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1/31/2020

2020 MINISTRY SCHEDULE
JANUARY
JANUARY 4 - SATURDAY - HOSTING POWERS AT BONNIE BROWN HOME - 2 P.M.
JANUARY 8 - MEN’S BREAKFAST AT ROBERT LINDSAY HOME 8:00 A.M.
(JAN 8) WHIT TO MEET CHAD MURRAY AT APPLEBEES AT NOON.
JANUARY 9 - CEDAR CREST MEN’S RETREAT MEETING.
JANUARY 12 - HANNAH’S SENDING OFF FOR NEW ZEALAND AT DAVID TRAPP HOME - 5:00 P.M.
JANUARY 18 - HANNAH LEAVES FOR YWAM MISSION TRAINING - RETURNS JUNE 15.
JANUARY 14 - PACK FOR HONDURAS, GO OVER FLIGHT TRAVEL INFO WITH HANNAH.
JANUARY 15 - HONDURAS - TRAVEL TO NEW ORLEANS TO CATCH FLIGHT. (led Middendorf’s Employee to Christ) (1)
JANUARY 16 - HONDURAS MISSION TRIP DATES - Pastor training and outreaches.
JANUARY 17 - FRIDAY - (led 14 to Christ in Village in Honduras) (15)
JANUARY 18 - SATURDAY (Preach / Teach 2 Sessions) Preached at Capucoles again (3) times that day.
JANUARY 19 - SUNDAY (Led Man on Motorcycle to Christ) (16) - Preached Sunday Night Service (4)
JANUARY 20 - MONDAY (Led Man working in Liquor store to Christ) (17) Preached at Prison (5)
JANUARY 21 - TUESDAY
JANUARY 22 - WEDNESDAY RETURN FROM HONDURAS
JANUARY 23 - CEDAR CREST MEN’S RETREAT MEETING THURS.
JANUARY 26 - MANHGHAM HOUSE GROUP - Whit Preached / Shared about Honduras Mission (6)
- WEST MONROE HOUSE GROUP - Whit shared / preached at Trapp’s home about Honduras Trip. (7).
JANUARY 28 - MERCY MINISTRY NIGHT - Spell Street in W.M. 5:45 Tuesday Evening.
JANUARY 31 - FELLOWSHIP AT KEVIN & SHEILA NUGENT HOME - FRIDAY EVENING.

Honduras Dwayne's Take

1/30/2020

DWAYNES TAKE

Speaking of drinking ? Our next place of prayer was a liquor store in Olanchito where pastor Dario knew an elderly woman whose son was very sick in the hospital and was into witchcraft. We went into the warehouse next to the liquor store and prayed for the moms son Edward Jr. and his mom. Our translator Laura (prompted by Whit) prayed first for the woman and I had made eye contact with her that had sort of melted both of us unexpectedly. She had been very stoic solemn, even sad looking until then, even though asking or agreeing that we pray for her son & husband and Dario said “that this warehouse be used as a Kingdom place of worship and safety. I felt led to pray that the Lord give her HOPE that things could be different, and that He give her joy. “GRACE”. With the team praying with me as they had with Laura & with Laura translating for me.

Then we went next door to the home of the grandmother who was elderly and weak and who said, I almost died 7 times.” She had beautiful piercing eyes, charming and dignity & faith in God.

Hannah Til prayed for her with Laura translating. A beautiful heartfelt prayer. She looked up strengthened and amazed a bit. Then Mandy Brakefield prayed for her and against a spirit of death among other things.
At that point shortly after praying, I had my hand on Betsy’s back who had her hands on the lady, and a strong jolt of something like electricity hit the lady and then came back thru Betsy and up my arm to my body. It didn’t hurt but I felt it very strongly and definitely. At the same time I was feeling it - Whit off to my left with his hands on Mandy jumped back a bit.
The praying continued. Then some songs were sang in worship of the mighty one. The lady singing them softly but with wide eyed amazement. I think that 11 Americans were in her small living room praying for her and worshipping with led by a Honduran pastor - (Holy man) and four spirit charged, beautiful, Honduran young people. It was a beautiful sight and event.
May the Lord do what seems best to him. The grandmother of course was very worried about her son. We committed all this with many and various prayers to the Lord. (GRACE, GRACIA, KHARIS).

