Thank you for all your support and prayers

For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home. I was naked, and you gave me clothing. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in prison, and you visited me. Matthew 25:34-36

It’s hard to believe that 2009 is almost over, this year has been an adventurous year of waiting then stepping out in faith.  The meaning of 9 in Hebrew means bringing to birth what has been conceived. In the beginning of 2008 the Lord began to birth in me a deep desire to know Him and to develop an intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit.  I have walked with the Lord for many years but it seemed as though it never penetrated deep, the longing of my heart still ached to know him more.  As my passion to know him continued the Lord began to reveal to me his heart , the purpose and destiny for my life.  I found myself crying out for lost souls, the longing of my heart  to see all turn to Jesus and receive healing, peace, joy, and love.  Their is no doubt that the seed to go into all the world and preach the gospel was conceived in my heart, not knowing how and when it would be birthed seemed uncontainable at times.  The Lord would take me to the scripture found in Galatians 6:9,  let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.

You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!’ Matthew 25:23

This past summer I took a mission trip that would forever change my heart and relationship with the Lord, I’m understanding and walking in the love of Jesus. The destination was the Los Angeles Dream Center, in August a group of us departed Tyler only to come home different than we left.  The last morning of our trip I woke up sat on the edge of my bed and I heard the Lord whisper to me,”Everywhere the sole of your foot treads that have I already given you.” Not really sure what the Lord was imparting to me would become clear a month after I arrived home.  Each time I would pray about going back to serve, I would hear the Lord say go, go,go.  I took the step of faith and sent for an application, within that same week I received a call telling me that I have been expected and highly recommended, favor. The Lord continued to answer every detail of this step, opening up financial support from my church, the missions board.  The word of the Lord says, he bestows favor and honor on those who walk up right before him and no good thing does he with hold from us. Therefore when the Lord opens a door no one can close it.

The dates were set, the excitement of walking in the plan God has for me became so alive.  The Lord began to give me love for the homeless woman, birthing a ministry called the Beautiful.  The Beautiful is designed to show woman they are valuable, loved, and God sees them as his beloved daughter.  Within the first two days of my arrived I met a young homeless girl that would forever capture my heart. Most of the homeless woman arrive on the streets after running from sexual and physical abuse, finding it safer at the moment.  After two weeks for talking, loving, and feeding this precious gem, the Lord moved on her heart to trust again, taking the step of faith off the streets and into our discipleship program. Praise the Lord. I have continued to see the Father’s love flow through me, reaching in the darkest hearts and pulling out hope to believe again.  I feel alive on the streets of LA, a sense of being home. I desire more than anything to share the same unconditional love to others like he has shown me. We visit the same areas every week building relationships and trust with these sweet men and woman. I believe my consistency of loving them, being there days after day, feeding, listening, and praying for them will one day bring a harvest. I’m so glad the Lord tells me in Mark 4 that I’m not responsible for catching them, I simply just love and He will draw all their hearts to himself.

As 2009 comes to a close I want to thank all of you for your financial support and prayers, it’s because of your generosity that I’m walking in the plan and vision for my life.  This year 2010, is going to be an excellent year, I’m expecting to see every dream and desire come to pass, enlarging my territory to receive more of his love and grace, and in return pouring out.  Luke 12:48, And to whomsoever much is given, of him shall much be required: and to whom they commit much, of him will they ask the more. I’m also expecting to see many more young woman come off the streets and into our year discipleship program, finding out who they are in Christ, meeting the lover of their souls, and learning to love themselves. I will ask that you continue to pray for me that God will continue to give me wisdom in every situation I face.

John 4:35, Look! I tell you, raise your eyes and observe the fields and see how they are already white for harvesting.

Isaiah 58:10. “And if you give yourself to the hungry, and satisfy the desire of the afflicted, then your light will rise in darkness, and your gloom will become like midday. And the LORD will continually guide you, and satisfy your desire in scorched places, and give strength to your bones; and you will be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water whose waters do not fail.”

All because He first loved me,

Amy Kemp

Santa Monica feeding outreach

The young girl that captured my heart, precious daughter of the king

Another daughter of the king, Meghan

daughter of the king, Sunshine.

Adopt a block, playing with the unfortunate kid in poor areas, sharing with them the love of Jesus.

Look What Jesus Did

Jesus loves us so much that he has given us many examples of his faithfulness to his word, he is your answer to whatever you face today.  In Luke 9:22-36 Jesus begins to teach us that he is our source And He said to them, Do not take anything for your journey–neither walking stick, nor wallet [for a collection bag], nor food of any kind, nor money, and do not have two undergarments (tunics). Luke 22:36 And He said to them, When I sent you out with no purse or [provision] bag or sandals, did you lack anything? They answered, Nothing! Then He said to them, But now let him who has a purse take it, and also [his provision] bag; and let him who has no sword sell his mantle and buy a sword.

Joshua asked the Israelites, how long will you be slack to go in and possess the land which the Lord, the God of your fathers, has given you? The word slack in Hebrew means slow to move, idol, in active, easily influenced; when you can’t perceive you won’t receive.  Jesus explains to us in John 15 that it’s only when we abide in Him, believe and receive his love that we will bear fruit but apart from him, remaining, trusting in him we can do nothing.  Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. When you’re easily influenced, not fully persuaded, thinking you don’t deserve the blessing or think you have to work and earn God’s blessings you take your eyes off of the promise. Deuteronomy 28:7 IF YOU will listen diligently to the voice of the Lord your God, being watchful to do all His commandments which I command you this day, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you if you heed the voice of the Lord your God. If means we have the choice, free will to believe and trust the words of the Lord.  Psalm 34:10, The young lions lack food and suffer hunger, but they who seek (inquire of and require) the Lord [by right of their need and on the authority of His Word], none of them shall lack any beneficial thing.

