Worship at the River is this Sunday May 12th

Worship at the River is this Sunday May 12th beginning at 6 pm at The Troutdale House located in Troutdale off Old Columbia Hwy.  And yes we will begin at 6 pm.   You read it correct...6 pm.  Got it??  Worship at the River will start at 6 pm this Sunday at The Troutdale House.

It is also Mother's Day!!  So because it is Mother's Day WAR would like to propose a twist to the potluck portion of our worship time together to honor the heart God gave to women.  Instead of preparing a "meal",  bring a story and/or prayer you've had on your heart for your children and together we will enjoy praying with you, asking Holy Spirit how to pray and encourage you. Nice twist right?  

Speaking of twists, we are going to move WAR from Sunday June 9th to Tuesday June 11th.  We will begin at 6 pm with fellowship and start worship at 7 pm.  

Don't forget:

• We will not have a potluck May 12th.
• We will begin our time of worshiping Jesus at 6 pm.
• Ladies, please bring a story or prayer about your children you can share.
• Next WAR will meet Tuesday June 11th.  NOT Sunday June 9th.  

Stay tuned for more twists in July and August.  The wedding season is upon The Troutdale House and we, along with Laura and Martin, praise God for the bookings. 

Celebration Service For Janice Kavakov

It is not often I feel as strongly as I do about a gathering.  Last fall many of you will know that Janice went to be with Jesus.  She was faithful to come to our Worship at the River gatherings and would almost always feel compelled to write a poem which very often summarize what God was speaking to us.

Breath of Love     September 13, 2000

My Joy in Growing with Other Christians Overflows My Soul

I Cannot Conceive What You've Prepared for Us in Heaven

I Cannot Believe What You Do for Us Here on Earth

by Your Spirit, I Discern What I Cannot Understand

by Your Spirit I Strive to Have Your Mind,

Jesus, Your Heart Your Soul Your Very Breath Mingled with My Own.

Listening for you Lord

... Use Me As a Vessel Lord Siphon Your Words through Me

I Can Brag so Easily about the One Who Set Me Free

Give Me Thoughts of Heaven of Eternity with You

and Dreams of Meeting Moses Joshua and Ruth...

We are going to have a celebration of the life of Jesus expressed in Janice this Saturday at 2 PM at the As Is church.  Address is below.  This will not be a memorial alone, it will be a statement that death has lost its sting and there is victory.  Janice always had such a powerful expression of joy on her face.  She had a very difficult life.  Many challenges.  But we saw the best of what Jesus released in her.  

My sense is that this will be a spark to encourage and release the same in many who have struggled with the very issues Janice struggled with.  Join us as we celebrate this Saturday morning!

Celebration Service

For Janice Kavakov

Date:     March 23, 2013

Time:     2:00 p.m.

Place:    AS IS church

Location:   10110 Linwood Ave. (Linwood Ave & King Rd.)

                 Milwaukie, Or. 97222

Cabo Report and Worship at the River Sunday March 10 4pm

Most of us are adjusting to much cooler weather and, well as much as some may like Taco Bell, it's quite lacking compared to the simple but incredibly delicious tacos we enjoyed in Cobo.  Simple but memorable describes our relationship with the saints in the churches, small groups and gatherings we experienced as a team,  Lots of laughter, puzzeled expression, and plans which unexpectedly changed.... were all part of this adventure.  We plan to share about Cabo and let the Lord unwrap His design for our gathering this month at the River. Please plan on joining us for our 4pm meal (just as important as anything!) 

Just one quick story:

Bill and I were speaking in one of the most "dangerous" areas of the city with a group of 25 believers and the Holy Spirit began to highlight a women who had what could best be described as a blank expression during the meeting. The Lord began to speak to me to tell her we are all treasures....works of art (Eph 2:10) and within her was a most beautiful treasure box.  I began to describe it covered in gold and precious stones, but it had never been opened.  I saw it encrusted with dirt and rusted shut. God wanted to bring forth this treasure and reveal it for His glory.  Bill anointed her with oil and we saw Jesus begin to work in His creativity in opening her treasure to bring healing, confidence and encouragement.  Then....I saw this was not an ordinary treasure box...but a MUSIC BOX...which when opened began to play the song of her heart!!

