News Letter for the Miraculous month of June !

 

NEWSLETTER CONTENTS: 1. THE LIGHTHOUSE 2. BIBLE STUDIES 3. WHATS-APP MINISTRY 4. OUTREACH 5. PRAYER EVENING 6. FOOD DISTRIBUTION 7. ASSOCIATION SCHOOL 8. FAMILY REUNION 9. PRAYER: OF THANKSGIVING AND REQUESTS 10. FEEDING WORD Dear loved ones,             We want to THANK YOU for another month of fruitful teamworking and reaching out to and winning souls for Jesus. We are so thankful to each one of you for the vital role you play in the fruit being born here. Your love, your support, encouragement and steadfastness is a strengthening pillar to us and we, without your backing, would not be able to keep going. But together we are changing the world for Jesus and precious souls are being won. May the Lord bless each and everyone one of you and may we never be weary in well doing, knowing that in due season we shall reap, if we faith not (Galatians 6:9). Isaiah 55:11 NKJV: “So shall My Word be that goes forth from My mouth; it shall not return to me void, but it shall accomplish what I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.”  All of our sowing shall bear fruit and we are looking forward to a great harvest! THE LIGHTHOUSE: This month Philip was asked to minister at the Lighthouse church, which we are presently attending.  He delivered a powerful message on how it is always God’s will to heal. He also brought out how many mistakenly compare themselves to Job, and  that there is no comparison. Job was before the cross, we are after. Job was under the old covenant we are under the new, etc. People who had pain in their bodies were invited to stand up to receive prayer, and some testified that they were completely set free. Praise the Lord for His goodness and for the freedom Jesus brought 2. BIBLE STUDIES: We carried on our Bible studies throughout the month of June.  We will now be taking a summer break and start back up in August. During the school vacation most families will be traveling and we plan to too. 3.WHATS-APP MINISTRY: M. from the Ukraine wrote: By the way a HUGE THANK YOU for starting me on studying books from Andrew Wommack. I actually started a small ministry because of you and these books. I order them from a Ukraine site and share the way of faith with people in local churches. I has caused no small growing off my faith and is a BIG BLESSING to me and those close to me. Pray that it continues to bring much fruit and light into our lives. At the moment we have over 100 daily subscribers that often share  lessons learned and encouragement received through the Word. Thank you for your prayers for this ministry that basically was born out of the time of being confined to our homes during the Covid epidemic. God can bring something good out of everything and we are reaching presently reaching people all over the world through this ministry. ! 4.OUTREACH:

MONTHLY OUTREACH TESTIMONIES Lives Touched • Seeds Sown • God Glorified This month has been full of precious encounters where the love of Jesus reached hearts in unexpected places. Each testimony reminds us that the Gospel is still the power of God unto salvation, and that every conversation — every tract — matters. A Heart Healed at the Walking Street During outreach, Rita met T., who initially seemed uninterested but politely accepted a tract. As the conversation unfolded, he shared his deep pain: he could not believe in a God who would “hurt him” by taking someone dear to him. We gently opened the Scriptures, showing him that it is the enemy who steals and destroys, but Jesus came to give life (John 10:10). By the end of their conversation, T. made the decision to receive the Lord. Praise God for His healing truth. A Transformation at the Bus Stop Early one morning at a bus stop, C. approached — intoxicated, carrying a crate and bag full of empty beer bottles. Though confused and trying to be philosophical, he stayed to talk. As the Gospel was shared, something shifted. He prayed to receive the Lord, and the change in his eyes afterward was unmistakable. Jesus still sets captives free. A Norwegian Traveler Finds Peace On the walking street, the team met M. from Norway, suitcase in hand, newly arrived in the city. When asked if she knew Jesus loved her, she hesitated. But the Word touched her heart, and before she left, she too received the Lord. Even brief encounters can become divine appointments. Two Young Girls Searching for Love Two young girls boldly announced they were lesbian immediately after hearing “Jesus loves you.” They believed Jesus could not love someone like them. When told that Jesus died for sinners — all of us, they became defensive, thinking they were being judged. Yet they stayed, listened, and talked. By the end, it was clear that a seed had been planted. We pray it grows into everlasting life. The love of Christ reaches every heart willing to hear. Hundreds