I remember the power went out and Claudette Royale entertained the entire Fair ground with her amazing voice. I also remember the crowd as one rebuked the rain and made a circle in the clouds of clearness over us. It was goose bump stuff.
I was taught to remember and honor our Father in the Word. I feel that the most positive impact on my young adult life was Dr. Wierwille and the very best years in my life were spent serving God and His ministry through The Way. When I took PFAL in 1979, and for years after, the teaching was pure and the ministry blessed! When it got bad, it got very bad and very dark. But God's light lives in the heart of the believer! God bless Dr. Wierwille and the life he lived.
I agree with you Wayne. I have far more meaningful and treasured memories than the bad that happened. It's sad that chaff was clearly manifested by some of our leaders. It's also sad to hear and read about the bitterness and unforgiving attitudes still haunting our sisters and brothers-in-Christ. This is chaff that can truly harden ones heart. We who have the spirit of grace are so much better than this. As was said many times, "Remember what we have been forgiven for." Even the Christ in you said, "Let him who is without..." It has been and will always be such a high honor to give our Upmost for His Highest. God Bless Wayne!
Michael, Wow!!!! Thank you so much for posting this video. It made me cry...the beginnings of God molding me as His child. Seeing all the wonderful Houston believers and WOWs was such a refreshing of the soul--what a great chapter of life we lived together. Good memories of a spiritual awakening, birth, and new life in Christ. In spite of how things went awry, this ministry was truly a vehicle blessed of God for so many years, and I am so thankful to Him for making it happen. God bless you, Michael Scherling, and every precious believer who views this video. How sweet a life it is to walk with God and His family. We are not of this world. I look forward to eternity in His presence--with Jesus and all the saints of all time. Love you all! Teresa (Wilson) Ladieu Former Houston WOW 1
Hi Teresa do you remember Rev. Paul strossenger (i think i spelled that wrong} and Thom Lehr When i was a wow in nashville Tn Thon was my branch leader and Paul was our limb leader. He was a great leader.
My 1st ROA. We had Word Over the World Ambassador for Christ training BEFORE ROA. We were so pumped up that ROA was almost anticlimactic. It rained a lot at ROA (no big top tent). Great memories, music and miracles happened that week. Our WOW Branches were sent to Newark & Patterson NJ. What homecoming ROA '76 was at TWI HQ.
This was my first ROA. I went college wow that year at Ferris State, in Michigan! I'm in this video at 11:27. Blue top dark hair smiling chewing gum! Brought back a lot of memories, Thanks for sharing!
Me and mother were part of The Way back in 1982 - 1984. I actually had a very good experience in the ministry. Went to Rock of Ages three times and had great times there meeting all types of people from around the world. Met a real sweetheart girlfriend in the ministry when I was 17, that I lost. Went WOW in 1984 and was sent to Waco, Texas. Ha. What a place to be! Those times are burned into my memory forever. I can never forget them. Being a musician, I took the path of rock music and pursued that career. I have nothing bad to say about the ministry. I still keep God in my heart and keep the personal relationship. That is the most important thing. What would really be cool is to see those people again. A lot of time has passed. - Brian Luper (Va. Beach)
This was my first ROA. I was in the Navy and I flew in from Guam. 9,000 miles and 16 hours in the air to get there. But it was worth it. It is like looking through a portal into another time and certainly a different world compared to now. That was 45 years ago. I see people I remember even now, although I don’t see myself, lol. Great post!
My wife and I (before she was my wife) had just come off of the WOW field in Oshkosh, WI. She was in the girls singing group NEWSONG, which you filmed at the 12:40 mark. She's in the yellow dress. It was one heck of a year and so glad to be pinned that year by Doctor. Thanks for posting this Michael!. God bless you!
Hello everyone, I was a WOW Ambassador 1973 Idaho Falls Idaho, 1974 Fargo N Dakota 1975 Jamestown N Dakota. I was 16-19 almost 20. Some of the best experiences of my life. I'm 68 now and still SIT much and share the word. Iv seen several people speak about TWI with ill intentions and disrespect. I was doing other things during the time when VPW passed and CM became president and heard some things but during my 6 years involvement with TWI it was a tremendous blessing to my life. I never saw the things pointed out by some as cult like. In fact I hold great admiration and positive memories and this is how iv chosen to remember TWI. My memories of twig fellowship and rye NY and the Long Beach fellowship groups and taking PFAL inspired me greatly and God's love was very obvious and intentional amoung us. Anyways, blessings and Love to all Believers in the Lord Jesus Christ!
