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I am wondering what is one word that I can use to describe the Great Awakening, and there are so many that come to heart; intense, momentum just to name a few. This is just the beginning and as I have been coming to the services for these few days I realize that God is doing something on the inside of me that I can’t yet describe or put into words. It’s exactly like trying to choose one word to describe the Great Awakening, I really don’t know what to tag it as but I do know just like the Great Awakening, speaking in terms of the meetings, that God is doing something on the inside that is not quite seen in the natural. Night after night Pastor Rodney mentions that we don’t understand the magnitude of what is taking place in the mass audience of people that we don’t see in the sanctuary, but the anointing is going forth into people homes and destroying yokes, setting people free, healing, delivering, shaking, and awakening people to the things of God and mobilizing them to go get the end time harvest. Likewise that’s what I believe that is taking place on the inside of me, it seems like chaos and things are moving slow or maybe just not the way I think it should in the natural, but I keep being reminded of the scripture in Romans 8:28 “For we know that all things work together for good…” Yes its like every meeting there is a download that is taking place that the effects of, which I can’t grasp now, will resound in the days to come. This deep work that God is doing on the inside, its to shake, break, and kill if need be things that are not needed, because in order for us to see a Great Awakening here in America and abroad there has to first come one on the inside of us individually. So I must say that God is Awakening the church, not a building or some man made denomination but the “Church” His ordained Body of believers in Jesus Christ. Awakening my vision, taking the scales off where I can see Him, like the scripture say we behold Him as in a glass (mirror) and are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord. (2 Corinthians 3:18) Notice it is “by the Spirit of the Lord,” that is what has been preached since day one of the Great Awakening, and that is why we need the Holy Spirit, to be transformed, I believe that God is calling me to yield even more to the promptings of the Holy Spirit, its as if God wants to reveal Himself to the lost and dying world; He would definitely have to do that through me, sorry to be personal but this is my blog so I’ll speak about the work He is doing in this heart, which I believe is congregation wide, so He would have me yield to the Holy Spirit, in turn being transformed into the image of the Son, which is Love, that the world can see Him! I believe even though the momentum is just being built up God has already begin to work on the inside of every individuals heart who has decided to plug in, and press in, awakening us to His heart and that is seeing that no one perishes, the lost, backslidden and even weak knee believers be reconciled back to Himself. –Terrence S.

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Something that I learned by attending Minister’s Conference 2010 is really just how to let go and allow God to do the expanding in my life instead trying to do it myself. I really did not go with any expectations but I suppose that my spirit had great expectations, because I walked out of the conference with a sense of fulfillment. It was during Sunday and Monday night that the Holy Spirit really got my attention and moved in my life like I had never experienced before. I mean I had never been to a service where someone did not lay hands on me and I fell under the power of God. When Pastor Rodney blew on us it was the most incredible experience! After that, I was drunk in the Holy Ghost; more than I had ever been before!

Then, to top it off, God showed me very clearly exactly what He had planned for my future. I had an idea before but it was more like a confirmation and I actually saw it happening. It was awesome!!!

I also learned about the anointing for the ministry of helps! I definitely got stretched in that area because I was serving with the kid’s ministry a lot (and screaming kids is not exactly enjoyable.)

My life has changed now in the sense that I am reaffirmed in what God has called me to do, and I feel peace about it. My life is still being molded and shaped, but by attending the Minister’s Conference, I felt like it has been shaped 50 times faster!

I really had a good time receiving an impartation from the ministers who came, and I am really grateful to be here. It is a privilege to call this place my new home.

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The biggest thing God has done in my department is changing my heart. I went into the RBI office knowing that I would have to deal with paperwork and filing. Never did I really think about the ministry that God has given me. God is so faithful to the students in that He guides them, in finding a place to stay, even getting to America. As an office we set goals of how many students we are believing for that, and God meets us and supplies the students. He has given us such a compassion and excitement for the incoming students. God is moving through us in the office to help the in coming students, through prayer, informing them about housing, and to just listen when they need an ear.

