Miracle Valley Bible School - Miracle Valley, Arizona The Nehemiah Project: “Coming of One Mind for a Common Cause” "Work is great but the people had a mind to help”   Miracle Valley left behind cries, “Ole Friend, I am almost committing an indecency. I am trying to rip open the inconsolable secret in each one of you---the secret which hurts so much that you take revenge on it by calling it names like Nostalgia, Romanticism, and Adolescence.” - C.S. Lewis The secret - Miracles and wonders we experienced, as Bud Yoder said “Even the most evangelical would not believe.” The secrets are the events that can only be shared with someone that was there. A. A. is gone and isn’t it a wonder how Miracle Valley in the present condition seems awaiting for the second call?  The ground and buildings that were once anointed seem to call us back, for some a visit, and for some just our thoughts, but it calls. The secret - I’m told our Savior has never left. He has been seen recently, the Miracles are still happening, the Healing, the Signs and Wonders are still amazing. I wondered if these were leftovers?  The question is: “Should this piece of this earth that was so dedicated, so anointed, be left carelessly, without thought and prayer in each of our roles in Miracle Valley’s future?” Isn’t it a wonder, that a stranger was called by God to seek out Miracle Valley and to restore the buildings, to restart the Bible School, and to see the vision of Miracle Valley. This is not a stranger to God; this is Dr. Melvin and Roberta Harter.  They and their family have carried this vision, huge burdens, using their own resources to answer this call.  Now they have almost nothing left to invest.  The call as Dr. Harter said, “The Lord called me the Miracle Valley and God has not told me to leave.” I cannot vision a person answering the call of Miracle Valley unless this call was of God. Dr. Harter has done an amazing job to get the Valley restored from where it was when he first arrived to the place it is today.  Their personal investment of seven years is so close to getting Miracle Valley self-sufficient. The plan is to have assisted living, nursing home, day care, charter school paying the expenses.  This takes the Bible School into it’s own with support. I believe in Miracle Valley, and I believe in Dr. Melvin and Roberta Harter. I cannot see my future without calling out, “Ole Friends, shall we band together as Nehemiah and stand with someone that God has called, to restore buildings, restore the land, Bible School and the Tabernacle for the glory it was anointed to be and make Miracle Valley presentable to our Lord again?” Miracle Valley needs US now more than ever to survive.  Dr. Harter is so close to turning the corner, but has exhausted his personal resources. We must respond in this battle to keep Miracle Valley intact or the enemy will win.  So I’m asking you personally to help Miracle Valley pay the expenses of 2006, we need $50,000 to finish this year and start the new year with expectations that God can use US to help restore and get Miracle Valley self-sufficient.   This is a great tax write-off and you could not give your gift more directly to God than Miracle Valley. If we all band together as we once did, pray, and give, in any amount then Miracle Valley has a bright God centered future. Sincerely, in God Harvey Russell, Peter Contreras, & Bud Yoder Miracle Valley Alumnus YOU MUST CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM HARVEY RUSSELL

From Pastor B. L. (Bud) Yoder, a former Worker and Bible School Graduate of Miracle Valley Bible College As a former graduate, I have only the greatest respect for A. A. Allen and Miracle Valley Bible College. This man and college changed my life forever.  I have always held to the belief that God would once again use this anointed place.  From the first day my wife, Sarah, also a former graduate, and I met Melvin & Roberta Harter, we knew they were chosen, by the Lord, to rebuild this training center.  We, and our church, Miracle Revival Center, have loved, prayed, and continually supported their work. Sarah has since gone on to be with the Lord but to the very end of her life she loved Miracle Valley and wanted me to keep on supporting the Harters. Miracle Valley will be a great Holy Ghost Bible School and place of Revival once again in America in this last day. I am praying for God to speak to people to stand behind Miracle Valley and the Harters.  In closing, I will speak as Nehemiah, “The work was great but the people had a mind to work.” B.L. Yoder YOU MUST CLICK HERE TO READ FROM FROM BUD YODER