of Seeds Through Tracts Every outreach day, hundreds of tracts are distributed — each one a seed. One of our friends, who has faithfully handed out tracts for years, asked us again this month to print more for him. We are also preparing a new tract specifically to reach the many Muslims in the country. A Muslim Woman Saved by a Single Tract Recently, our friend met a Muslim woman who asked if he recognized her. He did not. She told him that three years ago, he had given her a tract — on a day she had planned to go home and commit suicide. But the tract gave her hope. And here she was, alive, standing before him. The Word of God is powerful. It must go out. Thank You for Standing with Us Every prayer, every conversation, every tract, every step of obedience matters. We continue to sow faithfully, trusting the Lord of the harvest to bring forth fruit that remains. 5.PRAYER EVENING: We attended an evening prayer service at the Lighthouse. After sharing a short Word and testimonies we prayed for  greater effectiveness in reaching our city and loved ones with the Gospel. 6.FOOD DISTRIBUTION: Every Tuesday we assist in the food distribution center. We are also very thankful for our granddaughter who has been willing to help with whatever needed to be done. Recently two Ukrainian men were sent there from the commune for training and to help out. Aysel has been relaying on Philip a lot for the communication as he still remembers some Ukrainian from our years there, or else is able to communicate well via sign language. 7.ASSOCIATION SCHOOL: I count it a privilege to have been invited to participate in the Association school course. Each time we go approximately 50 slides are shown (and I try to take pictures of each one so that I can review later on, and because everything moves too fast for me to be able to take proper notes.)  The course is about two to two and a half hours long each time. In between there’s usually a coffee break and some group interaction as well and a brief sharing at the end of what stood out to us, ant questions we may have, etc. 8.FAMILY REUNION: Odense: Sailing up and down the stream! Fredericia: Visiting the building where Bianca and her parents lived when she was born. While Brooke was in Italy for a family reunion, her older sister Bianca visited with us. She only had a few days but we managed to do a lot. We visited Odense and went sailing up and down the stream. We also visited Fredericia the city she was born in but never revisited since the age of one. And on her third and last day we visited Copenhagen where we teamed up with two of my cousins who helped show us around. 9.ANSWERED PRAYER: Miracle Provision of a Vehicle            We would like to express our sincere appreciation to all who have supported us, and especially to those who have faithfully stood with us in prayer regarding the need for a vehicle. We are grateful to share that the Lord has provided a Toyota Yaris, 2020 model, 130,000 km, at precisely the time it was most needed. Your prayers have truly made a difference. In recent months, we explored the possibility of leasing a car, particularly with our granddaughters visiting and the increased need for reliable transportation. However, the additional monthly cost of DKK 2,000–3,000 made leasing financially unfeasible. Today, we are thankful to have a dependable vehicle without any monthly expenses, and we give thanks to God for His provision. Although we had been saving toward a car since arriving here, we were still far from the required amount. Then, unexpectedly, Philip remembered some gold jewellery given to us 20–30 years ago by an elderly lady who has since passed away. It was not something we would use, and it had been stored away for many years. Upon appraisal, the jewellery covered more than half of the cost of the vehicle. Finding the right car is never a simple task, and we wanted to make a wise decision. One morning, before beginning our usual prayer and devotional time, there was a strong prompting to search for a vehicle. The first listing that appeared was the Toyota Yaris — from a dealer we had not previously encountered. The car was priced DKK 15,000 below the typical market value. Although there were reasons for the reduced price, each of them ultimately worked in our favour. The Lord brought together every necessary detail, and we remain deeply grateful for His goodness and faithfulness. Only two days after purchasing the car, we faced an unexpected situation. Our granddaughter needed to travel to Copenhagen for a 6:00 a.m. flight. Her train ticket had already been purchased, and we planned only to take her to the local station. However, we were informed that all public transportation would be suspended until 6:00 a.m., precisely her departure time. Without the vehicle, she would not have reached the airport. This timely provision once