Missions Prep Report
Ben Peters
Apr 30, 2007

Greetings Friends,

BIG THANKS

Our OHM team, led by Val Coltman, did another fantastic job organizing our Missions Prep 101 event. The hosts, CrossWinds Community Church, did a great job of providing for all our needs.

Our speakers, Kevin and Cynthia Ford from Florida, were sent by God to prepare all of us to take the love of Jesus to the harvest fields. Several wonderful healings took place and we were carried into the presence of God with fun and laughter and a sweet awareness of God's presence.

Yesterday, some of our worship team ministered at the Encounter, led by Pastor Theresa Forkins-Philips. Steve Schultz of The Elijah List spoke in the morning and Rich Hanson spoke at night. Both sessions were powerful and our kids did an awesome job of leading worship. It's amazing to see what God is doing with these kids. They have the pure passion that brings the presence of God.

COMING EVENTS

Brenda and I will be heading for meetings in Velatie and Albany New York on Wednesday. Please pray for us. Brenda will be doing another ladies event and I will be speaking on Sunday morning at The Shepherd's House, and ministering with Doctor Bob in Albany on Monday night.

We will be doing some private meetings, as usual, this upcoming month. The more public meetings are listed below.

May 14 - 16 will find us in Moline, Illinois, and Iowa City, Iowa, ministering in homes, a Christian School and church gatherings.

May 18, 19, we will be doing a prophetic seminar at the Lakeshore Tabernacle in Kenosha Wisconsin.

May 27, 28, we will be involved in the dedication of the remodelled facility of New Covenant Church in Elgin, Illinois.

CONFERENCES BEING PLANNED

LABOR DAY WEEKEND IN KENOSHA WISCONSIN - CROSSING OVER INTO DESTINY

Our speakers will be life-changing, although you may not have heard of them yet. Trust me, they will take you to new levels of glory. Shara Pradhan is Heidi Baker's personal assistant. Karen Dunham is becoming very well-known for her amazing ministry in Jericho in the Palistinian refugee camps. Roger and Gabriela Joyner are long time disciples of Lou Engles and come highly recommended. Vance Murphy and Lisa Bourland, of The Father's House, both have powerful messages and ministries. Healings are sure to happen and the fire of God will fall. Plan on making it your Labor Day Weekend vacation. We will get motel information asap.

OCTOBER 24-27 IN CRYSTAL LAKE, ILLINOIS - THEME NOT YET DETERMINED

We will have a return of last fall's powerful team. Shawn Bolz, Paula Benne, Jonatan and Jennifer Toledo and Gary and Sarah Morgan will release a brand new prophetic flow into the region. Keep these dates open, please.

APRIL 23-26, 2008

We have scheduled Georgian Banov and expect to have several others return, probably to the same venue in Elgin. We are going after Rolland and Heidi Baker as well.

Thats all for now. Please pray for us. We are always in need of more of God and His grace and power.

Much love to all in Jesus,

Ben and Brenda, family and team

Sid Roth Show, and April 23 update
Ben Peters
Apr 23, 2007

Greetings precious saints,

It's been an amazing week for me and I don't have time to share much right now. I'm at the Portland, Oregon airport heading home, waiting for my flight.

Many responses are already coming in via e-mail regarding our appearance on the Sid Roth IT'S SUPERNATURAL show. Most are requests for prophetic words for people desparate for a touch from God.

This show is carried on many different stations around the world. To find out where you can see it, go to www.sidroth.org. Then click on "IT'S SUPERNATURAL TV SHOW" at the top. Then click on schedule and check out the various stations and networks. Cable subscribers might find it on the INS network. It's also on at least two DIRECTV sattelite channels and the Dish Network. In the Chicago area, it's on a local station tonight. It's WJYS TV CHANNEL 62 AT 7:30 PM.

