back

26 October 2007

Dear friends Worldwide,

It is a great feeling to be back home - united with my family. What a tremendous privilege it is to have a safe haven - where you know your are loved. All honour and all praise to our Jesus for His protection and for the way in which He touched lives through me. He said in His Word that He will even give us the words to speak. As I get to know my Father better - the more I realize how much I need Him in every area of my life.

I went to the feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem - hosted by the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem and had the wonderful opportunity to minister in song a few times. What a wonder it was to see old friends from all over the world again - we are truly family and the world out there who does not know this kind of fellowship - is missing so much. I hope and pray that more people would hunger after Him and would also experience warmth amongst other believers. Yes how will the world know that we are His disciples - by our love - one for the other?

The days in Jerusalem went so quickly and I returned all the way to the Cape - in the South of Africa - repacked my bags in the 24 hours that I had at home - and left for the States - Washington DC. There I stayed over for one night - just to rest a while and catch up with my dear friend Evans Gilmore. The next day I took the flight to Dallas - then Midlands Texas - where past. John and Liz Burke was waiting for me. My, do I love those two people. Salt of the earth - they are. And that is what is produced in their church - honesty and sincerity. Well, we had a long drive of 2 hours ahead of us (to Carlsbad - New Mexico) - but time flew as we had so much to catch up on. They took me straight to the holiday camp where I was the main speaker for their conference. The theme for the weekend was "Sitting on my Father's Lap" and Psm. 91 our scripture. The attendance was wonderful and we had a full house! From the moment I arrived there - I was showered with love and acceptance. The support - just to see to my personal needs were incredible. Such servant hearts. I have learned a lot and the way they took care of me - was again a sign of maturity and the kind of Christianity that the world needs to see and experience.

There was such a great atmosphere of expectation - God moved and we continue to pray that His word will not return void! There is no more time for games- if we have turned our backs on things that need to belong in the past - we must leave them there and move on to higher levels of experiencing our Heavenly Father. We swam- I even canoed down the river and great friendships were established. After the weekend I stayed on to minister at their church building "New Song Fellowship". I love it every time when Jesus takes over and do with His people what He wants to do.

I ran out of CD's and John and his son John Wesley took care of everything. What an example they are in the Body of Christ. To take care of each other. Not just promises - they are doers of the Word. John himself was a singer at the Feast for many years - where we met - and has an incredible voice and ministry. I urge you to contact the man and invite him to your church.

I left Carlsbad and on to Washington DC again where I did a function - to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Church of Northern Virginia - lead by past. Pitts Evans. Again it was great to see friends (family). I love and respect Pitts and his wife Mary. Hope I could host them some time in Africa!!!

From there it was to Madison County - where my dear friends - Tom and Priscilla Flory live on a beautiful farm - overlooking the Blue Mountains. They have a chapel on the grounds and we had a great worship time with folk from the community. So many beautiful and divine encounters happened at each event that I will not be able to write it all. It will follow in my book - one day!!! As there was a prophesy on my life from Danny Garcia - that I need to write a book and that it needs to be written. Hallelujah - I have heard that for so many years and I kept saying that I am not a good writer and would need an expert to help me. As I believe that it would have to be of very high standard that will only bring glory to God. It will have to be written in the States and I need to find a quiet place on a farm or in the mountains or at the sea - or who knows where(He knows) - but the place will be just right - I believe. So please if you read this - pray with me that His will be done - not mine.

There on the farm - you will see some of the photos - I had to work in order to get fed by Tom and Priscilla - I had to chop wood!!!!! Of course it is a joke- I wanted to help out and could not stay away from the sound of the machines - the smell of the wood that has been cut and just to breathe and be alive with them!!!!Tina- a German girl is helping Tom and I just loved her as well. I had a great time with them.
From there I moved back to Fairfax, Virginia where I stayed with dear Evans who has been my host for so many years and carting me around where ever I needed to sing and minister. She will be richly blessed- and does she have a beautiful voice - oh when she sings - I keep quiet to be ministered to. Her sister Janie and her mom Mrs. Gilmore has become part of my family and we had to get together and celebrate- before I left. They are great people and so sincere. May God bless them for their kindness to me.

Then on to Mike and Becky O'Brian - where I ministered twice - once a ladies meeting and the other a wonderful morning with men and women. I was more blessed than they could ever imagine- that was church!!!! That evening we went to Winchester - what a beautiful area and there I did a soaking/worshipping/prayer meeting. I just love those people and it is lead by past. Lee and Jacky Prock. Again - I think I received more than anybody could imagine - no man ministered - it was the Holy Spirit that did it all - and this happened in all my meetings. I love it when He takes over.

The last Sunday I went to the fellowship of my dear friends past. Tom and Sue Brunner. Again that is what I call church - it is fun - it is hilarious - it is free - it is life changing and I get so generated there - I love it. It is so easy to minister with people unto God - not to people - because they are already ready to receive - not stuck in the past - they want all that God has for them and that was my theme for this trip. Rev. 3 - "It is your season to receive and go through the door that God has opened for you alone- and believe that no man can shut it". Please go and possess that - which is rightfully yours and go through your door. He wants to bless you and see you fulfilled in your life.

The next day (22 Oct) - I was home ward bound - and as Evans and I had our last bite together in a small restaurant at Dalles airport DC. - All of a sudden there was a shout from a woman - summoning us all out of the building - now there must have been thousands of people. We all went out onto the drive way where the drop off zone is. The Police - fire Brigade and television were there. I just kept praying that we would be allowed back in and that the bomb scare would be solved in no time. Rather a thorough search by the officials than a disaster and I commend the American people in the way they handled it all. We could go back into the terminal building and I made my way home - only 3 hours later. I missed connecting flights to Cape Town - but God always turns out my unpleasant events into greater and much more fun experiences. I was traveling business class back home because of the delay!!!! What more could I asked for - and I did not even asked for it- I just accepted - that my Abba Father was in control - I did not have to be worried. My dear husband Danie was patiently waiting for me at Cape Town Airport - and the reunion was sweet as always. Evan Hanel our daughter woke up when I arrived late that night and we first had a good chat and a cup of coffee - praising Jesus for the things He has done!!!! To God be the Glory!!!!!!

The next day when I checked my mail - there were new invitations to other parts of the world to minister(for 2008) - He gives me the energy to go where ever He wants me to go - I love it and am willing to go - Lord of the Harvest - place your fire in me. Math 9: 37 He said to his disciples: "The Harvest is plentiful but the workers are few". Ask the Lord of the Harvest, therefore to send out workers into his harvest field."

I love you my friends and be blessed - He wants to bless and keep you in the palm of His big and strong and capable hands.

Hanli

>> View photos <<

Print this page