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Greetings! When I came to Miracle Valley six years ago, I felt like the Israelites when they saw Jerusalem in great disrepair. My heart was greatly saddened by the disrepair of Miracle Valley, especially the old A. A. Allen Tabernacle. This was again true when I realized the vast numbers of people who had found God’s deliverance for their soul in this facility. The facts reveal that there have been more MIRACLES, HEALING, and DEVILS CAST OUT in this one building than any other one place in the entire world. Literally thousands of people attended the vast Camp Meetings that Rev. A. A. Allen conducted in this tabernacle. I have viewed some of the A. A. Allen telecasts that were filmed in this building. There is absolutely no denial of the power of God that was present. Miracles, like you have never seen any where in your life, occurred here. The picture below is of Dr. Melvin Harter, Rev. Ralph Laws, and two of our Apache Indian sisters, standing on the platform in the tabernacle. Although it has taken much abuse, the Muriel painted by A. F. Gerstmayr remains on the wall (directly behind Dr. Harter in the picture). This picture is taken in the exact area where Rev. A. A. Allen cast out devils and where God performed miracles. The miracles and healings that occurred at Miracle Valley are far beyond anything you have ever seen in your lifetime. It goes to prove that God is real, His power is real, and if we will pay the price, we too will have God’s power in our own life.  Dr. Melvin Harter
Rev. Allen constructed his tabernacle on the very site that he had earlier erected his large Miracle Revival Tent. There were such signs and wonders under the Allen Tent at Miracle Valley that it was recognized by everyone that this was truly a holy place. One photo shows a special cloud that had descended on the Allen Tent in Miracle Valley. It was known as the "glory cloud" upon the tent. Even today, God is revealing His presence in this building. One particular lady arrived from Pittsburg. Just as she walked through the doors of the tabernacle, the power of God hit her and she fell to the floor. Various other strange phenomenons have been witnessed by several people. Oil appeared on two women’s hands during a Sunday evening service held in the tabernacle. A retired college professor testified that she literally saw Jesus Christ walking alongside the tabernacle under its porch. Just in the last few years, several people have witnessed lights and flames of fire in the tabernacle.
(The paraphernalia walls had to be removed.) A new roof is required for the tabernacle. Some months ago, Urbane Leiendecker, the rancher who gave his 1280 acre ranch to A. A. Allen in 1958, visited with us here at Miracle Valley. He said that he recently had a vision that he needed to share with me. In his vision, he and Rev. Allen walked all over the campus. As they walked by each building, Allen pointed to it and said, “It is now time. I want these buildings to be restored.” Urbane said they walked by the place where the Allen Revival Headquarters Building was located (arsonists burned it down in 1982), Allen stated, “This building is to be rebuilt.” As they walked alongside of the tabernacle, Urbane states, “Allen pointed at it and said, ‘Now is the time. I want this tabernacle restored.’” According to a document we uncovered from the dirt, it tells of a vision that Rev. Allen had over the Christmas holidays in 1969. During the Mid Winter Camp Meeting in Miracle Valley, held in January 1970, Allen had a vision and gave a prophecy. This was verified by many people who visited at Miracle Valley over the past six years, and who have come from different states throughout the nation. Basically, the prophecy stated that “Miracle Valley would become as a ghost-town, that the buildings would be in a deplorable condition, and that even tumble-weeds would blow across the property. However, in the last days, God will send another people to Miracle Valley and that it will be totally restored and effective in the work of the Lord. The prophecy continues to say that a great revival will break out at Miracle Valley and that there will be greater miracles and healings than ever before. The highway will be full of automobiles coming to Miracle Valley. The Miracle Valley revival will then spread throughout the entire world. And finally, in the midst of the height of this great world-wide revival, Jesus Christ will come back for His saints! I received a telephone call just the other day from a lady in Indiana. She had never been to Miracle Valley. She was not acquainted with Rev. A. A. Allen. However, she called to tell me that God has spoken to her and her husband to go to Miracle Valley. They are very dedicated Christians and praying people. They are making arrangements to come to Miracle Valley. Sherman Grady of Albuquerque, NM recently testified on a television program entitled, "God Answers Prayer" based in Santa Fe. He said that God spoke the words, "MIRACLE VALLEY" to him. Now He knew nothing of Miracle Valley, where it was located, nor anything about A. A. Allen. He inquired to several pastors if they knew where a Miracle Valley existed? Since that time, Sherman has made several trips to Miracle Valley, spending days at a time in seeking God through prayer and fasting. Our staff feels the same way. Five years ago, Dr. Robinson (Birmingham, AL) said that the Lord told him he is to go to Miracle Valley. Three years ago, Jeanie Gerald (Tennessee) said God spoke to her and said she was to go to Miracle Valley. Last August, Rev. Lee Belcher of Atlanta, GA testifies that as he was in prayer, God showed him he was to relocate to Miracle Valley. He arrived in Miracle Valley last August. Oh, by the way, Allen also was supposed to have said that in his vision, he could even see the faces of those people whom God sends to Miracle Valley. So I ask each of you this question, “DID HE SEE YOUR FACE?”
This is an artist’s rendering of the restored Miracle Valley Tabernacle. It will be up-dated as a modern facility, yet retain its historical past. “HOW CAN I HELP?” I invite the Miracle Valley and Southern Arizona Alumni, or anyone else, to volunteer a few days or a week to help restore some of the buildings. There are literally many hundreds of you who have attended school at Miracle Valley. Many of you now pastor churches, serve as business CEOs, or are devote Christians. Some of you may have even lost your way along their life’s journey. But regardless of everyting, now is the time to come back to Miracle Valley. Perhaps you cannot actually relocate to Miracle Valley, but there are many ways you can be a tremendous blessing to this place.
No doubt some people were deeply hurt during the days following the death of A. A. Allen in 1970. However, we must now look to the future as to what God has planned for Miracle Valley. With everyone working together, we can make Miracle Valley effective again for God. We are rebuilding the walls, re-digging the wells, and seeking the face of God. God is ready to pour out fresh oil upon us. Praise God, the waters are flowing again at Miracle Valley! Room and board will be provided absolutely free for everyone who can help us. I need everyone of you to contact me and let me know that Sister Harter & I can count on your support. Just as God called me to Miracle Valley, God has called other people to stand alongside us. Let God touch your heart right now. Miracle Valley needs you to help in her restoration. Friend, I too am counting on you. Together, we fulfill what God has planned for Miracle Valley. God bless each and everyone of you.
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