Staying in Touch
VOLUME 37
SPRING/SUMMER 2010
Stay i n g i n To u ch F O U N D A T I O N S
REV. MARIE A. MILLER
8-60 Bristol Rd. East, Suite 425 Mississauga, Ontario CANADA L4Z 3K8 Email: [email protected] Telephone: 905-542-0775 www.foundationsministries.org Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ FoundMinistries
“The Lord lives! Praise be to my Rock! Exalted be God my Saviour!” Psalm 18:46
“You who fear the Lord, Praise Him!” Psalm 22:23
“Praise be to the Lord, to God our Saviour, who daily bears our burdens.” Psalm 68:19
M I N I S T R I E S
I N C.
Shortly after that time, some Christian men were walking on a road, attempting to conduct life as usual. Jesus showed up, after His resurrection, walking on their road and WALK WITH US! they walked and talked with Him and did Time has certainly been taking not recognize Him (Luke 24). In these very quantum leaps! After the 2004 tsunami, confusing and trying days, it is now quite which left such colossal damages, conceivable how easily this happens. The scientists speculated that ‘time’ had devastating events of our times have left also been adjusted. Since then even the many people numb, while the demands of scientists agree on one factor, the our time has left many people feeling devoid frequency and intensity of earthquakes of spiritual encounters. We can be reminded and diverse disasters are on the rise. In today that God still walks the road beside my opinion, these are ‘chilling’ times in those who know Him. which everything than can be shaken is “…back and forth they talked: ‘didn't we feel on being shaken. What awesome fire as He conversed with us on the road, as he reminders and great opportunities to opened up the Scriptures for us?’" trust God and now draw closer to Him. ~[The Road to Emmaus - Luke 24:13 (MSG)] I can imagine after Jesus died on the cross and the major earthquake So don’t fear or neglect asking our gracious happened, some folks must have God: “Lord, Walk with Us” – for He certainly wondered “what just happened?” and will, and with a calm assurance, He will lead “what do we do now?” One response us into His presence. Remember that even in noted in scripture is this: “So when the intense times such as today, God, the Father, centurion and those with him, who were the Son and the Holy Spirit is still ‘walking’ guarding Jesus, saw the earthquake and the with us, and His words prove His Word! things that had happened, they feared greatly, saying, ‘Truly this was the Son of As we walk with Him – He too walks with us! God’ (Matt.27:54).” Be encouraged today, Yet, similarly today – many others did not even take note – nothing moved them - what a tragedy!
A WORD FROM PASTOR MARIE …
Pastor Marie
STAYING IN TOUCH
www.foundationsministries.org
VOLUME 37
SPRING/SUMMER 2010
Crowds gathering for the nightly crusades
LIBERIA REPORT, MARCH 2010 What a joy for me to return to Liberia in March – to see a country once ravaged by war now showing signs of economic strength. It was wonderful to observe how our gracious and compassionate Lord is touching the hearts of the Youth of Liberia! From the high schools to the outdoor crusades, the message was the same: Jesus is Mighty to save – and they are hungry to hear it! Patrice Armorer and I conducted general assemblies in high schools to encourage and challenge the students. What a blessing it was to see some of these same students at the crusades in the evenings. This was the first time ever in Liberia that a “completely youth focused crusade” took place. And it was well received! They came, first as a smaller crowd, but throughout the week the crowd grew larger and larger, until over 3,000 were approximated in the main crowds at the front of the stage on the Friday night. The nightly attendance approximated 2,200. The beauty of this event was in seeing so many spectators on the streets and hillsides; sitting in their shops and homes; and young men sitting by trees pretending they were not listening; yet when the “salvation” call was given, they responded. You could see hands raised in the many surrounding areas, although the respondents were too many for counsellors to tend to individually! A total number of 794 salvation decision sheets were turned into the response workers! What a Mighty God we serve! STAYING IN TOUCH
One night, a young man walked off the streets, stood at the back and then pressed in at the altar time because he desperately needed healing. And God is Faithful to all who call on Him! The young man came to the platform at the end of the service to share his testimony which he declared in his own raw street language! He was so thankful to God, since the doctors had not been able to help him and he had been in such pain. He gave his heart to the Lord and declared he wants to go to Bible College and be able to minister to people about God because of his miraculous healing that night – many people knew his story. We’re going to help him – he can reach people on the streets!
