Journal
April, 2008
Hello all my dear friends and prayer partners!
I know it’s been a very long time since my last update…and I will TRY to keep this from turning into a novel :) but alas I have so much to say…
Don’t you just love a good story? We are all living in one. Co-writing one with God. (Tolkien referred to being “co-creators” with God. I love that!) In early December, I felt impressed by the Lord to stay close to home for a few months, to seek His face and focus on songwriting and ministering at my home church, as I hope to be able to begin work on a new recording project later this year. During this time, Chris and I have been praying and seeking God’s heart for the next chapter of our lives, and have found our hearts stirred again to see night and day prayer and worship become a reality in Utah. There are several historical examples of how 24/7 prayer ignited revival and transformation in communities. (Check out this fascinating video clip I found on Godtube, documenting the current worldwide prayer movement. http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=e0a81ff11312f4d0630c Or if you can’t access the video but want to know more please email me.) As you know, this has been on our hearts for a few years, but we haven’t felt led to take any specific action until now…and the funny thing is, we really aren’t sure what steps to take beyond the first one of sharing the vision and praying. We ARE sure that this is something God will build, not us, not just one congregation…and it will be a community effort, with many people involved. Over the past few years, the Lord has crossed our paths with so many along the Wasatch Front who envision night and day worship/prayer, it has become obvious that He is putting all the pieces together.
For a Christmas gift, Chris gave me a trip to the International House of Prayer in Kansas City, which I took over the week of Easter. It would take too much space to share everything, but the entire time I was there I held you all in my heart, praying for a time when you will also be able to experience it. Night and day prayer ministers to Jesus, but also creates a place that is a ministry to His people. The Word is constantly being sung, just as in the Tabernacle of David, when the singers and musicians ministered to the Lord day and night. So imagine having the Word wash over you in waves, and somehow ;) it’s exactly what you need to hear at that moment, shooting straight into your heart like an arrow, yet soothing and reviving you. Being in that place was like throwing more wood on a fire…we need this here, not a replica of Kansas City, but in an expression unique to Utah!
One organization we have been supporting is the Burn 24/7. Tommy and Krissi Green of SLC are the directors for the Utah Burn 24/7, and began organizing these times of worship monthly since January…12 teams or individuals worshiping Jesus for 2 hour blocks of time, with music, art, dance, prayer, etc. I’ve had the awesome opportunity to participate and it’s the closest thing I can compare to my experience in Kansas City. The next Burn will be held at God’s Place, 3717 Grant Ave. in Ogden, from 7pm Friday, April 25 to 7pm Saturday, April 26. This is not just for musicians. All are welcome! Website: www.theburn247.com Contact: krissig@theburn247.com
One step we are taking toward seeing a 24 hour House of Prayer in Ogden is to begin forming relationships with pastors and intercessors/worshipers from various denominations, and pray together for the Body of Christ and our community, learning from each other and seeking the Father’s will. So, if you are in the Ogden area, and would like to be a part of contending for God’s presence in our community, please contact me! Chris and I would love to explore with you how we can partner together in what the Holy Spirit wants to do among His Church, resulting in the transformation of our community.
We are also offering a “Harp and Bowl” Worship and Intercession workshop on May 29-30 at Ogden Christian Fellowship. While it’s not the only way to pray, it’s an enjoyable model and we’d like to share it with anyone who would like to learn…it’s not limited to singers or those with musical gifts…it will enrich anyone’s devotional life, as it combines worship, prayer and the Word. Katie Becker and Connie Scott will be team teaching with me. RSVP is required so we will know how many to plan for lunch and training manual. $10 suggested donation to cover the costs of printing and lunch.
Such a long letter…but coming to a close., We would appreciate your prayers at this time! We feel this is the time to keep pressing in to His presence more closely than ever. As most of you know, we have a son who is in prison…he will be released in August and needs a lot of prayer. God is so faithful and has given His peace (Philippians 4:4-7) concerning Tim, but some days it’s more challenging to walk in that peace than others. The enemy doesn’t give up easily in attempting to discourage us, but if God is for us, what is there to fear? We have a living hope in Jesus. He will complete the good work He began…in Tim, in us, in you!! In His plans for raising up day and night worship and prayer in Utah. He is the Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End. It’s those middle pages, that in between time that makes up the days and weeks of our lives, when we need to continue to seek His face and rest in Him…we trust that God knows what He is doing, He just doesn’t tell us everything at once. Maybe that’s a good thing so we humans won’t mess up His plans too much or get too freaked out with too much information. Because when He does it…it’s good. Very good. And we know the end of the Story is VERY GOOD!!! In the meantime, we’re writing, writing, writing…
Bless you,
Wendy
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September, 2007
Hello everyone,
I hope this finds you all well and enjoying the cool fall weather…the colors are in full swing here in Utah!!! I wish you could all see it.
