Family of Messiah Fellowship began out of a journey taken by Ruth and Michael Dunn.  Michael Dunn is native of Oregon, Wisconsin, and Ruth is native of Charleston, South Carolina.  Ruth moved to Madison, Wisconsin to work at Ohmeda Corp. in February 1981 after graduating in electronic engineering.  They met through a mutual friend in 1984.  Their friendship was the start of a challenging lifetime together.  Shortly after meeting, they moved back to South Carolina where they married in 1985.  Michael was in line to become a Catholic priest, but Elohim had a different plan.  They began their journey seeking the Kingdom of Elohim as a family in 1990.  Ruth has felt all her life that she is called and chosen to do the will of Elohim.  Below is Ruth's testimony of how she came to a crossing point in her life.   

 Ruth's Testimony

Below is my testimony showing how I began the journey seeking my Elohim (God) and my people--the road back to my Hebraic roots.  A part of my testimony confirms or substantiates my being a 'modern day Ruth.'  In the book of Ruth from the Scriptures, Naomi tried to dissuade Ruth and Orpah from returning to the land of Israel. Orpah turned and went back into the Plains of Moab, but Ruth stood her ground insisting on going with Naomi. Naomi then ceased speaking. Ruth returned with Naomi to the Elohim of Israel and the people.

MY TESTIMONY  (July 1989)

"I was tormented for two weeks about death. I heard voices telling me that I was going to die. I begged Elohim for two weeks, 'Please let me live, I do not want to die.' I kept telling Him that I would live for Him, and that whatever He wanted me to do, I would do it. I made these promises to Yahuah everyday, until the day finally came.

July 1989: I woke up early and began getting ready for our family picnic when I heard a voice telling me that if I were to leave, I would not come back: "No, do not leave this house, for if you do, you will die, you will not return, do not go!" --that was the day I was going to die. Then I thought to myself, "I have prayed and have asked Father to let me live and that I will serve Him. I'm going!" The very moment I left to get into the car, the voice ceased from speaking. This action proved that I was chosen to be a 'Ruth' and once again be used of Elohim to do His will. Like Ruth in the Scriptures, I was dissuaded from embarking on the journey.  Also like Ruth, I stood my ground, determined to go on and believe.  When I did, the voice of dissuasion ceased speaking just as Naomi ceased speaking. The first Ruth, was the great grandmother of King David, and the line through whom the Messiah came. Perhaps this 'modern day Ruth' will 'rebuild' the Tabernacle of David and prepare the way for the  'return' of the Messiah.  Whatever has been, shall be! Discouragement is a big part of our journey when seeking the Kingdom of Elohim, and we must be victorious over all discouragements!!! 

About two hours into the picnic, it started to rain. No rain was in the forecast. However, we packed everything up into the car and proceeded down a two lane highway driving about 45 miles per hour. Then all of a sudden, a white truck stopped in front of me. I slammed on the brakes, and the car went out of control--there were no brakes and no control of the steering wheel. Before I realized what was happening, the car was on the right side of the road still running up the embankment until it came to a stop. Everyone in the car, my sister-in-law and our kids, were so relieved and out of breath. It was my sister-in-law's car, and she never told me that her front brakes were not good.  It wasn't until we almost died that she said it. With my head on the steering wheel, I felt death pass over. I slowly drove the car back to her home.

Vision of Messiah

That very night, just after going to bed and not quite in a sound sleep, I had a vision of a beautiful sky, very vivid and brilliant. Then I saw the sky begin to part, and after separating,  I could see a figure of a person seated, having a long white robe flowing over His feet. He was fully in view but at a distance. Then, He zoomed up to me, and I looked into His beautiful face.  His eyes were full of love but His face without expression. His hair was white and thick as wool. His eyes stared into my eyes, and my eyes beheld His.

I jumped up out of bed to find the Scriptures because I knew John had seen Him in the book of Revelations. I went to Rev.1:14 and Daniel 7:9, and it was confirmed to me through the word of Elohim, that I had seen the Master of Kevod (esteem) and beheld His face.  I could see that He was seated next to someone, who I believe was the Father. His robe was rounded at the neck, completely white and pleated, and gathered at the waist and wrists. Seeing the Messiah face to face, without words, was an affirmation of the covenant that I made with Him. For 2 weeks, I begged Him to let me live and promised Him my life if He did. When the devil had my death planned and scheduled, Elohim heard my cries and stepped in to save my life from a terrible would-be accident. I showed faith when I stepped out on my life to go to the picnic even after hearing the voice of warnings and threats. I promised Elohim that if He allowed me to live, I would no longer live for myself but for Him, and I would be His. He did save me, and I am His forever. He knew if I would pass the test by denying my life because I believed that He would save me, then I would be the ultimate canidate for a journey in seeking His Kingdom. After this incident, I began having dreams and visions of heavenly things, and felt my whole life changing. He gave me a hunger in my heart that made me seek Him to the fullest.

