Only 2 Days Until Taking The High Places For Jesus On October 17th 2009

The Lord Jesus Christ Baptizing the Earth in Holy FireDear friends and family in Christ,

Only 2 days left until ‘Taking the High Places for Jesus’ on October 17th in Canberra and across Australia, an integral part of the prophetic destiny of this Great South Land of the Holy Spirit!

May the Spirit of the Lord continue to supernaturally empower and victoriously lead you through the 21 day fast to cry out to the Lord of the heavens and the earth to heal our land of Australia! (2 Chronicles 7:13-14)

We’re looking forward to seeing you as part of God’s spiritual army on Mount Ainslie in Canberra on the 17th of October at 2pm.

If you can’t make it to Canberra for the spiritual warfare operation on October 17th, remember to contact our office in Melbourne at (03) 9794 8211 or email inquiries@reformationharvestfire.com if you are meeting to pray in your own location so we can connect up those wishing to pray together in their particular region across our nation. Already 20 plus locations, covering every state and territory are joining in the Spirit of prayer in ‘Taking the High Places for Jesus’ across Australia. (more…)

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Extraordinary Media Coverage Of Christians On Prayer Offensive On 17th October To Pull Down Satanic Altars To Save Australia From Bushfires And Other Disasters

Pastor DannyDear friends and family in Christ,

 

Click here http://www.3aw.com.au/  and scroll down the left side of the home page and click on Pastor Daniel’s photo or the caption ‘Pollies influenced by ‘evil spells’ to listen to his extraordinary radio interview with Derryn Hinch on 3AW 693 talkback radio on Monday 12th October.

 

Following are the links to nearly every major newspaper across Australia that reported on Christians on a prayer offensive on 17th October to pull down satanic altars to save Australia from bushfires and other disasters. (more…)

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Anti-Abortion March / More Holy Spirit Fire in Melbourne

March for Babies Dear family & friends in Christ,Anti-Abortion Rally at Victorian Parliament

We wish to thank all the Catch the Fire supporters in addition to the many other pro-life participants from many Christian churches, ministries, denominations, social and political organizations, for coming out on Saturday the 10th of October to march in solidarity through the streets of Melbourne in support of the unborn and to raise a voice for the voiceless in Australia!

The ‘March for the Babies’ was a great success with some estimates of several thousand people marching and then attending the public rally outside the Victorian State Parliament building. We want to especially applaud the organisers for doing a fantastic job and of course we thank the Father in heaven for blessing us with a beautiful sunny day with bright blue skies!

A few state politicians and the other speakers at the rally spoke very well in making a clear stand that the voice will not go away to protect the unborn.  The Pro-Life movement will continue to fight to overturn the ‘De-criminalization of Abortion Law’ which was passed one year ago in Victoria.

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Australians Vote Jesus As Most Significant Figure In History

Australia For Jesus!

Research reveals Australia is a nation of believers and full of prayer Sydney, 1 October 2009: Believer or non-believer 54% of Australians ranked Jesus as the number one most influential person in history beating Albert Einstein who came in at second place (16%) and Charles Darwin who was ranked third (9%). Research commissioned by www.allaboutlife.com.au revealed Australia is a nation of believers with approximately 5 in 6 (83%) responding that Jesus was a real figure from history. Of these believers 43% believed Jesus had miraculous powers and he was the son of God. Australia still has faith with 2 in 5 Australians stating they actually practice a religion and only 27% not believing in a God or universal power of any sort. 

JC beats the GFC

Whilst over 3 in 5 (63%) Australians did not believe Jesus would return to Earth one day, some Aussies thought that if Jesus were alive today he would struggle in the GFC with 1 in 10 (10%) stating he would be unemployed.  However more respondents had faith and felt that Jesus would beat the GFC answering his most likely occupation would be a charity worker (23%), followed by 18% of Australians responding Jesus would stick to his previous trade as a carpenter. 

Religious or not, when times get tough, Aussies pray

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Converts From Islam Jailed, Pursued In Somalia’s Breakaway Region

SomaliaThursday, 17 September 2009 Simba Tian / Compass Direct News

A convert from Islam in Somalia’s self-declared state of Somaliland has been jailed for distributing Christian materials, and another is on the run from both family members and police upset over his new faith.
 
Christian sources said Somaliland native Osman Nour Hassan was arrested on Aug. 3 for providing Christian literature in Pepsi village, on the outskirts of the breakaway region’s capital city, Hargeisa.

