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

Elijah Christopher Has Arrived

The blessings of the Lord are endless. Our newest grandson:
Elijah Christopher
Arrived on September 21st at 2:43pm
7lb 15oz and 19.25 inches long

^{Ps. 71:18}Now that I am old and gray,

do not abandon me, O God.

Let me proclaim your power to this new generation,

your mighty miracles to all who come after me.

^{Ps. 78:4}We will not hide these truths from our children;

we will tell the next generation

about the glorious deeds of the LORD,

about his power and his mighty wonders.

Once again we witnessed God's incredible grace and the miracle of the birth of our new grandson. What a delight!

Romania - 2010

TRAGOVISTE
This year's trip to Romania was exceptional. First of all we got to travel with our dear friends, Brian and Beth. As we arrived in Tragoviste at the Life of Hope Church, we were greeted by the many bothers and sisters that we have grown to love over the years. The Lord used and annointed the Molloys to encourage so many of our fellow laborers. We spent a great deal of time one on one loving, sharing and encouraging.

Below is a meeting with the leaders in the church.

The youth of the church helped us and their pastor's wife minister a VBS for three days. As you can see below they put their heart into the puppets and drama. The children loved it and a crowd was drawn daily.
Below is Joseph in jail asking the butler to not forget him when he goes to the Pharaoh.
Saturday night we were invited to join their family meeting. Terry ministered to the whole group and then we divided the men and women into groups. It was a time of questions and answers on subjects of marriage, parenting and involvement in ministry.
BUCHAREST
Our second leg of the trip was to travel to Bucharest to Casa Shalom Orphanage. We have been coming here for 8 years and it was delightful to meet up with old friends. One blessing we encountered was to buy some groceries for a family that Becky has been helping out. It was precious to spend some time with this family.

Below are some of the children that used to live at Casa Shalom. When we started coming most of them were little children. If you look closely you may recognize many of them. The little children have grown up and come back to help Becky with camps and other ministries over the summer. Their names
bottom row starting from the left
Catalin, Marius and Alex
top row from left
David, Estera, Mihaila,Elena, Raluca, Maria, Nicoleta holding Raluca's son, & Becky.
Having some fun at Casa Shalom. Terry picking up his cross daily


This next picture is a long story.

Please keep the Romanian church and our dear friends in your prayers.

Haiti Report

Last month Terry traveled to Haiti to reunite with pastors and leaders we support. It was also to see what the Lord would have Mantle Ministries do there at this time. From the mountains, the country looks beautiful, but up close is the devastating poverty and brokenness of the people.
Some things have changed and some have not. The earthquake caused a great deal of devastation in an already impoverished country.

Below is the devastation of the parliament building.
Relief organizations from around the world brought many tents and much more. Below is a tent city. This was built in a park and for many may be a nicer home than they ever experienced.
Truck loads of clothes were delivered to the churches and neighborhoods. Below is brother Benny from Alpha Ministries in India, very familiar with developing countries, serving the Haitian people.
A trip to the port brought many more donations. Below is brother John who was delighted to serve the Haitians once again.
With the donations of the generous people we bought rice and oil to deliver to the hungry in the churches and neighborhoods. We are so grateful for those who in difficult times, reached out to be a blessing to those more unfortunate than they are.

Passing out the food and clothing is always a challenge in Haiti.
Below is the church in Artis. An earlier hurricane blew most of the church's roof away and the back wall was detached from the foundation. So they have rebuilt it wider and added a second story. But what has not changed, is that the people still walk hours to attend church in the best outfit they own with a hunger to know Jesus.
Inside the church.
Twenty years ago, we went every summer to deliver a VBS up in the mountains. It was so exciting to meet some of the now adults, remember coming to our VBS as children and now members of the church. Seeing fruit years later is a wonderful experience.

As Jesus said in Mk. 14.7 "..you always have the poor with you and whenever you can, do good to them..."