The Church in Bellingham

Thirty Years

I am a housewife, mother of five children and co-owner of several businesses with my husband. Almost thirty years ago my husband went to a conference in Los Angeles where Witness Lee was the speaker. He came home amazed about the subjects of the Spirit and the church. I felt so prepared by the Lord to receive his joy.

The following summer I joined him to attend another conference in Los Angeles with Witness Lee. As we arrived at the parking lot of the meeting, my spirit was stirred. I was drawn inwardly even before I entered the building. That evening I had the confirmation of my human spirit, which I had experienced many times in my life, thinking, “these are my thoughts and sensations.” Actually this was the Lord speaking and moving within me (Rom 8:6). I shall never forget the sweetness of that night!

Now over all of these years I have been fed so richly from the words in the Bible through the speaking of Witness Lee and the writings of Watchman Nee. I can strongly proclaim, “I have been nourished and healed over these past thirty years in my spirit, soul and body!” I have developed a daily habit of spending specific times with my Lord in His Word and in reading this ministry. I am encouraged and strengthened to face each day as it unfolds. I am truly thankful for these two brothers that forged a path for us to follow by becoming positive patterns of following the Lord absolutely.

Judi Parham