What’s On?

·         Monday 5-9 PM Lifeline Training in Hyden

·         Tuesday Meeting local businesses and New Hope Church of God

·         Wednesday-Meeting with community resource centers

·         Thursday-mentoring community residents

·         Friday-Prayer meeting 6 PM Evarts & Harlan (alternating locations)

·         Saturday 9 AM County Prayer Meeting-HCPN (Harlan County Prayer Network)

·         Sunday Visit Churches, Sharing our vision, raising support

…To Be Continued…

A NOTE FROM PASTOR LARRY...

Have you read a passage of Scripture and became jealous of the person or persons in the text? As Leviticus opens we read, “And the LORD called unto Moses, and spake unto him out of the tabernacle of the congregation, saying…” Lev.1:1

 As we enter into Leviticus we must remember where Exodus ended. “Then a cloud covered the tent of the conger-gation, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. And Moses was not able to enter into the tent of the congregation, because the cloud abode theron, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.”

Exodus 40:34-35

Can you picture this scene? Moses flat on His face, the glory comes down and enters the tabernacle. THEN the LORD called unto Moses. In the Hebrew, “Vayikra,” the last letter is written in a very small text. This is a hint that Moses was unaware that the LORD was going to call out to him and it suggests that Moses heard this voice and not the whole congregation of Yisra’el.

The “still small voice” of our Father has not stopped speaking…have stopped listening? Too often it appears that we send up or dictate our prayers to a “cosmic being” that will decide when, and if, to review our requests and answer them…whenever He gets around to it.

Abba is our Heavenly Father and is not silent. He hasn’t assigned your case to someone else. Listen to our Savior in John 10:2-5, “…and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out. And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice. And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.”

Too often our prayers are like most conversations…one-sided. We do all the “talking” while our heavenly Father does all of the listening. When the shepherd comes to the door of the sheepfold, where many flocks are kept, the sheep listen for their shepherd. They are known by their shepherd and they listen and obey his commands. In John 10:26-27 Jesus rebukes a group of unbelievers by telling them that, “…ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you. ‘My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:”

Are we so “busy” in America chasing our “dreams” that we have forgotten the dream giver? In our next edition we will begin to discover what it takes to hear our Shepherd’s voice.

~Pastor Larry.

Ana’s Corner

Our eyes have been opened to many needs over the past 11 months. And these needs have created a vacuum that has stolen hope from many a family. When you pray for this region; spiritual hopelessness is top of the list. The region once known as “the Bible belt” has more unchurched folks than it has those in church. This is despite the vast number of churches in Harlan County; over 430.

Many have just “given up” on the church altogether, while others “work” the system taking advantage of those who want to help. And those in the church house do a lot of “talk” about what is wrong and they offer no solutions. They too have forgotten that the main purpose of the church is to equip believers to reach the lost and to meet the needs of those in their community.

On the economic front, joblessness and homelessness have turned many to drugs and prostitution. Service jobs and retail positions at minimum wage are considered “good” jobs. Companies that pay livable wages have reduced employee hours, reduced their staff or worse, closed.

Housing is at a premium. Ana and I have looked for a place now for the past 3 weeks. (We have 2 weeks remaining at our current location.) We have seen trailers and houses with open walls, exposed wires and floors that need replaced. The owners are charging $375-$600 per month with a matching deposit. When we have asked them about the needed repairs, they said “for X-amount of dollars that’s what you get.”

These are some of the factors that have added up to the hopelessness and despair in this region. However, God is still on the throne! He has not fallen asleep on the job, nor has he simply forgotten this region and these people. I believe that this is why we are here.

We have been placed here so we could call out to heaven for intervention. We have been placed here to re-sound the call of hope. And we have been placed here for you.

“Me,” you ask? Yes for you. You see; we are partners here. Together we are reaching the lost and unchurched. Together we are sharing the Good News and the message of Hope to the hopeless. Together we are clothing the unclothed, feeding the hungry, providing school supplies for students and providing shelter to the homeless. 

Now we are asking for your prayers. We know that our heavenly Father meets all of our needs. And that together we will continue to make a difference. Our needs may be great, but Our God Is Greater!

Together Making a Difference,

Pastor Larry and Ana Walters

Missionaries In Appalachia

PO BOX 16

Cranks, KY 40820-0016

606.262.4308

www.missionary411.com/larwlt

There is a difference between reading about the movements of our Mighty G-d and living them. For those of you seeking a challenge in your spiritual walk; this is where it all begins. You have to be willing to go through, to press in, to shut in and wait.

As we received the Vision for this year, we knew that seeking a deeper relationship with our Heavenly Father required “letting go and letting God” in our personal walk with Him. We knew that part of this vision was for us alone and not to be shared with any.

We also knew that we were not seeking for ourselves, but for our community and this region. This vision had to be released. As an oracle of G-d to this region, releasing the sound, this day, is the heartbeat of our ministry. In doing so, we have struck a cord within the heart of El Shaddai. (And we have aroused our enemy as well.)

