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Set My
People On Fire - Parish Mission in Peterborough,
England.
Derek Williams FMI will be conducting the 15 week
Set My People on Fire Seminars in Peterborough from
February 13th to June 5th 2005. The seminars will
be a mix of live sessions preached by Derek and
video sessions by Eddie Russell filmed at the St.
Thomas the Apostle Parish Mission in Claremont,
Western Australia.
Full
program and venue
details
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Flame
Ministries at Bishops conference of
England Wales and Scotland.
"Changing
Evangelisation: Sharing Stories of
Catholic
Initiatives."
FMI Evangelist
Derek Williams will represent Flame
Ministries International at the Bishops
Conference of England and Wales at All
Saints, London, Colney on 24th and 25th
November.
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The Building Bridges of Hope conference is seen as
an opportunity to share and identify good practice
and discern the contemporary shape of Catholic
Mission in Britain and Ireland. The outcomes of
this forum will be mutual support, making
connections with each other and sharing resources.
It will also help CASE present the 'means and
methods' of evangelisation to the Catholic
community and to our ecumenical partners.
The co-hosts for the conference will be: CASE:
The Catholic Agency to Support
Evangelisation - an agency of the Catholic
Bishops Conference of England and Wales
www.caseresources.org.uk
and Building Bridges of Hope - an ecumenical
learning process, established by the Churches
Commission on Mission (part of Churches Together
in Britain and Ireland) - For more details
visit Building
Bridges of Hope
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Gate
to Cathedral Square Peterborough.
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Fire
on the Streets of
England.
Taking Jesus to the people is the
motivation of FMI's UK Evangelist Derek
Williams for marketplace
evangelisation.
The
Senior Directors of FMI in Australia
approved a trial street evangelisation
mission proposed by Derek recently. As
much as doing more formal preaching
through rallies, conferences and seminars
Derek also believes that Jesus and the
Gospel needs to be taken to the people
where they live and work and presented to
them in a practical way that they can
identify with.
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To do this
Derek will road-test an idea from FMI senior
director Eddie Russell by setting up a Prayer
Cubicle in the local market place in Peterborough
where he will hand out free copies of his book and
speak to people about what Jesus can do for them.
He will also invite people to seek prayer for their
needs in a private cubicle set up in the street.
The Prayer Station cubicles will have a sign saying
- "Need Prayer? Ask, and you will receive." If the
first outreach is a success Derek will train up
twelve people to assist and reproduce the idea
eventually covering the city.
The first
street mission
Seminarian Luke Goymour and Derek went to
Peterborough Cathedral square (above) which
is an outside shopping precinct on Monday Novemebr
1st. "Shortly after arriving with bibles and Rosary
beads in hand an evangelical turned up expecting
somebody else, but met with us. Then Therese Brown,
a Charismatic Catholic friend, another evangelical
and an intercessor friend turned up - None of these
expected us to be there and vice versa; We had a
team.
Theresa brought some spiritual warfare prayers
written by Pope Leo XIII so we prayed them, called
on the Holy Spirit, and after much deliberation I
started teaching the people gathered (some having
lunch on the benches, others just walking through).
Just before I started talking I was told that where
I was standing a group of Satanists normally gather
on Monday lunchtime to carry out some rituals, they
didn't turn up this week.
The Holy Spirit
inspired me for half an hour to talk on God's love,
salvation, blessing and curse, the god of this age,
the incarnation, Christmas, stress, personal
responsibility, and one or two other things. In
excess of 200 people passed through the square
during this stage and Luke was walking round
praying the rosary and commented on how many people
were sitting down in the vicinity listening with
interest and the two evangelical men were chatting
with people. Theresa was praying behind me for
protection and inspiration. When I finished it
seemed that something in the spiritual realms had
broken through - the atmosphere had changed. Luke
in particular noticed this and said it was an
awesome afternoon."
For information about our UK outreaches,
engagements and programs contact
Derek
Williams
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David
Harp FMI - Keynote speaker at
Archdiocesan
event.
The impact of David's testimony
regarding his deliverance from
drug addiction, homosexuality and
healing of HIV/AIDS has had a
powerful impact on 100's of
people since he first shared it
at the 14th Annual Flame Congress
in
January this year.
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The Guest Speakers at the
Respect Life Office Annual Fundraising Dinner Dance
are Archbishop Barry James Hickey and David Harp
FMI.
Following an address by Archbishop Hickey, David
will share his testimony highlighting the dignity
of the homosexual person and the power of God's
grace. Through his witness David has already helped
many people experiencing same sex-attraction, and
he continues to touch the lives of so many people.
Among those who have been affected by David's story
were participants of the Embrace the Grace
Conference 2004 sponsored by the Respect Life
Office and the Archdiocesan Catholic Youth Office
where he was given a standing ovation that lasted
over 10 minutes.
