Paul & Rita Norcross

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Paul & Rita Norcross left a comment for Melanie Davis Dands

"Hi Melanie and god bless your beautiful heart! It is now June and I am just getting around to reading this site....so sorry to have neglected it and not seeing your precious note.

Rita and I are doing great, kids (3) all on their own (mostly). Our…"

Paul & Rita Norcross left a comment for Melinda Stinnett

"Hi Melinda! God bless you wonderful heart! Rita and I are so blessed to hear from you! God is so good! We are doing great, and God is still as awesome as ever. We're in western Massachusetts. Where are you?
Love and joy in the Holy Ghost to you…"

Paul & Rita Norcross left a comment for John & Vicki-Lynn Ellis

"Hi Vicki! What a sweet note -- thanks for your love in writing it! Rita will be blessed when I tell her. We are so thankful -- God is soooooooo good! Hope all has been awesome with you. I'm slow to look at the Corps site, so sorry for taking so long…"

Paul & Rita Norcross left a comment for Laurie Coggins

"God bless you Laurie! Boy that sure is a long time ago...but God is so good! Rita and I are blessed and thankful, last teen is still home but going to local college, older boys are (1) married with the other getting married in 3 weeks. Both are…"

Paul & Rita Norcross left a comment for Paul Goodrich

"It'd be great to see you Paul! We live about 3 hours drive west of Boston on a farm way out in the country. So although it would not be a short detour from Boston, it'd still be great to see you!

Love in Christ...He's coming back soon!
--Paul and…"

Paul & Rita Norcross left a comment for Emily Kittredge Hummel

"Emily,
I remember now! It had to have been in 1978-79 when Rita and I were in Arlington, MA just outside of Boston. It's great to hear from you! What are you up to now?
Love in Christ,
--Paul"

Paul & Rita Norcross left a comment for Paul Goodrich

"Hey God bless you Paul in the mighty name of Jesus Christ! I think I'm a little slow to read my Way Corps messages -- just saw yours and was soooooo blessed! Great to see your smiling face brother! God is very good and kind and gracious to us. Rita…"

Paul & Rita Norcross left a comment for Anita Farwell

"Thanks Anita and God's wonderful blessings to you this day in the name of Jesus Christ -- He really is coming back...real soon! We wait for Him with an eagerness that needs to be more zealous, not less, with the passing of time. The only way we can…"

Paul & Rita Norcross left a comment for Anita Farwell

"Hi Anita and God bless your wonderful heart! Yup, sure do remember you! I remember how enthusiastic you always seemed to be -- I'll that still the case! Rita and I are doing great -- just celebrated our 33rd wedding anniversary...well, we really…"

Paul & Rita Norcross left a comment for Glenda Sue Morris

"Hey Glender & AJ! I'm like lightning when it comes to answering e-mail -- sorry for taking so long! Yup, you guys are tops -- Rita and I can't help but smile and be so blessed whenever you both come to mind. It was a really special being with you in…"

Paul & Rita Norcross left a comment for Cliff Adelman

"Hey Cliff! God bless your wonderful heart in the name that is truly awesome, Jesus Christ! Sorry it took so long to answer your e-mail from Sept-- it's been far too long that I looked over the Ways Corps site. But I was actually thinking about you…"

Paul & Rita Norcross left a comment for Karen LaRosa

"Hi Karen! I've been really slow in getting back on to the Way Corps site, but I sure was blessed to see your note! Rita and I still laugh at the memory of when you told us in Boston about your speeding escapades at 118 mph in years before. What a…"

Paul & Rita Norcross left a comment for Elizabeth Slater McEwen (Liz)

"What a blessing to hear from you Liz! Wow -- that was a few Thanksgivings ago. Rita sure thinks of you very fondly -- credit union days I think. God is so good, and he loves us so much. It's a special treat to have a friend like you Liz.
With all…"

Paul & Rita Norcross left a comment for Wendy Gould

"Hi Wendy! I've been meaning to write to you because I finally figured out that you were a part of leading one of our twigs in our first year in the Corps at Emporia. So I wanted to apologize for being so slow to remember how wonderful and precious…"