I was in the Army in San Antonio that summer. I met the WOW's in my apartment complex on Friday and left for the Rock on Sunday night. It had been a total miracle that I could go because of all the Army regulations. I got permission for my leave the nextday on Saturday. I heard manifestations for the first time on Austin Hwy about a half mile from my apartment. was driving my car so I would have a means of escape if I wanted out. There were three cars including my 1974 Ford Maverick with barely 8,000 miles on it. So when Jim and I got back in my car and began to pull out on to Austin Hiway, I was looking over my left shoulder and I said, "Jim?" and he answered, "Yea." As I let off the brake and got on the road I said, "What the hell was that?" That began the next 12 hours of him answering pretty much every question I had about God and the Bible. Throughout the night, I'd ask a question and turn on the inside light so he could find the verse in the Bible and read it to me line by line. By the time we got to Kansas City, I was bouncing off the walls. We spent the night at a home one of his WOW sisters, Julie, who grew up there and the next day we started off again down I-70. Jim needed a break after 12 hours of my questions and another lady rode with me and we talked about everything Jim had shared with me. I was amazed that her answers were the same as his. We arrived at the Rock at the grounds and as we went to tent city, everyone going back to the parking lot to bring in more of their belongings were saying, "God bless you!" At first, of course, I wouldn't even look up. I kept my head down to avoid eye contact. But then I began to understand they were simply expressing their desire for God to bless me. ME? The guy who had been the butt of jokes most of his life and was always on the edge of serious trouble? When the Rock ended, I took that Julie back home and was very different. The drive back down 35 is another great story. But I'll spare you. We all have stories with a lot of details. Needless to say, that week changed my life. I had made a commitment to God I would stand on His Word the rest of my life and even when I tripped up I'd get back up and go again. Here is now 43 years later and I'm still reading the Bible and teaching what I know to be true from the class. Mainly, I simply teach people the keys or rules to how the Bible interprets itself. In doing this, I cover a lot of material. I'm not with the ministry anymore. I left in 2000 when I could clearly see that it was not the same ministry I became involved with 25 years earlier. I'm doing fine. I look back at the years I had with thanksgiving because the greatest thing I learned was recognizing and standing for the integrity of God's Word. Every subject falls under that covering. Fellowship, sonship, manifestations, body, soul, spirit, and our, of course, our hope. Thanks for posting the video. God bless ya!
Thank you for your story. It always bring great joy to my heart when hearing how God's Word works in and heals people's lives. This was my desire and intent when filming that week. We always give our Father the Glory.
I saw lots of miracles on that trip. I had to be back in San Antonio that Sunday night. I must have driven 30 miles on empty. I made it to my apartment at 2 in the morning. A few weeks later on a level road at Ft Sam, I was taking a co-worker to lunch. The needle showed I was just above empty. And I ran out of gas. It was embarrassing. A few weeks later. AJ Beretta called and invited me to twig. I never looked back. I had a little talk with God at the Rock and told Him I would stand for the rest of my life. I admitted I would probably fall down, but I would be faithful to get back in the saddle. That was 43 years ago this August. I'm still here and so is God. We are good with one another. I witness and He backs up His Word.
This was my first ROA and I took it with the thought that I might meet some one in the video years later. I did meet you a few years later when you came to Texas as its coordinator.
Did you EVER re- meet up with Larry L. Smith of Ford, KS? We were in Germany together, and I remember the good times we three had back then. Facebook me!
Hi Chris, this is Gary C. (using Cathy C. - my wife's account). Remember Mike McCarthy and Peter DeGulio? How do I know these names? Because I went to your fellowship in St. Louis and took the class in July 1976 at Washington University. You guys were my first fellowship and led me to a greater knowledge of God and the Bible and were an answer to prayer. Thanks for giving a year of your life that effected the rest of my life. God Bless. I can't give my last name because my wife wants to stay "incognito" on UA-cam.
Not only the teachings were awesome, but all the believers were like an extended family, a homecoming!!! Special thanks to the Bless Patrole who helped us set up our tent and helped us look for our son's keys...he was 2 and his plastic keys started his pink elephant.
