“Fire On The Mountain” Newsletter #19 April 2, 2015

The Coming King Foundation A 501(c)3 Non-Profit Art Museum Established May 6, 2004

P.O. Box 290555, Kerrville, TX 78029-0555

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(830) 928-7774

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[email protected]

Trustees: Max Greiner, Jr. (President), Johnny Sharp (Vice President), Carol Reinhard (Secretary), Sherry Greiner, Louada Raschke, Jack Turner, Cliff McCalley, Richard Reinhard, Tom Pucci, Mary Pucci, Administrative Assistants: Nancy Redhead, Debbie McCalley, Dru Williamson, P.R. Director: Bob Glover

GOD’S EYE VIEW! The Kingdom of God is advancing on top of the 1,930’ hilltop overlooking the city of Kerrville, TX and IH-10! The completion of the original 2002 vision given by God to artist evangelist, Max Greiner, Jr. is finally within sight, after 14 years! Late this summer, the last bronze sculpture intended for the 300’ cross-shape garden will be installed on top of a 7’ tall “Living Water” waterfall, with a baptismal pool at the bottom. This sculpture will be placed in the center of the garden, in front of the 77’7 reddish brown Cor-ten steel cross sculpture. This 18’ tall bronze sculpture by Greiner depicts Jesus Christ returning in glory on a white horse (Rev 19:11). “The Coming King”® is being donated by Max and Sherry Greiner. The casting cost is being paid by two anonymous donors from Houston, TX, who are friends of the cross. The life-size (105%) 5,000 lb. bronze sculpture, and its 7’ tall, 2,000 lb. stainless steel base, are being created now by the Eagle Bronze art foundry, in Lander, WY. Max and Sherry Greiner were first “called” by the Holy Spirit on December 9, 2001 to create beautiful Sculpture Prayer Gardens, through a prophetic word spoken over them by pastor, Dr. Mahesh Chavda from Charlotte, NC. The couple came to hear the preacher speak at Cathedral Of Praise church in Austin, TX. Chavda, who did not know the Greiners at the time, asked the Kerrville couple stand in front of the Austin congregation. Then, he proclaimed that God was calling them, with the help of others, to “restore the Tabernacle” (Amos 9:11 & Isaiah 2:2). The strange, modern day prophecy from Chavda (which was recorded) was dismissed by the Greiners as “Charismatic excess”. However, eight months later, the artist received an email from another stranger, Marlon Quibodeaux of Beaumont, TX. The Christian business man and evangelist said that God wanted Max to build a 77’7” cross sculpture over IH-10. Not convinced this was God, Max called Quibodeaux and promised to pray about the unusual word from a total stranger. To Max’s surprise, he received an “open vision” from God when he prayed!

The original garden Vision given to artist, Max Greiner Jr. in August of 2002, is finally coming into existence, thanks to the prayers and support of thousands of Christians from around the world. Thousands of souls are now coming to Jesus Christ at this “type” of last days Tabernacle in the Texas Hill Country. Pictured here is Max’s original color rendering and a recent aerial photo.

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In the vision, Greiner saw a 300’ cross-shaped garden, with the Gospel on Scripture Tiles (in multiple languages), leading to a giant 77’7” hollow cross sculpture. In the vision, the artist saw his other four monumental Christian sculptures (which took a lifetime to create) in the points of the cross garden. The vision ended after Greiner saw cars lined up on an access road of an Interstate highway, waiting to get into the free garden. Now, 14 years later, a “type” of last days Tabernacle is actually being built in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, at the same latitude as Israel, approximately halfway between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, on IH-10. Everything in Max’s original Vision is coming to past now. Thanks to the prayers, volunteer efforts and financial gifts of thousands of Christians from across the USA and world, this non-denominational Christian garden is being built for one main purpose: To bring glory and souls to Jesus Christ. All aerial photos were taken on March 7, 2015 by Matt Meyers of Kerrville, TX and donated to TCKF, for the glory of God.

