Healing Ministry Report: Miracles & Open Door

“Blessed is he who is generous to the poor.” Proverbs 14:21

ALPHA TRAINING & PLANNING Ten people showed up for the Alpha Course Training and Planning night. The course will start Monday the 24th, at 6:30, at 376 Notre-Dame (back entrance). We have room for about 6 more attendees.

Welcome to this week’s healing ministry report. It was a powerful week of breakthroughs, including a special team visit to Morris, MB.

This Week’s Highlights

• Special Healing Ministry Report on Team Visit to “Open Door” Church in Morris, MB (see below)
• Object Lesson On Freedom (see “Open Door” & pictures)
• No Longer Needs Knee Brace (see Jerrold and picture)
• Power Of Agreement Works (see Linda)
• Back Healed & Shaman Impacted (see Jeremiah)

Fourteen Sword Wielders came out this week and went to Quest Inn and Portage Place.

Open Door Healing Ministry Report

At the “Open Door” church service, Kevin gave an object lesson about a monkey that included a vase and an avocado. The point of the illustration was that in order to enjoy our freedom as Christians we may need to let go of some things. Here in a nutshell is what he said:

“Who wants to learn how to catch a monkey?” Kevin exclaimed as he walked off the stage in Morris, Manitoba with his wireless mic, proudly holding up his cheap Value Village vase and a fresh avocado.

People were curious about the challenge. “Wrap your hand fully around the avocado hiding at the bottom of this vase and try to take it out.”

One young person immediately identified with the goal and raised her hand, excited to try. As she reached inside obediently, her fist that so easily slid into the vase now no longer wanted to come out. A second young man wanted to try as well, but after following the instructions, it was a ‘no go’ for him either.

“You see,” Kevin taught, “this is how you catch a monkey. If you tie the vase to a tree and make it known there is a big fat fruit inside, they will come down from the treetops and try to get that fruit. At that time, a hunter casually walks up to the freaking-out monkey and throws a net over it.”

Are we free in Christ? Yes! Well, sort of. We are free, but we are only free when we let go of the thoughts, imaginations, words, and actions that differ from God. When we hold onto unforgiveness, bitterness, or a sense of being a victim, we are like that monkey holding onto its prized fruit. And we end up in the fowler’s net every time.

Kevin made his point and the people got it. Then he read the passage from Philippians 4:8: “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”

Ministry Team Feedback

On Sunday, February 16th, KH2O leadership was invited to speak and minister at the Open Door Church in Morris, MB. Pastor Lorraine, Kevin & Jackie Penner, and Trevor Hodgson attended. Here are a few comments from this healing ministry report:

Jackie: “It was a wonderful morning! Both Kevin’s and Pastor Lorraine’s messages flowed well and I believe many people were ministered to. The feedback was so positive!”

Kevin: “So many came forward for prayer and we spent hours visiting afterwards at a leadership lunch.”

Trevor: “The morning service was just incredible. God provided me with several words of knowledge about people’s healing needs, and some people received healing. It was such an amazing day with them. God is so good! :)”

Pastor Lorraine: “People were receptive to us, and in fact showed wonderful hospitality. We were warmly received. We spent much of our time after the service with many of the leaders in the church and had a great time of discussion around the dinner table for a few hours. We shared some of our stories of healings and how we came into the healing ministry. I hope there’s another opportunity to come back to Open Door.”

Pastor Karyn Pearson (Open Door): “I was so thrilled at how many came to the altar for prayer at the end! We don’t usually see that many people, so that was so encouraging to see that!”

Jerrold’s Healing Report

Tonight Chantel, Derick, Lorna, and I went to the Quest Inn. On the way in, we prayed for an older lady who had vision problems and knee pain. Her vision improved and her knee pain went away.

The ladies then prayed for a woman who had breathing problems which got much better as the Holy Spirit touched her. Then they prayed for Alice for her broken marriage, and she got touched by the Holy Spirit.

Derick and I then prayed for Jonah, who had knee problems. Derick laid hands on his knee and the pain left immediately; it was the first time Derick had that experience.

Then Linda also joined us, and we prayed for Riel, whom I had met previously. He had hurt his leg and he had a knee brace on, so we prayed for him and his pain went away. He took the knee brace off and carried it in his hand, saying he feels much better. We also blessed him and could see that he was touched by the Holy Spirit.

Then we went to Portage Place Mall. At the entrance, there was a girl passed out from drugs. The paramedics were working on her. Linda and Chantel stood nearby and prayed for her. The paramedics asked them what they were doing, and they said, “We’re just praying.”

Then the girl got up and just walked out! One paramedic came up to them and said, “Your prayers worked! Praise Jesus.” I then had a good conversation with Ray, who is apparently a shaman. He says he is a believer in Jesus but has a different theology. I shared biblical truths with him; he was engaged in the conversation and wants to meet and talk some more next week. Praise the Lord!

Linda’s Report

Tonight I met up with Jerrold and the team who were ministering at the Quest, only to agree in prayer and witness a miraculous moment. A man wanted prayer for leg pain and took a step of faith by removing his leg brace. He began walking, only to find much of the pain had left!

It led to a request for a deeper healing where he faced a hard battle with alcohol. As we were leaving he was so overcome by the Presence of the Lord he did not want to leave. But when he did, it was with great joy, shared with his friend, who knew he needed a touch from the Lord.

As I was walking to Portage Place with the team, I had seen emergency vehicles around the entrance. There was a woman on the floor between the doors, and emergency personnel were trying to communicate with her. She did not seem very responsive. I felt to just stop and pray but not to interfere. One of the responders came outside and told us to use the other door. I said that I just stopped to pray. He thanked me.

As we walked past that first set of doors from the inside, the same man met us again and said, “Your prayer worked. The lady was able to walk out of here.” It was like someone flipped a switch because it all happened so quickly. Praise the Lord. This healing ministry report highlights the power of agreement!

Jeremiah’s Report

The highlight of last night was an encounter Jerrold and I had with a shaman named Ray and his buddy JJ at the Portage Place Food Court. Team members have spoken with Ray in the past a few times; sometimes he’s receptive, sometimes not. I figured I wouldn’t take the risk, so I got him some chicken. Food always works.

This healing ministry report is one of many such accounts. Each healing ministry report we publish reflects the ongoing work of Jesus through ordinary people willing to pray.