For those of you who weren't able to be with us at the Time of Purification Conference this year, it was by far our best conference ever. I didn't think it could be better than '05 or '06 but God did exceedingly abundantly above any thing we could ask or think. Wednesday and Thursday, each service began to build and by Friday morning there was such a manifestation and a presence of God, that people did not want to leave any of the services.  By the time Friday night came, it was as if we could have stayed forever.  So many testimonies have already came in from men and women that verified the miraculous move of God.  The most important thing was the many salvations and rededications that took place.  I know all of this was a result of the special prayer meetings specifically called to intercede for the conference.  As I've many times said, nothing comes to heaven from to earth except through the channel of pryaer.  And the presence of God we experienced

For those of you who weren't able to be with us at the Time of Purification Conference this year, it was by far our best conference ever. I didn't think it could be better than '05 or '06 but God did exceedingly abundantly above any thing we could ask or think. Wednesday and Thursday, each service began to build and by Friday morning there was such a manifestation and a presence of God, that people did not want to leave any of the services.  By the time Friday night came, it was as if we could have stayed forever.  So many testimonies have already came in from men and women that verified the miraculous move of God.  The most important thing was the many salvations and rededications that took place.  I know all of this was a result of the special prayer meetings specifically called to intercede for the conference.  As I've many times said, nothing comes to heaven from to earth except through the channel of pryaer.  And the presence of God we experienced was definitely evidence of this truth.

After the conference, I was on the road again, this time ministering in Bermuda for three nights; my first time there. I came home only to get on another plane to preach at a Women's Conference in Wichita and back to Solid Rock for our Sunday services.

Right now I'm in California, visiting my daughter Renee and her husband, Doron.  We're getting things ready for their first baby, which happens to be my seventh grand child.  Can you believe it?  I told them seven was the number of completion so this should do it.

Oops, I forgot, about my son Lawrence.  He probably needs one or two.  Of course that is, after he gets married. 

I have a busy season ahead, so please pray for me and I hope you all have a blessed summer.  I'll be in touch...

Love,

Darlene
 

Hi. We are busy getting ready for the Time of Purification conference. Our registration is almost full, looks like we are going to be sold out. We are happy about that. This time of year is always hectic for me, preparing for the conference plus traveling to other conferences. I do have a few days off right now and have been enjoying my grandbabies. I had a root canal today and then my daughter dropped my grandson, Jude off at my house. She said he has been crying for me all day. We are tight, me and that little guy. He is so funny and always entertaining.

My assistant, Angela and my son, Lawrence had their second Singled Out service. It again was a huge success. They have a web site coming soon so we will keep you informed on that. I am amazed at how many singles there are out there. That's another reason I am excited about the dating site www.christiandatingforfree.com so if you are single check it out. They are growing very fast and I know of a few people at our church who have already found someone special.

Check out my itinerary page and see if I will be in your area soon. I would love to meet you!

God Bless,

Darlene

Well, I don't want anybody to envy me as I pack my suitcase for an 8 day ministry trip...Florida, Massachusettes, HAWAII, and then back to Florida! :) Isn't it sweet how God compensates us for our faithfulness and obedience?!

My new grandson's name is Ryder Lee! He is so precious! I wish you could have seen my two year old grandson, Jude, who is his brother, preaching Sunday night at the end of the service! I gave him my microphone because he kept saying, "Mom (that's what he calls me), I want to preach!" When I gave him the microphone, he went to the edge of the platform and started yelling, "The devil is bad and Jesus is good, and I am going to get Him some toys!" He kept saying, "Listen to me! Listen to me!" The people were applauding and laughing so hard. I had to take the microphone away from him and he lost his religion! ;)

Well, pray for me that I will return from Hawaii! lol I love you all!

I'm sitting in the waiting room at the Good Samaritan hospital in Cincinnati.
I just got to see my new grandson! He weighed 8 lbs 1 oz. I wish I could tell you his name
but they still haven't decided. I will try and have a picture as soon as possible. He
is so precious. This is my sixth grandchild. So now I've got 4 boys and 2 girls.

