Sunday, June 7, 2009
CONQUERING BOREDOM
(Depleted of strength or energy; to make weary by being dull, repetitive, or tedious: One that is wearingly dull, tedious not having or showing interest)
Numbers 14:31
But your little ones, which ye said should be a prey, them will I bring in, and they shall know the land which ye have despised. 32 But as for you, your carcasses, they shall fall in this wilderness. 33 And your children shall wander in the wilderness forty years, and bear your whoredoms, until your carcases be wasted in the wilderness. 34 After the number of the days in which ye searched the land, even forty days, each day for a year, shall ye bear your iniquities, even forty years, and ye shall know my breach of promise.
A Divine Sentence is pronounced: thus the first generation of Israelites is doomed to methodically and mechanically live out their existence in unalterable drudgery! Their decisions to embrace unbelief rather than faith, have become their seeds of consequences! Decisions are seeds that produce a harvest of benefits or a harvest of consequences!
It is so easy to become accustomed to doing the same things, the same way every day that the newness of the experience is a distant memory! This means that the meaning or original significance has been exiled to the subconscious mind and the cherished opportunity is no longer one of gratitude or inspiration. This means that you are in a state of forgetfulness and lost purpose! We are warned about the dangers of forgetfulness after we have been blessed! Deuteronomy 6:10
And it shall be, when the LORD thy God shall have brought thee into the land which he sware unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give thee great and goodly cities, which thou buildedst not, 11 And houses full of all good things, which thou filledst not, and wells digged, which thou diggedst not, vineyards and olive trees, which thou plantedst not; when thou shalt have eaten and be full; 12 Then beware lest thou forget the LORD, which brought thee forth out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage.
Deuteronomy 8:10
When thou hast eaten and art full, then thou shalt bless the LORD thy God for the good land which he hath given thee. 11 Beware that thou forget not the LORD thy God, in not keeping his commandments, and his judgments, and his statutes, which I command thee this day: 12 Lest when thou hast eaten and art full, and hast built goodly houses, and dwelt therein; 13 And when thy herds and thy flocks multiply, and thy silver and thy gold is multiplied, and all that thou hast is multiplied;
It is tempting to the flesh and self-serving to subscribe credit to ourselves and leave God out of our achievements!Deuteronomy 8:14
Then thine heart be lifted up, and thou forget the LORD thy God, which brought thee forth out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage; 15 Who led thee through that great and terrible wilderness, wherein were fiery serpents, and scorpions, and drought, where there was no water; who brought thee forth water out of the rock of flint; 16 Who fed thee in the wilderness with manna, which thy fathers knew not, that he might humble thee, and that he might prove thee, to do thee good at thy latter end; 17 And thou say in thine heart, My power and the might of mine hand hath gotten me this wealth. 18 But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.
Doesn’t everyone live and hope for achieving specific purposes in their lifetime? Well, boredom has seized your perspective and it depriving your conscious mind of the invigoration, which is needed to have a feeling of spiritual of satisfaction. Your passion has been totally obliterated, buried, forgotten and decimated.
In essence, you have become a walking, working and active mechanical machine! (Performed or performing in an impersonal or machine like manner; of an action/task done without thought or feeling; a routine or repetition) Thus boredom has become your biggest challenge and the boredom leech is constantly draining your vitality! In practice you are just a machine that must have constant maintenance or be squeezed to be productive! This is where the flesh is mastering your body!
Boredom must be reversed by summonsing the beginning of the experience from the subconscious mind and reviving the feelings. You need to pray Lord resuscitate me! Every experience you ever had has been engraved with an emotion; they are attached to each other! The feeling is the experience and experience is the feeling. As with the lyrics of the gospel song: When I think of the Goodness of Jesus(the experience) and all that He’s done for me, my soul cry’s out Hallelujah ! (the feeling) I thank God for saving me! Boredom, what is that? Where is boredom? Isn’t boredom just a detachment? Change your attitude immediately by allowing your memory to reference His Goodness! Boredom is an infirmity!
