Well our team of 14 people made it safe and sound to China a couple days ago. It is so nice to be back seeing the magnificent city of Hong Kong with its splendor of seemingly endless miles of high risers and bright lights overwhelming the city at night. Yesterday, we went to the headquarters … Continue reading
Many Mozambicans came the first night as we set up our sound system and lights, preparing for a time of music, singing, dancing, dramas, and preaching in Port Herique. When the Gospel was presented, nearly 50 people responded by raising their hands and praying to give their lives to Jesus. It was awesome to see … Continue reading
I was preaching healing this night and I called different people out of the crowd to come forward and receive prayer. I believed very strongly the words of Jesus when He spoke to the disciples, saying that we would do greater works than Him because He was going to the Father. As I spoke out … Continue reading
After an awesome worship service in Swaziland, I stayed after to pray for a woman on crutches who had a shriveled leg and used crutches to get from place to place. My wife Nikki and I joined to pray together for this woman, and all the pain she had in her back, neck and chest … Continue reading
As we approached the gate to the witch doctor’s house, our hearts were stirred as we felt the love and desire of God for this man and his family. Though our small group could sense the darkness that surrounded his compound, we knew deep inside that the God of Elijah would show Himself strong as … Continue reading
Our last day in Swaziland was bittersweet for not only our team, but for some of the church women as well. Amy and I had been spending time with four ladies for several hours on Sunday. We got to the end of our time together, and these women asked for prayer before we left. Amy … Continue reading
Nearly every church leader and pastor that we worked with in Swaziland told us one thing-witchcraft was very strong in this area. Though it was certain that the enemy had claimed territory in this land, we were even more sure that our God loved these people immensely and wanted to bring salvation, healing, and deliverance. … Continue reading
Andy, Darlene and I were walking along the dirt paths in Swaziland when we decided to stop at a woman’s hut. She was sitting outside on a mat, and immediately stood up to invite us in her house as she saw us approaching. We felt the Lord’s compassion stirring on the inside as we saw … Continue reading
The team had a great time in Mozambqiue last week; preaching salvation, praying for healing, and loving on the beautiful children at the Machava children’s center. On Wednesday, Pastor Jose and the team headed to Swaziland, where they will be ministering alongside the leaders of the first Iris Ministries “Community in Harvest” church plant in … Continue reading
There is never a dull moment in Mozambique, Africa! Today, Pastor Mary Pat and Amy were walking the grounds at the children´s center in Machava, and encountered a woman who had suffered a right sided stroke. Though she was able to walk, she suffered from some paralysis in her right arm. As they spoke with … Continue reading