So sorry to keep all of you in suspense. The last few days have been pretty busy. So to catch you up. All members of the Joholo’s arrived and we went right to excitement. We had our first “race day.” The object was to get to Dublin and visit five set destinations and either take pictures or find out some questions of the paticular place. They ranged from Dublin Castle, a library, even a Temple bar for a special Irish lunch. I think I liked the library the most. It had the book of Kells which was really cool to see. From the year 800 and opened to Mat:14. Talking about Jesus feding the 5000. Also many other first edition books. The day was great but my team was not themselvs. They had just flown half way around the world and now are racing to see the sights when all they want to do is take a five hour nap. Basically I learned how not to push my team and just enjoy the time where ever I am.
As the week went on we had lots of meetings. Going over lots of the same from training camp but even deeper on a few topics. Our eyes were really opened to many things and we even witnessed amazing times. Mike Haynes is the director of the world race. He came out for a few days and thats when it all began. God started showing us our gifts and we started to pay more attention. Telling us about healing, prophesizing, tounges, and just the Holy Spirit. So far we as Joholo’s have done it all. I have a pinched nerve in my lower back and it causes pain down my right leg. I have prayed for months and had other lay hands and it has gotten better but still some pain. Durring one lecture Mike asked if anyone has been in pain for some time and wanted paryer. This man is GIFTED!! I raised my hand and told him the story. He started talking about faith and what would I do if God did heal me? I was drawing a blank. I said I would jump out of my chair and rejoice. He then just looked at me like “well……” I jumped in faith and to my suprise my leg didnt hurt. I know what your saying… sure, it probably did later though, or it was just in your head. Well you’re wrong. My God, Jesus, healed me and it is bringing tears to my eyes right now just thinking about it. Thank you Jesus!!! Mike then looked at Erin and asked her to stand up. He carefully looked over and just studied us. He prophesized that we are going to be a mighty team. He said I would see the hurt and pain in people but Erin would be the healer. We shed yet another tear and just smiled. How cool would that be, huh?
Throughout the meetings I became more interested in the gift of tounges. I began to think I would just open my mouth and let the Lord do His will. Sure enough He is faithful. When I am praying and want to say something but the words don’t come out the Holy Spirit takes over.
One day while our team was praying, Julia asked us to pray for her knee that was really hurting her. We placed hands and prayed real hard and good but afterwards she still had pain. David being the persistant one wanted to do it again. This time I peeked and noticed Erin had her hand on the wrong knee. God told me to grab her hand and put in the injured one. As I did this the tears flowed yet again. I felt the Spirit and when we were done she jumped for joy. God had given her healing and right away we gave Him thanks. Not only this, but her faith that day grew immensely. All in the first four days and we havent even started our ministry yet. All in all everyone is stepping out in faith more and really being more bold.
After saying our goodbyes and praying for all the teams we jumped on our bus. Four hours later we reached a little town of Coleraine. Really cute. We are staying at a very nice hostle like building. We have it all to ourselves but it is very cozy.
Today we met with our contact and went over our itinery for the next two weeks. We will be doing kids camp in the mornings and different kinds of community outreach activities in the afternoons. We have free internet access close by and we will try to upadate you more regularly. Please continue to pray for Gods direction and more amazement. Thank you so much for your support.
