Revival continues in East London South Africa
Hello! This week’s writing is coming directly from the beautiful country of South Africa! We are currently apart of the “Days of Glory” conference hosted by Ps Rodney Howard-Browne and Pastor Andre Reibert, Pres/CEO of the Christian television ministry, TBN Africa. We are super excited to see what God is doing on this continent and literally around the world as untold millions are receiving the live program nightly via satellite. Many people have come very hungry for a fresh outpouring of God’s spirit and are here to be trained as disciples to reach the lost. As of today, through the TBN Africa registry, we have seen over 75,000 people make decisions for Christ and City Worship Centre, partners, and friends, you have an eternal reward in this harvest! AMEN!
It is always humbling to be used by God, but after all, that is what we pray for and that is what we are prepared for. Because of the global outreach of WMI, I thought it important to remind you of the vision God has called us to.
City Worship Centre truly provides the home base for WMI and we couldn’t do all God’s called us to do without the support of our church family. “Equipping people to see their dreams fulfilled” is in full swing at CWC through the various ministries and outreaches of the church and we believe it will only grow stronger. As of today, our youth are away at youth camp, with great reports already coming in, and our VBS enrollment for next week is beyond our expectations. “Thank you Lord for our church and for all our leaders and families who are faithful to you and your kingdom”.
The schools, Austin City Academy and Institute for the Arts are vitally important as well. “Excellence and the anointing” are certainly evident through the impartation and training of young worshippers and future leaders. Ps Joe and I are in close contact with the office back home, and this school year is on target to be a great year with new students, families, and teachers. School starts August 24th, so it’s not to late to enroll but time is of the essence. If God has been speaking to you about Christian education, call the office and speak with Ms Glenna for IFTA or Ps Stan/Kym for ACA. (you may also go to www.wmiglobal.org and click on the school sites for further information)
God has definitely orchestrated the summer travel schedule for Worshipworks Ministries International. He opened the door for us to join the conference here in South Africa and it has been a blessing to so many. We also have some dates scheduled in August for two ministry opportunities, one in Panama City Fl and one in La Crescenta, CA. It is truly a remarkable and stunning ministry that God has called us to and though life becomes a bit hectic at times, we wouldn’t want to do anything else.
Knowing these things, the main focus of our prayer this week must be focused on the harvest. I remind you of a timely passage found in Matthew 9:36-38.
“But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest”.
As we agree in prayer, let’s ask the “Lord of the harvest” for a harvest of souls this week and next.! As the discipleship and outreach goes on here, we are asking the Lord for a harvest of souls back home in Austin as well. Whether the youth at camp, or children in VBS or during our Sunday services, He has sent us as laborers but remember that we will all share in the harvest—those who go as well as those who “stay by the stuff”. (1 Sam. 30:24) And for those who “stay by the stuff”, you can evangelize your world as well. Your neighbors, relatives, co-workers need to hear the good news of the gospel and you can spread God’s love wherever you go!
And there is one other passage of scripture that has been a comfort to me personally through the years and I believe speaks prophetically to this ministry God has called all of us to.
It is found in Psalm 107:35-38 and reads–
“He turned the desert into pools of water and the parched ground into flowing springs; there he brought the hungry to live, and they founded a city where they could settle.
They sowed fields and planted vineyards that yielded a fruitful harvest; he blessed them, and their numbers greatly increased, and he did not let their herds diminish”.
Would you pray with us this week regarding these specific directives?
1. Pray for the work here in Africa–
(a) pray for supernatural strength and pray for supernatural discernment that we might hear His voice and follow Him as we lead people to a higher place
(b) pray for impartation and that the passion for worship is stirred
(c) pray for the critics to be silenced. There has been quite a bit of opposition to the meetings here.
2. Pray for the church back home—
(a) It is good to know that as we are away, the same anointing for harvest can be felt at home
(b) pray for increase this week in souls and in finances
(c) pray Psalms 107:35-38 over the church family and your family
(d) pray for our youth and children and all their leaders at camp and VBS
3. Pray for wisdom for your pastors—
(a) we have some decisions that need God’s divine intervention
(b) we covet your prayers for the gift of faith to arise strong on the inside of us
Thanks for your faithfulness as you continue to stand with us, even in our absence. Pastoral team, servant leaders, lay leadership..,we ask for your faithfulness to the work of God there and that this weekend, we rejoice in great expectation and celebration of all He has done for us. Don’t forget—Recharge this Wed @ 6:30 pm with Ps Stan and Ps Jay and then Sunday @ 8:30 and 11:00.
We love you more today than ever before! Ps Joe and Becky and the team
PS As I close this writing, I felt the Lord say that several who are reading this, would sow a supernatural seed towards the harvest and that it would release a supernatural harvest of blessing in your personal lives as well. Ask the Lord what He would have you do and be obedient. The summer months are always a challenge without the schools in session so your extra support during this time would be a great blessing. You may go to http://www.wmiglobal.org and give online. Also, keep checking the blog at www.joeandbeckycruse.com for pictures and updates. See you real soon!