Re: Asia Minor Turkey Missionary update PRAISE REPORTS & NEEDS

Admin Fri 01 Aug 2014, 3:29 pm

Greetings brothers and sisters who help to support us in Turkey and in particular The New Life Church of God (Turkey)

First of the New Life COG is live and well. Pastor Y.... Continues to hold services in the home church and like the rider preachers of old that carried the Gospel from village to village so does Pastor Y..... . This week he takes a bus to travel to a couple of villages and cities to evangelize even though he is ill. He has no horse, wagon, tractor or car for traveling.

To date there are 62 conversions 9 baptisms (in water) since April 20 2014 which is the official organization date of the New Life COG (Turkey)
That is 5 increase in converts since my last report. We have in church each Sunday 25-35 people in one room not the size of 9x12 room.
People are hearing the gospel for the first time continuously because we have in our area the first indigent pastor even though he has not been to a bible college or Lee College. He has bibles, videos, Holy Spirit manual, he prays and studies and relies on the Holy Spirit for direction. Those are the essential tools to preach. Our forefathers did not have as much

We are new even though I have been off and on in Bergama for 12 years going from city to villages carrying the Light of Jesus. I have been counseled by dear brothers for mentioning my encounters with disaffected workers who come and go; I accept this counsel with discretion.
But you need to know it has been years in the making of a COG in our area which to the best of my knowledge the first COG organized for centuries and it is done with the Spirit of God using locals and not the 12 workers who have come and gone. They worked but became disillusioned . We give them credit for what they did and thank them for even coming.

We have just begun encountering various problems which we must decide locally using our superiors for guidance. Also we are underground functioning. We have not been bothered by the police but we need to address this issue of being recognized by the government eventually.
As bro Mark Williams preached last night we are ONE and that entails facilitating with ease the maturity of our new church in Turkey. We don't need obstacles we need help and cooperative solutions. A push!!! Praise be to God. Many people are asking how they can help and I am responding with guidance of the power of the Holy Spirit. Some are helping relying Holy Spirit guidance and my integrity to manage the assistance with care.
We are COG and the church is COG. We must integrate our leaders guidance into our operation . Essential. But the church must grow while the Holy Spirit impetus is there. Everybody is excited in the area and are willing to travel to our location for church. We should encourage not impede. Working with Muslims is different and most difficult thing I have ever done.

Greetings from Pastor Y..... And thanks for money received even though it is minimum.

Eddie and Chita . Blessings to all and thanks for your support.

Zechariah 4::6,7. By the Spirit of God we walk and the church in Turkey functions

Eddie s IPAD

Admin Sun 15 Jun 2014, 5:52 pm

II was praying this morning for all our supporters and became self centered thinking about my father who raised me when my mother was busy elsewhere. I wish him a happy Fathers Day if he were here.

Then I began thinking about you all who were in a similar situation and all fathers who help us in Turkey and thinking about . Some who Don't have anyone to say to you " Happy a Fathers a Day

I give you all all fathers a resounding "Happy Fathers Day"

I give my two mentors who have gone before me a Happy Fathers Day. Bros Bill Sheeks and Warren Beavers.

Be blessed and I feel better now. Have a nice day

Eddie

Eddie s IPAD

Admin Wed 11 Jun 2014, 11:21 am

Greetings brothers and sisters from pastor Y..... Of the New Life COG in Turkey.

We are continue to grow we have 58 conversions to date and 27-38 on Sunday attendance. Many of our conversions are spread out and work Sundays t o support the family. We are consistently praying and worshipping The Lord

I work collecting and selling metal to support my family and pay my bills.

I get a small stipend from the COGWM for my work.

Many of our members cannot read or write; therefore some have known to stay up 2-3 AM while someone reads the scriptures.

Our goal is a 100 members if we can find or buy a place to accommodate such a large crowd.

I am new at this so pray for me. I am a local resident foreigners come and go. They are not dependable.. They come and go.

Needs:
A parsonage where we don't have to pay rent.
A church building large enough for 100 + members . Our room is less than a 9x12 size like your bedroom.we use this for church.
When we can afford it and I have proven myself an increase in income from COGWM.
Greatest need is prayer,; we need an outpouring of the Holy Spirit so more people will come and God manifests Himself thru miracles and wonders

Pray for the families who lost husbands, brothers and other relatives in the coal mine explosion in Soma. Turkey.