From left to right: Patrice Armorer, Dr. Irving Whitt and Rev. Marie Miller
www.foundationsministries.org
VOLUME 37
SPRING/SUMMER 2010
Rev. Millerʼs fun group shot with the Liberian school children
Dr. Irving Whitt preached powerfully in the Churches and conducted a week-long seminar for the pastors each afternoon with very timely messages. It was a joy for them to also have Irving, the PAOC Global Education Coordinator, visit the Liberia Assemblies of God Bible College – a work which desperately needs assistance. After the incredible week of victories, and seeing the many changes and challenges in the aftermath of war, it is not surprising that the General Superintendent & Youth Director asked for a followup visit to continue the work with the youth. This nation is at a turning point – please pray for a Holy Ghost move upon this young generation as they rebuild. Liberians know for sure, that after war, the youth are the hope and the future of their nation! Thank you for partnering with myself, Patrice and Dr. Whitt! The victories we saw are yours to share – so let’s rejoice together.
GHANA REPORT, MARCH 2010 Allow me the privilege of boasting for a moment meet my little daughter in Volta, Ghana. Her name is Marie Miller, affectionately called by the other kids ‘Millah.’ Millah was dropped off at the orphanage (Living Faith Int. Prep School) immediately after our 2008 Women Arise Conference in Zambia. The orphanage founder, Agnes Appiah, a mighty woman of God, was sponsored by a generous FM supporter who made it possible for her to be a speaker. We desired to have her share her grassroots, yet extremely effective work, with the other women of Africa to encourage and challenge them to do the same. Agnes, in turn, was so blessed by the experience of the conference, it being her first ever opportunity to travel outside of her country, returned full of vision and vigour, and met her latest drop-off. She named her Marie Miller. Millah is considered to be around 3 ½-4 years old. I finally had the chance to meet my girl, and she’s adorable! The wonderful part is that she’s apparently quite like me – yes, a bit feisty and very bold!
~Rev. Marie Miller
Rev. Marie and
The mother
“Little Marie”
and daughter
at Living Faith
poses for the
Int. Preparatory
camera in
School
Volta, Ghana
STAYING IN TOUCH
www.foundationsministries.org
VOLUME 37
SPRING/SUMMER 2010
EVANGELIST MARIE MILLER 2010 EVENT CALENDAR EVENT LOCATION
DATE SUN-MON MAY 2-3
Chauvin Gospel Centre: Chauvin, AB
CONTACT 780-858-3920 www.chauvingc.ca
FRI-SUN MAY 7-9
Pentecostal Assembly of Fort McMurray: Fire in the North Trailblazers Conference Fort McMurray, AB
780-791-3366 www.paofm.org
SUN MAY 23
Calvary Christian Church Charlottetown, PE
902-368-1226 www.calvarypei.com
FRI-SUN MAY 28-30
Women’s Connections @ House of All Nations North Bay, ON
705-476-5992
FM Partner Gala Hosted @ Tyndale University | Toronto, ON 905-542-0775 | [email protected] SATURDAY, JUNE 5 SUN-TUES JUNE 20-22
Evangel Pentecostal Bathurst, NB
506-546-2172
SUN JULY 4
Islington Evangel Centre Etobicoke, ON
416-747-7208 www.iecfamily.com
SUN JULY 18
Global Kingdom Ministries Scarborough, ON
416-438-1601 www.globalkingdom.ca
SUN JULY 25
Global Kingdom Ministries Scarborough, ON
416-438-1601 www.globalkingdom.ca
SUN AUG 1
Global Kingdom Ministries Scarborough, ON
416-438-1601 www.globalkingdom.ca
SUN AUG 8
Global Kingdom Ministries Scarborough, ON
416-438-1601 www.globalkingdom.ca
SUN AUG 15
Queensway Cathedral Etobicoke, ON
416-255-0141
www.bathurstevangel.com
www.queenswaycathedral. com
LAG Youth Conference | Liberia, West Africa AUGUST 19-31 FRI-SUN SEPT 24-26
McMurray Gospel Assembly Fort McMurray, AB
STAYING IN TOUCH
780-791-6956 www.mgachurch.com
FM ANNUAL CELEBRATION GALA A yearly event you donʼt want to miss! RSVP is required … SATURDAY, JUNE 5 @ 4:30 pm Venue: Tyndale University - Dining Centre (Toronto, ON) For information and to reserve your seat, please contact FM Office by email or telephone.
