Bro. Don Baptized me in the late 1970's in Mo.  / Marilyn (Lyons) Williams (friend)
I will always remember the first time Bro. Don Mansager came to Stafford, Kansas to visit me.  He later Baptized me at a Feast Day, in the late 1970's.  When my husband, Charles Lyons died, in Aug, 1981, Don and Mil came to Stafford and conducted the Service, with Mil singing "His Eye is on the Sparrow".  There's a special place in my heart for them and I'll never forget t hem.  

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A Gentle Man  / Michelle Love
Greetings to all in the name of Yahweh through Yahshua,

Not many know how afraid I was several years ago when I made the decision to be baptized since I realized the seriousness of the step I was making and was just waiting for someone, almost anyone to look at me and say, 'go away, you aren't ready', praise Yahweh nothing of the sort happened, and I am still striving by the grace of Yahweh to do his bidding, Elder Don without knowing it has played a major roll of my first step and many others as I've come along so I've chosen the following way to let him know I love him, am grateful for him and pray the Yahweh will always continue to bless and keep him close,        Elder Don:

My time has been brief and often words too few, yet here today I speak of my memories of you.
You were there to look gently into my eyes as I sat waiting for something like an axe to strike, then understanding took me by surprise.
I was ready to run I must say, when first I heard the call of Almighty Yahweh.

There were so many things that I knew, I could not on my own do, so there I sat trembling and nervous with fear, Yahweh sent a gentle man that I continue to hold dear.
Only Yahweh knew I was ready to take flight, was ready to bolt and it is here that I must tell how your presence gave me strength and hope.

The day of fear came crashing quickly to an end, as one path closed a new one began, so many new things started that day, praise Yahweh for you Elder Don since I know you were sent to lead the way, I know like others not just a few, the joy  that is found as one sits quietly and listens while learning through you, a wonderful leader and friend.

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Humble servant of Yahweh--A good leader.  / Maria Francis (sister in yaiy )

I first met Elder Don in june of 1985, when he came to dominica to visit us, where he spent his time at the home of Elder Francis. He is a very humble person. I will never forget the time when he was eating a piece of sugar cane for the first time. He could answer every question we had about the bible and knows his scriptures very well.We always pray for him and the assembly. We hope that one day he will be able to come and visit us again, some day soon.

May Yahweh bless you abundantly and continue to give you strength to continue this good work which you are doing.


                                                                          AGAPE LOVE
                                                             Sis.Maria J Francis and 
                                                             Daughter.

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Enlightened By Elder Donald R. Mansagar  / Isaac E. Kusuma (Co-Worker)
Shalom dear precious Elder. I was really enlightened by your articles a lot. Many doubts have been cleared off from your writings. I was blessed by your writings a lot. This made me a good Bible teacher in India for many souls. We are running two main monthly newspapers too for His glory. Recently we launched a good website for our people in India. www.aotle-india.org

Please pray for our work in India 
Yours ever loving brother
Isaac E. Kusuma 
Assemblies Of The Living Elohim-India
MALIKIPURAM - 533 253
E.D.Dist., A.P., India 
www.aotle-india.org
E-mail: info@aotle-india.org


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A Blessing  / Liz Fisher (one of the fold )
The first time I heard of Elder Don (1999) was through a believer in Fresno CA. She introduced John and I to Elder Don's assembly and literature saying "this is the most truthful I've found." One day there was a knock at her door and when she looked out - there was the man on the literature! Laughing as she recalled the incident, she found Elder Don and Mil on her front porch during a trip they were on. It was a couple years later when Elder Don and Mil came again to Fresno to immerse a handful of believers, I was among them. Staying in their travel coach in our driveway, I was impressed with their humility, faith and love for the brethren. Their trip home from this visit was trying for them. They encountered an ice storm, and while other vehicles were off in the ditch, they made it home with praises to Yahweh on their lips.
I look up to Elder Don and his helpmate, Mil for examples of how to live right. They are a blessing for me sent by Father Yahweh.  I offer my eternal thanks. Greetings and blessings.
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Friend in the Faith  / David Brett (friend in the faith )
The first time that my wife and I met Elder Don in person we were struck by a number of things, but one thing in particular was his ability to recall Scripture verses. Since then we’ve come to know him even better and realize that he not only knows Scripture, but walks it as well. 
 
We know first hand that he seeks the spiritual aspects of Scripture (those things that are going to be important to the firstfruits). It has never ceased to amaze me personally how brethren gravitate around him, actually encircling around him while he sits and talks with everyone. This has happened more than a couple times, making it evident that something special is going on. 

If one is humble and approachable, then it seems Yahweh can use such a person to further His work. I think it is safe to say that Elder Don, by Yahweh’s grace, has been able to do much to proclaim the Messiah, the coming Kingdom, and the deeper truths of Scripture. He expresses these truths by his outgoing love for others, especially the brethren. My wife and I are just a couple witnesses, among many others, who can attest to these things being true. Thank you Elder Don for all the advice and care you’ve shown to us, helping us along the way. May Yahweh greatly bless and reward you. 