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THE COMING KING FOUNDATION was founded by Max and Sherry Greiner, and five other Trustees on May 6, 2004, as a non-profit, 501c3 “art museum”. It is not a church or ministry. By the grace of God, the entire project has been built on faith in God, without debt. Despite years of relentless opposition, the majestic seven story cross, and the Christ-honoring garden has been built as a beacon of light and hope to millions of people. However, when the ambitious multimillion dollar project was first shared publically in the local newspaper, atheists and others immediately took offense at the symbolic cross and the evangelical garden, even though it was to be built on private land. The level of vitriol was unexpected and shocking. The Greiners and non-profit organization survived 10 years of ridicule, slander, a barrage of pornography, vandalism, theft, an IRS audit stimulated by atheists, sabotage, and a frivolous lawsuit filed by neighbors north of the private garden site. The painful lawsuit lasted from 2008 to 2010 and personally cost the Greiners $200,000, plus their time. The Bible says that God’s children will experience persecution when they stand for Christ publically (Jn 15:18). But, it also says that God will never forsake His children (Heb 3:5) and will bring good out of the bad for those who love Him and are called according to His purposes (Ro 8:28). As a result of the constant attacks, millions of people became aware of “The Empty Cross” and the battle to raise it over IH-10, just one hour northwest of the Alamo. Today, thousands of people come to the cross seeking God, His peace, power and healing. On the worst, below freezing rainy days over a hundred people visit the 24.5 acre garden. On the best days, the number exceeds 700 visitors, making the spiritual garden Kerrville’s top year-round tourist attraction.

The primary contractor, EDMUND JENSCHKE INC. did a masterful job executing Greiner’s designs. Much of the work done has been donated by Christian company owner, Joe Ed Jenschke.

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THE COMING KING SCULPTURE PRAYER GARDEN would not be possible without the grace of God and the support, prayers and donations of thousands of courageous Christians who have joined with the Greiners and TCKF to lift up Jesus Christ publically. At this time, funds are still needed to finish the garden. Street lights and security cameras must be installed. Roads and parking lots need to be paved in concrete. Public restrooms, a chapel, a pavilion and a Visitors Center need to be built.

Mike and Marcie Nye of Litchfield, MI, recently donated the funds to build the Visitor Drop Off which allows access to handicapped visitors.

It is the desire of TCKF that this free, soul-winning garden be built across the USA and world so that millions of people might find the love of Jesus Christ. l

TCKF Volunteer Trustees and staff met on 3/16/15 at the new TCKF temporary office to plan the 2015 Easter events.

The final lifesize sculpture donated by the Greiners and friends from Houston, TX will be installed by Autumn of 2015.

Brian Hutzler, of Love Creek Orchards graciously donated 42 Big Tooth Maple trees, now called the “Found Maples”!

Local Christian contractors are donating their work to help finish the 24.5 acre garden including Tinnin Water Well Drilling, Mid-Tex Pumps, Love Creek Orchards, AAA Landscape, Martin Landscaping, Newsome Sprinklers, Gardens At The Ridge Landscaping and Guadalupe Electric.

Mike Kuhn of Jenschke Inc. supervised the latest construction.

NEW!!! “The Cross at Kerrville” RADIO SHOW!!! On February 7, 2015, TCKF began broadcasting a 30 minute weekly radio show called “The Cross At Kerrville” now heard across Texas. Pictured here are show host, Roy Holley, Max and Sherry Greiner, and Narrator, Herb Shackleford.

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“The Cross At Kerrville” is heard Saturday at 10:30 AM on KSLR 630 AM in San Antonio, and at 8:00 AM on Saturday and 10:30 AM on Sunday on KTXW 1120 in Austin. Pictured above is station owner, Gene Bender (left) with Max Greiner Jr.