We look forward to our gathering...and may we recognize the treasure we are and the song within US!

Once again we find ourselves amazed at the timing and creativity of the Holy Spirit as we are moving into final days of ministry. We spoke together as one. We carried with us songs, words of instruction and encouragment, and the release of the Father's Love. Highlights:

• Bill this morning sharing how the Father has poured out His love during the past year without Delight...not to many dry eyes among us
• Singing a brand new song with the lyics: Celebrate with songs of Freedom, Joy, Healing, and Love to the four corners of the orphanage property and joinging with the children in proclaiming healing over the pastor and leader Joel.
• All of us tag teaming as we are learning to listen together
• Lots of laughter and joy as we "melt into" the Mexican brothers and sisters lives
• Many words of encouragment as most fight the injustice of poverty, and battle with understanding the Father's Face (Favor) especially the women.
• Confimation of prophetic words spoken 7 and 8 years ago...nothing encourages us more!
• Carlene inspiring signing
• Connie's heart for women
• Mike's simple words bringing hope
• Waynes passion for healing and blessing....
• Eliza's tears.

Pray for me (Darrell) has I venture to a house church meeting tonight in one of the poorest areas of the region with Angel (his real name) as my interpreter. (True in more than one way!)

Darrell.....

We have had many wonderful experiences as the Lord is building a good team. Tomorrow we begin 3 days of intense ministry. We will speak at a service Friday night with a group hungry to hear the Lord, Saturday an orphanage and prayer for their leader who is undergoing a kidney transplant. Saturday evening we will speak at another church worship and ministry as well as Sunday morning for a 1 year celebration and anniversary of the church. Sunday afternoon plans include a house church located in one of the poorest areas of the city. Bless you for praying.

Carlene...

I want to add how much fun and comforting it is to travel to San Jose de Cabo with such good long time friends. Bill has been a rock, Wayne and Eliza helping with planning our days and translating, Mike and Connie know how to enjoy our surroundings and bring peace to situations that otherwise would stop us in our tracks. World Mark is a beautiful place and I'm so thankful to God for His beauty that surrounds us all. God has been faithful and is preparing us for the times we will be visiting home churches and an orphanage this weekend. God has already blessed us with our times together and with the connections we have here in Cabo. His name is to be Praised!! He has beautiful believers here who are facing many trials but they have seen His hand deliver them and heal them. We look forward to spending time hearing their stories and worshiping God our Father for the work He has done and is doing.

Love to you all and thank you for praying.

Specific prayers...

• Great expectations of signs wonders miracles and healing
• Safety in driving and smooth travel
• Protection an favor with pastors and leaders
• Accurate listening and hearing for each meeting
• Impartition of joy and Father's love
• Revelation from Holy Spirt

Good Reports

I simply love the kingdom of God!  Whether it's prayer counseling in our homes, ministering to 20 children in a Mexican orphanage, worshiping together in Troutdale, encouraging leaders in Costa Rica, or rejoicing in the establishment of 25,670 churches in northern India.... we a beautiful, ever-changing 3 dimensional mosaic of creativity and beauty.  We are as Ephesians says His "workmanship ".... accurately translated as a "poem". Living Words.

We are looking forward to our potluck gathering at 4 PM this Sunday, February 10 at theTroutdale House.  I am always amazed at the wonderful revelation and heart of Jesus expressed as we worship him and listen to the Holy Spirit for His agenda.  We want to encourage you to bring a favorite food offering.

Josh and Mary Hubbard will bring a report on the months of Ministry in Costa Rica.  We sent them off last November and we are excited to celebrate the fruits and victories in their stories.

