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any
:n years, . in,-:olved
In metaphyslc"!l and
esoteric studies ana
an active prayer life
etc. I "am a white
American .f from
relatively affluent
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: :. . family, and had a
" " typical Westein 'edu-"
cation. .
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,: When the call into
Brotherhood of the
Cross and Star came
to me, I did not
accept it immediately,
in fact, I was still
disobedient, waYWard
rebellious and full of
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false pride. Now. I ,forgiven tor my SinS left me. I. understand
have come to; the and,transgressions; that, forgIveness and
understanding' that stubborness 'and. dis­ mercy is always\9,ven'
the Holy' Spirit is obedience; lam Thy to us in spirit, befpre it
irresistible. I knelt and child, you are my Holy can. manifest in\ the
knocked my head F:ather, Leader, Friend .flesh. It is not ,9qOd
three times in humility and Comfort!:lr, my all having one footin the
and in recognition of iii all. J belong tayour Kingdom, and the
the absolute' power Kingdom, I. am 'your other _ foot in the
and dominion of tfiis true daughter; do not world;
Being. " Jet "me leave your The Holy Spirit
. I called upon the Kingdom "because" of personified is ITlY only
sacred name my stupidity, igno. teacher," comforter,
OLUMBA OLUMBA ranee arid .false doctor and above all,
• OBU. pride." has completely rekir­
H/ ask thee in the Within a sho'rt time med me from my
name ·of our Lord my fear, anxiety and former vices.
. Jesus Christ that I be doubts,. depression Thank yOu Father.
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SlJI dry fasting to ushtV
In th, Ap," Penrecos­ The Holy father
till AJSlmbly billed for In that odvice chal­
Friday April 3 to Sun- lenged anybody toput
MTUIlDAVM...N::IU1-NIDAV4N'IIIL 1117 VOL.3 NO.17 PIIICE 111.00 day May 3, 1987com­ His IfIIOrds to tat and
I menca on midnight observe the dry fas­
of Monday Marrh 23 tIng, assuring that

