When my parents first told me that we would be moving to North Carolina as part of The Holy Way outreach, I came along kicking and screaming. Fortunately, after healing my tantrums, God reminded me of a promise that I had made when I was just a little girl. I had tearfully promised God that I would go wherever he wanted me to go, no matter what. So, here I am.

All during my growing years, I always felt a calling to reach out to youth. I had imagined ministering with gang-members maybe  but  never once did I imagine being involved with hippies. Guess what? The Lord opened a door to many hippies living right here in the beautiful mountains surrounding the area. We just happened to meet an older couple recently  known as Grandpa and Grandma who extend much love and ministry to these souls. Personally, I have seen people turn from drugs, alcohol, sex and idols  - big and small. Guess who they turn to? They turn to the one who knows them inside and out  - Jesus!

Just this month we built a pole barn, with plans for outdoor showers too which will  be for the hippies. Some have bad skin infections, lice and other uncomfortable things. These outdoor facilities will help keep these things from spreading. 

This mission hasn't always been easy, but since God has a battle plan, all we do is follow. Whether it's watching the hippies make jewelry or drums, listening to what they have to say, baking goodies, cleaning house, or just plain loving, God has made me willing to go the extra mile in each. In fact at The Holy Way here,  we strive to be "all that we can be," in God's army which is stated in Mark 16:15-18.

Unfortunately, when people hear that you are a missionary, they automatically think of far away countries. When they learn that we are missionaries in the USA somehow the excitement and  interest leaves them.  To clear this illusion that America doesn't need to hear  the gospel, perhaps they should check out the TV shows, magazines or  fashion trends. It's time that we realize that our country desperately needs God and that God is not the one who needs us.

I'm thankful that God has allowed me to start my training at such a young age: I'm not even 20 yet! Perhaps the hippies have been labeled as bad, but I find them loveable.  And maybe the boring little town of Wilkesboro should be passed by, but I don't want to leave. And maybe I'm crazy, but at least it's for Jesus.  Through everything He has blessed me. 

I hope I haven't scared anyone off. We would love to see you all. Please come and visit. And please keep all of us in your prayers, including Grandpa, Grandma, Jeremy and the hippies.!

Praise God!  Let the Father's love flow abundantly in order to serve Him with gladness and joy. Hallelujah!

We give thanks to the Lord for He is faithful! We were astonished to see how God's hands worked for our wedding on February 1st. Beforehand we didn't have anything, yet in Him, it turned out that we had everything. Thinking back now, it was a hard time for us. We were frightened. Apprehension started to overcome us  as we considered entering into a new life as family. 

We know that God is Jehovah-Jireh! He provided everything for us in our time of need., and will continue to do so.

The wedding ceremony was awesome, the worship, the Word and the prayer from the Body of Christ at LBTC (Lawang Bible Training Center)  which was true and real, — proof that God was with us. The worship raised up to God was like a burnt-offering.

To complete our joy, one of Esther's brothers, a Muslim, came to the ceremony. God touched him in a way which he had never experienced before. He began to weep. God was breaking down religious walls in our family. After the wedding, he confessed before God and accepted Jesus as his Savior. He became one of Christ's followers. Praise the Lord! His Muslim wife had been a Christian at one time. The Lord called her back to Him also. Now God has saved and restored our family. Pugi Tuhan!

We know that God calls us to do those things that are pure, with eternal consequences. We continue to pray that we  become witnesses to the world. The blessings at our wedding were truly because of God's grace. As stated in Philippians 4:13 --- I can do all things in Him who strengthens me.

We thank God for the LBTC family and elders. Special thanks to The Holy Way/USA who helped us by prayer and support to make our day so meaningful.

Well yes, that is true in part. But it was so much more! It was about water, fire, purification, personal holiness and change. Ultimately it was all about JESUS! He was very present there at Bealeton for the May weekend Convocation. He was stressing the need for us to guard our hearts.

He was wooing each one of us into the deeper waters of The Holy Spirit. We were under real conviction to enter those waters and allow them to well-up in the belly, bringing forth new life in the Spirit! A word was very aptly expressed as an example, that an empty glass is just a glass until it is filled. The outcome was phenomenal! Glory to His Holy Name!

On Thursday night, eight of us had begun to worship God in spirit and in truth. As numbers eventually swelled to about forty or so for the Friday Shabbat, the Lord confirmed His direction by bringing forth identical scriptures given on Thursday night, especially to do with water. By Saturday evening, having been encouraged by scripture, visions, prophesy, words of wisdom and deliverance, the Lord brought us up higher in the Spirit, to His banquet table. Joy overflowed! That same joy carried over to Sunday, as we shared in the breaking of bread together, being reminded that Jesus when He sat down with His apostles at the Last Supper, said to them (and to us) "With fervent desire I have desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer, for I say to you, I will no longer eat of it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God." Luke:22 14-16 

Finally, almost as a complete surprise, the Lord moved mightily on Monday morning! The original eight of us gathered to worship the Father once again before departing on our separate ways. 

