of a man.
Things forgotten, things of old,
Like a rod of hyssop to purge the soul,
Sacrifice and secret things,
That weave within the tapestry of kings!
Modern days and modern ways‚
May hide great deeds gone by,
But if you look,
In an ancient book‚
You soon will find,
That our dear King Peter,
Comes from a noble line.
So sit back as I tell you this story,
Of a Celtic chief in all his glory;
And how this kind and Christian king,
Made the bells of Dublin ring.
A thousand years have come and gone,
Since that dreadful day‚
When King Tadhg of noble stock,
Drove the Viking hordes away!
(Tadhg: pronounced "Tog")
April twenty-third it was,
The year one thousand ten and four,
When Viking hordes in dragon ships,
Came to conquer the Irish shore.
It was a dark day‚ a grim day.
On the day our dear lord died,
As two brave Christian clans;
Stood united side by side.
Tadhg the chieftain bowed his head,
And the clans began to pray,
"Lord of heaven and earth
Please fight for us this day!"
Then battle cries,
Filled Celtic skies,
The clash of ax and sword,
As courageous Christian clansmen,
Faced death and the Viking horde!
To this day,
His descendants say,
King Tadhg led them in the fray!
He battled by the river,
Till the water ran crimson red.
Half wolf‚ half hound,
He stood his ground,
Then weary, weak and wounded,
Surrounded, overwhelmed, he cried!
Gave his soul to God, and died!
But before the Viking horde,
Could seize upon the Celtic lord,
They were suddenly driven back‚
By a ferocious strange attack!
To the terror of his foes,
From the water arose‚
A creature whose eyes
As a fox were wise,
His strength as the mastodon.
Yet his form was fleet
As a hound with eagle's feet,
That went in its course,
With mane of a horse,
And a tail like a lion's roar.
And this fearsome thing,
Guarded the king,
Till the Vikings lost the war.
The bells of victory rang that day,
As the Viking forces sailed away.
And there beneath the golden shields
That overlook the bright green fields
In the Fort of Amlail they lay
King Tadhg and those that fell that day,
Or so the books have come to say.
And we of King Peter's clan,
Shall remember this courageous man,
And no time soon will we forget,
That good King Tadhg and his wondrous pet,
Are very likely with us yet,
To guard our nation night and day,
And drive the hordes of Hell away,
Till the bells of Heaven ring someday,
And Death and Hell must sail away.
96. When Mama heard this poem prior to the party, she asked the Lord whether Tadhg was indeed with us and one of Peter's spirit helpers, and here's what He said:
97. (Jesus speaking:) Many are the helpers that I have given to My children of David. Many are the helpers that I give to My King Peter, for these are My gifts to the king. These are the honor guard of King Peter. These helpers are mighty ones whom I send to uphold the king's arms in battle. I send them to King Peter's aid to sustain him and help him fight the battles. They endue him with strength and honor and valor. They help to strengthen his resolve, to encourage his faith, to deliver to him sound wisdom, keen discernment and bravery and courage. These are the things that Tadhg seeks to deliver to King Peter.
98. According to the faith and acceptance of King Peter, let it be done. For should he accept My gift this day, then it is done. Tadhg will stand at the side of King Peter from this day forth, to help him fight and win the battles that lie ahead.
99. Tadhg has come before Me in the courts of Heaven‚ seeking My blessing. I have given him My benediction. I have anointed him with the holy oil of the elixir of Heaven. I send him now to come to the aid of Peter. This is My desire, and so it is the burning desire of Tadhg, for indeed your King Peter is his descendant. This is My will. This is My provision, for in this way I add to the helpers of the children of David. In this way, I provide wise counsel for the Family clan in the last days.
100. Therefore‚ let it be known, should King Peter accept, then it is done. King Tadhg is one of My many gifts to your king on this‚ the day of his birth.
101. As Abrahim assisted your Father David, so I send Tadhg to assist King Peter. He will join the band of helpers that help uphold the king's arms in battle. Tadhg will help to guide Peter in this new era of action‚ for I do not leave him comfortless in these mighty days you now enter. In these Last Days, as the battle intensifies, I increase the helpers that surround My king. And I give King Peter this brave one. He is released to join you on this significant day‚ the day of the king's birth.
102. Tadhg himself will speak to Peter. He will whisper in his ear; he will tell him more of the family history, of the battles and the victories. There is much he will have to tell in the days to come. He will impart great, great wisdom. He will deliver sound advice and wise counsel‚ bravery, fearlessness, and great, great courage. He will help him to lead My children in the new era of action. For these are great and mighty and terrible days you now embark on‚ and where I guide I provide. Many are the helpers of Peter and Maria and My children of the End. (End of message from Jesus.)
