Baptized!

Act 2:38 Then Peter said to them, Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ to remission of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Al, from Baltimore, is an awesome servant of the Lord. He loves to help people, takes care of an elderly woman with COPD, cooks, and helps with homeless outreach. Sunday, February 28th, Al was baptized for the remission of sins, in accordance with the Word and the example that Jesus set for us.

Praise God for Al dedication to serving Jesus.

R.A.V.E.N Baltimore!

Nancy and I went to the Baltimore Power Plant to share the love of Jesus: the Truth and the Word of God, "repent!" There are about 6 bars in this area and lots of people who call themselves Christians who line up to party it up for the night and then attend church or confession the next day. We ended up praying for the police, the door man checking I.D's and one young man, Alex, a professing Christian, who was unequally yoked with his girlfriend. Alex and his gal turned from the bar scene and went the other way. We can only hope that the conviction of the Holy Spirit touched their hearts and turned them back to God.

We plan to head to Baltimore Inner Harbor area the 1st and 3rd weekend of every month to do ministry. As of now, we usually go on Saturdays. Eventually, we'd like to revisit Fell's Point, also, perhaps on Friday nights. Another favorite ministry spot in Baltimore is the Helping Hands outreach at the Daily Bread on Guilford Avenue on Sundays. Many eagerly receive prayer and many have come back to tell us that God has provided: jobs, healing, apartments...all praise and glory to God!

Please pray for the lost and dying in Baltimore, especially "Popeye,"(Dennis) who lost two of his friends this winter to the cold conditions. Pray for his deliverance from alcoholism. Thank you.

You are welcome to join us. If interested email Ravendonna@gmail.com.

Mardi Gras 2010

Mardi Gras 2010 was full of suspense: will I make it there or not? Due to snow storms, I did not arrive until late Saturday evening. Still, as usual, there were plenty of opportunities to witness in the airport and on the plane. What stands out is a young lady who is a "believer," (she knows Christ died for her,) but still hangs out at bars. She had been recently robbed and cut (a slash across her face) by a guy in front of a "strip club" in Baltimore, DeJaVou. I mentioned that as a Christian, we're to follow Christ, that means turning away from perverted things and turning to a life of purity, avoiding all appearance of evil (2 Tim 2:19,1 Thess. 5:22). She was very open to hearing the "Way and the Truth" about following Christ, and she was very grateful for the encouragement. It was a blessing to meet her; we're praying for Crystal to know God more and to understand her Bible.

Sunday night on the streets:
I was saddened by the guy in a wheel-chair, rolling into a bar, who blames God for his condition, "if there were a God, He wouldn't have done this to me!" He retorted. I told Him that God would never have done that to Him and it's not God's will that He be bound and confined to a wheelchair, but he rolled on in the bar and I stopped at the doorway. Oh, how I wanted to chase him, but didn't.

On the street corner, other so-called "Christian" ladies mocked as they held there beer and daiquiris. After bowing down to pray for awhile, a few other Christian couples admitted that they don't belong in that atmosphere, as far as partying goes, so they asked for prayer and for strength to stay pure. We spent most of the evening with a guy, Matt, who knows the Word, but didn't want to humble his heart right there. After some time of ministering the Word and the Truth, and a Word of prophecy, we feel confident that the Words spoken over Matt will not go void and that he will turn back to God, to a right relationship with Him. Praise God, our Savior, in the Lord Jesus, all glory to Him; for His power in the Holy Spirit. We know that all the angels in heaven rejoice over just one soul restored to the kingdom of heaven.

Many people for whom we prayed were healed that weekend. All praise and glory to God, and we thank Him.

Thank God for a safe return to Maryland and Pennsylvania.

Holy Fire Warms Baltimore!

The Guilford Avenue outreach in Baltimore is always a blessing. There are usually more than 200 people in line for food. RAVEN Baltimore: (Janet, Al, and myself) enjoy ministering to the crowd, individuals, and families as they wait in line for food and supplies.

Most prayer requests are normal: for healing, provision, deliverance and reconciliation, for families and individuals, but one lady requested that we pray the doors open soon because she's cold! I told her I'd pray for Holy Fire to fall and warm her feet. After praying for a few others, she called to me and thanked me: “It worked! I'm warm,” she said. Praise God and let us thank Him; He cares about cold toes! He warms our fingers and He cares about every hair on our heads!

There are many suffering: We teach them to endure, to persevere, to rejoice in all things, to be overcomers. These people WILL inherit the kingdom of heaven, those who overcome.

And we pray for God's provision for His people knowing His promises are true.

Let us look to Him and REJOICE!
Heb 12:2 ...looking to Jesus the Author and Finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and sat down at the right of the throne of God.
Heb 12:3 For consider Him who endured such contradiction of sinners against Himself, lest you be weary and faint in your minds.
Heb 12:4 You have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.

Also, consider the teachings of Paul:
What an awesome example of a servant of God, disciplined: he buffets his body into submission. He encourages us to be content, whether in plenty or in need.

But most of all, He trusts God:
Php 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Therefore, we encouraged, rebuked, and loved them. One guy seemed to be filled with light and love for Jesus,...then he lights up a cigarette, so I prayed over him against addictions, when I renounced “sex addiction"..he started asking questions.

We told him the Truth:
“These people WILL NOT inherit the kingdom of God!” Come on! It's the Truth that sets them free! Come on!
Eph 5:5 For you know this, that no fornicator, or unclean person, or covetous one (who is an idolater), has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.
Eph 5:6 Let no man deceive you with vain words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the children of disobedience.

Come on!
Every good Father chastens those He loves: do you think our heavenly Father, being perfect does not? (Hebrews 12:6)

We're still preaching holiness in PA and MD. God is coming back for a bride with out spot or blemish:
(Eph 5:27) We (the church, God's people) MUST BE READY!
We told them to read and meditate on Ephesians chapters 4&5.

Encouragement and Grace:
2Co 6:1 But working together, we also call on you not to receive the grace of God in vain.
2Co 6:2 (For He says, "In an acceptable time I heard you, and in a day of salvation, I helped you;" Behold, now is the accepted time. Behold, now is the day of salvation.) Amen!
Glory to God! We're thanking Jesus for souls, for sanctification, and for His seal upon them who call upon His Holy Name. We're praising Jesus! And thank God for the victory in Christ! Amen

Baltimore! Baltimore!

Baltimore!

Please pray for souls in Baltimore. I met a man, Leonard, who suffered in the hospital over Christmas due to illness from HIV and diabetes. I cry every time I think of Him. After much conversation and prayer, I really feel that the Lord wants to use Leonard to reach the gay population in Baltimore. Please pray for Leonard, his healing, and his boldness to encourage others to come to Christ. Please pray for Tony also, who knows he needs to surrender all to Jesus.

GOD'S LOVE EMPOWERS US:

1Jn 4:10 This is real love—not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins....

1Jn 4:15 All who confess that Jesus is the Son of God have God living in them, and they live in God.
1Jn 4:16 We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in His love. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them.
1Jn 4:17 And as we live in God, our love grows more perfect. So we will not be afraid on the day of judgment, but we can face Him with confidence because we live like Jesus here in this world.

Lord God, Almighty, empower your people to live like Jesus, in holiness and purity that they might face You with confidence on the day of judgement. Teach all men the Truth about love: that it's not selfish or self-seeking, it prefers others over themselves; and there is no perversion in Christ's perfect love. Empower us to carry this message to the nations, to open deaf ears, open blind eyes, heal the sick and may everyone know Your saving grace. In Jesus Christ, Your Son, Amen