Lonnell Johnson

Columbus, Ohio

Age: 82 Birthday: June 17

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Lonnell Johnson replied to Donna Hobbs Schleicher's discussion There Are Answers to Cancer!

"Donna,
Last night “I just happened to come across” Joe Murrati’s Way Corps page where he has downloaded some wonderful music that I enjoyed listening to. I returned today and left him a comment. As I scanned some of the comments on his page, I…"

Lonnell Johnson left a comment for Joe Murratti

"Hey, Joe,

Here is a quick note to say that I "happened to come across" your Way Corps page, and I lingered awhile and really enjoyed the musical selections that you downloaded. Larnelle Harris' rendition of I Corinthians 13 was especially moving,…"

Lonnell Johnson commented on John Richeson's video

"John,
I have couple of pictures of my late sister-in-law, Phyllis (Warren) Murdock, who was in the 10th Corps. There is also a picture of Phyllis and others taken at the Indiana Campus. Included in the picture is also Teresa Anderson, another…"

Lonnell Johnson commented on John Richeson's video

"John,
I have not visited The Way Corps site in some time, and I notice some additional names to the In Memoriam list. As I viewed this thoughtfully expressed tribute, I was once again moved to tears, as I reflected upon the goodness of God, for the…"

Lonnell Johnson left a comment for Eva (Christine Alleva) Maxson

"Hi Eva,
God bless. I have fond memories of your mom, as I am sure that you and so many others whose lives she touched will attest. Warm memories of beloved friends and family along with the Word of God provide the comfort that helps to sustain us in…"

Ted Ferrell replied to Lonnell Johnson's discussion Two Songs from the 6th Corps Choir

" Lonnnell
I don't have any of those songs in my collection. I suggest that you contact John Richeson perhaps he might have them because his wife Hope was in 6th. Corps . I pray that you do find those tunes.
God Bless You
Ted
"

Lonnell Johnson posted a discussion

Two Songs from the 6th Corps Choir

Does anyone have a recording of a two of the songs sung by the 6th Corps Choir? "When He Shall Come" and "My God and I."Those songs meant a great deal to me, and I occasionally hear them in my "inner ear," as I reflect upon my first teaching…

Lonnell Johnson posted a discussion

Thanks for the Birthday Greetings

To all my Way Corps friends and family: I invite you to stop by “Dr. J’s Apothecary Shoppe” and enjoy “A Birthday Blog: The Great Adventure Continues.” http://drlej.wordpress.com/2011/06/17/a-birthday-blog-the-great-adv... so…

Mike and Lisa Tracy replied to Lonnell Johnson's discussion Grand Opening: Dr. J's Apothecary Shoppe

"Hey Dr. J - there is a lot on the shelves of that apothecary and it is going to take some serious browsing time! Thanks for sharing all of it for sure. I am thankful for your life and your ministry and the gentle prod to reflect upon God's…"

Lonnell Johnson posted a discussion

Grand Opening: Dr. J's Apothecary Shoppe

Dear Family and Friends,I am sending out an invitation to join me in a celebration of a most significant event that occurred 40 years ago. In 1971 I “enlarged my commitment to serve God” and volunteered to be a part of The Way Corps, a ministry…

Lonnell Johnson replied to Lonnell Johnson's discussion Looking for a recording of "Doulos" by Dean Ellenwood

"My thanks goes to Debra Ferrell who informed me that Dean Ellenwood had recorded "Doulos" on his CD "God Bless You, vol. 1." Her beloved Ted had suggested that I contact Dean to see if he had an mp3 of the song. When Ted sent me Dean's email…"

Lonnell Johnson commented on Debra (Rosenburg) Ferrell's video

"Debra,

Thanks so much for sharing the information regarding Dean Ellenwood's recording of "Doulos" on his CD. Your beloved, Ted, had sent me Dean's contact information and suggested that I ask him about obtaining an mp3 of the song. Dean…"

Debra (Rosenburg) Ferrell replied to Lonnell Johnson's discussion Looking for a recording of "Doulos" by Dean Ellenwood

"Dean put it on his CD "God Bless You Vol 1"."