103. Upon hearing this message, Peter readily said‚ "I accept wholeheartedly!"
104. (Luke:) Several years ago I started receiving songs which‚ to say the least, were rather different. After questioning the Lord about this, He told me that I had a new spirit helper, a departed Irish folksinger also named Luke. The fact that we are both named Luke tends to get confusing at times. It seems that most of the songs this dear fellow has given are based on his experiences both in this life and the afterlife. This one is the latest and builds on some others received before. So to continue in the Celtic/Irish vein‚ here is an Irish style folksong called the Sinners' Arms.
The Sinners' Arms
I have sung before
About our happy place
In that little corner of
The city you call Space.
It's our little bit o' Ireland
And all its Irish charms—
Our little pub in Heaven
That's called the Sinners' Arms.
Chorus:
'Cause Heaven is full of sinners, and that's the place for me.
I gotta admit
Won't tire of it
For all eternity.
We are forever happy‚ we are forever free,
God made Heaven for sinners, and that's
the place for me.
So here you'll find us gathered,
The very best of mates.
We sing and laugh and joke,
All in the best of taste.
Everyone is welcome.
You'll never come to harm.
You'll have the very best of times
Here in the Sinners' Arms.
Chorus:
'Cause Heaven is full of sinners‚ and that's the place for me.
I gotta admit
Won't tire of it
For all eternity.
We are forever happy, we are forever free,
God made Heaven for sinners, and that's
the place for me.
When I first came to Heaven
And Molly brought me here,
I couldn't believe my eyes,
I couldn't believe the beer.
Then Molly held me close
And kissed me long and hard.
I went to heaven all over again
Here in the Sinners' Arms.
Chorus:
'Cause Heaven is full of sinners, and that's the place for me.
I gotta admit
Won't tire of it
For all eternity.
We are forever happy, we are forever free,
God made Heaven for sinners, and that's
the place for me.
I am so very happy
And that is really true.
I'm keeping myself busy
And Willie's busy too.
If I failed to mention him‚
I knew you'd take alarm.
He still rises to the occasion
Here in the Sinners' Arms.
Chorus:
'Cause Heaven is full of sinners, and that's the place for me.
I gotta admit
Won't tire of it
For all eternity.
We are forever happy, we are forever free,
God made Heaven for sinners, and that's
the place for me.
Peter and Heidi!
105. A cute little word picture of one aspect of our king's life‚ hot off the griddle from Heaven's press:
106. (Jesus speaking:) Heidi is content to stay in the cave counting peas, but Peter needs to go out, see the hills, the forest, and be out and about sometimes. He likes the cave, but he gets tired of it and needs to go out and see some daylight, and to check on the sheep and the goats‚ which he likes to do. But he even gets tired of checking on the sheep sometimes, though he likes that very much. He loves the sheep and the goats. But sometimes he needs to get away even from them—to get away from everything. Poor Peter, he's not a handyman like his Father David. He's different. Peter doesn't mind looking around the property, fixing the fences and broken hinges and doing maintenance on the cave. He's willing, but he's just not inclined that way. He has different needs.
107. Peter needs work and he also needs play. He likes to go with his Heidi to town. The villagers are not as scared of Peter as they were of Snowman. They like Peter and they grew up with Peter, and they're real happy he got to marry Heidi when the Snowman died. He was the shepherd boy around town. And they like Heidi too‚ because she's so cute. Peter likes to go to town with Heidi and look all around—even look at the girls.
108. Peter likes looking at different things, going across the country and seeing the sights. These things are all very interesting to Peter. But he doesn't like seeing them alone, although he would see them even if Heidi wanted to stay in the cave. But to see things alone is very empty and a little sad. He likes to share his interests and be with someone—but not just anybody. He wants to be with Heidi. It's always special with Heidi.
109. It's just not the same when Heidi isn't there. It's not as much fun without her. Peter likes to explain things to her and share his adventures and stories with her. He's just a little boy and he gets so enthusiastic when he can share things with Heidi.
110. Peter needs to take time away from the cave and go out with Heidi. Poor Heidi, she likes to stay snug under her great big furs in the comfort of the cave. In a way, she does like to go out of the cave, but it's hard work for her. She thinks about the peas and the time she'll lose counting them. But Heidi is sweet. She loves her Peter and she wants him to be happy, so she puts her peas in a can and sometimes brings them with her and counts them when he's not looking.