Well I just wanted to give y'all a quick update. The whole family is here to celebrate our latest blessing.

Take care and God Bless,

Darlene

I'm on a few days break from my travel. I just got back from speaking at Paula White's conference in Tampa, FL. It was one of the best conference's I've ever been a part of.  It was at the Sun Dome in Tampa, 10,000 people attended. Bishop Jakes, Noel Jones, and Paula... I've never heard them preach a better sermon than they did there. Of course they always do amazing, but they were spectacular. Order the tapes if you can.

I'm really looking forward to my daughter Renee and her husband Doron coming into town this Sunday. It will be my first time seeing her pregnant, I know she will look so cute. She is coming in for the birth of my youngest daughter Julie's baby. Julie is having a c-section on the 21st. Having a baby boy. Renee is due in August and Shawna, my asst, is due Sept 3rd so I'm gonna have babies, babies, babies.

I also want to mention my women's conference is coming up June 6-8. Time of Purification 2007. We are filling up faster than we ever have. I think it will be the best one yet. I hope you are planning to attend. I'm sure you will be blessed.

We are launching a new ministry at SRC called Singled Out for singles only. My son Lawrence will be heading it up along with my assistant Angela Mack. The first service will be on April 16th. If you live near the Tri-state area and are single we invite you to attend. Music, ministry and more. I will  be giving you more info on this ministry in the near future.

Just as I have breathed a sigh of relief, my nephews are now attacking the judge that ruled in our favor. Perhaps some of you may have seen this on Geraldo on Sunday night. Please let me tell you there was not one moment of truth in the 4.5 min segment.
 
I've also learned a few things about the media: They don't generally present a case fairly and instead choose to focus on the attention-getting parts, even if those parts are completely false (and more importantly not proven to be true). They even threw in a few false claims of their own. I talked to the reporter from Fox News for over an hour and he did not quote one thing that I said. That's the reason I have declined to go on any of these shows- I know how they twist and edit things and want Christians to look bad.
 
And we are by no means worried about this wrongful death suit. They have not one thing to support their accusations and I know the truth always wins just as it has already.

One reporter asked me if this has torn our family apart. I told him: on the contrary, our family has never been closer than it is now. The fact is that these kids were estranged from us and never a part of our close family unit to begin with. I continue to pray for them nonetheless.

Please continue to pray for them. My nephew called me on the phone multiple times on the day of the ruling and said some unsettling things. After finding out he had lost, he called to tell me, among other things, that he was going to do everything in his power to destroy me and that he would not stop until he did. Then he went on to say that he was going to destroy the judge, Butler County Probate Judge Randy Rogers, who ruled in the case. I remember his words because they were quite shocking- he stated to me that when he gets done with this Judge, the Judge won't be able to get a job at at McDonald's.

I hope that this gives you some perspective as to what I have been dealing with as well as the people who are involved. I thank you again for your prayers and support.

God Bless You,

Darlene

I know many of you have been wondering about the current status of the lawsuit that was brought against me regarding my Brother Wayne's estate. I really appreciate all of the supportive messages and thoughtful prayers that have been made on my behalf. Today we got some new information but I cannot go into it in great detail yet. Here is the most recent development as stated by the court:

The court did not remove Darlene Bishop as executrix of the estate.

In its 33 page opinion, the court cited that in every allegation of the children, there was no credible evidence supporting those allegations.

In addition, the court did not remove Darlene Bishop as trustee of the trust.

More details will be posted soon. Thank you again for your prayers and support. It means a great deal to me.

Love,

Darlene

PRESS RELEASE

DARLENE BISHOP

PERRY, ET AL v. BISHOP, ET AL.

The allegations made by Darrell Wayne Perry’s children are completely without merit. Darlene Bishop has not engaged in any inappropriate behavior and has not taken any actions not authorized by her late brother.

