FMI Missions

This evening we met in a church located next to a slum and the presence of God fell in that place.  Our contacts have been assisting this church with food and transportation money for those who attend. Tonight, 125 people came and received from the Lord for both their physical and spiritual needs.  Ina translated as Pastor Bill and Pastor Mary Pat shared on the greatness of God and our need for an intimate relationship with the Father.  Thirty-five responded to the call of Jesus and prayed with Troy, who then encouraged the new believers in taking their first steps.  Pastor Bill, led by Holy Spirit, shared about his personal testimony of being healed of malaria and then declared healing in that place.  After a corporate prayer for healing, one man testified of his back pain leaving him while another man testified that his eye problem that was causing discharge from his eyes.  Another lady with an eye problem shared that her vision was now clear.  Due to a fall two weeks earlier, a little girl felt only a tingling sensation and numbness from her knees down.  After prayer, the feeling in her legs returned to normal!  A man struggling with a hearing distortion problem was instantly healed.

The presence of God was so strong on Pastor Mary Pat that as she walked near a 16 year-old girl, the girl began crying as the demons inside of her began to manifest.  We discovered that both her grandparents were Muslim witch doctors.  The girl constantly saw demons and was terrified of being around her grandparents.  As the truth of Jesus was shared with her and she was prayed for, she opened up and was led in renouncing the enemy’s hold over her life.  As the Lord healed her heart, a beautiful smile began to show itself.  Thank You Jesus for Your power to set the captives free!

In the evening, we went to a large home group. Out of the 67 people there, 31 prayed for salvation!  Once again, God poured out His love and power in great measure as we saw many touched by His extravagant love.  A 91 year old woman received an increase in her ability to see and hear. A lady with severe arthritis began to walk with more freedom, and her back was suddenly straightened! One man had been deaf in his left ear for the past 10 years, but Jesus touched him and he can now hear! There was another man present had been shot in the chest many years ago and lost the ability to move his fingers or rotate his wrist.  During prayer, he felt a tingling sensation in his arm.  A young lady with chronic nasal breathing problems received her healing, as her passageways cleared up instantly and she was able to breathe easily through her nose.
 
Our God is incredible! In Him, there are no limits! We are so excited as we partner with Him to see each person receive the good gifts He purchased for us on the cross- pour them out, Lord!

We traveled to a distant slum and prayed for salvation and healing for over 70 people! What an exciting time as the Lord powered out His healing power on His children! Here are some of the testimonies from this time: 4 people were healed of stroke side effects, including being able to raise arms in a way they couldn’t before!  8 people were healed of arthritis in their bodies…they began waving their arms and walking in place as they received their healing.  Two ladies with cataracts were healed, one who whom had blurred vision before the prayer.  We prayed for one elderly man who was able to see clearly and experienced improvement in his hearing.  Others testified of their vision being strengthened and experiencing relief from back and neck pain.  One lady with a large thyroid mass on her neck began to move her head up and down and side to side– without pain!  She also began to swallow properly as well. . . thank you, Lord! This demonstration of the Lord’s provision and goodness was followed by a distribution of food for about 350 people.

We were next invited to a pediatrician’s house who had been given only a few months to live due to his cancerous situation.  We declared healing over him and two other men who were struggling with cancer.  We praise God that we were able to lead those present who did not know Christ into a saving relationship with Him- God’s love is so profound and He can reveal Himself to us in any situation!  Another man then asked how he could connect with God.  He needed emotional healing from a deep wound where he could not forgive himself.  Released from that lie, he experienced the freedom of Jesus through his new saving faith.  The Lord led the team in giving prophetic prayer and words of encouragment to this special group of people.  Immediately afterwards, we visited a dying older gentleman and prayed for both his healing and salvation.

What a Monday! This week has started out with an explosion of healings and salvations.  Our team ministered at Shekinah Glory Ministry, which is an outreach to tens of thousands of school-aged children and young adults on different Indonesian islands.  We began with a surprise celebration for Pastor Bill’s birthday, and then spread the revival fire with these hungry saints.  Through the prophetic release, many received significant healings in their bodies.  One lady had been suffering from the side effects of a stroke and had been unable to walk well, speak, or raise her arm. Through the Lord’s touch, she began walking better, speaking clearly, and raising her arm!  Eight people had varying levels of difficulty with their vision, and they received instant increases of light and ability to see both near and far.

