Farm Prayer Event Like Woodstock?!

On Friday Night October 16th we have an opportunity in Roanoke, VA to make a difference in our communities, country, and world. Yeah, that is right. I am actually crazy enough to believe that God has organized a one night all night prayer and worship meeting that can have a big impact on lives world-wide and could be the start of something special . . . or at least a continuation of the already special something started long ago in the garden. We don't expect 500,000 people but . . . you could be there. Mark your calendar and travel to a place known as Taylor's Farm (not Yagurs Farm in NY!)

After missing the 1969 Woodstock festival Joni Mitchell wrote a song called "Woodstock." Here are some of the lyrics: "We are stardust, We are golden, And we've got to get ourselves back to the garden."

Well, some of the woodstock generation made it back to the garden due to the Jesus Revolution of the 60's and 70's. I believe God has called me to organize a one night all night "prayer march" on a farm near Roanoke, VA. It will begin Friday night, October 16 at 7:30 and last through the night. Perhaps God will use us to help others get back to the garden or return there ourselves . . . Here are some of the things you would need to know for this night.

1. There will be Live music
2. There will be Prayer groups meeting on the grass to pray in 45 minute bursts
3. Each prayer group will have a prayer leader and will be organized around various specific themes. In other words, we won't be sitting around sharing prayer requests.
3. Midnight bonfire with prayer and music
4. Smores and drinks provided
5. Bring your own blankets and/or chairs
6. More info to come later

I will be taking these night marches on the road to Uganda and the Philippines later this year. Mind you, this is nothing new in the annals of Christianity. However, it is what God has called me to do so there you have it. I only expect God to show up and change lives, perhaps some folks will get healed, etc. It will be something special.

This began one day while reading the book of Joshua, chapters 9-10. Then came these verse sand the calling: "So Joshua came upon them (5 kings and their armies) suddenly by marching all night from Gilgal. And the Lord confounded them before Isreael, with a great slaughter at Gibeon . . . the Lord threw large stones from heaven on them . . ." Joshua 10:9-11. The next day the sun stood still. God is calling us to fight in prayer on behalf of others and this is what we shall do the night of October 16, 2009!

For more info or if you would like to help in any way (prayer leaders, setup, advance prayer, finances, etc) call me at 540-353-6370 or email me at tapreach@yahoo.com.

Isaiah 1:21-26 Devotion

Isaiah 1:21-26 Text

How the faithful city has become a harlot, she who was full of justice! Righteousness once lodged in her, but now murderers. Your silver has become dross, your drink diltued with water. Your rulers are rebels and companions of thieves; everyone loves a bribe and chases after rewards. They do not defend the orphan, nor does the widow's plea come before them. Therefore the Lord God of hosts, the Mighty One of Israel, declares, "Ah, I will be relieved of My adversaries and avenge myself on My foes. I will also turn My hand against you, and will smelt away your dross as with lye and will remove all your alloy. Then I will restore your judges as at first, and your counselors as at the beginning; after that you will be called the city of righteousness."

Isaiah 1:21-26 Devotion

What stands out here is the definition of what makes a person, city, people, or nation a faithful city or a city of righteousness. This is all very practical stuff. First, we see that the once faithful city is thus no longer but rather a whore. But note at the end of this passage that once again they will be a city of righteousness and that restoration happens. This is encouraging to all people everywhere-- that restoration is possible. However, the process of being made that way appears from this passage to be painful. It is one of discipline.

Note also the things that constitute unfaithfulness as listed here. Namely,

murder: are there any of us who hate others and speak to them or about them as Jesus has forbidden in the Sermon on the Mount?
rebellious rulers: If I am a person of authority am I rebellious against the Lord? What about the rulers in our society?
Loves a bribe: are we easily bought so that others suffer. Do we show favoritism based on favors given to us?
Chases after rewards: do I obey Christ out of love for Him or am I chasing after rewards? Do I do good in order to receive a good pay-off for my good deeds?
Not defending the orphan and widow: this seems to always come up in the OT (and also the NT) and it is time we paid attention to the orphans and the widows and not consider ministry to them as a lower tier of ministry.

Are you faithful? Are you considered righteous? Take a look at this passage to see how God defines such terms. They have to do with action on behalf of others and not treating others badly.

The Exciting Fuga Island Project

More than Five Years Ago God gave a vision for reaching and using a small, primitive island in the Philippines for His purposes. We are seeing that vision come to certain fruition and are excited to share with you what is happening. Here is a history of what has happened thus far!

1. 2004: A handful of believers began urgently praying at a campground facility on the South China Sea in the Philippines.

2. 2005: Todd and other Filipino Pastors lead a team to Fuga Island for evangelism.
3. 2006: Pastor Allan Bagoisian commits to pastoring a church on Fuga with in a dilapidated church building.

4. 2007: A second combined US and Filipino team goes to Fuga to do further evangelism and medical missions. A continued response to the gospel with baptisms.

5. 2008: A third US and Filipino team goes in; Orchard Hills Church in Virginia rebuilds the one church building on the island.

6. 2009: A fourth return trip to Fuga island doing evangelism and more baptisms; A boat is purchased for the ministry on Fuga Island through donations; Two more Filipino pastors commit to ministry on Fuga Island; A new church plant begins on the eastern side of the island with reports of an overflowing house church.

7. 2009: A new church plant begins in Taggat, Claveria under the direction of Pastor Glenn Pedronan, Philippines. This house church is already overcrowded also. Taggat is the launch point for boats to go on the three hour journey to the island and is known as "Fuga Village."

8. We have begun supplemental financial support for the pastors who are sacrificing great comforts to serve the Lord on the island.

9. Pastor Allan has married a school-teacher on the island.

Fuga Island Project Future Plans

1. Purchase land for the church plant in Taggat, Claveria

2. Build two new churches, one in Taggat and one on the Island

3. See the permanent establishment of a second pastoral couple on the island.

4. A 5th US/Filipino trip in April 2010 to do medical and evangelistic missions

Would you like to get involved in this Project?

1. Pray for the Fuga Island Project and Vision

2. Go with us to Fuga or Taggat in April 2010. Part of the team will go to the island and part can stay behind and minister in Taggat (the launch site for the boats). Some are fearful of the boat-ride but you can still go and stay in Taggat! We will do medical missions and evangelism, church planting during this trip.

3. Consider helping us buy land, build churches, and support the pastors on the island. Current estimated cost for the completion of the Project as it now stands: $20,000-25,000

To Donate to the Fuga Island Project mark your donations for Fuga Island and send to:

World Impact Now, PO Box 20852, Roanoke, VA 24018