Newsletter for April 25, 2006

OPEN HEART MINISTRIES
15648 Bombay Blvd
S. Beloit, IL 61080
www.ohmint.org

Dear Saints,

We serve a very awesome God.  We are truly overwhelmed with what God has been doing, and what we know He is about to do to bring in the harvest and expand His Kingdom.  The past week or so has been totally amazing.  But first a prayer request and announcement or two.

BRENDA'S DAD HIT BY STROKES

This past weekend, about three years after miraculously surviving open heart surgery, Brenda's dad had at least two strokes.  For a short time the left half of his body would not respond.  Now his left arm and leg are working, but the left side of his face is still not functioning.  He also cannot speak or write, although he can understand others and nod yes or no.  Brenda is planning on being in Washington on the weekend of Mothers' Day.  Please pray that God touches him and gives him a little more time.  He is about 85 years old.  Also pray that he has a visitation from the Lord and that he is totally prepared for eternity.

RUSHING WIND, FLAMES OF FIRE CONFERENCE WITH BOBBY CONNER

Our conference starts on Thursday in just two days at the Vineyard Christian Fellowship in DeKalb. (visit our website: www.ohmint.org) Brenda and I will minister on Thursday night and Friday afternoon and some on Saturday afternoon.  Bill Myer will minister on Friday morning.  Bobby Conner will speak on Friday night, Saturday morning and evening.  Lisa Bourland of Kentucky will also share on Saturday afternoon.

Chicago HUB will also host a conference the same weekend in Naperville, with Shawn Bolz, Canon Andrew White from Iraq and JoAnne McFatter.  Their conference ends on Sunday afternoon.  Because both conferences will be going on at the same time, we anticipate that ours will be a bit more personal and that more prophetic ministry will be available for those who come to DeKalb.

PERSONAL ITINERARY ADJUSTMENT - A FEW NEW DATES AVAILABLE

In the last week or two we have had a substantial increase in requests for meetings here in Illinois, especially home meetings.  We had planned on heading for Washington State to prepare for our daughter's wedding early in June.  However, we have decided to stay an extra week to try to accomodate some of these requests.  The dates available now are June 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10.  If you were asking for a meeting, please write back asap and claim one of the above dates.  

REVIVAL CONVERGENCE IN PASADENA

Although the major Azusa Street Revival celebration is underway this week, we were at the conference hosted by Che Ahn of Pasadena, California this past weekend.  Heidi and Rolland Baker, Joseph Garlington, John and Carol Arnott and many others representing revivals around the world spoke and ministered a fresh revival anointing to us all.  The theme was, Where History Meets Destiny.  It was an awesome time of refreshing which we really needed.

Many special divine encounters also happened.  These were too numerous to write about, but they provided some quality moments with some of our favorite people and people that God has chosen to shake the earth.  On the last day, I was asked by Che Ahn to stay and attend a round table of international leaders, including some of the speakers and others.  I felt like I was in way over my head, but felt God gave me a few things to contribute before it was over.  A Revival Alliance of networks was established in accordance with a word given by Bob Jones and confirmed by a dream given to Che Ahn.  God is doing awesome things.

KEEP PRAYING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF OUR CHICAGO SENDING CENTER.  

The need for rightly prepared missionaries is totally incredible.  We want to expedite the training and equipping of totally sold-out lovers of Jesus to bring His harvest to Him.  Things are developing in Peru, Illinois.  Pray for more miracles and for provision for that ministry to purchase the land that could host our ministry as well as several others.  God is up to something HUGE!!!!

We love you all and thanks for your love and support.  Pray for our planned trip to Mozambique at the end of June.  We need to know God's perfect will for all of us who want to go.

Be blessed in Jesus' arms!!!

Ben and Brenda, Tim and Nathan