‘I went into prison a terrorist and came out an evangelist’: Former Ulster fighter abandons life of violence after finding God

article-1293033-0a5ce605000005dc-283_468x665By Liz Hull on 9th July 2010

As a member of the Ulster Volunteer Force, David Hamilton’s life was peppered with violence and murder.

He was repeatedly shot, orchestrated bombings and bank robberies, and brought terror to the streets of Northern Ireland.

But after spending years in jail, the 56-year-old has turned his back on his old life and committed himself to peace as a pastor in England.

 New beginning: Former loyalist terrorist David Hamilton has abandoned his life of bombs, guns and armed robbery to become a pastor.

Mr Hamilton yesterday revealed he ‘found God’ while serving an 11-year sentence in the notorious Maze prison and currently presides over a 200-strong congregation at the Heaton Chapel Christian Fellowship near Stockport.

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Good News! Mosab Yousef Can Stay in America

Mosab Yousefby Dan Wooding : Jun 30, 2010 :

Judge agrees to grant him asylum after governement drops its objection to him staying

UPDATE by Dan Wooding: (San Diego)—Mosab Hassan Yousef, author of the best-selling, “Son of Hamas” has won the right to stay in the Unites States after a huge campaign by both Christians and Jews had called for him to be granted U.S. asylum.

With his friends in court to support him, Yousef got the news during a 15-minute deportation hearing Wednesday (June 30, 2010,) in San Diego, California, after a U.S. Department of Homeland Security attorney said the government was dropping its objections.

Yousef is the eldest son of Hamas founder Sheikh Hassan Yousef, and became a Christian some time back after being given a Gospel tract in Jerusalem by a London taxi driver who was on vacation in the Holy Land.

After his conversion, he later became a spy for Israel’s Shin Bet agency and their leadership had praised his courage.

The battle to keep Yousef in American began when the DHS denied his asylum request in February 2009, claiming that he had been involved in terrorism and was a threat to the United States. (more…)

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War looks very close indeed

US FalconsURGENT, URGENT, URGENT

Posted: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 
by JERRY GOLDEN, The Golden Report

There is a very large naval force that has come together in the Persian Gulf and surrounding Iran.  The USS Carrier Harry Truman has pulled into the area loaded for bear.  Israel and the US have grouped bombers and fighter jets in many countries in the Middle East, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Afghanistan and others.  Over the past week USS warship have went through the Suez Cannel, as have Israel subs all capable of launching a Nuclear Attack.  And if Iran has already obtained or developed a nuclear warhead this thing will certainly go nuclear bringing the world into a global war.  In fact, if Iran goes to the nuclear option Israel will have no choice but to take out Syria, Hezbollah (now all of Lebanon) and the Hamas in Gaza, and also Egypt if it tries a sneak attack, in short order or face terrible civilian causalities. 

While most people are concerned and closely watching the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and justly so, all hell is about to break lose around the world if Iran is attacked.  Another decoy or if you will smoke screen is the change of command in Afghanistan that has also found 24/7 coverage in the media news.  To put it bluntly, folks we are in deep trouble and if you haven’t made your peace with the Prince of Peace Yeshua you are in even worse trouble, if you haven’t prepared and stored some water and food, made some arrangements for your family all I can say is shame on you.  If you are Jewish and you haven’t bought that air plane ticket to Israel, shame on you as well. 

We always hope and pray that once again this is just the kid shouting wolf, wolf but I am afraid the wolf is here, and all that fire power now gathered in the Persian Gulf is far greater than anything we have ever seen in the past, this is just plain serious and explosive.  It is very obvious that Iran cannot be threatened or bluffed, and sanctions have no effect, leaving only the military option, so here we go.

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God’s Strategic Plan for Iran

Wednesday, 26 May 2010 J. Lee Grady Newsletters – Fire in my Bones

An Iranian evangelist says a spiritual awakening of unprecedented magnitude is occurring behind the scenes in a nation known for its terrorism.

Most Americans have put Iran on a blacklist. We’re concerned about Shiite militants who spread terrorism around the world, we don’t trust Iran’s nuclear weapons plans and we can’t stomach Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s human rights record or his maniac ways.

But my friend Lazarus Yeghnazar, an Iranian evangelist based in England, hopes you will develop some compassion for this part of the world. Most of us associate the Bible with Israel, but did you know that Esther, Daniel, Nehemiah, Ezra and Habakkuk all walked on Persian land that is now called Iran? In fact, the tombs of Esther, Daniel, Habakkuk, Cyrus and Darius are in Iran.