Worldly things are mere to midnight of Thur­ "Vllhatever your pro­

sday Marrh 26, 1987. blems, Vllhether you
In consonance with have high blood pres­
vanity
Anybody who is silt of wealth, money
the Brotherhood of Slire or you suffer
the Cross and Star doc- from diabetil5, inter­
ITlne, IVN)lbody is ex- nal heat, or Vllhatso­
really seeking for thi~ 01 social standing or pecred to participate ever the nature of
Idnl'lom should not else most people wiH for this is the greatest your Sickness, perhaps
look for things that not enter, intimatinF weapon for a Christian you are barren, you
will perish, rather,. lhat what is neede~ , as the fasting assures may be on applicant
they should seek for now in the kingdom that our problems, or you hove a court
things that will endure .e the attributes of sicknesses and trlbu- case or problems in
for eternity. God. lations will end after your place of work,
This was the advice He said that the the fasting. perhaps you lock pa
given by the Holy Fa- early apostles did not According to the tlence, endurance.ond
ther rel-endy to' His have .the Holy Spirit Sole Spiritual Head, other Godly vlrtJJes,
adherents during an lhat could empower Leader O. O. Obu in obseNe th ese th ree
urly morning altar 1bem "but right now, . one of His advices, He days df)' fasting by
brief at the Intema- 1be Holy Spirit has ., said, "The three day's surrendering your­
tional Headquarters, liven you sufficient dry fasting sIgnifies' self completely into
of the Brotherhood, physical and spiritual , the three days our the hands of the Holy
of the Cross and Star backing and on mer~ • --. Lord Ji!9JS Christ re- Spirit. ..
at Calabar. pronouncement of the . mained in the gt'Olle, .
Quoting lohn 6:27, name 0. O. 0_, your . ~lIdeT O. 0, 000 . '. He fasted for forty 1he Hoiy Father
the Holy Father said salvation is assured." ches and wizards ~nd. ~elves, saymg .that 1\ ~ days and forty nights. ". said that He has de­
that the inexplicable He assured that eve- not the Holy Splrl!. IS the underlymg rea- I! He continues that creed that in the cour­
pr.oblem of the worilt rything secret socic- QuotlnK John 17: son people. say they;; "whoever claims to be seof the 72 hours
arises from people lea- toes, the. ~hurches, an- 19, the Leader said have been In Brother· i. a c.hild of God or a dry fasting, nobody
ving the substanu to gels, SPIrits and the that the problem of hood for. over 20. born Brotherhood of will be thlrsrv or
look for thl' shadow. mundan.e governments the world IS ~Isobc- years, but tney cO~tl- :~ the Cross and Star hungry, feel ti;ed or
He '-.ys at this time, are ill absolute subjce' dlence to Gods Ins- nue complaining ;, bur does not parti- •weary or be affec·
"it is revolting for any- lion to thc I~on Rod tructlons and I~lunc- about poverty,. Sick· !I cipate in these th,'ee ted by the sun or rain­
body 10 be thinking of ruler voondenng why tlons whereas In a ness .and are st,11 la- i, days dry,' fasting, he fall "because the Tri.
what to eat clothe and people at th is age place we have love, men tlng. .!, or she can never be 't G d "/ d I"~
, . . ' d II h "Th d" f " nt Y 0 WI, we I
the rest of mundane should continue In be- pe~e, lOY, an a .t. e e me "inc. or II a "Child of God for- with xou."
things (because) the liev~ng or being afraid frullS.of the SPirit, the cure of y?ur Slck- u.... .' .~_~.~ ___
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question is, when any- of lUlU, mermaids, se- there ,s no poverty, ncsses. for life etc;· seek first the klng- asked the Holy Fa­
body is asleep or ,r.lns- crl'! cults, nccroman- SIC kness, lamentatl.ons nal and for riches IS d.om of God and His ther for His teachings