WHITS TAKE AT TIGRES.
There was a man who was in the hospital due to sickness. We all went and prayed for his son, the wife, the mother - for healing. Many of our tram prayed - Hannah Til, Mandy Brakefield, Betsy Trapp, Laura (translator).
I was drawn to share the gospel with a man who seemed uninterested in the gospel - stoic. I was propelled to tell him we came to give him life. Kerlin translated for me and we led him to receive Christ as his Savior. I expected him to put up more resistance but like everyone I shared the gospel with he too would receive.
(34) SALVATIONS

Honduras Monday part 2

1/29/2020

10. Kevin - Dwayne Bell - Kevin gave an invitation for salvation and I really think 90% of the prisoners left their benches and crowded the front where the team moved around them anointing them with oil and praying for them.
11. After Whit spoke he offered an invitation for those who had need of healing or deliverance by Jesus. About the same number as before flooded to the front and the team prayed for them individually again. The power of God was felt - strong - peaceful - expectant - loving - hopeful- a sense of joy that God near. The lasted the whole service until Tim finished, the women had been prayed over and it was time for the team to head to the Mayors office for a 12 noon appointment.
12. Our team filed out amidst the prisoners shaking hands, sharing smiles and some embraces. There was an unusual kind of love seemingly between our team and the prisoners.
13. I would be amiss if I didn’t report that 4-6 male prisoners left the meeting when Tim started talking about forgiveness (at least that’s my memory - could have been when Whit talked grace? It’s my prayer that these men be restored and drawn back by the kindness of God to their good news of Immanuel - in Hebrew translates - with us is the MIGHTY ONE”. Legalism came to my mind strongly & powerfully as we came - Whit getting into the prison not even have an ID / Passport!!! And it started raining ☔️ - a sign of Gods favor 8 blessing & that our prayers would all be answered and then some - Ephesians 3:20.
MAYORS OFFICE: WHITS TAKE
Our team was given the opportunity to pray with the Mayor of Olanchito. We spoke words of blessing to the mayor. Kevin Nugent read Psalm 37 to the mayor after I was invited to pray over the mayor. Then Kerling asked me to speak to the news media and I was able to share why we had come to Olanchito and I told the news anchor I had come to train pastors. I also told the anchor that Jesus stands waiting to receive anyone who comes to HIM. Doesn’t matter what they have done or where they have been.
DWAYNE BELL - We Drove then walked thru the rain to meet the Mayor of Olanchito at his invitation. Even though he & pastor Dario are friends, this is the first time I know of a team being invited to pray for him. The mayor was a very large, pleasant, gracious man. We were led to his impressive office with a great wooden table and many large comfortable chairs. He joined us. Pastor Dario made some remarks about their friendship, the mayors desire for prayer & good will toward the church in Olanchito. Pastor Whit prayed a good anointed prayer over the mayor while he stood and others of us praying in agreement.
Giovanni and Marilyn played and sang “RECKLESS LOVE” - twas beautiful and anointed. I know the mayor must have been proud and maybe surprised at these talented young worshippers of God from his city. Then Kevin Nugent read a rather long passage of scripture Psalm 37 that he said he reads as a prayer over the president of the U, S. It was powerful and certainly set a tone for what the Lord does and will do with righteous and unrighteous teachers and peoples. Then it was time for the mayor to head to his next meeting. Friendly and honoring good byes were exchanged. The team then headed out in the light rain to our trucks then to lunch.
HONDURAN RESTRAUNT