Even as I am writing this, I am drawn to Deuteronomy 29. Moses has just delivered the Blessing and the Cursing in chapter 28.  In chapter 30 he tells them no matter where they are, when they return to the

L-RD with all their heart; that He will bring them back to their land and deliver them from the uttermost parts of the heavens!

Please stop and read Deuteronomy 29… thank you.

Now that we are on the same page, let’s take a closer look.

This takes place after the 40 years of wandering, after they have been released fom Egypt, and after the great deliverance by the signs and plagues brought upon Pharaoh, his people and his land. The Israelites were first hand observers with their natural eyes. Their ears heard the cries of the Egyptians. They saw the devastation on their land. They were outside looking in on the mighty acts which brought about their deliverance. And this was the generation that would enter into the Promised Land.

Stop for a moment and picture yourself there. Now re-read verse 4 with me: “Yet the L-RD hath not given you a heart to perceive, and eyes to see, and ears to hear, unto this day.”

Even after they are reminded about their clothes and shoes that refused to grow old, after they have been reminded about the victories in battle, their hearts, minds and ears were not able to understand. Not until this day.

As their eyes and ears were being opened, as their hearts began to understand the “Gadol Mopheth” (great miracles) then the challenge came to, “Keep therefore the words of this covenant, and do them, that you may prosper in all that you do.”(Verse 9) They were all present from the leaders to their servants and commanded to “stand this day…that you may enter into the covenant of the L-RD your G-d, and into H-S oath, which the L-RD your G-d makes with you this day; that He may establish you this day to Himself for a people, and that He may be to you a G-d, as He spoke to you, and as He swore to your fathers...” (Verses 10-13)

Continuing on, “Neither with you only do I make this covenant and this oath, but with him who stands with us this day before the L-RD our

G-d, and also with him who is not here with us this day.” (Verses 14-15) The next 13 verses tell us what will happen to those that violate this covenant and oath. This chapter closes (verse 29) with a declaration. “The secret things belong to the L-RD our G-d; but the things that are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law.”

(Now let’s lay this out in a condensed form.)

We are to “this day… keep the words of this covenant, and do them, that we may prosper in all that we do… stand this day that we may enter into the covenant of the L-RD our G-d and into His oath so that He may establish us this day to Himself for a people… this covenant and oath are not made with us alone… and not only with those that stand with us this day… but… also with him who is not here with us this day. (We understand that) the secret things belong to the L-RD our G-d, but the things that are revealed (to us) belong to us and to our children forever (if we teach them), (why) that we may do all the words of this law.” (G-d’s covenant and His oath are His law!)

“This day” can be entered into by us today. Biblically, a New Year is opening (Ex12:2); there will be revealed things given to us. The revealed things are not for us alone. These revealed things or revelations may be for you as an individual. They may be for your family or circle of influence. They may be for your city, the region in which you live. And they may be for the entire body of Messiah.

How do we know if the revelation is for us alone or if it is for others? Review verse 4. Our covenant relationship with the Almighty has opened our ears to hear, our eyes to see, and we have been given a heart to perceive or understand. As we seek the L-RD our G-d concerning the revealed things; we must remember that we are a covenant people in a covenant relationship with Him.

We have been given the Spirit of truth. (Jn 14:17) He gives witness to our Messiah. (Jn 15:26) He guides us into all truth. He hears from the Father and reveals what He hears. He shows us things to come.” In other words; our ears will hear and our eyes will see so that we may understand the revealed things when we are in tune with the Holy Ghost. (Jn 16:13-15)

Begin right now. Ask the Holy Ghost to prepare your heart and mind for the things of G-d. Ask Him to lead you, and to reveal the things that are necessary for today and tomorrow. Ask Him to open your spiritual ears and eyes so that you can both hear and see. “Ask, and it shall be given unto you.”

Then seek with your spiritual eyes and ears so that you may find the revealed things. What do you seek? Seek the L-RD. Seek Him with all your soul. There are times when you seek that you must fast.

Seek Him with all your heart. Seek His strength and His face continually. Seek all the commandments of the L-RD your G-d. Seek the law of the L-RD. Seek Him quickly and be willing to wait for Him.

Seek to dwell in the presence of the L-RD. Seek His peace. Seek Him early. Seek His name. Seek His precepts and His statutes. Seek out wisdom that comes from Him. Seek His righteous judgments. Seek the Book and the Word of the L-RD.

Seek Him while He may be found. Seek the Kingdom of G-d. Seek Jesus. Seek the strait gate. Seek the will of the Father. Seek the honour that comes only for G-d. Seek the Father’s glory. Seek eternal life. Seek His habitation.  

Seek to be justified by Christ. Seek those things which are above. Seek the city whose Builder and Maker is G-d.

 Seek out His flock and the lost. Seek the peace of the city where He has placed you. . Seek to better others. Seek to edify the church. Seek to do good.  Praise Him as you seek Him.

Then knock so that the revealed things may be opened unto you. The opening is the revealing of the revelation. To knock is to understand several things.

