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