2 Corinthians 12:9
And He said unto me, My Grace is sufficient for thee: for My strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Are you GOD's Masterpiece?
(We are God’s artistry in motion)
Artistry is an outstanding work of art or craft; the greatest work; something superlative of its kind: of the highest order, quality, or degree; surpassing or superior to all others.)
We are presently being groomed and perfected according to His Will!
Ephesians 2:10
For we are “His workmanship,” created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
Psalms 149:4
For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: He will beautify the meek with salvation.
1 Peter 5:10
But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, establish, strengthen, settle you.
These trials will many times cause us to struggle, when we are challenged by them. We must understand that all of our temptations are nothing more than preparation for our presentation to Him. The more we suffer and endure hardships, the more we become like him.
“Suffering is Preparation for our Presentation”
Hebrews 5:8
Though he were a Son, yet learned He obedience by the things which he suffered;
2 Timothy 2:11
It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with Him, we shall also live with him: 12 If we suffer, we shall also reign with Him: if we deny him, He also will deny us:
Ephesians 5:27
That He might present it to Himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
Ephesians 3:20
Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,
Jude 24
Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy,
Psalms 118:24
This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
When the Presentation is made, we will be faultless and perfect like Him. This will be the greatest masterpiece of art the world has ever known!
The highly esteemed and artistic prodigies of the world can never rival our achievements! They are held in the greatest esteem for their achievements and yet, not one of their accomplishments has any eternal significance! Leonardo da Vinci was a scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, painter, sculptor, architect, botanist, musician and writer and Michaelangelo was the Italian sculptor, painter, architect, and poet who exerted an unparalleled influence on the development of Western art. These esteemed geniuses took ordinary paint, clay, brushes, and materials and used their imaginations to create their masterful works of art. We use our faith to transform ordinary things into extraordinary things! Our achievements are the results of wisdom that produces creativity with which God has favored us! We, the church, have no rivals in excellence!
Daniel 1:20
Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, And in all matters of wisdom and understanding, that the king enquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers that were in all his realm. (No rivals)
Wisdom is creativity!
Creativity is a thinking process that occurs in increments, is it an unfolding of Divine instruction in our minds! By faith, our thoughts are wisely formed into creativity, by the Divine crystallization of our thoughts (Crystallize is to take on a definite, precise, and usually permanent form)
Proverbs 25:2
It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honor of kings is to search out a matter.
The Lord views the World’s masterpieces as nothingness!
Luke 16:15
And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.
There is no greater earthly accomplishment than to achieve mastery of the entire world.
Matthew 16:26
For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
The greatness of the world is meaningless in the sight of God. We were chosen in God before any of these earthly achievements became a reality! So let us rejoice and be glad, for great is the man that upholds/embraces the Lord as his delight!
Psalm 37:23
The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he (us) delighteth in his way.
Psalm 112:1
Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in His commandments.
Psalm 100:1
Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. 2 Serve the LORD with gladness: come before His presence with singing. 3 Know ye that the LORD He is God: it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. 4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto Him, and bless His name. 5 For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and His truth endureth to all generations.
Today remind yourself that through all of our struggles God is perfecting His new image in us.
Philippians 1:6
Being confident of this very thing, that He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ
Philippians 2:12
Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. 13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure. 14 Do all things without murmurings and disputings: 15 That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;
Simply put, we are God’s artistry in motion, showing Creativity and skill!
This is the first day of the rest of our lives, so let us make the very best of it! It starts with acknowledging that the Lord has granted us another opportunity to show/prove that we want Him to count us as being worthy! Just the mere opportunity to see this day should send electrifying shock waves through our soul!
Lamentations 3:21
This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. 22 It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. 23 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.
We should make ourselves be glad and thankful that God has given us the benefit-of-the-doubt again! This indeed, is our day which has been given to us for one purpose, and that is to be used as “a vessel of His choice.”
Yes, the Omnipresent, Omnipotent, Omniscient God has chosen you to do His bidding today!
Apostle Paul tells Bishop Timothy to be mindful that anyone can be transformed, if they just submit to His Will and His Way!
