Partners 315: Call Congo Results, Tidewater Fire, Worship Conference, Tech Tips

The Call Congo Results So Far:

Many people all over the world wrote in to say they would be praying for the Congo on June 19. Here is one report about the impact of that prayer from the large reconciliation conference that was held in Congo (DROC) June 19-21:

"I have just viewed your post and as one of the European delegates involved and having just returned from the Reconciliation conference today, I would like to thank you and all those whose prayers made this such a success.

The sins of Europe, stemming from the Berlin Conference of 1884/85 and leading to the colonisation of Africa with all of the atrocities that Europe perpetrated against Africa in the process and in particular DR Congo has been repented of and forgiveness received.

This completed a nine year journey for the Europe Africa Reconciliation Process and we believe there has been significant breakthrough. It is time to move into transformation.

The State and Church presence at this conference was significant. The President of DR Congo, via his Head of State whom he had sent to represent him, welcomed this reconciliation process and went on to consecrate the country to God, stating it is only through Jesus that the Nation can be healed.

It was indeed an historical time and one which, as the healing of the wounds of the past start to flow, will release blessing between both continents.

Lets give glory and thanks to our God for all He has done, in the name of Jesus.
~~Chris McCrosson

Dismal Swamp Fire Prayer Call: I woke up again this morning sensing that God wants to glorify Himself by putting out the Dismal Swamp fire that is such a health hazard to our region. God would do this if the churches of Tidewater prayed for this. According to one fire-fighting official, "This fire is a historic fire, so we're kind of in unchartered waters," he said.
Helmerick said that the last time there was a fire of this magnitude was in the 1920s, when a fire in the Dismal Swamp burned for about three years." Others predict it will be August or September before enough rain falls to put it out. To paraphrase Winston Churchhill, this is something up which we should not put! Prayer could put it out sooner.

Worship Conference: September 12-14, 2008: "Steve Swanson carries a powerful anointing and impartation in worship, intercession & prophecy that creates an atmosphere of breakthrough in worship. This conference is for worshipers, instrumentalists, worship leaders and intercessors who are looking to increase the anointing on their leadership." Registration is $30--Hosted by: World Outreach Worship Center & The Dwelling Place,Newport News, VA~www.wowcenter.org · 757-874-1223

Tech Tips

Free Conference Calling Service: Works well with up to 100 callers. Paid version

allows more callers: http://www.freeconference.com/

BackUp Files to a Website Automatically: Most people should have off-site backups of their files in case a tornado or flood destroys their computer and home. This just happened with friends of ours, John and Beth Catania, in the Suffolk tornado. HP now offers a free service to do this. I just signed up with Mozy: 2 GB free with auto backup. WinZip Pro will do unlimited numbers of files backup automatically to a website ot FTP site.

Save Your Favs: Cool site to organize your favortite web pages: http://www.allmyfaves.com/

Blessings to all!

Partners 314: Europe To Apologize to Congo on June 19-21: The Call Congo: June 19, 2008

The Call Congo (DROC): God is calling One million Christians worldwide to pray for Congo (DROC) on One Day for One King to reign there: King Jesus!

June 19, 2008 is the day one million will pray!

This had been scheduled for June 30, but after learning that there will be a historic reconciliation meeting in Kinshasa, the capital of Congo, on June 19-21, the date had to be moved up to June 19th. God is obviously up to something wonderful for the Congo!

An African friend in Belgium told me of this event after my last email about The Call Congo:

"I do not know if you are aware of it but there will be a major reconciliation conference taking place in Kinshasa 19^th to 21^st June where the European nations will be apologizing to Africa (but in particular the DR Congo). This is all part of a process which started in 1999 and in 2005 saw more than 500 people present in Berlin – going back to the roots of the carving up of Africa – being the Treaty of Berlin 1884/85. Since then, the European Christian leaders present that day have led delegations to Harare in 2006, Libreville, Gabon in 2007 and now onto Kinshasa for June 2008!