(WHITS TAKE)
As we pulled up to the Restraunt I noticed a lady tucked away to the side of the street sitting on her front porch. She was diabetic. We prayed for her healing. As we completed our prayer she had streams of tears flowing down her face.
I felt led to ask our waitress if we could pray for her. She agreed but wanted us to wait til we would leave. As it turned out our translator Kerlin said he was up to praying for her. He spoke a prayer of blessing over the waitress.
Because of this another employee came forward and asked for prayer. So I asked Kristi Lindsay if she would pray for her and she prayed a prayer of blessing over the lady. She was greatly encouraged by Kristy’s bold prayer.
Leaving the Restraunt the same lady walked over to the fence where we could see her. She was glowing and beaming. She told our translator that when we had placed our hand on her and prayed that she felt a feeling of electricity flow through her body. She told us she felt much better after our prayers.
PROPHECY GIVEN TO ME BEFORE I LEFT AMERICA BY BRIAN ROGERS - I believe it fits the lady ABOVE on the FRONT PORCH🔥🔥🔥
BRIAN ROGERS = I saw an older lady with wrinkles on her face, white hair, on a porch...to her it seems like life is over but he will proclaim new life and restoration and it will illuminate light in the whole area
DWAYNES TAKE - We ate lunch at a beautiful, traditional Honduran Restraunt - Mrs Doras favorite.
Upon driving up Whit noticed a woman on the front porch of her home across from the Restraunt sitting in her chair almost hidden. He grabbed Kerlin (translator) to interpret and headed toward her, following a leading of the Lord to pray for her. Kevin and I followed (Dwayne) and soon we were praying for her as she quietly wept with thanksgiving and joy. She had recently been diagnosed with diabetes. She was a cradle catholic , but had met friends who lived her and told her more about the Bible and God. She had a scripture verse above her door Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. It was a powerful, moving and sweet encounter. When we left the Restraunt she waved at me from inside her home and I smiled big and waved back. Shortly thereafter Whit headed to her again as she had come out on the porch. He hugged her good bye as did Kerlin (Heart warming).
These impressions followed by obedience - examples of grace, Kharis, Immanuel - that Whit demonstrated over and over on the trip had a beautiful impact on Kerlin, Laura, and other Hondurans who Whit encouraged to do the same and allowed them to pray for some of those pointed out by the Lord to him.
For instance our waitress in the Restraunt, was a lovely middle age woman and Whit asked her thru Kerlin if she’d like us to pray for her when we were leaving (she was busy taking our orders at that moment) She said yes.. Whit asked “what will we pray for?”
That I can make the payments on my house. When we were leaving Kerlin made a bee line for her as some of us followed to add our prayer support. But it was him who prayed from his heart.
WHITS ADDITION HERE - After Kerlin prayed for the waitress the Restraunt owner came out for prayer. I (Whit) asked Kristi Lindsay if she would like to pray for her request. This was Kristi’s response. “I prayed for her business to prosper and people to feel the presence of God when they come in and would be drawn there. I prayed for her ladies that worked there and her health.”
Dwayne Bell - Did I mention Giovanni and Kerlin brought the guitar 🎸 in and played and sang two or three beautiful worship songs toward the end of our meal. Of course the team loved it, and I think the other diners did too. I noticed the T-shirt of a young Middle Ages guy that left after finishing their meal whose shirt read “Drinks well with others”. ‘‘Twas in English so ???? Who knows if it says anything about him, but I thought it funny and noteworthy.