“Resurrection Celebration” Saturday

2015 TCKF EASTER EVENTS! Come celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ at God’s outdoor non-denominational Tabernacle in the Texas Hill Country! This is our third annual EASTER celebration at THE COMING KING SCULPTURE PRAYER GARDEN in Kerrville, TX. The 24.5 acre, Christian park is located just one hour northwest of San Antonio, on IH-10, at the same latitude as Israel, approximately halfway between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. All of the EASTER events are free. In 2014, 1,724 people came to the spiritual garden from across Texas, the USA and world, between Good Friday and Monday. Many were Born-again and empowered by the Holy Spirit as last year’s events. TCKF expects twice as many people this year, if the weather is good. A flood of tourism has resulted from word of mouth referrals, local, national and international publicity from newspapers, magazines, websites, social media, radio and TV shows. The spiritual garden is now Kerrville’s top, year-round tourist attraction. The WORD is getting out! God is on the mountain in Kerrville! On Saturday April 4, 2015, a special “RESURRECTION CELEBRATION” will start at 9:00 AM, and go until 6:00 PM. LIVE worship music in all styles will be performed by bands and choirs from various Christian churches and denominations. Powerful, inspirational speakers from a variety of churches and ministries will share the Gospel. Christians will share amazing, true stories of God’s mighty works in their own lives. On Sunday, April 5, 2015, a special “SON RISE EASTER SERVICE’ will begin at 7:00 AM. It will be held at the “Inner Court” Prayer Circle, in front of “The Empty Cross”. The 77’7” Cor-ten sculpture is believed to be the most symbolic cross sculpture in the world.

9:00AM -

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH Choir, Kerrville, TX

9:30AM -

David & Chris Cawthon, Kerrville, TX

10:00AM -

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH Praise Team, Kerrville, TX

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Rev. Jack Rothenflue, CTEN Organization, Kerrville, TX

11:00AM -

Karl Bruning, Houston, TX

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Artist Evangelist, Max Greiner, Jr., TCKF President, Kerrville, TX

12:00PM -

Raymone Carter (Warner Brothers) & Lenny Homes (Sony), Richmond, VA

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Rev. John Hiddema, FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Kerrville, TX

1:00PM -

Nicole and Ryan Huff, Kerrville, TX

1:30PM -

Rev. Stockton Williams, ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, Kerrville, TX

2:00PM -

Louada Raschke’s “A Cross Generations Band”, Kerrville, TX

2:30PM -

Rev. Noah Diggs, MOUNT OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH, Kerrville, TX

3:00PM -

MOUNT OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH Choir, Kerrville, TX

3:30PM -

Rev. James Wilson, KERRVILLE CHRISTIAN CENTER, Kerrville, TX

4:00PM -

Villalobos Family, Kerrville, TX

4:30PM -

Rev. Jimmy Sportsman, KERRVILLE CHURCH OF CHRIST, Kerrville, TX

5:00PM -

WILD RIDE MINISTRIES CHURCH Worship Team, Harper, TX

5:30PM -

Rev. Mike Weaver, WILD RIDE MINISTRIES CHURCH, Harper, TX

WORSHIP MUSIC

MESSAGE

* BILL’S BBQ & artwork from Christian artisans are available in the “Outer Court” near the lower parking lot.

7AM “Son Rise Easter Service” Sunday l PRELUDE MUSIC - Patsy Jordan l WELCOME to Garden - Johnny Sharp, TCKF VP l WELCOME to City - Honorable Mayor, Jack Pratt l INVOCATION - Dr. Robby Carpenter l TESTIMONY - Artist/Evangelist, Max Greiner, Jr., TCKF President

l WORSHIP MUSIC - Louada Raschke’s

“A Cross Generation Band”

l MESSAGE - Rev. Mark Rylander,

FRIENDSHIP BIBLE CHURCH, Kerrville, TX

l BENEDICTION & BLESSING - Rev. Franklin Williamson l END (Optional COMMUNION in “The Empty Cross”) 5

At the end of the non-denominational service, optional Communion (Lord’s Supper) will be available inside the seven story, open cross sculpture. The cross symbolically represents the Way, the Door, the Strong Tower, the Mighty Fortress, the Narrow Gate and the Light of the World. Parking will be available across the entire 24.5 acre garden. However, parking at the top of the garden will be limited. Therefore, all drivers are urged to drop off their passengers at the top and then find a parking space below. Handicapped passengers can be dropped off at the new VISITOR DROP OFF, to avoid the steps. On Saturday and Sunday morning, Jeff and Barbara Anderson’s non-profit organization, SERVKerrville will provide shuttles and parking assistance to visitors. Saturday guests should bring hats and sun protection. Sunday guests attending the sunrise service should bring small flash lights. Seating will be available. l

The sound of the ancient Shofar horns started the 2014 “Son Rise Easter Service.” The Shofar was used by the Hebrews thousands of years ago for military, social and spiritual purposes.