Promotion of any religion other than Islam in Somaliland is prohibited, contrary to international standards for religious freedom such as Article 18 of the U.N. Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Article 5(1-2) of the Somaliland constitution states that Islam is the state religion and prohibits the promotion of any other faith, according to the U.S. Department of State’s 2008 International Religious Freedom Report, and Article 313 outlines penalties for Muslims who change their religion.

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Dying For Their Faith

Jonathan FalwellJonathan Falwell – WorldNetDaily- Posted: August 15, 2009

Most people wouldn’t think to look to Congress for spiritual insight, but recently one member of the U.S. House served to remind us of the price many Christians pay for their faith in Jesus Christ.

On July 30, Rep. Christopher Smith, R-N.J., spoke from the House floor to pay tribute to Christian martyr Watchman Nee of China. Rep. Smith noted that Nee is known around the world for his Christian witness and his books are still banned in China today. He was imprisoned for his faith in 1952 and died 20 years later in a labor camp.

In his speech, Rep. Smith stated, “… it is estimated that China has more than 100 million Christians, and millions of them consider themselves spiritual heirs of Watchman Nee. Millions more are rightly proud of the contribution Watchman Nee made to global Christianity – he was the first Chinese Christian to exercise an influence on Western Christians – and indeed of his contribution to world spiritual culture. It is sad that the works of Watchman Nee are officially banned in China – even as they are being discovered afresh by a new generation of Western Christians. It is my hope that Watchman Nee’s collected works can be freely published and distributed within China.”

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Christian Hotel Owners Hauled Before Court After Defending Their beliefs In discussion With Muslim Guest

Facing trial: Christian hoteliers Ben and Sharon Vogelenzang believed the religious discussion was reasonable and deny their comments were threateningBy Jonathan Petre – 20th September 2009

A Christian couple have been charged with a criminal offence after taking part in what they regarded as a reasonable discussion about religion with guests at their hotel.

Ben and Sharon Vogelenzang were arrested after a Muslim woman complained to police that she had been offended by their comments.

They have been charged under public order laws with using ‘threatening, abusive or insulting words’ that were ‘religiously aggravated’.

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What I Learned From The Fathers

Spiritual Fathers in the Lord Jesus ChristArticle by Dave Buehring appeared in Charisma Magazine

Our spiritual fathers have much to offer us from their years of walking with God. Here’s what I learned recently from Jack Hayford, John Perkins, Lloyd Ogilvie, Loren Cunningham, Henry Blackaby and Winkie Pratney.

In the days of the early church, the apostle Paul stressed the importance to believers of having a leader, or “father,” they could learn from. He wrote to the Corinthians: “For though you might have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet you do not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel. Therefore I urge you, imitate me.” (1 Cor. 4:15-16, NKJV).

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Pastor Daniel Nalliah Wins Annual Top Gong At Ernie Awards

Pastor Daniel Nalliah speaking out for Pro-LifeDear family & friends in Christ,
 
It is reported that Martin Luther once said something along the lines of, ‘Do not worry about what either people or the media says, both good and bad publicity is always good for the cause.’ 
 
Over the last few days, you have possibly read newspaper articles on many major media outlets across Australia regarding Pas Daniel winning the annual top gong at Ernie Awards for sexist comment of the year. Of course it’s not a surprise that when you stand for Jesus, His kingdom, righteousness, justice and truth, you be increasingly attacked by Satan and his cohorts. However, how you handle it is what’s most important. 

When Pas Daniel heard about the award on Thursday 1st October, he cracked up laughing in the office and shouted, “Glory to God, more publicity for the Kingdom of God. When God starts to move, He is setting the stage for His prophetic word of Healing, Deliverance and Salvation to spread like wild fire through these same media outlets. God is up to something very big, so I am very, very excited. Bring it on mate!!!”
 
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News – SARC Committee ‘Exceptions’ Report

Written by Peter Stokes of Salt Shakers

Was it just coincidence that Mr Hulls released his Media Release on Sunday?
 
Probably not when it was mainly Christians who put up the fight against the further infringements to freedom of Speech and Religion that were being considered by the Victorian Government Scrutiny of Acts and Regulations Committee. (SARC)

Have those concerns been allayed? NO. Is this a win? NO, it is simply LESS of a LOSS than it might have been – dressed up to appear to be a win.

Lest we forget, Mr Hulls has openly stated that he is opposed to ALL discrimination!!
 
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Lou Engle: Urgent Call To Prayer: Signs Of The Times

Lou Engle and Christians Praying for a Jesus RevolutionConvergence

It is critical that the Church in America understands the times and what needs to be done now. The natural things speak of the invisible. Natural happenings on the earth are revealing something that is going on in the spiritual realm. There is a great spiritual conflict with a rising tide of Islamic boldness being manifested. Several happenings are converging this week.

