Indonesia

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Church in Manado

The team split up on Sunday so that they could impart to two different church bodies.  Pastor Bill went with Tania to a Protestant church near the sea, while Lawrence and Michelle went to a Charismatic church downtown called Bethany Church. Pastor Bill preached a message about power of JOY to the congregation that shifted … Continue reading »

Second Night of Crusades

The team began the 2nd night of crusades with a miracle!  When we arrived to the crusade site, there was heavy rain. Only a few people were there.  The team prayer walked around grounds, calling for the rains to cease so that more crowds could come receive the message of hope.  As our local worship … Continue reading »

Crusade by the Sea – Day One

We arrived in Tania’s village where a tented stage and chairs had been set up on the crusade ground, right next to the ocean. It was a beautiful scene.  At the start of the program, we were blessed to have some of the worship team from a local church come and start off the crusade … Continue reading »

Building up Local Businessmen

Tuesday evening the team went to downtown Jakarta for a meeting at a local businessman’s home where we have ministered in the past each year. Pastor Bill imparted a powerful message on the Father’s Heart to a group of Christian business and government men, as our Indonesian team member, Tania, translated. Pastor Bill shared about … Continue reading »

New church New outpouring

Sunday evening we joined Pastor Victoria (Tania’s mother) at a new church plant within the CGIC community. Pastor Bill had a time of sharing the Father’s heart and the power of living a life for Jesus that is full of JOY. There was celebration and sweet fellowship as the church body enjoyed the fresh outpouring  … Continue reading »

Set that church on fire!

Sunday morning was spent at a new church plant of Menorah Community Church (MCC). Pastor Bill was welcomed with open arms. After time of prayer with the leaders the worship team took the stage and lead the entire group into a sweet time of celebration.  At the conclusion of worship Pastor Bill gave powerful message … Continue reading »

Up up and away….and back again

Pastor Bill and Lawrence took a world wind trip to the other side of Java island to the “small” town of Surdabaya with only 5 million people. They met with new friend “Pastor Freddy” of (CGIC). They were graciously greeted by a group of church members who took them all over town to meet with … Continue reading »

House Meeting

The team was given an opportunity to minister at a prayer meeting in the home of Wicahyo and Dian ++++++. After a wonderful dinner from the host family Pastor Bill shared and imparted the Father’s love and lead the group into a time of sweet worship. Lawrence shared a quick picture from the Holy Spirit … Continue reading »

Team at University of Indonesia

The team had an opportunity to meet with a few of the students at the University of Indonesia for a time of impartation and prayer walking. The students joined the team during a national holiday despite the school being closed and received from Pastor Bill a message about how God has equipped them to be … Continue reading »

Freedom and Joy in the Holy Spirit

After 4 flights, I finally reached Jakarta, Indonesia, a city of 10+ million and a much different place in so many ways than India. For one thing, Indonesia is home to the world’s largest population of Muslims, those who follow Islam.In the evening I visited a fellowship that we had visited several times before on … Continue reading »