SPIRITUAL HISTORY OF J.W. & MARILYN THOMAS


J.W. actually found the Lord when he was only twelve years old near the little town of Franklin, Pennsylvania. He lived next to a small United Brethern Church. A group called “The Gospel Singer Family” came to do a revival at the church and Jim was mesmerized by the great guitar playing of Ray Proper, (one of the brothers). This group also played on radio station WKRZ with Evangelist Katheryn Kuhlman at Oil City , Pa.

One night J.W. went forward and Ray led him to Jesus kneeling at the alter. He never forgot this experience of meeting Jesus. J.W. went on to be an accomplished guitar player himself, even playing with some of the Grand Ol’ Opry stars.

J.W. And Marilyn met as he played and she sang at an outdoor park in Pennsylvania, (the rest is history!). They married in 1958 and had five fine sons and one adopted son, all of course are all fine musicians; and all know the Lord personally. Marilyn found the Lord later and they decided not to pursue a music career. They instead wanted to raise their family in a Christian home and not be on the road all the time playing music.

They had the wonderful experience of working on the Billy Graham Crusade committee for one and a half years. The Forgotten Treasure Ministry was born out of that experience. That was twenty one years ago. They have never looked back.

J.W. has contacted a serious lung problem which has slowed him down considerably, but Marilyn carries on vigorously by the power of the Holy Spirit and a crew of about seventy volunteers.

They also have two music CD’s, with most of the songs (words and music) by J.W. or Marilyn. Only the Lord knows what he has in store for the rest of their lives. J.W. turns seventy in June 2005 and Marilyn’s age is -------------?( ha ). We look forward to serving the bread of life to the elderly , (which we are not ). Won’t you join us.

There’s a Treasure Waiting for You.

For All The Forgotten Treasure...

Sincerely,

Marilyn Thomas