News Snippets

 Kingaroy COC:

We were ministering out at Kingaroy when the phone rang at the Pastors house. They had invited us for lunch after the service. Their daughter picked up the phone then handed it ot Olga who was surprised as who knew where we were. A lady was on the other end. She explained that Olga had prayed for her that morning and wanted to encourage Olga by letting her know what happenened last time we were through. Apparently, last time her husband came forward for prayer. He had a severe drinking problem which affected every area of his life. After Olga prayed for him he never touched another drink. Wow what a miricle!. We are called by God to set the captives free by His power. He was certainly set free from his addiction that day. All glory to God!! 

Yandina Baptist Church:

Eric was encouraged here by a wonderful family who sent us an email. Below is part of that letter.

"Eric don't you ever stop singing (if you can help it). Your music is an inspiration. God has touched my heart for you folks and your ministry. We must get you both to New Zealand, people there need to hear and feel God through your ministry as I have". Eric was so blessed by this encouragement. Praise God.

Gympie Salvation Army:

Before service in the prayer time someone prayed that the word would be proclaimed in power. As the message was bought there was a stillness that only cames with the presense of God. As the people were dismissed a gentleman broke down crying and people came forward. One lady said she felt strange but it was a good strange. She had not been walking in the Lords ways but now couldn't wait to get home to tell her son about Jesus and the passion that she now felt for Him. Many came forth to reveal how God had confirmed things to them in the service. Father God is so amazing.

Russell Island COC:     We had the privilege of not only ministering with this lovely little church but we were also totally amazed at the beauty of the islands that we saw on our way to Russell. Eric was invited to do a men’s breakfast early Saturday morning. The men got together at the local café and enjoyed a lay backed time of music and talking. In a couple of hours Olga was to do the ladies meeting but there was some confusion as Olga was expected to bring the music. On hearing this Olga, Gemma and Nikitah (our daughters) sat on the bed and asked God for help to write a song especially for this time. Within minutes a song appeared “Always by my Side”. Gemma was to play the keyboard but on the way she dropped the power adaptor and the keyboard no longer worked so Pastor Fred had to go home and get their keyboard. The meeting went well with the ladies responding to the message. As for the song the more we sung it the better it got. There was such a lovely presence of God that a wonderful time of worship flowed. Sunday church started with a yummy barbie with quite a few locals showing up for the feed and then staying for church.  People were so eager to worship the Lord that they began to sing a half an hour before church was meant to start. Eric, Gemma and Nikitah lead some worship doing a couple of worship songs that gemma had written. It was such an inspiring time. Olga brought the message with passion and challenged the people with the word of God to arise to the call. The service had hardly finished when it was a race to catch the ferry for the mainland.

Gold Coast Salvation Army:     It is always good to come back here. As soon as we walked through the door we were greeted by Mervin a lovely man who has been with the corps for many years. Others came up saying they remembered us from two years ago. Being an itinerate ministry we quite often miss the regular faces of church folk so it is always nice to be remembered. After the service we were encouraged by the people. One gentleman wanted to purchase the DVD of the message (it was a good thing that Eric taped it). Others came to us with tears confessing where they were at in life.

We are so blessed to be part of Gods ministry in this way.

Pomona COC:     What a great church. Eric was part of the worship team then he brought ministry in song which prepared the people for the message brought by Olga. When a response time was given people came forward constantly for prayer. Words of knowledge were given over the people and the people confirmed what was said. It is an absolute miracle that without knowing the people God gives His kids insight into their lives. It is also a great responsibility. After we packed down it was a real joy to spend time over lunch with Pastor Joy and Alan.

Toowoomba Salvation Army:     We had been here about 5 years ago and to our surprise some people still remembered us. Father God once again took the service and after wards there was a real sense of repentance in the hearts of some of the people. Many came up and confirmed that the message was just for them and how God had been talking to them about specific areas of their lives. This is what it’s all about.