Wow this is awesome. I have been in Way Ministry since 2020 and have taken Advanced class. However my aunt Betty been a believer since 1979 and would tell me about how much fun it was to be at Rock of Ages. What a treasure. God bless
I was in the Army and had met a WOW the weekend before the ROA. I ended up going in a caravan with his WOW Family and a few other believers. I hadn't had the class so I took my car in case things got too weird and I wanted to leave early. We left on Sunday night around midnight. We stopped and filled our tanks down the road from our apartments. That was my first time hearing manifestations. We got back into our cars and Jim was riding shotgun. As we got on the road, I asked Jim, "What the hell was that." That was all it took to start the conversation that lasted from San Antonio to Kansas City. With great patience and love he proceeded to answer every question I had ever had about God and the Bible. We would drive a few miles and I would ask another question. He would grab his Bible and I’d turn on the dome light while he read the answer line by line. He made nothing up. If he didn’t know, he would say he didn’t know. By the time we spent the night in KC, I was bouncing off the walls. Then we got to the ROA and it was amazing to see so much of the Word living in people. People were walking in love and free to express their joy in God’s grace. It was absolutely overwhelming. On the last day of the Rock, I realized that I was going back into the world and I knew I wasn’t strong enough to live like this until the next Rock. I made a commitment to God that I would do this thing the rest of my life. Even when I fell, I would get back on track to try again. That was 47 years ago. It’s been a wild ride seeing God work in my life and the lives of other believers. I’ve seen things even Hollywood couldn’t dream up. My thankfulness runs deep and the peace I have is astonishing. And I’m still in touch with Jim.
hi steve im wade jack adams i remember meeting as a wow in nashville tn them were the days! they were exciting times. i miss them good old days not a day goes by that i don;t think of the many dear friends i met. i haven;t them in 20 years and i miss so much. hope you are keeping well.i;m in very good health at 66 living in columbia s.c.
Hey Steve, this is David Jackson. My brother was John. Grad of "71" in Wichita, Kansas. I remember you giving us the name of the Bruise Brothers. God Bless you Brother! I am and will always be teaching that Wonderful Word. I still remember the song you helped write that started with, "Blessed be the daaaay." Always loved that song.
This was my first “Rock of Ages” I was hoping to catch some of my twig members or myself in the crowd I did not see myself. I did however see Sharon Smith who was a WOW in Van Nuys CA, at one of the twigs go to regularly. If you see this Sharon, hope you are well and your life is blessed.
This was my FIRST and BEST Rock of Ages Gathering Together because it was also my Word Over the World Ambassador for Christ training. This a generation of JESUS men and women took the Word over the USA. The first song is my favorite, "Christ is Coming!" by Pressed Down Shaken Together and Running Over. Other great performers are Stevie Kay Louie, Joyful Noise, Good Seed, and New Song (Wisconsin women quartet). I saw my WOW Family brother and a few other friends in this wonderful film! Thank you for doing it and God bless you
A lot of fantastic music came out of The Way. I've been gradually collecting a lot of it myself. Initially I digitized my old cassette tapes, but they didn't sound too good after all the years of use. Then I started writing to people and trying to buy CDs, or rip what I could from the audio tracks of various things posted on UA-cam. You can find most of the singers and musicians on Facebook, or by intense Google searching. In most cases their music isn't really being sold anywhere, but the artist will sell it privately, or in some cases, give it away for free.
This was long before my time in The Way. I was only 6 years old in 1975, in fact. I was in from approximately 1984-1989 and attended three Rocks, '86, '87 and '88). I have many fond memories from The Way, and The Rock in particular. Your film footage, though separated from my experience by many years, brings it all back. Thanks for putting this together and sharing it!
He will be here soon then we will have the greatest fellowship, the marriage supper of the lamb and to be with Him,His Son and His Family for Eternity.
The Word is living today in many places. We are living the mystery and the love of God in New Jersey! The Word we learned from VPW is alive and well. 4 generations of believers... God bless you all.
Ir brought tears to my eyes.It amazes me all the fruit of one mans stand.What a wondeeful time in history.I cant wait for the gathering togeather.I ll see you here there or in the air.Here is something I find interesting is that jupiter is in the belly of the virgin. with the sun on her shoulder and the moon is almost at her feet.This will happen again in september 2017.And in Dr s famous words Look It up! Love all you guys! You Are Gods Best!