Isanin adinda senlerini bereketliyorus. In the name of Jesus we bless you all

Pastor Y............ Authored by Eddie brooks.

Eddie s IPAD

Admin Mon 26 May 2014, 7:16 pm

Brothers and sisters: greetings from NLCOG Menemen Turkey

How many pastors can get 38 people in a room less than a 9x12 room and hold a Sunday meeting?

That was what. Pastor Y........ Did on Sunday. Praise God. We got 55? Saved. Some have to work on Sunday. We will double our attendance when we get our building.

Zechariah 4:6.7. We will move that mountain by the Spirit of God.

then All will believe xGod is sovereign over everything

Blessings from the NLCOG.

Eddie

Ps: They don't have any money yet.. Seems pastors must have money to work??? Pastor Y.... Needs money but if not the meetings continue.

Eddie

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Admin Sun 11 May 2014, 8:19 am

Brothers and sisters I forgot my references in the last two messages. Let me amplify.

We are operating under tenets and faith of the COG. We are COG although it is a learning process. As we grow it will improve . I intend to have the COG Articles of Faith translated into Turkish and maybe Romanci gypsy language.

Secondly we rely on Zechariah 4:6,7 to fulfill the guidance of The Lord . His Spirit will guide us and The Lord will provide our needs !!!!!! Amin ve Amin allelujah .

Blessings and Happy Mother's Day to all mothers.

I am in the airport getting ready to leave For Los Angeles

Eddie

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Admin Sat 10 May 2014, 3:06 pm

I continue my writings as a result of our successes In memo # 3 NLCOG previously sent to you.

Dear ones my comments do not mean to critical but helpful from my point of view. It is personal and the way it happened to me.
What provoked my comments is several people have said" if you had not come we would not have known who Jesus Is( I cap Is because He is the Is). Further they said " you kept coming back") and this convinced us.
I never was "sent". After 40 years away from the COG I was so grateful that The Lord accepted me into the Kingdom and bro McClung my mentor and bro Raymond Hodge got me relicensed and bro Mark Williams ordained me allowing me to sit with bishops in the assembly. I cry in the pulpit out of gratitude. People say why do you cry? Now you know.. I get emotional in the pulpit.i feel undesevering. But I know I am a COG preacher with all my adversities.

The Lord told me to go to Turkey to witness to my former employees. After 5 years procrastinating I bought a ticket for Istanbul where I had been only once 27 years ago. I had lost my language fluency and lost but I went; within one hour I found Haluk Ataman and told him as Jesus told me to say" I Am God and I created the universe"he had just lost a daughter giving birth to a baby who is my friend. He returned to his home the day before I arrived. God did it.

Folks I kept coming back and Haluk a Muslim helped me buy a condo. He was a Ressam; a professional artist and former employee of mine and I have more of his paintings than the whole ataman generation.
I did not get anyone saved for 13 years and Haluk after 4 strokes prayed the sinners prayer with me. I still witness to his grandchildren and I am received joyfully. We pray to Jesus over meals and when they get sick they call upon me for prayer.

Now 22 years later I am here and getting ready to go to Los Angeles tomorrow to prepare for a return in September . These people love me for they see Jesus in me.

Jesus said GO Go Go !!!!. His Words are powerful to me. I want to hear him " welcome my son"
Bill and Cotton are there. Greet them. . They have been waiting for you.

Servant of the Infinite Servant

Eddie

Ps DONT wait to be sent. The gospel had not been heard where we are for about 1000 years. The tourist DONOT witness. Out of fear I suspect.

Eddie s IPAD

Admin Sat 10 May 2014, 1:11 pm

Dear brothers and sisters we greet you in the name of the Great Deliverer of gypsy Souls. Emanuel ; The Infinite Servant.

Since the NLCOG was established Easter 20 April the new pastor(Coban Y....) has taken control he reports 51 souls have said sinners prayer. These include my prior reports. Amazing . We can't fit all of them in one location.
He has dealt with his own support for his family, get his son out of jail, assist in the birth of second child of his son. As you recall the first grandson was named Isa(Jesus); this one is named Ismael after his assistant who is a brother in The Lord and I believe will be assistant Coban.

At the same time he has a $1000 loan which he has to pay back or subject to confiscation of his property or go to jail..he only makes $300 a week collecting and selling metal and iron.
By the time I return in September there is no doubt God will pour out His Spirit as In the book of Acts. 5000 could be saved. That is the whole community of gypsies.
I am excited ; we finally have a breakthrough after everyone abandoned us except bro overseer of Bulgaria my nomad bro Dinko and his people.