Paul & Rita Norcross left a comment for Rita Migliore

"Hallelujah Rita! We sure are excited, and thanks for your kind thoughts on the Dining Book. I'd love to see Bob Sorge's stuff....The Lord really is bringing His people together, out of the caves, making one nation. What a time to be alive for…"

Paul & Rita Norcross left a comment for Sara Maynard

"Thanks for your loving note Sara! You're right, this website is a lot of fun. God is so good! Love you lots,
--Paul & Rita"

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Birthday:

November 1

Age:

Way Corp group(s) I was in

10th

Where I live

Massachusetts

Married or Single

Married

About Me

God is so awesome. Come visit us on our website at www.KingdomFaithMinistries.Org!

My Interests

In off time I like to putter around the farm -- cutting trees, running my sawmill, trying to finish 20 year old projects like a barn, chicken coop, etc. We live are surrounded by state forest. Lots of bear, deer, turkey, fox and coyotes, and our little Brittany who goes crazy whenever he sees a bird.

Employment or Career

We moved to Massachusetts in 1988 to a small farm. Paul took an engineering project manager's job, and Rita started working in the local hospital. Paul stayed in the the Navy reserves as an O-5 Commander, and in about '92 the Lord told him to lay it down after 17 years of service. The project engineering manager's job gradually grew into being engineering manager for various fortune 500 corporation manufacturing plants. One day while in the middle of praise and worship, the Lord told Paul to stop doing the home church and go to a little local church. After about three months they asked Paul to become the pastor. Then the Lord told him to lay down the engineering also and come back to full time ministry. (He later saw how both the Navy and the engineering had become false identities that competed with Christ in his life. How wonderful God is! He's jealous over His kids!) The first assignment He gave Paul after a couple of mission trips (India and Romania) was to write a book to teach people how to hear His voice clearly and confidently. It's been 11 years since then, and 9 books and lots of missions work later. 'Still pastoring that little country church, as well as doing the traveling/teaching/writing/missions thing in Africa, India, Pakistan and Guatemala mostly. Rita and I are so blessed! We started doing work under the name of Kingdom Faith Ministries International, and have a website at www.kingdomfaith.org . Anyway, that's the thumbnail. The website postings really tell a more complete picture. As you can see, the Lord has continued to have me write newsletters. He is remarkable and I am very grateful to Him allowing me to be a part of what He is doing. We have three wonderful children, two boys and a girl. The boys are paramedics/EMT's and on their own now, and the empty nest thing is happening. Our daughter is about to graduate from college and is into raising Arabian purebred horses here at the farm. The oldest son is married and we sure enjoy being grandparents! Rita was the primary home school teacher, and we are camped out on 90 acres in a wonderful cedar log home on a hilltop. It's so cool to see the snow falling through the pine trees. But the best part of all is being able to sit beside the wood stove and pray, and enjoy the quiet fellowship alone with our King and with our heavenly Father. He is so good and gracious. With this holiday season past, I thought a lot about the wise men. Yesterday I taught on how the wise men were pre-prepared with anticipation and teaching as they looked for the signs in the stars for the coming Messiah. Five hundred years after Daniel taught the Magi in Nebuchanezzar's court to be looking for the Messiah, they were still diligently seeking the signal of His coming. And when they saw it in the heavenlies, they did the enormous journey of over 1500 miles to come to where they were directed by "His star." This was no small accomplishment, and it took them approximately 14 months to make the journey. I want to stay full of expectation for His coming. Each day I want to diligently seek His arrival. Each day in our prayer closet I look forward to meeting Him in that place He went to go prepare, so that "where I am, you may be also." But that day when we shall see Him face to face is sure going to be awesome!

Music I Like

Never been big on music. Instead it's more fun to listen to what the Spirit of God is saying on the inside in the secret place of the Most High! But my favorite songs have always been "Just a Closer Walk With Him" and "Until Then."

Books I Like

Well, I'm kind of prejudiced. I guess I like the ones the Lord has given me to write.

Television I like

Huh?

Movies I like

someday....