I'm searching for "I am a Leaf" to get the full lryics and possibly listen to it again. My mom passed 20 years ago and I sang this acapella at her memorial and the sun broke through the clouds for awhile. It would be such a blessing. May God less you as well 🙏
What a great joy these songs bring to my soul! Thank you Father for doctor werewolf and all the saints in light that he helped deliver from the power of darkness Into The marvelous light March 23rd 2021 time to go home!
My third Rock of Ages and the end of my year as a WOW Ambassador in Amarillo Texas. Another life. Back when the Way wasn’t so uptight and weird (though still weird enough) I left ( or escaped from) the Way in 1988. Saw a few old friends in that video.
This was before my time.My first ROA was in 1985..The best of times, fellowship and teachings.God bless you and thank you for this video.We love the music and the memories we have.much love.We miss it!
anyone recall sonny helms ,we were in a twig back in 1974 with phil drake and denise gates walter hernaas, mike fransisco, richard anderson just wondering if there still alive they would all be in there 70s
Anyone know if that’s Craig teaching between 4:47-5:26 ? The hand gestures, posture and facial structure, though limited resolution, appear similar to his, yet I think I’m detecting glasses worn by this thin young man, which I don’t recall ever seeing him having worn. The Way College portion with Craig, at the end of the video, appears to be closer to 1977 or later.
It's sickening to see everybody kissing like that. I think that was for the most part all the way out or nearly so, sometime in the early 80's. Sometimes somebody would quote that one verse about greeting each other with a holy kiss, but I doubt if it was done like that in the 1st century. Blame it on the early 70's culture, I guess. We should have known better, I think. Some families people grew up in were the kissing kind. Mine wasn't.
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I remember the power went out and Claudette Royale entertained the entire Fair ground with her amazing voice.
I also remember the crowd as one rebuked the rain and made a circle in the clouds of clearness over us. It was goose bump stuff.
I was taught to remember and honor our Father in the Word. I feel that the most positive impact on my young adult life was Dr. Wierwille and the very best years in my life were spent serving God and His ministry through The Way. When I took PFAL in 1979, and for years after, the teaching was pure and the ministry blessed! When it got bad, it got very bad and very dark. But God's light lives in the heart of the believer! God bless Dr. Wierwille and the life he lived.
I agree with you Wayne. I have far more meaningful and treasured memories than the bad that happened. It's sad that chaff was clearly manifested by some of our leaders. It's also sad to hear and read about the bitterness and unforgiving attitudes still haunting our sisters and brothers-in-Christ. This is chaff that can truly harden ones heart. We who have the spirit of grace are so much better than this. As was said many times, "Remember what we have been forgiven for." Even the Christ in you said, "Let him who is without..." It has been and will always be such a high honor to give our Upmost for His Highest. God Bless Wayne!
Michael,
Wow!!!! Thank you so much for posting this video. It made me cry...the beginnings of God molding me as His child. Seeing all the wonderful Houston believers and WOWs was such a refreshing of the soul--what a great chapter of life we lived together. Good memories of a spiritual awakening, birth, and new life in Christ. In spite of how things went awry, this ministry was truly a vehicle blessed of God for so many years, and I am so thankful to Him for making it happen. God bless you, Michael Scherling, and every precious believer who views this video. How sweet a life it is to walk with God and His family. We are not of this world. I look forward to eternity in His presence--with Jesus and all the saints of all time. Love you all!
Teresa (Wilson) Ladieu
Former Houston WOW
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Hi Teresa do you remember Rev. Paul strossenger (i think i spelled that wrong} and Thom Lehr When i was a wow in nashville Tn Thon was my branch leader and Paul was our limb leader. He was a great leader.
Blessings from former WOW . I appreciate your thoughts here!
Love the music. Know all the words what a wonderful life time that was . my first R O A 77 went WOW yes lots of love and miracles
These old way prod songs have so much love in it and it was when everyone was truly free to be themselves through the songs they wrote
My 1st ROA. We had Word Over the World Ambassador for Christ training BEFORE ROA. We were so pumped up that ROA was almost anticlimactic. It rained a lot at ROA (no big top tent). Great memories, music and miracles happened that week. Our WOW Branches were sent to Newark & Patterson NJ. What homecoming ROA '76 was at TWI HQ.
