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It Happened on Saturday, March 7, 2015

2/19/2019

Saturday, March 7, 2015: This morning we had a group of man meet at
Jerry Linhares home. At 1:30 PM we had an ordination review board for
Gary lively. At the evening meeting; it centered around the ordination of
Gary lively into the ministry as an evangelist. This was a powerful time;
Brother Charles Simpson led in this service also.

It Happened on Monday, March 2, 2015

2/18/2019

Monday, March 2, 2015: On the way to the kitchen this morning I spent the time traveling praying in the Holy Spirit, asking Him to be my helper today. As usual I stopped at Gene Cox's for a cup of cappuccino; as I walked in the lady at the register asked where I was going this time of mourning. I told her that I was going to meet with a group of man were discussed the Scripture and prayed together. She followed me to the cappuccino machine as I was talking; I mentioned that I like praying for people. Then I asked if she would like for me to pray for her, she said yes. I asked her, what is your name is, she said, Kristi. I mentioned that my daughter's name was Kristi. I asked her what I could pray for her about; she said my children, my grandchildren and my man. I went to lay my hands on her shoulder, when I did this, she put her right arm around my waist drew close and laid her head on my shoulder. I asked the Holy Spirit to help me pray for her and He did. When I got through, she kissed me on the cheek, she had tears in her eyes, and then she said the cappuccino is on me this morning and would not let me pay.

It Happened on Friday, February 27, 2015

2/17/2019

Friday, February 27, 2015: At noon today, I had lunch with Neil Powers. As we were dining together Rev. Philip Smith came by to say hello. He was alone so we asked him to join us. Philip Smith has had a television program called, "Power Finance" for years. The three of us had a good time visiting and talking about the things of the Lord, especially the challenges of the church in our day. We were there for over two hours.
Neil and Mei Powers with their two children came out to visit Ginger and me. I went by and picked BBQ. Their baby is two months old.

Another Testimony by Pastor Whit Bass

2/15/2019

Pastor Robert,

We had another bountiful night of ministry at Celebrate Recovery at FBC Rayville.
I was invited to speak tonight on Lesson 10 “SPIRITUAL INVENTORY”.
We had another FULL HOUSE attendance wise tonight. Not an empty seat and extra chairs placed out again. The participants are so hungry for the Lord.

At the end of my message I shared the gospel and prayed with many to receive CHRIST AS SAVIOR AND LORD”. After praying with the crowd, I specifically requested ALL who prayed to profess Christ as Savior and Lord to stand.
Not everyone that prayed and professed Christ as Lord stood - but we had 16 men and women STAND to give testimony of their profession of Christ as Lord tonight. What a beautiful sight to see a room filled with Joy and HUNGER for Jesus - many came forward to receive prayer ministry also.

WHIT BASS

www.hestillrescues.com

Testimony From Pastor Whit

2/14/2019

Wednesday February 13, 2019: Pastor Robert,

Today we “All four of us - Michelle, Hannah, Aaron Sophia and I returned to a school where there were some deep wounds from our past.

FA is the school where Hannah attended as an 8th grader and my wife taught history that same year about 5 years ago. Mr. John Sartin one of the faculty there as well as a ministry partner of ours called us to invite us to lead a chapel service there today.

Hannah and Michelle faced their memories of pain, shame, embarrassment, bullying, isolation, disrespect, etc.
Hannah sang to the students with passion & as she faced her fears from her past and sang to the students. She was receiving a measure of healing herself as she ministered to the Students.

After she stepped down, I had the opportunity to speak about some of our mission trips - specifically when we were in Africa this past Fall; What we do as a ministry - and even Hannah’s story of being delivered and healed of demonic strongholds of her past. I shared that Hannah once attempted suicide while attending FA and dealt with cutting - but how CHRIST HAS SET HER FREE - RESCUED HER AND HEALED HER.

While speaking to the students I was able to tell them that every person matters and has value because we are all made in the image of God. That Jesus Christ died not only to get them to Heaven but to SAVE HEAL and DELIVER them.

I was able to share the Good News - The Gospel - the meaning of SOZO and the Blood of Christ - Resurrection Power - and appealed to the students to Surrender their life to Christ.

10-15 young people looked at me to confirm that they wanted to profess Christ as their Savior and Lord this morning. Please join me in praying for Holy Ghost Revival to permeate FA now and throughout the remaining of this year.

Whit Bass

It Happened on Tuesday, February 17 2015

2/13/2019

Tuesday, February 17, 2015: Today I visited Casey Stover, we talked about his son Lucas being sick; Casey had to stay at home with him. This made his boss mad! Casey told him, God first, family second and job third. This didn't seem to faze his boss who needed him at work. When he got back to work after being off the boss gave him a raise. Jennifer is doing well with her job; they have paid for her on-going training. I gave him an application for a credit card and told him to see Ginger's niece at Community Trust Bank. As he pays it off at the end of each month this will improve his credit score; this would help him buy a home and get out of a trailer park.