We receive His unconditional and the benefits of his love  based on what Jesus has done for us, paid for not on our performance or duties. Galatians 3:13-14, Christ purchased our freedom [redeeming us] from the curse (doom) of the Law (WORKS) [and its condemnation] by [Himself] becoming a curse for us, for it is written [in the Scriptures], Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree (is crucified); To the end that through [their receiving] Christ Jesus, the blessing [promised] to Abraham might come upon the Gentiles, so that we through faith might [all] receive [the realization of] the promise of the [Holy] Spirit.

Promise: The Lord shall cause your enemies who rise up against you to be defeated before your face; they shall come out against you one way and flee before you seven ways. An enemy is anything that opposes you, to place over against something so as to provide resistance. My question to you this day is what is coming against or opposing you today. Maybe it’s your marriage, finances, health, or joy, whatever it maybe the Lord promise that if you will trust him and receive, leaning completely on him, his love and word, it will flee 7 different ways.

Exodus 12: 13, The blood shall be for a token or sign to you upon [the doorposts of] the houses where you are, [that] when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and no plague shall be upon you to destroy you when I smite the land of Egypt. And this day shall be to you for a memorial. Applying the blood is simply believe and receiving all that Jesus has done and bought for you. Matthew 18:3  Jesus said, Truly I say to you, unless you repent (change, turn about) and become like little children [trusting, lowly, loving, forgiving], you can never enter the kingdom of heaven [at all].

John14: 10-14, Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and that the Father is in Me? What I am telling you I do not say on My own authority and of My own accord; but the Father Who lives continually in Me does the (His) works (His own miracles, deeds of power). Believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father in Me; or else believe Me for the sake of the [very] works themselves. [If you cannot trust Me, at least let these works that I do in My Father's name convince you.] I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, if anyone steadfastly believes in Me, he will himself be able to do the things that I do; and he will do even greater things than these, because I go to the Father. And I will do [I Myself will grant] whatever you ask in My Name [as presenting all that I AM], so that the Father may be glorified and extolled in (through) the Son. [Yes] I will grant [I Myself will do for you] whatever you shall ask in My Name [as presenting all that I AM].

God is Love – means God is only love – nothing but love – Love is all God ever offers you whatever you do.

Also means whatever you have done – God has dissolved it already in his love even BEFORE you do it, because God knew in advance what all you are going to do. God created you out of pure divine love. God made you to his image and in love with you. God made you to love you – to love you means to always love you – when you leave him as much as when you return. All children make mistakes – and all parents know that in advance and all parents keep on loving their beloved children of love !

So does God – because God is love !

Friends, receive the Love of Jesus today and watch heaven come to earth for you.  Blessing to you and your families this Holiday season.

Your sister in Christ- Amy

Reaching The Hurting In The Inner City

December Newsletter

Feeding the body and ministrying to the soul

God has been gracious to me, words can not express the love I feel that the Lord would allow me to serve the inner city youth. These kids have become such a big part of my heart, my spiritual kids.  I have to be honest when I say it’s had it’s up and downs, times when I’ve cried and times of much laughter. I’ve watched girls come in the home experience the love of the Lord and choose to walk away. The Lord’s message of love and the revelation of His love is becoming so real to me. One of the girls here is really struggling with letting go and giving the Lord her whole heart, she’s afraid that if she lets go she will become weak and get hurt again. When she came into the home she was very dark and wanted us to identify her that way. The Lord put it in my heart to speak the woman of God he created, I now identify her as “Sunshine.”  The first time I called her by her new name, she just smiled and said I think I like that. It’s only through the word of God, continuing to encourage, and speak to her new identity which is in Christ Jesus alone that she will breath again.

Alexis is doing well, digging into the word of God, soaking it up and allowing God to heal every broken place of her heart. She’s a very gifted woman of God, she writes stories, sings, and draws her story out, I believe the Lord will use her one day to go back and share the message of hope to many young girls.

I want to tell you about another young lady that is heavy on my heart now, her name is Meghan. Meghan has come and gone from this program twice now, leaving each time scared to trust again. The Lord has really connected our hearts allowing me to share the word, counsel, and befriend her becoming her new family. Both of Meghan’s parents are now deceased due to heroin overdose, leaving her alone with no family. Through the Lord’s faithfulness to his word and our team lifting her before the throne, she will be reentering the program on Friday. Praise the Lord!! I’m so thankful that I don’t have to carry the concern for the girls and the young on the streets, they belong to the Lord and as long as I do my part which is share how much He loves them, He promises to complete that which concerns Him. His word never returns void, I have witnessed that it does produce that which it was sent to accomplish. He alone is worthy.

The harvest is plenty, many souls have been added to the kingdom this month. On Tuesday we go to a local college sharing a spiritual survey’s pricking their hearts to think about life after death, this past month three young men accept the truth of the love of Jesus. I’m in expectation for an explosion, move of the spirit of God this coming year.

The Lord has answered my desire to share the word of God, every Monday evening I lead a woman’s bible study. My passion for the word has become even more explosive in my heart, this past week the Lord opened up an opportunity to travel to Canada in February and share with woman the message of Christ’s love for them.  My intern team calls me the woman of God with the revelation of Gods love, I know I haven’t arrived but I do understand the grace of God. His kindness towards me and the fulfillment of every dream and desire will come to pass because He loves me. Christ is my first love and nothing or no one will ever compare to my Jesus. I’m complete in Him alone.

I will ask that you continue to pray for me that God will continue to give me wisdom in every situation I face.  Thank you for your prayer support, it means a lot to me. Love is the key, we just love and let the goodness of the Lord shine through us and it will lead all men to Him. Remember we all hold the keys to the kingdom which locks bringing heaven to earth.

Trusting Jesus,

Amy Kemp

sharing love with kids in the innter city, project area.

Santa Monica- Christmas outreach

Novermber News Letter

Saturday's adopt a block- having fun with the kids in poverish areas

Dear family and friends,

I’ve been on the mission field now for three weeks; I’m starting to love the city of Los Angeles many hearts are hurting, eager to hear the truth of the hope found in Jesus Christ.

