This was just posted at www.PRAYERrevival.tv …. under miracle stories
July 9, 2010
A few weeks ago, my husband and I were vacationing/visiting my sister in the Sevierville area (June 13-25). My sister had just purchased a home and her real estate agent recommended the Gathering.
On the Sunday that we were in attendance, your pastor preached on the power of prayer. He then had the congregation come forward to write the names of lost souls on the walls of the church (pretty radical!). My husband and I went forward to write the names that God had placed on our hearts. One name in particular came to my mind. This was the name of a young man that seemed rather “hopeless” as he was always very “sarcastic/mocking” when I spoke of the Bible or God. He was very hardened after spending five years in prison for selling drugs. I had a connection with him because he became the stepfather of a little boy I taught in my kindergarten class (he was very sweet to this little boy so I knew he had a heart!).
The following Wednesday night we returned to participate in the prayer revival service. The entire congregation walked around the church praying for all of the names on the walls. This took place around 8:30 – 9:00 pm in TN. The exact same time in FL this man, his wife, stepson and newborn baby girl were taking their nightly walk. He turned to his wife and said, “I need Jesus, I need to get saved and go to church! I’m serious!”
Praise God, no one is hopeless! God bless you pastor and Gathering congregation as you continue to pray for the lost in our nation and the nations of the world.
Love in Jesus Christ our Lord – Mike and Angie Johnson, Fernandina Beach, FL
PS – This gentleman is involved in the beach clean-up in the gulf coast. Please pray that he will be surrounded by Christian mentors as he is away from his family.
Also, the Christian school that I work for is committed to one hour of collective prayer a week in response to your call.
My sister & her family (newly moved to the area from Chas., SC - visited last week 7/4/10). They enjoyed the service and the congregation was very welcoming. They plan to visit tonight – 7/7/10 and are very excited that the Lord is leading them here.