Perry appointed his sister, Darlene Bishop, executrix of his estate almost two years prior to his death.  The children are not beneficiaries under Darrell Wayne Perry’s will.  Under Perry’s will, the children are not entitled to any personal property or money.  However, despite this fact, Ms. Bishop allowed the children to take any and all items they desired from their father’s personal property. The children were notified of the estate sale of the remainder of their father’s personal property.  Practically from the date of Perry’s death, his children were represented by independent counsels who were in regular contact with the attorney for the estate.

In spite of the children’s allegations involving their father’s financial situation, Perry died with significant debts. Perry’s assets and debts have been accounted for in the Butler County Probate Court. Prior to his death, Perry also took advances against his royalty earnings, which stifled his earnings in 2005 and 2006.  This has been accounted for in the Probate Court.

Ms. Bishop has made a full accounting of the estate. It is unfortunate that the closing of the estate has been hindered by these baseless allegations. The children have subjected the estate to additional expense and cost.  To date, no one has brought to Ms. Bishop’s attention any asset wrongfully withheld from the estate.

Perry created a trust during his lifetime for the benefit of his children; however, he failed to fund the trust.  At the time of his death, there were no assets in the trust.  Thanks to Ms. Bishop’s efforts as Trustee, all royalty payments have been re-assigned to filter directly into the trust account.  Currently, royalty payments have been deposited into that account and will be distributed pursuant to the trust agreement once the estate has been closed. 

The children allege that the “catalog” of Perry’s music should be valued and listed as an estate asset.  However, the “catalog” is on record with at least 2 music-publishing companies, which own a significant portion of the “catalog.” The children have access to this “catalog” and have the ability to promote it at any time.  In fact, at least two of the children have been promoting their late father’s music freely.  Because of Ms. Bishop’s administration of the estate, any royalty proceeds from their efforts will automatically be deposited into the trust account for the children’s benefit.

Perry did not assign any life insurance policy proceeds to the trust account.  He named Ms. Bishop, in her individual capacity, beneficiary of a life insurance policy.  Perry did not name Ms. Bishop as beneficiary in her capacity as Trustee.  The children have failed to produce any evidence that Perry intended to name Ms. Bishop as beneficiary in her capacity as Trustee.

The allegation Ms. Bishop hastened her brother’s death is completely unfounded.  Ms. Bishop never advised him against medical treatment; instead, she either personally took him to his medical appointments or arranged for someone to do so.  Perry lived with Ms. Bishop for approximately one year of his illness during which time, one of the children also lived with her to help care for Perry.

The children’s allegations of wrongdoing stand in stark contrast to Ms. Bishop’s life’s work.  Not only is she a co-pastor of one of the most culturally diverse congregations in the greater Cincinnati area- with over 50 ministries that support our local communities,  but also her ministry currently provides care, maintenance and support for approximately 50 orphan children in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Ms. Bishop’s ministry has built nine churches on remote islands in the Philippines and her ministry provides support for the School of Christ in Beaumont, Texas. She has also founded and created the Darlene Bishop Home for Life, a sanctuary for troubled and pregnant teens. The Darlene Bishop Home for Life has ministered to over 100 girls and provided them with medical care and state of the art facilities.

            It is truly unfortunate that the children’s unfounded allegations have overshadowed the positive things her ministry has done for this community and beyond.

I'd just like to briefly respond to all of these allegations that have been printed in newspaper articles and online lately. I'm very sorry that I have not been able to say much in my defense but, as you know, lawyers always advise you to not make any statements until the end.

I would like to just say a few words because it's a terrible feeling when you think people are making such dreadful judgements about your character, your family and your life's work all based on untruths.

We just went to court about all of this on Friday the 5th and all of these allegations have been proven to be false. The Judge will make his ruling within the next couple of weeks so I can update you in more detail then. Again, Im sorry that I cannot say more now but I will make a full statement very soon after the judgement.

I appreciate all of your kind words and encouraging emails. It is very touching to receive your supportive messages. I know many of you can understand what it's like to have family members like these. I ask you to please pray for them.

God Bless You,

Darlene

Well today Ive finalized my calendar for the entire year by preaching my last conference until 2007.