When the Lord pressed on my heart to take the step of faith and head to Los Angeles, serve and love on the homeless I had no idea how much He would use and change me. The role that I signed up for was to minister on the streets daily sharing hope and love through food, clothing, prayers, and building relationships. The Lord has been faithful. My first week here he connected me with a girl named Alexis and through Christ love she is now enrolled in our year discipleship program and off the streets.  Praise God!

Even though my role is street ministry it seems as though the Lord has placed me here for the woman in the home. Through the street outreach in the last three weeks five beautiful woman of God have come off the streets and into our home. The Lord has definitely connected our hearts and they look to me for counsel, friendship, and a sense of being normal again. It has been very tough at times, late nights praying, sharing truth, and a few times of being very honest and stern. Most of the women in the home have been extremely abused in every way possible leaving them very bitter, anger, and not knowing how to love or receive love.  I’ve found myself in the last few days sharing with God that I’m in no way in a hurry to leave this season in my life. He has shown me that it’s not about having the right words or relating that matters, it’s just about having a heart that is willing to love.

The love of Jesus is reaching out mightily through our weekly outreaches, Santa Monica, Venice beach, West Hollywood, and the college outreach. The Lord has been faithful to touch hearts; I’ve seen physical healings, emotional healings, and many salvations through the acts of love.

My heart to share the truth of God’s word and love has opened doors for me to share during outreach services. This last Saturday I shared with a group of 60, disciples from our program, a men’s recovery home, and some from the community. The Lord pressed on my heart to share about abiding, remaining in his love, John 15.  During the time of sharing the Holy Spirit redirected the message, “What counterfeit have you allowed to take the place of his love, the real deal?” The Lord moved on many hearts, one man David came forth to receive Christ and several step out to recommit to their first love, Christ.

I feel God is stretching me, challenging me to receive more of his love. My prayer before I came was for the Lord to reveal to me His heart for people, I want more compassion. The Lord has answered my prayers; my heart breaks for the woman here, the lost on the streets, the disciples here pursing God. The Lord dropped a phrase in my spirit that has just lit a fire within my heart; He spoke to me,” You are a solider of compassion.” All God requires of me is to extend the same love to others that he has shown me.  Love is the key, we just love and let the goodness of the Lord shine through us and it will lead all men to Him.

We just moved into our new home here at the Dream Center this last week. Being in my permanent room, unpacking, and feeling a sense of settling is an answer to prayer.  I wanted to thank all my friends and family for your prayers, I definitely feel them. I will ask that you continue to pray for me that God will continue to give me wisdom in every situation I face. The next four weeks are going to be very fruitful as we get ready for the holiday outreaches, I would also like to ask that you pray for the woman here for most of them this will be the first time away from friends and family.

Trusting Jesus,

Amy

Coming home

Two weeks ago I arrived in LA to join the team of warriors at The Dream Center, Hope for the homeless youth, my heart is to reach out to others with love the way Christ has reached out to me.  The second outreach of the week is down at Santa Monica Pier, we go down feed the homeless, share the message of Jesus’ love for them, pray with them, and see how we can meet any need they may have.  As I was walking up that first Wednesday night I ran into a cheerful girl named Alexis she was bouncing around asking how she could help, shared how much she loved God.  I spend most of the evening with her talking about God’s goodness, during the conversation the clarity came, she was  homeless running from an abusive father. Alexis was raised in church, graduated from a christian school, started a relationship with Christ at a young age.

This last Wednesday I ran into Alexis again, surprised to see her there, the week before her plans were to travel to Seattle with friends. The day before they were supposed to leave her money was stolen, her friends left and she found herself alone.  She seemed really hurt but was trying to hold it together. The Lord spoke to my heart to really push and let her know He loved her, I gave her my number telling her when she’s ready I would come get her it didn’t matter what time night or day. I also told her that God had a good plan for her, she just needed to let go and trust Him.

Yesterday morning I went to adopt a block to minister in the projects of LA sharing love to poor families through food, fellowship, and playing with the kids. That morning was amazing! I got back about 2pm, when I walked in the door the Mom of the woman’s home Debra told me I had a message on the recorder. The message was from Alexis, she stated that she was ready to leave the streets, she was ready to let God heal every part of her life, and that Amy said she would come get me. She left her number, I called her immediately letting her know I was on my way! When I arrived at the Cannon at the pier she was sitting there waiting for me, my heart was so over whelmed that God would choose to use me to reach out to her. I just know that God is going to use Alexis is such a mighty way for the kingdom.

Today at Church she went forth and released all the hurt, pain, mistakes to the Lord, asking God to take control of her life. Amazing! After lunch she told me that she knows she needs a lot of healing but that she is willing to do whatever it takes to have the abundant life Jesus died to give her.

I have only been on the mission field for two weeks, I’m seeing the power of love reach in and touch the wounded.  I have known for a long time that God’s calling in my life is to teach, preach his truth and faithfulness to our lost generation. When I went before the Lord asking him what He wanted me to preach, He spoke to me, “Tell them I love them.”

I have learned and still learning that in order to share love, I first have to receive it daily. My greatest prayer is for God to close my human eyes and let me see his kids through his eyes, my eyes only see the surface but his see straight through to the heart.  Love is the key to heal our county!

I would ask that you continue to pray for Alexis in the coming months, she has decided to enter the discipleship program. I know God’s love will heal every ounce of her being.

From the pit to the palace

Letting God take control.

Who’s holding your heart?

How many of us go through life looking for that special someone to love us, making us feel appreciated, a sense of belonging, and valuable.  I had sent many years with a hole in my heart and tried filling it with a job, family, a person, drugs, alcohol, and hobby but came up empty every time; I never knew who I was, my identity was faceless.  For 11 years I searched wearing many masks portraying an image of what I thought I should become, falling short realizing all the different masks were too small, having no idea how to create one that would fit.

