Best selling author and minister to speak here

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  • By Derek Kaufman
  • 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio --  Noted author and minister Don Piper will speak and participate in several events here and in the local area June 4 - 5. 

The 88th Air Base Wing chapel staff is sponsoring his visit, said Chaplain (Capt.) Dwayne Jones. Jones said Piper is most well-known for his best selling book, 90 Minutes in Heaven. The book is an account of Piper's spiritual experiences associated with a serious traffic accident in which he was declared dead and then brought back to life to endure a long and painful healing process. 

Piper will speak at Wright-Patterson's Chapel 3 during a breakfast for 100 area pastors June 4 at 8 a.m. Chapel 3 is located at the Prairies at Wright Field, 682 Chapel Lane. Reservations are required for the breakfast which is for members of the clergy only. 

Several public events for Wright-Patterson affiliated people are planned the evening of June 4 at Fairborn High School Auditorium. A Gospel Concert begins at 6 p.m. Piper will speak from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. and sign books from 9:30 - 10 p.m. 

A Prayer Breakfast and book signing June 5 begins 9 a.m. at Chapel 3. Cost for the breakfast is $5 and those who would like to attend are requested to call by May 30. 

"Mr. Piper has a great message of hope to share," said Chaplain Jones. "He's brought his testimony to churches, universities and other organizations around the world. I invite people from across the base to join us in meeting and praying with him." 

For reservations or more information, contact Chaplain Jones or Cynthia Jones at (937) 974-6080 or 305-7293.