Spending the week with Rolland Baker and others was an awesome affair. We got to have a private visit with Akiane and her family and view most of her originals on the walls of their home, mostly in the basement, where she works. She was working when we arrived behind closed doors and we just soaked in the amazing atmosphere of God's presence. It had me in tears and then we got to visit with Akiane herself. Rolland was immensely impressed with her wisdom, knowledge and godly character that was revealed in her conversation with us. Akiane also had a two-week old baby brother. She is now the middle child with two younger brothers and two older brothers.

After visiting Akiane, we went to the home of Terry and Jerry, where most of the Idaho gemstones have fallen. Terry immediately began to manifest gold dust all over his bald head and his neck and shoulders and arms. He is so full of God and we were immensely blessed. Then we saw the gemstones again close up. Rolland also saw the bush plane of his dreams and made the down payment to be on the waiting list of these special planes. It was a totally amazing day.

Now I'm ready to go home and my plane has arrived.

God bless you all!

Ben and Brenda, family and team

Update from Oregon
Ben Peters
Apr 19, 2007

Greetings Saints,

God has been very good to me. While Brenda and the family have had a little down time, which they have enjoyed, I have been with Rolland and Heidi Baker in Albany, Oregon. I've also had the privilege of being at the Elijah List studios and bookstore, while they did an interview with Rolland Baker.

I was blessed to hang out with Steve Shultz and Denny Kline along with Rolland and Ingela, and know that God was further connecting us with others in preparation for the harvest that is now upon us. Keep praying as I get to go with Rolland to Idaho to check on the company that builds the plane he needs for the bush in Africa.

Have you ever thought that we are called to preach the Gospel (good news) of the Kingdom, and that the Kingdom of God is righteousness, peace and joy. The good news we preach is that the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand - that is: righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit is at hand, or here at the threshold right now.

It couldn't be about our righteousness, because having to strive to be righteous is not good news. But if He just puts it on us for free, then that's really good news. Furthermore, our assurance of His righteousness on us creates the peace that we need, which then releases the joy of the Lord. Let's receive His Kingdom in our hearts. Remember, Jesus said, "It's your Father's good pleasure to GIVE you the Kingdom. He loves to give us HIS righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

REMINDERS

Brenda and I will be on the IT'S SUPERNATURAL show next week, starting Monday in some places and networks. Check it out at www.sidroth.org. You can actually watch it on the internet any time after Monday rolls around.

Next Friday we'll begin this years Missions Prep 101 course especially for those wanting to go to Mozambique or Israel as part of our team. We expect to have a new DVD and a new book about Iris Ministries for the weekend.

Remember that everyone is invited and we will have a special speaker on Friday night and Saturday afternoon.

God bless you all,

Ben and Brenda, Family and team

Missions Prep 101 Reminder
Ben Peters
Apr 13, 2007

Dear Friends,

This letter is mainly to remind everyone interested in missions trips this year that we will be doing only one weekend of our Missions Prep 101 course. We had originally scheduled this weekend April 13, 14, for the Mozambique crowd and another later for the Israel crowd.

Instead we will all only meet once - two weekends later, April 27, 28. This is for both those wanting to go to Mozambique and for those wanting to go to Israel.

BIG THANKS

I am filled with thanksgiving to God for all of you, but especially for those who took part in supporting our Ever Increasing Glory conference. I know many of you made great sacrifices serving and giving financially so we could pay our bills and bless our speakers. God will bless you all for your sacrifices!

PRAYER REQUESTS

Please pray for all of us in leadership of Open Heart Ministries. We need God's wisdom, love and power. That sounds a lot like "Power, love and a sound mind." Please pray for us.

Also, please pray for health and healing for a baby named Jaden, and a young man named Daniel in military training.

Pray also for Brandon who has just arrived in Iraq after having already served in Afghanistan. God used him there and will also use him in Iraq. Pray for revival among the military and in the people they serve there.

Also keep praying for TheCall Nashville and the coming revival in America. Also pray for the release of divine technology which will finance Kingdom harvest.

