PUBLIC NOTICE OF DEFAMATION AND DEMAND FOR RETRACTION

PUBLIC NOTICE OF DEFAMATION AND DEMAND FOR RETRACTION

To my friends, family, and media.

I am compelled to address the false, defamatory, and damaging allegations made by Art Lucier regarding my street ministry. These baseless accusations have severely harmed my reputation, hindered my ability to speak at churches across Canada, and resulted in substantial financial losses, particularly from supporters within the charismatic community.

1. False Claim of Denominational Bias
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Art Lucier has publicly alleged in videos and church settings that I am aligned with one denominational church and harbor hatred for others. He has further accused me on social media of serving as a Catholic and being dishonest. These claims are utterly false. As an interdenominational street pastor, my mission is to serve the entire Body of Christ without regard to denominational lines. Such divisive accusations have alienated me from valuable relationships within the charismatic community, undermining the trust I have worked hard to build.

2. Baseless Allegation of Partnership with a Witch
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Lucier has made the outrageous claim that I partnered with a witch. This accusation is unfounded and deeply offensive to my faith and ministry, which are rooted in Scripture and committed to the highest spiritual standards. Such slanderous statements have cast unwarranted doubt on my character and work throughout Canada.

3. Misrepresentation of Ministry Practices
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In several videos, Lucier falsely alleged that I oppose donations to churches and events, claiming I discourage people from supporting anything. This is categorically untrue. I have hundreds of publicly available videos encouraging people to donate to local organizations, including churches, food banks, and drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers. These misrepresentations have unjustly damaged the perception of my ministry and caused significant financial losses.

4. Name-calling and Public Slander
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Lucier has publicly referred to me as a “watchdog,” “critic,” and “fool” and has even questioned my mental health. During a church gathering, he referred to me as “some ex-con.” While it is true that I have a criminal past, I have been free of criminal charges for 25 years and have lived a life transformed by God’s grace. These statements are malicious, misleading, and intended to discredit my ministry and my personal testimony of redemption.

5. Deflection from Serious Allegations
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I believe these defamatory attacks are an attempt to deflect from serious allegations involving Art Lucier, including the alleged purchase, transportation, and distribution of street heroin using church funds. If proven, such actions would constitute egregious ethical violations and significant criminal offenses under Canadian law.

Legal and Financial Harm
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The defamatory statements made by Art Lucier have:

It severely damaged my reputation within the charismatic community.

This led to substantial financial losses due to decreased support and donations.

Undermined the credibility and reach of my ministry in Canada.

Demand for Retraction
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I demand that Art Lucier:

Immediately cease and desist from making any further defamatory statements about me or my ministry.

Issue a public retraction of all false statements made in videos, church settings, and on social media platforms.

Provide a written apology acknowledging the harm caused by these statements.

Publish this apology in video format on all social media platforms and Harvest Ministry International websites for no less than one year.

At all future public events hosted by Harvest Ministry International, read a formal statement addressing the dangers of street heroin and awareness of Canada's National Opioid crisis.

Legal Notice
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As Scripture warns in Exodus 20:16, “You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor,” I will not allow these falsehoods to tarnish the work God has entrusted to me.

Should this matter proceed to litigation, I will exercise my legal rights during the discovery process to obtain the following:

All private Correspondence: Emails, text messages, and other communications related to the defamatory claims and my ministry.

All financial Records: Documentation, including receipts and transaction records, regarding the alleged purchase or handling of street heroin by Art Lucier or his church.

All recordings: Any audio or video recordings that reference my ministry or the allegations.

Please note that I reserve the right to make any relevant records disclosed during discovery available to the public and media to ensure transparency and accountability.

Call for Resolution
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While litigation is not my preferred course of action, I urge Art Lucier to comply with these demands to avoid further escalation. A peaceful resolution is in everyone’s best interest.

I trust this matter can be resolved without legal intervention, but I remain steadfast in my commitment to protect my reputation and the integrity of my ministry.

Sincerely,

Brother John Elving

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