UPCOMING MISSIONS TRIP LIBERIA, AFRICA – AUGUST 19-31, 2010 ‣ Great changes in this nation can be readily seen ... but also evident is the influx of cults, factions, Muslims and even false prosperity preachers clamouring to foster their agendas. ‣ THE FOCUS: This August Youth Conference will be a continued emphasis on strengthening and empowering the youth and equipping the Youth Leadership in the midst of rebuilding. ‣ Team Requirements:Youth Pastors and strong Youth Leaders to conduct Leadership Training seminars. Application for Liberia trip: www.foundationsministries.org/documents/fmi-mapapplication.pdf
ISRAEL TOUR 2010 NOVEMBER 10-19 Our last tour was postponed however, we are now ready to embark again on this biblical journey. Join me for this life-changing tour of the Holy Land. For Tour Information: Email: [email protected] Tel: 905.542.0775 or 1.877.295.1755 www.foundationsministries.org
SPRING/SUMMER 2010
Stay i n g i n To u ch F O U N D A T I O N S
REV. MARIE A. MILLER
8-60 Bristol Rd. East, Suite 425 Mississauga, Ontario CANADA L4Z 3K8 Email: [email protected] Telephone: 905-542-0775 www.foundationsministries.org Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ FoundMinistries
“The Lord lives! Praise be to my Rock! Exalted be God my Saviour!” Psalm 18:46
“You who fear the Lord, Praise Him!” Psalm 22:23
“Praise be to the Lord, to God our Saviour, who daily bears our burdens.” Psalm 68:19
M I N I S T R I E S
I N C.
Shortly after that time, some Christian men were walking on a road, attempting to conduct life as usual. Jesus showed up, after His resurrection, walking on their road and WALK WITH US! they walked and talked with Him and did Time has certainly been taking not recognize Him (Luke 24). In these very quantum leaps! After the 2004 tsunami, confusing and trying days, it is now quite which left such colossal damages, conceivable how easily this happens. The scientists speculated that ‘time’ had devastating events of our times have left also been adjusted. Since then even the many people numb, while the demands of scientists agree on one factor, the our time has left many people feeling devoid frequency and intensity of earthquakes of spiritual encounters. We can be reminded and diverse disasters are on the rise. In today that God still walks the road beside my opinion, these are ‘chilling’ times in those who know Him. which everything than can be shaken is “…back and forth they talked: ‘didn't we feel on being shaken. What awesome fire as He conversed with us on the road, as he reminders and great opportunities to opened up the Scriptures for us?’" trust God and now draw closer to Him. ~[The Road to Emmaus - Luke 24:13 (MSG)] I can imagine after Jesus died on the cross and the major earthquake So don’t fear or neglect asking our gracious happened, some folks must have God: “Lord, Walk with Us” – for He certainly wondered “what just happened?” and will, and with a calm assurance, He will lead “what do we do now?” One response us into His presence. Remember that even in noted in scripture is this: “So when the intense times such as today, God, the Father, centurion and those with him, who were the Son and the Holy Spirit is still ‘walking’ guarding Jesus, saw the earthquake and the with us, and His words prove His Word! things that had happened, they feared greatly, saying, ‘Truly this was the Son of As we walk with Him – He too walks with us! God’ (Matt.27:54).” Be encouraged today, Yet, similarly today – many others did not even take note – nothing moved them - what a tragedy!