Jeff Stanley replied to Lonnell Johnson's discussion Pentecost--The Birthday of the Church

"Yeah, the abuse stuff got bad in the U.S. too, of course. At HQ and on the field. As a matter of fact it continued here after even after our "early" split.

My email is jeff@biblicalresearchjournal.org

Here, there, or in the air.

God bless,
Jeff"

Jeff Stanley replied to Lonnell Johnson's discussion Pentecost--The Birthday of the Church

"Sorry, I'm still editing out a few errors. I'll post what I had above here...

Okay, this thing is going to get indented too much, methinks. As we keep going back and forth, are these posts going to get narrowed down to one word wide? eek!
…"

Karl Edwards replied to Lonnell Johnson's discussion Pentecost--The Birthday of the Church

"Hi Jeff

I have added to this post because as you quite rightly said the indentation is ridiculous and there is actually no reply option that I can see on your last post. I assume there is a limit on how far the indentation can go.

Had a quick…"

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Gender

Male

Location

Columbus, Ohio

Birthday:

June 17

Age:

Way Corp group(s) I was in

Second

Where I live

Columbus, Ohio

Married or Single

Married

About Me

I have been blessed to have enjoyed a rich and wonderfully diverse life with a variety of focal points, some of which start with the letter "P." I have been a PHARMACIST, POET, PROFESSOR, PASTOR, and PUBLISHER, among a number of other careers.

My Interests

My passion for the Word of God burns more intensely than ever. I continue to write and teach. I have traveled to Dakar, Senegal and Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, where I made some most satisfying connections with fellow believers.From September, 2007 to June, 2008 I served as Dean of Middle School at Sonshine Christian Academy in Columbus, Ohio, where I also taught 7th and 8th grade science and 6th and 8th grade language arts. Without a doubt it was the most challenging year of my more than 25 years in academe. Within a week at the end of the school year, I was on a two-week short term mission trip in Los Cabos, Mexico where I ministered at a bilingual Christian school. While there, the entire previous year made sense, as I recognized that all things work together for the good, to those who love God to those who are the called according to His purpose. "Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good."

Employment or Career

During my stint as a draftee in the US Army in 1967, in the thick of the Viet Nam conflict, I was not only introduced to The Way International but I also experienced the joys of classroom teaching when I taught pharmacy technicians at the Medical Field Service School in San Antonio, TX. Nine years later as an adjunct instructor at The Way College of Emporia, I taught New Testament History among other courses which gave me a taste of teaching on the collegiate level, and after earning my doctorate in English, I have continued to teach on the university level for more than thirty years. Here is a link to an article published in the National Education Association Journal in which I discuss my journey into academe via a most intriguing route. http://www.nea.org/assets/img/PubThoughtAndAction/TAA_03_06.pdf

Music I Like

I enjoy all kinds of music, from opera to jazz and blues, not to mention gospel and contemporary praise and worship. I even like Country Music, in small doses, however. I like it all. Indeed, as the Poet (C'est Moi) says: "All music seems to mirror me, Express all of my innermost hopes and joys. My soulful melancholody ennobled by the rich chords' counterpoise."

Books I Like

Aside from the Bible, which still brings me untold joy, particularly the Psalms, I enjoy reading, teaching, researching and writing in the area of African American literature. One of the most moving book I have ever read is a novel by Ernest J. Gaines, A LESSON BEFORE DYING. Another work which had a similar kind of profoud impact upon me was WILD AT HEART by John Eldredge whose non-fiction work had a similar theme as the novel by Gaines. Unfortunately I don't have as much opportunity to read for pleasure as I would like, but I still love to read.

Television I like

I seldom watch television.

Movies I like

Movies that I have particularly enjoyed were The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe" along with "Akeelah and the Bee", one of my all-time favorites. There was a HBO version of "A Lesson Before Dying" which was disappointing in light of how moving the novel was.

Sports Teams I like

I'm not into sports to that degree that I have favorite teams. I enjoy watching basketball and other team sports, especially OSU and some of the other Big Ten Schools.

