Lisaleenie
Her friends call her Leenie. We call her Sis. Lisa is the unofficial Host of RITA Now and just shines with the love of Jesus. She has the gift of encouragement, empathy and laughter. Her strength in the Lord through trials have been a blessing and source of strength to many. Someone more faithful can not be found; she has been with RITA from the very start.Leenie changes hats easily as she greets, prays, uplifts,welcomes and encourages one and all. You need prayer? There's Leenie. Need a word of encouragement or empathy? She is right on it. Grace is her middle name. Scott and Scarby have a permanent audience with her. And she loves to laugh at all our jokes, even when they are corny. The best friend you could ever find and the favorite of everyone, its an honor to recognized her leadership talents and loving qualities here on the Wall of Honor. Thank you sis, you have been a tremendous blessing to us all and you are loved, whole bunches. It is a privileged to welcome you to the Wall of Honor.
Scott & Scarby
Everyone knows Scott and Scarby, RITA Now's comic relief team. They were so much a part of old RITA that a special subsection was created for their inspirational comedic acts when we moved to our new site. Scott and his imaginary mangy mutt keep us laughing and offer a relief to the tension us watchmen often feel in watching today's world news. When times get serious or tense, Scott creates new adventures for him and his pet. He's a whiz and animator of humor, creating new words so descriptive you just know what he is describing as your imagination kicks in and tickles your funny bone and makes the heart merry.Its true, that his loyal sidekick friend Scarby is a cartoon version of his alter ego. Scott doesn't just have the wit of a comedian, he also has the heart and mind of a scholar. His investigative research is incomparable as he has made many fascinating discoveries through his research on patterns to the timing of our earthquakes and disasters of today. He ties his knowledge of Jewish feast dates and patterns to calculate the next possible event that allows us all the chance to inspect and consider his undertakings for further input. A human calculator on the one hand, and comic relief on the other, Scott is a regular highlight at RITA Now. You don't want to miss his next adventure or prediction. Stay tuned...Its not Howdy Doody time, NO Its Scott and Scarby time. Love you brother, and welcome to the Wall of Honor.
Bonnie
A long time member of RITA and RITA Now who is a faithful and loyal watchman eager to share her treasure trove of wisdom and caring for the truth of Gods Word. Always encouraging us as to the freedom we have in the finished work of Jesus Christ and His faithfulness, goodness and grace. Bonnie has also worn many hats on RITA Now as a former moderator, constant friend and confidant to all as well as a sounding board to the truth of Gods Holy Word.We love it when she says "love to you today" as it puts a smile on our face and a warm spot in our hearts. Whether we call her Bonnie, Bon-Bell or BB, she lights up our day each time she shares herself with us even while experiencing life's physical and emotional pains herself. You are an awesome sister in the Lord and we appreciate you so much sis. Its true..you ring our Bell. Welcome to the RITA Now Wall of Honor.
Kolleen/ No other Rock
As a former moderator, "Rocky" worked long and hard behind the scenes with both the old RITA and the new RITA Now, especially during our transition. She is known for finding the "just right" photo or artistic work of art to express sentiments for every occasion. You can find some of her work in the "Welcome to RITA Now" thread she designed and continues to watch over. You can find it in the sticky section of this forum.Kolleen has the "touch" to encourage, support, uplift or inspire with all she comes into contact. So many have complimented her warmth and welcome affirmation to drawing them in and conveying the welcome of the Holy Spirit to them. Great job sis.
A real prayer warrior and encourager of the Body of Christ, her moniker of No other Rock shows us all where her true love lies. The love of the Savior shines through her words and she can always back up her thoughts with scripture. We love and appreciate your heart sis, welcome to our Wall of Honor.
Blueteapot
"Blue" is a former moderator who was most instrumental during the transfer from Old RITA to RITA Now. The fruit of her tireless work behind the scenes is still enjoyed by us all today. Most of the organized way RITA Now is set up is directly because of her and her many talents and giftings that she tirelessly shared with us. Thank you so much Blue.Blue's down home cozy style and gift of encouragement and prayer made her words feel like a hug. Her charm and invitation to come chat over a cup of tea made her a favorite to all ages. We miss you Blue.
A solid Bible student, she can engage as well as answer many scriptural questions. She has left her footprints on RITA Now and you can find many of her works in our archives. If you look up the definition of "well done, my good and faithful servant" you will see the name "Blueteapot". You are much loved sis, welcome to the Wall of Honor.
