California
Hello Everyone!
So sorry it's been almost a whole week since we have posted a blog! Let me catch you up on what has been going on!
Saturday we met up with an old friend in Ventura Mikee Bridges! We spent the day with him on the beach and just relaxing it was so nice! We played at his new venue called Epic it is such a cool place, completely decorated for us! After we ministered to some people and packed up all our stuff, we ordered about 25 in n' out burgers and did karaoke until 4:30 AM!!! We're so crazy! BUT it was a lot of fun with a lot of old friends!!
Sunday we woke up SUPER early to drive up to Temecula (Paris area) and went to New Hope church. It was such a blessing to be in Church and not have to do anything! We got to enjoy the worship and the word! That night we had the opportunity to minister at this church. I would say it went pretty well. God is blessing us every day with miracles, provision, and we're having such a great time!
We spent some time with some of our friends in Glendale which was great! Hunter and I got my wedding ring! It's so exciting only 4 more months to go until our wedding!!!!
Tuesday we headed for San Luis Obispo (Pismo beach) it's beautiful here! It's such a cute little beach town we've been here for 3 days and we're literally camping on the beach! With internet in our bus! We have played 2 shows here in San Luis Obispo and God has shown up and blessed us each time! Tomorrow we head for L.A! It’s our last night here in California.
We're so excited for what God is doing in each of our lives. We have had our ups and downs and of course it's a struggle. We recognize when the enemy is trying to get us down but the Lord is blessing us so much and keeping our paths narrow and clear.
Thank you so much for your prayers, please continue to pray for us it is such a blessing!!
Xaundelle (my sister) is in Ethiopia right now ministering to the young Jews of that nation. Please pray for her protection, money to come in (as she still is lacking funds to complete her trip), and for divine encounters. We believe God has set people in our paths wherever we go for us to minister to them in any way possible.
Love you guys!!
-Saphraine
Friday, May 15, 2009
Our week....
After our wonderful time in Utah we headed out Monday morning for Portland Oregon.
Our time in Portland was mainly to bless some friends of ours that have had a hard time in their new house. Instead of going into a story we asked them to send us a testimony of our time there; Courtney and Eric Roser:
For the last six months I have been having horrible demonic nightmares. I have prayed about them and prayed over our home. But something was up. We were under attack. It got to the point that I was calling friends and family asking for prayer and advice. Allan quickly responded. He suggested that they come and pray with us and in our home. I was sooooo down.
They arrived Monday night. You could feel the Holy Spirit and the peace as soon as they walked into the house. It was a good feeling.
Spending time with them was really nice. That first night that everyone was here I slept more easily than I have in a very long time. I don't think it was because our children are visiting their aunt and there was no baby waking at 5am. I knew it was the Holy Spirit that was dwelling in our home. That night, for the first time in months I had dreams that were peaceful. For me, this is big. It was so nice to wake up with peace and joy instead of frustration and fear.
It was an absolute blessing to have them in our home and visiting with us. It is important to lift each other up and to take care of and love on one another. These people drove out of their way to encourage us and fellowship with us. And for that I am incredibly grateful. God is doing big things.
Wednesday we left for Salem and played at our friend’s venue Stichs it's an outreach for young teenagers in the area. It was such a blessing to love on the kids there and minister to them, we got to pray for them and show them the love of our Father.
Thursday morning we left early to head for California! One of our favorite places in America! We showed up in Redding to spend a few hours in the house of prayer at Bethel. It was so peaceful to spend some time in the presence of God and be refreshed.
After our time there we headed a couple hours South from Redding to enjoy dinner with Jims (our bus driver/sound man) Uncle's Family. At a very good NON-TEXMEX Mexican Restaurant it was Awesome! We were so blessed by them and taking us to dinner.
After dinner we drove a few more hours till we found a rest stop to spend the night at, before we hit the road for Alta Dina California. We showed up here around 12 this afternoon. We're visiting with some of my Parents oldest friends Bret and Maura. They're awesome! Their family has opened their doors to all of us to enjoy Shabbat. Challah and all!! WOohoO!
Tonight we're going out on the town to Hollywood! We missed this city so much! We love it here in California!
Please continue to pray for us as we travel and end our tour here in California.
ALSO! Please remember to pray for Xaundelle (my sister) while she spends her time in Cyprus and is preparing to go to Ethiopia on May 20th. She is lacking only $406 for her outreach so please continue to pray for her funds! IF you feel so led to donate for her trip please visit http://gatewaysbeyond.org/donate.php there is an option to make it a tax write off.
Thank you so much for your prayers and support!
-Saphraine
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Mountain Vineyard Service
Wow.
This morning we led worship at Mountain Vineyard in Park City Utah.
There isn't much we can say but WOW!
God showed up and the people at this church were so blessed. Numerous times we heard that it was refreshing and they could REALLY enter into the presence. Some people said they were impacted by jealousy, they saw our relationship with God and they wanted it.
We are all so excited to see what else Adonai has in store for us; it's already such a journey and a real excitement to see God moving through us and others.
I had an opportunity to share with the Women (for mother's day) about something my Mom has imparted to me. To be a warring woman of God, to not back down and to stare the enemy in the face and fight for our family and people we love. I used Yael and Deborah as an example in Judges. It was really powerful and a lot of women were touched.
A lot of prophetic words came forth, prayers, and dancing it was such a great time in the Holy Spirit. We were so blessed to be able to lead this congregation in worship and share with them what God has spoken into us.
Today we're spending time with Lenny and Linda Perata old friends of ours that have been so gracious to us allowing us to come in to their church and share with the body.
Corin received a word: That he would be in front of hundreds of people speaking and leading. We have all seen this and have spoken it to him, and so have strangers! Pray for him as he prepares for different teaching he might have an opportunity to share with people, and the wisdom to hear God's voice.
Like I said there isn't much to say but WOW God is so good and showing us the power and gifts he has placed in each and every one of us.
Please continue to pray for us. We have seen the fruits of your prayers!
-Saphraine
Saturday, May 09, 2009
Hello from Utah
Hey guys
So sorry we haven't been keeping up with our updates!
We left Texas Tuesday May 5th and headed for Colorado. We stayed in Bailey, Colorado for 2 1/2 days with my great Aunt Linda. It was so awesome to get re-connected with family and just have a few days rest before we 'really' started our tour.
She fed us like crazy! She made sure we were well fed and taken care of.
Thursday evening my friend Chelsea Nunnenkamp (who I spent 6 months with in Cyprus in 2008) is from Colorado as well so her Mom drove down to Bailey to see us. We were definitely blessed by her driving all that way just to see us.
Later that evening we drove to Cheyenne Wyoming to take a break and then woke up early to drive to Utah. It's such a blessing to be here and see our old friends Lenny and Linda Perata. They are Pastors of Mountain Vinyard Park City, they put on a worship conference for us, So Friday night we did small communion/shabbat style and worship. It was great to fellowship and meet new people.
Today we spent time with some of them community and visitors and spoke about the Ancient church and how good God is in our lives Today.
So now we're off to shopping! It' a beautiful day in Park City and we're going to enjoy it! Tonight we'll begin with Worship and prophetic ministry. Tonight will definitely be a time of fellowship and intimacy with the Lord.
Please be praying for us as we still need provision to get from town to town. And don't forget we have our CD online and we'll soon have our T-Shirts!
That by the way look AMAZING!
Keep us in your prayers and we'll be praying for you as well!
-Saphraine