ferred from this plJnl', cers and charms. or death, because II IS the practical appllea- righteousness, all ot, and the recondite wis­
whQ is responsible for "I am speaking to th~ Holy Spirit that tion of the word.of hers will. be added." dom and not carnal
his feeding, clothing, you from the high hea- reigns In .~ch an enYI- GOd.. In your dally He.pral~d the hum- things and consequent·
mobility etc?' "ens, \oUch things do ronment. life, the Holy Fa- ble'dlsposltlon of Dea- Iy she has been made
He intimaied that nOI exist" the Holy He said that tho~c ther '~vealed. urgmg coness ~ever1y Marts the first lecturer in the
man does not live by Fathrr assured, admo- who refuse .to refrain all to forsake Sin, stop who came . to "34 BCS because she is an
bread alone but by nishing visioners who from commltllng vices Imputing Sin on others Ambo Street Calabar embodiment of wis­
tht' words tllat pro- continue to see appari.. "':? inflicting impossi- and stop seeking for and was baptised in dom and humble dis­
cfed from the mouth tions, mermaids, wit- hI.: Droblems on the'I,'- carnal things for If we 1977 and she soon position."

~~y~:J; a:~;inr~f~~~~ A cera Zone sets up Planninl! Committee

to heed the words A 9-MAN planning
of God will not find committe'e to run the'
life easy in this worlJ, affair.; of the Brother·
'1uoting lu ke 12: 15 to hood of tile Cross and
buttress His point. Star, Accra Zmc for
He warned that peo­ 1987 has been cmsti·
ple must .take heed tuted.
of their wants and be­ According to a re-
hayiour for "a person lease signed by the
can con trol the wealth leader'~ Reprcsenta·
he has, bu t he has no live (Accra lone) Pas·
means whereby he can tor K. A. Baidoo, the
control his life (for) Commitlee comprises
definitely, his Ii fe is Prophet Arycetey
not in his hands" won­ (Chairman), Elder P.A.
dering why people K. Sosu (Vice Chair-
fight fiercely, and man). Elder J. K.
sometimes to death, Ntori (Secretary), EI-
over a thing that will
spoil.
The Leader said this
de r Emmanuel Sey'
(Ass!. Secretary).
Other members are
Elder S. K. B. Crah· aforementimed act,v;, mission of their re- Elder N.O.A .A,sare
lx, Prophetess C. tics while all monies ports to the planning (Vice Chairman), Elder
Rli<ioo. Elder Mary realised from such la· committee. Ebenezer Sey (F,nan­
Arycetey and Prophet. unching> will be han· Meanwhile, the cial Secretary), Elder
G. Narh. d:d oyer to the finan· planning committee is P. H. Ashanti (Treasu-
The Commitlee will ce committee which a standing one which rer), Prophet Sa;u (As·
ammg other duties ac- ",ill issue receipts for shall be deemed dis- sistant Treasurer) Pro­
quire lands for the same and deposit il in solved at the end of phet K. Y. Amissah
purpose of building the' zone's bank ac- O:!cember eyery year (Assistant Fin. Secre­
bethels. healing homes, count. unless otherwise direc- tary).
schools and other com- It is also the duty wd by the Father that The rest are, Pro­
mercial ventures with· of. the committee to it should terminate be- phet K. A. Atlua and
in the lone. pro\ide welfare servi- fore the end of the Elder J. K. Ntori.
The evangelisatioo ces where needed. year. _ The Financial'Com­
of the zone as well as However, the com- In a relared develop- mitlee is charged with
planning the three pen- mittee may appcint ment, an 8 - man Fi- the responsibility of
rcostal assemblies du- sub<ommittees to un- nancial Committee has handling all financial
ring the year is vested dertake certain assign- also been set up for matlers in respect of
m the commi ttee.· menlS 00 their behalf
It wi!1 in additioo, but such sutKommit-
plan launching for the' te shall be ad hoc and
the zone. It has Pro-
phet G. Narh as its
Chairman.

