Margit and I both were initially apprehend of
the Lord and saved when we
were in our late 20's. That was in the summer of 1971.
We first attended a Southern Baptist church for less than a year, which
was well for us for that nine month season. From the onset we were looking for all that
was possible from the Lord, and it was not long before we received the baptism
of the Holy Spirit due to attending a Sonship/Kingdom, home
fellowship. We thought nothing could be added to such a wonderful experience;
but to our pleasant surprise, there was more, much more! It was not long before
the revelation of Sonship came, and then we began to see God's ultimate plan and
infinite grace to humanity.
For three or so years we attended that
fellowship where a dear brother by the
name of Herbert L. Rogers taught us much. (He died in 1986 at age of 93). He
introduced us to George Hawtin and Ray and Doris Prinzing's studies which added
much to our understanding. During those early days, we met and
became close friends to J. Preston and Lorain Eby who have been very rich
blessings in our lives. We are not with them as often as we would like, but do
visit and fellowship periodically (we live only 90 miles north of their home
where live outside of
El Paso, Texas.
There are more whose hearts are one with ours, but there are too many to mention
by name. Nevertheless, we stand together in this great hour of the closing of an
old age and the beginning of the new, as God prepares the unveiling of His Sons
in glory.
Margit was born and raised in Germany, where I met and married her while
stationed there during my three-year commitment to the army. We have three grown
children (two sons and a daughter) who gave us ten grandchildren with one,
Christopher Michael Restaino, who died at 19 year of age March 9, 2005. I was born in Alamogordo,
New Mexico and raised on a
farm. But after my discharge from the army I became a barber/hairstylist, which
lasted until 1987 when we went into the ministry full-time.
Our primary service to the Lord consists of writing The Pathfinder Bible studies
(since 1982). These publications are sent out on a free will offering basis. We
would be remiss to market the priceless Word of God. To do so would serve on to cheapen it.
Although the offerings that come our way are greatly appreciated, it is not necessary to give in order to receive
our studies and remain on our mailing list. Whether one gives or doesn't give,
this is left in the hands of the Lord and in the hearts of our readers. This way
we do not merchandise the word or become Kingdom beggars. The work we do here is
the Lord's business, and what our reads give is also the Lord's business. Therefore, giving is between
our subscribers and their Business-Head, and not us. This relieves us from
much stress.
Margit and I do not pastor a church. The congregation we are in fellowship with is scattered
around the
world, and our contact with them is generally through The Pathfinder and their
letters of response. We also travel to be in ministry with various churches, fellowships,
home groups, and individuals as the Lord directs. We are closely associated with
a local fellowship in the home of Bert & Hilda Hernandez in El Paso, Texas. They are true
jewels in the Kingdom of God. We also meet periodically here in Alamogordo in
the home of our dear friends of many years and co-laborers in Christ, John and Ella Arvizu-Clark.
Hopefully, this brief summary will help in getting to know more about
us. We pray that you will...
Be blessed today and always in the joy of
life,
Elwin & Margit Roach
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