We hope and pray this ministry update finds you well and walking in the Joy of the Lord! With much thanks for your prayers and support, we continue to press on in this outreach ministry the Lord has called us to. As a recent church sign displayed, “You catch ‘em, He’ll clean ‘em”  That’s our call in a nutshell: “to be fishers of men” and not just “keepers of the aquarium”  Your prayers and support help more than you know!

Here’s a snapshot of our outreach activities from October, 2009:

• Oct 3 – Tomoka Correctional, Daytona Beach – 55 prisoners attended the meeting. There was an awesome time of worship, 6 inmates gave their lives to Jesus for the first time and 18 men came forward and rededicated their lives to following Jesus.
• Oct 5 – Serenity House Rehab Ctr. – 13 men in recovery attended. Worship and testimonies filled the air. The gospel was preached and 3 men in recovery came forward and invited Jesus into the hearts!
• Oct 17 – Putnam Correctional, East Palatka – 78 prisoners came to the service and rocked the house with lively praise. Testimonies were shared, the gospel was proclaimed and 12 men came forward to receive Jesus as their Savior; 20 men came forward and kneeled as they openly repented from pornography and  40+ men came forward to receive prayer for night terrors and mental torment.
• Oct 19 - Alliance Retirement Home, DeLand - More than 40 senior citizens came to the meeting. There was a sweet presence of the Lord as we led the old folks in many old hymns and shared a gospel message. 4 seniors received Jesus as their Savior!
• Oct 19 - Serenity House, DeLand - 10 men came to the meeting. The Lord blessed the meeting as we entered into worship. Testimonies were shared, the gospel was preached and 2 men answered the invitation to come forward and receive Jesus!
• Oct 22-25 - Kairos at Avon Park Correctional, Avon Park - Pastor Jim was called to serve on the team at the last minute. 36 prisoners were touched & changed by the love of God in this 3-day encounter! Many men received Jesus as Savior – many men forgave others. AWESOME!
• Oct 23 - Worship, Fire and Freedom, Cocoa - Worship, Fire & Freedom meeting at Glory of God Church in Cocoa: What an awesome night of Spirit-filled worship and ministry in the Holy Spirit!
• Oct 26 - Daytona Work Release Center, Daytona Beach - 4 prisoners (about to be released back into society) received personal prayer and Spirit-led counsel on how to stay free!
• Oct 30 - Worship, Fire and Freedom, DeLand - Worship, Fire & Freedom at Chapel of Divine Mercy in DeLand: we enjoyed an evening of truly anointed worship, interpretive dance, a message on intimacy with the Holy Spirit and a communion celebration with 6 ordained ministers present. Many received prayer and returned to their first love – JESUS!

Here’s a snapshot of our outreach endeavors over the past few weeks:

• August 1... Putnam Correctional, East Palatka: a team of 3 ministered to 115 inmates - 3 men came forward and received Jesus as Savior
• August 1... Tomoka Correctional, Daytona Beach: team ministered to 45 prisoners – 1 man gave his life to the Lord.
• August 3... Serenity House, Deland: a team of 4 ministered to 9 men in recovery – 4 men received Jesus as savior and Lord.
• August 8... Sea Farer's Ministry, Cape Canaveral: a team of 2 shared the gospel with more than 50 men & women from foreign countries.
• August 10... Work Release Center, Daytona Beach:a team of 3 ministered to 6 prisoners – 2 men came forward and recommitted their lives to the Lord.
• August 14... Putnam Correctional, East Palatka: a team of 8 ministered to 90+ brothers-in-blue – 16 men came forward and received Christ.
• August 17... Alliance Retirement Home, Deland: a team of 8 ministered to 40+ seniors – 2 elderly folks invited Jesus into their heart.
• August 17... Serenity House, Deland: a team of 3 ministered to 17 men in recovery – 5 men came forward and received Christ.
• August 22... Street Evangelism, Deland: a team of 3 hit the streets and shared the gospel – 9 individuals prayed and committed their lives to following Jesus.
• August 24... Work Release Center, Daytona Beach: a team of 2 shared the gospel and prayed with 4 inmates (one of whom has since been released into society).

