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It's the Holy Spirit
21 April 2008 20:02 | Anonymous
I want to tell you how blessed I am to be back at Brownsville. I never thought God would bring me back here, when I would come here it seemed to be so different and it didn’t feel right. But, once I got past former expectations and missing the past leadership team, I realized like you said, Sunday, it’s not people, it’s the Holy Spirit. My Heavenly Father, God the Spirit, has been moving and ministering to me and me to Him since I came back here regularly and I am so pleased to be here.
Snow Birds
21 April 2008 20:00 | Jim and Sandy
I thought I would share this. Jim and Sandy (from NY) come to our church Dec-Mar. They are so blessed by Brownsville and have been coming since the revival. Sandy shared with me that their church was so dry and it was always hard to go home. She is a worship leader at their church, they teach Bible study, and are a very active couple. Anyway, the church is starting to "catch on fire"; isn't that wonderful? I love hearing good reports from other churches how God is moving.
Our friends in Ohio, who lived here several years ago and were so active at BAG also, are now experiencing a real move of God in their once very dry church. We are going there in May to visit.
I just think it is so exciting. Their note:
“(We heard) you guys had a great service yesterday. So did we! We sponsored a women's conference the first week of April and something really broke loose in the spirit. On the 6th Pastor didn't preach but pretty much just cried the whole service. Yesterday the worship was so awesome that no one wanted to stop. Even during offering, people were still standing and worshipping. I introduced two new songs that I learned while at Brownsville, "Come Thou Fount, Come Thou King" and "Hosanna". We did them yesterday and everyone loved them. Our church is going to be installed as a Bridge Church under Streams Ministries next Sunday. That should be good too. The big guy, John Paul Jackson, will be coming. “
Our friends in Ohio, who lived here several years ago and were so active at BAG also, are now experiencing a real move of God in their once very dry church. We are going there in May to visit.
I just think it is so exciting. Their note:
“(We heard) you guys had a great service yesterday. So did we! We sponsored a women's conference the first week of April and something really broke loose in the spirit. On the 6th Pastor didn't preach but pretty much just cried the whole service. Yesterday the worship was so awesome that no one wanted to stop. Even during offering, people were still standing and worshipping. I introduced two new songs that I learned while at Brownsville, "Come Thou Fount, Come Thou King" and "Hosanna". We did them yesterday and everyone loved them. Our church is going to be installed as a Bridge Church under Streams Ministries next Sunday. That should be good too. The big guy, John Paul Jackson, will be coming. “
A Living Witness
21 April 2008 19:55 | Paulette
Pastor Evon,
I had to write and let your know what God is doing in my life through you and your ministry. Since your arrival at Brownsville, you have been breaking that "poverty" mentality off of the congregation and this city.
I'm a living witness that God hears your prayers and mostly importantly, answers them.
Where do I begin? First, I'm maturing in the Lord like never before. I got a letter in the mail on last week that my employer, the Escambia County School Board, is increasing my pay by three steps (approximately $2,200 per year) with an effective date of March 17, 2008. This is because they are accepting work experience that I had with the school system before becoming certified to teach.
Next, my uncle, my mother's only brother died on March 25th and left my mother and I as beneficiaries on his bank account ($80,000.). I am completely blown away by God's goodness, grace and mercy. I brought my mother to live with me a year ago in April because of health problems. The Lord is restoring that relationship. No, He is creating a relationship that did not exist before.
I ask that you pray for my mother's salvation (she's 81 years old); and for God's wisdom with the finances that He is putting into our hands.
I pray that God will continue to bless you and your family. I thank God for such wonderful, God fearing people as a part of our church congregation.
Paulette
I had to write and let your know what God is doing in my life through you and your ministry. Since your arrival at Brownsville, you have been breaking that "poverty" mentality off of the congregation and this city.
I'm a living witness that God hears your prayers and mostly importantly, answers them.
Where do I begin? First, I'm maturing in the Lord like never before. I got a letter in the mail on last week that my employer, the Escambia County School Board, is increasing my pay by three steps (approximately $2,200 per year) with an effective date of March 17, 2008. This is because they are accepting work experience that I had with the school system before becoming certified to teach.
Next, my uncle, my mother's only brother died on March 25th and left my mother and I as beneficiaries on his bank account ($80,000.). I am completely blown away by God's goodness, grace and mercy. I brought my mother to live with me a year ago in April because of health problems. The Lord is restoring that relationship. No, He is creating a relationship that did not exist before.
I ask that you pray for my mother's salvation (she's 81 years old); and for God's wisdom with the finances that He is putting into our hands.
I pray that God will continue to bless you and your family. I thank God for such wonderful, God fearing people as a part of our church congregation.
