Taking Jesus To The Fringes: The Fatherless Generation

Ministering to youth on the streets

Friday, 28 August 2009 Ed Donnally News – Featured News

It’s 11:30 p.m. and a Hope for Homeless Youth (HHY) ministry team gathers on Hollywood’s teeming Walk of Fame for its regular Friday outreach. They’ll pass out food and ministry information, witness to hundreds, and invite each young person to return and enter their one-year discipleship program. As usual, Director Clayton Golliher will sleep in a nearby parking lot, his sleeping bag a few feet from several dozen homeless youth.

“They’re a product of the breakup of the American family,” he says. “More of them are throwaway than runaway. Some love the freedom, but most have been abused and rejected.”

Experts estimate 1.5 million youth live on our nation’s streets; each year 5,000 will die of suicide, homicide and accidental drug overdose, and at least 40 percent are not wanted at home. One in four will visit Hollywood.

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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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11 Days Until Taking the High Places for Jesus on October 17th / Australia’s Convergence – Powerful Prophetic Word Regarding Australia’s Destiny

Praying to the Lord of Heaven\'s Armies, the Captain of the Hosts, King Jesus!Dear friends and family in Christ,

Only 11 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 on the current 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 except NT, have registered their united prayer participation.

The following is a prophetic word that one of the intercessors connected with Catch the Fire Ministries in Tasmania received while in worship at church on September 13th, 2009.

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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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Amazing Miraculous Healing From Cancer/ A Must Read By Pastor Daniel Of CTFM

Pastor Daniel preaching at church on Gold Coast where woman was healed of cancerDear family & friends in Christ,

What a mighty God we serve! All glory and honour belongs to Jesus our soon coming King of kings and Lord of lords!

On the weekend of 19th & 20th September, I ministered on the Gold Coast in an AOG church led by Pastors Philip & Christine Whiting. On Saturday night Pas Phil introduced me to a lady by the name of Diana who wanted prayer for healing of cancer. I was told that 8 years ago she was diagnosed with cancer, having the affected part removed, but it had now returned to the other side of her chest.

Diana told me that many of her family members had died from cancer over the past 35 years. When the alter call was given she came up for prayer.  I started praying from one end of the line as she was standing at the other end.  Suddenly I heard a big noise, and when I turned Diana had fallen flat on the ground under the anointing of the Holy Spirit. There was no one standing behind her to catch her as no one was praying for her. Thank the Lord she was not hurt when she fell under the power of God!

About 20 minutes later I came up to her to pray and commanded the demonic spirit of cancer to leave in the name of Jesus!  She started manifesting, swinging her head from left to right as the demon refused to leave. Just then the Spirit of God prompted me to tell her, “you need to forgive those who have hurt you and get rid of any offence and bitterness in your heart.”  Diana was weeping and asked forgiveness from the Lord for those who had hurt her.  Just then she fell back on the ground and was delivered from the demonic spirit of cancer as the power of God set her free! (more…)

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Holy Ghost Fire Falls In Melbourne In An Extended Meeting For 6 Hours

Pastor Julius praying for apostolic prayer anointing Dear family & friends in Christ,Holy Spirit fire touches young girl

What a mighty God we serve in Australia, in this Great South Land of the Holy Spirit, and across the nations of the world!

This past weekend’s Nation Shaking Prayer Seminar in Melbourne (Hallam), with Pastor Julius Suubi from Kenya, was supercharged with a powerful anointing of the Spirit of the Lord Jesus Christ! Many God seeking Christians from many churches, denominations, and ethnicities received a great impartation of the apostolic prayer anointing to fervently intercede for our nation of Australia as never before.  Some said, “The seminar has completely changed our lifestyle as we certainly feel we have caught the fire and the burden of the Lord to pray for our nation, not just our own needs.”

On Sunday night the manifest presence of God was so awesome that the meeting which started at 6.30pm ended just after midnight! It was so exciting to see people at 12 midnight on the floor soaking in more of the Lord’s presence. Ps Daniel stated,  “I am so amazed to see people willing to be in the presence of God for 6 hours. You normally see this in Africa, but not in the West, nor in Australia. This tells me that there is a remnant in the body of Christ of Kingdom of God minded people who are not after the hype, nor user friendly seeker friendly stuff. They only want Jesus.”

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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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URGENT Call For 21 Days Of Fasting And Prayer For Assignment On MOUNT AINSLIE In Canberra

Agreement In The Spirit Of PrayerDear family & friends in Christ,

All glory to God. I pray and hope you all are keeping well by the grace of the Lord.

However, unfortunately our nation of Australia desperately needs a great spiritual awakening for Aussies to personally experience the love of Jesus and turn back to Him as the only Way, Truth, and the Life. We, the Church of Jesus Christ, the redeemed children of God, are totally responsible to lead this national spiritual breakthrough through united repentance, fasting, prayer, and power evangelism. No other religion or group of people, other than born-again Christians empowered by the Holy Spirit of God can transform our nation of Australia.

If you really love your nation, please join us as we call the body of Christ across Australia to a 21 day fast which officially started on Sunday 27th of September and finishes on Saturday 17th October when hundreds of Christian prayer warriors will converge on Mount Ainsley in Canberra with thousands more across the nation uniting in the Spirit of prayer to ‘Take the High Places for Jesus’.  We’re prayerfully trusting our Most High God for this to be a day of history making in the heavens, the church, government, and our nation of Australia.

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Obama’s Stark Declaration On Israel Draws UN Applause

President Barack Obama addresses the United Nations Climate Change Summit, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009, at the United Nations US Does Not Recognize ‘Legitimacy of Continued Israeli Settlements’

Wednesday September 23, 2009
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In declaring that it is time for Middle East peace “without preconditions,” President Obama used his speech to the U.N. General Assembly earlier today to fire a warning at Israel that “America does not accept the legitimacy of continued Israeli settlements,” Fox News reports from New York.

Obama’s stark declaration, which drew applause, was coupled with a call for Palestinians to end their “incitement of Israel.”

But it was the use of the U.N. forum to carry the settlement message to Israel that drew the most enthusiastic response on the floor — and incredulous reaction outside its walls.

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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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Holy Spirit Fire Falls On The Gold Coast And At The Feast Of Trumpets In Melbourne

All Praise, Honor, and Glory to the Lord God of Israel

Dear family & friends in Christ,

This weekend gone by saw the Holy Spirit of God move mightily in Hallam (Melbourne), Victoria and on the Gold Coast, Queensland where Pas Daniel ministered the prophetic Word of the Lord!

In Hallam we celebrated Rosh HaShana, the Jewish New Year and the Feast of Trumpets, time to awake and repent! It was absolutely amazing as the Spirit of the Lord of Israel moved most powerfully as prophetic people of God packed the church hall to learn more about the importance of such a biblical feast according to the Jewish calendar of the prophetic Word of God and the Lord Jesus Christ. Following is an exciting report from Sister Jill of Catch The Fire Ministries who led the interdenominational and messianic service.

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