Dear Reverend

May 1, 1999

Dear Reverend Carson,

I really hate to ask you this, but could you please return the $100 I donated yesterday to the Abused Women's Fund? I just realized my food pantry is very low and am not sure I will be able to buy food before my next government check. Plus, my 86-year old mother fell last night and broke her arm. She is okay, but now I have to hire someone to feed her while I am cleaning rooms at the local motel.

I found out this morning my insulin has gone way up in price, so there's an added expense I wasn't counting on. These drug companies have us under control and it seems as though I'm backed in a corner with the high insulin price.

The money will be paid back to you. In a few weeks I will be getting more than $600 back on my federal income tax, so I can repay you then.

My mother and I watch you faithfully every week and we appreciate your ministry so much. The Abused Women's Fund you set up is such a good thing.  

You can easily put the $100 back directly in my account as I donated it electronically, so you have the authority to return it. If you have any questions, you have my telephone number on file.

Thank you so much for everything you do and I'm looking forward to your next broadcast.

Sincerely,

Lizzie Laman

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May 3, 1999

Dear Elizabeth,

It is so good to hear from you, my dear!

I am so sorry to hear your momma has broken her arm. I will put her on our prayer list and we will pray continuously for a smooth recovery.

The Abused Women's Fund helps hundreds of women every month. We find them a safe place and also provide them with legal aid for getting out of such horrific situations that they have lived in for a long time. These women have been so grateful to us; some even come back and volunteer for our ministry after they have fully recovered from their trauma.

Just this week we house two women that came straight to us from the local hospital. One had been stabbed by a jealous ex-boyfriend and the other had been beaten almost to death by her husband. Long prison sentences are expected for both men. Our Abused Women's Fund allowed us to step right in this emergency situation and help. We didn't have to wait for money to be raised nor did we have to borrow any. I thank you and everyone else who has stepped up to the plate for these women!

I want to address your insulin issue. Elizabeth, you have already sown the seed. Now all you have to do is follow through in continuous prayer. Read your Bible for the answer! God has already blessed you with a job and an elderly momma who has outlived her friends! Rejoice!

Please spend the next few hours in prayer, as I will for you. God will answer your medical prayers.

Praise Be To The Highest!

Reverend John P. Carson

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May 15, 1999

Dear Reverend Carson,

I do appreciate the lengthy reply you sent a couple of weeks ago.  

From the deepest part of my heart, I have been praying and watching your broadcasts. I'm also spending a few hours everyday reading my Bible.

They have cut my hours at the motel down to 10 a week because of this terrible economy, but I still feel the strength in your message.

I will continue to pray and support your ministry, especially the Abused Women's Fund. You have a great day, Reverend.

In God's name,

Elizabeth

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May 15, 1999

Dear Elizabeth,

I like the way you said you felt the strength in my message. You are very open to helping others, and also tuning in on their feelings. You have a gift for this and I have something that I think will benefit both you and your momma.

I am offering up a Holy Healing Handkerchief only to a specific few. You have been chosen as a recipient. All you have to do, for a small donation, is to carry the handkerchief with you at all times and once a day gently rub the piece across your face. It will bring healing, and in some cases, good fortune.

A specific linen handkerchief has been prayed over by me and is ready for you. I have included prayers of healing for you and your momma. I am looking at it right now and it can be mailed as soon as we receive your donation. This will bring you everlasting joy and is a sure way to be closer to our Lord and Savior.

The suggested donation for the Holy Healing Handkerchief is $49.95 plus $12 for shipping and state tax, which will be determined upon your zip code RDIF code that we already have in our system. You may send cash or check, but remember there is a $35 fee for returned checks.

This amazing handkerchief can be yours today! Treat it as you would anything of great respect. I am predicting complete healing for both you and your momma.

In Jesus Name,

Rev. Carson

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May 17, 1999

Dear Rev. Carson,

Thank you so much for the offer of this Holy gift. I cannot turn down something so honorable. Jesus is the great Healer!

I am low on funds, but I held a quick yard sale yesterday and made enough to cover the Holy Healing Handkerchief. Plus I cleaned out my closet! A check is enclosed and I look forward to receiving your blessings.

God Bless,

Elizabeth Laman

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May 31, 2023

Dear Reverend Carson, 

I hate to be a pest, but now I am thinking the Holy Handkerchief has gotten lost in the mail. It’s been two weeks since I have sent off my check for it and I haven’t received it.

Should I contact the post office? Is there a tracking number?

My poor momma fell again yesterday and this time she broke the arm opposite of the hand that was already broken. She is weak and frustrated and we can’t seem to catch a break.

Remember to check on the handkerchief, and thanks for all you do.

Sincerely,

Liz Laman

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June 2, 1999

Dear Elizabeth,

I am so sorry. There was an error on our part regarding your order and the person making the mistake has been disciplined.

