Praise the Lord, all his heavenly hosts, you his servants who do his will. (Ps. 103:21)

Praise the Lord, all His works everywhere in His dominion. Praise the Lord, my soul. (Ps. 103:22)

Praise the Lord, all you nations; extol Him, all you peoples. (Ps. 117:1)

Praise the Lord, all you servants of the Lord who minister by night in the house of the Lord. (Ps. 134:1)

I will praise the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. (Ps. 146:2)

And again, “Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles; let all the peoples extol Him.” (Ro. 15:11)

“…because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 1:5-7).

Dear PTH Friends,

In good times and hard times, “… it is fitting to praise Him!” (Ps. 147:1b). 

Early this morning, Evelyn received word that her older brother passed away.  Please keep Evelyn and her family / extended family in prayer.    Evelyn, Lewis and their family are incredible God-fearing people who love and trust the Lord in all things.  Pray for peace and God’s anointing as they walk through their loss and the process of making arrangements.  Evelyn is the PTH Worship Leader and dear friend of PTH!

Also, continue to pray for Becky Heinsley’s divine healing.  A few days ago, an e-mail went out on her behalf.  She had 2 strokes and remains in the hospital with minimal improvement … but God!  Becky is also a very dear friend to PTH and many!

Next week is the first PTH Holy Spirit Encounter Conference of 2014, in Grovetown, Georgia.    Keep Nancy and PTH team in prayer as they are currently ministering in the Georgia / S.Carolina area.  Check the website for details: 

We just learned that Becky Heinsley was taken to the Emergency Room this morning.  She apparently was unresponsive.  Please be praying for her as God ministers healing to her and peace to her family.  

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 I just wanted to personally thank you all for you prayers.  I am happy to report I am feeling stronger everyday.  Yesterday, my stitches were removed and the Dr. is amazed at the progress / condition of my “flap”.  Apparently, I am weeks ahead in the healing progress … Like I said, thank you for your prayers

It wasn’t long after checking in, that I was whisked away to be prepped for the procedure.   Not sure why I had “easier” in my mind for this surgery compared to initially burn/skin grafts.  I guess because I didn’t have to go through the “roasting” process as I did the first time around.  Needless to say, the more I listened to the nitty gritty details , the more I was now feeling somewhat like a plucked chicken. I wasn’t prepared to hear what I was hearing … “thigh on neck” …. 9- 10 hours long, etc.  In 10 minutes time, since I left Mitch’s company,  I had been transformed: chicken, plucked chicken, and now plucked chicken in headlights.   I must say, I was full of God’s peace and I know it was because of your prayers.  I was grateful the Dr. was willing to call Mitch and let him know I’d be a little late … about 6 hours late

Nancy has been talking “shift” for some time now in regards to The Lord shifting, etc. Well, Nancy got a  “shift” too.  Mitch stayed with me the first week while in the hospital. Then I had to stay in the area for follow-up appointments so I was so glad she was willing to take a shift .  

In 3-4 months, I will come back to New York for the second and last phase of this “flap.”  But not nearly as invasive; 1 or 2 days in hospital, and a few follow-up appointments.  Between now and then, I will have to attend to the edges of my flap; daily dressings, etc. …. But no more neck brace

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Nancy is in New York with Sarah after Sarah finished her
surgery and got out of the hospital Saturday. 
Nancy reports that “everything is going so well !!!  It’s absolutely amazing !!!”  Sarah has one more appointment to get
stitches out and they will come back to Alaska on Sunday 1/22. 

Please don’t stop praying. 
All is well because of your prayers. 
God is so faithful and will continue to heal and bless Sarah. 

They are also enduring New York City in winter storms –
walking snowy streets, hailing taxis, but enjoying New York amenities like
fresh bagels while they are there. 

All to say, Sarah is doing very well and so is Nancy.  Thank you for your prayers as Sarah continues
this healing process.

Love & Blessings,

Debbie Grimes, Director

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Everything is going as hoped.  She has good blood flow in her graft
areas.  They are taking her off some of
the sleeping meds to wake her up and remove the breathing tube. 

 Please continue to pray for her.  Listen to what the Lord is saying.

 Thank you and many blessings as you pray and intercede.

Nancy

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12-02-2013

Dear PTH Friends,

Listen to the “sound”.  Listen to what the Word of the Lord is saying in this hour.  Listen to the praise, prayers and prophesies.   What does the Lord have in store for this next season? Or maybe I need to back up a little and get through this current season first! So, back to the question:  “What does the Lord have in store?  I don’t know …. However, I do know if He is saying listen, He must be wanting us to hear what He has in store…. the sound …

Do you find this to be true:?   When we listen, there is a natural response and so human nature to hear reports / go with the symptoms from various angles and entities and then start voicing “that language.”… speaking that “sound”…. good or bad news, our “human side” can’t help but react.   

