Mission Reports :: South Pacific 2009
September 7, 2009
2009 MAY - JUNE SOUTH PACIFIC CRUSADE REPORT
Jan and I have returned from the South Pacific with such thankful hearts for being chosen as messengers of God's goodness and His grace; and we praise the Lord for touching so many lives in FIJI, VANUATU, THE SOLOMON ISLANDS, PAPUA NEW GUINEA, BRISBANE and SYDNEY AUSTRALIA, and in NEW CALEDONIA. You may never travel to these places, but as our prayer and financial partners, you have ministered together with us in 31 meetings; reaching more than 2,400 people.

We give God all the glory for 54 known salvations, for more than 90 baptized in the Holy Spirit, for over 450 confirmed healings, and for hundreds more being encouraged and strengthened as they received the Word with gladness. This was our most extensive crusade schedule to date, and as God opened up those opportunities, we ran with great joy through the doors of 7 islands and Australia.

We are so thankful for the leaders who coordinated every meeting for us, as we met in churches, conference rooms, hotels, homes, and in the open air - anywhere people were hungry to receive the Word of God. There is no way to put into words the marvelous things God did, but here are a few highlights from some of the services:

Thank God for the youth. We love ministering to them, and during a youth service in Vanuatu, several were saved, healed, and baptized with the Holy Ghost; and that service ended up with a victorious Jericho march. They are "On Fire" and ready to take their islands for Jesus.

People came to two open air meetings in Mosquito Valley in the Solomon Islands (we didn't see even one mosquito PTL); and one very sick young mother was gloriously healed and saved in the first moonlit service. The next night, it rained during the entire service and we all got wet; but the people were hungry for God, and came to hear and receive. That night, this young mother, along with 25 others, received the baptism with the Holy Ghost, and will never be the same.

We held another open-air meeting during our final night in Papua New Guinea, and many people lined the dark street to hear the Word of God. The Holy Spirit prompted us to pray for the children that night, and with great joy, the parents brought them forward; and many were saved and healed.

New Caledonia is a French-speaking nation, and we don't speak French. Pastor George Temar was such a blessing as he flew from Vanuatu to join us in New Caledonia as our translator.

Although this island nation is very rich in nickel, only a few people are rich, and many are poor - but this is subject to change. Christian radio and television have not been allowed there (also subject to change), but we found the people were very hungry for the anointed Word of God.

We were advised that the people we were going to reach in the squatter settlements were very conservative, and not to expect much response. HA! When the Spirit got to moving, many were saved and healed, and during the Sunday afternoon youth service, 39 youth were baptized with the Holy Ghost, and are really 'TURNED ON" TO JESUS now!

In every place we proclaimed the Word of God, the anointing removed burdens and destroyed yokes, because GOD WANTS HIS PEOPLE BLESSED! Everywhere we went, we distributed (free of charge) Word of Faith teaching materials - CDs, DVDs, and books so the people can continue to grow stronger in the Word.

We continually go out into the Pacific Islands because we love the people; and serve an awesome God who wants them to hear His infallible Word, and be free to live victorious lives now - on their own islands.

Oh, how we wish that you could see the joy of the Lord that fills the lives of the people during these meetings. Remember, you are a vital part of this ministry, and every person we reach for our Lord Jesus Christ goes into your account. .

Jan and I appreciate you so much; and we thank you for your partnership with us. Your prayers and financial support have enabled us to reach these, and many other Pacific Island Nations with God's life-changing Word. We love you in the Lord and are praying for you.

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