If you would like more information please see reports published on www.peaceworks.org.uk"

We need to join the Church of Congo in prayer for national healing during that conference! Tens of thousands have died violent deaths in the past few decades--Congolese killing Congolese. Congo is bleeding to death--physically and spiritually.

Please join many Christians in about eight nations who have already written saying they will pray. Please ask others to pray.

The prayers of 1,000,000 righteous persons can change nations and save thousands for eternity. Money, governments or armies cannot, but God can--if we pray. He waits on our prayers to act even thought he wants to help Congo much more than we do.

God has set the stage for some major spiritual healing in Congo on June 19-21. Let's join Him in His work to heal that nation.!

Blessings,

Bob Fox

Editor

Partners: One Day, One Nation, One King: The Call Congo June 30, 2008

Dear Partner Readers,

The Lord has given me a clear burden to call One Million to Pray One Day for One Nation ( DROC Congo) for One King to reign there. One day of intense prayer by one million could do much damage to the ancient spiritual strongholds that keep this dear country in such misery.

I know this is God's project, not mine. An African intercessor in Nigeria confirmed this burden as I shared it with him. Please pass the word on this as the Lord allows. I hope to see other nations so targeted by such massive, one-day calls to prayer.

Please pray about participating. This is something do-able we can do to alleviate the continuing suffering in Africa, especially in DROC Congo! Only God can heal the Congo--and He wants to but he waits on our prayers to do so. That's the mystery of prayer, isn't it? He wants things done more than we do but waits until we pray to do them.

The blog to explain the call set for June 30, 2008. Please pray that many churches and individuals will join us on that day. Fasting helps. Please fast that day if you can. It is gasoline on the fire of prayer.

http://callcongo.blogspot.com/

Blessings,

Bob Fox

Skype: bobfox47

Partners 311: Multi-cultural Church Conference, 3 Things the Devil Most Fears

Transethnic Transitions: How to be a relevant church in a multi-cultural world --- is a strategic conference May 15-17, in Virginia Beach, VA at New Life Providence Church. Pastor Dan Backens of New Life Providence and two other seasoned pastors from outside Virginia will teach, equip and inspire church leaders about how their church can be a relevant, multi-cultural church in a rapidly changing global world.

For almost ten years, New Life Providence has been pursuing a vision to be a healthy multi-ethnic church that cherishes ethnic and cultural diversity but also transcends such differences through a common bond of faith in Jesus Christ. It has been a remarkable adventure week after week as they have learned to love one another, listen to different perspectives, participate in new cultural experiences and join together in eclectic worship. The other two speakers have had similar church experiences. This conference draws on their collective experience and vision in a work of reconciliation that is prophetic for the larger church. This conference will give participants a chance to see how to move from a theology of ethnic reconciliation and church diversity to a healthy practice of it. Simple put this conference will help churches "walk the talk" more effectively! The conference is free of charge and New Life Providence is committed to making this a first-rate event to serve our community and beyond. Click here to get more details. Or contact New Life Providence Church at (757) 227-6930.

Missions Container Going to Zambia: New Life Providence is sending two 20; containers to Zambia to help needy children. Please help them fill those containers. They still need lots of polo shirts, pants, shorts, skirts, school supplies, children's reading books, silverware, towels, bedding, new propane tanks (still sealed, unused) plastic tubs, etc. Call (757)227-6930 to find out if there is still room for your donation.

3 Things The Devil Most Fears:

1. Christians or churches who pray for the lost ( Matt 9:38, Col. 4:3). How often does it really happen?
2. Christians who talk about God with non-believers. Only we know how to get them to heaven. Otherwise, hell awaits them---forever. They have no other hope.
   
3. Churches who win children to the Lord. They are the easiest people on earth to win--and they have their whole lives before them to serve God.

