I am off to Tomahawk Wisconsin today with Chris Gore returning on Monday; Chris is doing a "Healing" weekend for a church there - should be fun. It's quite a way - 3 flights to get there.
Kim is staying in Redding and will be busy with all sorts of stuff, especially with people flying in for the Leaders Advance next week.

Talk about temperature change - last Monday was 95F, this week about60F. However, we have been assured that it will get a lot hotter !

Yesterday we went up to Mount Shasta and drove up to 7000 ft then got out and walked in the snow (it also snowed gently on us); before that we had stopped off at Castle Crags and walked for about 3 hours in an amazing landscape, ascending about 2000ft. Following our walk we were hungry (to say the least) so we went to the Black Bear Grill and had a very sufficient meal which we thoroughly enjoyed. In the evening we drove back to Redding and stopped off at Applebees for a dessert. God is good to us! We had a great day off together. One thing that amused us was seeing bullet holes in road signs which have been used for target practice - could make for interesting driving !

Today we spent time with God this morning; both of us are enjoying the time to rest in God's presence, and also to read more. Kim is now enjoying the book about Azusa Street as well. Then we took ourselves off to Bethel where we went into 2nd year of the school; they were starting their afternoon with testimonies some of which were amazing - one young man told of a recent trip to Tijuana in Mexico where they prayed for a Pastor who was at death's door from cancer; they started to pray for him and he started to improve, they left him in the presence of God and then he was totally healed, got up and got dressed. Another guy told about his parents who want to start the first year of the School of Supernatural Ministry but are having financial difficulties at present - recently they had a meal with a man who has invented some new system of solar panels who gave them $120,000. Then another testimony of a young man going home for Easter and being asked to speak at his home church - God told him to scrap his sermon and prophesy and pray, with the result of 20 people healed and 5 became Christians.

After this we went and saw an excellent dance and drama production by the students - great fun. Then we sat in on some teaching by Danny Silk and this evening we had a meal with Danny and Sheri.
A great couple of days.

It is interesting speaking the same language but having different meanings. We are learning to understand "Are you short of gas?" (not usually a problem!); "Pop the hood"; eating "chips" with your drink; "Blacktop" (that is tarmac). However, my favourite so far was in the healing rooms yesterday when a guy was asked to "pull up his pants to show his ankle" (pants = trousers), that would be one long pair of pants !
We are enjoying the culture, and the warmth of welcome we are receiving; everyone wants to know where we are from as they soon detect we are not American.
Healing Rooms yesterday was excellent - creating the atmosphere of heaven so that healing would follow. There were a number of great testimonies - a lady with cancer who left pain free (further news awaited), a man healed of a knee problem, back pain gone. Great stuff. 116 people were prayed for - they have had to double the room size to cope with demand.
It was a long session for the team from 8am to 1.30pm, but very worthwhile.
After that Kim and I went for a walk near Whiskeytown Lake along a trail beside Brandy Falls - it was very lovely (see the photo).

On friday evening we went to the Revival meeting which was excellent - Harold Eberle spoke about relationships and we both found him very stimulating. He is speaking again Sunday evening.

This morning I spent time with God before we went to the meeting and when I went to shave I noticed gold dust on my face - encouraging; and then we had an awesome time of worship led by Chris Quilala.

Eric Johnson (Bill's son) gave testimony about when he was in Kenya he prayed for a young man who shortly after won the Marathon at the Olympic Games, and apparently he has just won the London Marathon.

Loads of stuff happening. Tomorrow we plan to go to Mount Shasta and around there for a day out.

Friday morning - Kim has just been in the "Soaking Room" at Faith's house (she says it was great) and I was in another room encountering God. I'm learning to be with Him and let Him take me places - we've watched a couple of great sunsets together so far (me and God that is, not sure where we were!).
I am reading a book of stories from the Azusa Street Revival ("They told me their stories" by Tommy Welchel) - it is stirring up things in me and creating a desire to see such things in North Kent. It happened in a simple warehouse - the activity and presence of God does not depend on special premises.
Kim is reading about John G Lake.
We can't settle for anything less.
We love our NKCC family and believe this investment of time will have awesome consequences - thanks everyone. Also our wonderful friends in France and Kent. Thanks for the comments on the blog they really encourage us - Hi to Claire and Imogen, Nick Harrison, Joel Trefcon.

Yesterday I was stirred to send an email to someone with the conviction it would carry an anointing from God - I was really affected as I sent it. I look forward to seeing the outcome.

Is this what is meant by living a supernatural life? MORE LORD.

We had a great time with the intercessors yesterday and they imparted their gifts to Kim and I. We have received so much in just one week, what will it be like after 3 months!! Tomorrow we will embark on our adventure in the Healing Rooms.

I am listening to a song at the moment "I am a friend of God" - amazing truth.