One example of how God is moving in our department, is that we make calls to people are interested in school. I am going through the system and making phone calls. I get to one number I call and speak to the guy and I am telling him about school of worship. He didn’t even know that the school was there he was so excited! I told him I was going to send him an application and that I would call him later in the week to see how he is doing. Well I went to call him later in the week and there weren’t enough numbers in phone number for me to call him! God allowed me to call this guy and tell him about the school. I love how God knows what we need, when we need it.

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I was in the 6-12 children’s ministry on Sunday, the 13th of December. Joe was leading the service and it was awesome for the kids. The children were super excited the entire length of service. All of the games involved the children getting messy and having a great time, while teaching them about the word at the same time. In one of the games they kids were smashing plates of whip cream into their faces, ashed a raw on their head, then they had to wash their face with water. The whip cream and the raw egg represented sin in their life and the water represented Jesus and his cleansing power to wash their sins away. The children loved the game because they got to get messy but they also got a good message that they could remember about sin and Jesus’ power. After the games were done, Joe had a message about what Jesus did on the cross. Joe was not afraid to tell them how Jesus suffered and what the roman soldiers did to Jesus. After finishing the message, Joe simply asked the children if they would like to step over and get on Jesus’ side and not the devil’s side. Almost all of the children raised their hands. It was awesome how the Holy Spirit drew them to Jesus. There was no coercing in his asking just the love of God. He asked the children to come up with him on the stage and the stage was full of kids, over 150 first time decisions to accept Jesus were made. That was awesome! I was amazed to see how much all of them just wanted Jesus to come into their lives. Most of those children were first time visitors, many from the bus ministry. I have no idea what will happen in those children’s lives, but they will always know Jesus’ loves them and they can always run to Him when they are in trouble. I may not see any of them again, this side of Heaven but I know God is going to do awesome things for His kingdom through many of them.

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This year’s winter camp meeting was definitely a struggle for me and my busy work schedule; however it was also a great learning experience for me because of it. I had to learn how to balance work and my responsibilities at the church.

The week of camp meeting was also the week one of the other employees was fired and I was the only one who could work nights so I was working forty plus hours a week, and then coming to service and staying until one-two in the morning. It was a challenge but I got through and feel stronger now and feel as if I can take on more responsibilities. That week a also with out my knowledge was but in charge of children’s church with a fellow students (he knew we were in charge) and I was put in charge of the offering message and so I was put to the test of being prepared in and out of season. The message was great the children really enjoyed it; it was interactive so they did not feel bored or “out” of the moment, they were right there with me and had a great time. The other student taught the message and we had an alter call to except Christ, I found that sp amazing how many came up to pray. It was awesome. Then we prayed with the kids and the power of God hit the place all the children where on the ground laughing and crying, God has never used me in that way before and it was really an awesome experience for me. During the week I did work camera a lot and that was fun it was hard at time especially when service went long but we all worked it out and worked together, I was happy that I could help and be a blessing to the people in productions because they work so hard and they did not need the extra stress of not having enough camera operators. I also helped out in that nursery a few times which I love, I love working with children and babies. Working in the nursery is a different experience all together, those babies can teach you so much it is amazing.

Winter camp meeting 2010 was hard, but amazing all at the same time, I learned a lot, and grew stronger in the things of God. It was an amazing experience all around no matter where I was serving or who I was serving with, because ultimately I was serving God and that is all that matters.

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The winter camp meeting of 2010 was the greatest camp meeting of my life. It started with the first few days about hungering for the things of God. Letting the fire burn out what is not of Him. Drawing nearer to God and getting rid of the things of the flesh. As the meetings continued even though I was serving you could feel the atmosphere and presence of God building. On Monday night pastor Adonica had tried to share her testimony on when she had been touched by the Lord. As people were laughing and being ministered to I asked the Lord to touch me in the same way. I reminded Him that His word says that he is not a respecter of persons and if he touched others that were seeking Him he would have to do the same for me. After praying about it that night, I went on pretty well forgetting about what I had asked Him and just kept seeking his presence. The next couple of days were about consecration and hunger and you could sense the meetings growing.

Jan 28th 2010 came. It was Thursday night. That evening there were many reasons that I could have chosen not to come, but, to me there was no other option. I wanted to be touched by Him. The only reason I had moved to Tampa to the River was to meet God. It had cost me everything.