My Second Biggest Challenge (dissuasion): 1995 Trip to Israel. Elohim called us to make a pilgrimage to the land of Israel in October 1995, but we had no money. Through faith and belief, we made all the necessary preparations to go.  Someone agreed to pay all our expenses, but the day before leaving for New York, the 'sponsor' withdrew and did not give us the funds needed. There we were, my husband, baby, and I, all set to leave the very next morning with all reservations made, but without the money. We tossed and turned that night, and I came to an agreement within myself: I said, "We are going, even if we have to fly to New York and fly back! We will go. Perhaps Father will have a miracle waiting!" My husband agreed, and we settled down and went to sleep knowing that we have to leave South Carolina--not be discouraged, but go forth--just like Ruth and Esther in the Scriptures!  I said "If I look stupid, and fly to New York just to fly back, then I 'll look stupid, but I'm going!" We left the next morning, and when we came to our tour group leader and told her what happened, she helped us be able to go. Yahuah used this woman to help me get over to Israel where I had a phenomenal experience--which I shall reveal later. Again, just like Ruth in the Scriptures, I had to make a decision right in the face of 'DISCOURAGEMENT OR DISSUASION' and YAHUAH Elohim stepped in and carried this journey to completion for His will to be done in the earth.

Update: May of 2009

Yahuah sent us on a great mission of peace to the Middle East in May 2009

  The Narrow Road

YAHUAH Elohim told me that we were going to be like the children of Israel coming out of Egypt and entering the Promised Land. My family and I went on that journey.  In 1990, I was an electronic engineering circuit board designer working in my own business while my husband taught school. That's when Yahuah called us out of our careers to follow Him. This was a type of self-sacrifice. We have five children who were with us in this journey, each one receiving their own personal testimony. During the 16 year journey, YAH revealed to me my true identity. I am of the dispersed tribes--a Hebrew from the tribe of Judah. He told me in many dreams who I was, what was my calling, and the part that I would play in the end times. He also revealed to me His true Name : YAHUAH (I AM WHO I AM) as written Exodus 3:14 and the Son's Name YAHUSHUAH. The more I sought Him and learned of Him, the more I fell in love with Him, with a great Reverent Fear of Him. The knowledge of Yah brought love and understanding of Him. I married my Master of Kevod and became His bride. I would not only live for Him but would die for Him. He is the Great One and is to be feared!  I went through the wilderness, heard His voice and saw His form in visions and dreams. I realized that if I have seen the face of Yahushuah and witnessed Him in several visions, seen the form of the Almighty Father (not His face), and heard the voice of Elohim Himself, with thunder and mighty waters, then I must be called and chosen for something that will change the shape of history. I am called to seek His Kingdom and His Righteousness so that Yahushuah Messiah will walk among us, fully displaying His influence among His people and bring His Tabernacle into our midst. Yahuah Elohim is restoring His Kingdom to the earth--the Kingdom that Adam lost and the Messiah restored. I believe that He will do this through our ministry. His Kingdom on earth must be a reflection of the Kingdom of Elohim in Heaven. There may be other assemblies also, but I know He will work through this ministry. We have completely given our lives over to YAHUAH, and His Word has become our lifestyle.  We are not self-righteous but rightfully His, and we are doing our best to walk in His commands!

After giving us a nation, fulfilling the covenant of Abraham in our lives, YAH also gave the ministry a flag to represent our nation, a nation of Gentiles and Jews as ONE people of Elohim. He gave the mantle to use in prayer when we go before Him. The mantle represents the wings of the Seraphim spread out over the Throne of Elohim. It also represents heavenly authority, the authority given by the Messiah Yahushuah to His taught-ones (disciples). This authority is used over the powers of darkness to set the oppressed free. The mantle and flag were given spiritually through visions while in prayer. We thank Yahuah greatly for choosing us! We love Him with our whole heart and fear Him with everything we have. We reverence our Father above everything, even our own lives. Yahuah Elohim, El Shaddai, is our Elohim, and we are His people, whose forefathers are Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. We are called to again raise up the 'Tabernacle of David' to the esteem and praise of our Father. We are His witnesses that He is El Shaddai! He is REAL and ALIVE!!"

WE BELIEVE THAT YAHUAH ELOHIM HAS COMPLETED OUR SPIRITUAL JOURNEY. HIS PRESENCE IS WITH US. WHEREVER WE ARE, HE WILL BE ALSO!

Oct.-4-09 Keeping the Festival of Booths (Sukkot)

NOW IS THE TIME FOR US ALL TO GET IN GEAR AND DO OUR PART AS THE MESSIAH PREPARES FOR HIS RETURN! THE MESSIAH IS NOW GATHERING THE REMNANT AND BRINGING THEM BACK TO THE TRUTH. DO YOUR RESEARCH AND SEEK FOR THE TRUTH