Paulette
Appreciation
21 April 2008 19:53 | Pastor Scott
I write this with a heart full of love for you church. Brownsville has been a tremendous blessing to me. I went to the Awake America crusade in Cedar Rapids Iowa. I also have experienced a fresh touch as I listen to your services online, both during the revival and afterwards. When I saw the Palm Sunday service It is plain that the Holy Spirit is still moving at Brownsville.
I am a Pastor of a home missions church in Wisconsin. I have a deep love for your church. I also am a student of revival. I read a report online that your church attendance is down. I've heard reports from as few as 400 on a given Sunday to 2200. As a fellow Pastor I would like to pray for you folks I pray that God would heal any hurt feelings and bring back those who are not attending anywhere. My God continue to revive your church.
I've learned from much from Brownsville. I enjoyed your service on the Spiritual gifts. I saw a Pastor who deeply loves his congregation. I also thank you for putting the revival services online. The legacy of revival is tremendous. But what God is doing at the present time is pretty awesome as well.
Last night I was able to witness to a young lady who was at the end of her rope. It was a God thing at work. I may never have the privilege of preaching in a church of 2200 members, but I can touch lives one person at at time where we are. I am launching an outreach at our church called Lifeforce. We use the four spiritual laws as an evangelistic tool. I call it the one fish philosophy. When a group was in Canada fishing on a cold windy day they grew discouraged. The guide told them not to worry, we’re after one fish. As long as I can touch one life then I'm doing ok.
I hope this letter brings encouragement to you. I don't know if you see the emails you receive. As with you I love my church and am willing to die in this pulpit if that is what it takes to build the church. We run 12- 18 on a Sunday. A little smaller than Brownsville but we worship God and have a heart for souls. Please have your prayer group pray for souls in Hayward Wisconsin and that God would pour out his Spirit in the Northwoods.
We had the cornfield revival. We have had the Brownsville Revival. Now perhaps it's time for the Northwoods revival.
In any event I appreciate you. The same Spirit that burned in Steve Hill and Brother Kilpatrick burns in your heart. I appreciate this.
In His Service
Pastor Scott Williams
I am a Pastor of a home missions church in Wisconsin. I have a deep love for your church. I also am a student of revival. I read a report online that your church attendance is down. I've heard reports from as few as 400 on a given Sunday to 2200. As a fellow Pastor I would like to pray for you folks I pray that God would heal any hurt feelings and bring back those who are not attending anywhere. My God continue to revive your church.
I've learned from much from Brownsville. I enjoyed your service on the Spiritual gifts. I saw a Pastor who deeply loves his congregation. I also thank you for putting the revival services online. The legacy of revival is tremendous. But what God is doing at the present time is pretty awesome as well.
Last night I was able to witness to a young lady who was at the end of her rope. It was a God thing at work. I may never have the privilege of preaching in a church of 2200 members, but I can touch lives one person at at time where we are. I am launching an outreach at our church called Lifeforce. We use the four spiritual laws as an evangelistic tool. I call it the one fish philosophy. When a group was in Canada fishing on a cold windy day they grew discouraged. The guide told them not to worry, we’re after one fish. As long as I can touch one life then I'm doing ok.
I hope this letter brings encouragement to you. I don't know if you see the emails you receive. As with you I love my church and am willing to die in this pulpit if that is what it takes to build the church. We run 12- 18 on a Sunday. A little smaller than Brownsville but we worship God and have a heart for souls. Please have your prayer group pray for souls in Hayward Wisconsin and that God would pour out his Spirit in the Northwoods.
We had the cornfield revival. We have had the Brownsville Revival. Now perhaps it's time for the Northwoods revival.
In any event I appreciate you. The same Spirit that burned in Steve Hill and Brother Kilpatrick burns in your heart. I appreciate this.
In His Service
Pastor Scott Williams
Andrew's Dedication
21 April 2008 15:37 | Kristin Geiger
Dear Pastor Horton,
Thank you for making Andrew's dedication so special and meaningful! It was truly a joyous and significant day for us! Thank you for taking the time to meet with us and instruct us on the dedication. Thank you for encouraging strong families! My parents were honored to stand up with us and to agree in prayer with us for Andrew. We appreciate you and your leadership! We also benefited from the message, My parents enjoyed the message and service, too! It is wonderful how God moves!
Love, the Geigers, Walter, Kristin, Benjamin and Andrew
Thank you for making Andrew's dedication so special and meaningful! It was truly a joyous and significant day for us! Thank you for taking the time to meet with us and instruct us on the dedication. Thank you for encouraging strong families! My parents were honored to stand up with us and to agree in prayer with us for Andrew. We appreciate you and your leadership! We also benefited from the message, My parents enjoyed the message and service, too! It is wonderful how God moves!
Love, the Geigers, Walter, Kristin, Benjamin and Andrew
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