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Everyone is invited to Monday Night Prayer Meetings

Posted by: Shawn on Saturday, December 23, 2006 - 04:20 PM

Monday Evening Prayer Meetings at 'His Sanctuary' The Monday evening prayer nights have been wonderful. It reminds me a lot of the beginning years of our ministry, as hungry hearts came to seek the Lord. We’ve had precious times of prayer together, and God’s presence has been so real. As Jerry shares God’s Word with us, we sit on the edge of our seats taking it all in – flipping through the pages of our Bible to follow along. Our heart’s cry has been “Souls, Lord!” That prayer is already being answered at His Sanctuary, as people are bringing their unsaved friends. Sometimes it’s a lot easier to bring them to a house where they feel welcome and comfortable. We never tire of seeing people give their hearts to Jesus Christ! If you have a friend or relative who really needs to touch the Lord, this is where I’d bring them. It’s possible to sit in a service, week after week, and never get to know people. We were ‘spurred on’ to make sure that doesn’t happen at His Sanctuary. Each week, one person is given the opportunity to share their testimony with the group. It’s great to hear how the Lord reached each person with the gospel, and the way it changed their lives. We love getting better acquainted with one another, and look forward to seeing you there. We hope to see you there! The meeting start at 7:00pm every Monday evening. Please click here to read the whole story and for driving directions.

Merry Christmas From Jerry, Jan and family.

Posted by: Shawn on Saturday, December 23, 2006 - 04:01 PM

Merry Christmas from Jerry, Jan, and family. My Dear Friends: You have no idea how wonderful it is to have friends like you. Over the past 12 years, we have seen so many wonderful things. It seems that there could never be enough words to express the love and appreciation we have for you. I want to thank all of you for your love and friendship you have shown Jan and me this year. As most of you know, this has been a year of mountain climbing for us. After almost 6000 services over a 12 year period of time we have learned what some of you have gone through. It is one thing to look at someone who cannot walk and say, “get up and walk.” It is another thing to tell someone who feels so weak that they can not move to, “just believe” - and then, when even the doctors don’t offer much hope, to look and say, “Jesus loves you.” I have learned what the path some of you have been on is like, and my love and appreciation for your courage has grown beyond belief. For those of you who do not know, earlier this year I almost died. The doctors said I only had 7 weeks to live. My heart was only pumping about 20%, so they said I would die of congestive heart failure. If that did not get me, they said I had lumps on my lungs. If that did not get me, they found cancer on my back. And if that did not get me, a paralysis hit my legs. I also had diabetes with sugar levels almost at 500. The devil likes to come in and make us feel alone. He likes to say in the night times that no one cares or understands. Then, just at the last minute, our precious Holy Spirit moves on you to call or drop a note of encouragement—at the exact time when it is needed the most. Thank you for your prayers and support. Now, to share the miracles the Lord has done. My heart is almost back to normal. The cancer and lumps are gone, and my sugar levels are almost normal. The only thing I am fighting right now is the paralysis and pain and weakness in my legs. Now, to share the miracles the Lord has done. My heart is almost back to normal. The cancer and lumps are gone, and my sugar levels are almost normal. The only thing I am fighting right now is the paralysis and pain and weakness in my legs. I had asked the Lord what He wanted us to do. He said, “Get ready for the next revival.” I asked, “How Lord?” It was then He provided us a place to hold prayer meetings, and later workshops on prayer and revival - a place to train those looking for the fire of God. I was watching TV the other day, and a preacher came on who was talking about a life-threatening disease he had. Just like me, he was at the point of death and could barely walk. He said he soaked himself for almost a year in the Word of God. Day and night, he played the Word of God, until it finally hit him. Faith cometh by hearing, hearing a word from God. Even though he had listened to hundreds of hours of tape, all of a sudden, a verse jumped out, and he knew he was healed. So, that is what I am doing. I really believe we have a covenant with God. I really believe we have His promise to heal. I really believe we have His Word. So, I prayed the other day. Jesus, if I give a promise to someone to do something, then I must do it. You said, “These signs shall follow them that believe… lay hands on the sick and they shall be recover. Thank you, Lord, for keeping Your word. I will fill myself with Your Word now until it finally does its job....... Click Read More for the rest of the article Please click here to read the whole story and post a prayer.

