Mission Reports :: Micronesia 2009
November 2009
MICRONESIAN CRUSADE REPORT
We were once again so blessed to minister in Micronesia, this time on five islands to Marshallese people we've worked with for over 20 years; and it was so very rewarding to witness their spiritual maturity. Because of their giving and receiving, these churches and congregations are thriving during a time of economic upheaval, cutbacks, and doom and gloom all around them. Kwajalein, where the Americans work, was especially full of negative reports, but everything changed when we got together with those Marshallese Churches who are spending time in God's Word, then acting on His Word.

The Enniburr Assembly of God Church had been praying, and was packed out when we were there. They are enlarging their newly completed church to make room for even more people. This is the church that only a few years ago was down to only two families who prayed, who were walking in love, and who were hungry for God. Now, the whole church is that way. There was so much freedom in the Holy Ghost, and much, much joy and laughter. When we returned to Hawaii, they told us that they were so blessed by our being there, and are so encouraged and strong in the Lord now.

We received the same report from Pastor Hone Patrick from New Beginnings Church on Ebeye; also a praying church, that they were so uplifted by our being there, and are much stronger now. Pastor Hone and Grace are making a tremendous impact for the kingdom of God in the Marshall Islands. They have a strong congregation, and have trained their people to walk in love, in the midst of much persecution. The devil is not happy about what God is doing on Ebeye - as was prophesied by Kenneth Copeland when he was there in 1997. This island has been called the "slum of the Pacific" for many years, but their church is turning it into a Garden of Eden.

Our plan was to minister in Chuuk, located on a 1 hour and 45 minute flight Southeast of Guam, but Jesus, the head of the Church, had a better plan. Due to heavy rain, we were unable to land in Chuuk, so our flight ended up in Guam. When the Guam Marshallese AOG Church heard we were there, they were so happy, and we all had such a joyous time as we ministered with them.

The churches in Chuuk were not left out, because Marshallese Pastor Riten Peter had wanted to join our meeting, and flew from Guam to Chuuk the day before we were to arrive; so he was there to minister. God really blessed his meeting, and used him to do what we could not have done if we had been there ourselves.

We return to these particular churches every year to strengthen and encourage the body of Christ; and this was the easiest, most anointed time we have ever had with them. Several people got saved, and some rededicated their lives to God; and of the approximately 2,000 people we reached, hundreds were healed and baptized with the Holy Ghost, and all were strengthened as they heard the Word of God.

In one church, 90% of the people came forward for prayer because they had been so discouraged; but they returned to their seats full of joy - laughing, shouting, and dancing before the Lord. This was the Lord's doing and it is marvelous in our eyes.

Once again, we are so thankful for your prayer and financial support. Without partners like you, we could not do any of this. Please know that your giving made it possible for Micronesian Life Ministries to purchase the ticket for Pastor Riten Peter to fly to Chuuk, and fulfill God's plan for that meeting. We love you very much and pray for you every day, as we are Laborers Together With God.

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