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"International Evangelist"
Travels from:
Foley, AL
From
the heart of the Deep South, steeped in
Southern Baptist tradition Michael Cumbie's call from God to preach the Gospel
came at age 14. At age 19, while attending college and working on a degree in
Music Education Michael experienced a life changing charismatic encounter with
the Holy Spirit. Increasingly dissatisfied with fundamentalist, evangelical
preaching of the Gospel, he began to understand just exactly how the early
church had worshiped with its signs and symbols - and its focus on the Eucharist.
Although
a Protestant Pastor for 23 years, Michael ultimately realized that to be truly
in one accord with "ancient historic" Christian practice, means to be
in union with Rome,
where the chair of the successor of St. Peter is located, he continued his
studies and research. Michael was even ordained to the sacred priesthood with
an "old catholic" group in 1993. Eventually he realized that his
denomination and the Roman Catholic Church would not become one any time soon,
and he discovered that this quest for the fullness of Faith could only be
realized in the Roman Catholic Church. In 2001, Michael and his three children
were received into the Catholic Church. Michael's wife Sherry came back to the
Catholic Church that day as well, after a 28-year absence. Michael Cumbie's
conversion story is entitled "No Bread on the Table, No Crumbs on the
Floor" because of his great love of, and respect for the Most Holy Eucharist.
Michael
Cumbie is an experienced speaker, musician and worship leader and will inspire
any audience with his knowledge, wit and incredible sense of humor.
Michael
will have your audience rolling with laughter while appreciating their Catholic
Faith in a way that no other speaker can!
What Catholics around the country are saying about Catholic Lay Evangelist Michael Cumbie:
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“I had always hoped that someone like Michael would come along in my lifetime?”
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“I learned so much more about the Church. Michael is a wonderful
speaker; I wish he could come once a month. Best wishes and God’s love,
to him. Let his works go on!!”
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“Mr. Cumbie is a very gifted speaker
and has given me enough information to awaken the thirst to learn more
about my faith. He has also given me a new understanding of our
Protestant brethren. He has awakened the desire in me to deepen my
faith. Thank you Mr. Cumbie.”
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“I came to two classes and I was very
happy to hear Michael, he is wonderful. I wish he would stay here in
St. Mary’s parish forever. He would bring hundreds of people back to
the Catholic Church because he speaks excellent; I can understand him
clearly. We need more people like Michael to teach the Word of God. God
bless you Michael.”
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“This is the first Mission I have
attended for the Duration. I feel a sense of validation for what I am
since birth—“Catholic’. I feel a sense of excitement and peace. What a
way to enter Lent!! The talks are inspiring and encouraging to stand up
for what I am and what I believe in. And be comfortable to bear witness
to my faith. Love it all –Bless You!!”
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“Deeper appreciation of my
religion/faith. I had been a fallen away Catholic for 21 years,
returned to Catholicism 7 years ago. Michael renewed in my memory so
much that I had forgotten when I was growing up. His knowledge and
understanding of the Catholic faith is inspirational. Great role model.
Thank you for sending him to us. I saw many dogmas in a new light.”
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“I have learned more in the past four
days than I did throughout my entire RCIA course. Michael has taught us
and explained things that I haven't been able to get answers too."
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