I had the privilege of leading worship with Connie Scott as well as teaching a session last weekend, at the “Life in the Desert” conference in Kanab, Utah. It was a great time of teaching and ministry, and I met some new and very dear friends . (Hi all!) God is so good! I want to share something with you that happened Saturday morning. While we were worshiping, a lady began running around the room, carrying a little boy (about 3 years old???) and praising God. She was telling others and they were rejoicing with her. We didn’t know what had happened until the next session, when she shared with everyone that God had healed her during worship. She hadn’t been able to run or pick up her grandson for a few years because of chronic pain she had suffered from for almost 30 years (can you imagine!). As she described the feeling of warmth and love that had come over her during the time of worship, and how the pain just disappeared, I was in awe that the Father in His sovereign mercy reached down and healed her on the spot!
What really blows me away is that He did it without anyone praying for her, He just touched her and therefore He gets ALL the glory. And it happened during worship, as we gave the Holy Spirit room to move. We spent about an hour in His presence just enjoying who He is and singing to Him from our hearts. I believe this is the kind of thing God wants to do in and among us. And He is waiting for us to open ourselves up, like this dear lady did, in worshiping Him with total abandon. Are you ready? Am I ready? Are we as a Body ready for what God desires to do when we worship Him? When we seek Him for who He is and not what we think He should do for us, we are free to receive the blessings HE CHOOSES to pour out. Jesus revealed the fullness of God when He walked on the earth, and He hasn’t changed. God’s power is released when His people worship Him…His presence comes and manifests to each one in exactly the way we need Him to, because when He comes into our midst, He brings with Him the fullness of WHO HE IS…Savior, Deliverer, Provider, Healer, Comforter, etc. etc…and miracles happen!
So what is your need right now? God wants to reveal Himself increasingly in our lives, so be open to the work He wants to accomplish in you, not necessarily what you think you need. It’s all about God’s glory. If you will worship Him in Spirit and Truth, wanting only to give Him all the glory, you will have an encounter with the living God that will result in transformation.
“For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.” 2 Chronicles 16:9
Upcoming events:
Nothing worthwhile in the Kingdom is accomplished without prayer. Please pray for these events as the Holy Spirit leads you.
Saturday, September 29 @ 7:30pm, Concert at the Solid Rock Café, 2208 Washington Blvd. Come on out if you can, worship with me, and enjoy some fellowship and good coffee.
Friday & Saturday, October 5 & 6: “Extravagant Worship” Retreat (South Dakota Assemblies of God Statewide Ladies’ Retreat). Connie Scott and I will be teaching all sessions as well as leading the worship.
Friday, October 19 @ 7:30pm: our 2nd Songwriter’s “in the round” Concert, at the 2nd Street Garage, Ogden Christian Fellowship, 789 2nd Street in Ogden. The first one was a great blessing to all who attended. This concert will feature: Bethany Ilsley, Kitten Lagoon, Jeff Lowe and Keri Coombs…all very talented singer/songwriters.
Saturday, October 20 @ 11am: “Coffee Talk” at Calvary Chapel in SLC. I’ll be leading an extended time of worship.
Saturday, October 27 @ 7:30pm, I will be supporting Connie Scott as she ministers in concert at the Solid Rock Café.
Once a month I am still going to the Weber County Correctional Facility. This month’s date is still tentative, either the 7th or 14th.
Thanks for all your prayers and encouragement…it keeps me going! I look forward to seeing you soon. I love you all and pray for increasing revelation of His love for you as you seek Him with all your heart.
In His Love,
Wendy
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November 11, 2006
Dear Friends,
It is with great excitement I am writing to let you know that my new CD, "Song
of the Bride" is finally completed! I sent the final mix off to be replicated
last week, and should receive my shipment by December 1st if all goes
smoothly. I had originally planned to have the CDs in hand by now, but as we
all know, God's timing is always perfect.
Many thanks to the Lord, to all the amazing musicians who helped me with this
project, and to you for your prayers. As I listened to the final mix, I was
overwhelmed with wonder at God's goodness! To Him be all the glory!!! I'm
looking forward to sharing it with you all, and I hope you hear Him speaking to
your heart as you listen.
