Now, and in gratitude for the uncountable good works Norman Ingram has done to further the advancement of The Fifth Epochal Revelation to mankind, and for the many hearts, minds and souls he has touch through unselfish loving service, I humbly submit this presentation in honor of a Truly Great Man and for a Job Well Done!

We love you Brother Norman! Minister Pato Banton

#RiseInPeace my brother 05/20/1937 - 05/28/2019 12:15am -

Lina was there.

I was a lonely, dejected and very isolated reader of The Urantia Book in Birmingham England when Norman Ingram came to see me and lit a fire within me that continues to rage! For this I will be eternally grateful.

Norman D. Ingram, co-founder of UNO (Urantia Nations Outreach)

On May 20th 1937 Norman was born in Rocky Ford, Colorado and grew up in La Junta, CO. He had unusual opportunities as a boy, belonging to the "Koshare Indians" (an Explorer Boy Scout Troop) that was involved with Native American arts, crafts and dance.

At age 14 he performed in a dance troop that toured the USA's country side presenting Plains and Pueblo American ceremonial dances. After graduating from high school he attended a Christian college - John Brown University in Arkansas. During this time he also became interested in flying and took flying lessons. Combining his interest in flying and Christian outreach, Norman decided to be a "flying missionary" and pursued this dream as a missionary to the "Inuit Peoples" at Eskimo Point, on the Hudson Bay. Their mission statement was: Sharing the love of Jesus (Christ Michael) through aviation so that isolated people may be physically and spiritually transformed. They used an aircraft with floats and dog sleds in bad weather. After this he attended Spartan School of Aeronautics, in Oklahoma, and obtained the equivalent of an FAA certified license which then took him to his first job working out of theSan Francisco International Airport.

A day Norman will never forget is October 17, 1966 when he moved to Honolulu, Hawaii. There he worked as a mechanical sales engineer for a big pineapple and sugar company, flying back and forth between the islands. He was almost "flying in Paradise," but not quite…..this was only the beginning. He bought his own planes and started his own business.

Then in 1971 something really gigantic happened! Someone introduced him to The URANTIA Book and after that his life was never the same. He was starting a study group with a friend within a week!

In 1981 Norman attended his first ICC in Aspen, CO. and later became even more inspired while attending the Boulder School in 1984 and 85. At a summer NYconference in 1994 Norman felt the calling to take Books to Peru and in '95 he flew to South America with Duane Faw and Stella Religa meeting Pradhana Fuchs for the first time. Pradhana had been reading THE TROJAN HORSE and was ready for more information. Then with Pradhana and Ernesto Ruiz from Mexico Norman traveled throughout Mexico and South America, placing 184 books in all the municipal and national libraries, universities and prisons.

In 1997 Norman and Don Roark opened a Urantia Book Display Booth on Venice Beach Boardwalk, introducing new readers to the book and answering questions. Later that year they went on a four week tour of Asia delivering 120 Books to libraries and universities.

In 1998 and 2000 Norman made two separate trips to 28 countries in Africa delivering 128 French & 200 English books. Here among others he met the master teacher, Moussa Ndiaye (Senegal), leader/teachers Prince John Badioo (Ghana) and Father Louis (Guinea) who have all since visited Norman in the USA.

When asked about obstacles he faced, he comments- "crossing the national borders by land was always a major hassle plus their wanting to charge us Duty for the Books. " Even so, Norman somehow managed to make the crossings safely, though not without many delays. There are now active study groups is Guinea, Ghana, Senegal, and of course, Chile, that have developed directly from these major endeavors.

On a trip to Africa via England, Norman & Stella visited the home of Pato Banton & a long term friendship developed. Inspired by Norman’s enthusiasm Pato re-opened his home for a weekly study group and started on a long journey that has culminated in Pato’s becoming a devout forerunner of the Urantia Revelation.

Norman even toured with Pato occasionally from 2006 to 2009 promoting the Urantia Book from the Merch Booth. Since setting up the Urantia Book Display Booth on Venice Beach Boardwalk in 1997 Norman continues to provide this fruitful service on most Sundays. Norman says his greatest reward and satisfaction is, "when a beam of light glimmers in my brother's eye as he accepts the truth we have for him. Also, when I get a new story of "How I Found The Urantia Book" from a new believer, it‘s better than getting a paycheck you did not expect."

