Archive for the ‘ North America’ Category

In the Family for 5 years

From Dee, North America
(New member of the Family International.)
Although I wasn’t brought up in the Family and joined late in my years, I find it so hard to believe that anyone can blame something on someone who is trying to do any good. I’ve been in the Family now for about 5 years now and [...]

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2005
Posted in Speaking Out, Where From, New/rejoined Members, North America, Archived |

Park Your Car and Take the Bus

By Anaik Alcasas, 29
Mother of one adorable son, United States
Second-generation member of the Family International
A few individuals have turned their vehicles toward some goal they believe will bring them satisfaction. But rather than taking the recommended route, they’ve decided to take a shortcut through a certain residential area. They also believe that the laws of [...]

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2005
Posted in Speaking Out, By Age, Where From, North America, 25 to 35, Archived |

Dear Ricky Rodriguez.

By Rosie Paone-Bruni, 17, USA.
(Second-generation member of the Family International.)
I heard the news a little while ago. How are you? I hope you’re doing okay and are happy where you are now. I’m praying for you, I hope you know.
I feel the need to write you a personal note and express to you my [...]

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2005
Posted in Speaking Out, By Age, Where From, With Photo, North America, Archived, Under 18 |

My Conclusion

Maya Stone, 29, Texas.
Second-generation Family member.
To paraphrase a song by Toby Keith, “Proud to be an American” which expresses my feelings about the Family…
“I am proud to be, to be a member in this Family. I am proud to be in this Family where at least I know I’m free, and I won’t forget [...]

Friday, February 18th, 2005
Posted in Speaking Out, By Age, Where From, With Photo, North America, 25 to 35, Archived |

I Write from My Heart

Nina Moore, 29, North America.
(Second-generation member of the Family International.)
I’m Nina Moore, a 29 year old mother of three and a member of the Family International. I home school my children. They have school five days a week. As a mother I am very concerned about every aspect of their lives, emotional, educational, spiritual and [...]

Tuesday, February 15th, 2005
Posted in Speaking Out, By Age, Where From, Those who knew them, North America, 25 to 35, Archived |

Amy Moore Speaks Out!

From Amy Moore, 23 yrs, second generation Family member.
My name is Amy and I was born and raised in the best, most loving, caring, concerned and fun-filled environment—The Family International. Most of my life, I am proud to say, I spent overseas. I had the best of the best in every way. Teachers that loved [...]

Friday, February 11th, 2005
Posted in Speaking Out, By Age, North America, 18 to 24, Archived |

Jeannie Zerby Deyo Speaks Out!

(Sister to Karen Zerby a.k.a. Maria David, aunt to Ricky Rodriguez)
I met Angela Joy about six years ago. We called her Joy. Such an appropriate name for her. She was a joy to be around. She was undoubtedly one of the most unique people I had ever met. She was a ray of sunshine in [...]

Tuesday, February 8th, 2005
Posted in Speaking Out, Where From, Featured Posts, Those who knew them, North America, Archived |

My Dice’s Hue

Name: Chad Desruisseaux
Age: 23 years old
Location: Mexico
My rhetoric is neither to change the reader’s mind, nor to make an epic discourse that will be upheld as an exemplary ideology. I am here merely to lend credence to the fact that while a single voice may not change a crusade; enough, like termites undermining a house [...]

Tuesday, February 8th, 2005
Posted in Speaking Out, By Age, Where From, North America, 18 to 24, Archived |

Olivia Speaks Out!

Hello, I love you, and God bless you to anyone who reads this! I’m Olivia, 15 years old and a second generation member of the Family international. I have read many amazing stories and articles posted by my fellow members of the Family on this site and it has been a truly encouraging and uplifting [...]

Tuesday, February 8th, 2005
Posted in Speaking Out, By Age, With Photo, North America, Archived, Under 18 |

Letter from an Archbishop

(Posted with permission)
NEW CANAAN COVENANT CHURCH
and
NEW CANAAN COVENANT MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL
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 [...]

Sunday, February 6th, 2005
Posted in Speaking Out, Where From, Letters from the public, North America, Archived |