This was my husband's first ROA. Saw a few people I know. Mike thanks so much for posting this video. Still watching UA-cam for ROA 84.
Wow...to hear Stevie Kay sing again.... phenomenal! Thank you for the memories of the early years.
Robi Klee good to see your name.
This was my first ROA. I went college wow that year at Ferris State, in Michigan! I'm in this video at 11:27. Blue top dark hair smiling chewing gum! Brought back a lot of memories, Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing, brings back wonderful memories, I went to the ROA in 1976❤
Me and mother were part of The Way back in 1982 - 1984. I actually had a very good experience in the ministry. Went to Rock of Ages three times and had great times there meeting all types of people from around the world. Met a real sweetheart girlfriend in the ministry when I was 17, that I lost. Went WOW in 1984 and was sent to Waco, Texas. Ha. What a place to be! Those times are burned into my memory forever. I can never forget them. Being a musician, I took the path of rock music and pursued that career. I have nothing bad to say about the ministry. I still keep God in my heart and keep the personal relationship. That is the most important thing. What would really be cool is to see those people again. A lot of time has passed. - Brian Luper (Va. Beach)
Hi are you still playing? I was/am also a musician and WoW Ambassador.
What a blessing to see God's children enjoying each other and hearing the music that was/is so meaning to us all.
This was my 2nd Rock of Ages, and we went to them every year. This brought to mind our most wonderful memories.
'72 my first, from CA, we brought a caravan, and so on...
My first ROA was in 1976 in Sidney, Ohio when I was 10 years old. I really enjoyed these gatherings over the decades until I stopped going in 1996.
This was my first ROA. I was in the Navy and I flew in from Guam. 9,000 miles and 16 hours in the air to get there. But it was worth it. It is like looking through a portal into another time and certainly a different world compared to now. That was 45 years ago. I see people I remember even now, although I don’t see myself, lol. Great post!
I went from Ireland to the Rock of Ages in 1984 when i was 23 years old, i remember very little about that week, only i had a great time.
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My wife and I (before she was my wife) had just come off of the WOW field in Oshkosh, WI. She was in the girls singing group NEWSONG, which you filmed at the 12:40 mark. She's in the yellow dress. It was one heck of a year and so glad to be pinned that year by Doctor. Thanks for posting this Michael!. God bless you!
Hello everyone, I was a WOW Ambassador 1973 Idaho Falls Idaho, 1974 Fargo N Dakota 1975 Jamestown N Dakota. I was 16-19 almost 20.
Some of the best experiences of my life.
I'm 68 now and still SIT much and share the word.
Iv seen several people speak about TWI with ill intentions and disrespect. I was doing other things during the time when VPW passed and CM became president and heard some things but during my 6 years involvement with TWI it was a tremendous blessing to my life. I never saw the things pointed out by some as cult like. In fact I hold great admiration and positive memories and this is how iv chosen to remember TWI. My memories of twig fellowship and rye NY and the Long Beach fellowship groups and taking PFAL inspired me greatly and God's love was very obvious and intentional amoung us.
Anyways, blessings and Love to all Believers in the Lord Jesus Christ!
I was in the Army in San Antonio that summer. I met the WOW's in my apartment complex on Friday and left for the Rock on Sunday night. It had been a total miracle that I could go because of all the Army regulations. I got permission for my leave the nextday on Saturday.
I heard manifestations for the first time on Austin Hwy about a half mile from my apartment. was driving my car so I would have a means of escape if I wanted out. There were three cars including my 1974 Ford Maverick with barely 8,000 miles on it. So when Jim and I got back in my car and began to pull out on to Austin Hiway, I was looking over my left shoulder and I said, "Jim?" and he answered, "Yea." As I let off the brake and got on the road I said, "What the hell was that?"
That began the next 12 hours of him answering pretty much every question I had about God and the Bible. Throughout the night, I'd ask a question and turn on the inside light so he could find the verse in the Bible and read it to me line by line. By the time we got to Kansas City, I was bouncing off the walls. We spent the night at a home one of his WOW sisters, Julie, who grew up there and the next day we started off again down I-70. Jim needed a break after 12 hours of my questions and another lady rode with me and we talked about everything Jim had shared with me. I was amazed that her answers were the same as his.