These songs were written out of my deepest prayers, prayers of longing, seeking
and sometimes even finding :) the one desire of my heart Although limited
by mere words, they are my offering to our beautiful Bridegroom God, and to His
Bride, the Church. I guess you could say they are snapshots taken during my
ongoing journey into Love Himself, and are meant to encourage you as you
continue on yours. At times it has seemed as if I was feeling my way along the
path to His heart. At other times, I have felt lifted by His strong arms, right
into His very being.
No matter where you are in your own journey, my prayer is that the songs on this
project will bless you and that as you listen, you will be strengthened and
filled with hope, as you realize there is One greater than any power on earth
who loves you with an everlasting love. I pray you will reach for Him in that
place where deep calls to deep, a place too
deep for words, a place of encounter with the Living Word. A place to be still
and know He is God.
Well, as you can see, I am way excited about sharing this with you!! :)
I have attached an invitation to my CD release concert, on Friday, December 8,
at 7:30 p.m. It will be at the 2nd Street Garage, 789 2nd Street in Ogden. I
am looking forward to an evening of worshiping with you. I hope to see you
there!
I am also booking for next year, so please keep me in your prayers for God's
guidance and anointing. Also, if you know of a church or retreat, etc. that
would benefit from my music ministry, please let me know or pass along my info
to them.
As always, may the Lord bless you and keep you.
In His Love,
Wendy
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April, 2006
It has been 5 months since my last letter, so I thought it was about time to fill you all in on the latest.
In January and February, I had a blessed opportunity to lead several worship and Harp and Bowl prayer sessions with my dear friends, Katie Kuhn www.troubadoursdream.com and Connie Scott www.voiceofhopeministries.com for a House of Prayer that is starting in Draper, Utah www.lc-ihop.org . Several churches in the Salt Lake Valley were represented at the meetings, and it was encouraging to see and be a part of the unity in the Body of Christ that is happening in Utah! Please pray for this fledgling ministry and for others, such as the House of Prayer at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Sandy, and for all those involved in laboring for 24/7 prayer in Utah. These are exciting times!
Connie and I also led a worship and prayer gathering at the Lighthouse Community Church in Tooele in March, and were extremely touched by the genuineness and depth of worship in the hearts of the people of Tooele.
Other than these prayer meetings and teaching an adult Bible study on worship, my calendar has been fairly quiet, giving me plenty of time and opportunity to focus on song writing. My next recording project will hopefully be recorded this summer. Please pray for me in this project, as I can’t (and wouldn’t want to!) do this on my own. It needs to be a work of the Spirit.
I am also getting ready to go on a 3 week ministry tour with Connie Scott to Texas and Missouri. The dates are listed on the schedule page of my website, www.wendyjepsen.com if you would like to know where and when we will be ministering. If you live in any of these areas, please come by and say hello!
For those who live in the Salt Lake/Ogden area, I will be giving a concert with Connie on Saturday, April 29 @ 7:00pm, at the Solid Rock Café in Ogden, (2208 Washington). I will be sharing many new songs, Connie will be sharing songs from her newly released CD, “Seasons Change”, and we will have a time of corporate worship...also we would love to pray with you for any needs you have. Hope to see you there!
I am continually amazed at how Jesus is always reaching out to me, in every moment and every circumstance. His love is unfathomable, and is full of grace and mercy. As I go out to minister in these next few months, please pray that I may represent Him well, as this is my prayer for every person I come in contact with, and for you as well:
“For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height — to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.” (Ephesians 3:14-21)
God bless you all.
In His Love,
Wendy
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November, 2005
Merry Christmas! I hope you all had a blessed
Thanksgiving, with lots of opportunities to express love and gratitude to your
loved ones. I want you all to know I am so very thankful for your prayers and
encouragement. This is possibly the longest journal entry I've made so far, so
if you don't have time to read it in its entirety, please just skip to the end
for my Christmas greeting...I guess I just have a lot to share and even with the
length, words just aren't enough...oh well, here goes.
A few months ago, I came across a verse that has become so precious to me. In
Genesis 15:1, God is speaking to Abram, and tells him, ".Do not be afraid,
Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward." As I have meditated
on this verse, I have felt overwhelmed that the God of the universe would give
Himself to me...what a priceless gift, to actually have the privilege of knowing
God.
As I write this, I am so grateful for the season the Lord has me in right now.
