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August 2010

News has been dismal now for some time, especially in the economic sector. We have been ministering to so many who have lost jobs, homes, investments, and possessions. There are deep financial struggles weighing on many individuals and families. These struggles reach from the bottom to the top of the media industry.
This has hit us hard as well as we try to keep reaching out to pray with and encourage others. I made a trip to check our PO Box in Duarte today and it was empty again. We have had only 2 contributions since Aug. 1st. I called Patty to let her know, and her depth of discouragement is to the point I feel her faith and trust is crumbling, and I feel helpless to encourage and comfort her. Admittedly, this has been the worst summer financially since we began Media Focus in 85. Yet we face some of the greatest opportunities of ministry that we have ever had. We scratch our heads and wonder...

I sought the Lord for strength this morning in His Word. I pray the words of encouragement He gave me will help you all as well.
He led me to Jeremiah 17: 5 to 8 which basically says, those who trust in men will dwell in a desert place, but those who place their trust in the Lord will be like a tree planted on a river bank. Wars, famine, drought, economic upheavals, what ever, that tree will stay green and bear fruit. (It all boils down to who will we trust, and will the circumstances in our lives sway our trust? Or will we be a people who walk by faith and not by sight?) Pretty scary when food on the table runs out and bills pile in....and income drops or is wiped out. Then as the pressure mounts, again the question. Will you hold the line and trust God or cave and panic into doing something totally out of the will of God for your life to try and do it on your own. Trust is easy to say but harder to live. God help us!

After that I spent much time in prayer by name for those I know of having financial and other trials and severe challenges. Just wanted you to know and I wept tears for you as I lifted you up before the Lord our God.

Patty and I do covet your prayers as well for us and the Ministry of Media Focus, and will be most grateful for your much needed financial support as you are able. Thank you, dear friends. Keep trusting God and May He bless you richly,
Johnny & Patty Probst.

In a day when most are concerned about what happens between a couple, when people think of John & Patty, may they see what happens through them.

Your Prayers,along with your tax deductible checks to Media Focus, mailed to: P.O.Box 618--Duarte,Ca. 91010 or donations made on www.media-focus.org ,enables this ministry to continue forward. God Bless!

November 2010

This summer we reached the 25 year mark in ministry as Chaplain of Media Focus, PTL!. It was in July of 1985 we stepped out in faith with basically the clothes on our backs and began a ministry into the Media Industry, and what a miracle ministry it has been to the Glory of God our Father.
At one point we had 14 bible studies meeting weekly in various studio lots. Some of those are still meeting.
We held a Producers/Directors breakfast in the NBC commissary for 8 years. Friday Night Live in the same location for 5 years.
Media Focus Hollywood luncheon at the Roosevelt Hotel for 2 years.
We broadcast Media Focus radio show that aired across the country in various locations for 4 years.
In addition, we hosted a Writers group, A prayer group which met and lifted up needs in the Industry, and an Orange Co. chapter.
In recent years the Lord has focused our ministry to be Chaplain to those in the Entertainment Industry, and has opened to us incredible doors of ministry opportunities. No fanfare, just quiet day to day reaching out to the hurting behind the scenes. So specific group, we may be meeting a CEO one day, an actor, or grip the next, whomever God places in our path.

Not only are the accomplishments a miracle of God, but in looking back we are humbled to see how much He has done with so little.
Patty and I have operated on a financial edge for 25 years. In that time, Media Focus has never accrued any debt nor has it ever topped $50,000 in donations in a given year, We have never had the luxury of businesses that will place yearly gifts of $100,000 or more, nor have we ever had persons of wealth who wouldn't blink an eye at writing a check for $50.000. ( Patty and I hear of that with other ministries and think, 'Wow! One check like that along with what our partners give would stretch one year into two.' Of course, we praise God for His blessings to those other ministries and for what they are doing.)
Anyway, the Lord has chosen to fund Media Focus through family, friends, and partners like you, and we are truly grateful. Thank you all for standing with us over the years in prayer and your support. We love you.

Now let us rejoice in the great things our Lord has done and give Him all the Glory!
We are here for you. Please let us know how we can serve and encourage you.
Blessings in Christ,
Johnny & Patty

Checks to Media Focus or donations made through our web site, www.media-focus.org are tax deductible.

 

 

 

 

News Notes

Posted May 27, 2009

I believe it was about 1985, I went to a Media F.O.C.U.S. meeting and met Johnny and Patty Probst. It was the burden in their hearts for the people in the world of entertainment that touched me..........why didn't I think more about praying for and caring about people in the media/entertainment? Chaplain Johnny had access to the studios and to people in the entertainment industry and "walked the walk," not just "talked the talk." More......

Posted May 12, 2009

Rev.John Powell, a professor at Loyola University in Chicago, writes about a student in his Theology of Faith class named Tommy.

Some twelve years ago, I stood watching my university students file into the classroom for our first session in the Theology of Faith.

That was the day I first saw Tommy. My eyes and my mind both blinked. He was combing his long flaxen hair, which hung six inches below his shoulders. It was the first time I had ever seen a boy with hair that long. I guess it was just coming into fashion then. I know in my mind that it isn't what's on your head but what's in it that counts; but on that day I was unprepared and my emotions flipped. I immediately filed Tommy under "S" for strange... Very strange.

Tommy turned out to be the "atheist in residence" in my Theology of Faith course. He constantly objected to, smirked at, or whined about the possibility of an unconditionally loving Father/God. We lived with each other in relative peace for one semester, although I admit he was for me at times a serious pain in the back pew. More......

Posted April 15, 2009

Darrell Scott, the father of Rachel Scott, a victim of the Columbine High School shootings in Littleton , Colorado , was invited to address the House Judiciary Committee's subcommittee. What he said to our national leaders during this special session of congress was painfully truthful.. The following is a portion of the transcript:

'Since the dawn of creation there has been both good & evil in the hearts of men and women. We all contain the seeds of kindness or the seeds of violence. The death of my wonderful daughter, Rachel Joy Scott, and the deaths of that heroic teacher, and the other eleven children who died must not be in vain. Their blood cries out for answers.

'The first recorded act of violence was when Cain slew his brother Abel out in the field. The villain was not the club he used.. Neither was it the NCA, the National Club Association. The true killer was Cain, and the reason for the murder could only be found in Cain's heart.
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