5000 View the Crucifixion of Christ
by Bill and Linda Campbell
November 22, 2007
To all of our friends,
Souls Added to the Kingdom
The ministry in Kenya resulted in souls being added to the kingdom day by day. The new Christians were baptized in the river. There was much rejoicing and singing. This town has been known for its disunity and jealousy among those that are called by God’s name. On the final day, a special luncheon was held for the pastors of city. All of the pastors were introduced at the crusade. The entire town was amazed. They said they have never seen pastors from different churches doing anything together. Pray that this young seed continues to grow. In the evening, the film “The Passion” was shown with many responding to Jesus.
Fulfillment of a Vision
Pastor Bill and the team are in Gulu, Uganda this week. The Lord has once again opened the door to go into Pabo Refugee Camp. Pabo is the largest IDP (internally displaced persons) camp in Uganda. It is the home of over 60,000 people. Each family has a small one room hut. Most families have been in these crowded conditions for over seventeen years. Two years ago, the Lord told Bill that he was going to allow him into the camps to train the pastors and leaders on how to become a person that can carry God’s presence. God has given us a small window of opportunity to reach them before they will be returning to sub camps and eventually their own villages. Daily pastors and leaders were being trained on how to draw close to the heart of the Father and carry His glory.
Thousands View the Life of Christ
A large white tarp has been spread over the water tower. Each evening when it gets dark, gospel movies are being shown to the general camp. An estimated 5,000 people watched as the life and crucifixion of Jesus was vividly displayed on the screen. Their hearts were moved by such love. 5 or 600 people responded to the message and gave their lives to Christ. The pastors in the camp will be challenged to find and disciple these people.
A Church is Born
Pastor Bosco, our Gulu leader, took part of the team to a sub camp. Bill found that this small camp did not have a church. The twenty Christians gathered for prayer and a time of encouragement. One of our Faith Bible School students from the Gulu center is becoming a carrier of God’s presence. He said “yes” to the cry of the people to become their pastor. Some of you birthed this church through your intercession. God bless you.
“Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.” Is 60:1
Inner Healing
Father God loves all of His children and longs for them to be made whole.
He has been revealing to me that there are hidden secrets and unhealed pain in many of our children. Small groups of children have been coming to my house for dinner and a time of ministry. My heart was broken at the revelation of how many of our children have been wounded. The precious, gentle Holy Spirit washed away painful memories and healed deep inner wounds. After ministry time, we played games and acted really silly. Over the next few days, I observed the joy radiating from young faces. Shame has forever been replaced with the Father’s love.
Children Having Dreams and Visions
I am spending time teaching the children about the person of the Holy Spirit. I spoke to them about God pouring out His Spirit on all flesh according to Joel and Acts to empower them to become bold witnesses. God is already giving our children dreams and visions. They are coming to me almost daily for further understanding. God has been revealing to the teenaged girls the urgent need to pray, and small teams have been meeting in the hall at Faith to intercede for the children’s home. God is looking for hearts turned toward Him and is calling forth kingdom warriors. After teaching on the Holy Spirit, we prayed and the children were filled with the Spirit. These children have been chosen by the Lord and put into this Faith family for “such a time as this”.
The Holy Spirit is Poured Out as a River
Pastor Bill and I have been ministering is separate churches in order to touch more people. I have been speaking on The Well of Salvation and The River of the Holy Spirit. The two Sundays I taught this, it poured rain. We had to stop the service because the words could not be heard over the pounding on the roof. It was a physical sign to what was happening in the spirit. The Holy Spirit came upon the congregations and filled them to overflowing. Most of the church was speaking in tongues. The Holy Spirit manifested His presence in a wave of healing among the people. The love of God was shining in their eyes. It was so beautiful because Pastor Josiah and I were able to pray for our Hope children to be filled with the Holy Spirit. The worship team ushered in the sweet presence of the Holy Spirit which remained on the people.
The seeds that have been planted here are revealing “first the blade, then the head, and some the full grain” Mark 4:8
Please continue to pray. The Lord is calling to bring in the harvest. Be blessed.
Pastor Bill and Linda Campbell