again demonstrated the Lord’s perfect timing. We are humbled and thankful for God’s continued care and for the prayers and support of those who stand with us. 9.PRAYER (CONTINUED): THANKSGIVING: We would like to invite you to join us in thanksgiving for: The car Philip’s invitation to preach Our family reunion (which is not over yet as Brook will soon return) The extreme goodness of the Lord which He has shown towards us time and again For the souls saved and fed and strengthened through our ministry And for you, our precious partners, who help us to keep going. And we thank the Lord for good health and strength to carry on. REQUESTS: MINISTRY: For further fruitfulness and for skill in ministering to people according to their needs. And when the Bible study group starts up again to have more attendees that show up regularly. WORLD LEADERS: For the world leaders to turn to and follow the Lord and for the Lord to raise up more godly men and women to lead the nations. WARS TO STOP: For the wars to stop and for the innocent victims of war to be provided for, to overcome trauma, and find new life and hope in the Lord. PERSECUTION: For the persecuted Christian believers worldwide. For supernatural deliverance, provision and guidance. And for inner strength and wisdom from the Lord! We also ray for you our faithful friends and supporters. We pray that you and your families may be blessed and that all you needs may be provided according to His riches. And for you that are parents we pray for the Lord’s wisdom and supernatural guidance in how to  interact with and raise your children. 10.FEEDING WORD: THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FAITH IN GOD AND THE FAITH OF GOD  The short answer “Have faith in God” = Trust God as the object of your faith. “Have the faith of God” = Operate with God’s kind of faith — the faith that speaks, creates, and expects results. Both are biblical ideas, but they are not the same.  1. What Jesus actually said in Mark 11:22 The phrase comes from Mark 11:22. (NKJV) So Jesus answered and said to them, “Have faith in God. Most English Bibles translate it: “Have faith in God.” But the Greek text says: ἔχετε πίστιν Θεοῦ  echete pistin Theou  literally: “Have the faith of God.” This is a genitive construction, and Greek genitive can mean: objective genitive → faith in God subjective genitive → God’s own faith / God‑kind of faith Both are grammatically possible. But the context strongly supports “God kind of faith.” Why? Because Jesus immediately describes a speaking, commanding, mountain moving faith — the kind God exercised in creation.  2. “Faith in God” — what it means This is the most common biblical idea. It means: Trust His character Rely on His promises Believe He is faithful Rest in His nature This is relational faith — the believer trusting the Father. Examples: Hebrews 11:6 (NKJV) And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. John 14:1(NKJV) “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. Psalm 37:3 (NJKV) Trust in the Lord, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness. This is the foundation of Christian life.  3. “Faith of God” — what it means This is participatory faith — the believer acting with the same kind of faith God uses. It refers to: Speaking what God says Exercising authority Commanding mountains Releasing creative, declarative faith This is the faith God demonstrated in Genesis 1: “God said… and it was so.” Jesus models this in Mark 11: He speaks to the fig tree It obeys Then He tells the disciples: You do the same. This is not “you are God.” It is “you operate with God’s kind of faith because you are His child.”  4. The theological distinction Faith in God Direction: toward God Nature: trust, dependence Posture: receiving Focus: God’s character Faith of God Direction: toward circumstances Nature: authority, declaration Posture: acting Focus: God’s power working through you Both are necessary. One anchors your heart. The other moves mountains.  5. Why this matters for spiritual formation This distinction shapes how believers pray and live. If you only have faith in God: You trust Him, but you may remain passive. If you also operate in the faith of God: You speak, declare, command, and partner with Him in His purposes. This is the difference between: “Lord, please move the mountain.”  and “Mountain, move, in Jesus’ name.” Jesus taught the second.  Summary: Faith in God:                 Faith of God: Trusting God                 Acting with God’s kind of faith Relational                     Declarative Receiving                      Commanding Anchors the heart      Moves mountains In closing we thank all of you, our friends precious partners, supporters and loved ones. Together we are changing the world one heart at a time. And even one recued soul is worth all of our efforts. Thank you for teaming up with us!