Pastor Bill and Pastor Mary Pat shared the Lord’s love and heart throughout the day with around 60 people.  People accepted Jesus, cried as the Lord spoke words of life and destiny to them through the pastors, received healing and deliverance.  It was an amazing day.  Here are several of the testimonies…
Pastor Mary Pat pointed to one lady and declared to her that the Lord is answering her prayer for healing and to keep pressing in for her healing in the name of Jesus.  The woman began to shake and cry as Holy Spirit touched her.  After the prophetic word, we discovered that she is a lay pastor and has been battling stage 4 cancer.
Eight people were invited forward for physical healing of the ears and received both physical healing, an increase of spiritual hearing, and prophetic words. 
One lady was instantly healed of a constant hissing noise in her ear after receiving prayer and others felt immediate improvement.  Her adult son was also there and has suffered from severe hallucinations.  After being prayed for, he felt more focused and clear in his thinking.
 The teen-aged daughter of one of the leaders had been struggling in her walk with the Lord, broke out in tears as the Father’s love and good plans for her life were prophetically spoken over her.  She received more prayer the next day and is excited for the renewal of her faith.
A lady was brought in a wheelchair who had a stroke a year prior.  She was unable to walk more than a few steps with help, unable to speak clearly, and was confined to her house during that time.  Through prayer, she felt heat in her legs and was able to walk around the room with more and more strength.  Her adult children were crying as their mother received healing in her body.  We visited her in her home the next evening and she was able to strongly speak, “Today is a new day for me” and stated that more strength was evident in her legs.  Thank You, Jesus! 
A man with a heart problem felt heat on his face and began to drip in sweat because the fire of God was so strong on him.  He testified that he felt a change and is going back to the doctor next week for testing.
An older married couple, who had been married for 50 years, prayed to receive Jesus and for reconciliation of their marriage with much needed forgiveness taking place. 
Miko a ten year boy whose was having some eye pains for two days received relief after receiving prayer from Troy.
Pastor Bill and Pastor Mary Pat preached and then both began prophetically singing over the 20 people that were gathered for our second house meeting.  Words of knowledge and prophetic words were accurately shared with many.
A married woman asked the Lord to give Pastor Mary Pat a word for her.  Pastor Mary Pat, led by the Spirit, singled her out right then and told her that she wanted a word and that God wanted her to know that what she was hearing from Him about something she had specifically asked him about was indeed from Him and to not doubt.  The woman confirmed the specifics later and immediately, she began to sob as the cry of her heart was answered.  As the Lord began to touch her, Pastor Mary Pat also heard that she played the piano, which she does, and the Lord wanted to use her gifting in worship and to allow the Lord to play the keys of her heart and that He was going to physically move her into a new place of worship. 
Troy released a prophetic word signifying both the favor of the Lord and increased unity in ministry and relationship for a couple who pastor a church. Pastor Mary Pat added more words of encouragement.
Caroline, who works for the family we are staying with, received prayer for a cataract of two year duration in her left eye.  As Troy prayed for her, she went down in the Spirit shaking and crying.  Upon getting up, she tested her vision and the cataract was almost gone and by the next day it was completely gone.  Then, she received prayer for her knees which she has been unable to bend properly for 15 years.  As Pastor Mary Pat simply placed her hands on Caroline’s knees, Caroline immediately felt heat in her knees.  She got up and began walking and even running back and forth.  Then she began to do squats and test her knees.  Her huge smile was evidence of the healing that had just taken place. 
Pastor Mary Pat prayed over one lady who had struggled with cancer and a skin condition.  She fell to the floor as she received deliverance from spiritual oppression.  As Ina continued to pray for her, Ina saw a glowing yellow material covering her skin, bringing strength and protection.
Anna, a muslim,  went down under the power of the Holy Spirit and was healed of acid reflux.
Our translator’s mother was present for the miracles and the Good News that was shared.  She has lived as a buddist throughout her life and her daughter has been praying for salvation for many years.  As Pastor Bill shared with her before she left, she finally opened her heart and prayed with Pastor Bill to give her heart to Jesus alone.
A man with back problems went down in the Spirit as Pastor Mary Pat and Troy prayed for him.  When he stood up, his back was improved. 
As Troy prayed for two ladies with eye problems, both saw an immediate improvement…one of a partially detached retina and the other lady had a problem with her ability to focus her eyes.
Another lady had knee and stomach problems…she went down to the floor as God touched her.
Ina’s parents both gave their loves to Jesus as Pastor Mary Pat talked and prayed with both of them.  Ina’s mom believes that Jesus has healed her very intense physical conditions as well.