111. Peter is very happy when he gets to go out and see new things and do different things. Poor Peter can't take too much talking, which Heidi likes to do. She can talk and talk and talk‚ but Peter likes her to get to the point. But they always make up and kiss and cuddle. Peter says he's really sorry and feels very bad, and Heidi says, "No, no, no, it's my fault." And they both feel bad. They're so cute.
112. So they come to an agreement: Peter listens to Heidi count peas, and then she goes out to play with Peter, and both are happy. They play on the mountain and fuck in the woods‚ go and visit the village and see the country. But Heidi always takes her can of peas, no matter what. Even if she can only count one or two of them, she'll find a way. (End of message from Jesus)
Song and dance!
113. No party would be complete without a little singing and dancing. So next three of our musicians treated us to some beautiful renditions of "Yo Quiero Ser Un Mendigo‚" "El Elixir de Amor," "One Touch of Love," and "The King's Proposal."
114. Next up, five of our beautiful women "bared all"—well, most—as they glorified God and honored Peter in dance presenting a topless hug and kiss from each of them for the king, and the queen sitting beside him.
Peter the Great!
By Paul T.
115. After Word time this morning I started to get a few lines to this lighter-hearted poem for Peter, so I sat down and started typing as fast as it came. So here is what I got, hot off the griddle, just as it came‚ kind of funny, kind of crazy. Very different from the other poem!
As hard as I try
Don't know a nicer guy
Than that dear precious man
Who's head of our clan—
Our own Peter the Great!
He's a struggler, a juggler,
A lawyer, a dad.
He's a striver, a driver,
He's a prophet, not bad!
Not Dad! But not bad!
He's a king, and lover‚
A friend, and a brother,
And I've heard it said,
Or maybe I read,
That a judge once called him a mother!
How sweet!
You see,
They love him in the street!
Oh, if all folks could just see!
He's as normal as you!
He's as normal as me!
He's no problem at all!
He's just a big cuddly doll!
Away with confusions,
Delusions, contusions!
Stop the horn tooting
And all the cult persecuting!
We're Activate!
Not Heaven's Gate!
Besides, who has the dough‚
For their own UFO?
Yet if their head's into linking
And they really start thinking
Some ground
May be found,
To claim that we're wacky
And all led by quacky!
I suppose they might have a fit,
If they read Heaven's lit!
But so what?
So did King Tut!
And that national fraud
Thought he was God!
As for Peter
Well, I'm kind of glad he's the greeter,
Our lawyer entreater,
Academic meeter.
And if he is flawed
I loudly applaud.
He's not perfect‚ like me or you.
He can't walk on water,
And with his grand–daughter
He hardly knows what to do!
But the difference, you see,
Is he's determined as can be
To go from naught,
To the very top,
Of his class!
It's so uncanny!
Just when you think he's a granny
He steps on the gas,
He moves out to pass,
And without muss or fuss,
Leaves us all in the dust!
Then in a talk
He tells all the flock
How to harvest in style
As he says with a smile,
"Good night! This tree is so ripe
We just need to shake it,
Box up the fruit—and He'll ACTIVATE it!"
Oh, man!
Ain't Peter grand?
I just love the guy,
Cuz he'll give it a try
Even if it's missing a screw or two.
He just keeps believing
That God's not deceiving
And will somehow pull us all through!
And when the till's empty‚ with cash at an end‚
And God
Says something odd,
Like, "Okay, now spend!"
Some cover their head
And think we are dead‚
And we begin to wonder, too!
But he goes on the attack
As though we don't lack,
Like we're running a miracle zoo!
And when folks seem to crumble
The guy is so humble‚
With hat in hand,
He tours the land‚
Saying, "Please excuse me!
I love you! What can I do?"
And when folks grumble and gripe,
He goes to the fight, shakes their hand,
And sets up a lemonade stand!
As a prophet, he's great
And we just can't wait
To hear his next revelation
That Mama says is okay
And sends on its way
Wrapped in her sweet narration.
And everyone says so—
Peter's the only guy we know
Who can break his own bottle
With his hand on his heart
And his foot on the throttle!
He's a spiritual sensation!
And me–oh-my,
He's a good-looking guy.
If good looks could kill,
We'd be burying them still,
Cuz our girls give a sigh
Just to see him walk by!
And I can't say enough
About all the neat stuff
He does every day
To bring in the pay.
And he remembers to hug
Each one he meets on the way.
He gives more squeezes
Than a dog has fleases!
Yet his back is so bad
I just wish he had
A small ladder,
For short folk like me.
Sure would be gladder
To not squeeze his bladder
While hugging this sycamore tree.
But if you love lots of greetings
Stay on the path to his meetings
For he averages each day
Eight meetings I would say.