“”Yeghnazar says the churches are growing so fast in Iran that some leaders have wondered if they should stop evangelizing. ‘One church leader told me they have stopped sharing their faith because every Iranian they witness to comes to Christ.’ “       

Yeghnazar points out that Iranians were among the first Christian converts. The people known as Parthians, Medes and Elamites, who were in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost (see Acts 2:9, 11), were from what is now Iran. Jeremiah prophesied that God would “restore the fortunes of Elam” in the last days (see Jer. 49:39). Elam is modern-day Iran.

This promise of spiritual restoration is no longer a far-off dream. A vibrant New Testament church is thriving in Iran, in spite of brutal persecution under Ahmadinejad’s regime. And this growing spiritual awakening in Iran could play a significant role in end-time events. (more…)

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One of Forbes’ Richest Americans Determined to Build God’s Kingdom

by Teresa Neumann : May 13, 2010 : Jennifer Garza, – The Sacramento Bee 

He is most proud of the ministries he’s helped, not the businesses he’s created. (Sacramento, California)—In 2005, Forbes Magazine listed Buzz Oates as one of America’s 400 richest citizens. The 86-year-old multimillionaire made his fortune in real estate over the last 50 years, and while there are those who envy, and even resent, his success, Oates is a passionate Christian “giver” who doesn’t trumpet his many acts of generosity.

As a matter of fact, as reported in the Sacramento Bee, Oates’ “devout faith has influenced the area as much as his office buildings. Thousands worship in churches donated by Oates or on land he sold at a reduced rate. Pastors credit him for paying for their education, sponsoring missionaries and giving to Bible colleges.”

After a recent cancer scare, Oates reportedly says it is not the parks or businesses he’s developed that he’s most proud of; it’s a safehouse for battered women called Mercy Ministries.

“After all these years doing this, this is the building that means the most,” said Oates. “The people here are doing God’s work, and that’s what I’m thinking about most these days.” (more…)

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WINDS OF PENTECOST

Dr Cindy JacobsDr. Cindy Jacobs – April 5, 2010

God Says: “I Want My People to Pray In a New Pentecost that will Sweep the Face of the Earth”

On December 31, 2009, the Holy Spirit spoke through me and said, “I’m going to shake the earth. You will begin to see earthquakes—I am going to shake everything that can be shaken. Look where the earthquakes are hitting because God is going to release a wind of Pentecost in those places.”

Since that time we have seen an increase in earthquake activity on a large scale. Haiti was and is experiencing horrible devastation. After the earthquake, the president called for a day of fasting and prayer for the nation. This was a miracle in this country that had formerly been dedicated to voodoo.

With only five days notice, Christian leaders were able to gather around 1,000,000 people for a prayer meeting. On that day, the winds of Pentecost did indeed blow as 3,000 were saved—among them 101 voodoo priests. It seems the back of the strongman of the occult was broken in that land and I believe a new Haiti will arise. (more…)

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Glorious weekend / Thousands hear the Word of God through Christian Radio in QLD

Worshipping Jesus in QldPastor Daniel interviewed by Steve on Rhema Radio in QldDear family & friends in Christ,

We thank and praise our mighty Saviour for opening the door for Pastor Daniel to speak on Radio Rhema in the Sunshine Coast QLD for more than 2 ½ hours on Saturday night. God used this radio broadcast to challenge thousands of Christians and non-Christians across Queensland. Many attended the meetings at the church where he was ministering on Sunday as a result of the broadcast.

Pastor Daniel stated, “I have done so many media interviews, but this was possibly the best one I have ever done, as I had the opportunity to cover many areas in depth to help people understand the name of Jesus and also clear any misconceptions they had regarding myself and CTFM.   I was so thrilled to hear all the positive feedback from many people over the last few days following the broadcast.”

One lady on Sunday came to the meeting with her mother and daughter.  She was driving her car after work on Saturday night, when she suddenly tuned into the radio station.   She said, “I just was so mightily touched.  I started sobbing and crying in the car and could hardly drive.  We have not been to church for 20 years.  We decided to come to church today and have been tremendously blessed.”

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March for the Babies in Melbourne on 10th October, 2009

March for Babies PosterDear friends and family in Christ,

We encourage you to bring carloads and busloads of people to the March for the Babies in Melbourne on Saturday 10th October, 2009.

Date: October 10, 2009 Time: 11.00 am

Location: Treasury Gardens, Corner of Spring Street & Wellington Parade, East Melbourne
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Please note: The march will proceed to the steps of Parliament House where a presentation will take place.

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Christians Unite From 38 Churches At RUA 9th Anniversary Prayer Meeting In Melbourne

At the altarDear family and friends in Christ,

What a glorious and mighty God we serve in this Great South Land of the Holy Spirit!

