The Power to Love

December 8, 2010

Highlight of tonight’s H.o.P.E through pictures!
Thank you for these photos, Mr. Davis!

Taking time to celebrate:
Annie braved the cold weather to come to H.o.P.E and thank everyone for praying for her son. She received the good news that he’s reaching out to God.This mother’s heart is so glad for this!

Tonight, Dr. Derek Morris invited everyone to reflect on how someone had showed them love through a particular act of kindness this week. They were also invited to reflect if they themselves had performed any act of love for someone in their own lives. The focus of the prayer? A plea for God’s power to respond to His call that we love one another.

Praying for brothers and sisters:
Mr. Jensen is an important part of the H.o.P.E team as our Audio-Visual Coordinator. He is a living testament of God’s mercy and goodness, and he was a recipient of many prayers during his illness. He is concerned for his brother. We prayed for his brother who couldn’t join us tonight, but not before saying a big thanks to God for how He is blessing Mr. Jensen! People also prayed for Mrs Pascale’s brother and they weren’t the only ones who had siblings in trouble, so people in the congregation were given a quiet moment to pray for them or for someone else’s brother or sister.

Praying for Leaders

“Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel” Ephesians 6:19

Dr. Vatel invited the people of H.o.P.E to pray for Dr. Morris and Mrs. Morris as God is launching them into ministries that will further affect and touch the lives of spiritual leaders around the world. Dr. Claudio Buonfiglio ,along with his wife Isabelle, runs a busy practice during the week, but both have dedicated as many Wednesday as possible to the House of Prayer. They represent the many people who have appreciated the weekly evening gatherings and the Morris’ dedication and leadership. Claudio and Isabelle said prayers of blessings and protection for Derek and Bodil on behalf of the people of H.o.P.E.

Trusting in the Holy Spirit’s Power to inspire…


Passion for God, Passion for People and Passion for Service!

Be surprised by God

December 1, 2010

If you are reading this post in the month of December 2010, you may still catch highlights of the House of Prayer Global via: http://media.forestlakechurch.org/houseofprayer!

Ever had an answer to your prayers and found yourself wondering if it was really God answering and even doubted that it was an actual… miracle?

Dr. Luke recounts the story of Zechariah who doubted the news Gabriel was bringing to him. (See Luke 1:5-21)

Can you imagine? Telling a supernatural being who sees the face of God: “Are you sure you know what you’re talking about?”
Zechariah knew God. After all, he was a member of the clergy. He knew about the prophecies and the Sacred Word of God. Yet, he doubted when God Himself spoke to him!

When I read Zechariah, I wonder if it is possible to be so sure of what we know or think we know, that we leave no room for God to surprise us. We can be so enamoured by our own ideas of how things work that we close our hearts to the mystery of God.

Zechariah became mute as a result of his incredulity. I wonder if this professional man of God depended on his speech for his position of authority? He didn’t speak again until he spoke what God wanted him to say. Maybe this is a lesson for us to do the same. To be quiet or not make a move and pause until we are sure that we are really saying or doing what honors Him
(See Luke 60-63).

Let’s step back and watch for God to work in our lives. Let’s be open to be amazed by Him.

Praying for our joy and…hope for the journey!
-Pastor Sabine:)