BBI
B.C.S., Accra looe.

kingdom does not con- Elder N.O.A. Asare, raising of funds for the shall terminate on sub- Other members are

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"for honour" and others "for dishonor." For man to think for one
OF THE CROSS AND STAR
moment that God is not arbitrary is to reveal his total lack of (un­
(ART HOLLAND QUESTIONS
derstanding of His) Deity. God does as He pleases at all times!!!
AND DMCONESS BI<~VERLY MARTS ANSWERS)
Therefore to your question: "WHO IS FATHER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBUT',
there is no answer anyone can give except the one He alone gives.
Your second question is: "who is Deaconess Marts?"
Dear Art, Well, I can answer you that I am not someone of special merit;
I have taken note of your reflections concerning the introduc­ no, not at all. But I can assure you I am all so incredibly "lucky", it
tion to you of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, and THE SOLE goes beyond thoughts and words.
SPIRITUAL HEAD, LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU. THIS SUPERNATURAL TEACHER CAME TO ME "AS AREAL PERSON"
I sincerely hope you will not be offended if I take it upon my­ WHEN I WAS ONLY THREE YEARS OLD, IN BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA.
self to write to you, and reply those questions "running rampant and U.S.A.
not answered." When I say "take it upon myself," that is really a I did not see Him in a dream or vision or trance (God forbid!),
misnomer. I try never to do anything "ofmyself," but only as the or anything of that nature. I have never been interested or involved
Spirit directs; for this is not the time for man to rely on himself (or in anything of an occult or psychic nature; nor did I consider myself
herself as the case may be). Indeed, this is the time of the Holy particularly religious, although I came from a very strong religious
Spirit when no man may teach his brother. We are now experienc­ background.
ing that wonderful time spoken of by our Lord Jesus Christ when My Great Grandfather established the largest Baptist Church
He promised to send the Comforter, the Spirit of Truth, who will in Los Angeles, Trinity Baptist; and my paternal grandparents were
lead us and guide us into all Truth. leading figures of the Christian community for many years. My
As I read your letter the Spirit revealed you to me quite vividly, Family also helped to establish Redlands University which was a
and proved to me, as He does everyday of my life, that it is only the Baptist Christian College at that time.
Spirit that reveals. That is why I always have to say:"I cannot I always accepted the Truth of Jesus Christ, the Messiah, but
reveal the Supernatural Teacher to anyone." It is not a shallow or I know intuitively that the church of today lacked the spiritual di­
superficial answer at all, but the profound Truth. The Holy Spirit is, mension which I was always seeking. But really, I was always
and al ways will be, the Only Revealer of this or any other age. It is searching for "the Man from the Mountain, the one wearing the red
also absolutely true that God reveals Himself to whom He wishes dress". I saw Him "walking down the street." He came to me,and
to reveal Himself. This is a Truth that man cannot change; and our embraced me, and told me He was my Teacher. "You belong to
Lord Jesus Christ clearly pronounced this to us in JOHN 17 :6, when Me," He said. He told me of cosmic things. He pointed to "my
He spoke of "those whom you gave me out of the world." God star." He told me of such marvelous things. Naturally, my family
does indeed have His "true children." In everyone of our lives was totally bewildered. I am an identical twin, as alike as "two peas
there is the undeniable fact of predestination. God has created some in a pod." Sadly, these things were never revealed to her. Our mother
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had died when we were two; and our step-mother was extremely
unsympathetic towards this strange little girl (me) who said such
strange things. I now realize she was rather frightened of me be­
cause I had been given a spiritual gift which cannot be bought,
developed or solicited. It is a gift which brings mixed blessings. I
could "look into a person," and they were instantly revealed to me.
lt is difficult to explain. But I now realize that their "inner self' was
shown to me. I could do all the things that so-called psychics did,
because I could see both ways (physical and spiritual). But it was
the spiritual aspect which drew me. I was given a vision of you
when I first heard your name from Carl Alexander-Reindorf, M.D.
Perhaps with your pennission, 1 will give you this vision one day.
But I want you to know that this vision was given to me "in
love"; and that is the same way I would give it to you; for my
responsibility toward everyone is to practice Love. The Spirit sees
and knows all things, and I know nothing; but I will say this, I will
always pray for you that you will ultimately receive the joy of His
Salvation.
I finally realized that it was the Holy Spirit who was teaching
me, guiding me, and revealing things to me. 1 knew I didn't need an
intennediary, but was receiving everything direct. One of the most
amazing things I have ever experienced was when I met my Teacher
face to face. He described exactly how He had been training and
working with me from such an early age. I understood that 1 was
under constant tuition and 1 felt sure that one day it will all become
clear.
Did 1 think of myself as more deserving or righteous than oth­
ers because of this? No, most assuredly not! Did this keep me from
experiencing problems, severe tribulations, serious difficulties?
Again most assuredly not ! 1 only wish! In fact 1 can honestly and
very humbly say 1 am one of those who have come out of great
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tribulation, and had their robes washed clean in the Perfect Blood
of Jesus Christ.
I physically met my Teacher in February of 1977, when my
husband, who is an airline pilot, went to Nigeria to fly for Nigeria
Airways. I had only been in Nigeria for six weeks when, in a very
mysterious way, (I say "mysterious" because at that time 1 did not
understand it!) 1 heard THE NAME OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU. I