BE REFRESHED, BREATHING IN THE FRESH OXYGEN IN THE ATMOSPHERE OF HIS LOVE

Much love to you all!

Ben and Brenda, boys and team

WE EXPERIENCED EVER INCREASING GLORY
Ben Peters
Apr 8, 2007

GREETINGS ON THE GLORIOUS RESURRECTION MORNING!

EVER INCREASING GLORY CONFERENCE OVER THE TOP

It began Tuesday evening at the Church in the Word facility in Elgin Illinois with Ingela Larsson, following worship led by JoAnn McFatter. It was Ingela's first time speaking in a major Christian conference. She had spoken many times to crowds of horse lovers as an expert in "Natural Horsemanship", but never to a crowd of Christians. Her love for Jesus was quickly manifested and most of the crowd came forward at her invitation and met with Jesus at the front. Many were quickly touched and moved on by the power of His love. Ingela has spent much time with Rolland and Heidi Baker in Africa, and just finished over three weeks on their ministry team in the U. K.

Wednesday evening, Georgian Banov took us to new levels of joy and love for Jesus. It has been reported that he is accompanied by a whole band of "Joy Angels", and we all enjoyed the joy. What a precious brother! We'll surely have him back as often as possible.

Thursday morning Dara and Rada Adams blessed us with an amazing testimony and teaching. From "down under" in Australia and then three months in Mozambique, they carry a unique anointing to bring people into new dimensions of waiting on God and being touched by His powerful presence. Again many people were touched.

Thursday and Friday afternoon featured powerful workshops by Ingela Larsson, Georgian Banov, Ryan Wyatt, JoAnn McFatter, Darin and Rada Adams and Jeff Jansen. Fortunately, they were all recorded on CD and DVD, as we couldn't attend them all.

Thursday evening Ryan Wyatt shared some incredible revelation and moved quickly into releasing signs and wonders and healings. There were many testimonies of healings, including restoration of partial sight to a blind eye. We trust that more healing has occured since that moment.

On Friday morning, Brenda shared from her heart and was as anointed as I've ever heard her. Many thanked her for her honesty and transparency that let's them know that God uses imperfect people. I shared briefly about communion (being "Good Friday"). Without the elements, we imparted the substance of communion - the gifts of the Holy Spirit (represented by the bread) and the flow of the Holy Spirit (represented by the cup) to operate them. I have the teaching in my book, "God's Favorite Number".

Friday night was indeed Ever Increasing Glory. Jeff Jansen shared on signs and wonders and then began to call them through words of knowledge. Amazing things began to happen and testimonies came thick and fast. Even well-hidden spirits of infirmity were exposed and expelled by the presence of the glory of God. It was an awesome night.

May we all continue to walk in Ever Increasing Glory until Jesus visibly returns. Our deepest thanks to our awesome, amazing team of volunteers. They took care of so many details that I didn't even know about. You guys are THE BEST!!!

Those who couldn't attend or forgot to order CD's or DVD's can still order them. I don't have prices at this moment, but will try to get a discount from Greater Dimensions for those who order now.

BRENDA AND I WILL BE ON SID ROTH'S "IT'S SUPERNATURAL" SHOW

It's finally going to be aired on TV from April 23 - 27. You can check www.sidroth.org for the schedule and locations. It's on at different times during the weak on different networks and stations. If you can't get it on TV, you can watch it on your computer that week or any time thereafter. Please pray that many will be impacted by the show.

You can also read an article of mine that they published. Go again to www.sidroth.org and click on "Exclusive Articles and Resources" just above Sid's head on the home page. Then click on "Gentile Debt to Israel".

For our itinerary please check our website: www.ohmint.org. Meetings are added frequently and some should be added in the next ten days or so while Ingela Larsson and the Adams are stil in the area.

May you all have an amazing Resurrection Day celebration!

