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Apostolic Greetings!
What an awesome time we had in the Philippines. I don't even know where
to begin. From the very first day to the last good-bye we sensed the Hand
of God moving.
When we arrived in Bacolod City I asked the Brethren if it would be possible
to go and pray at a few of the local churches so we could get a feel for
the area. The first place we went was to Pastor Jose Serantes' church.
When we began to pray the Holy Ghost fell in such a powerful way one of
the men that was there with us said he had never felt the Holy Ghost move
upon him like it before. This was on Wednesday morning.
On Thursday morning we went to the Section One Presbyters church, Pastor
Tong, when we began to pray the Holy Ghost moved on me in such a powerful
anointing I thought I would blow up. I have never prayed with such force
in my life, I was ringing wet when we finished, it was awesome.
After this time I asked to go to the Bay Center to see if we could get
in there to pray, unfortunately it was locked up and we couldn't get in,
but, when I turned away from the gate to walk back up the stairs the Lord
spoke to me as clearly as He has ever spoken. He simply said, "Like
a mighty rushing wind." I began to speak in tongues and almost fell
to my knees. My first nights message had just been changed!
On Friday morning I began the sessions with faith building messages, in
fact, this was the theme for the entire weekend. I tried to encourage them
as much as possible to believe God for "THE DREAM." Many of the
brethren came to me throughout the meetings and told me to tell you THE
DREAM is alive in them. I absolutely believe this. No words can describe
the sense of excitement and confidence I felt in these good men and women
of God to believe the Lord for a million soul revival.
Three hours on Friday morning teaching and Three hours Saturday morning.
My first session on Thursday lasted two hours (they just about killed me)
too easy to preach there.
Friday Night results: 1200 in attendance with apx. 36 recieving the Holy
Ghost and 28 healed. The ease of praying for the sick was amasing. Thier
confidence in God was exciting to see. Deaf healed, Those with infirmities
healed, even those with sight and vision problems instantly healed.
Saturday Night results: 1100 in attendance with apx. 31 recieving the Holy
Ghost and many healed (exact figures later) I have a list of names and
specfic healings.
Sunday Morning results: I preached at Pastor Serentes church and they baptized
eight. Powerful response! I personally was healed instantly in this service
when Pastor Serantes laid hands on me. My throat had gotten so sore I could
barely speak over a whisper. It was a time of great refreshing from the
Lord.
Sunday Afternoon results: 3000 plus in attendance, they actually had to
turn hundreds away at the door because there was no more room. The balcony
was full and they were standing four and five deep in the back all across
the arena. Even outside the arena they were sitting on top of Jeepneys
to see inside and hear what was going on.
143 recieved the Holy Ghost and 40 some healings took place, it was
like a mighty rushing wind. Sister Christina's mother and Brother came
(Congressman Arora?spelling) both prayed for the Holy Ghost. He told me
he knew God had His hand on him and was very open to the move of the Holy
Ghost, in fact, told me after hugging me that if there was anything he
could do for me he would be happy to do it.
I now realize why I have fought over the past year in the way I did. Every
night we were there there was some demonic activity of some sort. On one
night I was visibly attacked by a demon (first time I have ever seen a
devil), one of the brethren that came with me was also attacked one night.
God always gave us the victory by merely speaking the word. Powerful, Awesome,
Fantastic!
I will send you the actual figures Pastor Nuega gave me with some of the
names of those healed later.
Thank you for sharing the Dream with us and allowing us the privilege
of being a part of it. I look forward with great expectation to Manila
in 2001!!!
Your Servant,
Brother Craig Tatman
Comments from Bro. Jeff Mallory......
The last night was UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!!!!........To start off the day
we split up,.. and went to differant churches,..I was to preach for Bro.
Majaducon. He decided to have his service in the building we were having
the crusade in. It's a good thing,..we had a little over 2000 for the sunday
morning service. We had 69 recieve the Holy Ghost this morning,....the
intensity the Lord moved with is indescribeable. What a move of the Lord!!!!
They moved the service up till 6:00 this evening,...it rained really hard
again,..we believed the Lord for it not to hurt our crowds......It didn't!!!
The building was pacted with what was estimated at 6000 people. The Holy
Ghost moved on the crowd,.....there was to many to answer the altar call,....so
they prayed where they were. We had 230 recieve the Holy Ghost tonight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Praise The Lord"!!!!! That was a total of 299 today alone,..and
483 total that we have documentation on. The Lord is soooo GOOD!!!!! THANK
YOU FOR YOUR PRAYERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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