Respect Life Office director, Ms Clare Pike said,
"Listening to the way God has worked in David's
life has a way of affecting all of us and
not just those with same-sex attraction. His story
is a great statement to the power, mercy and love
of God and it helps us better understand and talk
about the subject of homosexuality."
To be held from 6.30pm on Saturday November 27th
2004 people are invited to attend at the Rossetti
Restaurant 28/386 Wanneroo Rd Westminster. The $40
per person tickets will include a three course
meal, beer, wine, tea, coffee and soft drinks.
Tables of ten can be booked and the dress is
Formal. All proceeds will assist the work of the
Respect Life Office. For information contact
Clare
Pike by
Friday 19th November.
Read
David's Testimony
Here
Set My People On Fire Parish Evangelisation
Claremont WA.
SMPOF
has been presented in Perth twice a year for the
past 14 years but this is the first time it has
been conducted as formal parish event in
Australia.
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Opening
night in the Church. SMPOF has now moved
to the parish hall which is far more
comfortable.
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In response to
Archbishop Hickey's call for a New
Evangelisation in the Archdiocese the
parish of St. Thomas the Apostle in
Claremont WA took the bold step to invite
FMI to present its 15 week bible
seminar.
SMPOF was conducted as a parish program in
Birmingham and Peterborough in England
during 1994 but this is the first time it
has been presented as a parish event in
Perth and it is no doubt the longest
parish mission ever conducted in the
Archdiocese if not Australia. Full credit
has to go to a few eager parishioners that
presented it to the Parish Evangelisation
Committee who then took the initiative for
the parish.
At the time of this publication the
seminars are in their 9th week and so far
it has been a huge success. Not everyone
attending are from the parish. There are
several enthusiastic non-Catholics and
people from surrounding parishes and all
are gaining much from the subjects
presented. The attendance by such a wide
section of Perth is largely due to the
door-knock invitations that took place
prior along with speakers presenting the
program to the surrounding parishes.
A significant time was the final session
on Blood Covenants on the first retreat
weekend. During Eddie's description of the
passion and death of Jesus the room was
suddenly filled with God's presence, the
effect of which brought many to tears and
repentance.
As the weeks go by it is clear to see how
the faith of the delegates has grown and
how the Word of God has begun positive
transformations in their lives.
SMPOF Claremont is proving to be a
very powerful parish evangelisation tool.
The whole mission is being filmed by
FMITV and Video Productions and will
become the primary FMI video series for
international distribution and will be
used by Derek in England next
February.
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Up a Gum tree at Youth On Fire.
Praying
for the Baptism of the Holy Spirit at
Youth on Fire.
Faith sharing at Youth on Fire.
FMM set the pace teaching Antioch musos at
their Fire Weekend.
Patrick
shows Antioch musicians how to experiment
with creative arrangements with original
material.
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Flame
Youth Ministry and FMM active and
effective.
YOUTH
ON FIRE PENTECOST RETREAT - INTERNATIONAL
YOUTH MASS - ANCHOR WEEKEND - ANTIOCH FIRE
WEEKEND - PARISH MASSES - PRAISE
MEETINGS.
Not letting the
dust settle before the next event FYM and
FMM keep blazing a trail across Perth.
Without
doubt the Flame Youth and Music Ministry
are fast becoming leading forces amongst
young adults and the general Catholic
population with their unique music and
very anointed ministry. Requests for their
music at parish Masses are increasing and
currently monthly engagements are in
Balcatta, Claremont and Fremantle with
requests from other suburbs.
The
first Youth on Fire Retreat held over the
Pentecost weekend at the Benedictine
Monastery in New Norcia WA was a
resounding
success.
Youth
on Fire - a suitable title indeed for a
youth Pentecost retreat that changed the
lives of many participants as the picture
at the top of this page indicates. FMM
provided the music and the jam-sessions
during breaks gave the weekend a sense of
balance and fun.
Teaching subjects were given by FYM leader
Shenton Surin and David Harp that
expressed the reality of God's love and
the primacy of Jesus as Lord. Shenton's
topics on the power of Pentecost and the
Spiritual Gifts inspired participants to
ask for and accept their personal
Pentecost through the Baptism of the Holy
Spirit. The presence of the Holy Spirit
and the sincere love of the youth began to
heal many from hurtful past experiences as
they began to forgive others and
especially themselves as Christ had done
on Calvary's Cross. Eddie Russell
introduced YOF with an encouraging address
marking Pentecost given by Pope John II
affirming the Charismatic dimension of our
faith praying for an "Abundant
effusion" of the charismtic gifts.