One evening after a long night of being with friends partying, covering myself with many counterfeits, I came to myself and realized I knew the real deal.  Accepting the absolute genuine love I have been missing would cost me everything but would reward me with degree of truth and love that would brand my heart forever.

How do you obtain this kind of love, one that never fails, one that last forever, one that loves you unconditionally, it’s simple just ask.  I would like to introduce you to the love of my life, my soul mate, my best friend, the one I confide every secret with, one that is trust worthy, one that refuses to give up on our love. Are you ready to meet him, His name is Jesus Christ son of the living God.  I have been disappointed many times in my life but He remains true and faithful, promising to stay with me no matter what, even the days that I’m unlovable.  You see our relationship is not based on this physical world, it’s not conditional, theirs nothing I can do to cause Him to stop loving me. He chose me, I didn’t choose Him.  He tells me in Romans 8:35-38, that nothing will separate his love from me. Even when I fall short making mistakes, he never condemns me, because of his unconditional love I’m drawn to him more and want to please him with every decision I make.  It’s only by experiencing his love that I’m filled with the fullness of life and power to live free with no mask. I now have a new identity and it’s solely found in him alone.  I know that it’s his love that completes me and only by receiving his love that I’m able to love others in return.

If you are looking for someone to fill your heart with love, you can ask too and He will come and love you with the most amazing love you have ever experienced.  Get ready to be romanced!

Home

By your eyes I’m held, by your hands I am cared

The heart that is filled is not content because it needs another to build

A Love that  is strong and still and has the courage and will, your eyes are a light that helps me find myself at night

Because of you I take flight and because the stars say your name I think of you, I’m changed

Your utter beauty is not to blame, it is your heart that starts a flame that is not easily contained

What you feel is a river with the thoughts of me I feel at home with you Because I the key.

Poem by a friend Johnathan, dedicated to Rachel

THE [empty-headed] fool has said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt and evil are they, and doing abominable iniquity; there is none who does good. God looked down from heaven upon the children of men to see if there were any who understood, who sought (inquired after and desperately required) God. Psalms 53:1-2

Santa Monica Outreach to the homeless

food outreach in Santa Monica

Went on my first outreach to Santa Monica last night, shared my testimony; the presence of the Lord was very powerful, many made decisions for Christ.

Earlier in the day, I got alone with God praying about the outreach and the Lord ministered to me that I would meet a young girl there and I was instructed to share how much God loves her. We arrived to the pier at Santa Monica and as I was walking towards the cannon to set up the food and clothing to give out, a young cheerful girl approached me.  She asked if I was with the Dream Center, I stated that I was and she began to tell me how she has volunteered before, asking if she could help us.  At first I thought she was just hanging out with friends in the area, she appeared to be from a good family, dressed well, high spirits, and passionate about the Lord.

As our conversation progressed, I ask where she was from and she stated that she was living up in the hills with three other people, she was homeless.  I asked her what brought her to the streets and how long has she been here. She shared that she left because her father was sexually abusing her, she’s only 18 years old and diagnosed with stage 4 Leukemia and Post stress disorder.

I was blow away at her passion for Jesus. She would just burst out into song, “Jesus lover of my soul, Jesus I will never let you go”, then she would share how she’s been to many Christan concerts, stating off names.  I was so excited for her, she had found the lover of her soul and she knew it. She stated many times through the night that she knew it was God that kept her safe on the streets and that she believes he has a good plan for her. She did tell me how her bible got stolen and when I handed her a new testament bible, you would have thought I just handed her a million dollars. She began to smile, saying thank you so much I miss reading God’s word. She immediately went to her favorite scripture found in Colossians 3:1-3 Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God.  And when Christ, who is your life, is revealed to the whole world, you will share in all his glory.

I asked her if she had ever received the baptism of the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues and she said No, what does that mean? I smiled and began to share who the Holy spirit was and the power that belongs to her and lives inside her, then asked if she would like to receive, She shouted Yes! I laid my hands on her and prayed for her to receive, I also prayed for healing in her mind, emotions, and in her physical body. I told her she’s a child of God and disease has to go because she has been washed with the blood of Jesus, her healing has been paid for in full.

After I shared my testimony briefly to the homeless standing in line to be fed, I had a woman about mid 40’s walk up to me and said, how could you have that kind of a past, you are too pretty. I thought what does a past look like?  She also shared how she hasn’t had a drink all day. I told her praise God, I’m proud of you, keep pressing towards God. She smiled and walk off to eat her food.

The thing that hit me the most was that Alexis might have been homeless poor in earthy possessions but she was rich in the spirit of God and love.  I know God has a great plan for her life and I pray as she moves on Monday to meet up with extended family in Seattle that God would give her favor, bring good Christians friends to her, and plant her in a great Church body where she can continue to grow in Him.

Alexis

I would ask that when you think of me, that you would lift Alexis up in prayer for God’s divine protection as she moves forward away from the streets. God is good. I feel so honored that God has brought me here to the LA Dream Center, Hope for the Homeless Youth to share His love and encourage others, pointing them to the only one that can heal their hearts. I’m truly blessed.

I also want to thank my partners, family, and Church for supporting me in prayer and financially.

Trusting Jesus,

Amy

Arrived at the LA Dream Center

My day started early this morning about 2:15 am, left the house at 3:45 am to head to Dallas to catch my flight. The flight was great, couldn’t have asked for better service with my bags or my seating on the plane, perfect. Keenan picked me up and we headed over to try out the Mexican food, Rodeo Cafe, cool name for a trendy LA spot. The food was really great, I had carnesada, excellent choice! Arrived to the Dream Center met a few of my facebook friends, toured the gym, and later met up with Keenan to go over my schedule. I will ask that you guys pray, the room situation is still not settled for me. Right now, I’m staying in the emergency shelter room with another girl.  I’m not in any hurry to unpack, I guess I can live out my suitcase for a few days. lol..

