Thursday, November 24, 2005

News Letter November 24th, 2005

Open Heart Ministries
Ben and Brenda Peters
www.ohmint.org

It happened again.  I was almost done.  Here's the whole thing.

Dear Thankful Saints,

Greetings and blessings from Ben and Brenda and family.  We have so much to be thankful for, not only for what we now possess, but for what God has promised in the days ahead.  A greater glory on His House than we have ever seen is happening.  

Revival has begun, but because it is grassroots and not yet visible everywhere, many Christians don't even know it is happening.  But we see it in so many places.  The greatest move is with younger people, but the older ones are getting in on it as well and are teaming up with the on-fire youth.  Most of this is going on in small gatherings where passionate lovers of Jesus worship, cry and intercede for revival.  Many are spending hours in Houses of Prayer and taking trips to revival hot spots like Mozambique, Uganda, Argentina and Nigeria.

MINISTRY IN PERU, ILLINOIS THIS WEEKEND

This Saturday night at 7 pm and Sunday at 10 am, we will be at Eagles Rock in Peru, Illinois, not far from highway 80 and 39 in north central Illinois.  This church has been experiencing fresh waves of God's glory, and they have incredible worship for a modest-sized congregation.

PROPHETIC MINISTRY AND THE HARVEST NEXT WEEKEND

Next weekend on Saturday, we will be at Pastor Bill Myers in Genoa, IL, for an all day seminar on Prophetic Ministry and the Harvest.  They are still taking registrations, but may fill up in the next few days, as they are already over 60% full.  Call Myers at 815 784 3467 if you are interested.

REPORT FROM MINISTRY IN ALBERTA

Brenda, Val Coltman and Breeze Sherbondy spent about 5 days in Alberta, Canada this past weekend.  They made an awesome team.  They reported a wonderful move of God touching many lives, and came home quite exhausted from so much intensive ministry.  

Their first ministry was at a ladies retreat in Strathmore, Alberta.  The anointing was powerful and people were called into a new level of relationship and humble service to God.  Relationships with the other speaker and her interns were established and they all enjoyed serving the ladies together.

Their second ministry, along with visiting my Aunt Nettie in the hospital in Calgary, who just had cancer surgery, was on Sunday morning at West Calgary Full Gospel Church and with Pastor Robert Smith's family on Sunday afternoon.  Once again, it was an intense day of ministry and sharing and encouraging many who were discouraged and emotionally spent.  It was a very fruitful day.  My aunt could use your prayers as they took out a colon tumor, but her liver is also cancerous and needs a miracle.  She is only in her early 70's.

REPORT FROM CHICAGO HUB

I had the privilege of spending most of the weekend at the Chicago Hub Conference in Naperville, IL.  What an awesome time that was!  The worship with JoAnn McFatter and the two Steves was truly off the charts and as heavenly as I can remember.  The services were long, but never boring.  

We enjoyed very much hearing from Andrew White, a mediator in the Middle East, and very involved in Iraq.  He says that Iraq definitely had WMD's.  They just hid them well.  He knows of people who died transporting them.  He also hates war and tried to prevent it, but before we invaded the Iragis actually wanted war, knowing it would be terrible, but they were so tormented by Saddam that they were willing to pay the price.  But they kind of thought that all their problems would go away when Saddam was gone and of course that wouldn't happen with all the warring factions within the country.

We also were blessed to here Steve Shultz of the Elijah List.  His stories and teaching were excellent.  Then we heard Kathy and Gary Oates on healing broken hearts, physical healing and developing intimacy with God.  In addition, Nancy Majiera shared several stories and truths that blessed and challenged us greatly.  Oh yes, there was also a visit from Georgian Banov, a precious brother who ministers everywhere and is working hard now in New Orleans to minister to the lost and needy there.  God is using them greatly to turn the city around for God.

HARDBACK COPIES OF WITH ME HAVE ARRIVED

We have a some extra copies of our brand new hardback edition of WITH ME.  They are really beautiful and we are very excited.  We have already gone through a lot of the soft covers and we have heard many positive testimonies from people who have read it.  

I didn't realize it at first, but this book can be used as a powerful tool for evangelism as well as a source of great encouragement for Christians, including pastors.  I do feel in my spirit that our books must get into more hands and hearts.  I'm asking that you pray for open doors for them.  We have given a lot away and are believing that those who read them will get excited enough to tell others and share them with others including pastors and leaders, etc.

MISSIONS PREP 101 SPRING SCHEDULE

We have two weekends reserved in DeKalb for our Missions Prep 101 course.  The first is March 10, 11 and the second is April 7, 8.  We will provide housing for anyone travelling a distance.  We also may provide a free lunch on Saturday.  So please mark your calendar for these days if you desire to go to Africa with us in the future.  Even if you don't, you are welcome to come.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!

Ben and Brenda Peters and family

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