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Supporter's Letter, August 2005
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August 11, 2005
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Dear friend:
Greetings in the love of Jesus!
As I write this update I am excited about the opportunities that God is bringing to World Outreach. As you know I will be in South Africa, Kenya, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the Republic of Congo in August and September.
South Africa
This August there is going to be a first ever Conference Worldwide for the expatriate Indian Christian community. Over 2000 leading Indian pastors from outside of India will gather in Durban, South Africa for this conference.
I will be speaking the evening sessions in an outreach Crusade in the Chatsworth Stadium. Please believe God with me for an outstanding expression of the love of God in healing power.
Kenya
I will proceed to Kenya for a Leadership Conference and the Graduation ceremonies of Christian Life International Bible College. We are expecting 3000 to 5000 delegates in the Conference. We are expecting delegates from all 90 provinces of Kenya.
This will be an opportunity to speak to the nation.
Democratic Republic of the Congo
After the meetings in Kenya I will proceed to the Democratic Republic of Congo and meet with our team from Kinshasa and across the DRC. Because we have the most extensive Bible College Training in the nation there is much work and responsibility. There are many areas that are asking for extensions of our Bible College and we will work on a strategy to continue our expansion into this nation. Also, the students in the region will gather for special ministry.
Republic of the Congo
After our time in the DRC I will proceed to Brazzaville for a Leadership Conference held in the People's Palace (the national Parliament). We are expecting around 2500 ministers in this conference.
Togo Crusade
The first week of November we be in the third largest city of Togo for a Crusade and Leadership Conference.
Recently Togo has seen a good harvest, yet ¼ of the country in Muslim and ¼ still is involved with traditional religions (witchcraft). Much of the Leadership has been without adequate training.
Nigeria Crusade
We will have a busy schedule this fall. Presently we are planning a Crusade and Leadership Conferences in Nigeria in the cities of Nnewi. This area is densely populated and in need of renewal. We expect a great harvest.
India Crusade- 100 years of Pentecost
Also, in December the Pentecostal Council of India has invited me for a Crusade and Leadership Conference in celebration of 100 years of Pentecost. This will be a great time in the Lord! They are expecting between 250,000 and 500,000 people.
Pakistan Miracle Night
In December I will be ministering at the largest weekly gospel gathering among Muslim people in the world. This will be in Lahore, Pakistan with a great Miracle Service. This meeting is so important to the spread of the gospel among Muslim people. Thousands are coming to Christ in this land that trains terrorists for activity around the world. This is a critical time and a dangerous but necessary mission for the Kingdom of God at this time.
Please be in prayer with me about this ministry.
Benin Crusade
Josue Ahounou from Cotonou, Benin has come to my home saying, "We will do anything to get you back to our country again. Your ministry has left the greatest lasting impact on our nation. We need you." We are planning a meeting in January of 2006.
Voice To Worldwide Indian Leadership
A fresh harvest is about to be reaped in this great nation where we have labored since 1974. No ministry has traveled the nation more extensively in Evangelism and Leadership Training., or has touched as many people face to face.
Now God is giving me a voice to the worldwide leadership of the Indian church. Besides the ministry I have had to the Indian Church in the Middle East already this year, I am speaking at three Worldwide Leadership Conferences for the Indian church this year.
First is the Conference in Durban, South Africa. Second is the World Malayalee Pentecostal Conference in Dallas in October, and the third is the 100 Year Celebration of Pentecost in India in December.
This is a critical time for the Indian church and there is a great need for the voice of spiritual fathers to the nation with wisdom and direction for the days ahead. Please join me in prayer for these great opportunities.
In addition we now have nearly 2000 Bible College students in over a dozen nations. These students are depending upon us as to develop in ministry for their own people. Our monthly expenses for these students and the office operations equal about $9000 per month. This is only $5 per month per student. This is an amazing accomplishment. But I need your help to keep this training available.
We will train about 10,000 pastors and Christian leaders in our Leadership Training programs this year. The only way we can keep up with discipling the harvest is to develop leaders for the churches.
We are helping to support over 200 orphans that also require monthly subsidy. Each one of these children are now saved and filled with the Holy Spirit. It is exciting to hear them pray in tongues, they are not shy but bold in their prayers.
God has given us a model that is growing in helping the church of Africa to Adopt a Generation and raise them for Christ. This model is being reproduced in many churches today.
This is why I ask you to pray again about remaining a faithful partner with World Outreach.
I Need Your Help
To minister in all these meetings I desperately need your help! There was a time when you were an active part of the ministry of World Outreach through prayer and financial support. I am asking the Lord to touch your heart again for the nations and this ministry.
I am so grateful for all that God has done and is doing in these days to touch the nations of the world.
Together as partners in ministry we have had a great privilege to greatly impact communities, cities, and nations with the love of Jesus Christ. Your prayers and financial help have made this possible.
I want to express my deep appreciation to each one of you that contribute financially to this ministry. Without you we could not go. I am expecting God to bless you financially and spiritually for your investment in the Kingdom of God. May He bring increase and blessing in every area of your life.
Early this year God spoke to me about the covenant of multiplication. Jesus spoke,
Luke 6:38
38 Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.
Elijah knew when he went that a widow would sustain him. The widow thought the end had come. She only had a handful of meal, and a little oil. God said, "I have commanded a widow there to sustain thee." There was no new barrel of meal, just an undiminished handful. They could not lay it up in storage.
The widow's willingness to minister as unto the Lord brought her God's supply.
This is the FIRST recorded miracle of a SUPERNATURAL and inexplicable MULTIPLICATION OF FOOD. When Jesus fed the multitude the food was REPLENISHED as the people took the bread and fish from each basket. I am believing God to replenish and to multiply, as you covenant with me to give and to support this ministry.
Due to the heavy schedule in front of me I need extra help. Please join me in giving your best to reach these nations. I appreciate all that you can do. As we all participate together we are able to accomplish much.
In behalf of the thousands that are counting on us, I thank you for your help. May the Lord multiply back to you blessing for every seed you plant, prayer you offer, and dollar you give.
Yours For A Greater Harvest,
Roger Houtsma
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