Now, I’m just relaxing, I think I might need my afternoon coffee, starting to feel a little tired. Haven’t had a chance to meet all the women in the woman’s home yet but I should within the next few hours.

Here’s a peak of my schedule, not including helping out in the woman’s home.

Monday- off day

Tuesday- Prayer 5:30am meet at men’s home to head over to the church

Tuesday- Bible study-fellowship 9:30am

Tuesday- College Outreach 1:00pm

Wednesday- Prayer 5:30am

Wednesday- Bible study 9:30

Wednesday- Prep food for outreach 1:00

Wednesday- Santa Monica outreach 6:00pm

Thursday- meeting woman’s home 1:00pm

Thursday- Service 6:00pm

Friday- Pick up young teens 6:00pm for coffee house outreach

Friday Hollywood  outreach 10pm

Saturday- Adopt-block 10am

Saturday Prostitute outreach 11pm

Sunday kid’s Church 8:00 am

Sunday -Service 10:00 am

Sunday – Service 7:00pm

*** This Saturday we are going down town to the Halloween party spot to share Jesus through drama and love.

HFTHY- kitchen area

HFTHY lounge

Freedom

The message of the cross is the only message that brings total deliverance. The Holy Spirit of God that lives in me, that speaks through me knows no other message. This message of love has a name, Jesus.  “Where the Spirit of the Lord, Christ is, there is liberty – Not the veil, the emblem of slavery. There is liberty from servile fear, liberty from the guilt and from the power of sin, liberty to behold with open face the glory of the Lord.”

Freedom- state of being free or free from, under physical restraint, release from lies, obligations, the right to enjoy all the privileges or special rights of citizenship, power to exercise choice and make decisions without constraint from within or without; self determination and to run.

Liberty- express oneself in a manner of one’s own choosing

Freedom:

• Full access
• Liberty of, from slavery, oppression
• Full access, free from control of another
• Free will, power of free choice
• Boldness
• Right to enjoy all of the privileges
• Right or the power to engage in certain actions without control or interference
• Power to act, speak, or think without extremely imposed restraints

With the arrival of Jesus, the Messiah, that fateful dilemma is resolved. Those who enter into Christ’s being-here-for-us no longer have to live under a continuous, low-lying black cloud. A new power is in operation. The Spirit of life in Christ, like a strong wind, has magnificently cleared the air, freeing you from a fated lifetime of brutal tyranny at the hands of sin and death.  Romans 8:2

For [the Spirit which] you have now received [is] not a spirit of slavery to put you once more in bondage to fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption [the Spirit producing sonship] in [the bliss of] which we cry, Abba (Father)! Father! The Spirit Himself [thus] testifies together with our own spirit, [assuring us] that we are children of God. Romans 8:15,16

But when the time arrived that was set by God the Father, God sent his Son, born among us of a woman, born under the conditions of the law so that he might redeem those of us who have been kidnapped by the law. Thus we have been set free to experience our rightful heritage. You can tell for sure that you are now fully adopted as his own children because God sent the Spirit of his Son into our lives crying out, “Papa! Father!” Doesn’t that privilege of intimate conversation with God make it plain that you are not a slave, but a child? And if you are a child, you’re also an heir, with complete access to the inheritance. Galatians 4:4-7

It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1

For we are God’s [own] handiwork (His workmanship), recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live] Ephesians 2:10

Now God has us where he wants us, with all the time in this world and the next to shower grace and kindness upon us in Christ Jesus. Saving is all his idea, and all his work. All we do is trust him enough to let him do it. It’s God’s gift from start to finish! We don’t play the major role. If we did, we’d probably go around bragging that we’d done the whole thing! No, we neither make nor save ourselves. God does both the making and saving. He creates each of us by Christ Jesus to join him in the work he does, the good work he has gotten ready for us to do, work we had better be doing.

Unfailing Love

My faithfulness and My mercy and loving-kindness shall be with him, and in My name shall his horn be exalted [great power and prosperity shall be conferred upon him]. I will set his hand in control also on the [Mediterranean] Sea, and his right hand on the rivers [Euphrates with its tributaries]. He shall cry to Me, You are my Father, my God, and the Rock of my salvation! I will make him the firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth. My mercy and loving-kindness will I keep for him forevermore, and My covenant shall stand fast and be faithful with him. His Offspring also will I make to endure forever, and his throne as the days of heaven. If his children forsake My law and walk not in My ordinances, If they break or profane My statutes and keep not My commandments, Then will I punish their transgression with the rod [of chastisement], and their iniquity with stripes. Nevertheless, My loving-kindness will I not break off from him, nor allow My faithfulness to fail [to lie and be false to him]. My covenant will I not break or profane, nor alter the thing that is gone out of My lips. Once [for all] have I sworn by My holiness, which cannot be violated; I will not lie to David: Psalm 89:24-35

The Lord loves us more than our minds can even comprehend, I’m reminded that love never fails.  Regardless of the mistakes you make God’s message is I will not change, my love will for you is firm.  God sent his son, Jesus has paid it all and through one act of obedience we have been brought into relationship with the same God that David served.  Once you invite Jesus in, he comes in to stay and gives us everything that belongs to him. We have peace, joy, health, prosperity,wholeness, and the Lord promises to not break that covenant He made with his son. In the name of Jesus we have abundant life to the fullest till it over flows. We must believe and receive!

Be Still And Know That I am God

What does it mean when God’s own are commanded to “be still”? The injunction is not given to restrict the mobility of God’s people. The duty represents a spiritual disposition that ought to characterize those to whom God’s unfailing promises have been given. The word translated “be still” comes from the Hebrew term raphah. This word is found in various forms in the Old Testament, with different shades of meaning. It refers to that which is slack, or to let drop, or in some instances, to be disheartened or weak. So as your world crumbles around you, the call from Scripture is: don’t flinch in faith in God. Stand still — not because of a self-made confidence, not because you are the most composed person in the face of disaster, not because “you’ve seen it all.” Be still because of what you know about God.

