Lucille Sutherland
<New> I was healed in the heart by Jesus at the Charasmatic healing event on January 9, 2010. My heart had palpitations, irregular heart beat, and a heart rate of 200 beats per minute. The muscles in the heart were in pain. The medicine given me at hospital dealt with depressing my central nervous system and was insufficient to cure me. However, Jesus healed me completely and I could feel his healing power in my heart at the healing event. I thank God for the miracle.
I was able to attend much of the seminar with Maria Vadia on the weekend and I was greatly encouraged. Maria spoke with truth; she used scripture to emphasize her point; she used enthusiasm and conviction; she used joy. I was not expecting much from my attendance but was delightfully surprised. I look forward to attending the Pentecost celebration at St. Matthew's Parish on May 22.
When she asked the participants to pray in tongues and
wait for prophecy, I complied but did not expect to hear any personally
relevant prophecy. I was mistaken, because what I keep to myself in my
personal suffering is usually hidden from others; I only share it with God.
In the prophecy, my pain was alluded to, and I know, as I always knew, it is
in God's hands, and his answers will be revealed to me in his time.
As I last lead at my prayer meeting, everything God was
revealing to me, reflected on the importance of reading Scripture. This
truth was confirmed many times at the seminar, which further encourages me
to keep reading Scripture; God wants to encourage and strengthen us and He
does it through Scripture and the sacraments.
Thank you for helping to organize this seminar. May God continue to bless
us all.
Marnie Murray
SFDS
MARIA VADIA EVALUATION/TESTIMONY:
WOW, GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was amazed at what I saw, heard, learned, and experienced. Never have I experienced such a joyful, anointed, up-lifting event as this one. God has truly raised up an enthusiastic, gifted, Spirit filled servant in Maria Vadia to “WAKE US UP”. Her remarkable use of scripture woven into her talks and sharings added a richness and anointing that penetrated my heart,…and I’m sure into the hearts of many, in fact I’d venture to say, “into all our hearts”. Remarkable, truly remarkable!!!
I asked myself, “ How can anyone talk so much about so much; not just about generalities, but real life issues that affect us all,….deep within our hearts.” I am in awe!!!............Three days have passed since the Maria Vadia event, and I feel like I am still there. Something has happened deep inside of me; there is an “inner JOY” that isn’t going away……..I am still dancing and singing in the Spirit, and know that a new FIRE has been lit. My thirst for Jesus is wanting more of Him, and wanting to bring more of Him into the world for others (Mark 16:16/20). I could go on and on, but will close by saying, “THANKYOU LORD FOR POURING OUT YOUR SPIRIT UPON US ALL”.
I pray that the Lord will show me the way to bring this “new Joy” into our Prayer group, wherever He will lead me to serve, and most importantly, into my family.
All glory, praise, and thankfulness to Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen, and Amen!!
Ted Holowka ( St. Stephen’s ).
I believe the
Maria Vadia was the most excellent outpouring of the Holy Spirits' power
since I was baptized 26 years ago. Her knowledge of scripture is phenomenal
and to the point, for all life's circumstances. I feel lifted up and free
from spiritual encumbrances and there is a new energy and joy in my life. I
feel healed from any negativity concerning my belated father and the will
concerning my sisters and of course my husbands illness.
There is a new
hope in me like a burst of sunshine and a new joy that hasn't been there for
too long a time. There is a great sense of peace where there had been some >
anxiety and a feeling of being in limbo. FREEDOM IS THE WORD!!!!
May the Lord
continue to bless Maria and her family in new and
wonderful ways!!!!
Blessings,
Dorene (St. Stephen's)
OLM FEEDBACK ABOUT THE MARIA VADIA WORKSHOP – Gina Hall
Prophecy Prayers in groups of 2:
M– member of group told her that she carries heavy burdens & God loves her
B– amazing what came from people in group of 3.
G- received word that partner had to do “it” with God
Visions:
Cecilia:
1. Holy Spirit as big as life coming out of Marissa
2. The Lord is wearing a large crown with many coloured lights. People wore small crowns of different colours.
3. There were 3 robes: 1 for prophecy, 1 for teaching, & 1 for evangelization. Prophecy is for Cecilia.
4. The robes changed from Jesus’ robe to Mary’s robe. “Teach them what I teach you. Don’t worry about the people.
Francisco: Jesus, very tall, athletic is walking in the centre of the gym from back towards the front. His face shone with holiness. His eyes were full of peace, love, mercy, compassion. He was looking around and enjoying everyone’s participation.