First of all, our President has recently proclaimed, honored, encouraged the Muslim holy days of prayer and fasting called Ramadan. He was very silent on the National Day of Prayer, but very vocal on the support of Ramadan. Interestingly, at the same time, a major Christian leader of the Emergent Church called for forty days of fasting and prayer in the same Ramadan period with the goal that the Church will better understand our Muslim friends. We are all for understanding, but we must have spiritual discernment as to the spiritual dark powers that are being invoked into our nation.

Cause for Concern

At the same time, on the 25th of September, Muslims are calling for a Muslim Day of Prayer in Washington DC: (http://www.islamoncapitolhill.com/). They are calling for 50,000 Muslims to gather and pray on the DC Mall. This is the exact word of one of the Sheikhs who is leading this historic gathering: “Muslims should march on the White House. We are going to the White House so that Islam will be victorious, Allah willing, and the White House will become into a Muslim house.” These are not empty words. They speak of a dark spiritual intent and a coming day of great trouble to America.

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Official Police Bible Given Thumbs Up By Commissioner

Commissioner And Police Officers Welcome Bible In NTChristianity Today Australia – Thursday, 20 August 2009

NSW Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione has welcomed the release of a new Police Bible, created especially for the State‘s serving police officers.

Commissioner Scipione met with Bible Society CEO Daniel Willis and Police Chaplains at Police Headquarters to receive his copy.

The Police Bible is compact, with a Police-blue, leather-look cover and Police Crest on the front. It contains the New and Old Testaments, as well as information on Police ethics, service, integrity and leadership. It also includes the police prayer, and photos of officers in the field.

It’s thought that eventually, the bulk of the State’s 20,000 officers will have a Police Bible in their possession.

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Global Day Of Prayer For The Peace Of Jerusalem On October 4th, 2009

Temple Mount in Jerusalem, IsraelDear Praying Friends,

As the Bible said it would, Jerusalem has become a cup of controversy on the global stage today (Zech. 12:2-3).

RIGHT NOW… there are increasing threats from many nations against God’s covenant city, there are escalating tensions surrounding the inhabitants of the land of Israel, and there are ever-increasing global repercussions for all mankind because of the critical situation.

As these global challenges arise, however, GOD is present. His response has been to stir the hearts of Christians from China to Germany and from Kenya to Brazil, to raise their voices in fervent intercession with His Son on behalf of Jerusalem and all her inhabitants, both Jew and Arab alike.
Are YOU one of those voices?

We are weeks away from a powerful moment. On Sunday, October 4th, tens of millions of Christians in literally every corner of this planet will unite for The Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem, a day specifically set aside by more than 1,200 global leaders.

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Rash Of Attacks On Christians Reported In Sri Lanka

Colombo, Sri LankaMonday, 17 August 2009  Krishni de Alwis / Compass Direct News News – Featured News

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka—Attacks on Christians in Sri Lanka have surged noticeably in recent weeks, following the government’s defeat of Tamil separatists in May.

Attacks were reported in Puttlam, Gampaha and Kurunegala districts in western Sri Lanka, central Polonnaruwa district, Mannar district in the north and Matara district in the south, according to the National Christian Evangelical Alliance of Sri Lanka (NCEASL).

Most recently, attackers on July 28 set fire to an Assemblies of God church in Norachcholai, Puttlam district, destroying the building. The pastor received frantic calls from neighbors at about 8:45 p.m. reporting that the building was in flames, echoing a similar arson attack almost a year ago that destroyed the original building on the site. Church members have registered a complaint with police, but at press time no arrests had been made.

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Special Biblical Feast Celebration on Friday 18th September in Melbourne

Standing With IsraelDear friends and family in Christ,

We wish to bring to your attention that Friday Sept 18th at sundown is the beginning of the Biblical Feast of Trumpets 2009, which begins a 22 day season of prophetic events described in Leviticus 23:23-44. The last of these, the Feast of Tabernacles, will be celebrated by the nations going up annually to Jerusalem to worship the King, the Lord of Hosts (see Zechariah 14:16-20).  Thousands of people from the nations are already prophetically making this pilgrimage!

On Friday Sept 18th, Catch the Fire Ministries will celebrate these Prophetic Feasts with praise and worship, teaching and special prayers. We will focus on the prophetic nature of God’s appointed times and their fulfilment in Jesus, past, present and future!

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