Worship Conference: Open Door Church of Suffolk, VA would like to invite all who are worship leaders or worship team members to our annual worship conference. This imago Dei Worship & Arts Conference focuses on redeeming creative worship. The conference will be May 15-17, 2008, and will include Pastor Ricky Hilton & Pastor Robby Hilton of Calvary Church (Johnson City, TN) as well as Pastor Mark Holcomb of The Door Fellowship (Williamsport, PA). There will be both general sessions and then breakout sessions that will focus on Developing Creativity, Vocal Technique, Worship Piano Skills, Praise Dance, Media & Graphic Design, Leadership in Worship, Prayer Worship, & Worship Improvisation. The conference is free to all who register by May 12. Unregistered attendees will be asked to pay $25 at the door. For more information, check out the information on our website www.odcsuffolk.com . You may register for the event online at www.odcsuffolk.com/worship . For all other questions, please contact Jason Peaks at worship@odcsuffolk.com or 757.934.2671.

Islam's Primary Role in African Slavery: See these amzaing video's about hwo Muslim slave traders were the primary people to capture and enslave Africans that they sold to Europeans. Islam dispised Black Africans for centuries.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbockmrb9yo&feature=related
quotes on Islam and blacks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMGjJJhHvqY

great video on Muslim Black slave trade

Partners 310: Talk with Dr. John Perkins, Unreached People Meeting, Muslims Dream of Jesus, Creationist Movie

Talk with Dr. John Perkins, founder of the Christian Community Development Association, will share reflections on their life and ministry in a conference call at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time on Thursday, April 17^th. To participate, reply to info@cityreaching.com requesting the dial-in #. Dr. Perkins and his wife are legendary pioneers in racial reconciliation and social action.

Army Hero Speaks April 19th: U.S. Army Chaplain (Captain) Jeff Struecker will speak at a community-wide event at Bethel Baptist Church in Yorktown, VA on April 19 at 7pm. Struecker, a decorated member of the U.S. Army’s most elite fighting corps, was prominently featured in the national best-seller Black Hawk Down, later made into a major motion picture. Click here for more details.

Joyce Strong to Speak on April 24: With a 30-year history of teaching and leading in ministries in Pennsylvania, Florida, Virginia, and Ohio, Joyce today speaks at conferences and leadership seminars internationally. Her passion for God is also shared internationally through her seven books, three of which have been published in Russian, Chinese and Portuguese. Click here or call or email: Bayview Baptist Church, 707 E. Bayview Baptist, Norfolk, VA 23503: PH: 587-4625 www.bayviewbaptist.org or visit www.joycestrongministries.org

Unreached People Consultation: May 12 - 16 - End Time Harvest Tools and Partnering Strategies. Organized by several non-profits, including Regent University, Operation Blessing, and AIMS, among others. May 12 - 16 at Regent University. Cost: early bird $109. Register at www.upconsultation.com

More Than Dreams Video's: These are 5 true stories of Muslims in five different nations who accepted Jesus as their Lord after being visited by God in a dream or vision. Hundreds of Muslims have had this supernatural experience all over the world--something never seen in church history before. God has never done this for any one religious group in human history! This is God's time to reach Muslims with the love of God in Jesus! Click here to watch them online.

Creationist Movie: Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed. Opens April 18, 2008 in Virginia Beach| Runtime: 1 hr. 30 min. ( PG rated). Click here for trailer. It's good.

The theory of atheistic evolution was the mandated theory of origins in all communist countries. The philosophy that comes from it undergirds the reasoning for abortion and other abusive medical practices. Ultimately, the theory of atheistic evolution undermines Western society and the Bible. This is a weighty issue that few churches pay attention to, despite the scientific evidence to the contrary. Every Christian high school student should be trained in how to explain the logical and scientific reasons for a creationist theory of origins--which is just as defensible as evolution in science.--Bob Fox, Editor