I can die in peace knowing God has raised up another nomad brother to carry the ball.

I have been witnessing to my friends in Istanbul. I gave one communion; an 18 year old
Girl accepted The Lord so she could take communion. Now the whole family except the under age kids knows The Lord . The wife asked me now I have accepted Jesus will I go to heaven? I responded YES!!!!
As you know Islam says it is up to Allah where souls will go.;and Mohammed says he is synonymous with Allah.

I better stop rambling its so gooodd I can't stand it with joy and rejoicing.

First We want to thank God for His answer to many prayers and for you who have made it possible for me to have done something worthwhile so I can join bro Sheeks and bro Beavers around the throne of God.

Blessings from me and Coban Y.... And the new New Life COG members.

Eddie a servant off the Most High God.

Ps 100 Christmas baskets will be insufficient now!!!!! Ouch I got to go to work!!

Eddie s IPAD

Admin Thu 01 May 2014, 9:38 am

Brothers and sisters greetings in the name of the Holy One and in the name of pastor Y......of the NLCOG
The reason my subject greetings because this is report from him.

You remember he was going to Bodrum Turkey to spend a night ministering to relatives instead
He spent 3 days showing videos, preaching and giving candies and blankets to kids and babies.

These are all good things to but the results are phenomenal . 11 souls received The Lord as Savior and in their hearts. Do I hear a Praise God???!!!!

The amazing thing he rented his own car for transporting others to go with and fed them. He is a sacrificial person. He barely has a place to lay his head and house his family. He lives in a neighborhood that's not too nice. He is to me a COG preacher. He is as fearless as I.

I do believe God is raising up indigents to replace those who would not go. God's Will will be done. We must have the building combo with a parsonage and before I go to beyond greeted by my mentor bros Sheeks and Beavers as a last resort Will leverage my office to the hilt to achieve this goal.

I have worked 20 years and every body left even though they had a nice home. Now we got pastorY..... Who has nothing but collects metal to sell to the iron company.

Folks this the first COG in all of Turkey. I have stated we will Not use WM funds. We will do it ourselves. A pastor in NC has already started. We thought we had one but the property has escalated.
Thank you pastor Y.... For taking bull by the horns and for your inititivrve.and faithfulness and carrying the Gospel in my absence

Thanks to all of you who support us. I don't denigrate you for what you I give; some give only widows mite. You know what Jesus said about that. I appreciate every cent. Don't do more than you can afford.

Blessings

Eddie

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Admin Mon 28 Apr 2014, 10:08 am

Journey 11
memo #2(Turkey) Pastor Y..... Coban in Turkish‏

Dear brothers and sisters I spent the day with the pastor of the New Life COG ; we drove 200
KM's because someone was concerned about his relationship with The Lord . We talked and had communion directed by pastor Y....... With my help. This is all new for him. The recipients said they were going to come to his church. His first self-directed communion!!!

Last night he had a prayer meeting in his home with about 10 people in his small house showing the videos we gave him. Praise God. This is his own doing. He is a COG preacher. His words are dynamic even though his knowledge is limited to what we have shared.

He is renting van tonight taking about 8 people to visit a village 200 KM's where his wife's sister lives by invitation. A 24 hour trip. They expect to have 15 people in attendance. We expect 15 converts. His goal is to have 150 members in his church within 6 months. He has to work to support his family also. When are we going to get a building . We have tried and failed for a month. Maybe September will be different when I return.

We had lunch together with his wife praying over the food. They are excited about The Lord and his miraculous power and love. We have left materiel to support his work. Bro overseer Dinko was instrumental in teaching him last week.

Since we cannot get workers to come here we are resorting to a local (indigent) to evangelize and build COG churches. We already have the first COG in Turkey organized with 15 members.

We are full bore ahead. No stopping us. The Lord told me He is going to destroy Satan's Throne and he is using a simple man who is immersed in Jesus. Pray for Coban(pastor) Y.......

Praise be to God

Eddie s IPAd

Admin Mon 28 Apr 2014, 10:04 am

Journey 10
Bergama and surrounding villages is beginning to exhibit love for Jesus brothers and sisters and greetings in the name of the Infinite Servant Jesus.