Testimony by Rev. Gary Lively

2/12/2019

Tuesday, February 12, 2019: Testimony by Rev. Gary Lively

I’ve been taking my vehicles to the local “Dream Wash” drive thru car wash for about a year now. It’s a very convenient concept and close to my home in Monroe. Over time I have developed a friendship with three of the men that walk out and direct cars into the wash. It started out by me rolling my window down as I approached and shaking hands or letting them know how much I appreciated them. At times while I was vacuuming my vehicles they would walk over to my car and strike up conversation. I would speak of the goodness of Jesus in my life and at times hand them a gospel tract as a means of encouragement. Late last year I was taking my truck thru and they asked where I got all the mud from. I told them I liked to deer hunt and that I had been hunting. They all told me how much they liked deer meat but had been a long time since they ate any. I told them I had some of last year’s meat in my freezer and I would bring a few packages. They were very appreciative when I dropped it off. I felt like this was an open door to minister on a deeper level about “giving” and how Yahweh gave us Yeshuah as the greatest gift ever. I decided to have one of the two deer I killed processed and give the entire deer to my friends at Dream Wash. Two weeks ago, I pick up my last deer of the season (125lb doe) and delivered it. Two of the three men was at work the day I arrived. They walked to my vehicle and I opened the ice chest to reveal the fresh meat they had no idea I was bringing, I even gave them the igloo ice chest the meat was delivered in. They were taken back by the generosity but I put my arms around these men and explained why I give, because Yeshuah gave eternal life to me 25 years ago! I shared my testimony of being brought from death to life. I handed them all one of my business cards and told them to call me if they ever needed prayer, had questions about biblical truth’s, or if Holy Spirit was dealing with them regarding their own eternal destiny. I pray you are encouraged find opportunities to speak boldly about out Risen and Soon Coming King. Use creative and selfless acts of kindness to demonstrate exactly what Jesus demonstrated and commanded us to “GO AND DO LIKEWISE”!

Grace and Peace

Gary Lively

Testimony by Whit Bass

2/11/2019

Saturday, February 9, 2019: Hello Robert,

While waiting for an oil change at Walmart, the Lord had a divine appointment for me today.
Today I was watching 2 African American young ladies play around - sparring one another. Like swinging at one another.

The taller girl “Neek” is the one the Lord highlighted to me. She dropped her phone and could not find it while she and her friend were swinging at one another. The phone had fallen out of her coat while tussling with her friend.
I noticed her looking for something; I thought she was looking for her keys. But she had dropped her phone and could not find it. As I watched her, I sensed the Holy Spirit nudge me to ask her if I could help her.

She agreed and we FaceTime called her phone. No ring but I was able to locate her phone by looking below one of the aisles.

She was very grateful.
As she walked off, I asked her if I could pray with her.
She declined me and said no. Not in a mean way. But said if I let you pray for me, I will start crying.
So, I proceeded to tell her that the Lord loved her so much that he would put a complete stranger in her path to tell her how much the Father loves her.

Her eyes became like a stream of rushing water. Gushing down. She was embarrassed but I told her not to be. I just kept speaking words of life over her. She never allowed me to pray for her but I told her that the Lord gave me a compassion and a love for her just as I love my own biological daughters. She looked at me and we connected. I felt that She could tell I was genuine.

I gave her my card and told her if she ever needed someone to talk to or pray with her to reach out. She does have a church background. Was familiar with prophecy she said. Please pray for Neek to receive all that OUR FATHER has for her.

Whit

Testimony by Whit Bass

2/10/2019

Saturday, February 9, 2019: Testimony by Whit Bass.
Yes Sir. I will be checking in on Michael Stephens Sunday night. He returns from work Sunday. He has surgery scheduled for Monday for his bicep again.
I’ve also been in touch with Kevin Nugent.
I met with a friend of mine struggling with alcohol and we met for about two hrs. earlier this week. He says he’s been doing better. Pleases pray for him. His name is Andy.
I surprised my wife Thursday evening with many in our fellowship attending Celebrate Recovery in Rayville. Hannah and Trey Rogers led a room packed out with 188 in attendance. A small room. They had both doors open and people were sitting in the door way because there were no other places to put a chair. I thought about inviting you but didn’t want you to feel obligated since Rayville is a good distance and I know it’s hard for you to leave Ginger.

February 14, 2015 Valentine's Day

2/9/2019

Saturday, February 14, 2015: Valentine's Day;

Ginger and I attended the funeral services for Elmer Maurice Clark; Mike Clark's father at 3 PM. It was held at First Baptist Church in West Monroe; Feazel Chapel. The chapel was full and Rev. Woods Watson conducted the first part of the service, he did a great job smooth and professional. Mike Clark spoke from his heart filled with the Holy Spirit for the second half of the service. I have never been at a funeral service where there was so much faith and power of the Holy Spirit. Mr. Clark was a man full of faith and was found in the move of the Holy Spirit in his day, knowing the signs of the time. At the end of the service Mike talked about salvation in Jesus name and eternal judgment because this is what his father would want him to do. He gave an alter call for salvation and prayer for healing, two people came up. Mike's mother full of faith and confidence leaped to her feet and prayed for both people along with the ministers. I have never been in a funeral service like this in my life and what joy it was.