A WORD FROM PASTOR MARIE …
Pastor Marie
STAYING IN TOUCH
www.foundationsministries.org
VOLUME 37
SPRING/SUMMER 2010
Crowds gathering for the nightly crusades
LIBERIA REPORT, MARCH 2010 What a joy for me to return to Liberia in March – to see a country once ravaged by war now showing signs of economic strength. It was wonderful to observe how our gracious and compassionate Lord is touching the hearts of the Youth of Liberia! From the high schools to the outdoor crusades, the message was the same: Jesus is Mighty to save – and they are hungry to hear it! Patrice Armorer and I conducted general assemblies in high schools to encourage and challenge the students. What a blessing it was to see some of these same students at the crusades in the evenings. This was the first time ever in Liberia that a “completely youth focused crusade” took place. And it was well received! They came, first as a smaller crowd, but throughout the week the crowd grew larger and larger, until over 3,000 were approximated in the main crowds at the front of the stage on the Friday night. The nightly attendance approximated 2,200. The beauty of this event was in seeing so many spectators on the streets and hillsides; sitting in their shops and homes; and young men sitting by trees pretending they were not listening; yet when the “salvation” call was given, they responded. You could see hands raised in the many surrounding areas, although the respondents were too many for counsellors to tend to individually! A total number of 794 salvation decision sheets were turned into the response workers! What a Mighty God we serve! STAYING IN TOUCH
One night, a young man walked off the streets, stood at the back and then pressed in at the altar time because he desperately needed healing. And God is Faithful to all who call on Him! The young man came to the platform at the end of the service to share his testimony which he declared in his own raw street language! He was so thankful to God, since the doctors had not been able to help him and he had been in such pain. He gave his heart to the Lord and declared he wants to go to Bible College and be able to minister to people about God because of his miraculous healing that night – many people knew his story. We’re going to help him – he can reach people on the streets!
From left to right: Patrice Armorer, Dr. Irving Whitt and Rev. Marie Miller
www.foundationsministries.org
VOLUME 37
SPRING/SUMMER 2010
Rev. Millerʼs fun group shot with the Liberian school children
Dr. Irving Whitt preached powerfully in the Churches and conducted a week-long seminar for the pastors each afternoon with very timely messages. It was a joy for them to also have Irving, the PAOC Global Education Coordinator, visit the Liberia Assemblies of God Bible College – a work which desperately needs assistance. After the incredible week of victories, and seeing the many changes and challenges in the aftermath of war, it is not surprising that the General Superintendent & Youth Director asked for a followup visit to continue the work with the youth. This nation is at a turning point – please pray for a Holy Ghost move upon this young generation as they rebuild. Liberians know for sure, that after war, the youth are the hope and the future of their nation! Thank you for partnering with myself, Patrice and Dr. Whitt! The victories we saw are yours to share – so let’s rejoice together.
GHANA REPORT, MARCH 2010 Allow me the privilege of boasting for a moment meet my little daughter in Volta, Ghana. Her name is Marie Miller, affectionately called by the other kids ‘Millah.’ Millah was dropped off at the orphanage (Living Faith Int. Prep School) immediately after our 2008 Women Arise Conference in Zambia. The orphanage founder, Agnes Appiah, a mighty woman of God, was sponsored by a generous FM supporter who made it possible for her to be a speaker. We desired to have her share her grassroots, yet extremely effective work, with the other women of Africa to encourage and challenge them to do the same. Agnes, in turn, was so blessed by the experience of the conference, it being her first ever opportunity to travel outside of her country, returned full of vision and vigour, and met her latest drop-off. She named her Marie Miller. Millah is considered to be around 3 ½-4 years old. I finally had the chance to meet my girl, and she’s adorable! The wonderful part is that she’s apparently quite like me – yes, a bit feisty and very bold!
