Jesus Romped Rome

God worked in the most powerful way amongst  the people in Rome. This mission began with a conference called Tranform. The vision is to reach the lost in the Mediterranean nations, and let me start by saying; WOW did God commission us into that vision with an enthusiastic beginning. There were only 300 of us, but regardless of our small number God used us to reach into every corner of Rome. We were designated one day of evangelism in a city filled with millions and with the power of the Holy Spirit; I feel that our army was as victorious as Gideon’s army of 300. (Please pray that the spirit continues that work in the hearts of those who we encountered.) God opened up opportunities to share the Word with ten’s and ten’s and ten’s. Many were delivered the gospel. Some of them eagerly dove into the word of God as if they had been anticipating and longing for the opportunity and moment in which they could be freed from the chains through the words and deeds of Jesus recorded in the gospel of John.

Others who were less enthusiastic about the message we were delivering were still delegated the power of the gospel message in the tract format (the short sweet and to the point message of salvation which was written in the individuals native language for their convenience) I encountered and got to share with tourists from across the nations. 300 of us went out that day, and Gods multitudinous power radiated through each of us, turning numbers into a meaningless ordeal, that whole town was bombarded with the truth of God. I don’t think I can thoroughly explain this, but I would like to attempt to give you an understanding, so just try to bear with me. As I walked through the town, all of Rome, stopping many to hand out tracts to them, on several occasions throughout the whole of the city I stopped random individuals. In an attempt to give them tracts, they stubbornly refused saying no no no , then slyly pulled a tract out of their pockets as they wryly smiled at me and said “I’ve already been given one of those today” Just imagine the odds of that happening on several occasions when you are walking through a city filled with millions. That is more than a coincidence.

A FERRY TALE

After many headaches and running around we finally got a GPS and departed Birmingham headed for Northern Ireland. We arrived at the harbour. Whilst waiting in the car queue we decided to pray for a smooth journey ahead. Just as we finished praying our car proceeded forward to be be served. The woman smiled and greeted us BY NAME! She instructed us to proceed through onto the ferry. What? all the other cars spent a decent time sorting out papers and questions etc. - she didn’t even want to see our passports or ticket. Upon boarding the ferry we learned we had no room booked and that none were available. we planned to sleep the night in chairs... this plan quickly changed after we discovered what we thought would be a nice coffee lounge was more like Chuckie Cheese - complete with a man making balloon animals and noisy children racing about. We prayed and decided to just try and put our names on a waiting list for a cabin. After waiting just a short time a room was made available to us. As we got ready for bed our leader Mpumi addressed the possible problem of girls and guys sharing a room in such close quarters. Kindly, the men offered the three girls to sleep in the cabin whilst they sleep in the land of Chuckie Cheese. All of us were in agreement and so the guys prepared to leave. While this was happening, Kirsty experienced a prompting from  the Spirit. She ran around the corner and spoke with the manager at reception. She explained the situation and concluded with a daring question. “So, I was wondering if there was an available room  and if we could possibly get that room for free? I completely understand if this is not possible.”She said really hoping that it was indeed the Holy Spirit prompting her to do this. "I can give you one room with only two beds in it." He said whilst handing her the key. Perfect! two beds for the two guys, Mpumi and Mike.

Meg and Kirsty's amazing room - a dream come true

Morning came and we awoke having had a restful sleep. We were greeted in Ireland by Dario Leal, a former 'OMer' and passionate pastor of 'The Living Room' in Belfast. He told us of the AMAZING blessing of being able to stay in a 3 bedroom house - all by ourselves. It is a home filled with great character and conveniency. We truly are blessed. Praise the LORD!

TRANSFORM is where things started off

And so the adventure begins! The moment we have all been waiting and praying for has finally arrived

Our mission consists of a 5 month journey, we call it the Transit Challenge!  And thus far it’s been absolutely incredible! Our journey  has actually just started, but God has been at work in such unimaginably abundant ways already! We get to travel around the Mediterranean, sharing the Word and surrendering our every motive to the Lord’s reign. There are 5 of us and we have each taken to heart the fact that discipline is the key to true discipleship.  With our individual focuses solely on God, in unity, we are building one another up to ensure that discipline is designated throughout our every step of faith. Each of those steps delves us deeper into this miraculous plan which God has laid out before us.  Stepping forth in unity God has enabled us to work on bettering one another as individuals as we get to display a picture of the way, the truth and the life, through our lives to others as we walk in faith through this broken world.

I just want to share a couple of the blessings that have come so far, because one of my favorite things in the world is hearing about what God is doing and how miraculously and profusely he is at work around the world. I want to share the blessings that he has been gifting us throughout our time serving him.  These things are so great that it would be selfish of me if I didn’t share them. The works of God are for the people of God and on the mission field there is a massive surplus  of the glorious works of the lord our God who is most undeniably abundantly at work in all things.

MEET THE TEAM

Our minds were racing and our bottoms on the edge of our seats the morning we found out who our team members were. Much prayer and thought had been put into the composition of this Transit Team and it is only by the hand of God that we introduce to you the Fantastic Five...

Inhye Back (26 yrs old) - This lovely lady has a beautifully peaceful heart which is in tune with God's Spirit. She has a wonderful gift of the 'listening ear' which we all greatly admire. 

Kirsty Currin (18 yrs old) - An amazing girl from the land down under whose heart for God is as big as the Australian outback. Her musical talents and savvy financial abilities are great assets to the team. 

Meg Fillinger (22 yrs old) - The athlete from Washington DC who keeps us all fit. This beautiful young woman is a living testament of God's love and grace. What a joy is it is to have Meg on the team. 

Michael Heil (21 yrs old) - A man with an unwavering and unashamed passion for our Lord Jesus Christ. Mike comes from Utah in the states and encourages us all with his continually kind words. 

Mpumi Maweni (24 yrs old) - Where to start with this amazing South African? Mpumi is a radiating light. Filled with passion, prayer and enthusiasm we all love working under his leadership.

The Fantastic Five