312 people attended the 2014 “Son Rise Easter Service” and came from across the state of Texas, the USA and the world. People representing all Christian denominations, races and backgrounds came to honor and worship Jesus Christ on His holy mountain in Kerrville, TX.

During 2014 EASTER events crowds overflowed available seating. Additional seating is being provided for 2015 events.

Experience the Resurrection Power of Jesus Christ on His Holy Hill in Kerrville, Texas!

The 2014 Saturday “Resurrection Celebration” featured numerous LIVE Christian bands, choirs and music groups from many denominations. 750 people attended last year’s Saturday event. Different Christian pastors and evangelists from a variety of churches shared their testimonies and the Word of God. Pictured here is Louada Raschke’s “A CROSS GENERATION BAND.”

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“LIVING WATER” DISCOVERED BELOW THE CROSS! On January 7, 2015 a “River Of Living Water” was actually discovered under “The Empty Cross”, the landmark 77’7” sculpture at THE COMING KING SCULPTURE PRAYER GARDEN in Kerrville, TX! As a result, both spiritual and natural water flows from the symbolic cross on the hill! Ever since the ideal land on IH-10 was miraculously given to THE COMING KING FOUNDATION in 2005, dozens of Christians have prophesied that “Living Water” would flow off the top of the hill, down into the city and world. Wife of artist evangelist, Max Greiner, Jr., Sherry was one of the first people to envision water flowing down the mountainside, from the giant cross. Many Christians have prophesied that spiritual, “Living Water” would come off this mountain and touch the nations for Jesus Christ. However, several Christians actually prophesied that the water would be real H2O. Since there were no springs or creeks on the 24.5 acres, and there were no funds to dig a well, this real water prophecy did not appear accurate. However, today by the grace of God, both natural and supernatural water flows from the cross! Several amazing miracles provided the water. First, the spiritual “Living Water” has been touching visitors ever since the reddish brown, Cor-ten steel cross was raised on July 27, 2010. Thousands of people have been Bornagain, and empowered by the Holy Spirit at the free spiritual garden. In addition, a giant quantity of natural water was discovered in the “Trinity” strata of the earth on January 7, 2015, almost 600’ below the giant cross!

On January 7, 2015 master driller, Dean Tinnin, owner of Tinnin Water Wells hit a “River of Living Water” near “The Empty Cross” sculpture. The sound of gurgling water could be heard from the top of the well on the 1,930’ hill!

The miracles began when the Holy Spirit moved on the hearts of Dean and Stella Tinnin, owners of TINNIN WATER WELL DRILLING CO. Because of their love for God, they donated an expensive, ($25,000) deep water well to TCKF. To their amazement, after drilling 580’, Dean Tinnin, discovered a giant volume of water below the cross. The sound of the gushing water was so loud that anyone standing near the open well could hear the sound of gurgling, “Living Water”! Never in the history of the Tinnin drilling company had they ever been able to hear the sound of rushing water, at the bottom of a deep water well! One of Tinnin’s drillers actually proclaimed upon hearing the churning water from the top of the 1,930’ hill: “There is a river of Living Water below this cross!” Dean Tinnin later told TCKF President, Max Greiner, Jr. that he had drilled thousands of wells in his life and had never been able to hear the water from the well head. Tinnin said this was “truly remarkable and unheard of”!

Dean Tinnin donated a deep “Trinity” water well to TCKF, worth $25,000 so there would be water for the “Living Water” fountain, the Baptismal pool and the “Found Maples.”