2 Timothy 2:20
But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonor. 21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work.
We are God’s artistry and His workmanship. We are being molded as the potter’s clay. Although it became marred, the potter was able to form it again “as seemed good” to the potter.
Jeremiah 18:3
Then I went down to the potter's house, and, behold, he wrought a work on the wheels. 4 And the vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter: so he made it again another vessel, as seemed good to the potter to make it. 5 Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 6 O house of Israel, cannot I do with you as this potter? saith the LORD. Behold, as the clay is in the potter's hand, so are ye in mine hand, O house of Israel.
The potter reshapes the vessel at his discretion. A pictorial illustration reveals that marred vessels can be transformed again. This message is to the fallen, marred, broken and for the sinners. Once we have been transformed then there is hope for the hopeless, to become a masterpiece and make every day a masterpiece!
Stake your spiritual claims:
I will be transformed now!
This is a new day and a new opportunity!
Emphatically tell yourself: I will commit my thinking to the Lord!
Proverbs 16:3
Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Idolatry in the Church
Idolatry in the Church
The Church has greatly been influenced to incorporate idolatry into worship. The devil has cleverly disguised idol worship in the church to be accepted as ordained or sanction by the Lord! Unknowingly we have assimilated paganism into Holiness. Unconsciously we are worshipping the devil in disguise. (Great is the wrath of God against His own Church) Perhaps this is why there are only occasional manifestations of the real Power of God in the churches.
Idolatry is an abomination to God! Jeremiah 5:25 states that your iniquities have turned away these things, and your sins have withholden good things from you.
Much of this influence will be the result of the devils infiltration of the church by his agents! These scriptures will help identify these agents, tares and ministers of deception!
Matthew 7:15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
Acts 20:28 28 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. 29 For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. 30 Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.
2 Corinthians 11:11 13 For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. 14 And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. 15 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.
2 Peter 2:1 But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. 2 And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of, shall be according to their works.
We are living in the “Last Days” and this church era is prophetically characterized and depicted by the Laodicean Church in Revelation.
Revelation 3:14 ¶ And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; 15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. 16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. (mammon is the God of the Church, money is worshipped as a god!
Matthew 6:24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. (material wealth that has a debasing influence; an idol)
Revelations 3:17 Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked: (Luke 12:21 So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God, and James 2:5 Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?)18 I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see. (Faith is symbolized by gold-1 Peter 1:7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:
Revelations 3:19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent. (This chastening is also coming to American! Most Americans are in a stupor!)20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. 21 To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne. 22 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. (this means all churches)
Not only are many of the churches coveting monies, or mammon, which is idolatry, but also they are also indulging in image worshipping, which is idolatry. Image worship is forbidden in the Bible! (A visual or mental representation of something; likeness)
Deuteronomy 4:15 Take ye therefore good heed unto yourselves; for ye saw no manner of similitude on the day that the LORD spake unto you in Horeb out of the midst of the fire: 16 Lest ye corrupt yourselves, and make you a graven image, the similitude of any figure, the likeness of male or female, 17 The likeness of any beast that is on the earth, the likeness of any winged fowl that flieth in the air,
18 The likeness of any thing that creepeth on the ground, the likeness of any fish that is in the waters beneath the earth: 19 And lest thou lift up thine eyes unto heaven, and when thou seest the sun, and the moon, and the stars, even all the host of heaven, shouldest be driven to worship them, and serve them, which the LORD thy God hath divided unto all nations under the whole heaven.
We are forbidden by scripture to even make an image of the Lord Jesus Christ! Virtually every commercialized image of the Lord is grossly incorrect! The Bible says in Isaiah 52:14, “as many were astonied at thee; his visage was so marred more than any man and his form more than the sons of men:”
This literally means how severely the Savior was disfigured beyond recognition!