Much love to all,

Ben and Brenda, family and team

EVER INCREASING GLORY CONFERENCE BEGINS TONIGHT.
Ben Peters
Apr 3, 2007

Greetings Saints,

We are very excited about tonight. Our opening night speaker, Ingela Larsson, who flew in from England just for this conference, is an amazing woman of God. She has ministered personal healing to both Brenda and me since being in our home. A close personal friend of Rolland and Heidi Baker, she carries a strong message of intimacy with Jesus. Let Jesus touch you through this precious vessel. JoAnn McFatter will be with us the entire conference. She will take the worship to a new level, along with our Elgin House of Prayer worship team.

The second service will be Wednesday evening with Georgian Banov. He is well-known as a speaker and musician. I guarantee you that it will be impossible to be bored while he speaks. On Thursday morning, Darin and Rada Adams from Australia will share. They bring a passion for intimacy and a healing anointing. People are always healed in their meetings. They also come with some great Australian humor.

Ryan Wyatt, whom many have enquired about, will speak on Thursday evening. He brings some amazing revelation and glory anointing. On Good Friday, Jeff Jansen will take us to a new level of glory in the evening service. The miracles that he experiences today are very phenomenal. You will probably see things you've never seen before.

Friday morning Brenda and I will share and Thursday and Friday afternoon all the speakers will be doing special workshops you can chose from.

GENOA GLORY

This past weekend we were extremely blessed to be part of a wonderful time with the good folk at Genoa's CrossWinds Community Church, let by Pastors Jim and Ruth Freund. Brenda was the main speaker at their ladies retreat on Friday and Saturday. Ingela and several others also shared some things on their hearts. The response and hunger for Jesus was very strong and rewarding.

On Sunday morning, I had the privilege of ministering to the whole church. What an anointing I felt, as I depended on the Holy Spirit to serve the truths that He wanted to reveal to hungry hearts. For me, it was one of the strongest and most precious speaking anointings I have ever experienced.

MISSIONS PREP 101 IS CHANGING COURSE

If you hope to go to Israel or Mozambique with us in 2007, please note: We are changing our schedule and dropping the first and last weekends. We will try to accomplish everything that needs to be accomplished in one weekend - April 27, 28. Other single get-togethers may happen to help people prepare to get visas to Mozambique, etc., but the only required weekend will be April 27, 28. Those going will also need to read our required books, etc. For information please write me at benrpeters@juno.com.

May God bless you all and keep you in the center of His wonderful will for your life. May He anoint you for your awesome calling and prosper your journey into your Kingdom destiny.

We love you all!

Ben and Brenda, boys and team

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT RE: MOZAMBIQUE TRIP

Ben Peters
Mar 30, 2007

Greetings Friends,

IF YOU ARE HOPING OR PLANNING TO GO TO MOZAMBIQUE WITH US IN JULY PLEASE LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY.

WE ARE CONSIDERING CANCELLING OUR MISSIONS PREP WEEKEND, APRIL 13, 14, AND COMBINING IT WITH THE NEXT TRAINING SESSION APRIL 27, 28.

We don't seem to have as much interest this year. Many of our people are going to Israel this year and can't afford the time and money for both trips.

Anyone wanting to go to Mozambique can still go, but we may cancel this one weekend of training.

Tonight and tomorrow, the Genoa Foursquare ladies are hosting a ladies retreat where Brenda and others will speak. Pray for a great move of God among the ladies. On Sunday morning we will speak at the morning service. The new name of their church is CrossWinds Community Church. They have a new location and a beautiful new facility on 13100 CHERRY ROAD, NEAR THE WATER TOWER IN SOUTH GENOA.

Next week on Tuesday at 7 pm, we begin the EVER INCREASING GLORY CONFERENCE at CHURCH IN THE WORD in Elgin, Illinois, just north of I-90 and east of Hwy 31 back behind the big motels. Go to our website for more details. www.ohmint.org.

God bless you all! Don't forget to write if you want to go to Mozambique this summer.

Blessings,

Ben, Brenda, boys and team