Over the past year, Derek Williams, FMI's evangelist in the UK, has been busy conducting Flame Days and the Set My People on Fire (SMPOF) seminars in England.

He recently graduated the delegates of the first SMPOF conducted in England since Eddie and a team spent nine months there 1994. It was also the first time that Derek had taught SMPOF - Demand for these programs and for Derek to speak have increased; SMPOF is now booked out until 2007 in England

Community founder, Myles Dempsey prays with Eddie before his first session at the Flame Day.




An enthusiastic response to his message.




Eddie preaching at the Flame Day in Liverpool to an enthusiastic congregation.

The seminars are showing good results in people receiving healing, renewed faith and conversion.

There are in excess 130 people attending and more have registered as the seminars progress. - Derek reports that community founder, Myles Dempsey, has expressed his delight in how the seminars are conducted, their content and the results noticeable in the delegates present.

Derek Williams and a Rain of Fire:
"The impact of the seminar is extraordinary."

"Last night we really dug deep into that concept of righteousness. It was a great time of worship because they know how to do it properly following the session on the prayers of thanksgiving, praise and worship. Thus we got into the throne room and God poured out fire upon us.

It was like rain but had an orange/red colour and many in the room were 'burning up'. Then we had a river of grace pouring down the room anointing the feet to spread the Gospel. This was all confirmed prophetically by various people round the chapel. When I explained righteousness they were astounded, especially with new insight into Matthew 6 (do not worry about what to wear) and the parable of the Prodigal son.

A priest came to me after and said (as he says most weeks) 'I could have done with hearing this 50 years ago'. Curiously enough, he celebrated his jubilee of ordination only last week."

David's testimony brought great hope and healing.




The music ministry led by the talented Michael Mulroy at Derek's SMPOF retreat leading praises to the Lord.




Derek's SMPOF retreat delegates fill the chapel at the Prince of Peace Community in Liverpool.

Glastonbury Flame Day - "I loved the Flame Day today! - I needed to be reminded of God's abundance. I really benefited from the point you made about striving, persisting and pushing through in worship so as to enter fully into Gods presence/God''s Throne Room. - I have struggled with prayer for many years and people have often said that I should stop striving and not try so hard and just receive. But I believe it is necessary like you said to do some violence, make sacrifice and seek with our whole being. I was also encouraged to spend more dedicated time praying in tongues."
- Tara Moore - Glastonbury UK. -

Derek Williams is a cradle Catholic that struggled with his faith in his late teens and early twenties until he was invited to a Catholic Charismatic prayer group. In his own words "that was like coming home". Within weeks he experienced the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and started ministering in the Charismatic gifts.

Following this experience Derek immersed himself in the life of the Spirit, attending prayer groups, seminars, evangelical outreaches, sharing his faith in a variety of ways, studying the Bible and spending hours in prayer as an intercessor.

CONGRATULATIONS TO DEREK AND LYNN WILLIAMS ON THE BIRTH OF SAMUEL DAVID.

Born Mon, 21 Nov 2005 at 11.03am BST. Weighed in at 6 pounds 3.5 ounces; A little light because he was born 3 weeks ahead of schedule.

We send our blessings and prayers for the safe arrival of Samuel, David Williams. May God grant him a long, healthy, proserous and happy life.

From FMI and all our news readers.

People at the conference in Entroncamento packed the hall and overflowed onto
the street to hear Eddie speak about the Baptism
of Fire.


In Entroncamento, many were healed and delivered from evil spirits - The woman above stood up and walked after Derek Williams prayed for her healing.

"All the biggest speakers and major conferences are held in Fatima - no one every comes here and so it is a great honor for you to come to us." parish priest Fr. Vincente said.

Over the past year, Derek had laid strong foundations in Portugal through his many invitations to preach there.

Portugal has suffered a relentless drought for a long time and the land is very dry with fires igniting regularly. In some strange way, it seemed to reflect the spiritual state of many Catholics that also related how they are experiencing dryness in their groups and spiritual life.

"As with the dry land that causes fires to ignite easily, it is the same when we experience spiritual dryness; it is the perfect condition for a revival fire in the Church; it means that we are ready for the consuming fire of God's love." Eddie said.

When Eddie and David arrived as part of their 5-Nation Mission, they were welcomed with enthusiasm and people responded in the same way to their ministry.

The first mission was in town of Entroncamento around 20 km from Fatima. Invited by parish priest Fr Vincente, the people in the area were overjoyed that someone from such a far away country as Australia would take time out to visit them.

The conference began with a packed Mass in the church and overflowed into the hall across the road - people crammed the doors and flowed outside. Inside the hall, the heat was almost unbearable but no one complained. In fact, when Eddie prayed with people, others cooled him with their fans.

Lisbon - Derek and David praying for people. Several fell to the ground.


Lisbon - David teaches on Zaccheus.


Lisbon - Eddie prays for a young man in need of healing.

Inquiries have been made to invite Eddie back in 2006.

David prays with a young mother close to giving birth at a the parish conference in Kitassa.