Who is this revelation for? How is this revelation to be released? When is this revelation to be released? Where is this revelation to be released? What are we to do because of this revelation?

What changes do I/we need to make because of this revelation? How are we to carry out this revelation? Are there others that need to join in this revelation in order to bring about the necessary change(s)? How, when and where is my part to be revealed? Who has the completing part(s) of this revelation?

“HE THAT HATH EARS TO HEAR, LET HIM HEAR WHAT THE SPIRIT SAITH UNTO THE CHURCHES.”

“And the LORD answered me and said, ‘Write the vision, and make it plain…that he who reads it may run.’ Habakkuk 2:2

Presently:

We are reaching souls with the Gospel of the Kingdom of God!! Yes, souls!! And we have been blessed with a small team of prayer partners that are being taught every Shabbat evening (Fri 7 PM – 10:30 or 11 PM). We are meeting from house to house (just like the Word that He gave us). Last night we were at our apartment again. We will be at our neighbors next week, and back to Evarts, KY the following 2 weeks.

First Impact of 2008

January 5^th –10^th, ’08 we partnered with AIM (Adventures in Missions) and taught on Listening Prayer, Prayer walking, and sharing the Gospel of the Kingdom to a mission group consisting of 32 high school seniors and 6 adult leaders from Lee’s Summit Community Christian School (Missouri). A short day was 8 AM – 10 PM. We were able to cover several small communities and had 2 souls come to Messiah! (One was a student from the mission trip!)

Several were presented with the Gospel, and there is still much follow up. Two churches were directly impacted; New Hope Church of God was encouraged in their vision to begin a youth ministry on Thursday nights. And still yet another, Sunny Acres First Church of God, where I am teaching on Sun and Wed night, has asked me to teach and lead a prayer walking ministry that will reach out to their community. As this is put into place, I believe that I am to assign leaders and then move on to the next church.

As we continue to meet with the pastors and parishioners in Harlan County, we are asking Abba to open their hearts to the message He has given us. And that He will impact their hearts with the vision that He is willing to birth this year!

Revealing the Glory:

The Holy Spirit is moving throughout the Body of Christ; and His message is simple. “Oneness” in the body. This oneness is the fulfillment of a prayer that has for 2,000 years been in the waiting. It has lingered, He has waited; it will be fulfilled. (Hab 2:3)

As this oneness is birthed; then, the world will believe that the Father has sent His Son, Yeshua. And as we are one, the world will also know the Father’s love for them; even as He loves Yeshua! (John 17:20-23) It is to this body that He will reveal His glory!

The Boiler Room; plowing in the Spirit Realm:

Phase 1-Our prayer is for an increase in the Spiritual temperature so that from each church there will arise a core of prayer warriors. We will meet on a monthly basis, mobilizing team leaders in several cities that will gather to prayer weekly. They will specifically pray for “oneness” in the Body of Messiah in Harlan County.

Phase 2-is to establish a 24-Hour “Boiler Room” of prayer.

Phase 3 - is the multiplication of the “boiler room” in other cities.

The Outreach; Sowing and Reaping:

As the Body of Messiah comes together, then they will need evangelism training. We will combine “Listening Prayer”, “Prayer Walking” and “the Way of the Master” as our curriculum basics. This will equip ministry teams to saturate a specific area with prayer, evangelism, discipleship, and encouragement.

Greater Vision; a Deeper Impact:

Pray as we establish Ministry Equipping Conferences. This will enable us to launch out into the deep and impact Harlan County and beyond! Please be in prayer as we “Write the vision and make it plain…that he who reads it may run (with it). For the vision is still for an appointed time, but it speaks to the end, and does not lie. Though it lingers, wait for it; because it will surely come. It will not tarry.”(Habakkuk 2:2b-3 MKJV)

The Opening of New Doors:

We are also seeking an open door into the Hispanic community. They do not have a place of worship. Thankfully, Ana can be of great assistance with the language barrier. Pray for her as she steps out of her comfort zone and translates the message as it is taught. And pray for an open home where we can minister. Or, greater still, that we will find favor with the restaurant owner; allowing us to teach before or after work in the restaurant.

Watch and Pray:

And as you are “praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching to this very thing with all perseverance and supplication for all saints. And pray for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the Gospel, for which I am an ambassador in bonds; so that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.” (Ephesians 6:18-20 MKJV)

Shalom Aleichem!                                                       Larry and Ana Walters

                                                                  Missionaries to Appalachia, and beyond[1]

Prayer Request

Thank you for taking the time to read, pray and seek the Almighty with us as we making final preparations for our move to Harlan County, KY.

We are asking for a specific prayer. Our financial need for the first year is $65,000.00

This will open the ministry and provide for my wife and I as missionaries to this region.

We know that we have been called and that He will provide; for this is His name, Yahweh-Jireh.

Thank you for your love and prayers.

In Him we live and move and have our being,

Pastor and Teacher

Larry and Ana Walters

Missionaries to Appalachia

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