Needle Me
Long time member, Needle Me, can keep us in stitches with her sense of humor, or share wisdom or advice that is solid for these end days. She contributes solidly to the daily postings at RITA Now which speak strongly of the fire in her soul that concerns the Grace and Mercy the Lord gives his dear children that love Him. Whether it's praise reports, or the latest music video, news of the day, politics, disasters, Scriptural knowledge or the latest astronomical sign, our sister is in the midst of the discussion offering contributions on RITA Now that we can not do without.Her solid advice is intended to benefit our relationship with Christ and as she shares the joy of her faith we are encouraged and uplifted. Want to hear the voice of reason? Just listen to Needle Me. Sense of humor and love as a lifestyle? That's her. She does not back down when truth needs to be upheld, yet she speaks with kindness and mutual respect as she is a true teacher of Gods Word in both words and deeds. This is one sister you will want to follow around the forum to discover, "whats next". Whatever it is will be well worth it. Thanks sis for your strength of character and tender heart. We are privileged to welcome you to the Wall of Honor.
This is the First Edition to the RITA Now Wall of Honor. More names will be added every month or so. It will eventually be moved to it's own special place on the Home page of RITA Now.
A few months ago the mods started a conversation about a way to recognize those RITA Now members and former Mods who have contributed greatly to RITA Now and its membership.
We decided to create a spot on the forum and call it the Rapture in the Air Now Wall of Honor. We then determined what the criteria and qualifications should be and thereafter had a nomination process and finally a vote by the 12 mods.
There were over 20 nominations and we decided to start the Wall of Honor with the 7 highest vote getters, and then let those first inductees nominate and vote for all future Wall of Honor honorees.
Here are the qualifications for being nominated to the Wall of Honor.
Qualifications
A.The nominated member must have been a member of RITA Now for a minimum of one year.
B. The nominee must have shown they firmly agree with and practice the words and principles of the Purpose Statement and Rules of RITA Now.
C. The nominee is an encourager of the other members and active in praying for others and their needs.
D. The nominee often brings, words of wisdom, or strong Biblical teaching or praise and worship of our Lord with words and pictures or songs or may use words that bring laughter and joy and a fun time of release from our Earthly grind and hardships. Laughter is good medicine to the soul.
E. The nominee may be a former mod who worked hard at helping the members of RITA Now stay safe and have a wonderful time of fellowship but due to other circumstances had to move on and is not able to be as active on RITA Now as they once were.
The Promises of God are YES and AMEN!
Amy has been with us long before some can remember and transferred to Rita Now when we switched locations.
TX Thom is an honored member of RITA Now. Everyone loves him! Being a chiropractor with extensive medical knowledge, he is always willing to share his medical expertise with anyone who is struggling with a health problem. But it doesn't stop there. He is the first one to greet a new member with warmth and compassion, pray for a person who's hurting, and has an extensive knowledge of what's happening in the world and the middle east and knows how to apply it to the prophesy in the Bible. 
Diane is a longtime favorite going back to former Rita days. She helped us open Rita Now doors and made a point of greeting each new member on arrival. 
Beckabecks (or Becka as she likes to be called), is the sweetheart of RITA Now. The love she has for the Lord just shines in her posts! Being a busy wife and mother of 5 (whom she homeschools), she will always take time out of her busy schedule to be with the Lord, whether it's dancing to praise music while she is doing her housework, or going outside to pray, study her Bible, and enjoy nature. She has the ability to see the Lord in every facet of her life, whether feeling the touch of His hand on her face through a cool breeze, or communicating to her through the clouds in the sky.
Have you seen our big brother Joe? Joe has endeared himself to us calling us 'little sis' or 'little bro'. Need a big brother? Need prayer? Joe's your guy. He is a great comforter to those who are in need of a shoulder to lean on. 
Dave may best be known for his avatar of this cute baby praying, which shows that he has a delightful sense of whimsy. He is gifted with a great sense of humor. He has a gift for one liners, and has the ability to see the bright side of things. 
Ruth has a gift of seeing what others may be missing in a situation or scripture. She is well versed, and has a great knowledge of sound doctrine. She also has a way of bringing out the best in others. and in pointing to gifts and talents of others. She is a great encourager and a cheerleader to one who is in need in order to pick them up. She's a prayer warrior and right there to intercede for whoever needs it. 
An avid rapture watcher at RITA Now revealing his dedication , long before many of us arrived. Robert has taught us about the importance of our relationship with God through many of his teaching posts. " It's all about our obedience to the Holy Spirit", he says. "We don't have to be Scriptural/Spiritual giants , our spiritual life is all about obedience." Robert shares his wisdom gained over time and experiences as well as research he has done. You can find him sharing a book in discussions and even sermons, like a John Mac Arthur one he recently shared. In discussing why unbelievers don't believe, Robert shared he believes people believe because they have been given the gift of faith as an anointing of God by way of the Holy Spirit. Without this gift, people won't believe. To be a Believer is a great gift and honor. We need to give glory to God for it.