Ben Stein follows his journey around the globe where he discovers that scientists, educators and philosophers are being persecuted in a modern day witch hunt because they dare to go against the theory of evolution. These pillars of education are being fired, ridiculed and ostracized for merely challenging Darwin’s theory; proposing that life on this planet could be a part of some intelligent design and not random chance. This thought-provoking film not only forces us to question what we have been taught but challenges us to ask--What else is being kept from us? Playng at Regal Columbus Stadium 12 at 104 Constitution Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. Movie Times: noon, 2:25, 4:50, 7:20, 9:45

Tax Tip: Deductions for mileage: For next years taxes--a reminder: Anyone that itemizes can get a tax deduction for mileage for certain purposes. The rate for charitable miles is $.14. Business mileage is $.50.5 and medical mileage is $.19.

Partners 309: The Easter Debates: Christianity vs. Islam at ODU

The Easter Debates: Christianity vs. Islam: March 21-23, mostly at ODU in Norfolk.

Click here for more info. This is a very timely set of topics. Three Christians and three Muslims will get together to defend and advance their faiths through reason and logic. The speakers seem to be well-qualified to debate each other. We need more events like this one! One speaker, Nabeel Qureshi, says that he became a Christian after having dreams of Jesus--as hundreds of other Muslims have had all over the world! Click here for the English version of five such true stories of Muslims turning to Jesus after a dream or vision of Jesus. Click here for the Arabic version.

Blessings to you all as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus--the only Way to the Father!
(John 14:6, 3:16)


Bob Fox
Editor

Partners 308: Prophetic Word, Micro-Loans, Anglicans Endorse Sharia Law

I do not pass along many prophetic words, but this one from Chuck Pierce seems timely and right on.
I believe it is a true word for the entire Church worldwide. We are about to enter tougher times that God is causing to provoke His Church to greater holiness and fruitfulness--like the John 15 pruning teaching of Jesus describes. God does have provision and protection for those who seek Him earnestly. The pain of the days ahead will lead us closer to Him and to new provisions in the spiritual realm that will amaze us--and bless us! Click here for the full prophetic word.

Soaking Prayer with World-Renowned violinist Ruth Fazal and her band: Tonight, Sunday night, March 9 at 7:00 p.m at Church of the Messiah and tomorrow night
( March 10) at 7 PM at New Life Providence in Virginia Beach. Free. Love offering will be taken.

Do yourself a favor and come! It is a safe and quiet place to really meet the Lord for a couple of hours. No preaching--just meditating before the Lord. It's wonderful! Psalm 27:4 One thing I have asked from the LORD, that I shall seek: That I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the LORD And to meditate in His temple."

Brilliant Way to Help Poor People Make a Living Overseas: http://www.kiva.org/ This group has made micro-loans to poor people in other countries so simple and effective! Why isn't there a Christian group doing this how can give preferential treatment to persecuted Christians in nations where the society tries to keep them from making a living. Muslims nations often force coverts to Christianity to lose their jobs and live in poverty. A micro-loan could help a starving Christian have his own business.

Anglican Church Endorses Sharia Law in England! You have to read this article by Charles Colson to believe it: the Archbishop of Canterbury in Great Britain has publicly said that the British government ought to be allowing Muslims to beat their wives for disobedience and allow other barbaric practices under sharia law within Muslim communities in England. This would be suitable "accommodation" to Muslims in Britain. I believe Prime Minister Chamberlain made a similar accommodation in 1939 to Hitler. The results will not be too different, it seems, in Britain. May God help the Anglican Church to awaken and pray and work for the salvation of those Muslims instead of unleashing their cruel practices upon British citizens who happen to be Muslim. Click here for more info. The article is

Pray for this Man: Mohammed Hegazy, his wife, Zainab, and their unborn child are now in hiding in Egypt - their only crime - converting to Christianity. Hegazy had to file a landmark lawsuit against the Egyptian government after his request to change his official religious affiliation from Muslim to Christian was denied. After Mohammed’s original lawyer dropped the case due to threats against his life, the Hegazy family went into hiding after enduring rejection from their families and fielding anonymous death threats via phone. "And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it..." (1Co 12:26)

Spanish Christian News from around the world: http://www.godtube.com/mundocristiano
Tell your Spanish friends.