Blessings in Yahshua
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A Man AfterYahweh's Heart  / Elder Dick Vaow
I first met Elder Don at FOT '98 and Donna and I knew he was a very special person in the service of Yahweh. He has always had a word of encouragement and I could get an answer to any question I had.
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Humble Servant  / Carrie Brett
My Husband and I first met Elder Don at the Feast of Tabernacles in 1999---that was the year Dave and I got baptized.  We were so excited about meeting Elder Don because we had been receiving literature for about 2 years prior to our baptism and had been enjoying Elder Don's articles.  Anyway, Elder Don turned out to be one of the most humble people I had ever met.  His humbleness and unwavering dedication to Yahweh still amazes me even now six years later.  I feel so comfortable asking him any questions about the Bible because he is always happy to help me out.  He never makes me feel like I asked a stupid question.  I also love the way Elder Don remains so calm, even when going through trials.  His faith in Yahweh always remains.  I hope Yahweh continues to bless him always!    Close

A GOOD SHEPHERD 1Tim.5:17  / Fely Mathias (sheep)
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Servant of Yahweh...  / Roxanne James-Garcia (Sister in like faith )

Greetings in the name of Yahweh,

        My first experience of fellowshipping with Yahweh's children was at YNCA in 2003 (Passover and Unleavened Bread) and it was a wonderful experience. Everyone was welcomed my family with open arms and YNCA doors was open to us as a 2nd home. I heard about Elder Don and was told that he was the founder of the Assembly; I did not know what kind of person I would meet. I could not believe it - the man is as HUMBLE as one can possibly be, way more than me. The words that came out of his mouth were also filled with wisdom. He also has so many books and studies so much - we got to take a tour of his office and it is amazing. I learned a few things from him during those days, but most of all I learned that it is okay to be humble...I am still working on that today - Praise Yahweh for putting me in a place where I saw that it can be done. I know that Elder Don is not a perfect man, none of us are and we all have "short comings," I also know that his heart is in the right place and he has dedicated his life to serving Yahweh, Almighty. As we look around, we can see the fruits of his labor. I believe that Yahweh would be pleased with his servant.
        There is a something special that he used to do for us. When we would send in out tithes money, he would obviously open the mail and write a note on a sticky note paper to let us know that he was grateful or something from the heart. That made us feel really special, not that we were doing this for him, but knowing that he was also working behind the scenes was a good thing. I could go on and on, but the simple fact is that I love Elder Don and his family and all the brethren that I have been able to meet through the ministry that Yahweh blessed him with. I was even blessed with an opportunity to meet Elder Alan (his son) and the brethren at his ministry as well. "The apple does not fall far from the tree." I had the same warm and beautiful experience with them as well. It was an absolute blessing for me and my children to be called by Yahweh and to be led to meet Elder Don and the Ministry that Yahweh blessed him with. 

Shalom!

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True Inspiration  / Keith W.
   The first time I met Elder Don was at the 2004 Feast of Tabernacles. After arriving at the Feast site I realized the camper I had rented had a propane stove and I didn't have any matches. The first person I saw was Elder Don walking toward the meeting hall. I stopped him, introduced myself, and asked if he had any matches. He turned around, went to his overstuffed van and started looking for matches. Sure enough after going through tons of stuff he came through with the matches.
   I guess that sums up how I feel about Elder Don. He always has time to listen, time to help others and he always delivers. Whether he is looking for matches or delivering a message, he puts serving Yahweh and helping others ahead of himself. 
   Elder Don is a true inspiration and has truly enriched the lives of all who have had the honor of meeting him.
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Leader of Yahweh's Elect  / Chris Avalos (Brethren)

Elder Don has been one of the most influencial persons I have ever met. Let me explain why this is true.
In 1998 me, my wife and child moved to Missouri to join YNCA. We had become motivated to be closer to Yahweh's people after watching Elder Don, Elder Alan and others on the weekly video tapes made in Kingdom City. 
When we arrived Elder Don immediately made us feel like a part of the Assembly and allowed us to stay in his trailer parked outside the building.  He went out of his way to accomadate, my then, with-child wife Luann.
His generousity, kindness and agape love he has shown us over the years has been an inspiration to me and my family. Most noteable were the teachings of Yahweh's Truth. Elder Don patiently led me (along with Yahweh's Spirit) through the many deeper teachings of the Scriptures. Under Elder Don's leadership I began to understand what it means to be a dedicated Sacred Name Believer. 
His devotion to Sabbath-keeping, proper doctrine, and compassion for the brethren make him a "man after Yahweh's own heart."   
May Yahweh continue to bless Elder Don and Mil for the times to come.

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Impacts of a special man from the CAN-do generation  / Gary Mansager (Son)

For me, Dad impacts everyone who he meets.  He listens and always has time for others.  I recall him mentioning to our family of his desire to serve Yahweh in 1968, in Holt Michigan at our first feast of Tabernacles.  Since then, being an ordained minister, he has dedicated his life to spreading Yahweh's light to the world, or at least everyone that will choose to listen.

Of the many trips we took, it seemed as though we always were going somewhere for services.  One week it was Saint Louis, another it was Nevada Missouri, another Dallas,  and one weekend we stayed home in Olathe, Kansas.  Someone in Florida donated to our assembly a 1966 VW squareback.  We were greatful for the car, however that car had it's share of "anomolies".  I recall the generator failing late one night returning home, and just as the lights from the battery were almost too dim to see, and as the engine started to sputter, a State patrol appeared out of nowhere, and obviously he knew we were in trouble.  We drove in the shadow of the patroman's headlights to the nearest hotel.

Dad is a very humble person.  He would never boast, nor was he willing to speak about his personal experiences such as in deserving of the bronze star during WW II.  Only recently did he recount his experience to us.  I know also about his many ministerial trips to Asia and India.  He confided how some of the conditions were of the poor, although he commended the people who would offer the best they had for accommodations and food.  His efforts towards the ministry have positively impacted thousands of people's lives.

Regarding the Can-Do generation,  How many people would build a house for a coworker's housing needs while in their late 70's?  That's exactly what he did.

Dad is not looking for earthly rewards.  But as I think about his accomplishments, life, and unending care for others in Yahweh, I know he is deserving of rewards from above.  He is certainly a role model for us all.

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