Sports Teams I like

Last superbowl I caught was in 1968 -- Green Bay packers. That was probably also the last football game I ever watched. But when with others who get excited about a sports team, I can usually get into it. It was great being in Guatemala and seeing some high-charged folks cheering for their favorite soccer teams. I got really into soccer with them.

Website 1

https://www.kingdomfaith.org

My Email Address:

kingdom8@juno.com

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Melanie Davis Dands January 6, 2013 at 12:42pm

I will never forget you two.Erica is doing secret missions. I knew after all she went through to survive at birth that she had a calling and wow you would not believe what she has done with her life. She graduated from Messiah college and went into missions with her husband. I AM NOW GOING TO BE A GRAMMY FOR THE FIRST TIME. All of this is thanks to you for pushing me to go see Dr Zuspan. Hugs and kisses to you both and Happy New Year!!! Melanie Davis Dands
Melinda Stinnett July 3, 2010 at 1:02pm

I am in Chicago which is home - born and raised in the southern suburbs. Moved here in 1983 and have been in my home since 1985! So glad I finally joined this site and am reconnecting with old friends like you two!
Blessings
Melinda
John & Vicki-Lynn Ellis October 29, 2009 at 7:45am

He is over, above and beyond our comprehension!
Thank God! And He always takes care of His own.
Don't you LOVE it?
John & Vicki-Lynn Ellis April 15, 2009 at 5:52am

Paul & Rita!
John and I, used to be Vicki Christensen, Vicki-Lynn send you our love, with fondest memories.
We remember both of you as being some of the kindest people we know.
God bless you, in Christ,
John & Vicki-Lynn Ellis
Emily Kittredge Hummel February 2, 2009 at 4:19am

Thanks for writing! "Fuzzy" is a great word to use about memories from the '70's :-) ... maybe we were together in New England at some point in time? And or, we met while at the European WOW festival in England in 1978 -- my first big event with the ministry. Life changing to say the least.

Orono, Maine, and Northampton, as well as Winchester, Massachusetts were my stopping grounds in my teens and early twenties. A "groupie" of the wonderful group of Boston Wows in '78-'79, I even got to live with a family of WOWs in Lexington the second half of that year, then went WOW myself the next year ... Regardless of all that, it is wonderful to read up on you and know that God continues to do His awesome work in your lives! Love and Blessings!
Paul Goodrich February 2, 2009 at 2:39am

Hey Brother,

George told me you are up in MA area. I work in Boston and out on the Cape from time to time. Mayby I can head your way after I do my business some trip.

Paul
Anita Farwell January 15, 2009 at 3:26pm

THANK YOU again for the true and loving words you wrote! I am going to use them in my next letter to about 3600 people. My thoughts have been running along the lines of "I will not allow my peace to be shaken or "taken" away from me by the things going on in the world." The need still is to "be still and KNOW that He is God" and His Son, Jesus Christ.
Hugs to you both!
Anita Farwell January 7, 2009 at 6:03pm

What a blessing to hear from you, and to see you and RIta are doing beautifully!! Wouldn't expect anything else. You were to me, then, a fine example of a couple who lived a balanced and tender life. In reference to your profile above, I teach or constantly remind my children of Christ's return too. "Did you hear the trumpet?!!" I ask them. They know what I'm referring too.. and lovingly but in their teenage way, give me the "teenage look" of, that's mom. And I teach them, "it's God in Christ in you" too as often as possible. It's such a HUGE reality, how can one not get excited when one thinks and ponders it!!! I will go visit your website...your hearts do my heart GOOD! God bless you and your family. :-)
Anita Farwell January 5, 2009 at 12:29pm

Paul! Paul! It's sooo good to see you and Rita on this site. Hope you remember me. We worked together briefly, or maybe in the same vicinity at HQ, when I worked in the Int'l & ROA depts. and you did Military Outreach. I was Anita Intriago back then. God bless you and fam. Enjoyed reading the above profile too and your mini-sharing. Thank you! Hugs! Anita (Intriago) Farwell
Barbara Gluckin Tompary January 3, 2009 at 3:39pm

God bless you Paul and Rita. It is humbling to read your "about me" because it is not about you at all! Praise the Lord for the joy-filled work you are doing for Him. I love you, Barbara