The RUA 9th AnniversaryThe Rise Up Australia 9th Anniversary Celebration was a great evening of united prayer, corporate worship and prophetic intercession for the transformation of our nation of Australia. Christians from 38 churches, including many different denominations and ethnic groups, united together as an integral part of the body of Christ in Melbourne. The unity demonstrated was absolutely amazing and as they passionately worshipped the King of kings and Lord of lords, the heavens opened up as the mighty presence of God fell in the place!

The prayer warriors who had gathered cried out to the Father in heaven for a mighty harvest of souls and for the Bride of Christ to be prepared for the 2nd coming of the Lord, with people everywhere declaring ‘Australia for Jesus’! (more…)

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Marching For Jesus In Secular France

At The MarchIn France, a country known for its secularization and growing Islamic population, tens of thousands of Christians will take to the streets for a March for Jesus on Saturday, which is being held at the same time as the nation’s annual gay pride parade.

An estimated 30,000 Christians will parade through the streets of Bordeaux, Lille, Nantes and Paris, France, distributing 100,000 Bibles and 20,000 gospel tracts. Representing at least 70 different churches, marchers will carry signs proclaiming Jesus as Lord as they sing worship songs.

Parade participants also hope to be able to share their faith with the estimated 800,000 people who will gather for the nation’s annual gay pride parade, whose route will intersect with the March for Jesus. Christian marchers have been prepped to pray and witness to the homosexuals without fear.

“It would be such a great privilege to be praying for all of the thousands of homosexuals that will be marching on the streets,” said Christine Thabot, an event organizer and co-pastor of Temple de Paris with her husband, David. “We’re not afraid. They need love, and we are there to bring them the love of Christ.” (more…)

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Hispanic Christians Rally Against Gay Marriage in New York

By Adrienne S. Gaines

Sen. Rubén Díaz Hispanic pastors in New York are mobilizing to oppose a gay marriage bill that passed in the state Assembly Tuesday night.

Led by Democratic New York state Sen. Rubén Díaz (pictured), a Pentecostal pastor in the Bronx, tens of thousands of Christians are expected to gather outside Gov. David Patterson’s Manhattan offices on Sunday afternoon to protest his moves to bring same-sex marriage to the state.

Díaz, who is ordained through the Church of God (Cleveland, Tenn.), said Patterson disrespected the Catholic, Jewish and evangelical communities by introducing the gay marriage bill April 16, just days after Easter and Passover week.

“I’m telling the governor he’s being disrespectful,” said Díaz, pastor of Christian Community Neighborhood Church in the Bronx. “On Sunday, it is a good possibility that someone in the rally will ask him to resign.”

A similar gay marriage bill passed in the state Assembly in 2007 but failed in the Senate. Díaz said that the Assembly’s 89-52 vote Tuesday night was no major victory because the Senate lacks the 32 votes needed to pass the measure, even though there are 32 Democratic senators. (more…)

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Youth For Christ Leads National Liberation Day Festivities In Trinidad And Tobago

By Brian Harmon – ASSIST News Service

Trinidad Youth at a previous Rally“Pray for us that many souls would be brought into the Kingdom, especially our youth, and that discipleship would follow.”

(Port Of Spain, Trinidad And Tobago)—Thousands of Christians will celebrate National Liberation Day on Saturday, April 4, in Port of Spain, the capital of Trinidad and Tobago, by parading throughout the main city with decorated floats, singing praises to God and dancing in the streets, followed by a huge rally highlighting the reading of the Word, prayer and, of course, music ministry, according to Frank Porter, Youth for Christ National Director and founder of the event in 2002.

“This is undoubtedly the largest Christian celebration of national and spiritual liberation in the Western Hemisphere,” said Larry Williams, Americas Area Director for Youth for Christ International.

“Its main aim is to mobilize thousands of Christian Youth of the nation and their friends, exposing them to an awesome experience in The Presence of God,” Porter said. (more…)

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More Than 425,000 Guatemalans Attend Luis Palau Outreach

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Luis Palau In Guatemala“Never have we seen such access to government leaders, business professionals, and military personnel. It’s a testament to the power of the Gospel.”

(Guatemala City, Guatemala)—On the heels of a 10-day, region-wide evangelistic campaign that brought international evangelist Luis Palau face-to-face with Guatemala’s top leadership, the two-day Guatemala Festival at Parque de la Democracia (March 13-14) proved just as historic—reaching hundreds of thousands of individuals with a clear Gospel presentation.

Guatemala’s president, first lady, vice president, and three ministers of state all attended the festival, a first in the history of Palau festivals. President Alvaro Colom addressed the crowd from the main stage, sharing his feelings toward Christians in Guatemala and his appreciation toward Palau and his team.

Known as one of the most evangelical nations in the Spanish-speaking world, 3,200 Guatemalan churches invited Palau and his team to hold this historic campaign—incorporating the largest community service initiative the nation has ever seen, with more than 25 exclusive outreach events. (more…)

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