When Leroy's name is mentioned, many of us will remember his special avatar with the lamb and lion laying down together in peace. Leroy has been with us over two years and has served as a moderator for a time. He's a supportive, helpful member and another avid rapture watcher as he shares from many of his connected interests. He has chosen to remind us of this Scripture he includes with his posts, "Do not fret because of evil doers, nor be envious of the workers of iniquity" from 
Our sister Teen Queen hails from Ireland. In the year she has been with us she has logged in over 344 hours and posted over 1962 posts revealing her loyalty, faithfulness and dedication to RITA Now. She's a poet, a mother of four and is interested in nature and especially God. 
Representing our teen members and a leader across the board, is our Brother Neko. Neko is our first teen member of a teen membership growth spurt here at Rapture In The Air Now. We fondly refer to him at times as "Little Brother". He bravely joined us and never looked back to notice we were all adults. Since then God has blessed RITA Now with many more teen members for which we give Him praise. Neko is usually first on hand to add his welcome to them and eager to chat . We've all been amazed with Neko's spiritual maturity. He can hold his own in any in -depth discussion thrilling the older members when they realize he is a youth yet. His insight and godly wisdom astound us. He gives us a great deal of hope for the next generation as we see it in the hands of young emerging adults like Neko. This is now Neko's senior year in High School. He will soon graduate. We pray he continues to join us as he transitions knowing God has him in His hands and is guiding his future.
Jan is a huge contributer here at RITA Now. She interacts across the board greeting new and old alike. Quick to note newcomers, she's one of the first to greet them with a warm welcome. One of several of our hostesses we've been blessed to have join us. We tend to especially look for Jan when it comes time for dream interpretation. She amazes us with what she senses and picks up on much faster than the rest of us. Jan is full of solid wisdom and advice as she guides many struggling with life situations. You can find Jan in the midst of any in depth discussion as she shares her talents with all of us. A born Prayer Warrior, a natural encourgager, she uplifts our spirits and reaches out to all with a blessed impact resounding throughout the ranks at RITA Now. Everyone knows Jan.
Chris nicole is a bright beacon at RITA Now that just glows with the love of Jesus. She is definitely one of us and eagerly shares her own joys, concerns, ups and downs, views and life with each of us. When she laughs all of RITA Now laughs with her in whole hearted laughter. She delights us with her emotional responses of great humor. Her empathy lights up the fellowship hall at RITA Now. She greets, prays, blesses, and love's her way into each of our hearts. A great blessing to one and all.
It is our honor and delight to welcome our first couple at RITA Now's Wall of Honor. Almost neck in neck in votes, each scored alone in their own right the honor of being named to The Wall. In honor of this occasion we have chosen to welcome them together as a couple. This "first couple" are favorites among RITA Now brethern. Their warmth and charm delight us whenever they drop by to fellowship with us not to mention their helpful advice in a pinch. It's not unusual to find a special quip from Trent with a wink and a nod in recognition to his lovely wife Destiny which amuses and delights us all in the process and reveals a special quality in their relationship together. These two just go together. They share themselves with us as faithful, alert watchmen of the end of the Church Age. We find smiles on our faces as they uplift, charm, and share Biblically teachings, touching our hearts in offering service, wisdom, advice and love in their willingness to help others. 
The spirit of volunteerism and going the extra mile in service to help others qualifies them both for this honor. They act as great sounding boards of wisdom and advice, and testify to God's truths, sharing His love , grace, faithfulness and humor with us. There's a warm soft spot in our hearts when around them.
Francine's big , generous heart has caught the attention of us all. She has the spirit of volunteerism and the willingness to help out when she can behind the scenes. Out of great concern for our Lisaleenie she volunteered to drive to locate her and assist in any way she could. She definitely has gifts in the helps and service area she is willing to share with us. She saw suffering and recognized that while unable to do it all to resolve the problem she could do something. And she could report back to us on what we could do as well. Volunteerism is the heart of the Gospel message as in the story of the Good Samaritan. One act of kindness can make such a difference in the life of another. Francine was willing to give up her Saturday to assist another among us. She desired to grocery shop, take in a meal to fellowship and to clean and assist in the ways we take for granted but others might not be able to do. A great representative of all those with caring hearts that wished they lived near by and could do the same. We salute that spirit as a blessing in our midst. 
Gimel is a long time faithful member of RITA Now coming with us from our move from old Rita. He keeps us informed of Jewish traditions, customs, ways and beliefs. Humbly correcting us in any errors on our part to keep us reporting correctly. This is highly valuable , informing us on what we do not know. Recently he was able to enlighten us on a technicality on names of the Lord used in the past in a discussion on Allah. Informing us on something we didn't know. How valuable this is to all of us. 