Over 95 KM from Perth, The Benedictine
Abbey at New Norcia was the ideal retreat
centre. Youth on Fire was held in St.
Cecilia's college and although FMM and the
praise of God were loud, it did not travel
outside the building leaving the
tranquility of New Norcia contemplatively
intact. - It is certain that FYM will do
Youth on Fire again. If you would like to
notified about their events, just
subscribe below.
FMM
was provided liturgical music at the
International Youth Mass held at St.
Mary's Cathedral attended by over 1000
youth.
Organised
by Fr. Don Kettle, Archdiocesan Youth
Director, the Mass was a huge success and
a testimony to the calibre and enthusiasm
of youth in the Archdiocese. As well as
FMM, the Mass had musicians of various
musical expressions from traditional to
contemporary that gave the liturgy a
beautiful cultural expression that blended
and harmonized in an inspiring way. The
International Youth Day Mass culminated
with refreshments and displays from dozens
of youth organisations at Mercedes College
opposite the Cathedral.
FMM
and FYM - Fire and
Anchor.
Each
year, both Antioch and the Disciples of
Jesus have weekends aimed at the needs of
young people. Last year FMM and FYM left a
marked impression and were invited once
more to minister at the Antioch Flame
Weekend and the Disciples of Jesus Anchor
Weekend. Both Antioch and the DOJ's Youth
Mission Teams expressed their appreciation
for such a wonderful time with FMI, "Wow,
these guys are awesome!" would adequately
sum it up from one young person at
Anchor.
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Intercession for evangelisation at
Fremantle Basilica continues.
Monthly
Intercessory Prayer Services at St.,
Patrick's Basilica led by Kaye Rollings
and FMM in Fremantle town are becoming a
regular feature of parish life.
Fr. John Sherman is now planning for 2005
and is looking at a Charismatic-style
Pentecost Vigil with FMI. Fremantle is
said to be the Witchcraft Capital of the
world by Wiccans themselves and this
beautiful port city that still has its
original colonial character is a haven of
art, culture and new Age lifestyle. Fr.
John has a vision for evangelisation of
the city and the Intercessory Prayer
Services are part of that preparation. It
is being discussed that in 2005 FMI could
conduct Set My people on Fire or other
Renewal Missions for the parish to assist
in this vision of evangelisation.
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Jim Murphy making a point: "Listen."
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Jim Murphy - The man that carried a 6ft
wooden cross over America in Perth for
Evangelisation Conference.
Rekindle
the Fire organised by the State Service
Committee of the Catholic Charismatic
Renewal of WA attracted several hundred
people to hear Jim Murphy's amazing
journey of faith and evangelisation. The
conference with the blessing of the
Archbishop gave participants practical
steps to apply in the local environment.
Flame Music Ministry were one of the
groups at the conference and provided
music for the closing Mass that attracted
much praise for their music.
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Praying for a release
of the Holy Spirit at Southern Cross.
Participants listen to Eddie's teaching on
Faith and Adoption by the Blood. David
Harp also spoke on God's Love and the
Baptism of the Holy Spirit. The whole
weekend was great fun and quite an
adventure.
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Our Lady of Montserrat - Southern Cross
Parish Renewal Weekend.
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Praying
for parish priest Fr. Peter St.
John.
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The
tiny West Australian wheatbelt
town of Southern Cross lies 369
km east of Perth with a
population of just 982. It is a
farming community that is also
famous for the major gold finds
in the early settlement days.
On the weekend of 23 - 24 October
a team of Flame members drove by
car and travelled by train to
conduct a Healing Rally and the
Flame One Day of Renewal.
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The mission was not without incident when
Patrick's car stripped its back CV joints
due to the weight of the sound and music
equipment towed in a trailer. FMI
guitarist Damien Doherty and Sound
Engineer James Thom along with Patrick
were stranded just 50 km out from Perth
with no hope of getting the car fixed. It
took several hours for a tow truck to
arrive and by the time they finally
arrived at Southern Cross with the musical
bare essentials, the first session was
nearly finished.
Without music for the opening healing
rally, Eddie arranged for Cherlye, Kaye
and Quyen to share testimonies about
healing in their own lives after which
Eddie preached his message. The rest of
the weekend went as planned and although
some did not return after the first night,
the rest were blessed and encouraged by
the messages and prayers they received.
The mission ended with a BBQ and the best
Lamb Chops imaginable.
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FLAME
AND IMPACT WORLD TOUR
Kaye
Rollings FMI represents Archbishop Hickey,
Flame Ministries and the Catholic
Archdiocese of Perth on the Board of
Reference for Impact World Tour that is
coming to Australia in
2006.
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Impact
World Tour was founded in 1993 in
Wisconsin, USA and has grown to be the
largest travelling campaign of its type in
the world. The Tour has the power to
transform communities and it particularly
addresses youth on contemporary
issues.