That night He changed my life. I still can’t even talk about it but for some reason I can type it. I was seated behind Pastors Allen and Pastor Todd. When I felt the presence and power of God coming from the center stage area where Pastor Rodney was ministering.

I watched as both Pastors fell out of their seats in front of me and I tried to stay seated because I was serving but was unable to. For the next three hours I was on the floor laughing and crying as the Presence of God was doing a work in me. There where areas in my life that were changed instantly, others that I am still finding out about. I have been more equipped to handle the storms that have been coming against me. I know there are things that have not come to fruition that were imparted to me that night.

I am hungrier for a move of God than ever before. God answered my prayer four nights later. To be there and see Pastor Rodney and his family on what he called the highlight of his 30 years in ministry was an honor and a privilege. I am marked by God and I will never be the same.

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May the Lord Bless your Great Awakening Tour. This is a belated Thank you and testimony: I have been following your God TV programmes and since late January (29th)I received the Gift of tounges after calling your prayerline.I struggled a bit on the night when i called you, however, I was “humming” a song called “To Worship You” in our office the following morning.Suddenly i was speaking in tongues! I quickly went upstairs it carried on for more than an hour without stopping. I still do not know what i say but I always feel cleased afterwards.I am based in Lichfield,Staffordshire UK.I attend the local Methodist church and i pray for a big revival at our church and the city of Lichfield.I pray that the Lord use me whilst i am in the UK as I will surely use this gift when we finaly relocate to Botswana.The tools are very helpful as well.I am still very hungry for the Presence of God to guide me. I meet twenty year olds who have heard of Jesus but have never read the Bible. That is why I benefit from your programmes. AGAIN, MAY THE LORD ABUNDANTLY BLESS DRS. ADORNICA AND RODNEY,YOUR FAMILY AND THE MINISTRY THAT SUPPORT YOU. GLORY BE TO GOD,IN JESUS NAME. PAT

Kesiamecwe Patience L
Lichfield (No State) United Kingdom

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Today was good. We went and spoke today with people who seemed as though they needed encouragement and we were able to share with them the love of God and the hope He brings through His son, Jesus Christ. Drs.Rodney & Adonica Howard-Browne I sent in a prayer request for deliverance from oppression from my supervisor. I was oppressed by a troublesome supervisor for 7 years. On April 6th, he had a big fight with our Manager and as a result he was terminated with immediate effect! And the management issued me a letter authorizing me as the accounts supervisor. I give all the glory and honour to our Lord Jesus Christ. I am not gloatig. Our Lord sees our afflictions and He will surely deliver us from all our troubles. I take this opportunity to thank you and your prayer team. Kind regards

Thampikutty G
Abha (No State) Saudi Arabia

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I have been going to nursing homes & it’s awesome what God is doing for those old people, who prayed with me the prayer of salvation. It was wonderful how God’s Holy Spirit moved through us to witness to those people, to me it was awesome how many said yes, I would ask you to pray for me. This has been wonderful to me to be a part of the soulwinning teams. Praise God for RMI ministries. Our church had been believing God for a more effective method of evangelism. In past years we have all gone door to door inviting people to a meeting so they could get saved. Yesterday I led 56 people to the Lord going mostly door to door. With the same amount of time and effort I saw that many salvations instead of just invitations! That’s more people in 1 day than I have led personally to the Lord in my lifetime! I say “I’m a soulwinner and I go to a church of soul winners! I and my husband pastor Living Water Church in Gainesville

Janet S
Gainesville Florida United States

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Man came up on we were witnessing to some one and ask for us to pray for his father who had tried to commit suicide. We ask about his father and hospital. We went to meet father in hospital but he was sedated. And he could not talk but we prayed for him and will try to see him tomorrow to see if he is awalk. Lady-aunt Betty received Christ-niece served in Jacksonville. 37 got saved in nursing homes. UF dams, football player, 4 salvations. Tuesday; answered the door “high”(on drugs) when she received Jesus she was sober and crying.

Joel D
Gainesville Florida United States