Name: Cheryl Maria Stevens
Age: 21
Location: Ukraine

Before I begin I just want to say “hear hear” to all the wonderful, dedicated & beautiful people who posted on this site. You are an inspiration to me & I love you.

Like so many others, I was entirely shocked that something like this murder/suicide was even thinkable by someone who had grown up in the most loving, caring & beautiful atmosphere that I believe exists on our war-torn, crime-wracked planet. Sure I’d seen some violence in movies or on the news, it’s nearly impossible not to in our day & age, but I’d never heard of something so close to home.

I met Ricky briefly when he was traveling around the former CIS & he passed through our home. He always seemed to be smiling & I remember him singing for us a song that he’d written about “serve one another in love.” (more…)

(Posted with permission)

James and Esther McCarthy
Archbishops

January 26, 2005

Karen Zerby aka Maria David
c/o The Family International

Dear Friend in Jesus,

We here at NCCMI have been listening and watching with sadness the attempts by the news media to destroy what Jesus has ordained.

We stand in prayer that all the Family International members will understand what the Holy Bible has to say about you.

Please read 1st Corinthians 4:9–16: (For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men. (more…)

(Written in response to the recent negative rhetoric of my estranged son, Daniel Roselle)

My name is Katie Roselle and I am a current member of The Family International, residing in the U.S. (The Bible name I have used since 1970 is Kanah.) I am married to Daniel C. Roselle (Ado), Daniel’s father. In February we will be celebrating our 33rd wedding anniversary! We have 7 children, Daniel being the eldest.

I’ve known the Family (Children of God) since I was 16 years old.—Since 1968. (more…)

My name is Daniel C. Roselle. I am Daniel Roselle’s father. My wife and I have been married since 1972 and have been missionaries with The Family International/Children of God since before our marriage. We have 7 children, Daniel being the eldest (29 years old).

I am appalled at Daniel’s blatant lies and deception to the media—perhaps for the sake of sensationalism. We have hundreds of photos, poems, cards and video footage of Daniel’s life from the time he was a baby that show his life was one of joy and happiness. (more…)

Hi, My name is Atlanta Harder (24) and I was born and raised in the Family. I left the Family 4 years ago and I am now married, have a beautiful baby, go to school and have a good job at H&R BLOCK. (more…)