Carlene and I together with Mike and Connie Dana and Bill Petersen and Wayne and Eliza Miller will travel to Cabo San Lucas Mexico February 24 for eight days of Ministry/Rest.  (I love Ministry/Rest... they are not an oxymoron!) Our primary purpose is to cultivate and expand relationships while encouraging leaders we have met since 2004.  Many work in some of the poorest of the poor  with relief work and establishing churches.  We also plan to minister at an orphanage led by Joel Hernandez.  We do plan to take an offering this Sunday evening  During the trip, I will plan to post regularly on Pacificministries Blog.

Finally, I want to celebrate with you in a annual report I just received from Rodrick Gilbert, our friend and church planter in northern India.  He has been with us several times, and we anticipate a visit in March or April, and Carlene and I anticipate a return to India later this spring for a leader's gathering similar to the one held in 2011.  The fruit of his obedience and Ministry is a cause for celebration, and I feel privileged to count him as a friend and co-labor in the kingdom.  This report is absolutely astounding!  The mark of a true apostolic and kingdom leader is always humility.  Following is Rodrick's prayer request for this next year.  Please note 5.

Prayer Request: 

1) Resources for the ministry – We need a broader donor base

2) supporters, helpers, advocates, advisors and donors of the ministry to be blessed 

3) Spiritual growth, commitment, loyalty and health of the leaders at all level

4) Families of the leaders

5) Those who oppose the work of the Lord

6) Goals for 2013

A. To see 50,000 souls saved and baptized

B. To see 5,000 new churches planted

C. To see 50,000 children reached (in addition to point A)

D. To see 23% over-all growth in ministry

We Bless You! 

Worship at the River

Worship at the River

January 20012

Worship doesn’t lead to Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ leads to worship. Worship hasn’t shaped my understanding of God. The Lord Jesus Christ has. Knowing Christ intimately and exploring His riches leads to love, adoration, worship, awe, and sheer amazement. Living by Christ is a life of love and awe. He’s the most incredible Person in the universe. When we get a sighting of Him, we are forced to fall on our knees in adoration. Frank Viola

Psalm 68

3 But let the [uncompromisingly] righteous be glad; let them be in high spirits and glory before God, yes, let them [jubilantly] rejoice!

4 Sing to God, sing praises to His name, cast up a highway for Him Who rides through the deserts—His name is the Lord—be in high spiritsand glory before Him!

Ephesians 3

19 [That you may really come] to know [practically, [e]through experience for yourselves] the love of Christ, which far surpasses [f]mere knowledge [without experience]; that you may be filled [through all your being] [g]unto all the fullness of God [may have the richest measure of the divine Presence, and [h]become a body wholly filled and flooded with God Himself]!

20 Now to Him Who, by (in consequence of) the [action of His] power that is at work within us, is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly, far over and above all that we [dare] ask or think [infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams]—

21 To Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations forever and ever. Amen (so be it).

The Lord is Good

      G            D/F#   Em                  C
The Lord is good his mercy endures forever
Chorus
G     D      Em   C
I will praise you, I will praise you Lord
(Our Joy is in YOU!)
Your kingdom come You're will be done here as it is in Heaven
Psalm 23

The Lord is my Shepherd

I shall not want
He makes me lie down in green pastures
He leads me beside still waters
Though I walk through the valley
Of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil!

Shout With Joy
Psalm 66
G                            D/F#
Shout With Joy Un-to The Lord
         Em                 C
Sing Glory To His Name
G              
All The Earth  Will
D/F#                   C
Bow Before His Name
 
          G                              D/F#
How Awesome Are Your Marvellous Deeds
         Em                              C                     
The Greatness Of Your Power
G                           
Come And See
D/F#                         G
What The Lord Has Done
Chorus: Praise His Name...Let The Sound Be Heard

My Christmas Story

The Green Chair: My Christmas Story 

The green chair sits in a far corner of our portable classroom. We are isolated from the rest of the middle school because life for these students is overwhelming. Teachers and assistants are challenged with "behavior issues", and when students feel out of control are encouraged to sit in the green chair. Educational experts define it as a "decompression zone". We are an island of misfit toys.

This September, I took a 3 day  assignment to substitute that has lasted over 3 months. Progress is slow. Improvement difficult to measure. All of the staff care deeply and I began to see students through eyes of Jesus. They became modern day equivalents of Peter, James, and John.

