MISSION JOURNAL - OCTOBER 2006

Monday, October 2, 2006

It is hard to believe that this day has come... our second crusade in India... our second pastors' conference... our second opportunity to impact one of the most populated areas of the world for Jesus Christ.

And as we embark for Kurnool on this journey ordained by God, guided by the Holy Spirit and begun in the name of Jesus, we do so with the expectation of His anointing and power. This is a mission to win souls for the Kingdom and to train pastors to build and empower the Body of Christ.

We are expecting a great harvest and a great outpouring of miracles, signs and wonders that proclaim His glory.

Tuesday October 3, 2006

24 hours later.... We're here! ...safe and sound in Hyderabad (#1 on the Map). All the luggage made it and we got to the hotel around 1 am... Now it is off to bed for a good nights sleep.

Tomorrow, we will complete our 16 member team when we meet up with three of our members who arrived last week and have been traveling around the country teaching on empowering the widows. More on that later.

We will leave here around 3 tomorrow on a 4 hour bus ride to Kurnool (#2 on the map) where we will do our crusade and pastoral training. We will then spend some time in spiritual preparation for the beginning of the event on Thursday. Please keep us in prayer. Remember, in this part of the world we are 9.5 hours ahead of eastern time.

It is amazing how the Lord moves us to where he wants us to be. Originally, this 4 day crusade and pastoral training, or redemption festival as they call it here, was scheduled to be in Vishakapatnam but the land on which it was to be held was owned in part by a devout Hindu and when he got word of what was to be held there, he withdrew the offer.

The event was then moved to Kurnool. Interestingly this town has a Christian heritage and God is using this to gather a multitude of pastors for the conference. We have also secured the use of 100 trucks that will go out into the small communities all around the region and bring in those who could not come, including the lame, blind and affirmed. Many of you have already to the $20,000 to make this truck ministry happen and we are truly grateful. We are certain that God will bless this effort in a might way.

Three of our team came to India several days ago and have been traveling around the region ministering to the widows. Carol Marie Smith, Judy Moore and Peggy Powers come to this land with a burden for the widows. In India, the widows are outcasts. In fact in days gone by, the surviving Hindu wife was burned alive on the funeral pyre of her dead husband. Things have gotten better in that they are no longer killed, but instead become outcasts of society with no purpose or support. Our "women of might" have come to teach them that they are now "Brides of Christ" and are called to rolls of ministry and prayer within the body. What a blessing. We will give you details of their experience later this week. They will rejoin the group tomorrow.

And now some really great news... Miracle Network TV will be recording Saturday and Sunday evening's crusade. We don't know when it will air or whether it will be on the net, but we will let you know as soon as we hear. This is something that Bishop Earnest, the head of Mana Ministries (our host) was able to line up. This may lead to bigger things... PLEASE, keep it in prayer.

Praise God, we are blessed to have an incredible team assembled here. Each member brings certain strengths and giftings that He will use. Take a minute now and meet the group.

Dr. Pete Sulack: Minister of the Gospel, chiropractor and founder of Matthew 10 Ministries-will preach at services each night. Dr. Pete, his wife Stephanie, and their three sons, Isaiah, Eli, and Ashton live in Knoxville, Tennessee. He is the owner of Exodus Chiropractic, a Christ centered chiropractic clinic focusing on healing and maintaining God's temple, the human body. While on a mission trip to Africa, God showed him a vision for the world and called him to go after souls for the Kingdom, hence the birth of Matthew 10 Ministries. Dr. Pete's vision is to bring 100,000,000 souls into the Kingdom of God. On our first crusade in April of this year we saw nearly 50,000 people come forward to accept Christ. Click here to watch the 7 minute video about that trip.

Dr. Matt Pamer: Chiropractor-will be in charge of the healing clinics during the day. Matt and his wife of 1 year Jenny, live in Mansfield, Ohio and work in the family owned chiropractic clinics. December. Matt met Dr. Pete several years ago at a seminar. They stayed in touch off and on until the Lord lead Dr. Pete to call Dr. Matt and extend the invitation to him and his whole family of chiropractors. From early childhood, he knew he was destined to touch the world in some way. This will be his second mission trip to India. He looks forward with eager anticipation to seeing God's hand move again in these wonderful people.

