In the afternoon, we made our way into the very center of the city of Birmingham. Once again working in teams of 4-5, we handed out thousands of leaflets and talked with many citizens, inviting them to church and telling them of the goodness of the Lord. On our way back to the church, we got rained on quite a lot and most of us got a good soaking.
We made it back to the church and had a delicious dinner consisting of more Indian dishes like Chicken Tikka, Samosa, Chick Peas, Spring Rolls, Basamati Rice with chicken, and Pita. There were also many, many desserts. All the food was made for us by the Church, for which we are extremely grateful. It was a first for lots of us to eat Indian food, and we all enjoyed it. After eating, we set up for that night’s church service.
Tonight’s service was truly a move of God from start to finish. The YOM worship team sang a few songs, and then the YOM Choir sang “Blessed Be Your Name”, and a awesome spirit of true worship saturated the room. The spirit of God took charge of the service from there! Music kept playing, but YOMers allowed themselves to be led by God and began to minister to other YOMers and church members. Several YOMers took the mic and freely spoke words of encouragement over the group. People were broken down in total praise and were authentically connecting with God in the kind of way that really changes your life and leads you deeper in your walk with God. It was the most personal and powerful move of God we’ve had YET among the YOMers in the UK. God was calling people into ministry tonight! It was powerful! At the end of the service, Sis. Gadd (the pastors wife) took the mic to hand out a small gift to each of us. When she did, a powerful Spirit moved into the room. A word of prophecy went forth that just as she was giving us gifts, that God was here to give gifts as well. A tremendous annointing fell and God put a call on many lives. It was AWESOME!
We went to the bus stop to go back to our rooms. We sang worship songs the whole way. We ended up at the bus stop, which was right in front of a pub. The bus didn’t come for quite awhile. We sang song after song, still worhipping in the after-glow of the service. People started coming out of the pub to stand and listen. We gave them invitations to the church & the conference next week. By the time our bus finally came, we had assembled quite a crowd. Thank God for His Spirit!
To see the photos from 8.7.08, click HERE
August 7th, 2008 at 7:38 pm
That is incredible!! I am in awe…completely speechless. I wish I was there so badly!! Can’t wait to hear more!! Emmy, Vicky, and Steph…I love you all and can’t wait to see you Monday night…I’m sure you were all personally ministered to in tonights service, I am excited to hear about it.
Love,
Darrah
August 7th, 2008 at 7:52 pm
Go Dustin and YOMers…”Join the Story”. You all are a prime example of how SFC impacts our world.
August 7th, 2008 at 8:16 pm
Deloris,
Can’t wait to see you and hear all God has done in your life. I truely could feel the power of God when I read the blog tonight so I know that it had to be awesome.
Mom P.S Anna said I love you and Gwyn too.
August 7th, 2008 at 8:19 pm
Haleigh,
Sounds like God is doing great things in the UK. I am so glad you are following your heart. Remember it is the co-mission, you & God. Enjoy the rest of your time, just let go and let God.
I love you.
Umple Tim
August 7th, 2008 at 8:26 pm
See ya Monday
August 8th, 2008 at 6:12 am
Wow is all i can say!God is so awsome! You will all come back changed forever.Continue to let God use you.We miss you Em…but your where God wants you to be! Love ya Mom
August 8th, 2008 at 9:13 am
GOD IS BLESSING ALL OF YOU YOMERS! We can’t wait to get all the details when you get home. I hope your writing in your journals all the fantastic things God is doing so you won’t forget any of it. I’m looking forward to seeing you guys and love and miss you. Justin says hi and loves you too. Vicky, Steph and Emmy - I’m proud of you all and thank God for you and know that there will be many might things still to come forth out of this mission trip. GOD BLESS EACH ONE OF YOU YOMerS!
August 8th, 2008 at 5:25 pm
Em, Vick, & Steph,
YOU GO GIRLS!!! I am so proud of all of you. I can’t wait to hear the stories when you all get home. You all have an awsome leader in Bro. Levine!! And to his wonderful wife also, staying behind with Zion and wanting him to continue in God’s plan.YOUR AWSOME SIS LEVINE and WE LOVE YOU TOO! See you all in a few days.
Love ya,
Michelle
August 8th, 2008 at 6:17 pm
Hey Garrett!!
There are tons of pics, we are watching you from Florida everyday….!! Hope you are having a blast!
Later!
Aunt Jan, Sabrina and Shelby