 |
|
Greetings friends & partners of Prayer For The Harvest Ministries (PFHM)
For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example. We were not idle when we were with you, nor did we eat anyone’s food without paying for it. On the contrary, we worked night and day, laboring and toiling so that we would not be a burden to any of you.
2 Thessalonians 3:7-10
|
|
Dukes Delightful/ Internet Video/ Gospel Ready Body
This Scripture rings true of our ministry this year. Because of the economic downturn in our nation, giving has decreased to ministries such as ours and in churches as well. Despite man’s lack, God is faithful to care for His children. In order to meet our financial needs and to be able to continue our ministry to churches and to the community in which we live, I started a car detailing business (Dukes Delightful Car Detailing). The work helps to take care of our basic needs. God was faithful to bring us the business detailing over 150 cars, trucks, vans, a motor-home and a boat as a one man operation since starting the business in May of 2010. “I thank You, Lord, for the work and the strength to do it!”
Eliana has been hard at work helping me behind the scenes and in social media (Internet Video Marketing Academy) as well as heading up our home fitness franchise Team BEACHBODY as an independent coach (Change Today Fitness).
Starting on October 1st, Eliana will lead a FREE Fit Group in the community where people will be able to have access to Body Gospel: a Christian based workout program that will change bodies and spirit.
Juliana is doing very well at Whitefish Christian Academy as a 5th Grader. We are so proud of her and her hard work and what a fun personality she has!
|
|
Churches and Youth Retreats
PFHM traveled to Wallace, Idaho to Shoshone Base Camp to be the main speaker for the weekend Youth Retreat. Ninety young people from two churches gathered together for God’s Word, great camp food, fun & creative games, worship, and building relationships with the Lord and each other. Through prayer and His Word, God touched and changed many lives that weekend.
PFHM also taught the Word for the Whitefish Nazarene youth retreat “God Is Our Refuge!”
I travelled to Great Falls, Montana to minister with Pastor Keith Pintar and his assistant minister, Don Scarborough from Jacksonville, Florida. We enjoyed a great time in the Word, fellowship and a concert with Pastor Keith. We also enjoyed some time in Yellowstone National Park.
I also travelled to Pleasantville, Missouri to preach at Echo Church. Pastor Shawn Gray is doing an incredible job taking this ministry to new levels fulfilling the work that God has called him to do. I will have the opportunity to minister to this church again in the middle of October 2011.
PFHM ministered at a couple of local churches including the anniversary service for Christ Lutheran Church, preaching God’s Word at Calvary Chapel Whitefish, Whitefish Nazarene Church, Whitefish Presbyterian Church, Calvary Chapel of the Flathead Valley, and Harvest Fellowship. At Harvest Fellowship in Kalispell, Pastor Andy and his congregation received much encouragement as they saw two people give their lives to Jesus Christ. One of them was a man who would not step foot in a church. After being invited for two years he finally came, God touched his heart deeply and in tears he surrendered his heart to Jesus Christ. “Wow!” What a Sunday meeting!
And last but not least, PFHM was used to lead The 60th National Day of Prayer here in Whitefish. Members of our community came to share a word of prayer in 7 key different areas: government, churches, military, family, education, media, and business.
|
|
 Community
As God provided for PFHM, we were able to serve the body of Christ in differing ministry forms and also community involvement. I hope you are encouraged as you read some of the highlights.
PFHM is serving the community by going through monthly Police Chaplain Training and ride-alongs with the Whitefish Police Department.
PFHM attended a meeting with Whitefish Police Chaplains, the Fire and Rescue Department, the Police Department, mental health professionals and local citizens to discuss the prevention of suicide in our community. We, as pastors, are praying for God’s supernatural intervention on this serious issue.
PFHM also attended an appreciation luncheon for the Whitefish Ministerial Association and other local pastors put on by the North Valley Hospital for our service to the spiritual care of their patients.
|
|
Thank you!
As I look back on what God has done through this ministry to help so many to draw near to God through prayer and reconciliation, I recognize that God loves to fellowship with people who would desire to fellowship with Him.
PFHM is not just a ministry call for me, but a way of life and none of this would be possible without your prayers and financial support. My family and I appreciate your continued support in 2011 and 2012 to further the ministry of Prayer and reconciliation to the people of Montana and other states of this great nation of ours.
Visit our website and see what this ministry is all about and partner with us.
For those of you who sent financial gifts to help me go to Florida for my 50th birthday, I thank you so very much! While there I officiated a wedding, saw family, traveled the state in ministry, and visited with many friends in the Fort Lauderdale area. Jesus is the reason for every season. None of all of this would have happened without Him! He adds His “Super… to our natural!”
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Comments
Powered by Facebook Comments