Tonight was a relatively quiet night because the owner and leader of the group had to work late.
Some believe it so . They say He avoided the meeting. I don't know . I am not a judge. He is a believer. . Nonetheless we had a meeting with his wife in attendance, prayer for the sick, ate and socialized . Sang songs as well and wordsbro overseer Dinko preached.

What is significant is a conversation I had with the pastor Y...of the New Life COG in Menemen.
I asked why he switched from Islam to Christianity? His answer was a shocker to me because sometimes I feel we are not having success. He said:

1. The Word in the New Testament
2. Prayer
3. The most important thing is you keep coming back and sharing the Word of God

There folks that's why I keep coming to Turkey. To see one soul in Turkey saved is worth it all. !!!!!!

The pastor's goal is to have 100 to 150 members in the New Life COG in Menemen .

Needless to say we need a building in Menemen to worship in with a combination of a parsonage to go with it. We are using Zachariah 4:6,7 as our guide to achieve this.
We cannot do it alone.

Blessings from Eddie, bro overseer. Dinko and the pastor. Y... of the New Life COG in Menemen.

Eddie s IPAD

Journey 11
Dear ones thank you for your support that helps do two meetings in one day in gypsy camps..

That's what happened in two different locations using Pastor Y..... Of New Life COG and bro Dinko , his team and your humble servant held two meetings simultaneously.

There was confusion at first but it always works out for the glory of God. Always; a little diversion; on one occasion when two women from outside entered the meeting room and started scolding us while one man was saying the sinners prayer; simultaneously two other people was saying the same prayer. We learned this later. Instead of one getting saved three got saved in spite of the women yelling. . Praise The Lord . They are members of the new church. Now back to the meeting today.

We had about 30 people we fed and ministered to. Bro Dinko preached, prayed and blessed all the children. Awesome prayer. These kids don't get blessings always. bro Dinko is good with kids and loves them immensely.

I was led to intervene and asked if there is anyone who was not saved and a young girl came forward , prayed and accepted Jesus as God, Lord and Savior.
Afterward this girl went around to others blessing them and blessed me as well.

She is not nuts but a sane person who got filled with Jesus. Before the meeting as I said there was confusion and dissension. This act of God made everything all right. People began to love upon each other. God used this young girl for His glory.
As we were leaving they begged us to come back more frequently but we said we cannot get workers to stay very long. I told them I am the only one dedicated to coming infrequently. They said " my heart is your heart" I understood what they meant. Do you?????

Oh brothers and sisters the gypsy souls are as precious as yours!!!!! Pray for us.

Bro overseer Dinko and his team had to go back to Bulgaria to take care of the church business.
I will be going to other locations this week; pray for me and Pastor Y.... And his family.

We are on the move !!!!! ....but we need help and a church building combination parsonage .

Blessings

Eddie

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Admin Fri 25 Apr 2014, 10:46 am

Journey 9

Greetings brothers and sisters in Jesus name.

We spent the day in Kinik having an Easter service with communion

Bro Dinko overseer of Bulgarian COG preached and served communion for about 15 people.

Prayer for the sick was conducted and there was a manifestation of the Holy Ghost. We read Acts chap 2 followed by urging them to receive the Gift and it was for them. It has been a long time since I felt the Holy Spirit as yesterday. It was truly real.

Most importantly one man said the sinners prayer which is Most Important thing ; a soul was saved.

Bro Dinko continues to instruct the new pastor from Menemen how to guide his flock . Bro Dinko is doing a good job. We are fortunate he and his team are helping us. We are blessed.

Blessings and thanks for your support.

Eddie, bro Dinko and the Bulgarian team

Eddie s IPAD

Admin Wed 23 Apr 2014, 10:29 pm

Journey No 8
Dear brothers and sisters greetings in the name of the Holy One.

Today we went to Zafer "s home for our meeting. Why so much to do with Zafer?
He is so sick we try to encourage him as much as we can. Needless to itemize his illness, but if you were so ill as him you would want believers praying for you. His sicknesses are innumerable. Prayer helps . Why God doesn't heal him is belong imagination ??? Anyway
A woman who had left returned and accepted Jesus in her life. A SOUL saved. Can't you hear the angels rejoice in heaven????

Also it was good for the new pastor of Menemen experience the situation and how we workers interact with each other to facilitate the meeting cohesively. Also he is learning how to conduct a service. His whole family came and stayed in the Bergama condo at no cost. They had the same experience . Bro overseer Dinko will be counseling him how to conduct a service.

We go to Kinik tomorrow to hold a service.

