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Testimony by Rev. Andy Magee

4/30/2017

"Come, see a man who told me everything that I did. Can this be the Christ?”
(John 4:29)

I once had entered a new position in my job and had two young lieutenants stop by
to visit me before they deployed to Iraq. In the middle of conversation with them,
the Holy Spirit imprinted the word “death” in my mind. This was extremely troubling
to me, and I recall wondering what this could mean? So, while I halfheartedly
listened to them talk, my mind was seeking the Lord for wisdom. I asked God for a
door to interject the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ to them, because I realized
that one or both young officers may not be around much longer. As we said good
bye and I watched them walk away, I remember (in prayer) binding and breaking
any operation that this spirit of death had over one or the both. I recall saying, “May
this NOT be so, in the name of Jesus Christ!” Several years later, I was in Iraq, and
I was pondering this event in my mind wishing I could remember who those
lieutenants were that day in my office. While pondering this, a young Captain came
and asked if he could join me in my walk, and it was at this time the Holy Spirit spoke
to me saying, “He is the one.” When confirming this with this officer, I began
unashamedly sharing this testimony with him, and while listening he showed me
the goose bumps on his arm. You see, it was several weeks after that one day
meeting that he was blasted into the air by a road side bomb explosion. All said,
death did not have its way with him, and this testimony caused him to encounter a
real and loving God through the words of a servant. Praise the Lord!
In Christ,
Andy Magee

Testimony by Bro. Gary Lively

4/29/2017

I met a host of Brothers in Christ at Harvest Foods in Bawcomville Good Friday for a few hours of mission work. We met to pair up (Mk 6:7) and go into the community to share the love of Jesus with people. Myself and Tim Smith teamed up and headed into the neighborhood to penetrate the darkness (Isaiah 9:2, LK 1:79) with the Light of the World, Jesus (JN 8:12). We began to drive and pray and ask Holy Spirit to lead us (John 16:13) to people that needed to hear a message of hope or to someone needing a physical touch from Yeshua. We stopped at the local laundromat first and encountered the owner sitting out front on a small bench. I had a few tracts in my hand and he asked me not to leave such in his place of business. Tim was sitting beside him and I knelt beside him and told him we had not planned to leave anything but rather desired to encounter people that we could speak face-to-face with to share to Gospel (good news). When I asked him about his faith in Christ he only mentioned being Catholic and nothing about a personal relationship with Jesus (2 Tim 3:5) and soon got up walked off. We got in our car and began to drive and pray in the spirit (Eph 6:18, Jude 1:20) seeking an encounter with someone who was hungry. Soon we met a young man walking so I slowed down, rolled down my window and asked if we could pray with him. He seemed anxious to meet with us. Stacy confessed to simply walking and pondering his life. School was not working out, he attempted to join the military but that didn't work out either. He confessed to occasional marijuana use. That opened a door for Tim Smith to share his testimony of deliverance from drugs and alcohol. As Tim looked Stacy directly in the eye and boldly spoke of Yahweh's love, quoted scripture to confirm what he was saying Stacy began to weep and became very broken. We laid hands on him and began to call out to heaven on his behalf and speak new life into him, Stacy began to smile as he sensed and felt the tangible presence of Holy Spirit. Stacy thanked us and walked away free (John 8:36) from the guilt and bondage that held him captive.
I am thankful for the hearts of men like James Morris who is seeking to be a catalyst for change in this area. It’s an honor to walk with James and be about Yahweh’s business (LK 2:49, Matt 28:19).
Grace and Peace