My history with Miracle Valley goes back to 1961 to 1963. At that time my Mother was a student at Miracle Valley Bible College and Training Center and I was a student in Miracle Valley's elementary school. During our stay here, we made many friendships, had wonderful experiences and enjoyed what was then a vibrant, energetic, successful ministry and community. God's presence could be felt on daily basis, and when one left the property to go to Sierra Vista, Bisbee, or wherever, the atmosphere was totally different and once back in Miracle Valley, God's presence was once again evident. I recently viewed the 1962 Miracle Valley yearbook "The Harvester," and it was a trip back in time, seeing all the familiar faces, my friends, the activities, and how vibrant the ministry and campus of Miracle Valley was then. I also remember the tremendous ministry here. Seeing the power of God in manifestation: healings, miracles, prophesies, the word God preached with authority and bringing with it signs, wonders and miracles. People's lives were powerfully changed and set free by God's spirit. Over the years after A.A. Allen's death, Miracle Valley went thru a metamorphosis, and as a result, is in its present condition. It has been hard for me to see Miracle Valley in its present form, having seen and experienced it at its finest. However, Dr. Melvin Harter felt the call to purchase Miracle Valley and restore it for the training of God's people to enter their calling and spiritual destiny and once again send forth a people ministering in God's power with signs following. This brings me to the present. I discovered, out of curiosity as to what became of Miracle Valley, what Dr. Harter is doing here. Through Miracle Valley's web site I discovered what happened to Miracle Valley over the years and what is now taking place. I registered to receive email updates about Miracle Valley and the more I saw and read, the more I felt drawn in to this place. Making a long story short, after many telephone calls and emails, I am here and looking forward to seeing God bring into place once again not only what Miracle Valley once was, but what God wants Miracle Valley to become in this present time. Before Jesus comes again there will be a mighty revival, one that will make all before it pale by comparison. A rich harvest of souls will be won to Christ and not only God's people, but also the world, will witness signs, wonders and miracles in such number and so far reaching, that millions will turn to Christ. What a wonderful time to be alive and part of what God is going to do. Miracle Valley has its place in this end-time revival. As men and women are trained and sent forth from here, God will confirm with signs, wonders, miracles and souls ushered into His kingdom! -John Evans  YOU MUST CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM JOHN EVANS

From the Lunkmarks

Hello Brother and Sister Harter, Just want to write a note, as we've been thinking about you all, and have honestly been PRAYING for you and for Miracle Valley.  We were thrilled when we received a phone call from Harvey Russell yesterday and he told us that he is going to be involved in some fund-raising for you, especially in the area of finding private investors to hold the note on MV, and reduce your interest payments.  We told him we're really thankful that the Lord has laid this on his heart.  We trust that this will be your turning point.  He also mentioned the possibility that Peter Contreras and Bud Yoder will be on the MV Board -- excellent choices as they've both shown their hearts to be with you and the restoration of the Bible School!  We certainly plan to do our part to encourage others, where they can be encouraged.  We can't worry about the Sanballats. Tim is still wanting to come to donate some work; however, we haven't seen our way clear to come just yet.  He wants to bring his tools, and we'd like to bring some money to help on materials, if possible.  Maybe it will all come together soon. Sister Harter, I was serious and will be working on, a list (and addresses) of the sons and daughters of people who used to be at the Valley.  Those kids are grown now and have children of their own -- a wonderful possibility for future Bible College students.  Many of these kids grew up playing around the grounds on the campus, and you might be surprised at their interest in what happens there, although they, themselves, are not Alumni.  I will try to get that list to you soon. I asked the Lord to give me a scripture for you, and my Bible opened to this one a few minutes ago, "Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not."  I chuckled, as that scripture was quoted a lot in the former days of Miracle Valley. We really enjoyed meeting both of you and having you in our home.  God bless in every way.  Grace & Tim Lundmark

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