The pastor of Menemen needs more than a house to hold services in. It's vital to have a place to worship in instead of a house.

Blessing from the members of the New Life COG in Menemen

Blessing

Eddie, Bro overseer Bulgarian COG and the team

Admin Wed 23 Apr 2014, 7:16 am

Greetings bros and sisters in the name of the Infinite Servant Jesus

People want me to live here which is impossible because of my deteriorating health of which they are not aware.
Today we took 60 loaves of bread to this gypsy camp on the side of road in the field.

We had a miniature service and altar call . We had a warm reception

At least 25 People said sinners prayer.

They want copies of the New Testament . I will take them copies. Many cannot read but Those who can will read to the illiterate.
We have small bags of candy for the kids prepared by my wife

There is a new warmth among the people. They want to talk about Jesus. They are replacing Mohammed and Ali "s pictures with pictures and crosses of Jesus I am taking to them from the states.
Pastor Yildiray of the New Life COG in Menemen will be here today for pastoral counseling by bro overseer Dinko
I feel the people have a deeper hunger for Jesus the Light of the World and they read the New Testament with great delight at home and church

Blessings from the COG in Menemen and our friends in Bergama,Kinik, and Dikili

We love you and thanks for your support.

Eddie , bro Dinko overseer of Bulgaria COG and his team
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Admin Sat 19 Apr 2014, 2:21 pm

Dear brothers and sisters greetings in the name of the Risen Lord

The journey continues. Happy Easter

1. Last night we celebrated the death and resurrection of the Christ with communion and fellowship. ONE was saved. Praise God and we had visitations of the ladies previously saved at Christmas. They confirmed Jesus was still real in their hearts.

2. I have made two trips to Menemen which is a discussion of organizing a church but the property price has escalated to where we don't have enough money to buy a building/condo to worship in; so we will continue worshipping in one home but.....

We will formalize the organization of the church tomorrow Easter Sunday April 20 2014. Preliminary comments.

" The New Life Church of God. " Everyone agrees on the name of the church
Select a pastor which is most likely A man named Yildiray
A lady has volunteered to be secretary and has created a book to record events. Name is Altin
We discussed tithing and there were no obvious objections.
We will translate COG articles of faith as a guide to run the church
There was great excitement . I will buy 10 chickens and 15 loaves of bread and several bottles of soda.. We expect about 20 people.
The primary worship is the death and resurrection of Christ followed by communion before we eat.

As far as we know this is the first formal COG, Cleveland Tn organized in the country of Turkey.. Praise God

3. After this I went to a gypsy camp of about 30 people living in tents to celebrate Easter next week. We have many believers in this camp. We will have a service sometime next week.

I am tarred. Pray for me. The Bulgarian contingent will be here Monday with overseer Bro Dinko.

Do pray for us. We have been in this area since Oct 2001. It has been a long haul with workers coming and leaving. I am the last of the original contingent that came to Bergama.... But everyone left at least one positive thing to advance the Kingdom in this area.

Blessings from our Turk and Gypsy friends, brothers and sisters

To Him be the Glory!!!!

Eddie

Admin Tue 31 Dec 2013, 11:18 am

Greetings to my brothers and sisters in The Lord Jesus.

Thank you for your support during the last year. Without your support we could not have done the work assigned by the Holy One. Thank you.

We wish you and your family a Happy New Year. We pray The Lord "s blessings upon each of you.

Thank you

Eddie and Chita

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Admin Mon 23 Dec 2013, 3:17 pm

Dear brothers and sisters greetings in the name of Emanuel .

Thank you for all your support thought the year. Without you we could not keep our feet on the ground.

During this year you have not only supported us but you have helped us to buy a van ($20000)and gave $8000 for our Christmas baskets,. Monroe COG supplied us with Christmas stocking, and baby blankets and caps.

These actions have emphasized the meaning of Christmas for our people. We have 3 believers who are putting Christ picture on the walls instead of an Arabic inscription from the Koran and pictures of Mohammad and Ali. They are not ashamed of the Gospel of the baby Jesus. Praise be to God.

We are moving toward the establishment of a church using
locals because nobody wants to come here. We are discussing this because of the "exigencies of the service"... pray for us,
Pray for us. We must have a shepherd to guide our kuzus (sheep). We need guidance by April when we are going to do something.
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We MUST do something right or wrong. Hopefully guided by the Spirit. We got to have a shepherd. No one will come here out of fear we do believe.
We have at least two strong men who has Jesus in their hearts; also we have about 125 believers.. We need money to pay the local s but that has an inherent danger. Money seems to taint people who are poor and work collecting metal to sell for a living. Pray for us.

