News Letter November 9, 2005

OPEN HEART MINISTRIES
www.ohmint.org

Greetings Saints,

We always enjoy getting testimonies from people who have been touched by God in our meetings, but I felt led to share this one from a young couple we ministered to at Covenant Restoration Church in Hinckley, IL.

Samuel and Leslie were expecting a baby and the doctors had told them that the baby was in serious danger because there was a major problem with the amniotic fluid level being much too low.  They were scheduled to go to a specialist.  Of course, we prayed for them with our team. When the specialist did his examination the amniotic fluid was NORMAL.  The specialist said he didn't even understand why and how anyone had seen a problem.  God is sooooo God!

We would appreciate prayer also for my Aunt Nettie, in Calgary.  She was just diagnosed with cancer in the colon, lymph nodes and liver.  The first doctors said she had only a short time to live.  Of course, we were all shocked and went to prayer.   Another surgeon examined her and gave a more positive diagnosis a few days later.  She is now being scheduled for surgery.

We had a sweet time of fellowship and ministry in Janesville last Saturday night.  We not only gave out, but we also received from the saints who have been gathering together for a number of years to experience body ministry and activate their spiritual gifts.  

Significant things are happening in our lives which will bring changes to our ministry.  Please pray for God's covering and wisdom.  We see a radical revolution taking place in Western Christianity, as God prepares us for the world-wide harvest.  Revival has begun, though many have not seen the evidence.  But God is laying a solid foundation and igniting a grass-roots revival, led mostly by youth.

I'm reminded that David was a youth when he killed Goliath and led Israel to victory over the Philistines, not just once, but on a continual basis.  Even so, today's young warriors are learning to hear from God, worship with all their hearts, and go to battle for Him, gladly laying down their lives as a living sacrifice for His Kingdom.  

Our ministry is dedicated to raising up warriors and harvesters.  We will teach and train as God leads, in order to facilitate the growth of the Kingdom of Heaven on the earth.  We are thankful for the hundreds of folk that have encouraged us to keep going.  Hearing your testimonies is a big help to us and we thank you for every form of encouragement that we have received from you all.

Pray for Brenda and two gals that will be going with her to Calgary and Strathmore, Alberta, next week.  Brenda will minister in Strathmore Full Gospel Church at a ladies retreat on Friday and Saturday.  On Sunday, she will minister at West Calgary Full Gospel Church.

Meanwhile, here in Chicagoland, there will be a HUB conference November 17-20 with some excellent ministries, including Gary and Kathi Oates and JoAnne McFatter.  You can register at www.hubministries.org.  

On December 3, Brenda and I will be teaching an all day seminar in Genoa, IL, at the home of Bill and Jean Myers.  The seminar will be called, "The Prophetic and the Harvest".  They are taking registrations and have limited space.  You can call them at 815 784 3467.

That's all for now!

God bless you all,

Ben and Brenda and family