Tuesday, January 15, 2008

60th Celebration


February 11th, 2008 marks the 60th Anniversary of the Latter Rain Revival that was sparked in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada. This movement quickly circled the globe and its influence is ongoing in several streams of the Pentecostal/Charismatic Movement.

We are planning a celebration of this anniversary at St. Luke’s, Seattle –

Sunday February 10th (7 PM) – Celebration Service with Jim & Marie Watt

24 Hour Prayer Vigil (7 PM Sunday to 7 PM Monday) in St. Luke’s Original Chapel (where the Charismatic Renewal was brokered with Fr. Dennis Bennett)

Monday February 11th (7 PM) - Celebration Service with Jim & Marie Watt

Seven elders gave oversight to the first Camp Meetings in July 1948 in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Jim Watt is the last living elder from that original group!

To commemorate this historic event, I had the privilege of interviewing Jim and Marie Watt for two days in their home in Federal Way, WA. These interviews have been edited onto three DVD’s – a total of 5 hours!

The themes include (30 min. video segments each) –

A Chronology of the Latter Rain Revival

Positive Impact of the Latter Rain Revival

Negatives of the Latter Rain Revival

9 Renewal Streams that Emerged from the Latter Rain Revival

The Presbytery – Its function and practical issues

Five-Fold Ministry (Ephesians 4:11ff.)

Jim Watt’s Reflections on the Latter Rain Revival & Testimony

Marie Watt’s Reflections on the July and Fall ’48 Vancouver, BC Meetings

Added Footage –

Jim and Marie’s Ministry Biography

Two Are Better Than One Ministry

It was a great privilege to interview these dear saints. Their insights were profound! The DVD’s are on sale through Norlynn Audio Visual Services, Vancouver, BC – go to: www.reason-for-hope.com - for $30.00 (UDA or CAN) plus $5.00 (UDA or Can) shipping and handling fees. However, you may receive a discount as “my friend” by inserting the code “JR01” With this discount code, you may purchase a DVD set for $25.00 (USD or CAN) INCLUDING S & H. There are also discounts available for larger orders - please see the website!

This is a Pre-Publication, Pre-60th Anniversary special. Plans are set to add a study guide on the website to assist those who want to use the DVD’s for small group discussion. You will also find a growing number of endorsements online as well, recommending this resource as a blessing to the Body of Christ.

Check it out and please share this information with your email contacts. Thank you! God Bless! -John+

Iesus, tanto nomini nullum par elogium!
Jesus, for so great a name, no praise is adequate!

The Rev'd. Dr. John Roddam,
St. Luke's Episcopal Church,
5710 - 22nd Avenue Northwest,
Seattle, WA 98107.
(206) 784-3119 (Office)
(206) 784-1029 (Fax)
Home Address: 724 N. 182nd Street,
Shoreline, WA 98133.
(206) 546-9812 (Residence)
(206) 356-3890 (John’s Cell)
E-Mail: john_roddam@hotmail.com (Personal Account)
john@stlukesseattle.org (Parish Account)
Web Page: http://www.stlukesseattle.org