Ok, we admit it.  We’re from San Diego, after all.  It was 80 degrees when we left for Wasilla March 9th — and our 42nd anniversary to boot.  Weenie Californians — it never got above 30 degrees, it was 4 at night, and the wind howled the entire time — and it was hot in the Spirit!

Great church.  We first went there 8 years ago and had an affect on the congregation.  They’ve walked in power ever since, and now have a ministry school, and have just started a Healing Rooms ministry.  So, we went to stir them up again, speak in the school and bless the ministry teams.  This is just a sampling of our time there.

LEAH

CAN’T FEEL THE METAL SCREWS
Leah stood as we activated people to pray for the pain caused by metal in the body to leave, and to restore flexibility.  She had had surgery on her ankle and they had placed pins and screws in there to stabilize it — but it caused pain and it was a problem. And, she could actually “feel” the screws in there. But after prayer in these meetings, she and her prayer minister couldn’t find the screws anymore, the flexibility had returned, and best of all the pain was gone.

C J

INSPIRED SPEECH — “HAMSTRING”
As I was praying over those who were standing for prayer during the first night of meetings in Wasilla, I heard myself saying something like “and Lord, release your power so hamstrings are lengthened.” Words came out that I hadn’t intended to say. But, it was the right word for C J. You’ll enjoy this testimony.

JOAN

SHE GOT HER ARM BACK
I just love it when someone’s life gets restored. And so blessed that it didn’t come through us, but two prayer team members at the NorthGate Alaska Church in Wasilla. Joan had fallen and completely wrecked her elbow. Lots of pain, very limited mobility, and metal plates, screws, etc in the elbow. It definitely restricted her life. The glow on her face as she demonstrated what had been restored to her said it all. Check out this great testimony.

We can’t say enough about the church — Dennis, Phil, the rest of the leadership team — thank you for making us feel special and welcome.  And thanks for giving us a great weekend of seeing what God can do — even in the frozen northlands.

We returned to the Hood River, Oregon Vineyard the last weekend of February, 2011.  We’ve seen such incredible moves of God in this church over the 4 times we’ve gone there in the past 8 years.  The weekend started with this testimony from a previous time we were there.

“Sunday, February 20th, 2011 was the first Sunday in which our rather newly formed prophetic art team had invited a child to paint with them during worship. Simone is 7 and has inherited a passion for creating from her mother.  She now lives in Portland … but often attends our fellowship with her grandparents ….

Once again, knees were dramatically healed. The first man demonstrated that he would have to warm up slowly for 30 minutes to be able to play any sports. And getting up and down was like watching a 90 year old man. Well, look at what God did with his knees.

Then the woman described how she was a ballet teacher — but could no longer do a move every ballerina has to be able to do — plies. But, she demonstrated how after prayer, she was able to do this move like she was a 10 year old girl.

It was snowing on us all weekend — but the move of the Spirit was hot!!

“I’M ONLY 14!”

You know what’s cool — He doesn’t care.  He’s willing to use any one of us if we’ll just say yes to him.  This was just Megan’s weekend.  Me met her at a weekend of

meetings in a small farming community in Central California.  On Friday night I had her pray for a woman who had knee pain — and she was completely healed.

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When I asked Megan if she had done this before, she looked at me like I was crazy and said “I’m only 14.”  As the meeting was  winding down, one of the people who has come under our ministry prayed for her leg pain.  It grew out and all the pain left.  Then, as we started to pray for the “more” of God, Carol ended up doing a little Sozo for some issues.  Well, she got rocked, and she “got” the challenge I had issued — be a blessing out in the community.  She ended up praying for someone on crutches at the grocery store she went to that night.  The next day, she prayed for her grandmother who had pain in her feet, legs, and hands and she was completely healed.  Megan’s “doin’ the stuff” and guess who’s fired up and will never be the same.  This is what we love to see.

Seasons:

We have noticed that there are seasons when God seems to heal certain things.  Several years ago, it was Carpel Tunnel Syndrome.  You almost couldn’t come to one of our meetings with this ailment and walk out unhealed.  Then, it was Plantar’s Faciatis (oh how I wish I could get to Antonio Gates of the Chargers, who has been suffering with this problem).  And, we have now seen so much of that healed.  And, of course, the metal causing problems in people’s bodies — and we think we are still in that season of healing.

Now, I have a sense it’s about “Knees.”  September –so many older Chinese ladies healed of knee problems and the pastor being overjoyed because it was the older ones, and they struggled so much with the steps.  October — new kneecaps on a young woman — what more can I say.  She had destroyed her knees, could barely walk, and then she jumped and ran — with no pain.  November — Johnass in Germany.  A contractor with severe knee pain constantly for 4 years, who has to be on his knees every day.  God touched him and he demonstrated how he could just “drop” on his knees with no pain.

January, “Angels & Miracles” Conference–Moravian Falls:   So, while it wasn’t pleasant for Carol to have to endure the pain from a Word Of Knowledge (sympathetic pain that’s not your own, but God’s way of showing what He wants to heal), the results were wonderful.  When I asked “who has knee pain,” 40 % of the room stood.  Kevin was desperate for healing.  Torn Meniscus, very limited mobility, lots of pain, and facing surgery in 2 weeks.  You’ll enjoy his testimony — and the extra healing he received. Oh, and he cancelled his surgery!

We believe in the power of the testimony.  As you read this and watch this video, claim it for yourself if you have knee problems.  Then, let us know of your healing.  Blessings.

This  is the comment we heard:  “thanks for changing our preconceived ideas of Americans” (they meant loud, pushy, demanding, obnoxious).  This was a great testimony to  us and our team.  Back at ya:  thanks for changing our perception of the stoic, unemotional German.  They were warm, passionate, loving, gracious — we can’t say enough about our trip to Lorrach, Germany.  And, God showed up — big time!

Kneeling On Rocks: A picture of a contractor dropping to his knees to demonstrate that it no longer felt like he was kneeling on rocks.  He had two surgeries on his knees, the last being four years ago to remove the metal pins and screws holding the knees together.  But it has felt like kneeling on rocks since, and he has to do this a lot as a contractor.  Now, no pain!!

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Sandra, Lorrach, Germany: She hasn’t been able to see out of her left eye since she was a little girl because of a mole in her eye.  After prayer, she could read the words of the banner on the platform and distinguish colors and shapes.  The team of some of the US prayer warriors and several of the Germans prayed for her.  One young girl demonstrated a strong healing gift and a young man had gotten healed and was now pouring out healing power.  After the second wave of prayer, Sandra could read the letters on their sweat shirts — something she definitely had not been able to do previously!!

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GOD MOVING AROUND THE WORLD

We’ve often said there seems to be a “blanket of unbelief” over North America and Western Europe.  But every time we pray, we poke holes in that blanket.  The really encouraging news is that this is all changing, and we did a lot in shredding that blanket over Lorrach.  This is such a great church, pastored by a dynamic young pastor who has apostolic written all over him.  We’re looking forward to going back next year.