Our regular readers would be familiar with our difficulty accepting an invitation to Uganda for a lack of funds over the past three years but finally, through the generosity of one person that gave enough for airfares, we were able to respond to the invitation of Fred Mawanda of the National Service Committee of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Uganda. The rest of the funds came from various people but especially from the parishes of Mirrabooka and Dianella in Perth.

The conferences were mostly in remote rural areas and the poverty was obvious everywhere. However, the faith and vitality of the people was inspiring; they walked for many miles carrying small children as well as carrying their belongings on their heads. They slept and cooked in the open air with no running water or proper toilets. In spite of this, there was not one sad face, especially when giving praises to God.

A mother at a conference in Masaka carries her baby on her back.


Drums beat and people praised. It was a unique experience for Eddie and David.


Power cuts were common. The leaders conference continues with oil lamps in Masaka.


Children and adults pray for each other; many were healed and set free.


People prayed for each other at the parish conference Kitassa.

The mission included Leaders Conferences, Intercessors' Conferences, Parish Conferences and a Revival Rally at the University in Kampala.

The program was 14 - 17 August CCR Leaders Program Holy Trinity Community BISANJE, Masaka Diocese. 18 - 21 August Parish Mission Kitassa Parish KITAASA, Masaka Diocese. 23 - 25 August Intercessors Conference Buhimba Parish BUHIMBA, Mbrarra Diocese. 28 August University Prayer Group Makerere University KAMPALA.

The subjects taught were: Understanding the Blood Covenants and Claiming your Inheritance, How to raise your Vision in God, Understanding the Prayers of Thanksgiving, Praise and Worship, David's testimony, Healing and Faith Dynamics: Faith + Works = Results and The Story of Zacchaus.

At the Intercessors' Conference in Buhimba there was no electric power or lighting, no showers and toilets were just holes in the ground. It was a new experience preaching the Gospel at night with only one oil lantern to light up the church. It was also a new experience to eat the local food consisting predominantly of bananas, a little rice and peanut sauce.

"Thanks to the generosity of those in Perth and Florida that supported this mission financially, we were able cover all expenses and also purchase a generator, wiring and light-fittings for the church and presbytery in Buhimba before we left." Eddie said.

David's testimony regarding his healing from drug addiction and HIV/AIDS gave 1000's new hope in their struggles against AIDS everywhere we went and we were privileged to pray with many for healing.

As the news began to spread, and as the days unfolded, more people walked many miles to be at the conferences carrying their belongings on their heads and children on their backs. They slept in the church on on broken dusty concrete floors as well as outside in the open air,

Many were healed, saved and delivered.

Due to the reports that reached them from the people attending these conferences, the priests and diocesan spiritual directors, bishops and diocesan coordinators have now requested Set My People on Fire for 2006.

The final event was a rally at the University Prayer Group Makerere University in Kampala. It was the first day of the new semester and so students attended from all over Uganda. David shared his testimony and as a result, nearly all gave their lives to Christ, renewed their commitment to the Church and received prayers for healing.

The priests in whose parishes we were invited send their heartfelt thanks to you all for blessing them with this mission that gave them and their parishioners new hope and vision for the future. Already some people have begun to apply what was taught on Faith and Raising their Vision and new plans for development have begun and are showing early signs of success from reports received since arriving home.

Below - The people dance with joy after David's testimony in Kitassa.


People blocked the entrance to the church seeking prayer from Eddie and David.


Intercessors' Conference at the Buhimba parish.




The church in Buhimba had no glass windows, no electric power, no running water, no proper toilets and broken concrete floors.


The mud hut above the church in Buhimbi is where the parish catechist lives.

Widiadi in green shirt during a radio broadcast on
Maestro 92.5 Bandung.


The team pose outside Meastro 92.5 after the live broadcast.

Bread of Life Revival Rally 2005.

The vision of Widiadi, a youth of the Charismatic Renewal in Bandung, Western Java, was in the planning for over a year inspired a Eucharist conference entitled "Revival Rally 2005 Bread of Life." Organized by the youth in Bandung, this conference would make anyone proud.

Eddie was invited to be the speaker throughout the conference and took David with him as part of their five-nation evangelisation tour. Booked to depart from Perth airport at around 1,30 am David and Eddie waited until 3 am due to a mechanical problem only to be informed later that the flight had been canceled and there no others that night. Opting to stay at a hotel to ensure the earliest possible flight, they arrived at the new Holiday Inn at the Burswood Casino complex near the city of Perth to get some rest.

Fr Hilman, Novi, Eddie, Bishop Alexander, David, Ira and Iwan Santosa in Bandung.


Over 5,000 people attended the main Eucharistic revival rally in Bandung.

During the rally, young girls performed elegant dance routines that expressed the theme of the songs.


Emphasizing the importance of the Word of God, Eddie holds up his Bible.


This little face says it all.


Fr Hilman elevates the Eucharist for adoration at
the closing Mass.

Part of the promotion prior to the conference was a live broadcast on Maestro 96.5 radio Bandung. Eddie was interviewed about the conference and the problem with the current fascination in Indonesia with occult television and films. Eddie also shared about the Blood Covenants that were part of the conference and David spoke a little about his healing testimony.