Bobby Cason, the Christian owner of MID-TEX PUMPS in Kerrville said that in his entire life, he had never heard the sound of gushing water from the top of a deep water well! Cason and his employees were astounded by the sound. The Cason family donated the entire pumping system and concrete storage tank, worth over $10,000 to TCKF! Now that the pump has been inserted into the deep well, the sound of the bubbling water can no longer be heard. However, before the pump was inserted in the well, Max Greiner, Jr. recorded the sound of the “Living Water”. Now, anyone can hear this amazing sound by simply visiting the TCKF website and listening to the #7 “Cross At Kerrville” radio show. This show aired on KSLR 630 in San Antonio and KTXW 1120 in Austin on 3/21/15. To hear the water, simply go to the Radio Show Archives and listen: www.thecomingkingfoundation.org/mc/radio-show-archive.html l

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Bobby Carson, (Right) owner of Mid-Tex Pumps of Kerrville donated all the pumps, pipe and the storage tank to TCKF for the glory of God. This gift was worth $12,000!

PAVE THE WAY TO THE CROSS!

Would you please help us pave the way to the Cross so thousands, even millions of people can meet Jesus Christ and discover the power of His Holy Spirit? This vision is bigger than us and we need your help! TCKF is pioneering a new, unique and effective method of bringing people to God using monumental, Christ-honoring sculptures, and the Holy Scriptures, presented in a garden park format. Visitors read 77 Bible verses in three languages on 16” Scripture Tiles as they stroll down a 300’ cross-shaped garden, which leads to the most symbolic cross in the world, “The Empty Cross”. Inside the 7’ wide space of the massive 77’7” Resurrection cross, guests can pray to be Born-again, empowered by the Holy Spirit, healed, delivered and blessed with God’s miracles. Tens of thousands of people have already experienced the presence of God at the free, 24.5 acre park, located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, at the same latitude as Israel. They are coming from all 50 states and from around the world. And, the garden is not even finished yet! The “Fruit” of this garden is really good! Thousands of people have been Born-again and empowered by the Holy Spirit at the garden. Hundreds have been healed, psychologically and physically. As of this date, 14 suicides have been averted, to our knowledge. Thousands of people have experienced supernatural, documented miracles, including the sparkling Glory Dust. Some have seen and photographed angels on this Holy mountain. This evangelistic project is also unique because it is being built on faith in God, without debt. However, funds are still needed to complete this last days, non-denominational Christian “Tabernacle”, which is the proto-type for other soul-winning gardens to be built across the USA and world. The land and the art, worth millions of dollars, have been donated. However, landscaping, waterfalls, roads, parking lots, lights, restrooms and a Visitors Center are still needed! Admission to the “type” of last days Tabernacle will always be free to the public.

WILL YOU PLEASE HELP US? There are many ways to contribute. You can donate your prayers, time, skills and treasure to build this garden Tabernacle. You can also become an Ambassador of The Cross. Cash donations are needed and are tax deductible in the USA, since TCKF is a 501c3 “art museum”.

WAYS TO CONTRIBUTE FINANICALLY:

PRAYER BENCH

• Prayer Bench – 5’ Limestone bench: $777 • Paver – Engraved concrete Pavers placed in garden

12” x 12” (25.4 lb.)

16” x 16” (54 lb.)

8” x 8” (11 lb.)

4” x 8” (4.4 lb.)

patios: $50, $150, $500 & $1,000

• Direct Gift – One time, monthly, estate or will gift • Covenant Partner - $1,000 minimum annually • Business Tithe – 10% of profits monthly gift • Naming Opportunities – Major garden features • Ambassador Of The Cross – Annual Membership:$100, Life Membership: $3,000

PAVERS

“In the last days the mountain of the Lord’s temple will be established as chief among the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. Many peoples will come and say, “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways, so that we may walk in His paths.” ISAIAH 2:2 (NIV)

The Coming King Foundation, P.O. Box 290555, Kerrville, TX 78029-0555 (830) 928-7774 l email: [email protected] www.thecomingkingfoundation.org l www.thecrossatkerrville.org www.pavethewaytothecross.org l www.ambassadorsofthecross.org 8