Imagine my surprise on a recent Friday I noticed the green chair had remained vacant the entire day! Monday was much the same.  WOW! Breakthrough! Time to rejoice!  School administration gave us permission and even promised to pay for a Pizza party. (The modern day version of killing the fatted calf)

Then the very next day, we crashed. Total blowout. Failure, regression, set back, discouragement, and extreme disappointment. Sadly I began to make plans to cancel the party. The Green Chair was once again occupied on a regular basis.

That night the Lord gently whispered to me:

Lord: Why cancel a celebration because of failure?
I argued: We are trying to teach  the importance of consequences for bad behavior.
Lord: Since when did you deserve  consequences for bad behavior?  Do you remember the Father running to embrace the prodigal son? No consequences for bad behavior there.

 
We celebrate Christmas  as Joy coming to the world.  The cross became the answer for our collective bad behavior. All bad behavior....past, present, and future. Truth be told, we all need green chair time. Time to reset and to remember.

So next Tuesday we are having a massive pizza celebration. Not because kids managed to stay out of the green chair. But because we celebrate their originality, creativity, and brilliance. After all, God loves all of us misfit toys.

Worship at the River

Tom and Donna Cole will join us for our 4 p.m.fellowship potluck dinner and 6 p.m. Worship at the River gathering Sunday at the Troutdale House. Information on the Pure Heart – Restoration of the Heart through the Beatitudes seminar Friday and Saturday evening is below.

It is an understatement to say we are living in challenging times of transition. What a better time to let the Holy Spirit bring healing to our emotions by drawing us into the love of the Father.

Friday November 9th 6 pm and Saturday 10th  9 am Seminar Location: Truelife Church 12501 NE 99th St, Suite A-110 Vancouver WA 

On November 9th and 10th they will be teaching a weekend seminar at Truelife Church in Vancouver. It is based on their book: .

Tom and Donna Cole started their Pure Heart – Restoration of the Heart through the Beatitudes classes at the IHOP-Kansas City Mission Base.

Through these lessons and Holy Spirit’s ministry, Jesus brings healing to people’s emotions, restores and clarifies their self-image, deals with soul wounds and draws them into the love of the Father. Tom and Donna utilize worship, teaching and prayer ministry to bring healing and restoration to the heart.

A freewill offering will be taken.


(Sunday's Worship at the River will be held at our regular meeting location at The Troutdale House)

Pure Heart Ministries International

Location: Truelife Church 12501 NE 99th St, Suite A-110 Vancouver WA

Fri November 9th, 6pm Sat November 10th   9am

Tom and Donna Cole started their Pure Heart classes at the IHOP-Kansas City Mission Base. Now Tom and Donna reside in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii with three of their four children where they conduct their classes at the Youth With A Mission base. They also travel internationally to minister the love of Jesus.

On November 9th and 10th they will be teaching a weekend seminar at Truelife Church in Vancouver. It is based on their book: Pure Heart – Restoration of the Heart through the Beatitudes.

Their 8-week, Pure Heart class is based on eight lessons from the Beatitudes:

Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit: True Poverty
Blessed Are Those Who Mourn: The Mother Wound
Blessed Are the Meek: The Father Wound
Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst: Confession
Blessed Are the Merciful: True Femininity
Blessed Are the Peacemakers: True Masculinity
Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted: Forgiveness
Blessed Are the Pure Heart: The True Self

Through these lessons and Holy Spirit’s ministry, Jesus brings healing to people’s emotions, restores and clarifies their self-image, deals with soul wounds and draws them into the love of the Father. Tom and Donna utilize worship, teaching and prayer ministry to bring healing and restoration to the heart.They have 15 years experience in ministry and have spoken in diverse settings all over the world. Their stories have been featured on 20/20, Inside Edition, eXtra and other media venues.

A freewill offering will be taken.

September Worship at the River

"If we relegate worship to meetings...it then becomes situational. Worship is relational, therefore we do it in life!"