He has shown me over and over again this past year that my primary calling is to
sit at His feet, gazing at His beauty, and then go out and declare it to
others. And that the reward for doing this is to know Him more. Right now, I
am in a season where, by God's grace, both opportunity and the longing of my
heart to seek Him are at the greatest level I have ever experienced in my life!
What really blows me away is that it has nothing to do with my ability or
anything I've done to deserve a season like this...it is pure grace. He is the
One who draws us by desire...we really have nothing of our own to give Him. We
love because He first loved us. We seek Him because He is seeking us. All so
He can give Himself to us again and again. And because I know from experience
how life can change drastically in only a moment, I have been feeling an urgency
to dive into everything God has for me at this time. He really is my reward!
There are treasures to be discovered in His Word and in His presence through
worship, and He is so ready to reveal the secrets of His heart to us when we
come to Him in an attitude of listening and receiving. By gazing on His beauty,
I discover more about Him that causes me to fall at His feet and worship Him.
A few weeks ago, I attended the Passion for Jesus Conference at the
International House of Prayer (IHOP) in Kansas City. We went a few days early,
so we had the opportunity to sit in the prayer room for several hours each day
and experience the incredibly spiritually charged atmosphere. IHOP was started
in 1999, as a prayer meeting that has gone continually, 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week, and will continue by God's grace until Jesus returns in His glory. The
prayer model they have found to be the most helpful in sustaining 24/7 prayer is
called "Harp and Bowl", combining meditation on the Word, music, worship, and
intercessory prayer. As you can imagine, we spent every possible moment in the
prayer room. Being "washed in the water of the Word" took on a deeper meaning
for me, as we allowed wave after wave to soak into our hearts. Over and over
again throughout the week, I kept hearing the phrase repeated in various
contexts, that God is our reward. I realized He truly was trying to get this
through my thick head and into my heart.
It was such a blessing to be able to go, especially because in recent months,
the Lord has put me in touch with others who have a vision and a passion to
begin a house of prayer right here in Utah, and I am so excited to see what He
is going to do. As for my part in it, I really don't know what that looks like
yet, I am just praying for His guidance and wisdom. The most exciting thing is
that this is only a small part of a global prayer movement that is becoming more
and more evident. Everywhere I have traveled this year, I have met people who
have shared with me a stirring in their hearts toward a deeper prayer life.
Houses of prayer are springing up all over the world, and Jesus is calling His
bride to new levels of intimacy with Him. Within my own circle of friends, it
seems that whenever we get together, someone will break out a guitar and we end
up worshipping and praying together...are you feeling it too? I'd love to hear
your stories.
Mary of Bethany knew the importance of sitting at Jesus' feet. She was not
distracted by ".many things. But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that
good part, which will not be taken away from her." (Luke 10:41b-42) I love that
Mary was not concerned with what others thought of her.only what Jesus' thoughts
were. As she gazed at His beauty and enjoyed the intimacy of friendship with
Him, she was later moved to an act of such extravagant devotion that others
misunderstood and criticized her. In John 12, Mary poured out her entire life's
inheritance, by anointing Jesus with fragrant oil that was probably worth
between $20,000 and $40,000 by today's standards. What a waste, they said. But
Jesus didn't consider it a waste, He even commended her for her selfless
devotion to Him. I want to love Him that much! And I have so far to go.
Whenever I am distracted from the "one thing I have desired...to behold the
beauty of the Lord." (Psalm 27:4), He reminds me that knowing Him is the
ultimate goal of my life. What if I truly believed with everything within me
that God Himself is my reward? And that the answer to my prayer is not the
goal? It would radically change the way I live. Let's face it, our human
nature often believes that prayer is merely a means to an end. And God does
answer prayers. However, I believe our Father wants so much more for us. We
are driven into His presence to bring our petitions before Him, but in reality
it is His desire for us that is drawing us to Himself. He wants to spend time
with us because we are His beloved. And He wants us to know and experience that
He is not the means to an end...He is the end. Oswald Chambers says,
"Prayer does not equip us for greater works-prayer is the greater
work." My prayer for the body of Christ is that we would all receive "a spirit
of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, the eyes of your understanding
being enlightened, that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are
the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the
exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe." Ephesians 1:17-20
As for my ministry, I am scheduling for 2006, so if you know of any churches,
women's retreats or other venues that would be interested in scheduling me for
music ministry, please let me know! The Lord has also been opening doors for me
to do some teaching on worship and the "Harp and Bowl" prayer model. This is a
stretch for me, and a little out of my comfort zone, but I am confident He is
leading me this way. I am looking forward to sharing with others how our
beautiful God desires our fellowship more than we know.our worship is so much
more important and accomplishes so much more than we can imagine. So I would
really appreciate your prayers, that I will be sensitive to His voice and be
faithful to what He is calling me to. At the same time, I am writing songs for
my next CD, "Songs for the Bride", that I hope to begin working on in 2006. So
please pray for increased inspiration and creativity, as I really want my next
project to be an instrument God can use to reveal His indescribable beauty and
majesty. How does one adequately express in words and music, the unfathomable
depths of His love for us? Without the anointing of the Holy Spirit on the
songs and every step of recording and production, it will mean nothing, so thank
you for your prayers!!!