Remember you can do express shipping with a guaranteed delivery of two days! Only $29.95. Your order will be mailed off in the morning. In order to get a tracking number, it will be an extra $10, but well worth your peace of mind! If we don’t get a phone call or email from you today, it will be sent regular delivery with no tracking. Its all up to you!

Regards,

Reverend Carson

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      June 2, 1999

Dear Reverend,

I DO want the express shipping with the tracking number!

I am sending an extra $39.95 to cover those charges. Thank you so much and so sorry for the employee firing. I hate that it happened.

My blood sugar was 180 this morning and I have stayed on my diabetic diet. Stress must have caused it to rise. I am trying to keep it low.

Looking forward to days of healing.

Faithfully yours,

Liz Laman

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June 2, 1999

Dear Elizabeth,

I cast out those diabetic demons in Jesus’ name!

A special prayer was said for you regarding your blood sugar.  

God is good all the time! More prayer on your part may be required to get a hold of the blood sugar devil! Please keep up the prayer!

In Jesus Name,

Reverend John Carson

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June 18, 1999

Reverend Cason,

I finally received the handkerchief and have a question. I don’t mind getting a used handkerchief because it probably has many prayers put into it. My only concern was the hole in the middle of it. Should I send it back?

Faithfully yours,

Liz

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June 19, 1999

Dear Elizabeth,

No! Do not send it back. This is the devil trying to infiltrate himself into my work! I have had this happen before with a prayer client and he doubled up on his prayers and donations and the cloth became whole again!  

Please follow the Lord on this one! Pray, pray, and pray some more! If you can raise your monthly donation a tiny bit, it would,are a tremendous difference. Believe and trust me - it always helps.

In God’s Name,

Reverend Carson.

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June 18, 1999

Dear Reverend Carson,

I can update my donations a bit, and I can certainly give more time on my prayer as I was notified yesterday afternoon that I had been laid off from my job because of the poor economy.

Momma and I are having to rely on the food bank this month, so it should all work out. We are on our knees praying to the Lord day and night. Momma’s hand has healed thanks to your ministry and her arm is getting better. My blood sugar will not go down!

I will do anything to bring down the sugar, as my momma needs me for so many things. If you think an extra one time donation would help just let me know! I am starting to feel some of the side effects of this terrible disease called diabetes.

Please help,

Liz

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June 21, 1999

Dear Elizabeth,

Yes! An extra one time donation can certainly help! We recommend a minimum 0f $50, as we now have taken on an additional cause of helping homeless people transition into apartments.

God Bless you, Lizzie!

In His Name,

Rev. Carson

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July 5, 1999

Dear Reverend,

I am at a crossroads. Please help me and my mom.

The landlord has filed eviction papers on us but I am strong in the Lord! I read the Bible for 3 - 4 hours a day and pray at least that much. I am fighting the devil with all the strength I have.

Momma and I are hanging in there but it has become difficult for me to read. I think I’ve developed a case of fast growing cataracts.

Pray for us,

Lizzie

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July 19, 1999

Dear Elizabeth,

We have received your love offering and decided to send you another blessed handkerchief. Those cataracts are of the devil! Remember: God is stronger than any devil!

In Christ,

Reverend Carson.

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August 30, 1999

Dear Rev

A nurse has been kind enough to write this for me.

I’m in a hospital bed with IVs going and a feeding tube. I got really sick. But the Lord is strong!

The two blessed handkerchiefs are in each hand constantly. I squeeze them for comfort and feel the softness on them for the reminder of how lovely it will be in Heaven.

Momma unexpectedly passed away two weeks ago, but I wasn’t able to go to the funeral because I can’t see or walk. I heard that you officiated at the funeral and I want to express my forever gratitude.  

When I heard you were in charge of her funeral, my mind went to ease. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. Come see me please.

Blessings,

Liz

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September 10, 1999

Dear Elizabth,

What a lovely and thoughtful note! The Lord is pleased at your unwavering love.

When I heard your momma had passed, I knew I had to be there. It’s my duty to be there. I will come to see you, but please let me know exactly where you are.

Remember, it is customary to pay the preacher $200 for officiating at a funeral, especially if its a preacher you have never met. Also, my incidentals that day surrounding the funeral added up to be $127.10. You don’t have to pay it all now but we can set you up on a payment plan.

Elizabeth, keep holding those Holy Handkerchiefs tight. They will provide you much peace.

In His Name,

Reverend.

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Sept. 11, 1999

Dear Liz,

I forgot to mention there is a complimentary fee due to the pastor for making hospital calls. We can discuss it when I get there because of course you will get a discount.

With Peace,

Reverend.

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Sept 12, 1999

Dear Reverend,

I am not in the hospital, I am in the nursing home over by the River.

Christly Love,

Liz

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Sept 12, 1999

Dear Lizabeth,

I know where that nursing home is and will be by tomorrow. Please note that our policy is that nursing home visits are a little more costly than hospitals, but we can work that out when I come by. I will have a friend with me who is a godly man. He’s an attorney in my ministry and really has a gift for healing others.

I will see you tomorrow!

In His Name,

Rev. Carson