CUPC enjoyed the harvest of outreach today. I sit really tired yet too overwhelmed to take a nap. To the many persons who have read my husband and my blogs and have sent personal emails or phone calls inquiring of the harvest we are experiencing, let me assure you that when an outreach campaign is launched much prayer and dedication is required. It is very evident that I have been involved in spiritual warfare today. I faced many spirits at the homes I visited. I know Satan is roaring in Dugan. One Mom was very angry with me and even followed me around the apartment complex wanting to make sure her child and others did not go to the Pentecostal church. The husband had given permission yet the wife raged.
We had 15 children ride the van. Three adults provided their own transportation. We had more than a dozen children walk to church. These are neighborhood children who come daily to play on our campus. Each time the children come to play we endeavor to invite them to the next service. Some of them were in service today for the very first time.
Each day in Dugan I stop and chat across the fence with a sweet elderly lady, Mrs. Nell. Today my friend was not out on her porch because was in great pain. I invited the adults helping me to join me in prayer for her healing. As we entered the home not only did we enjoy the delicious aroma of bacon being cooked but the sweet spirit of this dear lady. We felt the presence of the Lord as we prayed. We claimed her healing in Jesus name. Today as I dropped off the neighbor children Mrs. Nell was sitting out on her porch with a big smile. She exclaimed to me that she was praising God that He took away the pain.
Many of the children we are reaching have difficulties ranging from ADHD to Autism to anger issues to depression. The emotional, mental, and behavioral disorders are very real. Additionally most of these children have spiritual issues within themselves or their family. Unfortunately we do not have the man-power to have all educators or counselors in our classes. We have common ordinary teachers. Pray God will keep them strong for the harvest. I’m so thankful that regardless to race, age, or problem I serve a God who is meeting the needs of our city. He will meet the needs of the laborers as well as the harvest.
We had 15 children ride the van. Three adults provided their own transportation. We had more than a dozen children walk to church. These are neighborhood children who come daily to play on our campus. Each time the children come to play we endeavor to invite them to the next service. Some of them were in service today for the very first time.
Each day in Dugan I stop and chat across the fence with a sweet elderly lady, Mrs. Nell. Today my friend was not out on her porch because was in great pain. I invited the adults helping me to join me in prayer for her healing. As we entered the home not only did we enjoy the delicious aroma of bacon being cooked but the sweet spirit of this dear lady. We felt the presence of the Lord as we prayed. We claimed her healing in Jesus name. Today as I dropped off the neighbor children Mrs. Nell was sitting out on her porch with a big smile. She exclaimed to me that she was praising God that He took away the pain.
Many of the children we are reaching have difficulties ranging from ADHD to Autism to anger issues to depression. The emotional, mental, and behavioral disorders are very real. Additionally most of these children have spiritual issues within themselves or their family. Unfortunately we do not have the man-power to have all educators or counselors in our classes. We have common ordinary teachers. Pray God will keep them strong for the harvest. I’m so thankful that regardless to race, age, or problem I serve a God who is meeting the needs of our city. He will meet the needs of the laborers as well as the harvest.
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3 comments:
Today was a battle here also. We brought 11 children to Sunday School, some for the first time. We all had lunch at my house. That's when the battle got hot! Angry neighbor walking in my home, calls to the Police... somebody is raging mad!
I am so excited for you - "If God be for us, who can be against us?"
There is a fire burning - and it's spreading!
The enemy only attacks when God is doing a stirring in hearts. Your heart has touched others' hearts and resistance always shows its ugly head. Truly, your post-Easter numbers are great. Continuing in prayer for a church and people that really care.
I agree with Sister Hopper. You are doing a wonderful work for Him.
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