We arrived at the Rock at the grounds and as we went to tent city, everyone going back to the parking lot to bring in more of their belongings were saying, "God bless you!" At first, of course, I wouldn't even look up. I kept my head down to avoid eye contact. But then I began to understand they were simply expressing their desire for God to bless me. ME? The guy who had been the butt of jokes most of his life and was always on the edge of serious trouble?
When the Rock ended, I took that Julie back home and was very different. The drive back down 35 is another great story. But I'll spare you. We all have stories with a lot of details. Needless to say, that week changed my life. I had made a commitment to God I would stand on His Word the rest of my life and even when I tripped up I'd get back up and go again. Here is now 43 years later and I'm still reading the Bible and teaching what I know to be true from the class. Mainly, I simply teach people the keys or rules to how the Bible interprets itself. In doing this, I cover a lot of material.
I'm not with the ministry anymore. I left in 2000 when I could clearly see that it was not the same ministry I became involved with 25 years earlier. I'm doing fine. I look back at the years I had with thanksgiving because the greatest thing I learned was recognizing and standing for the integrity of God's Word. Every subject falls under that covering. Fellowship, sonship, manifestations, body, soul, spirit, and our, of course, our hope.
Thanks for posting the video. God bless ya!
Thank you for your story. It always bring great joy to my heart when hearing how God's Word works in and heals people's lives. This was my desire and intent when filming that week. We always give our Father the Glory.
I saw lots of miracles on that trip. I had to be back in San Antonio that Sunday night. I must have driven 30 miles on empty. I made it to my apartment at 2 in the morning. A few weeks later on a level road at Ft Sam, I was taking a co-worker to lunch. The needle showed I was just above empty. And I ran out of gas. It was embarrassing. A few weeks later. AJ Beretta called and invited me to twig. I never looked back. I had a little talk with God at the Rock and told Him I would stand for the rest of my life. I admitted I would probably fall down, but I would be faithful to get back in the saddle.
That was 43 years ago this August. I'm still here and so is God. We are good with one another. I witness and He backs up His Word.
His bless you R. We all have so many stories to tell. Can't wait to hear more of yours. Hope to see you all real soon! Love big!
Great too hear your doing good 👍 God is Love
I'm so glad God used this ministry to basically save my life for which I will be forever indebted to God and those who serve him.
Really amazing. I think that I actually spotted myself at 7:33 in the slightly yellow long sleeve shirt on the right. It was my 4th Rock of Ages.
This was my first ROA and I took it with the thought that I might meet some one in the video years later. I did meet you a few years later when you came to Texas as its coordinator.
Did you EVER re- meet up with Larry L. Smith of Ford, KS? We were in Germany together, and I remember the good times we three had back then. Facebook me!
Is this the Franklin Smith of the 5th Corps? If so we spent a year together at Emporia (‘76-‘77). Great to see you here. Dave Busby-College Division.
This was my second Rock of Ages and from here I went out to serve as a Word Over the World Ambassador. I was sent to St Louis and loved it.
Hi Chris, this is Gary C. (using Cathy C. - my wife's account). Remember Mike McCarthy and Peter DeGulio? How do I know these names? Because I went to your fellowship in St. Louis and took the class in July 1976 at Washington University. You guys were my first fellowship and led me to a greater knowledge of God and the Bible and were an answer to prayer. Thanks for giving a year of your life that effected the rest of my life. God Bless. I can't give my last name because my wife wants to stay "incognito" on UA-cam.
Going to the ROA was the highlight of my life!! Went every year from 82 to 96. I miss it and all the miracles I saw every time
No words can adequately describe the love of God which I experienced at the Rock of Ages...
Have to agree with you!
Not only the teachings were awesome, but all the believers were like an extended family, a homecoming!!! Special thanks to the Bless Patrole who helped us set up our tent and helped us look for our son's keys...he was 2 and his plastic keys started his pink elephant.
Wow this is awesome. I have been in Way Ministry since 2020 and have taken Advanced class. However my aunt Betty been a believer since 1979 and would tell me about how much fun it was to be at Rock of Ages. What a treasure. God bless
I was in the Army and had met a WOW the weekend before the ROA. I ended up going in a caravan with his WOW Family and a few other believers. I hadn't had the class so I took my car in case things got too weird and I wanted to leave early. We left on Sunday night around midnight. We stopped and filled our tanks down the road from our apartments. That was my first time hearing manifestations. We got back into our cars and Jim was riding shotgun. As we got on the road, I asked Jim, "What the hell was that." That was all it took to start the conversation that lasted from San Antonio to Kansas City. With great patience and love he proceeded to answer every question I had ever had about God and the Bible.