The question we must ask ourselves why are there so many idolatrous image of Jesus that aren’t even accurate? Why is this tradition so strong in the church? Why are there so many interpolations in our Christian Doctrine, unwritten and handed down by traditions? (Interpolation means to alter or corrupt by inserting new or foreign matter or to insert (words) into a text or into a conversation; also to introduce “something additional or foreign” between other things or parts; interject; interpose.) Yes, we are worshipping the God of Creation and the Bishop of our Souls in “idolatry!” Before you deny these truths make sure that your denial in based on your foundation or premise to engage into these interpolations! Don’t base your denial on refutation of the this proposition. (Refutation; to prove to be false by argument or evidence – something offered for consideration or acceptance)
Matthew 15:1 Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying, 2 Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread. 3 But he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition? 4 For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death. 5 But ye say, Whosoever shall say to his father or his mother, It is a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me; 6 And honour not his father or his mother, he shall be free. Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition. 7 Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying, 8 This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. 9 But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
The below list of words can be and are used interchangeably! The list is defined by a standard dictionary in its simplest form. In the Biblical context the only word of consideration is “tradition.” Culture is used as the word of choice by the world today!
Tradition: an inherited, established, or customary pattern of thought, action, or behavior (as a religious practice or a social custom) the handing down of information, beliefs, and customs by word of mouth or by example from one generation to another (without written instructions)
Culture: the customary beliefs, social forms, and material traits of a racial, religious, or social group
Customs: long-established practice considered as (unwritten law)
The Pharisees were questioning the Lord concerning their traditions that were held to be sacred by the leadership of their time. These no doubt were man-made because they were not the Commandments of God, but merely interpolations! (Interpolation means to alter or corrupt by inserting new or foreign matter or to insert (words) into a text or into a conversation; also to introduce “something additional or foreign” between other things or parts; interject; interpose.)
The Lord is plainly stating that the creations of their traditions (interpolations) were in direction violation to the scriptures and transcended the Commandments of God!
To simply put it, the churches are teaching “doctrines of men” that are in direct conflict with the “Word of God.” Interpolation is a device of the devil to “make the Word of God ineffective! (Matthew 15:6) They fall into the category of 2 Corinthians 2:11 satan’s devices and Ephesians 6:11 wiles of the devil.
Below is a brief list of interpolations that traditionally have been handed down throughout the church age through what is referred to as culture or tradition today! None, I repeat none of these words or traditions are written in the scriptures but are incorporated into the “Doctrine of Christ” why, why and why? —
“Deceptive Terminologies or Traditions”
Time does not permit me to give a full definition of these deceptive interpolations! We must ask ourselves; do we defend truth or the tradition of men?
1. Theology - a philosophical study of religion
2. Philosophy - an intellectual pursue of earthly wisdom (James 3:15)
3. Destiny - The Greek goddess of Zeus and Themis
4. Fate- one of the three goddesses which were known as the “Moirai.”
5. Christmas - ceremonies predate Christianity, therefore pagan in origins
6. Christian Psychology - a branch of philosophy until the late forties
7. Divine Providence - personification of a Greek goddess
8. Shekinah Glory - shekinah is the feminine gender for God!
9. Rapture - the Latin “raptu”s, meaning, “seized and taken, kidnapped and “ rape”
10. Nemesis – the Greek goddess of retribution and indignation
11. Easter - the Greek goddess for the spring season
12. Fortunate or Luck - Greek mythology
13. Image worship - the likeness of things (crosses, pictures and symbols etc.)
May this letter be given the utmost prayerful consideration and research! If you cannot Biblcally prove your position then why are you worshipping God in idolatry? This is not a personal attack, but “a defense of the truth.” Philippians 1: 17 But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defense of the gospel.
(This was written by my Bishop. Bishop John Massey Jr)
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Something to think about?
What a Great Day!
Why?
There are over 40,000,000 visually impaired/blind people in the world, that cannot read what you are reading!
According to the CIA World Factbook, as of July, 2005 a hundred and fifty five thousand (150,000) people die each day and this is a low average!
According to UNESCO, in the world today there are about 1 billion non-literate adults. (1,000,000,000) This 1 billion is approximately 26 percent of the world's adult population cannot read this. Women make up two-thirds of all non-literates.