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Pastor Jerry, dad, will be going to the hospital on Monday,please pray for him

Posted by: Shawn on Saturday, May 06, 2006 - 10:23 PM

Pastor Jerry, dad, will be going to the hospital on Monday,please pray for him. Update: Thursday May 11th I just wanted to give a quick update and a shout of praise for how well Pastor Jerry is doing. To understand just how well he is doing, it's important to know that just as recently as Monday Jerry couldn't walk. His left leg was basically 'dead' and there wasn't any connection between the nerves in his leg and the muscles. Just lifting his left leg off the ground was impossible, and the pain was tremendous. Well praise the Lord, that is all but gone now. For the first time in months, I watched dad get up and out of the hospital bed with no assistance and no pain. To see him up and around without his walker was so good to see that I can't begin to describe how happy we all were. And to think, it was only a couple of days ago, that the doctors once again told us not to expect much change at all for at least a few months. Well obviously the Lord has different plans. Pastor Jerry will remain in the hospital until at least Saturday if not Sunday night, as he still has a few days remaining on the ivig. At this point, the only thing left is to pray that he is healthy enough, and able to have the operation on his double hernia. Normally it can take months if not longer to even get on the list for the operation, but once again the Lord seems to be granting Pastor Jerry great favor with the doctors. Just a few hours ago, he had a consult with the head surgeon, and they are going to do some tests to see if dad can have the operation. They will also take a look at the 'lumps' on his arm and leg at the same time. As I get more information I will post it in this thread for everyone. We are watching miracles happen right before our eyes, and it's your prayers that are making this possible. Thank You Shawn As many of you are aware, Pastor Jerry, dad, has been sick for quite some time now. The list of things that went 'wrong' with him was huge, and Praise the Lord, everything that he originally went in for is either under control, or has been healed. The biggest thing left that he is fighting is severe 'level 10' pain from the nerves in his left leg. Evidentally it has something to do with the diabetes he had, and there really isn't a cure. His left leg is pretty much useless now, as it cannot support any of his weight, and is quite painfull. He can only get around with a 'walker' right now, and stairs are virtually impossible to use. Monday morning, he will be going into the hospital for an 'experimental' ivig treatment that will take a minimum of 3 days. There are huge side effect risks involved with this treatment, but according to the neurologists, it's the last thing they have to try. Short of an outright miracle, this is the last 'medical' option, and even if it goes as planned, it won't return him to normal. I am asking everyone to join together in prayer for Pastor Jerry this upcoming week. I'd love it if we could cover him with a 24 hour prayer chain, but I don't have the time to personally organize it prior to his hospitalization. So please, those that can, pass on the word and lets pray for a miracle. It's more than time for Pastor Jerry to be out of pain, walking again, and back on the road doing what he loves most, preaching and praying for you guys 'n gals. Thank you Shawn A prayer added by Pastor Jerry I have prayed this prayer for others in the past I find I am praying it for myself today. I will be in the hospital next week monday - friday. Who will join me in praying we see this mountain moved Father, I thank You for this wonderful opportunity to minister to my family today and to be open enough to let others walk with me on this journey to my healing. Satan is so stupid; he never remembers the verses that say, ISA 59:19 So shall they fear the name of the LORD from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him. He never remembers: HEB 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. That, as a child of God, we can go where satan cannot go. We can go to the inner court of mercy. There is no mercy for satan anymore But my Lord is my refuge and strength. PSA 86:5 For thou, Lord, [art] good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee. 86:6 Give ear, O LORD, unto my prayer; and attend to the voice of my supplications. 86:7 In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt answer me. Father, we have learned not to FEAR - which means to give respect or worship to the problem. Your Word encourages us to worship and respect the Problem-Solver. PSA 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 23:5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: PSA 46:1 .... God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 46:2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; 46:3 [Though] the waters thereof roar [and] be troubled, [though] the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Father, I pray for my healing today. The doctors like to scare people with words, but God likes to do the opposite. The doctors say what I have has no cure. The Lord says I am already healed by the stripes of Jesus. I like what the Lord says. So, Father, we come against satan and his evil report and We love standing on Your Word. We ask for this healing - not only for my body, but my soul and spirit also. Father, we rebuke the hand of satan here, and ask for Your mercy one more time. As a child, we thank You. For my friends who had said, "Father don't take Jerry; take me instead". My darling, friends, I know your heart, for that is where many parents are when their child gets hurt. Think on this - over two thousand years ago Jesus said, ABBA Father, don't let satan take them, I will take their sins and I will take their sickness to the cross. Daddy, let me die for them. ISA 53:4 ¶ Surely he hath borne our griefs (He has taken OUR sickness'), and carried our sorrows: (to the cross).... 53:5 But he [was] wounded for our transgressions, [he was] bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace [was] upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. 53:6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him (on Jesus) the iniquity of us all. So you see my precious friends, Jesus has already prayed your prayer - but a little different way. He wants to take your pain. He wants to take your sorrow. He want to take the sickness that satan tries to kill you with. He wants to do it for everyone who will humble themselves and pray and say, "Jesus, I will follow you this time." These are the promises, open to everyone who has an open line to heaven. The only problem is that you have to make the call. Father I am dialing right now, thank you for answering my call to heaven for this healing in Jesus Name. Please click here to read the whole story and post a prayer.