After a summer of family connections and informal outdoor gatherings, we are looking forward to our "relational life worship" time together this Sunday, October 9 at 6pm at Phonics Phactory 3333 NE Eighth St. Gresham (no potluck this month). Sunday October 14 we will resume our 4pm potluck and worship gatherings at the Troutdale House for the remainder of the year.

This season, for Carlene and I, has been challenging and filled with opportunities to live in joyful worship (YEA!!).  We have been faced with learning new skills regarding the management of family estate properties.  She is doing great but we both have needed the wisdom of Solomon in our "training for reigning". Thank you for praying with us.

Pacificministries Fall Dates

September 30   Walk with Delight  
The Petersens are walking to defeat ALS. On Sunday, September 30, 2012 the Petersen family is participating in the the Portland Metro Walk to Defeat ALS. We're walking because we lost Delight Petersen to ALS this year. We think this will be a fun way to gather friends and family, raise funds for the ALS Association, and remember Delight.October 5-6   IFM Conference Bothell

October 14    Worship at the River
We return to the Troutdale House with Potluck at 4pm and Worship at 6pm

October 17-18 Cascadia Leaders Meeting Seattle

October 28-31 Darrell Teaching at Gateway Fellowship and Discipleship School Coeurd'alene ID

November 8-11   Pure Heart Seminar
Bill Petersen: 
In 2007 when Delight and I were in the IHOP Internship program we met Tom and Donna Cole. At that time they were conducting Pure Heart classes for all interns, both young and older, at the IHOP mission base. Now Tom and Donna reside in Kailua-Kona, where they conduct their classes at the Youth With A Mission base. At the November 11, 2012 Worship at the River meeting Tom and Donna will be with us for an evening of worship and ministry. In addition to that, there will be a 4-week class during the month of October based Cole’s book: Pure Heart – Restoration of the Heart through the Beatitudes.The class meetings will occur on October 21, 28, Nov 4 and Nov 11 from 2-4PM. The location will be announced later. Twenty registrations are being saved for regular Worship at the River attendees through the month of August. Register early to get in the class. During September, registrations will be accepted for any unfulfilled spots in the class. The cost for the class, including the book, will be $10/person. Checks should be made out to Pacificminisries.


See you this Sunday at 6pm!

Dear Friends, 

This August gathering will be hosted by Wayne and Eliza Miller because The Troutdale House, our normal location for WAR,  is hosting a wedding that day. We've  decided to gather at the kid-friendly lovely home of the Millers in Corbett. 

Please note a few changes.  We will be meeting at 5pm instead of 4pm.  Bring snack foods instead of potluck foods.  Miller's address is 37501 E Knieriem Corbett,  OR 97019

Email licha_miller@hotmail.com

Phone/cell # (503) 695-5913

P.S. 

• We'll gather Sunday September 9 at the Phonics Phactory in Gresham before resuming our regular schedule at The Troudale House in October. 
• And: Pacificministries presents Pure Heart Ministries International November 11, 2012 Worship at the River

Pay close attention to this Pacificministries Update please.  There will be a test.  

Last WAR in July we met with several other Fellowships at Sunset Park to introduce ourselves, feast upon great barbecued food, and to enjoy the lovely summer weather.  I felt the presence of Jesus because we gathered in His name and I went away strengthened and encouraged in His love after hearing about healing, provision, comfort, deliverance and peace you found in following the Holy Spirit.  And yes the intense sunlight was in our eyes toward the end of the evening but I could see "the Son" reflected in your eyes as you shared your appreciation for God's love and the difference Jesus has made in your lives. It was a delight to meet you all.

This August WAR will be hosted by Wayne and Eliza Miller because The Troutdale House, our normal location for WAR,  is hosting a wedding that day. This is a blessing for Laura and Martin Burlus, owners of The Troutdale House, to have a wedding booked and we've decided to gather at the kid-friendly lovely home of the Millers in Corbett. 