Testimony by Rev. Gary Lively

4/28/2017

Thursday, April 27, 2017: Last week on my way to work I stopped at the Daily Press
Chevron on Garrett Rd for gas. I finished pumping gas and walked inside to wash
my hands. As I entered the store I noticed two State Troopers sitting in the dining
area eating breakfast. As I passed by them headed to the restroom I felt Holy Spirit
prompting me to encourage them. While washing my hands I was reminded of an
encounter I had 22 years ago in Franklin Parish with Mark Jones, a State Trooper
(still active on the force). Mark is part of my testimony. He stopped me around 2 am
one morning soon after I left a bar very intoxicated. That was a major wake up call
for me at the time as I knew my life was headed for destruction if I stayed the course
I was on. After recounting the story in my mind and becoming very emotional because
of the pit Yahweh had brought me out of I walked out and approached the table where
the two troopers were sitting. I knelt down and apologized for interrupting their meal.
They were very cordial and asked how they could help me. I told them I was O k but
wanted to thank them for what they were doing in protecting and serving the people
of our State. I shared my story of deliverance and faith in Jesus and told them about
my encounter with Mark Jones many years ago and how I felt he was an instrument
used to get my attention and realize the higher call that was on my life. They looked
at me and said they were both talking about Mark Jones before I walked up. I
encouraged them and walked away confident I had been obedient to the Holy Spirit
prompting. I wept most of the way to Delhi having had a fresh revelation of my
sinfulness and HIS Holiness. Realizing my hopeless state and eternal destiny in a
place called hell had adversity had not overtaken me to the point that I yielded my
life and will to Jesus. I would not trade this life and journey for anything or anyone.

JESUS IS KING!

Grace and Peace Gary

Whit Bass Ministry at the Richland Parish Detention Center

4/27/2017

Whit Bass Ministry at the Richland Parish Detention Center

4/27/2017

Attached are a few pictures of the 13 ladies we were permitted to baptize. One lady wept under the presence and enormity of the moment. Another asked if her old life of drugs and dope could be put to death. I had taught from Romans 6. Dying with Jesus and being raised to walk in newness of Life. The body of SIN being done away with. We prayed right there
to renounce a spirit of bondage and the bondage of drugs. The. Immersed her in baptism. It was AMAZING!!!!

Our Ministry page is: www.hestillrescues.com

It Happened on Monday, April 24, 2017

4/26/2017

Reverend Whit Bass baptized 13 at the Richland Parish
Detention Center today.

It Happened on Sunday, March 18, 2012

4/25/2017

Neil Powers came to see me this morning for prayer. Neil and his wife Mei
are leaving for Brazil on Tuesday on a mission trip. As I prayed the spirit of
prophecy came over me and I was able to encourage him.

It Happened on Sunday, March 18, 2012

4/24/2017

Jerry Coley related this story that happened this week. He got a call from Jorge
Curtidor thanking him and the group that befriended him here. He had moved to
New Jerseys to be with his children. He was overjoyed with what God has done
for him. He is now a manager with a company that has given him his own truck
to drive; he has purchased a house on one acre of land. He is grateful at the
blessing of the Lord and never thought that these good things would happen to
him. One-on-one relationships work!

It Happened on Sunday, August 16, 2012

4/23/2017

Our life group attended the wedding of Jorge Curtidor and provided the reception
at the Twin City Bible Church. Jorge is being discipled by Jerry Coley. Jorge just
got out of prison for doing drugs. His new wife Yoddy just got out of “Rays of
Sunshine” this morning. It is a faith based rehabilitation facility. Both have recently
gotten saved. They have been living together for six years and have four children.
As I was preparing to go to the wedding I felt that God wanted me be their
chauffeur for the evening. After the wedding, I opened the door for them and carried
them to the “Olive Garden.” I opened the door for them later at the Holiday Inn later.
I was asked to join the party at the Olive Garden. I had the opportunity to toast the
couple and pray for them. They have nothing and were gratefully for all that was
done for them. Our class also paid for the evening meal and the stay at the Holiday
Inn. They were blessed immeasurably.

It Happened on Thursday, July 30, 2012

4/22/2017

Jerry Coley wanted me to meet with him and his new disciple Jorge Curtidor.
Jerry is like a new father with this young Spanish man. Jorge was born in New
Orleans and was raised in a crack house with his mother. Jorge was raised in
a rough setting that has shaped who he is today. The pastor of Twin Cities Bible
Church contacted Jerry and asked him if he would mentor Jorge. Jorge has
recently gotten out of jail for dealing in dope. He has been living with his girlfriend
now for six years and now they have four children. Jorge doesn’t want to go
back to prison, because that would separate him from his children. His girlfriend
is in a half-way-house herself. With the help of the church and Jerry he has hope
that things can be better. Jorge is working two jobs and has not asked for money.
He will be getting married on August 16th. Jerry and I plan to pay for his tux and
attend the wedding. Today we had a good visit, went back to the church to see
what he has been doing as a maintenance man. We prayed for Jorge and his
new life in God. He is very grateful.