We would drive a few miles and I would ask another question. He would grab his Bible and I’d turn on the dome light while he read the answer line by line. He made nothing up. If he didn’t know, he would say he didn’t know. By the time we spent the night in KC, I was bouncing off the walls.
Then we got to the ROA and it was amazing to see so much of the Word living in people. People were walking in love and free to express their joy in God’s grace. It was absolutely overwhelming.
On the last day of the Rock, I realized that I was going back into the world and I knew I wasn’t strong enough to live like this until the next Rock. I made a commitment to God that I would do this thing the rest of my life. Even when I fell, I would get back on track to try again. That was 47 years ago. It’s been a wild ride seeing God work in my life and the lives of other believers. I’ve seen things even Hollywood couldn’t dream up. My thankfulness runs deep and the peace I have is astonishing. And I’m still in touch with Jim.
I sure miss The Rock of Ages !!! I went to every single one !
hey Steve, i was in the 1st year of the 6th Corps with you.
hi steve im wade jack adams i remember meeting as a wow in nashville tn them were the days! they were exciting times. i miss them good old days not a day goes by that i don;t think of the many dear friends i met. i haven;t them in 20 years and i miss so much. hope you are keeping well.i;m in very good health at 66 living in columbia s.c.
Godly music. Very simple. Very comforting.
Hey Steve, this is David Jackson. My brother was John. Grad of "71" in Wichita, Kansas. I remember you giving us the name of the Bruise Brothers. God Bless you Brother! I am and will always be teaching that Wonderful Word. I still remember the song you helped write that started with, "Blessed be the daaaay." Always loved that song.
I only went to 3 maybe four. But, wow. It was true when they said you'll leave with your face hurting from smiling!!!!
This was my first “Rock of Ages” I was hoping to catch some of my twig members or myself in the crowd I did not see myself. I did however see Sharon Smith who was a WOW in Van Nuys CA, at one of the twigs go to regularly. If you see this Sharon, hope you are well and your life is blessed.
This was my FIRST and BEST Rock of Ages Gathering Together because it was also my Word Over the World Ambassador for Christ training. This a generation of JESUS men and women took the Word over the USA. The first song is my favorite, "Christ is Coming!" by Pressed Down Shaken Together and Running Over. Other great performers are Stevie Kay Louie, Joyful Noise, Good Seed, and New Song (Wisconsin women quartet). I saw my WOW Family brother and a few other friends in this wonderful film! Thank you for doing it and God bless you
Great times!
Great Music Great times in life ...so sad how the way ended up
Fun watching this from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. My first ROA was 2 years later...
love to have some of this music again.
A lot of fantastic music came out of The Way. I've been gradually collecting a lot of it myself. Initially I digitized my old cassette tapes, but they didn't sound too good after all the years of use. Then I started writing to people and trying to buy CDs, or rip what I could from the audio tracks of various things posted on UA-cam. You can find most of the singers and musicians on Facebook, or by intense Google searching. In most cases their music isn't really being sold anywhere, but the artist will sell it privately, or in some cases, give it away for free.
This was long before my time in The Way. I was only 6 years old in 1975, in fact. I was in from approximately 1984-1989 and attended three Rocks, '86, '87 and '88). I have many fond memories from The Way, and The Rock in particular. Your film footage, though separated from my experience by many years, brings it all back. Thanks for putting this together and sharing it!
He will be here soon then we will have the greatest fellowship, the marriage supper of the lamb and to be with Him,His Son and His Family for Eternity.
I have a very special memory. I will never let depart, about Gods love so complete!
The Word is living today in many places. We are living the mystery and the love of God in New Jersey! The Word we learned from VPW is alive and well. 4 generations of believers... God bless you all.
Rare film. Thanks for posting.
Ir brought tears to my eyes.It amazes me all the fruit of one mans stand.What a wondeeful time in history.I cant wait for the gathering togeather.I ll see you here there or in the air.Here is something I find interesting is that jupiter is in the belly of the virgin. with the sun on her shoulder and the moon is almost at her feet.This will happen again in september 2017.And in Dr s famous words Look It up! Love all you guys! You Are Gods Best!