For those of you living in the Ogden area, I will be at the Solid Rock Café this
Saturday, December 3, at 7:30pm, opening for a new band, "Acoustic Revival".a
very talented bunch of guys. If you don't already have plans please stop by and
say hello.
I also want to let you know about a couple of very talented artists with
upcoming CD releases: Connie Scott's "Seasons Change", and Katie Kuhn's "Troubador's
Dream". For more information on exact release dates, contact Connie at
www.voiceofhopeministries.com,
and Katie at katiekuhn2001@yahoo.com
As we enter this Christmas season, my prayer for you all is that no matter what
you are going through, you would experience the joy of knowing that Jesus
Himself is Immanuel, God-with-us, our ever present, ever seeking, ever loving
"shield and exceedingly great reward". I'd love to hear from you all, so drop
me a note when you get a chance.
In His Love,
Wendy
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August, 2005
I recently read, “Beauty is the essence of God” (Captivating by John and Stasi Eldredge). That statement really spoke to me, as one of my favorite scripture passages is Psalm 27, which describes David’s desire to “…gaze upon the beauty of the Lord…”(vs.5)
This summer has been for me a time of intense wonder at the beauty of the Lord. In June, I did some concerts in churches and prisons in Eagle River, Alaska, and what an amazing trip that turned out to be! There is nothing more fulfilling than to know one has been used by God in specific and unique ways, in the lives of people, to minister to their deepest needs. I was so impressed by the humility and hunger for God I saw in the residents of the men’s and women’s prisons. Picture a room of 70 to 80 men, all inmates…we had no guard or chaplain present, only a two way radio in case of emergency! Yet, from the first note played, they were on their feet, hands high in the air, worshiping God with all their might. It was a sight I have only rarely seen in churches. I was so blessed by their total abandonment to God…and no wonder…they know they have nothing to lose and everything to gain by giving all to Him. My experience at the women’s prison was equally amazing…I knew the Holy Spirit had something big planned, because my heart broke during our prayer time before the concert. I could hear the sounds of weeping all during the concert, and noticed women on their faces sobbing and worshiping…afterwards at both facilities there were many who requested prayer. And some gave their lives to Christ…because He is the One who sees the beauty in each of us, even at our very worst...and when all we have to offer is a broken life, He gives us His beauty in exchange for our ashes.
Alaska is a place of wild,
untamed beauty. Everywhere we went, I couldn’t help thinking that this is
what the earth was like before sinful man touched it. A masterpiece. “The
heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament shows
His handiwork” (Psalm 19:1) Everywhere we went, we were surrounded by
jagged, towering mountain peaks, covered in majestic pines, countless
wildflowers in exotic colors and shapes. I fell in love with Alaska…and
more in love with Jesus. He is the great Artist who thought up all this
beauty…and we know He is beautiful partly because of what we can see…we can’t
see Him, but to see the Artist’s created work is to see reflected in it the
heart of the Artist. Beauty is born of a greater Beauty, a Beauty so
majestic and breathtaking that when John saw Him, he “…fell at His feet…”
(Revelation 1:17)
Since returning from Alaska, I have spent a lot of time reflecting and spending time in the Word, and writing new songs. I hope to record my next project some time in 2006, entitled, “Songs for the Bride”. So I would appreciate your prayers as I continue to write and prepare. The Lord has been speaking many things to my heart about going deeper into His love. Gazing on His beauty. Listening for His heart. Allowing Him to love me. Reaching for more of Him and finding He is nearer than I thought, and so much bigger than I can comprehend.