“But our citizenship is in heaven.” (Phil 3:20) …. not here on earth – and our battle is not flesh and blood (Eph 6:12).  We live by Kingdom Purposes …. the “sound” that lines up with the WORD.  Yes, the battle is recognized, but the end result …. the end report is that God wins.  And if God be for us, who can be against us? 

So, that is why I am writing.  So many are praying and PTH is so appreciative.  Yet, I wanted to let you know the battle is tough.  The good news is that is generally a good indication of the battle in the spiritual realm… and God is in control, regardless how things look, or how long it takes for relief to come.  Remember the story of Daniel and Michael, the angel? (Daniel, chap. 10)  Can’t you just hear Daniel’s plea? … “Man, Michael!  Where’ve you been? …

So thank you, on behalf of PTH, for your prayer coverages.  Prayer is key to releasing His Word and so vital in this hour!  I know many of you probably already join with others regularly in prayer, but if you’ve never had the opportunity to connect with another(s), I just encourage you to go for it and call or meet with a friend(s).  It is powerful and the enemy doesn’t like it!

“Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. (Ecc 4:12).”  Our Words, when we pray God’s Word are powerful!
On the flip side, the enemy knows negativity, or nay-saying tears down and so he’s right in the mix trying to get his two cents in as well.  Like Job’s story and his friends in Job 19:1 & 2:  “Then Job answered and said:  “How long will you torment my soul, And break me in pieces with words?”

Our words are powerful!  True, there may be all sorts of circumstances, storms, issues “words of medical reports” and they have the power to torment to one’s soul… God / Job said it to be so!  

Listen to the “sound” of words around you; words we speak, words we hear; even words we say over / to ourselves.  Humbling to think the weightiness of our words hold!  Thank God, He loves to hear our prayers, praise and prophesy when they line up with HIS REPORT!… HIS WORD!   

Nancy shared that Henry said the Lord recently told him it would be rough but there is an end.  And how awesome to know that when the Lord speaks, HE  loves to quote Himself :  “I will make “the rough ways smooth” (Is. 42:16)

So, I am beseeching all of us, to be a cord of 3 (Ecc.4:12)  through this season and pray for HIS strength and revelation, etc. to reign down as we approach this 2014 season.  Let our sound be what the LORD is saying … has already spoken!

Pray as the Lord leads and let us all stay connected in some way; unity .  
Please pray specifically for Nancy: strength, health, revelation, etc.  as she  listens to the Lord in regards to 2014; and as she leads PTH in the plans of the Lord.  I know the Lord is stirring a powerful Word in her.  She is excited about it but it is definitely been somewhat like a “Dan and Mike” story.

Also, please keep Rose S. in prayer (PTH Assistant Direct in Georgia).  Her spirit is strong, yet her body is still on the “rough path” …. but God said “HE WILL MAKE THE ROUGH WAYS SMOOTH.” 

God is LOVE!  LOVE is God!  In Him there is not fear.  1 Jo. 4:18 “There is no fear in love; but perfect love cast out fear, because fear involves torment…”   It is no wonder the enemy is tries to torment us in various ways … he’s trying to cast fear.  …. But we HAVE His perfect Love, because of who He is!  Amen!

Sincerely,
Sarah Tarter,
PTH Prayer Facilitator

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Nov. 3, 2013

Dear Point To Hope Friends,

It is hard to believe, in the last six weeks,  PTH has just finished hosting two Holy Spirit Encounter conferences (Ketchikan & Ohio), and multiple ministry meetings in between.  “Where are the reports, you might be asking????”   As a special education teacher in the public school system, I’ve come to realized some students just do their homework in their heads, instead of on paper.  So that is where the report has been… in my head. 

Still, miracles and “His Power Demonstrated” continue with or without reports; thank you for your prayers!  God is doing so many individual and corporate miracles and healings in this hour.  Subtle and bold, He is always working on our behalf, whether we can see it or not, or know of it.  In fact, He causes “all things” to work together for us…  “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose,” (Ro. 8:28/NAS.

Yet, though you’ve not received a timely report, you’ve been faithful to pray and intercede for this ministry; for the plans and purposes God has in store for His glory and power to be demonstrated to those who believe, and don’t believe.  He proves Himself faithful!

