Challenges and fruit

It has been a challenging time for us all here, but also very fruitful. God really challenged me to step up and put my faith in Him and lead the church, and He has continued to pour out His understanding upon me and strength to continue.

Last Sunday God made His presence known to the people. Actually, since Mackie has left the services have been totally different, and for the good. Gods presence has been overwhelming and people have really experienced healing. After I preached and as we began to worship I started to see real manifestation of the Holy Spirit, which is something I have not seen for quite some time to be honest. Anne, Joshua's wife was also in the service, and helped me in the service and prayed for people. It was a wild service from what I have become used to, and I hope the God will continue revealing Himself each week like He did.

We also started a bible study in a members house, and had two of my original youth repent last week. God has blessed me so much that I can't dwell on the weight of my responsibility! I really feel new, and as if the tanks have been filled to the very top! God has renewed me and my heart and showed me a path for the church. Right now we are going to continue focusing on our discipleship program and try and start more bible studies in the area.

What I am going to start focusing on in my support is raising money to get a car. I have been praying hard and I really feel this is the time to get a car. I have set a budget for around 3500$ as the least I would like to spend, and I am hoping and praying to get around 7000$. After doing a lot of research I think I would like to get a small car more designed for the city, and either a japanese made or korean. The church is set right now, and with the rent paid it will not require any extra help, so I have decided to take this time to focus on fundraising for the car. I am happy to say that my brother will be visiting me this November for a few months, and it would be really nice if I could have it by then. So I am setting my goal for this November. Please pray with me that God will provide all that I need. I also would like to ask all my supporters and prayer partners to join in as well if capable to give. I will be setting up a separate account for this, as it is a special item.

Thank you all for your prayers as always! Join me in praising God for His faithfulness, and even though He took me to the very tip of my understanding and capability, He still leads me through it all and now I have become even stronger because of it!

Brett