Again thanks for your support and Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Happy New a Year as well.
I leave for Los Angeles Christmas Eve and return here mid April for Easter services.

Blessings from our Turk and gypsy brothers and sisters and I convey their Noelin kutlu olsun for them. Merry Christmas.

Eddie and the team.

Ps. We are open to suggestions but we have reached point of where we MUST be proactive.

Admin Wed 11 Dec 2013, 3:42 pm

Bergama journey no 20 (summary). ‏
Dear brothers and sister this is a summary of our Christmas gifts program we gave to the Turks and gypsies; believers and unbelievers .

We distributed
100 Christmas boxes. They nearly fight to get one. Jesus fed the 5000 and we have only feed 100+. This program is a gift of God who told me to do it

60 Christmas red Christmas stockings with most being personalized emblazoned with a picture of the person on the self made card. It was exciting. There is an undertone of maybe some of our kids reciprocating. one girl has already given me a pair socks to send to the class.thank you Monroe COG at Stewart Rd .

About 50 baby blankets and caps. Again thanks to the same church with Carolyn Chapman coordinator

We had 10 saved. They are hungry for a Savior. They don't know who it is until we come on the scene.they did not know there was a savior and A Christmas until we started doing what we are doing.

The next celebration is Easter which is a learning exercise.

The last couple who was helping us on quasi basis has resigned. We cannot get anyone to stay. They seem to be afraid.Lord send us someone who will take the reins and direct the future of the COG in Bergama area.
In the meantime I asked two strong disciples if they would have prayer meetings and accept the role of pastor? They accepted.

We MUST do something if the COG is going to influence the new converts Help help. Is there anyone to reap the harvest which already ripe.
Does anyone care besides come here see the throne of satan. The cross of Christ is becoming more obvious.

That is all for now . I also have ministry in Istanbul I must attend to with a possible trip to Ankara for some moral support and advice

Thank you all for the magnificent help you are providing. I am here till The Lord calls me home.

Blessings from our blessed Turks and gypsies. They all send their greetings for they know it is not I but you that make it possible.

Menemen is ready for formation of a church and we need legal advice and money to buy a building or small house and approval from Ankara to be legalized. We will pursue this at Easter time.

Blessing
Eddie, overseer of Bulgaria Bro Dinko and the Bulgarian team

Bergama journey no 20 (summary). Adden‏
I must add for the glory of God .
God manifest himself via

Healings

Salvations of souls

Facilitating continuous prayer meetings. We are investigated by the police and Jandarma and let go .we are followed by the police and nothing happens. No repercussions.

On two occasions when it is raining so much it could cancel the meeting.
I prayed and in both occasions it stopped raining till the meeting was over then it started pouring down. Happens on one occasion is suspect if it happens two occasions under similar circumstance it is God in my opinion.

A man saved in coma by speaking " I accept Jesus Christ" just moving his lips. vocally and clearly . Everybody heard it. before he died, He told his son I am saved.
Women gave get pregnant miraculously when they could not have children
I was poisoned and it did not kill me.

Only here have I seen such manifestations of God 's power.

It is never ending for The Lord looks after His children in all circumstances.

Blessings

Eddie

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Admin Tue 10 Dec 2013, 8:59 am

Bergama journey no 19
See Album on Eddie Brooks Facebook of All Visits to Turkey (Asia Minor) You find in the Bible
https://www.facebook.com/eddie.brooks.9?fref=ts

Let me start by saying Noelin kutlu olsun Dikili. Dear brothers and sister. That is Merry Christmas in Turkish..

5 souls said the sinners prayer tonight . Two of them I thought would never confess Jesus is Lord. For 8 years I have been dealing with them.

All we were doing is giving Christmas stockings to the children but I would give a biblical reason why we were doing this each time.

Everybody was having a good time socializing about the stockings and exchanging beanie bags.

All at once I asked for a prayer and it was the sinners prayer. When I finished they all acknowledged that Jesus was the God of the universe.

Praise God for a wonderful evening. We gave away 12 stockings.

Blessings and you can view pictures at the attachment. Notice pictures of Jesus on the wall. New addition

Eddie.

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Admin Sun 08 Dec 2013, 10:42 pm

Dear bro and sis greetings in Jesus name.