Our team loaded the bus to head to a village named Sengere where we would be presenting the gospel through a crusade.  As we got near to our destination, thick clouds began to form and soon heavy rain was pouring down.  Our team rose up in prayer to see God part the skies for our drama site and contended together, boldly saying, “Peace! Be Still!”.  We pulled up to Sengere and the rain was continuing to pour down with strong winds.  We pressed in, believing that God would perform a miracle.  Our God just so happens to be brilliant!  Because it was raining, all of the villagers were huddled and gathered together by the hundreds under the roofs of the buildings right in front of where we were setting up.  It was market day and many of the people that had been there for the market were now trapped by the rain.  So when we stepped off the bus the rain all of a sudden ceased and the drops were barely noticeable on our skin!  Our fierce team members assumed their positions for our first drama called “Released” and the Ghanians immediately rushed along the sides and began to pay attention very intently.  The drama was very powerful and displayed the work of the cross which engaged all the viewers.  Soon after, Pastor Bill preached the gospel & approximately 130 people received Jesus as their Savior!  There were actually a few Muslims who had joined in the prayer of salvation as well!  Pastor Mary Pat then shared of God’s love and how His son was sent to set the captives free from sicknesses and diseases.  After laying hands on those who indicated that they were in pain, the Ghanaians were able to testify of Jesus healing them!  Many had expressed that their hip and leg pain had left, and others had painful stomach symptoms leave as well.  One boy, in particular, was deaf since birth and at first was very hesitant to receive prayer.  He was finally led to Pastor Mary Pat and had hands laid on him.  After a few minutes of praying for this boy’s hearing to be restored and testing him by clapping and covering his eyes, the boy responded and received complete healing in both of His ears!!!  Several people surrounding him witnessed the goodness of God, joining in celebrating the miracle our gracious King performed while the young boy broke out in tears, overwhelmed by what had just happened!  It was powerful night of salvation, healing, and the release of prisoners!  Praise God!

-Jaimie

Nima, a Muslim community in Accra, was one of my favorite places to visit for ministry.  In this section of the city the houses are packed together separated by narrow winding alleys running with sewage.  There are mosques every few blocks and it seems like somewhere there is always a call to prayer going out.
 The team had just one hour to see what God wanted to do in Nima, so our ministry small group set off through the alleys asking Holy Spirit where to go.  As we turned a corner and asked the woman sitting in the alley if she spoke English, she pointed at an open door and said “Go in the house.”
 Inside the house-complex were several women. Eunice, a believer who we prayed for, was suffering from asthma.  There were also 5 Muslim women sitting, chatting and doing laundry.  Amber, Troy and Jaimie were able to share the gospel clearly with them.  One woman was so ready to receive Jesus she was explaining to the others why they, too, should give their lives to Him and turn away from Islam. When we finally prayed with them, three of the five women wanted to pray!
 Before we left, Peter prayed for the group for any sicknesses.  The woman who had been so enthusiastic to become a believer had a baby with a cold- the baby was healed instantly, which was a huge testimony to the other women.  One of the women who hadn’t prayed also received healing for pain in her head!  Jesus is so good to show up and demonstrate His love to Ghana’s Muslims!

-Rick

As I was leaving the crusade site after the second night, a young girl brought her brother up to me and explained that he wanted to accept Christ as his savior but stated he was too shy to come up during the invitation.  I offered to walk with him a bit and I explained God’s love for Him, how Jesus died on the cross.  He stated that he understood so I led him in a salvation prayer in which he accepted Christ.  His family was Muslim and he understood that following Christ meant that he could no longer follow Islam.  He was willing to do that in order to be a follower of Christ.  He said he had a Bible and I encouraged him to begin reading the New Testament.  I prayed with him that God would make him a mighty warrior for Christ in the Sawla area villages.  It was really cool how God did that just before I was going to get into the bus to leave.

-Rick