The behind scenes work including the promotion, planning and stage design impressed David and Eddie who said that, "Over 300 young people worked on the organizing team to present one of the most efficient and elaborate conferences we have ever witnessed. - We were very impressed." Eddie said.

Before the conference began time was spent meeting with Mgr. Alexander Djajasiswaja, Pr., Bishop of Bandung and the service team of the Charismatic Renewal; Fr. Y. Hilman Pujiatmoko, Pr., Co-Moderator, Iwan Santoso, Coordinator Agustinus Sutanto, Secretary, that was hosting the conference and then on to the conference itself. and so conference coordinator, Novi, and her assistant Ira, were to become the constant companions and interpreters for David and Eddie throughout their time in Bandung.

Around 5,000 people attended the main rally at the conference and they experienced an amazing presentation of youth talent second to none; a drama that was powerful and moving enough to warrant an altar call for conversion, a tight music ministry, inspiring praise leading with several choir members, and after the message, a beautiful presentation by children.

The only drawback was that the planned 30-minute drama, presented by a professional theater troupe booked to perform the Crucifixion prior to the praise and worship, took well over an hour and a half. This was no fault of the organisers and it was a great disappointment to Widiadi and others because it meant that nearly 3 hours had passed before Eddie could deliver his message causing many to leave before the end of the evening.

Because the children had a presentation immediately after the message, it was not possible to pray directly with the people after his teaching. However, when the opportunity did present itself, Eddie and David prayed with 100's of people that received many blessings, deliverance and healing. This was especially powerful after the final Mass celebrated by Fr. Hilman and several other priests when David shared his testimony.

Some of the 5,000 people at the conference in Bandung university.


Demonstrating the power of holding up a covenant scar when under attack from an enemy.


The Mass was concelebrated with several priests.


The children sing to a huge crowd after Eddie's message on the Eucharist.

"The Church and the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in Bandung can rightly be proud of their youth; they are a credit to the Church."

Staff and patients pose with Eddie and David.


Patients listen intently as David shares how God
freed him from addiction
to hard drugs.

Welcomed by Dr Aditijo Amidjojo, David and Eddie spent an afternoon with the patients and staff at the YAYASAN SEKAR MAWAR drug rehabilitation clinic in Bandung.

Now a retired surgeon due to an injury to his hand, Dr. Aditijo runs the rehabilitation clinic from his own resources and the donations of a few supporters to help addicts get off drugs and to keep them from spending time in jail.

Although the patients were not Christians, they accepted that Jesus healed David without withdrawal from hard drug addiction. David's story of a life dominated by the drug culture and its insidious affects on young people in Australia struck a resounding note with the young men battling with their own addiction. - As David unfolded the circumstances that led to a drug lifestyle, how Jesus broke into his life again and set him free, the patients showed visible signs of hope in their own sad plight. At the end of the session they gratefully accepted prayers led by David for their healing.

The afternoon concluded with an evening meal and a tour of the clinic as Dr Aditijo's assistant shared the history and vision of their work. If you would like to know more, you can contact Dr Amidjojo on email: wied_amidjojo@yahoo.com

David addresses an enthusiastic crowd hanging on his every word.


Eddie walks into the congregation bringing his message on Ephesians
1:3-14 closer to the people.

On the theme of Divine Healing, David and Eddie's messages once more established the mercy of God for all that suffer, resulting in a renewed faith and confidence in the Gospel for an enthusiastic crowd. At each altar-call nearly everyone responded and prayer ministry lasted for a couple of hours each night.

Each night brought more people as people began to let other know what was happening and so each night allowed for calls for conversion as well as re-commitments to Christ and to the Church.

Included as part of the program Eddie was invited to address the leaders on effective ministry. He emphasized the need to be fully conformed to the Word of God and to plumb its depths as the document Dei Verbum and the Popes have encouraged.

Using examples from Saint Paul's teachings on the roles of women and men both in relationships and in church meetings caused both delight and mild disagreement in the minds of a few... However, the message was clear - If we want to be successful in leadership and ministry, we must be committed to a life of prayer and to know the Bible and the teachings of the Church...

People indicate their desire to give their lives completely to Jesus Christ.


The sick and infirm await the opportunity for healing prayers.

... Our faith, whilst complete in order for us to believe in God's existence, fails due to a lack of knowledge and right action regarding God's instructions. This can be for several reasons and not the least of which is having no real knowledge of the Bible upon which to act in an effective manner. Consequently, the Logos does not become Rhema in us and there is little or no result.

Rather than read the Bible and plumb its depths as the Vatican Council II Dogmatic Constitution Dei Verbum Chapter 3; 12 encourages us to do, many people build their faith on what others have said without checking it out for themselves.

These people tend to skip the surface of the Bible even if they do read it and it is likely that they do not consult a concordance or Bible dictionary to look into either the historical situation or language in which the Bible authors wrote it. ...

Excerpt from chapter 20 - "If faith is the substance of hope, why does it fail at times?" - From Eddie Russell's new book, It's Faith Jim - But not as we know it) READ A CHAPTER FROM EDDIE'S NEW BOOK HERE

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