Dr. Mackenzie Pamer: Chiropractor-will work with the healing clinics during the day. Yet another Chiropractor in the Pamer family tree, Mackenzie lives in Dublin Ohio. Over the last several years, she has been sensing a growing manifestation of the Holy Spirit in her soul. This is also her second mission trip to India with Matthew 10 Ministries. With God as the author and perfector of our faith, she loves to see Him in action. She sees a real "God Hole" in India with a people trapped in bondage. For her, seeing lives changed and people accepting salvation in Jesus Christ is what it is all about.

Dr. Jeremiah Schreiber: Chiropractor-will work with the healing clinics during the day. Jeremiah, his wonderful wife of 10 years, Tiffany and their 4 boys, Joshua, Elijah, Jeremiah, Judah live in Erie, Pennsylvania. Jeremiah is the owner of River of Life Chiropractic, a Christ centered office whose main goal is to teach people that God heals from the inside out. He also reaches out to the community by speaking on health issues as well as preaching the word of God. His desire is to see the Kingdom preached in word and power. Jeremiah is also a returning Matthew 10 vet.

Dr. Dale Capela :Chiropractor-will work with the healing clinics during the day; Joel , his wife Lydia and their son Ty (17 months), live in Wooster, OH. He is Dr. Joel's brother in law. (Lydia and Rachel are sisters.) He and Joel had done a "Feed the Hungry" mission trip to Mexico together, but this is his first trip with Matthew10. Dale's desire is to grow and expand his vision as God uses him. "I want God to use me and stretch me. These people need Jesus!" His reason for being here is simple. "I want to be part of the harvest.

Dr. Misty Marin : Chiropractor-will work with the healing clinics during the day; Misty comes to us from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where she owns and operates The Chiropractic Healing and Wellness Center. She came to the group through her friendship with Dr. McKenzie. Even with the referral she took 2 days to pray and decide . Misty is looking for those full and real experiences in her walk with God. And although she comes to India with no real specific expectations, she believes she will see many salvations and miracles. Her only desire is to be used to the fullest.

Dr. Joel Freeman : Chiropractor-will work with the healing clinics during the day; Joel , his wife Rachel and their 4 children, Jale (10), Malachi (6), Evangeling (5), and Matthias (2), live in Fort Wayne, Indiana where he owns New Life Chiropractic Center. He was instrumental in founding the Vineyard Church of Ft. Wayne. Joel had hoped to have been on the last crusade and is very excited to be part of the team this go around. He longs to walk in the fullness of Christ and to see and experience the power of God on a whole new level. His heart's desire is to touch as many people as possible with the love of Christ.

Bishop Tony Slay, Th.D.: Pastor-will minister during the Pastor's conference. Tony, his wife Elaine, and their twin 12 year old daughters Amy and Rachel, hail from Jacksboro, Tennessee. Tony is the CEO of Ministry International Inc., a ministry to ministers providing continuing education and training, free counsel and advice for those in the ministry. Tony is also an noted evangelist and has preached all over the world. He believes very much in the vision of Dr. Pete and Matthew 10 Ministries. He joins the team to follow his heart and help to equip the pastors in India. He will be teaching on activating spiritual gifts and on the priestly tithe of those in ministry.

Rev. Micah Pelkey: Pastor-will minister during the pastors conference; Micah, his wife Angel and his 2 daughters, Brooklyn and Jalyn live in Mansfield Ohio. Micah is the Senior Pastor at Citi Church, Mansfield, and Citi Church, Bucyrus. Micah's desire is to see God's hand move in mighty and supernatural ways and to help raise up powerful teams of pastors in India to minister to the new souls God is entrusting to them, and that is why he believes he was lead to return.. Micah will be teaching at the pastors' conference on faith and perseverance.

Gary Skeen: minister with the team. Gary, his wife Penny and their son, Christian live in Knoxville, Tennessee. Gary is a security analyst for LeGacy Corporation. Gary has served on numerous mission teams around the world. In addition, he and his wife pastor the "Fire on the Mountain" ministry in their home. They converted their 2000 sq/ft basement into a 130 seat meeting place that hosts dynamic speakers from around the world. He shares Dr. Pete's vision for 100,000,000 souls and joins the team for the second time as our head of security.