As I face a new season in my life, the challenges to be still and know that God loves me rings louder than ever. I want to share a few words that the Lord has shared with my heart over the past weeks. While each word was given during a particular test, I feel God is speaking out a message that I must understand before I move forward.

1. It’s a trap

2. Don’t be offended

3. All of it

4. Trust me

5. I won’t forsake you

6. It’s over

7. Be still/ Rest

I have felt in my heart that I have been obedient to God, obeying each word He has placed in my heart but I’ve been deceived. I love the Lord with all my heart and will do whatever He asks of me, I’m so grateful for this life He has given me.  But I have been stopped in my tracks by my loving Father to show me what I could never see. I believe God’s every word and I know that He will do what he promises, the one thing that I haven’t done is give it all to Him, rest, trust, and know that in His timing it will come to pass. My loving friend has pointed out to me that I have been putting God in a box, my box and demanding Him to respond. My heart is broken, in spite of what I think I need, God is God and He will never fail me.  Two nights ago I broke, I know Two things the Lord has spoken to my heart, I heard His voice loud and clear. I feel like Abraham, I’ve heard God’s voice say to me , I will _______.  Even though Abraham didn’t see how, he knew God spoke and that settled it. I have come to the place that it doesn’t matter how long it takes, I will trust Him. He loves me and say’s His word will not be altered nor delayed but it shall come to pass.  It’s over b/c now I have wrestled with God, surrendered, admitted my weakness and have decided to let go and I believe by choosing not to fear, He will lead me and every road block that was there is now destroyed.  God always wins, the Holy Spirit speaks to us but we must get still, he speaks in a still small voice.  He knows more than I, He sees all, and I choose to trust Him.  Trust demands rest!

Exodus 14:14 says, The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace and remain at rest.

Isaiah 65:24 says, He will answer me before I even call on Him and while I’m still talking He is going ahead and answering.

Galatians 6:9 says, And let us not lose heart and grow weary and faint in acting nobly and doing right, for in due time and at the appointed season we shall reap, if we do not loosen and relax our courage and faint.

Hebrews 10: 35, Do not, therefore, fling away your fearless confidence, for it carries a great and glorious compensation of reward.

Help Me Reach The Girls

The Lord brought something to my attention that is a desperate need to the homeless girls on the streets. The question came up in my spirit, “What do they do when it’s their monthly time.” I believe the Lord cares about this detail in these young girls lives. I have been asking God to show me ways to impact these girls. I believe God is opening this door for me, it’s an open door to reach out to these girls and show that I understand, even the smallest need of sanitation during their monthly time. Since the Lord has really hit me hard in my heart with this, I believe the girls are on the streets are seeking help in this area and the Lord hears them. I would ask that you pray about helping me meet this need. I would also like for you to read the list below and see if the Lord brings to your heart something that needs to be on the list that isn’t.

Gift for “The Beautiful”
1. Tampons/ Napkins
2. toothbrush & paste
3. Feminine soap
4. Wash cloth

Front: Card to pass out with "The Beautiful" gift

Art work for “The Beautiful” donated by Jordan Mercedes : http://www.jordanmercedes.com/

Back of Card

Another art piece to share through the gift for "The Beautiful"

Let Love Flow Through You Today

What is love?

Everybody seems to believe that love is a good thing. However, not all agree what is love. Is love that warm touchy-feely feeling a person has when he is with a familiar person? According to the Bible, love is caring in action. Love isn’t what we feel, but what we do.

If I speak with human eloquence and angelic ecstasy but don’t love, I’m nothing but the creaking of a rusty gate. If I speak God’s Word with power, revealing all his mysteries and making everything plain as day, and if I have faith that says to a mountain, “Jump,” and it jumps, but I don’t love, I’m nothing. If I give everything I own to the poor and even go to the stake to be burned as a martyr, but I don’t love, I’ve gotten nowhere. So, no matter what I say, what I believe, and what I do, I’m bankrupt without love.

Love never gives up.
Love cares more for others than for self.
Love doesn’t want what it doesn’t have.
Love doesn’t strut,
Doesn’t have a swelled head,
Doesn’t force itself on others,
Isn’t always “me first,”
Doesn’t fly off the handle,
Doesn’t keep score of the sins of others,
Doesn’t revel when others grovel,
Takes pleasure in the flowering of truth,
Puts up with anything,
Trusts God always,
Always looks for the best,
Never looks back,
But keeps going to the end.  Love never dies. 1 Corinthians 13: 1-8

I would like to challenge you today to open your eyes and ears and listen. The heart of your neighbor is telling you what they need but we must be willing to listen and then ask God, ” What would you have me do Lord to meet this need?”  Friends please remember that deception is birthed when love is denied.

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

No need for a bath when you have a shower.

If we claim that we’re free of sin, we’re only fooling ourselves. A claim like that is errant nonsense. On the other hand, if we admit our sins—make a clean breast of them—he won’t let us down; he’ll be true to himself. He’ll forgive our sins and purge us of all wrong doing. If we claim that we’ve never sinned, we out-and-out contradict God—make a liar out of him. A claim like that only shows off our ignorance of God. 1 John 1:9

Notice that in the Scripture we are told that if we will confess our sins to God, He will “continuously” cleanse us. I believe this is the spiritual correlation to the way our blood continuously cleanses our body. Our body works for us all the time, continuously working to keep us cleansed of all the poisons, and the blood of Jesus works all the time, continuously cleansing us from sin in all its forms and manifestations. There is power in the shed blood of Christ Jesus! You and I are continually cleanse not just every once in a while, not like the Old Covenant, once a year on the Day of Atonement, but continuously.