Merry Christmas Menemen

We spent this day in Menemen and had a good time dedicated to the children with Christmas stockings, baby blankets and caps.

We gifted 12 stockings and about 10 blankets and caps. They were given to those present. There were exceptions but in cases they were so poor they had to leave their homes and pitch a tent on the perimeter of the homes. Those who received had prayed with before.

We read Luke chap 2 which is awesome description of the poverty of baby Jesus. They identified with Him but they still struggle with His deity but most accept but the new ones.
Some were upset because they were not invited but most were uninvited. They just came. So we left and started going from tent to tent.

We are strong in Menemen . There are at least 100+ converts but about 25 strong believers. Pictures are at the attachments
We are ready for formation of a church in Menemen . Praise God

Blessings

Admin Sun 08 Dec 2013, 9:15 am

Brothers and sisters in The Lord Bergama journey no 17 Dtd, 6,7 Dec
I have to report this way till I get my email straight .
Yesterday and today I sought out the people who maybe has fallen through the cracks. I have talked to them read scripture and prayed in spite of rain and sprinkles of snow.
We went to the gypsy camp and it was pouring rain and I prayed: now Lord how can I give the blankets and stockings in this rain? Let it stop Lord till I get my job done.
Folks when I got to the camp the rain stopped. Believe or not. It happened to me once before. We gave away baby blankets, wool caps and Christmas stockings and 3 more Christmas boxes . The man who helped me had never heard of Jesus and prayed the sinners prayer.
When I finished my work it literally started pouring down rain all the way home.
I got my work done in a non rain environment. ... And the cold I was getting dissipated . Praise God.!
There is no doubt when Jesus said "I AM going to unseat satan" He is taking care of us while He uses us to carry HIS light. We need helpers.come and join us.
It's interesting to note we provide the Spirit of Christmas to a people who did not know there was a Christmas. My wife said tonight on face time that what we are doing is planting seeds in the heart of the youth it is the seed that will bring them to The Lord down the road.!!! What a true statement!!!.
Thanks be to God. We continue our work in the name of Jesus
Blessings
Eddie and the Bulgarian team who had to return home due to a severe crisis

Admin Fri 06 Dec 2013, 12:08 pm

Greetings brothers and sisters who love our people in Bergama and the surrounding villages. Your support keeps our feet on the ground.

Since the Bulgarian team had to leave due to a crisis in Bulgaria I have been by myself taking care of the Lord's business of carrying the Light of Jesus wherever I am permitted.
Last night we had a meeting in the home where we 2 days before prepared by carrying the gifts locating them in the home of the future meeting.
The gifts were located in the home of Askin and he basically controlled the Meeting. We had Christmas music with my I phone and Askin read Luke chapter 2 and I made a few comments and gave an altar call. Of about 30 people present three women came forward for prayer and said the sinners prayer and acknowledged that Jesus was God,Lord and Savior of the world and we rejoiced.

One of women's husband is a strong Muslim. I was surprised that she said yes to the call; She was last on my list of possible converts. I thought she was there for only the gifts. I know her husband personally because I have dealt with the family for about 8 years. Praise God for what He is doing with this family.

Askin is a credit to the Kingdom. Monday we will have gifts for the children. I gave him a large picture of Jesus and he framed and put on the wall where every body could see it. He has become courageous in The Lord .

Askin gave away the 21 Christmas boxes to the attendees. You should be able to see these giveaways in the attachments. Also we gave 5 mothers each a baby blanket and cap. Praise God we were able to do this.

We meet again Monday for the children who anxiously wait their Christmas stocking .

Blessings and thanks to you from the Turks and gypsies for they know you give and I am like a pigeon carrier for you and the Infinite Servant Jesus.

Blessings and thanks for allowing me to do this by the Grace of God

Eddie

Eddie s IPAD

Admin Wed 04 Dec 2013, 8:56 pm

Dear brothers and sisters of the Kingdom and those who keep our feet on the ground.
Today I searched out those who did not have a meeting but I knew them to be believers and we previously had meetings before in their home. Many our sick.

I distributed Christmas stockings and baby blankets . In the attachment you can see some of them we passed out. They were pleased to get them

One child gave me a pair of socks to send to the kid who made her stockings. How to do this ????. That's awesome what we did taught the Turkish child to give as well.

