Newsletter March 1st, 2006

OPEN HEART MINISTRIES
Ben and Brenda Peters
15648 Bombay Blvd.
South Beloit, IL 61080
www.ohmint.org

Dear Saints,

Our hearts are full of thanks to God for His blessings on our lives and yours.  Thanks to the many of you who communicate with us, pray for us and bless us in so many ways.

IAM CONVENING.

Last week we enjoy the presence of the Lord in a very special way.  Our IAM (International Apostolic Ministries) annual Convening in Dover, Florida, was a very special time.  It was led as always by Wayne C. Anderson.  We just soaked a lot in the presence of the Lord and listened to other speakers most of the time.  I did one workshop with Jeff Doles, a friend and fellow author, who does my book setups for me.  We shared with those who would like to publish a book.  There are a lot of folks who have books inside of them and God gave this folk ears to hear what we had to share.

CLOSING DAY WITH HEIDI BAKER

Heidi had agreed to give us a day just before the TACF Conference Cruise, which started on Sunday.  What a daythe Lord gave us when she spoke to us all.  The morning was a more private affair tof the IAM members and a few guests.  It was a powerful time with Heidi sharing some of her stories from the past as well as the present.  Many people responded to the invitation and spent a good part of their lunch time on their faces at the front, receiving ministry from Heidi.

The evening service was in a large church facility.  Although not highly advertised, there was a large crowd, about triple the morning service.  About thirty kids from the Orlando House of Hope came with Sara Trullinger, the founder and director and other leaders.  These were kids who had been in deep trouble and came to the House of Hope as a last resort.  Heidi's message was so amazing for them.  She had several words of knowledge that could have applied to many of the kids.  We were there past midnight and would have been there longer if we had been allowed to, but we had to vacate for the cleaning crew.  It was one of the most awesome services we have been to.

CONFERENCE CRUISE

We were blessed by a good friend who gave us a substantial designated gift so we could go on the conference cruise with the Bakers and many other anointed speakers.  We have now heard from Bill Johnson as well as Heidi and others.  

Yesterday, we went into Cozumel and were met by Rick and CJ Cornwall.  They showed us around the island and then took us to a church facility where about twenty people showed up for a time of ministry.  Rick and Timothy led some worship and we felt the Lord come into our midst.  Then we bagan to prophesy to each one, knowing we had only a short time to get back on the ship.  The pastors, missionaries and leaders, along with several children were visibly moved and broken before the Lord.  It was a short but very sweet time with our Mexican brothers and sisters in Christ.

IMPORTANT COMING EVENTS

Missions Prep 101.  Remember, if you want to go with us (July 1-10, plus travel days), or with Pastor Bill Myers, to Mozambique, you need to attend our two weekends this spring - March 10, 11, and April 7, 8.

March 17, 18 Brenda will be speaking at the Genoa, IL, Foursquare Ladies Retreat.

Wednesday, March 22, we minister in Freeport, IL.

March 24, 25, Brenda will be speaking Friday night and Saturday afternoon at another ladies retreat in Elgin, IL.

March 25, We will both be ministering at the Myers Training Center in Genoa, doing another conference called Prophetic Ministry and the Harvest.  Brenda will be with us the morning and evening.  It will be a very busy weekend for her.  Thanks for your prayers for her and for me.

Please continue to pray for Brenda's health.  She is doing somewhat better and was encouraged after talking to Dr. Bob, our friend from Albany, New York.  We have a better idea of how to take care of her health condition with proper nutrition, etc.

NEW BOOK

I trust you don't get bored with book announcements.  For me, each book is like birthing a new baby.  This book, Prophetic Ministry - Key to the Harvest - has gone to the printers and should be available within about 10 days.

We love you all and look forward to seeing you again soon,

Ben and Brenda