My New Grandson Dylan Cole

Posted by: JG on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 - 01:48 AM

I have a brand new grandson. His name is Dylan Cole. Who would like to cover him in prayer. Please click here to say hi or to cover him in prayer..

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Pastor Jerry is in the hospital, it's urgent, please pray!

Posted by: Shawn on Saturday, January 28, 2006 - 03:13 PM

My Dear Friends: I wanted to take this time to thank you for all your love and care. Each and everyone of you mean so much to Jan & Me. I am not sure who will be reading this but I know the Lord will touch the ones he wants to. May I tell you a little story. Last Year was one of the best years of my whole life. We saw thousands healed, saved and delivered. After preaching in Washington, Oregon, California, Mexico, Texas, New York and Oklahoma I had noticed we had been on the road for almost 8 months. By the Time I got home I was tired. We finished the year by going into the inner city and help give about 10,000 toys away to needy children for Christmas. You should have seen their faces. In January I noticed I was real tired so I went to the Doctors to see what was up. I was not prepared for the news. He said I had. 1: Cancer and it had to be operated on now. 2: Diabetes sugar levels over 400 3: High Blood pressure 195/100 He did a biopsy. It is cancer One of the complications is getting a fever which I have now. I am sorry for not telling you sooner. Please forgive me for the Pride. I just know the Lord must be up to something wonderful this year. So I am going to enjoy the battle and watch the victory from him We can't do this without you so again please forgive me for not being more open sooner. I Love you guys. Pastor Jerry UPDATE! This is Steve, Jerry's son. My Dad is at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, WA. I just talked with my Dad this morning and he wanted me to give you all an update. He is not sure how long they will keep him and the list of obstacles has grown. They now are saying that he has the following: High blood pressure, Diabetes, Pneumonia, Congestive heart failure, Cancer, and an unspecified lung disease. We still choose to believe the report of the LORD! We only post this as an update so that you know how to target your prayers on his behalf. The address to the hospital can be found at the following address: If you would like to send him a card in the mail, please send it to the following address: Madigan Army Medical Center Attn: Jerry Gaffney - Ward 2 South Tacoma, WA 98431 Thank you so much once again for all of your love, prayers, and support. We look forward to seeing the victory of the LORD in this battle! Be blessed, Steve Gaffney Update #2 Jerry is going to have an angiogram on Monday, due to some problems with the heart bloodflow. I don't have any further information at this moment. I just got off the phone with Pastor Daniel Ponce and he has agreed to get all of his prayer warriors involved as well. He has one of the best prayer warrior groups out there and is a dear friend of dad and myself. By joining together we will have people from all over south and central America, as well as his state side church's praying as well. Thank you all for storming the heavens with your prayers. Sunday update: Well I just found out that dad is going to have full blown angioplasty and not just an angiogram tomorrow. The doctor told us to be prepared for full blown open heart surgery should something go wrong, so please continue to keep Jerry in your prayers tonight and tomorrow. Obviously we don't want any complications with the surgery. To everyone that has been praying and those who have driven all the way up to the hospital, Jerry said to say thank you. Your prayers will make a huge difference. Monday Update: Jerry had his angiogram today and praise the Lord it came out clear with no blockages at all. It really has the doctors baffled now trying to figure out why his bloodpressure is so high and why he has so little blood oxygen. The good news is dad did not need angioplasty or open heart surgery. Also as to the cancer it looks like it's possible he wont need surgery but rather radiation treatment for 6 weeks instead. The Lord is taking care of these problems one at a time and the prognosis looks somewhat encouraging. I am sure it is due to all of the prayers from so many people around the world. Thank you and please keep dad in your prayers. He will be in the hospital at least until Wednesday, possibly longer. They are still treating the pneumonia and diabetes along with everything else. I will post more information as I get it. Please click here to post a prayer for Jerry.