Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Haynesville, LA



Our summit at First Baptist Church in Haynesville, LA turned out more positive than I originally thought. From the very beginning we had 75-80% of the Sunday A.M. attendance just about every night. The senior members of the church, who often absent themselves, stayed and engaged in the summit and were favorably impacted. One man’s testimony was symbolic of all that God did. His is the last one below. The former mayor of the city who had divorced his wife years ago stood during testimony night and sought the congregation's forgiveness for the divorce. He also indicated he knew that he would need to win back the trust of his
former wife (she was still in the church and neither had remarried). It is the prayer and hope of the Red team that we will be receiving a remarriage announcement. Thank you for your prayers and support for us here on the road. We are so appreciative of being your representatives here.


A woman: “My heart has been heavily burdened to start a more
in-depth study of God’s Word. And through this summit, instead of being burdened, I am now applying God’s Word to my life with actions, words, prayers, and facing God’s Word head on.”

A woman: “God found me bitter, resentful, and blaming others for my pain, only to find that it was my sin causing my own pain.” After obeying the prompting of the Spirit to seek forgiveness, she found peace with God and in her heart. She is seeking the Lord’s grace to restore broken relationships and guard her from choosing to blame others again.

A teen: “Before you got here, I was not living like I needed to be… I actually was satisfied with my relationship with God. Now I am not and will never be satisfied ever again. I am praying more and actually reading my Bible. God is giving me understanding; I now understand why I worship Him.”

A woman: “I felt God impressing me to repent of my disrespect and arrogance toward my spouse. For the last 30-35 years of our marriage, I have grown more independent toward my spouse.” She is now desiring and seeking God’s aid in overcoming this sin in her life.

A man: “During our meetings and services, Wilson and Laine seemed to be talking directly to me, because they touched so many tender areas. I have been divorced for 15 years and during these past days I was led to the point of admitting and accepting full responsibility for our divorce. On the 9th night, Laine asked for testimonies, and I submitted to God’s will to come up front, accept responsibility, asked my ex to forgive me, and let me earn my way back into her heart. We have had two glorious days of talking, praying, and sharing, and I pray to God we will soon be returned to a full life TOGETHER.