Kit Keener:: Minister with the team. Kit, his wife, Dona, and their 2 daughters Krisha and Jenna live in Knoxville, Tennessee. Kit is general contractor specializing in home construction. But he like to think of himself as a "Kingdom Builder". Kit and Dona felt the Lord calling them to serve "children and widows of the East." They didn't understand at first... Then the tsunami hit. Now they feel called to combine the ages and build orphanages where the children are taught and nurtured by the widows. When Dr. Pete suggested that Kit come to India, he knew it was of the Lord. Kit is also the designer of the Empty Tomb Medalians being offered as a partnership premium. Please Click here to learn more.

Alicia Eason: Coordinator for the trip/God's serving angel to the ministry! One of the most bubbly, energetic balls of energy on this trip is Alicia. She and her husband of one year, live in Knoxville where she serves as Dr. Pete's office manager and Matthew10 mission coordinator. She is very involved in all aspects of the mission. This is Alicia's second mission trip, and she feels called to serve both the Indian people we see, and the team. She says she has experienced the privileges of being a child of God and wants everyone to have that experience.

Carol Marie Smith: minister with the team, and widows ministry. Carol Marie is no stranger to the mission field and has traveled to Africa, India, Central and South America. Carol Marie is the Ministry Coordinator and Chaplain for the Widows Ministry Center in Severville, Tennessee. A widow herself, she has been called to empower the widows and represent them on Dr. Pete's board. With over 35 million widows in India, her vision is for a cottage environment to be built where the widows of India can minister to and nurture the fatherless children in the land. She teaches that God is the husband of the widow and that they are now outcasts, but royalty in the family of God. Carol Marie, Judi Moore and Peggy Powers actually came to India last week to begin establishing relationships with the church leadership and presenting this new approach to widows ministry and empowering the widows.

Judith Nichols Moore : minister with the team; widows ministry Judi is the executive director of The Widows Ministry Center in Sevierville, Tennessee. The Widows Ministry Center, an international ministry to widows, was birthed 3 years ago to fulfill the scripture found in James 1:27. " Pure religion before God the Father is this: to care for the widows and the fatherless in their distress..." Judi feels that as the church ministers to the widow, the widow rises up to be a mighty warrior of intercessory prayer. The widows are also called to bring in the last day harvest. She travels throughout the US and into third world countries to share with the church this new revelation for the last days. Judi is a wife and mother of 2 grown children. She and her husband Dan partner together in benevolence for the widow the fatherless and the poor. Carol Marie and Dr. Pete asked here to come and help seed this new word into these women and help win the souls of India. She is expecting to see the glory of God fall in a way that India has never seen before and for them to come new understanding of what it means to care for God's heart...the widow, the fatherless and the poor.

Peggy Powers : praise and worship/ widows ministry . Peggy joins us from Knoxville Tennessee. There she manages the optical department at Sam's Wholesale Club, but actually has a degree in music education and plays guitar for worship at Parkwest Church of God. Peggy got additional training at Lionheart Acts House of Worship, a ministry center modeled after the International House of Pratyer in Kansas City . There she learned the art of worship and separating yourself to perform for an audience of one. Dr. Pete recognized her ability to usher in the presence of the Lord through her music and worship and asked her to join the team. She feels her mission here is to do just that and cut the the darkness through song. She spent her first few days in India with Carol Marie and Judy ministering to the widows. She expects to see the eyes of India opened to the one true God and to the one way of salvation through Jesus Christ. She believes that worship is the hinge that will open that door.

Mike Wadel : Documentarian/Story Teller/Media Specialist. Mike and his wife Jinger live in Chattanooga. Together they have 4 children ranging in age from 22 to 16; Joshua, Lyndsi, Houston, Trent and are expecting their first grand baby in November. Together, Mike and Jinger have several advertising agencies and a production company in Chattanooga, . About 2 years ago, the Lord showed Mike the need for production support in the mission field. "We need to give them the tools to tell the story of what God is doing around the world and to help them raise the support they need to continue. That is the mission that God has called Mike to. Since that calling he has traveled to Ecuador several times, Honduras, the Galapagos Islands, India and various places in the US. He will document this trip with video, and provide web updates.

Please continue to pray for the team, and especially those who will come to the Deliverance Festival... we sense that God is about to do mighty things here. And remember, internet access can be a bit iffy in this part of the world, so if it take a day or two to update the site, please keep checking back. We are safe and in God's hands... we are just going about our Father's business... God Bless You All....