I spent time with Zafer and he was depressed about his medical condition. He had suicidal thoughts. He was desperate ,can't work, nobody wants to help. .... And possibly foreclosure on his garage and house. I have written about this to the hierarchy without any response at all. Not even an answer to my emails. I guess that is a no in the vernacular. Oh well we have to do what we have to do.

I read scripture, and prayed with him and told him I would always be beside him and pray with him. He felt better as I was leaving.

Attached are picture of the people, the blankets and Christmas stockings we gave to them.

Pray for us as we make our trips to give away the stockings, blankets and caps. They should be popular. It is cold and windy. We are working on the Macedonians. They are tough and there is a language barrier

Blessings from our Turk and gypsy friends. We are work

Eddie s IPAD

Admin Wed 04 Dec 2013, 6:06 pm

Dear brothers and sisters of the Kingdom and those who keep our feet on the ground.
Today I searched out those who did not have a meeting but I knew them to be believers and we previously had meetings before in their home. Many our sick.

I distributed Christmas stockings and baby blankets . In the attachment you can see some of them we passed out. They were pleased to get them

One child gave me a pair of socks to send to the kid who made her stockings. How to do this ????. That's awesome what we did taught the Turkish child to give as well.

I spent time with Zafer and he was depressed about his medical condition. He had suicidal thoughts. He was desperate ,can't work, nobody wants to help. .... And possibly foreclosure on his garage and house. I have written about this to the hierarchy without any response at all. Not even an answer to my emails. I guess that is a no in the vernacular. Oh well we have to do what we have to do.

I read scripture, and prayed with him and told him I would always be beside him and pray with him. He felt better as I was leaving.

Attached are picture of the people, the blankets and Christmas stockings we gave to them.

Pray for us as we make our trips to give away the stockings, blankets and caps. They should be popular. It is cold and windy. We are working on the Macedonians. They are tough and there is a language barrier

Blessings from our Turk and gypsy friends. We are work

Eddie s IPAD

Admin Wed 04 Dec 2013, 3:39 pm

Dear brothers and sisters in The Lord Jesus who is the Christ

Since our last report we have had a cancellation for a meeting due to sickness . We have heavy wind seemingly bringing the cold from Siberia.
We have not been outdone . We are taking the gifts to individual homes. During this journey overseer Bishop Dinko had an emergency which overwhelmed what we were doing. He and the team loaded the van with 20+ boxes and delivered them to the next prayer meeting. Askin a great believer stored them in his house pending our meeting Thursday. We have 20 people coming. We are looking forward this meeting with great expectation. When the adversary raises his ugly head the King of kings has said" I Am going to unseat satan"

It's interesting when this morning I was attacked ; my tremors were extremely agitated but I believe they have subsided . Satan does not like for us carrying the light of Jesus where his throne is. Lord Jesus go before us. Amin ve Amin. Allelujah. He would kill us if he had permission

Here is a report from Bishop Dinko. He needs your prayer. He has a heavy load along with his personal issues. Just click on the report below. It is report from Bulgaria.
https://www.facebook.com/zlatarov/posts/10152054041100126

Open the attachments and you will see our actions to transfer 20+ boxes and pictures of our host Askin who is a strong believer. Very interesting adventure. Not knowing our situation Askin decided to not work. He was unknowing available to help us.
Brother and sisters The Lord Jehovah Is with us. No doubts

Admin Mon 02 Dec 2013, 10:02 pm

Greetings bros and sis's in the name of The Lord Jesus of Nazareth the Holy Child of Israel.

Yesterday we continued our journey to Menemen and we had an exciting time worshipping the new born King. There was a house full of people that heard the story of Christmas again!!!!!.

We make sure that our believers know to hat our Savior was born in a manger similar to their lifestyle and not in a palace. They called out the name of Jesus repeatedly .
We tried 3 languages in one testimony. I testified in English, bro Dinko. Translated in Bulgarian and bro Salim translated in Turkish. And I followed up with an admonition (Word of God in Turkish) because one kept Saying Jesus was a prophet like Muhammid.

One soul came to Jesus. I believe he came to find the true and living God of the universe. The whole trip is worthwhile with this new believer . We would like more Salvations ; we are trying to reach the unreached but it is tough. We are going into the highways and byways.

We gave Away 25 Christmas boxes. And there was great joy. Every time we do this someone wants one when they had not attended the meeting. We deny them saying next time come to the meeting and you qualify for one.
The journey continues.
Greetings and blessings from the Bulgarian team and our gypsy brothers and sisters.
Thank you for your support

Eddie
Eddie s IPAD

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