Thank you for your time!  Time issues are relevant.  In the world, business invades time.  Still, God’s time is eternal.  That is His nature and His name; “The Eternal God” (Gen.21:33), the Lord’s eternal love (1 Ki 10:9), His Word is eternal (Ps 119:89).  And Satan, too has his take on time: he owns the short stick on time:  “He is filled with fury, because he knows that his time is short.” (Rev. 12:12)

Over 2000 years ago, there was an eternal prayer spoken, recorded in His Word and it is for now.  “I pray for them.  I am not praying for the world, but for those you have given me, for they are Yours.” (Jo. 17:9).  

Jesus himself, did not even pray for the whole world, just those whom the Father had given to Him.  Thus, when time feels like it is pressing in and there is not enough time to do one more thing, pray for one more thing just remember.  We don’t have to be bound by time in the world: Your world … my world – the things that are around us; they don’t have to consume our time – our prayers!  Only what the Father gives … pray what He gives.  To some of you, the Lord has given a portion of Point To Hope Ministries to pray for … Just as Jesus was given specific things or people to pray for; ministries; countries, etc.  We only have to pray what He asks.  He beckons us to take His yoke and learn; His yoke is easy! (Matt. 11:29-30).

The Lord also had a couple more things for us to do:   “Go” and “Stay.”  Sounds like an oxymoron doesn’t it.  In Mark 16:15, He says:  “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” Then, in Luke 24:49, the Lord says: “Stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”

‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ says the Lord (Zech 4:6).
 
Waiting in the Upper Room, those who gathered, “They all joined together constantly in prayer…” (Acts 1:14).

So, we don’t have to “take on the world;” we can do both – “Go & Stay”.  And we can all “join together” constantly.  How can that be?  A closer look at “joined together” means (Greek) “same mind / same Spirit.”  UNITY!  As we pray only what the Father has us to pray, go and stay, we are all joining together in unity, clothed in power by the Holy Spirit.

We need not worry, and especially not worry about time!  Worry works against the Holy Spirit.  When something comes to our heart or pricks our heart … ask this simple questions:  Is this a call to pray or worry?  Worry is a thief!  Worry robs our prayer life; worry is a time robber!

Remember, Jesus said we didn’t have to worry about everything / everyone (in the world) … but only pray for what / who the Father gives us.  “Make up your mind not to worry beforehand. (Lk. 21:14).

An inevitable thing happens when we spend time like this:
– doing only what He asks
– “going & staying”
– clothed with the Holy Spirit
– join together by His Spirit
– pray, not worry

…… “The inevitable” should be exciting if we want to go deeper:  We can attend our own funeral!  If we go deeper in Him, “self” has to give up ground.  The more selfless we become, the more we become like HIM!  Die to self = Give up self.  As Paul said:  “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” (Phil. 1:21)  Living according to the flesh feeds fleshly desires; Living according to the Spirit aligns us with what the Spirit desires (Ro. 8:5)

There are things the Lord has in store for those who love Him, and the only way we can experience what He has is to make His Word our time; walking in accordance with His Spirit.  No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind conceived, the things God has for us! (1 Cor. 2:9).  

That old song that surfaces every now and then, “Don’t Worry, Be Happy…”  That is a God thought!  He tells us in His Word not to worry (Lk 12:22) and “The joy of the Lord is our strength (Neh. 8:10)

Thank you for your prayers as He leads you.

Also, just a note for what is ahead … I don’t know … but here is what I do know about PTH:
– doing only what He asks
– “going & staying”
– clothed with the Holy Spirit
– join together by His Spirit
– pray, not worry

Though it may seem quiet on the ministry schedule, please know that your prayer coverages for Nancy and the PTH team is so appreciated.  We all know “The harvest is plentiful…” (Matt. 9:37) … and there is much to do … but only what HE says to do.

Blessings to all,

Sincerely,
Sarah Tarter
PTH Prayer Facilitator

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Greetings, dear and faithful friends!  

I’m so honored and blessed to have you eternally partnered with me in prayer.   What an favorable opportunity we have to stand in this place of His perfect timing!  Again, thank you for your faithful prayers.

I am in Ketchikan, Alaska getting ready for the conference.  Everyone here on the Island have been buzzing around with excitement and enthusiasm.  Such expectation!   So many are eager to help, which I am so appreciative of and grateful.  I know the Lord’s heart is blessed by involvement of so many in gathering and praying even before I arrived here in Ketchikan. 

Starting today and through Wednesday evening, many will be arriving : the PTH workshop speakers, PTH leaders, the Worship leader and team, intercessors from different areas around Alaska and the U.S. Yes, much excitement!  Why?  Because God has set up this divine appointment! 