Not counting Sundays
Cuz those are his fun days
When he picks up a glass
And relaxes at last,
Then begins to mull over
What folks to have over.
Oh my,
Don't you just love the guy?
So let's all pray,
And shout hurray
For the king of our clan,
Peter the man—
For all seasons!
Do we need a king?
Yes—and thirteen thousand good reasons
we bring!
A word from the man himself
116. (Peter: ) I don't have a prepared speech or anything, for which I'm sure you're all glad! Ha! I want to thank everybody. This was very special. Everybody played a part, and it really means a lot.
117. As you know, the last four years I've been away on my birthday. It's always been nice when I was away‚ and people were very sweet. Our mates on the field went out of their way to make my birthdays special, but of course I always miss Mama and home.
118. So thank you for all that you put into making this birthday so wonderful. This was very special, and I'm thankful for all that went into it. It's very precious, and you're all so sweet. Thanks for the songs and the dances and the poems and the food and the wine and the setup and everything.
119. Thank you also for the sweet things that you said that were read during dinner. That really touched me. It gives me a lot to try to achieve for next year! So much of it is like, "Is that you, John?" Next year you can write all the things you think I should improve in! Ha! I feel like I live in Heaven, and like tonight is a real touch of Heaven.
In closing
120. (Prayer by James:) Lord‚ each one of us here is so thankful for Peter. We're thankful for Your love and Your Spirit in him. Your Spirit through him has touched each of our lives and is a big reason why we're here today in service to You. Thank You for calling him. Thank You for giving him to us as our king, and giving him Your Words and making him our prophet too. Thank You for the anointing You give him.
121. We pray now that You would encourage his heart, continue to bless him‚ and pour Your Spirit upon him. We claim Your promise that this year will be his best year—where he'll receive more of Your Words, Your Spirit, and Your seeds than ever before! Thank You for how You've led him and guided him, and how through the Words You've given him, You've led us all closer to You.
122. (Jesus speaking:) This marks the closing of one year and the beginning of the next! And this coming year‚ My king and love, I promise you a greater anointing of wisdom, a greater anointing of grace, a greater anointing of humility, and a greater anointing of love wherewith to rule and serve your kingdom and people.
123. This will be a golden year, a year of promise! Great delights of My Spirit await you, My king! For upon you‚ who have steadfastly set your love upon Me, shall I bestow the richness of My rewards! (End of message from Jesus)
Here are words of promise given for Peter on his birthday:
Jesus:
124. Here is My birthday and new year promise for you, My darling king: I will anoint you with the power of My Spirit for this year; you will begin to see the fulfillment of all that I have promised; you will have your heart's desires; you will rejoice at seeing the changes made within the Family that will cause it to grow, be strengthened and be fruitful like never before. I will give you the patience and faith for the task ahead. I will give you strength and stamina, and I will help you to see how I see the matters at hand. I will help you, with the aid and counsel of others, to find the needed solutions, which will begin the ball rolling toward solving the problems.
125. This will be a watershed year, a time of change that will bring forth great progress and great fruit in time! Right now it's like having a fertile plot of land that you know will bring forth great fruit, but first it needs to be tilled, fertilized, planted, watered and tended. Then much fruit will spring forth‚ and not just fruit in one season, but in season after season after season.
126. You must do the first part, but after the seed is sown there's much less to do on your part, for the seeds germinate, grow, and bear fruit. After the hard work of plowing, fertilizing and preparing is done, the work that follows is reaping the harvest and managing the fruit. That's still work; it's just different, and is more rewarding. You go forth weeping‚ bearing precious seed, when you are preparing the ground. And in the time of harvest you return rejoicing, bearing your sheaves with you. So begin your labors in faith, knowing that the end result will be an abundantly fruitful Family!
127. I will give you health and strength through the year. Do not fret. Do your part; exercise, watch your eating, and I will do My part to keep you strong and healthy. I will give you grace and strength.
128. Draw nigh to Me throughout this year and I will be as one with you—pouring forth through you, giving you My seeds‚ My love, My wisdom. You will have a very blessed year. Not only will you have much work but also much pleasure in seeing things, doing things, and finding great satisfaction in all that is accomplished.
129. I will bless your year with your darling love, your queen, drawing you closer together and making you fruitful. For you two are as one guiding and shepherding My sheep‚ My flock‚ My warriors, My army, My saints. I will guide you as you lead them all to higher‚ more fruitful ground, green pastures, drinking from mountain streams, feeding of the dew of Heaven and the warm sunshine of My Spirit. So know that your year ahead is one of great blessing, great work and great reward! (End of message from Jesus.)