Please note a few changes.  We will be meeting at 5pm instead of 4pm.  Bring snack foods instead of potluck foods.  Miller's address is 37501 E Knieriem Corbett,  OR 97019

Email licha_miller@hotmail.com

Phone/cell # (503) 695-5913

It's quiz time!

1) Where are we meeting for WAR on August 12th? HERE

2) What time are we meeting?

3) True or False? Bring snack foods only.

4) Who are the owners of The Troutdale House?

5) What got in your eyes last meeting at Sunset Park?

6) Will Darrell and Carlene be in Forest Lake, MN celebrating his uncle and aunt's 50th wedding anniversary?

7) As ring-bearer for his uncle and aunt's wedding what did Darrell do during the ceremony??

Carlene

P.S. 

• We'll gather Sunday September 9 at the Phonics Phactory in Gresham before resuming our regular schedule at The Troudale House in October. 
• And: Pacificministries presents Pure Heart Ministries International November 11, 2012 Worship at the River

Pacificministries presents Pure Heart Ministries International

November 11, 2012 Worship at the River

In 2007 when Delight and I were in the IHOP Internship program we met Tom and Donna Cole. At that time they were conducting Pure Heart classes for all interns, both young and older, at the IHOP mission base. Now Tom and Donna reside in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii with three of their four children where they conduct their classes at the Youth With A Mission base.

At the November 11, 2012 Worship at the River meeting Tom and Donna will be with us for an evening of worship and ministry. In addition to that, there will be a 4-week class during the month of October based Cole’s book: Pure Heart – Restoration of the Heart through the Beatitudes.

The class meetings will occur on October 21, 28, Nov 4 and Nov 11 from 2-4PM. The location will be announced later. Twenty registrations are being saved for regular Worship at the River attendees through the month of August. Register early to get in the class. During September, registrations will be accepted for any unfulfilled spots in the class. The cost for the class, including the book, will be $10/person. Checks should be made out to Pacificminisries.

The Pure Heart class is based on eight lessons from the Beatitudes:

Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit: True Poverty
Blessed Are Those Who Mourn: The Mother Wound
Blessed Are the Meek: The Father Wound
Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst: Confession
Blessed Are the Merciful: True Femininity
Blessed Are the Peacemakers: True Masculinity
Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted: Forgiveness
Blessed Are the Pure Heart: The True Self

Through these lessons and Holy Spirit’s ministry, Jesus brings healing to people’s emotions, restores and clarifies their self-image, deals with soul wounds and draws them into the love of the Father. Tom and Donna utilize worship, teaching and ministry time to bring healing and restoration to the heart.

A REMINDER

What:  A Kingdom Party! Bring your own picnic dinner and utensils.  We will provide coffee, lemonade, and some condiment. We'll also have three barbecues on site for you to cook your meats.  You are free to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and acoustic instruments. 

Who: Pacificministries Fellowship, The Door PDX, City of Refuge, First Love Church, and our friends!

Where: Red Sunset Park is a beautiful park near Stark and SE. 242nd Dr. in Gresham.  We have a shelter reserved and there are wonderful playgrounds and a large soccer field.

When: Sunday, July 8.  Arrive at 4 PM, Picnic at 5:30 PM, and we'll let Holy Spirit fill in the rest of the schedule! Feel free to forward to your friends.

Why:  This is a gathering to meet new people passionate about Jesus and his Kingdom purposes in our region. 

A Party at the Park Sunday, July 8th 4PM with Pacificministries Fellowship, The Door PDX, City of Refuge, First Love Church

What:  A Kingdom Party! Bring your own picnic dinner and utensils.  We will provide coffee, lemonade, and some condiment. We'll also have three barbecues on site for you to cook any meats.  You are free to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and acoustic instruments.  In case of a major downpour we will meet at the Phonics Phactory school gymnasium.  

Who: Pacificministries Fellowship, The Door PDX, City of Refuge, First Love Church, and our friends!

Where: Red Sunset Park is a beautiful park near Stark and SE. 242nd Dr. in Gresham.  We have a shelter reserved and there are wonderful playgrounds and a large soccer field.