Christian TV Ministry in Romania Needs Software: Tudor Petan of Alfa Omega Ministries is broadcasting great Christian programming all across Europe! See their websites at http://www.alfaomega.tv They have grown and now need more video editing software. If you have a copy you can give them, please let me know. They need: Adobe Premiere (4-6 licenses for editing), 3D editing software (eg: Adobe-After Effects, 3D Studio max). 1-2 licenses; Windows XP (Home or Professional), 10-15 licenses; Other software products like Canopus (2 needed). Please help if you can. Europe has fallen form the Lord badly. They need revival desperately. This broadcasting ministry is vital to what God is doing there in many nations.

Blessings to all,

Bob Fox

Editor

Partners 307: "Toronto Blessing” , Missions Seminar, Meditation Prayer, Rock Church

“Toronto Blessing” Meetings at Founders Inn, Virginia Beach, Feb 20-23, 2008: Free in the evenings. These are the meetings where people of all denominations have been experiencing the healing Presence of the Father’s love for 12 years. In my 20 years as a pastor in several denominations, I have not seen better spiritual results in people after attending meetings connected with this group out of Toronto, Canada. Not everyone is touched in the same way, but for some—like me—the Lord can change your life in these meetings. Millions of people around the world would agree with that. Day sessions require registration and a fee. Evenings are free and start at 7 Pm with worship. Tonight, Gordon Robertson, CEO of CBN, is speaking. Thursday night, Pastor Bill Johnson will preach. He leads a church iin California where the congregation goes into the streets each week to pray over the sick. Many are healed and many come to Jesus as a result! Friday is John Arnott, pastor of the small church in Toronto in 1994 where this all started. Saturday night is Duncan smith, Executive Director of this ministry. He really relates to young people!

Ruth Fazal in “Soaking Prayer” Evening: March 10th from 7-9:30 p.m. Come and enjoy an evening of meditative prayer with one of the finest concert violinists you will ever hear. Ruth’s instrumental music is anointed. We will listen in silence and seek God: no speaker, no singing—just “soaking” in God’s Presence. This is a quiet, personal time with God that can be extremely refreshing in the Lord. I urge you to come. This free event happens at New Life Providence Church, 1244 Thompkins Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23464-5228, (757)227-6930 or contact Al and Wendy Lassiter at freeandalive1@verizon.net , Click here to see more

Missions Seminar: Saturday, March 8th: This is a one-day missions mobilization seminar led by Jerry Smith from AIMS entitled "Harvest Connection." It will go from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM and will cost $25/person; including lunch and workbook (discounts are available for students and couples). This seminar will be like a "mini-Perspectives" course (biblical basis of missions, current trends, focus on 10/40 Window and "unreached" peoples, what God is doing in the world, etc.) and will give practical ideas for involvement. Click here for more details and bulletin insert.

A Muslim Becomes a Christian so His Mother Tries to Kill Him: See

http://www.cbn.com/CBNnews/282531.aspx Please pray for Muslim Backround Believers (MBB). They often suffer for choosing Jesus. Such believers are all around us in America more and more!

Continue to pray for Pastor Ann Gimenez, her daughter Robin and son-in-law, John Blanchard and the entire rock Church family as they mourn the loss of Bishop John Gimenez. It is the end of an era in Tidewater and a new beginning for the Rock Church Fellowship worldwide.