According to statistics released in the year 2005, out of a total of about one billion ( 1,000,000,000) people in the world who did not have adequate housing facilities, approximately 100 million people were rendered totally homeless. More than half that number, that is approximately more than 50 million completely homeless people, died in the world in the year 2005. What a Great Day!
Lamentations 3:21 This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. 22 It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. 23 They are new every morning: great is Thy faithfulness.
Now which one are you, blind, dead, illiterate or homeless?
Psalms 118:24 This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
1 Thessalonians 5:16 Rejoice evermore. 17 Pray without ceasing. 18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
Today is another marvelous opportunity that God has given us to do His Bidding! There are billions that are worse off then us! What would they do if they have our opportunities?
So come to your senses stop feeling sorry for yourselves! Ask the Lord to help you, to help yourself? Stop embracing a "victims mentality!"
All right soldiers of Christ be thankful, courageous and victorious in all of you challenges today and resist the temptation to make excuses!
This is your day of excellence, be a difference maker (DM) and bring Glory to His Name.
Remember things are not getting worse, FAITH dictates that they are getting better for our goods!
Philippines 1:20 According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death. Philippians 1:21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 22 But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not. 23 For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:
Praise the Lord and let us go to war against the enemy of our souls...the devil and be victorious!
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Rapture or Resurrection
“Deceptive Terminologies or Traditions”.........Time does not permit me to give a full definition of these deceptive interpolations! We must ask ourselves; do we defend truth or the tradition of men? However look @ this .........1. Rapture - the Latin “raptu”s, meaning, “seized and taken, kidnapped and “ rape”, or ecstasy ! How can this be correlated with Jesus? In closing ,......May this letter be given the utmost prayerful consideration and research! If you cannot Biblically prove your position then why are you worshipping God in idolatry? This is not a personal attack, but “a defense of the truth.” Scriptures supporting the resurrection lets start in Genesis 2:7,16,17 , Genesis 3: 21-24... I kings 17: 20-23(a resurrection) he was dead. ....... Job 19:25,26,27,.........Isaiah 26:19,20......ezekiel 37:13,.....Daniel 12: 2,13,.......hosea 13: 14,.....Matthew 27:50-53,......john 11:21-26,......john 5: 25-29,......john 6:39,40,........These are just some of the scriptures, and the bible is replete with the resurrection theme! What's your position ? Let me know scripturally, not according to how you feel or traditions . But biblically! The bible is right and somebody is wrong, so respectfully and prayerfully with godly love! Philippians 1: 17 But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defense of the gospel. In Jesus mighty name Elder Jamal Rozier
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Who or What do you trust? Moon hoax or truth? You be the Judge!
‘One small step for man,’ 700-box tape loss for NASA
Posted in: Digital Dark Age
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Original recordings of Apollo moon missions are missing
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The U.S. government has misplaced the original recording of the first moon landing, including astronaut Neil Armstrong’s famous “one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,” a NASA spokesman said on Monday.
Armstrong’s famous space walk, seen by millions of viewers on July 20, 1969, is among transmissions that NASA has failed to turn up in a year of searching, spokesman Grey Hautaloma said.
“We haven’t seen them for quite a while. We’ve been looking for over a year and they haven’t turned up,” Hautaloma said.
The tapes also contain data about the health of the astronauts and the condition of the spacecraft. In all, some 700 boxes of transmissions from the Apollo lunar missions are missing, he said.
“I wouldn’t say we’re worried — we’ve got all the data. Everything on the tapes we have in one form or another,” Hautaloma said.
NASA has retained copies of the television broadcasts and offers several clips on its Web site.
But those images are of lower quality than the originals stored on the missing magnetic tapes.
Because NASA’s equipment was not compatible with TV technology of the day, the original transmissions had to be displayed on a monitor and re-shot by a TV camera for broadcast.
Hautaloma said it is possible the tapes will be unplayable even if they are found, because they have degraded significantly over the years — a problem common to magnetic tape and other types of recordable media.
The material was held by the National Archives but returned to NASA sometime in the late 1970s, he said.
“We’re looking for paperwork to see where they last were,” he said! you can find this link @