Ah, the good ole days. When people knew how to enjoy themselves.
I'm searching for "I am a Leaf" to get the full lryics and possibly listen to it again. My mom passed 20 years ago and I sang this acapella at her memorial and the sun broke through the clouds for awhile. It would be such a blessing. May God less you as well 🙏
Bless!!😇
I've go that song. @@honestreignn
I was there going out WOW what a great time that was I am so thankful to God that I was witnessed to by WOW's and knew where the Word was.
My first and only ROA and I had a blast. I was so young (18) and just out of high school. Went with 3 girlfriends. Seems like a lifetime ago.
What a great joy these songs bring to my soul! Thank you Father for doctor werewolf and all the saints in light that he helped deliver from the power of darkness Into The marvelous light March 23rd 2021 time to go home!
I was here ... this is very emotional for me to watch ...
Me too. it was a great time.
Amazing!!! Bless you
t'was my first as well...still standing strong for God these many years..not with TWI but with the Way..the Lord & love of my life..
My third Rock of Ages and the end of my year as a WOW Ambassador in Amarillo Texas. Another life. Back when the Way wasn’t so uptight and weird (though still weird enough) I left ( or escaped from) the Way in 1988. Saw a few old friends in that video.
Question John... 3 of my cousins escaped the way...but never speak about the ongoings.... what takes place??
Many of those photos were of the wow branch in houston, my wow family and other friends love it
Great teaching. Thank you.
God Bless you and thanks!
This was before my time.My first ROA was in 1985..The best of times, fellowship and teachings.God bless you and thank you for this video.We love the music and the memories we have.much love.We miss it!
Greatest love
I miss the Rock of Ages, too.
My first ROA where I was sent out as a WOW. Where I learned the healthy benefits of raw potato😅
Music with video was great! Thank you!
Que buenos recuerdos...aun no pierdo las esperanzas de asistir a un evento de esos...dios les bendiga.
this was my 1st ROA and WOW training. sent to Newark/Patterson NJ. Great Rock and WOW year. America Awakes 200th birthday.
love watching this
Definitely my teacher in God. God Bless Him!
My first ROA and first year WOW for the bicentennial year
great stuff
I was their too
VP trained me as a WOW, I liked being in "The Way" but I am not that religious now. I prefer uncertainty. :)
Thank you thank you!
I wish I new then wat iknow now...
Please elaborate. I have 3 cousins who got out of this...
anyone recall sonny helms ,we were in a twig back in 1974 with phil drake and denise gates walter hernaas, mike fransisco, richard anderson just wondering if there still alive they would all be in there 70s
guess no one recalls these wonderful people
Anyone know if that’s Craig teaching between 4:47-5:26 ? The hand gestures, posture and facial structure, though limited resolution, appear similar to his, yet I think I’m detecting glasses worn by this thin young man, which I don’t recall ever seeing him having worn. The Way College portion with Craig, at the end of the video, appears to be closer to 1977 or later.
What is the first song…I love it, but can’t remember the name or who sang it….
Thank you, does anyone have the Rock of ages theme song sung by Claudia Royal. How I long to hear that song again....P.S. Where is she now?
Stevie Kay Sweet.
Praise YESHUA
Fantastic! My first ROA was 1976. Do you have a link where I can find more TWI music?
Serving A WOW Burger/
SIT
What festival is this
Acts 19:23 " and the same time there arose no small stir about the way"
Michael this was also my first ROA. I am wondering if you can remind me who did the songs 'It's a Wonder, and Love Child.
Stevie Kay Louie
Beautiful cult !!!
If you think about they're all cults.
Hota few wow burgers helped work o. Auditoriums
Sweet people wrong message
How? All they wanted was too understand the word off God and Gods love 🇮🇪
Stevie Kay divorced Jaime back in the 90's. She is living in Colorado teaching public school music.
It's sickening to see everybody kissing like that. I think that was for the most part all the way out or nearly so, sometime in the early 80's. Sometimes somebody would quote that one verse about greeting each other with a holy kiss, but I doubt if it was done like that in the 1st century. Blame it on the early 70's culture, I guess. We should have known better, I think. Some families people grew up in were the kissing kind. Mine wasn't.
sorry for your loss...
We no longer use Sons of God, it is now Children of God