Shawna and I are working on the new 2007 Calendar and for those of you that have been asking about the Time Of Purification conference, we've scheduled the date for June 6-8. Some of our guest speakers will be: Jentezen Franklin, Paula White, CeCe Winans, Wanda Turner, Myself and musical guest Shirley Murdock. Start making your plans now to attend!

As I look at my calendar schedule, this looks like it will be the business year ever. Im having my busiest ever January and Febuary for sure. Make sure to check in on my calendar page to see where Ill be at- I certainly would love to see and meet some of you all at these events.

Im sure that many of you are busy shopping and getting ready for Christmas and the New Year. But dont forget what this season is really all about. Instead of just buying presents for your friends and your family, seek out someone who has a need. When you help meet their need, God in turn will help meet yours.

For example, I believe some of the most neglected people are the eldery in nursing homes. What joy it would bring to some of them for someone to bring a box of candy or a small gift, reminding them of Gods love.

Well Merry Christmas to all of my special friends.

Love,

Darlene

I would like to say thank you to those of you who have been writing in telling me you are praying for me during this trial.

For those of you who dont know, I am being sued by my late brothers children. They are accusing me of wrongful death and for stealing their inheritance. Both of which are complete lies.

They are claming that I talked my brother Wayne out of going to the doctor when he learned of his throat cancer. I would NEVER EVER EVER tell someone to not go to the doctor. As a matter of fact I encouraged him to listen to the doctors, but he refused surgery saying he would rather die than have his voice box removed.

Many of you may have seen him on my program and read in my book of miraculous story.

I'm not able at this time to go into more detail, but will keep you posted and give you more information when this trial is over.
 

God is my defense and the truth will prevail!
Please continue to pray for me regarding this matter.

Love,

Darlene

Hello from Palm Desert, California!

Im here in beautiful Palm Desert at the God's Woman Conference. This has been a wonderful conference- not to mention that my 2 daughters Renee and Julie have been here with me, and my son Lawrence! He ministered at the conference and had these women laughing so hard they were on the floor.

Im leaving today to fly back home; This will be a new traveling experience for me boarding without my liquids and other stuff- lip gloss, hairspray. Ill need a lot of prayer :) . Ive got to preach 2 services at SRC tomorrow morning and then another busy week. What an exciting life God has given me.

Seems like summer just started and now its practically over. I know this is probably a busy month for all of you, getting your kids back to school and all the re-adjustments that go along with this. But lets remember keeping our priorities in the rightful place is what makes life run smoother.

I know many of you have signed up for the Women's Retreat in Phoenix, AZ and I am looking so forward to our time there!

God Bless!

Right now I am sitting at the Atlanta airport- we were here to attend a banquet celebrating Bishop T.D. Jakes 30 years in ministry. It was so awesome, I saw so many Pastors and friends of mine in ministry.

We're headed back home to Cincinnati & tomorrow off to Arkansas. On Monday we go to the Bahamas to minister and are looking forward to that.

We just filmed 4 new shows for Sisters, they were such faith building programs. If you know anyone who needs a touch from the Lord tell them to tune in. I know these will uplift them.

It almost seems impossible that we are already in August and the summer is almost over. We have big plans for the fall. Our Destiny in Desert retreat is coming October 19-22 in Phoenix, AZ. If you would like to attend, and I hope you do, you can register on this web site. We had such a wonderful time last year. I am excited for you to meet my daughters as well as the other Sister partners. We had so many Sisters who made new friendships at last years retreat and are looking forward to seeing their new friends.

Also, I want to mention my daughter Renee's wedding a few weeks ago. She was married in Los Angeles and her Father gave her away to our beloved son-in-law, Doron. We are so happy to have him in our family. The wedding was absolutely amazing and we had a great time. We will be putting some pictures up shortly so you can see how beautiful it was.

I love you and thank you for your prayers...

Well, without a doubt this was the best conference we have ever had. Each speaker, I believe it was the best I have ever heard them preach.

It was such a pleasure meeting so many of the Sister Partners. And we signed 230 new partners! The two times I ministered I took up offerings for our ministries. We received $10,000 for the orphanage and $36,000 for the Home For Life.

