INDIA

On Jan. 26th, a little more than one week from today, Terry will be leaving for India. As it says in Acts 18.23"...he departed and went from one place to the next through the region...strengthening all the disciples." Ministry will be in the city and into the villages. Please note that the villages bring thousands of pastors and leaders, hungry for God. Below is one of the village conferences last year....
But the tent is set up in the middle of nowhere. This is to not attract too much attention.

Terry will once again be joining our dear friend and co laborer in the Lord, Brother Benny Matthews. It is such a pleasure to minister with him and serve our brothers and sisters in Asia.
Whether they are preaching to thousands or personal prayer for one, please pray that their
" speech and preaching (is) not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and power." They will be traveling around Northern India for two weeks and many of those attending having faced and endured incredible persecution and need a time of refreshing, encouragement and a personal ministering of the Holy Spirit.

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ISRAEL 2010

Our trip to Israel this year included a team of 13. Everyone was a first timer to the Holy Land. What a privilege to introduce someone to Israel and watch the bible and 6000 years of history come alive in front of them day by day. One person described seeing the bible in living color. Another said that they had run out of English words to describe how wonderful, awesome and surreal this place was. Below is the picture of the group on a boat ride across the Sea of Galilee. As you ride so many stories come alive.

Below is a picture at sunrise on the Sea of Galilee. The fishing boats and the colors just add to the moment there.
One of the most memorable times this year was to watch the sunset over the city of David. The colors were stupendous and all were in awe that we were actually in Jerusalem, God's Holy City.
After watching the sunset on the Mt. of Olives, we went to the western wall, on the sabbath, in the middle of Hanukkah, and watched the Rabbi's light the Menorah.
Below is a picture of the Israeli soldiers. Look how young they are. They are ages 18-22. But we grew a great attachment to them as we visited the Navy Base and talked with these soldiers everywhere. Watching them cry in their Holocaust Center was a very moving moment. This is a picture of them at the Western Wall.

This was our view at lunch. Imagine looking out over the temple mount and the mount of Olives while you have a cappuccino. Only in Israel.
Below is a picture of a part of Nehemiah's Wall. Imagine building this with a sword in one hand.
EinGedi is where David was hiding from Saul. What a wonderful oasis in the dessert.
The Jordan River below carries with it so much history.
We had our own baptism service right there in the Jordan. Something we will never forget.
Below is the mount of Beatitudes. Picture each one of those banana trees as people and our Lord teaching the character His followers should emulate.

The entire trip in Israel was during Hanukkah season. Below is the precious time we had at the children home. We had the privilege of lighting the menorah and celebrating with these precious children.
Our course the uniqueness of this trip was the fire on Mt. Carmel. We were actually scheduled to be on that mtn. when the fire was lit. But miraculously and unbeknown to us, our plans changed and kept us safe.
Swimming or rather floating in the dead sea is always a great time of laughter.

Walking on the temple steps where Jesus actually walked daily into the temple. Behind Jim and Colleen is the actual arch that our Savior walked through. You can't imagine how it feels to be there in that place.

Unique to this trip was time to actually pray in the garden of Gethsemane where our Lord and Savior praying the night before His trial.
Praying "not my will but thine be done."
It was in this garden that we decided, as part of our ministry, that we need to take as many people as possible to Israel. It is that life changing. If you are interested in joining our group next year please contact us by email.
God Bless, Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah!

ISRAEL

"For there shall be a day, that the watchmen upon the mount Ephraim shall cry, Arise ye, and let us go up to Zion unto the LORD our God." Jer. 31.6

After being home for only two weeks, we will be taking a team of thirteen people to Israel. In great anticipation we embark to see the Word of God and six thousand years of Bible history come alive for this group. Below is a picture of us on the temple steps, where Jesus walked when he went into the temple.


Below is a picture at EnGedi, where David was hiding in a cave from Saul. Seeing the actual geography enlightens the bible.

Please keep these 13 people in your prayers. May God richly reveal Himself to them in an even deeper way.

WESTERN EUROPE

Paul said to Barnabus "Let's go back to every city where we spread the Lord's word. We'll visit the believers to see how they are doing." Acts. 15.36
Ps 26:7 That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works.

IRELAND

We had the privilege to minister at a teen challenge in Ireland this year. After the precious time of ministry we were invited for tea and biscuits with the women living there. It was a excellent time of intimate sharing about life and Jesus. We are so grateful for this opportunity. Below is a picture of the home that houses the teen challenge program.

The theme of the conference this year was "saying YES." While Terry ministered to the adults, Pat was ministering to the children. Pat also had a time of teacher training with those that that work with the children in the church.
We had many meetings with leaders. It was done Irish style with food and tea. This setting allowed a more relaxed and intimate time of questions and answers for so many things that come up in ministry.
We were so blessed to see how much the church has grown in just one year. We had many moments of that special one on one ministry with new and old members of the church body. There were also some very intimate times of prayer.

BELGIUM

Our next stop was Belgium to Christian Church of Antwerp. It had been three years since our last visit and it was wonderful to again greet the old and meet the new brothers and sisters in the Lord.

Below we are with Pastors Wille and Nelly, our precious co-laborers in the Lord.
It was so exciting to see how much the church has grown in the last three years. The Sunday service was so filled that many people had to sit on the steps as they ran out of chairs.
We had many moments of one on one times of fellowship, encouragement and prayer for our precious brothers and sisters in the Lord.


Below is a picture of our precious brothers and sisters in Belgium. This is a Spanish speaking church in a Flemish speaking country, so it has it challenges. But God has been faithful.

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Once again our extreme thanks to those who kept us in their prayers. We are eternally grateful.

LEAVING ON A JET PLANE....

In just a few minutes we will be leaving for the airport.

WHERE?
IRELAND
Our first stop is Ireland. We have been invited to minister at their Autumnfest Conference 2010.
The theme is "Saying 'YES' - Obedience to God's vision." In addition to the conference, we will be very busy with some leadership meetings, teacher training for the children ministry workers, and encouraging our Irish friends and co-laborers in the Lord. The schedule is packed with ministry so please keep us in your prayers for wisdom, strength, anointing and health.

BELGIUM
We will also be heading to Belgium this trip. It has been three years since we last ministered in Belgium. We have heard our schedule will be quite busy there also. We would appreciate prayer for this part of the trip as we minister at this Spanish speaking church in a Flemish speaking country.

We will do our best to keep our friends, supporters and family updated as much as possible. Please feel free to comment on our blog as encouragement from home goes a long way when we are so far from home.

God Bless
Pastor Terry and Pat