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A Root Out of Dry Ground

A Short History of the Beginnings of
The Twelve Tribes, the Commonwealth of Israel

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Beginnings   A man saw the desperate state of humanity. In his distress, he heard the question in his heart, "Is this why I created you?"

California, early 70s
He and his friends saw that despite the outward zeal of the Jesus Movement, its fire was dying.

Chattanooga
When they stopped 'going to church' and started 'being the church', something wonderful happened.

New England
In response to an invitation, three couples moved from Chattanooga to Vermont.

Other Countries
Two Germans became disciples, but their visas expired. Returning to Europe, the "Little Flock" was born.

Twelve Tribes - A Nation
As our communities expand, we long to see everything in our Father's heart fulfilled upon the earth.

 
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