We were also able to give $10,000 to help complete an orphanage in India. A missionary from our church, George Hale, (the one who is overseeing the 10 churches we are building in the Phillipines) is presently building an orphanage in India. He relayed to me that they needed $10,000 to complete it and from the revenue from the conference we were able to give him the money. Thank God for so many opportunities to bless so many orphan children.

This summer is going to be a very busy one for me. Check out my itinerary and see if I am going to be in your area. We also had people sign up for our Destiny in the Desert Retreat. I hope you are making plans to be with us there.     

 Yesterday I got a call from Cannie, a secretary from our church. She said a man named Jimmy from Tulsa, OK. called the church and said he was an Agnostic, he said he didnt believe in anything and had never been to church in his life. He said he was contemplating suicide, because life seemed to have no meaning for him anymore. And as he was flipping through the channels on his TV, he came across the Sisters program. He said he felt something he had never felt before and when I prayed he prayed with me. He said to Cannie, I dont know what to do next, my whole life has changed where do I begin? She called me and said Darlene he is on the phone what should I tell him. I told her to tell him we are going to send him a Bible, both of my books and some teaching material. Isnt God awesome??

I love hearing these testimonies of how God is using our program to reach the lost.

God Bless you all!!

Today is Thursday and I am in the Atlanta airport waiting on a connection to go to Allentown PA. I just asked Angela to please tell me this little plane is not ours.   So I guess you need to do some more praying because I don't like small planes.

My husband Lawrence recorded a song called 'Travelin Preacher Man' but I think we need to change it to Travelin Preacher Woman. We have a full schedule this month with several preaching engagements as well as preparing for the conference in June.

 Last night I was so blessed when I preached at Deliverance Tabernacle. They took us to what I thought was going to be a hotel but instead it was a beautiful condo at the Portofino Resort and Spa. We stayed in the Penthouse overlooking the ocean. It was breathtaking. Aint God great! However, I had a huge embarrassing moment! The church is in the process of building a new Sanctuary and in the meantime are in their Family Life Center. They had something like a makeshift stage and can you believe while I was speaking I walked right off it! I fell flat on my face. The whole church gasped and security came to me and asked am I ok am I ok?? I said yes yes. Meanwhile I felt like I had broke my finger and my knees are skinned up. How embarrassing! I guess God has a way of keeping us humble. We are getting some good laughs off it.

Last week I was ministering in Los Angeles. My daughter Renee and her Fiance Doron live there so I was able to spend some time with them. I also gave Renee a bridal shower at her home. We had a lovely time. I was there when this web site was launched and I am glad to see by your entries in the guest book that you are enjoying it. I would love to hear from you! God Bless you and keep you and I hope to see you in June.

As I'm writing to you today I'm on a plane headed to Woodridge, VA to preach for Pastor Deborah Dukes and her husband Lyle. From there I go to Dallas, TX to preach at New Mountain Zion Baptist Church.

I have a very exciting testimony I would love to share with you. We have a brother in our church by the name of George Hale who is a missionary to the Philippines. He had reported to us that there were 10 islands there that had no churches. He has been ministering on these 10 islands in small lattice huts that seat around 50 people. The crowd would gather and about 400-500 people would stand around the hut as he preached. To get to these islands he rides on a motor boat and then wades through the water for about a mile. When he told us this, my husband asked him how much would it cost to build a church. He said it would cost around $10,000 to build a block structure with electricity that seated 500 people. 

Pastor Lawrence told him SRC wanted to build a church on one of the islands. He came back in March with a photo of the church SRC had built. I wish you could see the joy on the faces of these people as they had their first service in their new building.

As I was looking through these photos, God spoke to me and told me to build the other 9 churches. I told brother Hale to do what was necessary to get this project started and I would have it done by the end of the year. But now the rest of the story....I went out the next week to minister and received an honorarium to build the other 9 churches!

God can truly do exceedingly abundantly more than we can ask or think. As I am writing this they are building 9 more churches!  I shall talk to you in a few days.

And don't forget to register for the Time of Purification Conference June 7-9. I hope to see you there...love you and God bless.