By: Polly Friedman For more go to: http://www.ubla.org/uno/

Much love and gratitude to our brother Lazarus Ahimbisibwe for the invitation to visit your two communities from Bucuro 3 and Nyabishekye in one place of Bucuro 3, KAZO District, Uganda. It was an amazing experience for everyone! Keep up the great work my brother. Also, great job @⁨Daniel Nabimanya⁩! This event in Kazo Town was so great because we had Catholics, Pentecostals, Methodists, Anglicans, a Muslim and Urantia Books Students from Ibanda & Kazo. Everyone enjoyed hearing about The New Revelation and they all agreed with "The Good News" that we are all God’s Children, Spiritual brothers and sisters, and that Faith is the Key to the Kingdom of Heaven

Pato Banton

The NEW RELIGION That Jesus Created (see ordination of the first 12 Apostles below)

Africa Urantiathon

The Religion of the Spirit

The liquid Liberties of Enlightened Sonship

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnFvMr9YCkU

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Listen to Pato Banton's Words of Christ I II and III. These inspiring teachings of the Master are accompanied by the beautiful meditative music created, composed, and directed by Clyde JJ Forde and Katie Watchorn. Drums, arrangement and mastering by Winston (Da Major) Mendes. All tracks produced, mixed and narrated by International  Artist, Pato Banton

Pato Banton
Minister Pato Banton aka “BrotherFriend” is a devoted Urantia Artisan and is also an internationally renowned Reggae Legend that has recorded and toured the world with Pater Gabriel, The English Beat, Stephen Marley, Steel Pulse, UB40 & STING! (to name just a few). Not only has Pato topped the reggae and commercial charts all over the world, he has also had 5 top 20 hits in the British Charts, with his biggest hit “Baby Come Back” (featuring Ali & Robin Campbel of UB40) staying at the No.1 position for 4 weeks in a row and selling over 30 million copies!   

Although his four-decade career has also earned him a Grammy Nomination and a place in the British Music Hall of Fame his journey has increasingly transcended the music business into arenas of youth outreach, teaching in schools, colleges & prisons, writing new curriculum for children with learning disabilities, Music Outreach Workshops around the world for “at risk” young people in disadvantaged communities and Global Spiritual Ministry. Pato also received the BBC Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his tireless community work and his successful efforts to help reduce gun crime in his hometown of Birmingham England. 

After finding The Urantia Book in 1987, Pato decided to devote his life to spreading Truth, Positivity and Love through his music. Eventually, Pato would become an Ordained Minister For Christ Michael so he could provide increasing levels of service to those who needed him. During this time Pato also received an Honorable Award from The Urantia Book Fellowship in the USA “For The Many Years Of Service To The Work Of The Urantia Book Revelation.”

In early 2018, Pato & his wife Antoinette Rootsdawtah (who is also a minister and world renowned reggae keyboard player) were both presented with the prestigious “Unity Earth ~ Keepers Of The Flame Award” by Ben Bowler and later that year they were both appointed as “Goodwill Ambassadors of the Golden Rule” by Ambassador Mussie of the United Nations & United Religions Initiative ~ Africa. In 2019 their Spiritual Family won the “URI Hermes Award” for creative collaboration and communications with other Cooperation Circles around the world and shortly thereafter they were both invited to become official members of the Evolutionary Leaders Circle, a dynamic and visionary project of the Source of Synergy Foundation. 

Most recently Pato was invited to the Los Angeles City Council Chambers and presented with the “Caribbean Cultural Heritage Award” in recognition of his ability to use music as a tool to engage diverse communities with a Message of Love! The State Of California Senate also awarded Pato with the “Las Rosas Honors” in recognition of his contribution to the arts and culture of the Caribbean and Central American Communities, jointly creating a richer and more diverse culture in the City of Los Angeles and the State of California. 

Now based in Southern California, Pato continues to record and tour the world extensively, conveying a positive, fun & spiritual message, while simultaneously serving as a Teacher, Counselor, Mentor & “Minister of the verb” to his Fans, Friends & Spiritual Family.” 

To “personally” stay in touch with Pato and learn more about his Global Ministry go to: 

www.facebook.com/groups/patobantonsspiritualfamily
www.officialpatobanton.com
www.Edentia.Us

WOW! What a beautiful surprise for Pato Banton, Antoinette Rootsdawtah & Jane Tipton King when they crossed the border of Rwanda to visit the Grace Villa Orphanage in Kabale, Uganda.

The "Spirit of Ubuntu" documentary will highlight amazing leaders from 12 different countries across the African continent, who espouse the values of compassion, humanity, caring and sharing, ethics, dignity and loving service within their respective communities. 

Even though this video was mostly filmed on Pato's iPhone, it definitely captures this beautiful moment in the remote hills of Kabale, Uganda and shows us that the Spirit of Ubuntu is alive and well in Mama Africa! 

Ubuntu!  
I Am, because We Are.

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