Thank you for praying for Bob Ekblad and myself over the past week as we ministered at the Holy Given School . Leaders came from Nepal, Pakistan, China, Africa, Russia, Singapore, and 15 other countries. Many came from Third World underground ministries and churches. Let me share with you a highlight from our time together:
We traveled to the DMZ for a prayer assignment. The Saturday morning we arrived, it began to rain. This just wasn't a light sprinkle. This was a deluge, and visibility was very limited. I thought, Lord we can't even see 30 feet! I was so disappointed until I heard the Holy Spirit gently remind me that faith is a substance of things not yet seen. Believers all over the world suffer unrelenting pressure from repressive governments which seek to crush them. Yet they remain faithful and prosperous in the Holy Spirit's strength. Though we could see nothing with our natural eyes, Bob and I huddled under on umbrella overlooking the border, and with three North Korean refugees from the school and prayed for God's, protection, grace, and healing over their families and other believers in North Korea.
For several years, I regularly intercede with a crafted prayer I wrote for North Korea:
Lord, you love this nation. Although subjected to centuries of foreign invasion, you have protected and preserved this nation for your purposes. Although divided, you see this nation as one. You see Korea as pressed but not crushed, persecuted and yet not abandoned. May the sweet fragrance of this nation's worship and intercession permeate and unify this divided country. Let the fire of your glory and the fragrance of your grace spread to neighboring nations like a wildfire. Bless and preserve this nation for your purposes. Amen
Would you join with me and pray for these persecuted believers in North Korea as well as other countries which oppress the Church?
This weekend many intercessors and leaders from various parts of the Northwest will gather together for our Cascadia Rendezvous. We look forward to hearing glory stories of God's faithfulness and voice throughout the Northwest. We will spend Saturday together, and at 6 PM Sunday at our regular Worship at the River, we plan to worship under the canopy of 100 foot evergreens adjacent to our meeting place at the Troutdale Community Center. My favorite sanctuary.
We believe the Holy Spirit is releasing bands of believers to worship and proclaimed his grace outside the church walls. Whether we are standing at the DMZ, or next to the Sandy River in Troutdale, the Holy Spirit is knitting our hearts together in a relational network, that truly works.
We hope to see many of you this weekend. Feel free to follow this link to register for Saturday's gathering.
Bless you,
Darrell and Carlene
Cascadia Rendezvous of Prophetic Intercessors
Glenn Otto Park in Troutdale, OR. 1102 E Historic Columbia River Hwy. Troutdale, OR 97060 Cost is FREE, but you must register to reserve your seat.
The gathering would focus on three simple elements:
Worship What do we HEAR God Saying? What do we SEE God Doing?
This is not meant to be a "Y'all come" event. It is primarily for prophetic intercessors who are hearing from God about what he is doing and planning to do in our region.The gathering dates are: Aug. 9, & 10, 2008
Sat. 08-09-08 10AM-9PM (detailed breakout of time TBA) Sun. 08-10-08 10AM-9PM (detailed breakout of time TBA)
Due to limited seating, we are requesting online registration. There is no cost, but a collection will be taken to defray the costs of the facility rental. No child care provided.
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Pacificministries
PO Box 1351
Fairview, OR 97024
http://pacificministries.