Honduras Monday Part 1

1/28/2020

MONDAY
We visited the prison, the MAYORS office, and a family in need of a miracle at a alcohol distribution site.
PRISON
On our way to the prison I noticed that I forgot my ID, Passport copy, phone, everything but I did remember to bring my BIBLE. The significance of this is that if you don’t have a passport copy with you “one is not allowed into the prison in Honduras. I had already resolved that I would stay outside the gates of the prison while the others went inside to keep watch on the vehicles.
After arriving to the prison each one of our team checked in and had their name called out to walk inside the gate. Talk about a “not so good”feeling to be left out... I thought “Lord I’m glad I belong to you” and that when that day comes when we stand before you my name will be called.... Well, out of the blue the guard asks our Honduran leader Dario if I would be joining the team to come inside. Dario explained to him that I had forgotten my ID and passport. The guard said “we all forget sometimes, it’s ok. Let him in....”. I was floored. This was the ultimate picture of GRACE. Our lesson this week for pastor training was on Grace.
Once we were in the prison the prisoners were awaiting us singing and excited for us to arrive.
DWAYNE BELL PERSPECTIVE - The prison was different this year than in years past....
1. We didn’t get to walk thru the cells and prison yard as in former times but we were led around to the guards barracks and infirmary then thru the kitchen to the back corner of the prison where the prison chapel was located.
2. This year women inmates joined the men in chapel.
3. We were greeted and seated promptly and the service was turned over to pastor Dario and our mission team.
4. Giovanni opened his guitar case while the keyboard player (an inmate) turned his keyboard over to Kerlin. Lao also helped as these worship leaders led the inmates in praise and worship. (Approximately 60-70 we think). The worship was beautiful - powerful - anointed - unified - moving.
5. First up to share was Kevin Nugent. Kevin shared his testimony and a GOSPEL message to the prisoners. Kevin preached an anointed, powerful msg with Kerlin translating. Many prisoners interacted with Kevin during his sermon. (16) prisoners responded to the GOSPEL message. What a beautiful sight. Kevin preached with a powerful anointing.
(33) SALVATIONS
6. Kerlin would share later at lunch that this was the first time he translated that he didn’t feel like just the translator but that part of the time that he was preaching - proclaiming too the grace - Garcia of God, His love & worth of those listening especially the new sons of the King.
7. Whit gave a short powerful follow on to Kevin’s powerful msg... Jesus SOZO = Saves - not only saved. He followed that salvation experience with healing and deliverance. (Whit’s account) - Then Dario called on me to share. I gave a single verse Ephesians 2:8. I explained the Full meaning of SALVATION = SAVE - HEAL - DELIVER. I called for all in need of healing to come for prayer. Then our team surrounded the inmates and we all prayed for them. I then called for any in need for deliverance to stand and raise their hands high. We then prayed for them to be free. It was a powerful picture.
8. Mandy was offered a chance to speak but was really interested in praying for the some. Present. An invitation was given and all the 7 women present quickly filed to the front where Mandy anointed them with oil and Hannah Til, Betsy Trapp, Christy and Marilyn were also laying hands and praying spirit led prophetic prayers over them all. It was amazing that without orchestrating they all had a private intimate time of ministry in the midst of the meeting. When that became apparent - pastor Dario started to address the men again about grace and the plans of restoration the Lord has in mind for them. It was a powerful, beautiful time of 2 meetings going on at once... in peace and in spirit directed order. No one anxious. No one wanting anything but to experience the cloud of presence that was attendant from the first worship song.
9. WHITS PERSPECTIVE on Tim Smith - I then looked out into the crowd and said if any of our team had a word to come forward. Our trip leader TIM SMITH came forward to speak. Tim shared his own story of the importance of FORGIVENESS. He explained that unforgiveness can keep us from having peace and how important it is. Tim explained that he had quite a struggle forgiving his son. So he prayed and asked Christ to bring his forgiveness thru him to his son. Basically that he could not forgive his son without help from Jesus Christ. Tim invited others to release others and to call on Jesus for help in forgiving.
DWAYNE BELLS PERSPECTIVE on Tim Smith - Bro Tim got up at last with a powerful and powerfully peacefully delivered word on forgiveness. Tim told just how the Spirit of God (Grace, Karis, Gracia) flowed thru him to help him forgive his son and how that was pronounced publicly at a church service; with the same spirits leading & power. And how each of the prisoners probably had something just like that in their lives that prayer, the spirit of God, Grace would help them with; and then to make amends or pronounce that forgiveness yay the appropriate time. This word was a beautiful, excellent and timely word.

Sunday in Honduras

1/26/2020

SUNDAY
We visited the village of Capucales.
While at this village we sang songs, gave toothbrushes and toothpaste away, and I preached a simple message on how to pray and hear the voice of God through the Lord’s Prayer Matthew 6. One lady came in and requested prayer for her day dungy fever to be healed. So I invited all who wanted to learn how to pray for the sick to come and join me. We prayed for each one of the children and young people and even some of the adults to have boldness to pray for the sick and that’s exactly what we did together.

Not too long after this Mandy and Hannah brought to my attention two young people that were living in a sinful sexual relationship with one another. I asked him if I could pray for them and basically let them know that the Lord loves them enough to show us they were living in sin. They were not interested in changing or turning from their sin. They did however let us pray for them to receive a desire to walk in obedience but no decision was made to make any changes.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Tonight we met at pastor Dario’s church for a worship service. The worship team filled with young people did an outstanding job leading us in worship. The young people have come so far in their musical talents. Dario asked our team if any of us wanted to preach. I had not prepared a message but the Lord gave me a verse of one I had preached before. I felt I had to talk to the people about becoming a living stone and the Lord gave me pictures of the young people being like ARROWS in a quiver that were not meant to stay in the QUIVER. I gave a very strong word to the people and they responded very fervently.