One last comment - GLORY GLORY GLORY, HOLY IS OUR LORD GOD.

Tuesday started with us meeting with Pastors from around the area for a time of fellowship and encouragement. Once again there were some excellent testimonies, and we were struck by their affection for one another.
At the end of the meeting they prayed for us and prophesied - once again extremely accurately and helpful, affirming and confirming things in us. They were very accurate about our recent circumstances, and then one of the men gave us the word "Forerunner" - this is now the fifth time this word has been given to us. Amazing stuff.
We then went and had lunch with three of them and they continued to encourage us and prophesy - they had stuff about influencing other nations and were very excited about our building project (they had obviously heard about it before as they said "Oh you're the ones!" and asked us to pray for them and impart some of the same favour and blessing.
I then went to a "Strategic Planning Workshop" and heard Kris Vallotton and Paul Manwaring which was great and helped me to appreciate more about the culture of honour here. In the evening we had a meal at the Littiers - such a nice family.
Wednesday I had my SOZO with Faith - very good and helpful, bringing greater light and freedom. I then had the privilege of sitting in a Bethel Leaders meeting and introducing myself. Meanwhile Kim decided to take herself off for a walk with God beside the Sacramento River (beautiful), and we met up at lunchtime and went to the School of Supernatural Ministry for the afternoon. Quite a day.
Tomorrow morning (Thursday) we are going to a session with the Intercessors - should be great, hold your hats! We'll keep you posted.

What a great weekend. We are feeling thoroughly spoilt by God and his people here at Bethel.

We had an excellent evening with Faith and Judy Frankland on Saturday, talking about all sorts of things and then they prayed for us and prophesied over us which was very powerful. We are discovering more about God and experiencing Him more - a great hunger is within us both, to really know God better not just know about Him.

Bill Johnson's brother, Bob, spoke at Bethel yesterday with his wife - they are a lively couple doing an amazing work amongst drug addicts, dealers, prostitutes on the streets of San Francisco.
We experienced our first "Fire Tunnel" of this trip last night - MORE LORD !!

We also heard some great tesimonies - someone healed of cancer, another person healed of serious burns to the face, people no longer needing walking sticks to help them walk. YEAH !

We have connected with quite a lot of people already and have all sorts of opportunities to interact with people and programmes. Today we will continue to get ourselves orientated and rest some more; tomorrow we will be at the church building and see what happens !!

We have arrived safely in California - it was a long journey with some delay to the flight then rush hour traffic in San Francisco. We tried out American radio on the journey up to Redding; some of the stations were definitely "interesting" to the English ear, I think our "favourite" song was on "Pig Radio" all about ice hockey (blood on the ice, fights, etc).

Faith gave us a very warm welcome to her lovely home, we chatted for a while then headed off to bed and managed a decent amount of sleep despite the time difference.

Kim and I awoke to sunshine and had breakfast outside overlooking the mountains of Lassen Volcanic Park - very beautiful. God is very good to us.

From the front of the house you get a view of Mount Shasta.

Nearby we have found a lovely path to walk (or jog!) along by theside of the Sacramento River.

Faith gave us a tour of Redding and in the evening we had a lovely meal at Nello's restaurant with Faith and Dawna & Steve De Silva.

Less than 2 Days to go until we start our California adventure and we think we are doing ok with our preparations.
We had an amazing weekend; it was Kim's birthday on Friday and she had an amazing present on Thursday evening with the news that David will be starting work in Maidstone in August and that he and Jo will be moving to New Ash Green and will be part of NKCC. We even got to go house hunting witrh them over the weekend. We also saw Kerry briefly before she went skiing for the week.
On Saturday we had a farewell party with some friends who prayed and prophesied over us which was hugely encouraging.
Easter Sunday was great and quite emotional - our last time with NKCC for 3 months.
Thanks to all our friends and family for your love and support.
Next post will be from California I guess !!

Hello to you all - this is our first attempt at blogging !
It won't be long now before Kim and I start our adventure in Redding California. Preparations are under way!! Glad to say we have someone living in the house and looking after it while we are away.
We will be staying with Faith Blatchford for the first three and a half weeks - after that we will see. We feel like Abraham - God has told us to go to Bethel in Redding and the details will get filled in as we go.
We have three main purposes in our visit

• to understand the culture of the church that enables so many amazing things to happen
• to build friendships
• to receive something special that we can bring home with us and then share with others

We also know that we will discover more about ourselves and the goodness and greatness of God

We feel very privileged to have this time, and we are sure that it will be a special time for the two of us. California is a beautiful place (note the picture of Yosemite which we visited in 2007) and we will look forward to enjoying its natural beauty.

We will miss family and friends, and you will be in our thoughts. Thanks for all the support we have received.

Pete and Kim