The bible states that there is only one requirement on our part; we must freely admit that we have sinned and confess our sins. Be quick to repent, don’t try to hide anything from God. He will never reject you. He knows everything anyway, but repentance releases the power of the blood in your behalf. This is one way you can”use” the blood allows it to be effective in your life. Let the Lord “wash” you in the blood. Release your faith in the blood of Jesus.

The enemy likes to make us think that if we admit, confess where we messed up, that it will make us look less than, guilty but I want to share with you that’s a lie. And If you will trust God you will experience the true happiness in coming clean.

I said, “I’ll make a clean breast of my failures to God.” Suddenly the pressure was gone— my guilt dissolved, my sin disappeared. Psalm 32:5

Then I let it all out; You can’t whitewash your sins and get by with it; you find mercy by admitting and leaving them. Proverbs 28:13

God’s readiness to give and forgive is now public. Salvation’s available for everyone! We’re being shown how to turn our backs on a godless, indulgent life, and how to take on a God-filled, God-honoring life. This new life is starting right now, and is whetting our appetites for the glorious day when our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, appears. He offered himself as a sacrifice to free us from a dark, rebellious life into this good, pure life, making us a people he can be proud of, energetic in goodness. Titus 2:14

Oh the joys of being clean!!

*Encouraging words from Joyce Meyer’s book, “The Word, The Name, and The Blood.”

Reaching Out

Venice Beach, Homeless Youth Outreach

We make about 80 sack lunches to hand out to the homeless that live in the Santa Monica and Venice Beach area.  Hitting the streets looking for those who have hit rock bottom. Sharing the love of Jesus through a food, water, clothing, and offering an open ear to hear their heart. Building trust through engaging in conversation, finding out their names, their needs and offering to help meeting those needs. Deception gives birth when love is denied.

A new outreach to the Jack in the Box in Hollywood, consist of invited homeless in the area and library to the fast food joint for a burger. We have the most amazing time every Thursday afternoon with our wonderful guest, who sometimes get multiple burgers and milkshakes. Packing out the restaurant with our laughter sharing the love Christ has for them.

Let's help them

WHERE DO THEY GO WHEN THEY WANT OUT?

We have separate EMERGENCY SHELTERS for the young men and women that either come to us as referrals or from one of our many weekly outreaches. These shelters provide immediate, safe and a Holy Spirit filled environment. Our target age group is 18-25 years old. We do not discriminate based on age of who we provide shelter to.

People can stay from 1-7 days, and then they are offered an opportunity to enroll in either the Hope for Homeless Youth 12 month discipleship program, the Los Angeles Dream Center Discipleship program or another resource that can try to meet the individual needs of the people that come in for shelter and assistance.

Be a part

of something

BIG
- make an

eternal

difference

today …

I would ask that you pray about partnering with me today.

Slay The Gaint

I just finished reading the book, “The Dream Giver”, I have been challenged to remember the dream that seemed to be just a passing thought. The Lord has asked me to remember that dream, speak life to what appears dead and watch the power of the Holy Spirit move, causing the dream to once again live. I will face the giant of darkness, deception but I will sly him with the Word of God and the people will go free.

Prepare of battle:

A giant of darkness oppresses the city from this stronghold at the gates. No Anybody could leave or enter, it had been that way for so long that no Anyone could remember how long it had been that way. Few believed in him. Other warriors have mentioned his name, they said, but they has passed by without challenging their Giant. I must prepare of Battle! Ordinary walked up to the gate and cried, “Giant of Darkness, in the name of the Dream Giver, I come to defeat you! I proclaim deliverance for every Anybody in the camp and every Anybody in the city!” When the Giant burst out of its stronghold, the Anybodies grasped. “None of these Anybodies will ever be free!” the Giant roared. “Their lives are worthless! Their hope are lies!” Then he attacked with the heaviest chains of darkness that Ordinary has ever seen. Ordinary fought courageously. He fought with the Dream Giver’s power, and he used every weapon and piece of armor he had. All day, the sound of warfare crashed through the valley. BUT by mid afternoon, and Anybody could see that Ordinary was growing weaker while the Giant was as strong as ever. Ordinary retreated and cried out to the Dream Giver, “Are you with me?” Yes, the Dream Giver said, Prepare for a miracle. Leave your weapons. Ordinary remembered the dream. When Ordinary turned away from Unbelief and decided to take a Big Risk for the Dream Giver.   He approached the Giant, “If the Dream Giver is for me, “What Giant can stand against me?” Then he slung his faith,the word of God forth right across the Giants evil heart. And when he swung an amazing thing happened. Chains scattered in pieces. Darkness fled. And the Giant collapsed in a heap, defeated, at Ordinary’s feet.  With every step, the joyful Anybodies sang praises. “The Dream Giver is good!” they sang. Victory belongs to the Dream Giver. For the first time the any Anybody could remember they were free.

Before I met my first giant, I met the Commander He told me that I am a warrior! He showed me that my weapons are every truth I’ve learned on my journey.

This is the vision the Lord has confirmed in my heart, the Giant of Darkness, the deception spirit that keeps our loved one trapped in chains of homosexuality will be defeated. The Dream Giver promises me, that if I will go, He will fight the battle for me. I choose to go to the front line and tell the Anybodies that the Dream Giver loves them and will set them free from the Giant that has lied to them all these years. The Dream Giver will raise up Warriors like myself, and we will go and offer them hope that only comes on the other side of the gate.

An Act Of Love

Give a cool cup of water to someone who is thirsty, for instance. The smallest act of giving or receiving makes you a true apprentice. You won’t lose out on a thing.” Matthew 10:42

Genesis 2:19-20- And out of the ground the Lord God formed every [wild] beast and living creature of the field and every bird of the air and brought them to Adam to see what he would call them; and whatever Adam called every living creature, that was its name. And Adam gave names to all the livestock and to the birds of the air and to every [wild] beast of the field;

AT 120 DEGREES IN AUSTRALIA , IT WAS SO HOT FOR A WEEK THAT KOALAS WERE ASKING PEOPLE FOR WATER..  IT’S NEVER BEEN SEEN BEFORE.