KEVIN NUGENT PERSPECTIVE - The worship team was absolutely amazing! I was brought to tears many times during their leading of praise in music. There is no doubt there is an anointing from God on the entire group. Very powerful time in the Spirit for me.

KEVIN NUGENT PERSPECTIVE - During Whit’s message he asked the congregation to stand and turn around all looking backwards. He then asked the church “Who are you bringing to Heaven with you?” This was a powerful point that spoke to me and many others as well including our translator and disciple, Kerlin who shared that with me the next day.

KEVIN NUGENT PERSPECTIVE - During the praying for people, Bro Gary Lively was as he always is, stern like an old oak tree constantly praying and covering the entire perimeter of people with a waving of the Holy Spirit. He is like a brick wall protecting the group from any outside interference and at the same time, locking in the power of the Holy Ghost over the people. I always love having my brother praying around me.

LAME SIBLING CARLOS STANDS AND TAKES STEPS.... BELIEVING CARLOS WILL SOON BE TOTALLY LAME FREE....
KEVIN NUGENT PERSPECTIVE - At the end of Whit’s message, he asked all those needing prayer for boldness in Christ or healing to come to the altar and our team began laying hands on what seemed to be around 20. I prayed with the Montoya family specifically Mama Montoya and Carlos. We have been pouring into this wonderful family for many years and have become very close to them all. The Spirit was heavy and the presence of God was almost overwhelming.

WHITS PERSPECTIVE
At the end of the service I noticed Marilyn and Giovanni‘s little brother Carlos has been crippled since I’ve known them. On this night he was not in his wheelchair. He was tugging on both mother and father as if to try and pull himself up at the end of the service. So I walked up to him and begin to pray for him and others from my team joined me. David Trapp and Kevin Nugent as I recall and Mandy Brakefield. We prayed with Carlos’ parents and he stood Up on his own accord “this came from his brother GIOVANNI told me that his mother told him CARLOS stood on his own... He then began taking steps as we guided and assisted him. He must have taken about 30 to 40 steps altogether. This moment was certainly a supernatural moment. His parents nor his siblings had ever seen him do anything like this. The father was weeping with tears of joy after this monumental night. Please keep praying for Carlos to get stronger and become whole and healed completely in Jesus name. Declare Philippians 1:6 over Carlos - He who began a good work in Carlos to bring it to completion...

MANDY BRAKEFIELDS PERSPECTIVE
I’ve seen Carolos several times in years past in a wheel chair not able to move his legs in one position all twisted up. We would always lay hands on him and pray for him in times past. Tonight when I saw him I was standing in front of him right before he STOOD to take a step. I noticed jolts surging through Whit into Carlos and at the same time these jolts would take place there would be a big smile appear on Carlos face. This happened more than once as Carlos was taking steps with all of us praying and standing assisting him.

GARY LIVELY PERSPECTIVE
I was pleasantly surprised to see Carlos sitting in a chair(not his wheelchair) during the service. It was a joyous time seeing him walk with assistance. Holy Spirit was moving mightily as Whit ministered and stirred the hunger of the Honduran people as well as the mission team.

MAN ON A MOTORCYCLE
Pulls into a gas station ⛽️ we stopped at on the way home after church ⛪️. I was riding in the back of the truck with Gary Lively and I noticed the man kept making eye contact and being friendly. I was beside Gary Lively and I told Gary, “I’m about to go lead this man to Christ”

So I get our translator Laura to assist me and we shared the Gospel with him. I asked him the question, “If you were standing before Jesus and he said to you why should I let you in to Heaven, what would you tell him?”
He gave a works answer ... I’m a good person. I was able to explain to him our need for a SAVIOR. He professed Christ as his Savior soon after I shared the gospel.
(17) SALVATIONS

Testimony from Kerlin Honduras

1/25/2020

Our translator from Honduras Kerlin sent this testimony to me today.
I have been translating for a long time, teaching seminars and training.
This weekend I had an inexplicable and wonderful experience, I can
only say that there was the Holy Spirit heading and using me. While I
was translating for brother Whit from Friday to Sunday, every time I
turned it seemed that I was preaching even though I was just translating,
sometimes I was saying things before he said it, I felt like I was connected
to him, I felt chills and God's power in me. Never feel that before.