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Professional
performances feature world-class extreme
athletes and cultural artists. Local
churches and business people contribute
funds and provide some infrastructure as
well as run ongoing programs.
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IWT
will be the biggest youth event ever staged in
Australia and we will keep you up to date.
What
happened to Uganda and
Slovenia?
FMI needed to raise $17,000.00 to $20,000.00 for
Eddie, David and Patrick to go to Uganda but it was
not possible to do so, and sadly, we had to cancel
the mission. Slovenia was secure and an Official
Invitation from the Bishop of Maribor was received.
Unfortunately, those assisting the organisers with
transport and music decided to take a holiday
instead even though they had arranged to do the
mission. This left the organisers stranded and the
mission postponed until 2005.
Other than the unreliable commitments in the
Eastern European summer holidays, the sad reality
of money was the main cause for cancellations, and
that is why our Friends of Flame Partners are so
important to FMI. Again, please consider assisting
us with your prayers and donations. If you do, it
will mean we will be able to bless those that
cannot pay for such missions as those in Uganda,
earning around 0.5 cents per day, cannot.
Why
I wrote this book and what it explains.
I have written this book
(44 chapters) in response to many requests
from people who have read 12 Steps to Divine
Healing; it covers faith as a charism, a law, a
gift, a grace, a natural endowment and even, a
science.
The
title of this book is a parody on the original
Star-Trek famous line "It's life Jim, but not as we
know it" and approaches the cosmogony of faith in
Hebrews 11:1-3. Consequently it attempts to go
boldly where no man has gone before, and hence the
title, "It's Faith Jim. But not as we know it."
In the first three verses of Hebrews 11 is
the whole mystery of faith regarding exactly what
it is and how we understand [know]
by faith that the Word of God creates the universe.
The author of Hebrews does not elaborate on this
cosmic event and promptly gives examples from
history. We can assume that because there is no
elaboration the Christians of the day knew exactly
what he meant. The question the book approaches is,
do we?
From this standpoint, I have presented how
the Mazzaroth reveals God's salvation plan written
in the constellations and how the corruption at
Babel gave birth to the modern day occult zodiac
with Biblical references and astronomical
calculations to show what people saw in the heavens
at that time. It also explains the relationship
between the Logos and the Rhema in the work of
creation, salvation and the miraculous events
revealed in the lives of Adam through to Jesus and,
for us today. Investigating the dust from which God
formed Adam, it approaches the creation of the
universe and humanity from a Sub-Atomic level and
asks, "Was Adam Sub-Atomic Dust that Speaks?"
This book is not meant to be a complete
exegesis on faith, or indeed a complete cosmogony
or cosmology even if it does have an Aristotelian
metaphysical nature, but rather to approach the
nature of faith itself in a practical way that we
can apply in daily life.
Its cosmology and cosmogony if anything, are
relating to the comments in the Letter to the
Hebrews regarding understanding the origin of the
universe by the Word of God. Because this is so
powerfully connected in Hebrews chapter eleven
verse three, we cannot approach the subject of
faith without approaching the universe itself.
Since this book is not only concerned with
the beginning, but also with the end of creation,
its foundation is on the premise that God, although
fully involved in it, is separate from it. In these
regards, its cosmogony could be in the area of the
Scholastics Hylomorphism although I am no scholar
in these matters and only discovered this
probability after setting out my thoughts.
Faith is a gift supernaturally infused by
God but it is also a law that needs application in
order to have its effect. The book attempts to
explain that law in a simple to understand way,
giving numerous practical examples as well as
inspiring personal testimonies, and explains how a
Rhema Word spoken in faith can activate a dead
body. It also explains how this can Consecrate
bread and wine, affect the Incarnation, the New
Adam and the New Eve opening up the revelation of
Christ at Cana as well as bringing a physical body
into a purely spiritual realm without breaking
spiritual or natural laws. It also explains how
faith comes, grows, gets results.
Written from the heart of the Evangelist
whose primary motivation is to bring encounter with
Jesus and conviction of his truth rather than
education alone, this book seeks to make Jesus
known to the glory of God and to inspire faith in
him that it might be told to others for their
salvation. It is therefore a simple book for the
everyday man to apply effectively in daily
life.
Eddie
Russell
FMI
WEEKLY
FLAME MEETINGS:
Flame
Youth Ministry.
St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Albert Street,
Balcatta every Friday evening from 7.30pm.
Leader: Shenton Surin FMI.
Cathedral
Praise Meeting
St. Mary's Cathedral Parish Centre, 450 Hay Street,
Perth City every Thursday evening from 8pm.
Leader: Eddie Russell FMI
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