Blessings,

Bob Fox

Editor

Partners 306: Messianic Jewish Speakers, Free Counseling, Free Websites, End Times Solved

Messianic Jewish Events at Beth Messiah in Norfolk: Ethiopian Messianic Rabbi Kokeb Gedamu will speak on Saturday, February 9, at 10:30 a.m. and the Jews for Jesus touring ministry team will be with us on Saturday, February 16, at 10:30 a.m. Freewill offerings will be taken. Call for further info at 757.423.3440, or visit the Beth Messiah web site at www.bethmessiahsynagogue.com/

Hope Marriage Project: Couples can receive free couples counseling in exchange for participating in research. The MMATE Center at Regent University is conducting a clinical trial study to investigate the effects of the Hope approach to couples counseling. Selected couples would receive 10-13 sessions of couples counseling at no cost. Interested couples can read more about this at http://marriagetherapy.googlepages.com/

Regional Church Calendar: Who would be interested in using an online calendar for Tidewater Church events that churches and ministries could add their events to for all to see? Is this need already met? Email me if interested. ---Bob Fox

End Times Solved: Every time God revealed Himself in the Bible, no one expected Him to come that specific way--even when they had scriptures to guide them about event. Few, if any, Jews expected a Messiah like Jesus, for instance. God loves to surprise us! Why would God end all of human history according to our limited understanding of what He will do? Beware of over-explaining what God has to do before He returns. "This gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all the nations, and then the end will come. (Matt 24:14)" That much is true. Let's concentrate on making that happen before more people leave earth to enter eternity without Jesus.

Free Websites: Try Google pages: Free web hosting, free software, easy to sue. All they need is free salvation :>) I hope the folks at Google get that! Click here:

Secret Project at Newport News Shipbuilding: The dream lives on, Trekies! . The "Beam Me Up" Rapture technology will be next :>

Partners 305: Missions Forum/Training,Toronto Conference, Free Organ, Disaster Tips

Missions Forum: For over 19 years a group of people from local churches called 7M has met weekly to promote global missions and serve missionaries in any way they can. They meet each Monday morning from 7-8:30 AM at Shoney's Restaurant, across the street from Founders Inn in Virginia Beach. This coming Monday, January 14 - Myra O'Reilly will be leaving for the missions field this month and will tell us about it. Also, Rev. D.B. Martin, pastor of South Norfolk Baptist Church, will talk about his work in India. And Joan and Chuck Dewing will be with us from Malta. January 21 - Roy Olson, missionary to Romania, will speak. Email Jeff Anderson at jbjj@cox.net to get on their email list to know of all future speakers or to offer to speak.

Missions Training: Elijah Company Missionary Training Camp - February 7-10, 2008 at Living Waters Farm in Valentine , VA. Four days of exposure to the world of missions. It is designed for those God is calling to domestic or international ministry. There is a wide range of topics to give one the ability to know their call and how to walk into it. Consult our web site at www.elijahcompany.org to get a complete scope of what is offered or call to 757-287-4604.

How to Survive After a Disaster: These tips can help your family know what to do to disinfect water, use a car in flooded conditions, pet care, food care, etc. Click here.

Annual Toronto Conference: The Toronto Blessing folks will be at the Founders Inn again in Virginia Beach on Feb 20-23 to host the blessing of the Father that has touched millions around the world since 1994. 4 million people have come to their church in services 6 nights a week to partake of the refreshing Presence of the Lord in Toronto. Many hearts and bodies have been healed and thousands saved. Besides John and Carol Arnnott, new CBN CEO Gordon Robertson will speak, plus Bill Johnson, who pastors a church in California where his people regularly go into the streets and heal the sick--and many get saved as a result. Register at www.ctfministries.com or call 1-866-500-003. Evenings are free. Many good people have understandably criticized this ministry for years. These are odd meetings--but they are still the best personal ministry I have ever seen--or experienced myself. What happens in these meetings is very similar to what happened in the two Great Awakenings in American in 1740 and 1801. God is in these meetings. I strongly encourage you to attend.

Free Organ: It is a beautiful home theater organ--a Conn 646, weighing about 400 LB. Works well and has a manual. The owner lives in Newport News. Call me at 226-2683, if seriously interested. You would be responsible to pick it up from the owners home.