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Hello from London
Written by Peter Youngren on March 16, 2009March 16, 2009
After three wonderful services at the Celebration Church yesterday, I left for Africa at midnight. Now I have a seven hour layover in London, and, I must admit, I don’t think I will ever get fully adjusted to air-travel, security checks, lineups and your biological time-clock being turned upside down. I’ve found a quiet spot in a corner of Heathrow airport to try to sleep sitting in a chair: it’s not working very well. You can see the effect of the financial situation—-a lot less travelers than normal.
What keeps me going is our purpose. At last check (late last week) 7000 pastors were pre-registered for the Gospel Revolution seminar in Nairobi. Well, our goal is nothing short of turning a whole country away from performance, merit-based religion to the Gospel of the Grace of God, the only message that can produce righteousness and true holiness. These will be intense days. Thanks for your prayers.
While here in London, I picked up a newspaper with reports of increased political tension in Pakistan: our next Gospel Festival destination. It seems we get to preach in the “hot spots”. The Gospel is the hope of the world, and from all my previous campaigns in Pakistan, I think the majority of Muslims there are wide open to the Good News of Jesus. We got terrific co-workers in Pakistan; they really give of themselves.
I have been thinking how the real answer to a troubled world lies in the knowledge of Jesus. Our mission is to turn on the light and increase the light of the knowledge of Jesus. That principle holds true no matter where you are. Sadly, the Church seems to be swimming in an ocean of strange ideas, legalistic influences and lots-–lots—of human wisdom ideas, while so little attention is given to the power of the cross of Christ. The Bible is pretty clear that one thing that will make the cross of Jesus of no effect is to preach it with words of human wisdom. What’s the situation where you live? What do you think is the focus of the Church?
Well, my flight leaves soon. I get in to Nairobi at 6:30 am tomorrow, then it’s off to our hotel, and at 10 am I will hold a press-conference for Kenya’s media. I want Jesus to shine brightly.
-Peter
ISABELLE H MCCAFFREY
~ Canada winnipeg mb
Hi Peter, i know its trying times. but the lord is always helping me as he does with you. God bless you and your work of our precious Jesus. thank you
Marvin R. Pratt
~ Northglenn, CO
You are an awesome man of God!!
I just applied for my passport after living 64 years.
We will pray for you in Nairobi.
Bill B.
~ Chilliwack, BC
We have followed your ministry since the 80’s and have seen such powerful moves of God through your ministry.
May God Bless your ministry in Africa and protect you by his mighty angels.
Gloria and Warren Noble
~ Whitby, Ontario
Dear Pastor Peter: We are so blessed to have you as our Pastor. You are in our thoughts and our prayers. I pray many will be touched by the power of the Holy Spirit and lives will be transformed. Much love in Christ, Warren and Gloria.
Daniel G. njoroge.
~ Eldoret
Dearest Peter,
I thank God for what He is fulfilling with you!
Welcome Kenya and keep on shining in Jesus name!
Daniel njoroge
SUMBUL BASHIR
~ Pakistan, karachi.
Brother Peter how Blessed it is to let the will of The LORD be done here on Earth which is His footstool yet He wants to make it like a Paradise for all those He made in His own Image. He wants to make this land where we live free of sin and which is why He gave HIs only begotten Son to redeem the whole world. Tonight i shall have my church to pray for you and your ministry. The Lord will definitely deepen HIs annointing and Grace where ever you go because it is HIs fight and not ours (we are only the tools but the Power is His).
GOD Bless you Brother!
Bob OBrien
~ Shediac, New Brunswick
Hi Peter
I pray that God will Strengthen you, encourage you,
make you fruitful and see a great Harvest for the kingdom of God
I pray that islam will bow it’s knee to the Kingdom of Heaven and treat you as an ambassador as you are in Jesus name .
i pray that you will have favor with the masses of precious people
Be Blessed
Donald MacLean
~ Canada
Keeping you in Prayer—God is doing such a great work through you and your team
Dorothea LeBlanc
~ Halifax, Nova Scotia
I so appreciate everything you are doing for the Kingdom of God, for people in the world and for Jesus. I found out how difficult traveling was this year, so I feel for you as you go from airport to airport - it’s NOT an easy thing, that’s for sure!! I don’t take you for granted any more. May your work prosper at every turn, may people help you wherever you go, may you experience peace daily, and extra joy, and supernatural strength, and continued motivation; I wish I could stuff those all inside you, but I know through my prayers, that Jesus will. I also pray for your protection and your family. Much love in Jesus!
Stephen Behera
~ Bhubaneswar, Orissa, INDIA.
Peter,
God is with us- in sky, sea or on earth. His presence is our victory. Cheers.
Stephen.
India
Jane Jacobson
~ Winnipeg
I pray God refresh you and your staff.Travelling can weary one.