As I shared earlier, much prayer coverage has already taken place on behalf of this conference.  The formal start for the conference is Thursday night.  However, Wednesday night is the starting point for the conference leadership, intercessors, helpers; all are welcome to come and intercede, and hear a “preview” of what is to come.   Wed. evening is a prayer and preparation start for the leadership, and others involved.

On Thursday morning, God has required of me to be a part of washing feet; a preparation for  myself and the leadership as we prepare to be servants for the Kingdom God.  He is moving to establish His Bride and he is requiring us to BELIEVE!   The Lord has prompted me to assemble a group on a high mountain overlooking the city of Ketchikan.  Listen for the sound!  We will be blowing the shofar declaring the sound for alliance, and 3 calls for God’s order:  Sound of prayer, praise and prophecy and so much more!

I’m sitting here in my room, gazing at a familiar picture from Malta which I brought back for my dear, Debbie Andreas in 2011.  She had it matted and framed and hung in the guest bedroom.  It feels like a home away from home.  I cannot, nor do I want to, escape the memories of that journey to Malta.  I was so exciting to be walking in the historic footsteps of the blessed Apostle Paul.  Oh my gosh, it was amazing, and almost indescribable.  One of my fondest refections of that trip was St. Paul’s Bay.  Sarah and I even had the opportunity to swim in it.  Yes, this is the place where Paul was shipped wrecked.  Praise the Lord, all were spared because of obedience! I experienced such acts of kindness while there.   And now,  here I am on the Bay in Ketchikan.  Yes, the Footsteps of Jesus will be walking this land as well; through the feet of the faithful and humble servants that He is planning to use.

Oh my gosh, I’m so very blessed and honored to represent His footsteps in this Land.  Every prayer lifted up in behalf of this ministry is all about His footsteps being established!  ALL TO HIS GLORY!  And, all that are praying, your right there with us!  Be blessed!

Lamentations 3:21-26…His compassion never ends.”  That’s an awesome thing to BELIEVE!

I AM PRAYING:
THAT THE LOIN OF JUDAH ROARS OVER THE CITY.
THAT KETCHIKAN WILL SENSE THE SOUND AND BREATH OF GOD IN OUR PRESENCE!
ALL THAT  HAS BEEN IN PLACE, YET IS OUT OF GOD’S ORDER … BE SET IN RIGHT ORDER!
FIRST REPENT… THEN DECLARE
OUT OF CHAOS AND INTO GOD’S PEACE IN THE MIST OF STORMS
KETCHIKAN, YOU WILL BE BLESSED AMONGST THE STORMS OF LIFE AND YOU WILL SEE THAT THE ABUNDANT LIFE IS AVAILABLE, NOW!
YES, ALIGNMENT AND FINE TUNING AND THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND ESTABLISHING OF HIS BRILLIANT LIGHT OF HIS PRESENCE.

YES, FATHER GOD, THROUGH YOUR SON’S POWERFUL NAME…”JESUS CHRIST” PLEASE MAKE A DIFFERENCE, MAKE A CHANGE…LET ALL THE PEOPLE HEAR FOR OURSELVES,   A TRUE SOUND THAT BRINGS HEALING, RECONCILIATIONS … DELIVERANCE AND RESTORATION..
LORD, STRENGTHEN THE MINISTRY TEAM THAT YOU HAVE CALLED TOGETHER.  CAUSE US TO BE A COHESIVE TEAM.  YOU DEVELOP THE ALLIANCE AMONG US!  ONE … YES, ONE BODY, ONE SPIRIT!  UNITY … SO THAT NOTHING EVIL, DIVISIVE, OR ANY DISTRACTION WILL GET THROUGH….I PRAY DEAR LORD THAT YOU TRULY ENCIRCLE THE TEAM, THE PEOPLE OF THE LAND … PROTECT,  CARE FOR ALL.
NOT ONE BE LOST!!!!!

LET US BE WILLING TO BE COMPLETE IN YOU TO DO HIS GOOD PLEASURE.  LET “OUR FIRST LOVE” BE REESTABLISHED FOR HIS KINGDOM SAKE!   AMEN!  YES,  ALL TO HIS GLORY AND GOOD PLEASURE!

JOIN US IN THIS GREAT VICTORIOUS BATTLE … FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS TRULY IN THIS PLACE … THE BATTLE IS ALREADY HIS!  VICTORY!!! BUT OUR OBEDIENCE IS REQUIRED TO WALK IT OUT FAITHFULLY!

LOVE TO YOU DEAR ONES!  AND ALL THAT YOU HAVE SOLICITED TO JOIN US IN PRAYER…WE SO APPRECIATE YOU!

LOVE AND BLESSINGS,

NANCY

PS… I KNOW THAT HE WILL BLESS YOUR FAITHFULNESS!

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