~Rev. Marie Miller
Rev. Marie and
The mother
“Little Marie”
and daughter
at Living Faith
poses for the
Int. Preparatory
camera in
School
Volta, Ghana
STAYING IN TOUCH
www.foundationsministries.org
VOLUME 37
SPRING/SUMMER 2010
EVANGELIST MARIE MILLER 2010 EVENT CALENDAR EVENT LOCATION
DATE SUN-MON MAY 2-3
Chauvin Gospel Centre: Chauvin, AB
CONTACT 780-858-3920 www.chauvingc.ca
FRI-SUN MAY 7-9
Pentecostal Assembly of Fort McMurray: Fire in the North Trailblazers Conference Fort McMurray, AB
780-791-3366 www.paofm.org
SUN MAY 23
Calvary Christian Church Charlottetown, PE
902-368-1226 www.calvarypei.com
FRI-SUN MAY 28-30
Women’s Connections @ House of All Nations North Bay, ON
705-476-5992
FM Partner Gala Hosted @ Tyndale University | Toronto, ON 905-542-0775 | [email protected] SATURDAY, JUNE 5 SUN-TUES JUNE 20-22
Evangel Pentecostal Bathurst, NB
506-546-2172
SUN JULY 4
Islington Evangel Centre Etobicoke, ON
416-747-7208 www.iecfamily.com
SUN JULY 18
Global Kingdom Ministries Scarborough, ON
416-438-1601 www.globalkingdom.ca
SUN JULY 25
Global Kingdom Ministries Scarborough, ON
416-438-1601 www.globalkingdom.ca
SUN AUG 1
Global Kingdom Ministries Scarborough, ON
416-438-1601 www.globalkingdom.ca
SUN AUG 8
Global Kingdom Ministries Scarborough, ON
416-438-1601 www.globalkingdom.ca
SUN AUG 15
Queensway Cathedral Etobicoke, ON
416-255-0141
www.bathurstevangel.com
www.queenswaycathedral. com
LAG Youth Conference | Liberia, West Africa AUGUST 19-31 FRI-SUN SEPT 24-26
McMurray Gospel Assembly Fort McMurray, AB
STAYING IN TOUCH
780-791-6956 www.mgachurch.com
FM ANNUAL CELEBRATION GALA A yearly event you donʼt want to miss! RSVP is required … SATURDAY, JUNE 5 @ 4:30 pm Venue: Tyndale University - Dining Centre (Toronto, ON) For information and to reserve your seat, please contact FM Office by email or telephone.
UPCOMING MISSIONS TRIP LIBERIA, AFRICA – AUGUST 19-31, 2010 ‣ Great changes in this nation can be readily seen ... but also evident is the influx of cults, factions, Muslims and even false prosperity preachers clamouring to foster their agendas. ‣ THE FOCUS: This August Youth Conference will be a continued emphasis on strengthening and empowering the youth and equipping the Youth Leadership in the midst of rebuilding. ‣ Team Requirements:Youth Pastors and strong Youth Leaders to conduct Leadership Training seminars. Application for Liberia trip: www.foundationsministries.org/documents/fmi-mapapplication.pdf
ISRAEL TOUR 2010 NOVEMBER 10-19 Our last tour was postponed however, we are now ready to embark again on this biblical journey. Join me for this life-changing tour of the Holy Land. For Tour Information: Email: [email protected] Tel: 905.542.0775 or 1.877.295.1755 www.foundationsministries.org