We thank God for you and trust that He will take care of all things;especially your lives and families, and that the finances will pour in regardless of the economy.
Alex & Jeanine Bontongo
~ Scarborough
Hi Peter,
“He is the hope of Glory”... We are expecting 1 million by faith this time (Nairobi). Jesus Loves you
sandra rothwell
~ st. catharines, ont.
The word of God will carry you through every situation and every obstacle that will arise, because there is no problem so big that he cannot solve it, no mountain too tall he cannot move it, no storm so dark that he cannot calm it, and no sorrow so deep he cannot soothe it . If jesus carried the weight of the world upon his shoulder, I know my brother that he will carry you.be blessed in africa and know that I will be praying for you.
Ann
~ Amherst, NS
I am praying for your outreach. It is so exciting to know that someone in this day and age is willing to put their life on the line for God. I have no income right now, but when the situation changes, I believe that your ministry is where God is leading me to invest in his work. Even a little will help. God keep you safe in His arms.
Arne Josefsen
~ Norway
Well, I think that the focus of Jesus is coming at last,and people and their god ideas is coming first. I hope that will turn around,and people start to pray and seek the almihgti God. God bless you
Sandor
~ Canada
1 Peter 4:12-17 I was praying about a way I could be an encourage to a brother in the Lord who is willing to lay down his prestige and honor for the Glory of Christ , for the glory that God receives when the eyes of a man or women are open to the revelation that God brings by His Spirit of Grace!
All that I could muster is that the sufferings that we face as the body of Messiah are really God’s opportunities to reveal Himself in a large way through our lives. The magnification of Jesus is really the glorification of God the Father and the Father is greatly glorified by His Spirit in us when we just simply go through it!
Praise God this present suffering this present lack this present waiting on airplanes to arrive is really a blessed opportunity for God’s glory to rest heavenly upon our lives as He is so strongly revealing through our beloved brother and friend n Christ,
Pastor Peter, I guess we really understand the reality of true fellowship when we suffer a little of the cause of Christ what a honor.
Thank you Father for your love and grace being revealed in great depth through the ministry of Peter Youngren.
The glorification of your Great grace, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ in our lives, May we be counted worthy to escape what is coming upon the Earth and to stand before the Son of man.
Shalom.
Sandor.
Ruby
~ Pattstown, PA
God Bless You and your work for Jesus Christ. My Prayers be with you always. Jesus did say, Go and preach to all nations and to the uttermost to the end of the world.
Grant Gladish
~ Vancouver, BC
Peter,
Wow. I appreciated your straight attitude in this blog report.
Well said…
You do so much more than we hope or it seems.
You make all things possible, and make us Your means.
God . . . You’re so Good to me
And Your grace . . . flows so rich and free!
You always give more than enough in ev’rything,
Plenty for all Your work, honors Christ, our King.
God . . . You’re the Love we need
And Your grace . . . lifts us off our knees!
Your power works in Your Church through righteousness,
For You’ve given all things – for life and godliness.
God . . . You’re the Fire in us
And Your grace . . . has made us pure and just!
You enrich me in all – to give out what’s been poured,
Praise and thanks spills out, back to You Lord.
God . . . You’re my Joy – full and free
And Your grace . . . overflows out of me.
Glory to God in [this] Church
By [our] Christ – [The] Lord – [our] Jesus,
To every generation
Forever and ever. Amen.
It’s *by* Christ, and *through* Christ
And *for* His glory and virtue
To be revealed, in us – His heirs
So He’d confirm our good news.
His righteousness endures forever…
A - men.
Alex & Jeanine Bontongo
~ Scarborough
We are believing God 1 million in Kenya 2009
Pat Schunda
~ Lloydminster Canada
Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come.
God be with You Peter and everyone with you. Peace and Love, thank you for being faithful in God’s word and your faith in our Lord - Jesus Christ, Amen.
Jeff
~ Singapore
You’re doing good things for people. God bless you and your staff.
Rakhi
~ India
Hello Peter Youngren, I read your entire post and really very good information you share here. I pray to God for your brother health.
Ashish
~ Bhubaneshwar/Gurgaon, India
Dear Peter,
We came all the way from Gurgaon to attend the ‘Friendship Festival’ with my Aunt in Bubaneshwar.
I must share with you that 4 people in my family receied healing during the last 3 days. My aunt was healed of severe pain in the legs, cousin from severe back pain (overgrown bone), elder brother from Bronchitis and me from Sinus (had it for 6 months). I saw people getting healed all around me. To Jesus be all the Praise.
Please carry this mission on to spread the message of Truth and Power to this lost world.
We love you,
Ashish
Aarti
~ India
Hello Peter Youngren,
First of all thanks for sharing really very nice and good information sharing here on Celebration in Church in London. i find your post & get such a good information. Thanks for sharing it.
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Bob Pitre
~ Ontario, Canada
I’m Praying for you brother