It is difficult to put into words just what happened, but the "dunamis " power of The Holy Spirit descended to break strongholds that have been coming against the ministry for a good while. We experienced a glorious new freedom, and as a result all of us will now see new things "springing up" for The Holy Way! God has spoken and we declare it! Our God is an Awesome God! Amen.

AGUNG  SANTOS

I was born in Tulungagung East Java, Indonesia in 1976 as the youngest child in my family. After working at an automotive service center belonging to my family for several years, I received my calling at the end of 1993. Since then I have been working in God's field even though my family disagreed with my decision. I went only with the money in my pocket. When Jesus calls you, He will make everything sufficient for you. God always provided all my needs everyday. What a miracle! And I also finished my study in Bible School in 2000. In those years God had given me a heart for children ministry. I have been praying for such a long time for this burden to make sure of God's calling in my life. He gave me direction in many ways, e.g visiting orphanages or ministering retreats for children. The vision God gave me is a vision to build an orphanage for children who have no parents anymore or children who come from a very poor family. In this place we will educate them to be people who love God. Besides the formal education in public school they will be taught also how to develop their talents. But first of all they will be taught to develop their spirituality by taking good care of them. The orphanage facility is located in Ketindan village, Malang- East Java, Indonesia. 

We thank you for your prayers and support.

In the passage of scripture as recorded in John 7 before Jesus heads toward Jerusalem for the Feast of Tabernacles, it is written in three different verses (6,8,30)  that,  The right time has not yet come.

As we walk through this journey of life in our humanness with all of its desires, hopes and plans, we frequently  become convinced about certain issues or situations, that the time is now.  All conditions seem to be so right.  I just  feel it in my bones. We think, surely it will happen soon. After all, we've prayed  long and patiently  for thus and so to happen. And surely that  prophetic word spoken years ago is close to fulfillment. But nothing changes. 

Have you ever been in a similar place?  It's almost as though you can taste it, yet nothing unfolds according to  your long-awaited  timetable. Many times I‘ve found myself crying out: Lord I don't get it!  I do believe and  hope in you! Is it my unbelief?  Thus we go on and on and on.

How did Jesus know the right time for doing a miracle, speaking words of deliverance or going to a  feast to preach and teach?  Because He did nothing unless the Father told Him. (John 8:28b) His close communion with the Father taught Jesus to proceed in the perfect setting and to speak the perfect words, which brought forth the desired results, because it was the right time. For example, read the Lazarus story in John:11.

As we grow and mature in the faith, may we too seek the Father daily, moment by moment. May we learn more of what He desires to teach us. Finally, may we be more effective in the Kingdom work that He has called us to do. It is in learning the sensitivity of His loving heart  that we will be able to discern when the right time has come! 

In addition:  Many believer's in Jesus  have lived through the pain of the right time never coming concerning some of  their dreams, desires etc. In my own case  this has always been a "call" to surrender the will in an even deeper way,  which is very painful. But the good news is, the reward of  new peace, joy and vision amply fill the soul to overflowing.

Oh  the Power of the Cross to transform.   Lolli Hart
 

Dear Saints of The Holy Way US,

This is so wonderful to be able to communicate with you again, after such a long time.

During the last two years, we have been going through some hard trials due to the fast progress in the work of the Lord at Ngawi and the surrounding area. 

In Nggembol village, there were about 75 Moslems who stopped our car. They  blocked with stones  the road our car would pass through, and threathening us if we came back and to still make fellowship. We would be in big trouble. 

In Meduri village, when we were about ready to make a  small Christmas celebration, they blocked the road
with much bamboo and about 25 Moslems confronted us to not have any Christian meeting.

In Tawun village, a Moslem organization stopped our meeting in this village because we converted many Moslems.

In spite of all that happening around us, we are getting stronger and bigger and growing more and more.
Praise the Lord for blessing us and making us His channels for His kingdom. That's all for now, may the Lord bless and keep you in the palm of His hands.

MONTHLY CONVOCATION. On the third weekend of every month a Holy Convocation is held in Bealeton, VA. The convocation begins  Friday before dinner with Shabbat and ends Sunday after lunch. If you wish to come please call Dolly or Herry so that they may plan the weekend. Please call a few days before the weekend to confirm your coming.

MORAVIAN FALLS, NC.  On the first Saturday of every month, there is a 7:00 p.m. prayer meeting with the Chapmans and others at Moravian Falls, NC. If you wish to attend, please contact Linda or Mike. Also, a small team has been driving from Bealeton, VA to Moravian, Falls NC to attend this prayer meeting.  If you are interested in being part of this team, get in touch with Herry or Dolly to make the arrangements.

ANNUAL HOLY CONVOCATION. This year Holy Convocation will be held at the Bealeton Worship Center from Sunday July 20th dinner through Friday July 25th lunch. For information call 
Barbara Buzzanca. (540) 347-7036, vicbuzz@aol.com.

PRAYER MEETING IN VIRGINIA. Praise and Worship every Wednesday morning, 10:00 am, at the Bealeton Prayer House. You are all welcome.