Website 1

https://www.examiner.com/christian-spirituality-in-columbus/lonnell-johnson

Website 2

https://www.brandmelive.com

My Email Address:

ljohns10@insight.rr.com

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Mike and Lisa Tracy November 18, 2007 at 3:43pm

Lonnell,

Can Lisa and I send something to you at the address for Ambassador Press? We want to make sure it would get to you.

Mike
Joe Murratti November 18, 2007 at 12:45pm

Greetings Rev. Lonnell, You'll never know what that article in The WAY mag..on DOULOS, DOULES, did for me..how slavery has been distorted and TRUE freedom & service only comes when we truly SELL-OUT to our one & only LORD & MASTER(kurios) JESUS CHRIST. It set me on a quest of a lifetime to understand this truth to this day...IT"S A DAILY WALK, a JOURNEY,not a destination. THANKS for your STAND..AGAPEO(Forever the Greatest), Joe M.
Dan Moore November 18, 2007 at 11:43am

Lonnell,
I'd love to reach Reba if you have any her contact information. Feel free to pass along my email address: stretchmoore@earthlink.net. Please give my love and best to your wonderful wife. We do need to stay in touch.... 34 years since Baltimore... God is so gracious.
Dan
Mike and Lisa Tracy November 18, 2007 at 9:21am

Lonnell, we are looking forward to the works you mentioned, we will try to get to Barnes & Noble this week. For Thanksgiving, our son Samis bringing home 4 teammates from Puerto Rico that have never had a Thanksgiving such as we do here. We are pretty excited about it - and in planning our shopping this morning Lisa called it a "new shoes day" - a phrase that we have enjoyed and used so much over the years, right from your wonderful poem! Love to your family.

Mike and Lisa
Erich Altvater November 18, 2007 at 1:57am

Thanks for the full poem. One of our staff showed up one day with a purple wristband from his church as a reminder to be thankful and not complain. Now there are four of our staff wearing them. (They all work over in our office building while my office is over next to the shop.) This has had the side (intended?) effect of wrapping a love blanket around my business partner, whose desk is within growling distance of all of them. I am very proud of them and how they are taking a stand. Good News Day was a way for me to contribute the other morning. Psalm 118:24 is a wonderful verse. If our cat (Gabriel) wakes me up early I sing it to him --I am not sure if he can quote it yet, but he purrs and I start the day out on the right foot.
Duke Clarke November 18, 2007 at 12:31am

Lonnell,
Cathi would love to hear from you her email is cec575@yahoo.com you can see our family picture on the "About" page of my site www.FindingGodRadio.com So glad to hear all is well and you can preach on Brother anytime you want.

Right now I am in VA visiting our youngest son who is in college at James Madison University, he plays football here so I came to see his last two games of the season. Now they go into the playoffs. I will be returning to the beautiful Sonoran desert today. Love to your family and do write Cathi, she would love to hear from you.
Duke
Duke Clarke November 17, 2007 at 4:07pm

Lonnell,
Great to see you again. It has been a long journey but here we are again. Charlene is on here and Ian (Doug). Glad to hear you are well and happy.
Love you,..Duke
Dan Moore November 17, 2007 at 7:20am

Lonnell,
So wonderful to hear from you. Sure has been a very long time since our experiences in Baltimore. My wife and I have been in NC for about 22yrs. Didn't you teach in Fayetteville at one time? I've always admired your calm and peaceful presence.
God bless,
Dan
Marion (Gevjan) Altvater November 17, 2007 at 3:39am

Oh Lonnell !
I was just getting ready to call you guys about this site and here you are! We miss you and Brenda so much. By God's grace we may visit somewhere or take a vacation together ! Send Brenda big love and a hug for me please.

Love and hugs,
Marion
Erich Altvater November 17, 2007 at 3:06am

It was an overcast day with a light drizzle this Thursday morning. Was the mood of the staff prepared? Were their faces set like a flint or just a little bit soggy around the edges?

With nary a thought I broke out in verse for them:
"It's a new shoes day. No way to lose day!"

Indeed, now fully committed I had to carry through with a convincing presentation as I struggled to recall the words of the great master. Should I stop? Is it true engineers can't rap? With renewed intent I pressed on to victory!!

...so it was with great delight to see your face only a day or so later. Marion and I esteem you and Brenda and your manner of going out and coming in with God's people.