Egypt is actively engaged in the war on drugs. Despite the fact that they are officially recognized with 3.5 million addicts ,many suggest there may be more. The partnership of science and faith is opening doors to set the captives free. Dr Ehab has been a pioneer between the faith community and science as they explore cutting edge strategies to battle addiction in Egypt.

It was a real honor to teach alongside Dr. E have, Dr. Jacobus Nando Africa regional director for GPC and Europe GPC director, Tom Bremer.

In an interesting moment in the training, 4 doctors stood up to say, "We appreciate what you have to say anout TC, but where is the science. I was so glad that Dr. "Ehab" was there to provide scientic context to their insightful question. When I came up to speak, they again asked me. All I could answer was, "I am not a scientist. I am a man of faith, but to me the science is in the success.

I first met and ministered to David Omih at Brooklyn Teen Challenge as we prayed and strategized about his return home. I visited David in Nigeria in 2013 at Bro Wilkerson's request and then with an incredible graduate team from Brooklyn TC and BTCMI thenext year. Since Davids arrival and pioneering the Jos Center, Teen Challenge is exploding with new centers planted every year in Nigeria.

We will be on the streets, doing a Pastors' conferences, in schools and churches. and we are looking forward to a powerful time of ministry.

But he said to them, "you give them something to eat. And they said, "we have no more than five loaves and two fish, unless perhaps we go and buy food for all these people
Luke 9:13

When God sends us on a mission, we seldom have what we want, but --when God sends us---we always have what we need. That is the mystery and the miracle of submission to God. It is not based on our understanding but on our obedience

China Inland Mission founder Hudson Taylor famously said, “God’s work, done God’s way, will never lack God’s supply.” I often hear that quote spoken in the context of God’s financial provision. He did not say it will never lack God’s finances … it will never lack God’s supply.

As they discussed finances, they likely looked at Judas, who reminded them,”Chik-fil-A is closed on Sabbath.”But God does his greatest work in incomplete people, facing the impossible.

As John tells the story, he recalls Andrew saying “Here is a lad with five barley loaves and two fish.” It may not have been a statement of faith. It may well have been sarcasm. Despite his attitude, never forget--my lack, placed in Jesus’s hands, is still God’s provision.

I’m sure that when that boy’s mom packed his lunch that morning, she wasn’t considering if she had packed enough to feed 5000 people. She did what she needed to do. He offered what he had to give. In the hands of Jesus it became a miracle as the disciples distributed the bread. How wonderful to watch the brush of our magnificent God as He painted every miraculous detail of this masterpiece.

That is the great paradox of the supernatural. In my mind, I want God to give me 200 baskets of food to distribute and I will gladly work until the basket is empty. In God’s economy, HE gives us an empty basket and we give what we have until the basket is full.

After supper, it’s good to see that the disciples were environmentally conscious. They gathered up all of the leftover pieces (thank God for recycling) and there were 12 full baskets full. It’s amazing! Each empty basket was now full. Put all you have in the Master’s hands and do what the Master says. Watch what God does!

Whether it’s Moses in the desert being commanded to go to deliver Israel… When he said, “I can’t,” what was God’s answer?”
Exodus 4:2 - The LORD said to him, "What is that in your hand?" And he said, "A staff."

If you’re Gideon hiding in a cave, you say God I am too weak. God will likely call you a mighty man of valor and send you into the battle with instructions “Go in this your strength-- deliver my people.” What was Gideon’s strength? His strength was his weakness.

TAKE AWAYS:
My lack, in Jesus’s hands, is God’s provision. GO!
God does his greatest work in incomplete people facing impossible circumstances. OBEY !

Has God told you to do something? Whether your have a loaf of bread, a stick or just your weakness, give it to Him. Don't wait until you have all that you want, just give God all that you have.  What’s in YOUR hand?

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2019 is a year of miracles. You could not be with us in the Syrian Refugee Camps, South Africa, Cote D'Ivoire or Tanzania but you are with us through your prayers, partnership and giving.
We face some tremendous financial challenges as we close out 2019 from Egypt to Nigeria to Kenya.
Thank you for standing with us, praying for us and as the Lord leads, partnering with your special gift.

SENSITIVE NATION
October 3-12
FREEDOM MINISTRIES
Dedication & Training

NIGERIA
Oct 29 to Nov 22, 2019
w/David Omih
TC NIGERIA
Lagos, Ibadan, Kaduna,
Otukpo, Jos, Enugu & Abuja

KENYA-MISSION SOS
November 23-December 3
Nairobi & Kilgoris, KENYA
Maasai-land

Please join us as we seek the Lord for His direction. We are praying over some exciting pending invitations for 2020 and praying for the Lord's direction and clear guidance from our GTC World Headquarters in Columbus, GA.

PUTTING HOPE WITHIN REACH

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1) PRAY FOR CURRENT MISSION Please pray for safe travel and God's favor as Bernie ministers in a sensitive nation with Dr Jacobus Nomdoe, Africa Regional Director as we minister to leaders and addicts around the nation. 2) PRAY FOR UPCOMING MISSION NIGERIA October 27 to November 21... Lagos • Ibadan • Jos • Kaduna • Abuja • Otukpo • Enugu • Lagos Please pray fro David Omih, Ray Ajagbe, Evans Egbe, Emma Nuama, and other itcy coordinators. Please pray for General Superintendent, Dr. Okoroafor and Rev Iyke Okoro who are coordinating our ministry at the Penial General Council. 3) EURASIA CONFERENCE Please pray for safe travel and vision for Eurasia leaders as they gather for their annual meeting in a sensitive nation, under the direction of Ilya & Janet. 4) MISSION SOS KILGORIS As we are at work here, In Africa, the MISSION SOS and Lucas from TC Kenya are working hard on logistics. We are praying for specific breakthroughs and against the powers of darkness. We are focusing on the Maasai, a monotheistic people whose God is named Engai or Enkai. The Maasai are an indigenous ethnic group in Africa of semi-nomadic people settled in Kenya and northern Tanzania with a population estimated at 900,000. They are mostly known as warriors and for raising cattle. They believe all cattle in the world are owned by them, given by Engai. Although the Kenyan and Tanzanian governments have established programs to encourage the Maasai to leave behind their traditional semi-nomadic lifestyle, the Maasai people have carried on their age-old customs. We are coming with GOOD NEWS. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Pray with us for the global advance of the gospel. Pray for workers for the Harvest ... We have Teen Challenge Centers in 125 countries and we currently have invitations to start Teen Challenge in many new nations. They are crying out for help and need staff. 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 PRACTICAL needs. 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.”

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