Despite traveling with two fractured vertebrae, God showed himself miraculous, energizing Cathy and I as we worked with these wonderful men and women! In Buena Vista, at combined meetings including BV, Bayamon, Caguas, and Arecibo centers, over 100 came to the altars, most of them former prisoners, to make a confession of faith in Jesus Christ, 65 were baptized in the Holy Spirit, and over 50 were baptized in water. It was an incredible week as we saw God light a fire. I was amazed by the talent in the students.The combined choir we released had tremendous services on Sunday where another hundred made confessions of faith in Jesus Christ. The choir will continue their rehearsals, work, and ministry. Cathy and I headed home and leave for Africa in 10 days

First we were fogged in for the morning . The flight was redirected to Charlotte, North Carolina. Then after catching a flight to ATL with delays, we headed for Puerto Rico, I was ready to ask God if He was sure He knew what he was doing. At this point in time, we had already been forced to cancel the evening rehearsal with Teen Challenge Choir that we felt we really needed. After 18 hours in transit, I was quite frustrated as the plane shuddered through the wind and rain. Then we broke through the clouds and I looked at that setting sun and clear sky above the storm. God clearly reminded me ... broken backs, busted connections, bad rerouting ... even after a brutal day, He is in COMPLETE Control!

There is no gift that we can give that compares to the sacrifice Jesus gave. It serves us well to remember that the celebration, applause, and cheers of, "Hosanna," on Palm Sunday can evaporate quickly. Consider the servant's heart revealed by Jesus on Holy Thursday. As He prepares for death, on His the final night, His disciples foolishly argue over who was the greatest, and He serves them still. The Creator kneels to wash the feet of creation.
In the garden, even as he pleads, "Father, let this cup pass from me," He commits to pay the ultimate price because of His love for us.

Whatever problem you face today, remember that following Jesus is not about the ease of the journey but the promise of resurrection and the ultimate victory of Jesus Christ and HIS love. Remember, resurrection is not only a historical fact, it is a living promise for our lives.

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1) Thanksgiving for the powerful time in ministry at spiritual impact for Puerto Rico Teen Challenge in Buena Vista-for over 200 that received Jesus as we accompanied Miguel Conan and Dr Rodney Hart, trusting God to send a wave of refreshing,and light a fresh fire. God moved powerfully.

2) Please pray for preparations and resources as we join Africa Regional Rep, Doug Wever, Dr. Jerry Nance, David Batty, and Chris Hodges for the ALL AFRICA LEADERSHIP TRAINING in Nairobi, Kenya

3) We have received our preliminary itinerary from Kampala, Uganda, and it is an exciting collection of TC, church and outreach meetings as well as Hoop Challenge. We are still coordinating the evening meetings and Sunday services and forward to your prayers. Click here for a preliminary itinerary if you'd like to post it for prayer.

4) We have received many prayer requests from leaders across Africa who will be joining us in Nairobi, Kenya in April. Please pray for them as they raise money for their airline tickets and for a genuine move of God as we gather together.

5)URGENT REQUEST: Chuck Colson is recovering from weekend surgery. Chuck was speaking on Friday night at the annual Wilberforce Conference in Washington when he was rushed to the hospital. On Saturday morning he underwent three hours of surgery to remove a pool of clotted blood from between his brain and skull. He remains in recovery in critical condition and is undergoing further tests. Please pray for his healing, and also for his wife Patty and others who attend him at this time

6) CALLING ALL INTERCESSORS-there is a clarion call for prayer and repentance going across the land. What began as a spontaneous response to the Holy Spirit is beginning to take form--One Nation Under God has taken the lead and doors are opening. Please pray for the preparations for the upcoming America for Jesus-The Awakening on Independence Mall in Philadelphia, PA. One Nation under God and ministries across the United States are answering the call to prayer. and I are part of the America for Jesus team and honored to represent Teen Challenge. ,

7) Please send us your prayer requests and praise reports as we continue to stand with our partners worldwide: write to prayer@bgillott.org

8) Pray for workers for the Harvest ...Teen Challenge Centers in 91 countries need staff and we currently have invitations to start Teen Challenge in 32 nations. They are crying out for help. They need the power of God to meet a pressing social need... but we know it has a SPIRITUAL ROOT.
We offer SPIRITUAL RESOURCES to meet the need.
MATTHEW 9: 37 Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. 38 Therefore beseech the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest.”