Honduras Saturday

1/23/2020

SATURDAY

A team of us: Kristi Lindsay, Tim Smith, Mandy Brakefield, Hannah Til,, David and Betsy Trapp, translators Marilyn and Giovanni and myself (Whit Bass) were asked by Dario to visit a young man who had been injured and bedridden. We went to pray for his healing.

As we were leaving his bedroom Mandy Brakefield came to me and said I need you to help me share the gospel with these children. There were nine (9) children waiting to hear the gospel message. I asked the question to start off my sharing time; if you could have one wish what would it be? I looked at one young man and asked him this question. Probably about 12 years old. He answered, “I would like for my parents to take me to church.” So I shared the gospel with these children and all of 9 of the children prayed to receive Christ.

After leading these nine children to Christ we went to the young boys home who said his one wish was that his parents would take him to church. We were able to lead both of his parents to Christ as well as three other siblings. This was (13) individuals who came to Christ in one single village. The father opened up to me and said, how do I overcome temptation? I began to talk to him about walking in the power of the Holy Spirit and prayed for him to be able to overcome temptation by the resurrection power.

MANDY BRAKEFIELD PERSPECTIVE

We followed the young boy back to his home and he went in and got his mother and father and siblings all gathered around. As Whit started to speak to the family I saw prophetically what looked to be like a clear mirage moving to them from Whits mouth fueled by the Holy Spirit.

(14) SALVATIONS + 1 at Middendorfs in New Orleans

(15) SALVATIONS

AFTERNOON

Mandy Brakefield and Hannah Till encountered a man who came up to them in tears saying I want to be saved (1). Turns out he had believed but gone away from God and was now selling alcohol from their home. After praying and many tears. He prophesied that their house would become a house of worship and prayer.

(16) SALVATIONS

Friday in Honduras

1/22/2020

FRIDAY - Morning after Arrival

Kevin Nugent and Gary Lively taught the Pastors and Church leaders from Morning til Night. They taught 4 sessions on the GRACE WALK by Steve Mcvey to the pastors and church leaders. Approximately 50 in attendance. Some of us went into town to get groceries for the cooking.

Our translator LAURA have a testimony of GARY LIVELY. Laura said Gary’s illustration about being offended really spoke to her. Gary recounted a conversation he had with pastor Robert Lindsay. Gary said he had been offended and needed some advice on how to deal with his offense. Gary said pastor Robert told him that a dead man can’t be offended .... meaning Gary should be dead to his flesh. This spoke VOLUMES to Laura.

KEVIN NUGENT PERSPECTIVE
We had a Friday night service at the mission house tabernacle where a lot of the pastors and their family members played instruments and sang songs of praise. It was a peaceful and serene time in the Lord. Pastor Dario asked us to share a word and I just spoke a short word on Jeremiah 29:11-14, seeking the Lord with all your heart. It is always a refreshing time in the Lord when we worship there.

Up-Date on Hannah Bass

1/21/2020

Hannah arrived in New Zealand and I talked to her while she was in Auckland on Saturday our time. She made it through customs and did great! She contacted me again when she landed in Tauranga and met up with her YWAM leader who is also named a Hannah. I have not heard from her since then, but will update from time to time or you can contact her FB to request to join her private group—that is where she will keep everyone up to date! Please pray for her!!!!

A Prayer for Hannah

1/20/2020

Dear Church,

Hannah is on her way to Auckland now and will arrive around 8:55 am NZ time. It is actually Sunday there, so please continue to pray that she make it through customs, get her luggage and make next flight on Air New Zealand on time. She is scheduled to arrive in Tauranga around 11:55 am Sunday and someone will pick her up from YWAM to take her to the base. I appreciate the prayers and how people have invested in her and prayed for her! Thank you!

Love,
Michelle