10 Outreaches in 4 cities resulting in 42 people receiving Jesus as Savior!

Upcoming Outreaches in September:

• Sept. 5... Tomoka Correctional Main Unit, Daytona Beach
• Sept. 7... Serenity House, DeLand
• Sept. 9-12... Great Awakening Tour, Washington D.C.
• Sept. 12... Carpenter’s Children’s Home, Leesburg
• Sept. 14... Work Release Center, Daytona Beach
• Sept. 18... “Worship, Fire & Freedom” meeting at Chapel of Divine Mercy
• Sept. 19... Lighthouse Church Men’s Meeting – Pastor Jim is speaking
• Sept. 21... Alliance Retirement Home, Deland
• Sept. 21... Serenity House, DeLand
• Sept. 28... Work Release Center, Daytona Beach

Here’s a snapshot of our outreach endeavors over the past few weeks:

• Sept. 5 – Tomoka Prison, Daytona Beach – 70 prisoners present; 1 salvation & 10 men came forward and rededicated their lives to the Lord Jesus
• Sept. 7 – Serenity House Rehab Ctr. – 15 men present; 4 gave their hearts to Jesus!
• Sept. 9 thru 12 – Great Awakening Tour – Washington, D.C. – Pastors Jim & Jean were two of 599 street evangelists. They prayed with 136 people on the streets of D.C. to receive Jesus. Overall, the team led 28,511 to Christ!
• Sept. 12 – Sea Farer’s Ministry – Cape Canaveral – 3 foreigners were born again!
• Sept. 14 – Daytona Work Release Center – 23 prisoners present; 9 were saved – 10 rededicated their lives to follow Jesus. Several men were soon to be released!
• Sept. 18 – “Worship, Fire & Freedom”  – DeLand – 40+ saints blessed & refreshed.  Several men and women received prophetic words and Holy Spirit ministry!
• Sept. 19 – Lighthouse Men’s Encounter – DeLand – Pastor Jim preached and prayed for 40+ men. Sins were confessed and bondages were broken. Many were set free!
• Sept. 21 – Alliance Retirement Home – DeLand – 40+ seniors present – 4 salvations!
• Sept. 21 – Serenity House Rehab Ctr. – DeLand – 9 men present – 2 men were saved!
• Sept. 23 – St. Barnabas School – DeLand – the school asked Connie to come in and do a Bible study with two classes. 39 precious kids invited Jesus into their hearts !
• Sept. 26 – Street Evangelism – DeLand – 11 people prayed to receive Jesus as Savior !
• Sept. 28 – Daytona Work Release Center – 11 prisoners present – 2 men received Christ one of the prisoners will be  released from prison this Friday!

12 Outreaches resulting in 211 salvations and 20 lives rededicated to following Christ!
 

Here’s a snapshot of our outreach endeavors over the past few weeks:

• June 1 ... The Serenity House: a team of 3 from Higher Ground ministered to 6 men in in-house recovery. During the last 10 minutes of the meeting 35 men came in, just as the invitation to receive Christ was being given. 8 men raised their hands and prayed to invite Jesus into their hearts ... 7 of the 8 were in the group that just walked into the meeting!
• June 6 ... Tomoka Correctional, Daytona ... 4 Higher Grounders ministered to more than 40 prisoners with worship, testimonies and a gospel message ....               3 inmates came forward and invited Christ into their hearts!
• June 6 ... Sea Farer’s Ministry, Cape Canaveral ... 3 men received the Lord!
• June 8 ... Putnam Correctional, East Palatka ... a team of 9 from Higher Ground spearheaded a revival meeting with 81 prisoners in attendance. We experience an incredible time of worship, the drama team did a gospel mime, there were heartfelt testimonies and a gospel message. The Holy Spirit moved in a powerful way and 14 prisoners came forward and gave their hearts to the Lord! “Glory!”
• June 8 ... Daytona Work Release Center ...  While Putnam’s outreach was going on, Kevin Steinmann ministered to 4 prisoners at the WRC. All received prayer.
• June 13 ... Street Evangelism, Deland & DeLeon Springs ... 17 Christians from 4 different churches hit the streets with a gospel script. 114 people prayed and invited Jesus into their hearts. God used each person to lead many to the Lord!
• June 13 ... Zachary Smith in Concert @ Higher Ground ... 50+ people were touched and refreshed by the Lord during this awesome night of praise & worship. Many came forward and received special ministry and prayers.
• June 14 ... Zachary Smith in Concert @ Higher Ground ... yet another evening of anointed praise and ministry in the Holy Spirit.
• June 15 ... Alliance Retirement Home ... a team of 15 (including the ‘Precious Hearts’ kid’s dance team) ministered to more than 40 senior citizens with the love of Jesus. The good news of the cross was proclaimed ... 11 seniors prayed to invite Jesus into their heart!
• June 15 ... The Serenity House ... a team of 6 ministered to 16 men in recovery with praise & worship, testimonies and a gospel message. 3 men received Jesus!
• June 22 ... Daytona Work Release Center ... 3 Higher Grounders led 8 prisoners in a time of praise & worship, the gospel was shared and 1 inmate was born again!
• June 30 ... Death Row, Raiford ... 8 men prayed to receive the Lord at Union Correctional  – also prayed with 2 men on Death Row

11 Outreaches in 4 cities with a harvest of 168 souls!  All glory to God!!  Three teenage girls received the Lord at The Sweet Spot ice cream shop!