When: Sunday, July 8.  Arrive at 4 PM, Picnic at 5:30 PM, and we'll let Holy Spirit fill in the rest of the schedule! Feel free to forward to your friends.

Why:  This is a gathering to meet new people passionate about Jesus and his Kingdom purposes in our region. 

This will be Pacificministries July Worship gathering.  Looking forward to meeting many new friends.

Worship the River Sunday, June 10

Our primary calling is to worship and to pursue joy and celebration as a way of life. Graham Cooke

Join fellow pursuers this Sunday afternoon at 4 PM for our potluck fellowship and 6 PM Worship at the Troutdale House.
WARNING....NOT FOR THE EASILY OFFENDED. You may download Graham's recent teaching here:
Looking forward to seeing you this Sunday!

Video Interview Graham Cooke

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Carlene Foot?

After 12 weeks in a temporary foot cast Carlene discovered from MRI results that we have to face some kind of surgery to repair tendon in her right foot.... or a cast now to see if total Immobility will help, or… total healing. Will you agree with us for the latter....we like that option best.

Personal Reflections over the Past Month

Before I left for Korea and Mongolia, friends and passionate followers of Jesus celebrated Delight Petersen's celebration of life.  We returned to East Hill to worship with friends and honor Jesus.  It was wonderful to meet and greet friends I have not seen in over 10 years.  It was an overwhelmingly positive experience, and Carlene and I were grateful both for the years we served there, friends we made, and the journey we are on now!  

I want to thank you for praying and supporting my trip, especially as I had to endure three wonderful visits to my Korean dentist for my temporary crown.  I guess we all are contending for temporary crowns this side of eternity!  Our Passover Seder dinner was outstanding in every way... both with the way our team worked together and we made it entirely a worship experience.  Carlene served as the hostess with the mostess.... while maintaining our household including two trips to Port Townsend to tend to her mother now in assisted living.

Although I have been to Mongolia several times before, this trip was definitive, confirming and different in many ways from other assignments.  Joining forces with our Canadian prophetic team was God ordained and very productive.  I have mentioned several times I learned more about kingdom and apostolic and prophetic fathering this trip than ever before.  A summary:

• A very distinct change from speaking to large groups and giving information to listening, asking questions, and asking the Lord what is the breakthrough song... and then singing it!
• Rather than giving answers to questions, the Lord began to reveal to us deeper issues at the root of both personal and corporate challenges.
• Purposely, we kept the schedule open enough to allow the Holy Spirit to fill it.
• There are some 6000 North Koreans working in dangerous, difficult, and dirty jobs in Mongolia.  North Korea has an embassy in the capital city of Mongolia, and I sensed God is going to open up avenues of Ministry yet to be revealed with North Koreans in Mongolia.
• Mongolia is like the American Wild West.  Many countries are coming to take advantage of the rich deposits of high-grade coal and gold within the land.  Kingdom leadership must take the initiative to understand how to protect and yet profit from these untapped resources.
• While in Korea and Mongolia, I began to sense a shift in leadership from building churches to building people.  Koreans are beginning to understand it is not how many people come to your church or how many books you publish or how many years of seminary or degrees you accumulate... but it is your obedience and heart for the way the Holy Spirit wants to build His Kingdom.  I met many young men and women who are willing and have taken radical steps in this direction... really encouraging!
• Businesses, politics, education, architecture and construction, arts and entertainment, and churches are beginning to understand they all play a vital role in Mongolian Kingdom culture and practice.
• Young Mongolian believers have a passion to take the gospel back to Jerusalem through Muslim and Islamic countries and spiritual strongholds.  We believe the Lord will use them in a mighty way in these last days.  The most important thing we can give to them is not our books, information, and teaching.  It is our friendship, our listening ear, our fathering and mothering them, and our encouraging them is what is important.

We both fly to Los Angeles later this month to attend a 90th birthday party for our mentor and friend Jean Darnall.  I will speak at a Korean gathering of intercessors who are contending for North Korea.

I'll also join our Cascadia team from Canada, Washington, and Oregon in Spokane on May 9 and 10th.  

Bless you,

Darrell