ONE WENT TO A HOUSE TO TRY TO HIDE FROM THE HEAT AND TO
GET A BIT OF SHADE AND HERE’S WHAT HAPPENED WHEN
THE OWNER GAVE HIM SOMETHING TO DRINK.  IT’S REALLY CUTE.

Give to the least of these, you’ve done it unto me.

Allow God’s love to flow through you today.

God loves his creation

“Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened.”

For I tell you truly, whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to and bear the name of Christ will by no means fail to get his reward. Mark 9:41

He Tore Down the Wall

It wasn’t so long ago that you were mired in that old stagnant life of sin. You let the world, which doesn’t know the first thing about living, tell you how to live. You filled your lungs with polluted unbelief, and then exhaled disobedience. We all did it, all of us doing what we felt like doing, when we felt like doing it, all of us in the same boat. It’s a wonder God didn’t lose his temper and do away with the whole lot of us. Instead, immense in mercy and with an incredible love, he embraced us. He took our sin-dead lives and made us alive in Christ. He did all this on his own, with no help from us! Then he picked us up and set us down in highest heaven in company with Jesus, our Messiah.

Now God has us where he wants us, with all the time in this world and the next to shower grace and kindness upon us in Christ Jesus. Saving is all his idea, and all his work. All we do is trust him enough to let him do it. It’s God’s gift from start to finish! We don’t play the major role. If we did, we’d probably go around bragging that we’d done the whole thing! No, we neither make nor save ourselves. God does both the making and saving. He creates each of us by Christ Jesus to join him in the work he does, the good work he has gotten ready for us to do, work we had better be doing. But don’t take any of this for granted. It was only yesterday that you outsiders to God’s ways had no idea of any of this, didn’t know the first thing about the way God works, hadn’t the faintest idea of Christ.

So if you’re serious about living this new resurrection life with Christ, act like it. Pursue the things over which Christ presides. Don’t shuffle along, eyes to the ground, absorbed with the things right in front of you. Look up, and be alert to what is going on around Christ—that’s where the action is. See things from his perspective. Your old life is dead. Your new life, which is your real life—even though invisible to spectators—is with Christ in God. He is your life. When Christ (your real life, remember) shows up again on this earth, you’ll show up, too—the real you, the glorious you. Meanwhile, be content with obscurity, like Christ. And that means killing off everything connected with that way of death: sexual promiscuity, impurity, lust, doing whatever you feel like whenever you feel like it, and grabbing whatever attracts your fancy. That’s a life shaped by things and feelings instead of by God. It’s because of this kind of thing that God is about to explode in anger. It wasn’t long ago that you were doing all that stuff and not knowing any better. But you know better now, so make sure it’s all gone for good: bad temper, irritability, meanness, profanity, dirty talk. Don’t lie to one another. You’re done with that old life. It’s like a filthy set of ill-fitting clothes you’ve stripped off and put in the fire. Now you’re dressed in a new wardrobe. Every item of your new way of life is custom-made by the Creator, with his label on it. All the old fashions are now obsolete. Words like Jewish and non-Jewish, religious and irreligious, insider and outsider, uncivilized and uncouth, slave and free, mean nothing. From now on everyone is defined by Christ, everyone is included in Christ. So, chosen by God for this new life of love, dress in the wardrobe God picked out for you: compassion, kindness, humility, quiet strength, discipline. Be even-tempered, content with second place, quick to forgive an offense. Forgive as quickly and completely as the Master forgave you. And regardless of what else you put on, wear love. It’s your basic, all-purpose garment. Never be without it.

I Will

“Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead. You’re not in the driver’s seat; I am. Don’t run from suffering; embrace it. Follow me and I’ll show you how. Self-help is no help at all. Self-sacrifice is the way, my way, to saving yourself, your true self. What good would it do to get everything you want and lose you, the real you? Mark 8:34

Dieing to your will:

Psalm 101

I will sing of your love and justice, Lord.
I will praise you with songs.
I will be careful to live a blameless life—
when will you come to help me?
I will lead a life of integrity
in my own home.
I will refuse to look at
anything vile and vulgar.
I hate all who deal crookedly;
I will have nothing to do with them.
I will reject perverse ideas
and stay away from every evil.
I will not tolerate people who slander their neighbors.

I will not endure conceit and pride.I will search for faithful people
to be my companions.
Only those who are above reproach
will be allowed to serve me.
I will not allow deceivers to serve in my house,
and liars will not stay in my presence.
My daily task will be to ferret out the wicked
and free the city of the Lord from their grip.

If you wonder if you are ready to take up your cross, consider these questions:

• Are you willing to follow Jesus if it means losing some of your closest friends?
• Are you willing to follow Jesus if it means alienation from your family?
• Are you willing to follow Jesus if it means the loss of your reputation?
• Are you willing to follow Jesus if it means losing your job?
• Are you willing to follow Jesus if it means losing your life?

At some places in the world, these consequences are reality. But notice the questions are phrased, “Are you willing?” Following Jesus doesn’t necessarily mean all these things will happen to you, but will you take up your cross? If there comes a point in your life where you are faced with a choice—Jesus or the comforts of this life—which will you choose?

Commitment to Christ means to take up your cross daily, giving up your hopes, dreams, possessions, even your very life if need be for the cause of Christ. Only if you willingly take up your cross may you be called His disciple. The reward is worth the price. Jesus followed His call of death to self (“Take up your cross and follow Me”) with the gift of life in Christ: “For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it; but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it”).

We are told if we will delight ourself in the Lord (Love and honor him with all our heart and our neighbor as ourself)  he will give us our hearts desires. When we die to ourselves, we will find our true purpose and dreams come to pass.