When is the last time you took the time to enjoy a spectacular sunset painted just for you? Last week, while driving home from ministering in Montana, a friend and I witnessed the most breathtaking sunset either of us had ever seen. As we pulled over to watch the Master Artist at work, the ever changing colors and shapes flowing from His brush, dozens of cars sped by, and I wondered how it could be possible that anyone with eyes in their head could ignore the glory surrounding them. Then I had to ask myself how many times have I passed up the chance to behold the beauty around me? Not just in nature, but in people? Because I was in too much of a hurry. No wonder we are encouraged to be still and know that He is God….
So here’s a challenge (for myself as well!)…to really see the beauty around us, in nature, in the people in our lives (especially the broken ones, because He is there too and maybe even more so!), and in His presence as we reach for Him in worship. Let it soak in…He is Beauty, and all He has created is beautiful and calls us to look to the Artist Himself. As we open our eyes to see the beauty He has created, maybe we will catch a glimpse of Him. As we quiet our souls, we may hear His voice whispering love songs to us. As we continue to gaze, we will feel the very beat of His heart…in us, His body that dwells here on earth… to proclaim liberty to the captives.
Thank you for your continued prayer support. I hope to see you soon…please check the schedule for upcoming concerts, and check out the next available sunrise for a live Artist demonstration. God bless you all!
In His Love,
Wendy
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May, 2005
Just want to update you on what's been happening...I
just returned home from a 2 week concert tour with Connie Scott, through Texas
and Colorado, and I am amazed at how God is able to provide for His children in
unexpected ways and through unexpected people. For example, we wanted to be
good stewards of God's resources, so we shopped around and reserved the cheapest
car we could find, but when we picked it up, the only vehicle available was a
minivan...so our rental was upgraded at no extra charge! It made a huge
difference, considering we drove over 4000 miles round trip! Over and over, in
various ways, the Lord illustrated for us how much greater His thoughts and ways
are than our own, and our expectations were overshadowed by His abundant
provision...every single need was provided for, even things we didn't know we
needed at the time, but God did. He is so individual with each of us. He knows
us intimately. The psalmist describes it beautifully in Psalm 139...O Lord, You
have searched me and known me...such knowledge is too wonderful for me...how
precious also are Your thoughts to me, o God...
It was so exciting to be a part of His work...in Amarillo, we had the
opportunity to minister at Faith City Mission. What a wonderful refuge for
the homeless in the heart of the city! The staff was so supportive and it
was evident they really care for the people they minister to. Thank you
Chaplain Charlie Roe for the opportunity!
In Ralls, Texas, we gave a concert for a youth ministry, "UTURN" at Liberty Rock Church, which ministers to youth (many are street kids) from the Ralls and Lubbock area. We went into the experience not really knowing what to expect, and feeling very inadequate and not "cool" enough for these kids. Then the Holy Spirit overwhelmed us with His ministry that night! "Man looks at outward appearances, but God looks upon the heart" became the theme of the evening, not only for the kids, but for us as well! At the end of the concert, several kids came up for prayer for healing, rededication to Christ, and responses to His call into the ministry. Please pray for this ministry, headed up by Pastor Spence Appleton, a man with a huge passion for God and for youth ministry!
I was so touched by the heart of worship we found at Vineyard Fellowship of Spring. We sang a few songs on Mother's Day, then did a full concert the next Friday night. That congregation really knows how to worship, in a spirit of unity and love and true devotion to Jesus. The Holy Spirit was almost tangible that night, a result of much prayer covering over the concert. Thank you Pastor George and Charlcie!
Our last stop was in Brush, Colorado, where we gave a concert at First United Methodist Church...the Holy Spirit made His Presence known to us that night as well...thank you Pastor Anderson for inviting us and for making us feel so welcome!
All along the way, the Lord provided opportunities to encourage, pray for, and share His love with others...and He showered us with His favor. It is an indescribable feeling, to know you are in the very center of His will. And wow! I was blown away by Texas hospitality! Thanks to Kirk and Rebecca of Three Falls Cove, and also to Ed and Debbie Cosgrove of Dawkins House...you made us feel like family. And to all we met along the way, thank you for your kindness and generosity. You know who you are, and so does the Lord! His reward will find you, no doubt!
Please check the "photos" page for more about the
tour!
Especially, thank you to all who prayed for us!!! Know that you were a part of
making a difference in the Kingdom! As exciting as the trip was, however, it is
great to be home. I'll be around for a month, then in June I am headed to
Alaska to do a few concerts. The Lord has really opened up some awesome
opportunities there, including some prison ministry, so I would really
appreciate your prayers...
I look forward to sharing with you again, until then thank you for your
continued prayer support!
In His Love,
Wendy