Maria's avatar of a "Superdog" /super corgi complete with a red cape adds smiles to our faces when see this whimsical character. Her love for dogs and all of God's creatures is evident of her endearment to us as well. No surprise there that Maria likes working with dogs and does so through dog grooming. That's just one of her many talents. She also enjoys cooking, golf and the beach as she works three jobs as well. She could use a red cape herself!
Freddie believes on the prophetic front that we are on fast forward today. He relies on Jesus for comfort as He is always there. He reminds us to "look up and lift up your heads because your redemption draws nigh." 
A weather woman extraordinaire with a continual eye on any storm fronts, her speciality being tornado warnings for any of us in harm's way. Chris detests tornadoes, wherever they are. She alerts those in harm's way to "take cover" in the Lord. You will find her praying for those who may be in harm's way or asking for prayer for her family and herself. The library in town is a solid , special refuge in a storm for our Sister, Chris.
Our Sister, Lori has been with us about 1 1/2 years and in that time has posted 2534 posts. Most of these are news articles on a variety of topics. Her entusiasm about God , the times we live in and RITA Now are evident. She excels in finding cutest animal photos/videos; those of a universal nature with a desire to share humor to relieve our daily grind and the seriousness of the hour in which we live. Her godly love and joy in the Lord is evident. She challenges us with bizarre articles on a variety of topics; those that inform and/or question. 
Our Dusty claims watchers are peculiar, unique people watchers. He responds to those desiring to critique watchers due to their own disappointments as in failed watched dates, saying this harms others, with his belief that they are incorrect. That belief is that these things have drawn us together closer to the Lord then when the watch began. Had we not experienced these waters, he says, the ups and downs that come with failed watch dates, we would've missed the adventure. We should be glad , in his opinion, for missed dates and disappointment. Dusty feels God has used this time to create a mighty peculiar people unique in Him! 
Tony reminds us of the importance of quoting Scripture to help us deal with problems in life. The power of the Word orally spoken. This also encourages us and adds God's power in addressing our concerns; and in overcoming them. Tony inspires, supports, and encourages us all on our individual journeys as well as our collective journey together. He often shares his thoughts on end time prophecy events as he prays for his fellow RITA Now brethren. He lifts others up, motivates, shares brings praise and worship songs to fellowship here, and has even shared recipes. Who knew it, a chef, too!
There's no one quite like our Knight Michael who can get to the heart of a matter with such skill and gently correct with great clarity in any discussion when it's necessary to clear away any cobwebs of confusion, mystery, error or doubt. Solid in the living Word, he wields the Sword of the Spirit sharply dividing tendon and sinew. His fine edged Sword of the Word delves deep revealing God's truth putting to rest any misconceptions or lies. His great explanations of truth keeps us all on the straight and narrow path with the living Lord. 
Helene says today's headlines are ominous and seeks out our best arguments concerning the case for the nearness of the Rapture. A Mom of three teens, she desires they pursue God as she models every mother's heart in such a desire. Her biggest concern is that Yeshua wants a personal relationship with her kids separate from the parent's faith. She prays her teens and all our teens will desire to learn of Him personally for themselves and develop that special personal relationship with Him as they spiritually grow and mature in their faiths. 
ohodijia is a student from Florida. She is interested in all things Jesus connected, studying prophecy, end times, the Bride of Christ and searching the mysteries of God. She loves fellowshipping with godly Believers and describes herself as a woman after God's own heart and loving the new me. You in me and I in you. She says, "As Christians , we are to be watching, awake and aware of the season we are in now. To the unbeliever this may seem like nonsense as they are unaware and unfamiliar with the Bible. The amazing thing about the Bible is that it is truth and this truth is felt in our spiritual core. It is fulfilled through the past and has continued to the present. If only people would look! The Word of God is truly amazing. Our belief in God is by faith, yet in His grace and mercy He has given us many signs and prophecies . Some fulfilled in the past and then there are those currently happening and yet to come. What an incrdible day and time we live in! The signs are everywhere. Do you know Jesus? Do you have eternal life? Death is sudden. Judgement is soon. Take time to make sure you have life eternal."
Camfew has challenged us on many topics she brings to discuss with us such as the truth of Benghazi as we discuss news of our day. In her Scripture verse attached to her posts she shares, "For the Lord shall be thy confidence and shall keep your foot from being taken." 
Karla hails from Oklahoma and brings a breath of fresh air to RITA Now sharing her big heart as a mighty Prayer Warrior. Either responding to prayer requests from others or asking for prayer for others and her own family, Karla Jo's heart is all about love for others and and connecting them through prayer to Jesus. She says she, "believes in the power of prayer". That is quite evident in pages of posts on prayer here at RITA Now. She practices what she preaches. Walks and talks prayer. And none are more dear to her heart than prayers for children. She asks us to "pray for the children."