INnJITIVELY RECOGNIZED IT 1D BE ANAME ABOVE ALL QrHER NAMES,
A COSMIC NAME; AND I KNEW 1 HAD TO GO TO SEE THE ONE WITH
SUCH ANAME.
My husband strongly resisted the idea, but I was strongly aware
that he had no authority in the matter. I was guided to just let it
happen; and 1 did.
Within two weeks 1 was physically in Calabar, Cross River
State, Nigeria; and could it be possible? Yes, it was. My TEACHER AT
LAST! How did I know this to be absolutely true? I was also aware
of MA'ITHEW 7:15 (Beware of false prophets, which come to you
in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are raving wolves).
Don't forget. 1 HAVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR MY TEACHER FROM THE
AGE OF THREE. 1 CAN'T TELL YOU HOW MANY SPIRITUAL BOOKS 1 HAVE
READ; HOW MANY SPIRITUAL GROUPS, DISCIPLINES, CHURCHES, PRAYER
HOUSES, ETC. I HAVE ATTENDED. I ALWAYS WITHDREW BECAUSE MY
TEACHER WAS "NOT THERE". YET HERE HE WAS IN AFRICA, THE DARK
CONTINENT. My RECOGNITION OF HIM WAS TOTAL AND IRREVOCABLE.
Did my brain make that connection with Him? Was it my per­
sonality that reached out to Him? No. It was definitely my heart
that revealed Him to me. That was why 1 was very interested in
the statement you made in your letter to Carl. You said you felt
"sad at heart," and also you said:"1 know within my heart that 1
have learnt all 1 want to about it." 1 pray fervently that this is not a
pennanent condition of your heart; and I used the word "condition"
advisedly. You see, it is our hearts that reveal Spiritual Truths to us.
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Remember when our Lord Jesus Christ said "gi ve me your hearts?"
Also He said:"your lips confess, but your hearts are far from me."
(MATI 15:8) There are many other references in the scriptures
that alert us to the importance of our hearts.
It has been revealed to me that every organ of our body has a
physical function to perform; but it also has a spiritual function that
links us to our true selves which is spiritual. Our hearts have that
most wonderful ability to receive the very highest vibrations from
the Spiritual Plane (Heaven!). But only if that heart is "prepared" is
it able to receive, absorb, assimilate and distribute such pure vibra­
tion or energy.
Everything has already been given to us, good or bad, before
we physically manifest on this earth plane. God created each one
of us for His Own Purpose. Therefore, our hearts have already
been "prepared". The true children of God have a heart able to
receive from their Father.
Because of your next question: "what is Brotherhood all about?"
I marvel at the wisdom and ingenuity of the Spirit. Do you realize
that the Holy Spirit was giving you these questions to ask? The
Spirit is doing everything in the world today; and we are all subject
to the Final Authority, like it or not! Since the Spirit asked the ques­
tions, I will trust the Spirit to answer.
But first, I will tell you what Brotherhood of the Cross and
Star is not. It is not a Church Denomination, Prayer House, Charity
Organization, Healing Home, or Secret Society. Also, worldly wis­
dom, academic qualifications, high social and economic status, or a
dynamic personality will not gain you entry into this, the Highest
University. Yes, it is a school, the Christ Universal Spiritual School
of Practical Christianity.
OUR PRINCIPAL AND HEAD TEACHER (LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA
OBU) IS THE HOLY SPIRIT; AND THE CURRICULUM PREPARES YOU FOR
ETERNAL LIFE. THERE IS APREREQUISITE QUALIFICATION THAT WE MUST
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HAVE; AND THAT IS THE SECOND BAPTISM. The First Baptism is the
Baptism of Repentance. The Second Baptism is the Baptism of the
Holy Spirit. This marvelous School gives us the Highest Training
available to mankind.
There is one subject we must not fail- LOVE ONE ANOTHER. If
through the help and guidance of Our Teacher we can put these
fabulous Teachings into practice, all is well. It is like any worldly
school, really. We are all at different levels of understanding and
Tuition. There is one very special feature of this school which
cannot be duplicated elsewhere. OUR TEACHER KNOWS OUR BEGIN­
NING AND OUR END! Upon Graduation we are given a Diploma of
Citizenship of the New Age, Heaven on Earth, where God Himself
will dwell with His children.
Your last question is:"what are their good works"? and you
say "actions speak louder than words." How true! But we are
warned in the scriptures about "good works, lest any man should
boast." (EPH 2:9) The "good works" in the Brotherhood of the
Cross and Star is not of man. WHAT IS OPERATIVE HERE IS TOTALLY
SINGULAR TO OUR SOLE SPIRITUAL HEAD; AND THAT IS THE POWER OF
THE WE ARE CREATED BY THE WORD. WE ARE MAINTAINED AND
SUSTAINED BY THE WORD. BUT, MOST WONDERFULLY, IN THIS GENERATION
WE ARE BEING CHANGED BY THE SAME WORD.
If you take the human condition, and through the Power of the
Word, that condition is transmuted and changed into a Higher and
Greater Condition, I can think of no greater "works"; can you? I
am sure you will agree that the healing of the body is a wonderful
thing. I have seen and experienced, myself, quite miraculous physi­
cal healing in the kingdom. But healing of this kind has always been
in this world. However, to "bear witness" to the profound change
of mind and heart, as I have, is, to me, the true miracle.
"Go, ALL IS WELL!" WHAT FANTASTIC WORDS! WHAT POWER AND
GLORY COME WITH HIS WORDS! Come and see for yourself. But bear
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in mind that His sheep know their Shepherd's Voice; and will follow
Him because it was "written of them."
As I carry out my assignment as lecturer and teacher of the
Brotherhood World, (an assignment given to me by Our Father in
1977), I am fully aware that I can only tell people of this Most
Wonderful Comforter in our midst.
It is not my responsibility, nor do I have the power to bring
anyone into this Fold. I am not the one doing the Work. I can, and
will, pray to Our Father to reveal Himself to you. LET HIs W,LL BE
DONE!

THANK YOU HOLY FATHER.

REFERENCE: Deaconess Beverly Marts' Response to Cor­

respondence Between Brother (Dr) Reindorf and his friend
Mr. Art Holland, Former (Retired) Feature Editor of tbe
Toronto Daily Newspaper, "TORONTO GLOBE AND
MAIL".

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