Comments:
Cecilia: She felt like she has been walking 3 ft off the ground since that event.
Ruby: It was like the whole room was bursting with love. Praising drove Satan away.
Bernie: It was amazing, full of joy. One man around her received healing. She talked about the workshop all day at work.
Gina: Maria Vadia gave an excellent practical workshop. She praised, prophesied, taught, quoted scripture, and healed all at the same time. We learned about “Jesus’ life & work” and what we are called to do in a very concrete manner. This is the best learning experience to date.
Everyone who attended said they had a very special experience. They are looking forward to her return to Vancouver.
Testimonies:
M: She had been depressed & miserable for 2 weeks prior to the event. She was lifted up from the depression Saturday evening and felt very joyful. She felt the presence of Jesus & Mary.
She found a job a week later, when she has been unemployed for several months.
R: He received confirmation on something that he had been thinking about.
G: She was freed from the wounds of the painful experience of losing a job unfairly. She didn’t know that the experience still had an effect on her life. I gained a new insight & boldness in my role as group leader.
L: She received the gift of faith. She knows now that she can handle anything that comes. She received word that she has to pray for children. She will walk in faith, and then gifts will follow.
Impact on our Prayer Meeting:
Our praise & worship is more alive. Praising in tongues is more frequent & of longer duration. Members are participating more during the meeting. Our donation jar had more money in it.
Kerry Drescher MARIA VADIA - Jan.8/9
Proclaim Life - the tongue has power to bless and to curse, speak positive words, don’t criticize, don’t judge, don’t speak ill of anyone; James 3: 8,10 “..the tongue - a restless evil, full of deadly poison….From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers and sisters this ought not to be so”
Look at People with God’s Eyes - we need to ask God to show us people thru His eyes, what is visible to us is so often not what God is seeing, outward appearances do not show who the person is inside
Need a Vision - without a vision one has no direction to follow and will go in circles, individuals and groups both need to have a vision
Let the Spirit Out - don’t keep the Spirit in a box, give the Spirit freedom to work in your life, don’t cling to what is familiar but rather step out and let the Spirit lead you, go with the flow, God knows what He is doing, God’s wisdom is greater than human wisdom
Get Rid of Fear - look at your fears, face your fears with the help of the Holy Spirit and let Him help you overcome and eliminate any fears you might have, the spirit of fear comes from Satan not from God; 2 Timothy 1:7 “For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline.”
Need to be Strong in the Lord - develop this with time spent in prayer, adoration, tongues, scripture
Need to hear the voice of God - can’t follow God’s direction and God’s plan if you can’t hear His voice, we need to be able to recognize God’s voice, we need to take time to listen to what God wants to say, we need to hear the voice of God for us and for others, when you listen to God and follow His instructions then fruit will happen
Know Scripture - scripture is the word of God and helps us to know God, knowledge of scripture helps us to know God’s truth, it gives us something with which to judge the unknown, the word of God needs to live within you so it can be proclaimed from your heart anointed with the power from the Spirit
St. Jerome “Ignorance of scripture is ignorance of God”
Honour the God Within - it is our responsibility to create a good place for the Holy Spirit to reside within us, our body is a temple for the Holy Spirit, make it a beautiful temple, eliminate sin, take control over your tongue, no grumbling or complaining or murmuring as this grieves the Holy Spirit; Ephesians 4:29 “Let no evil talk come out of your mouth…”
Increase your Tent Pegs - allow God to stretch you, don’t limit what you allow God to do in and with your life, give God permission to move you out of your comfort zone; Isaiah 54:2 “Enlarge the site of your tent, and let the curtains of your habitations be stretched out…”
Be People of Praise - the Lord inhabits our praise, we need to be our own worship leaders and continually praise God throughout the day, need to praise as David did with our voice, body, soul, heart, mind, eyes, all of our being, everything we are, the devil is allergic to praise and it drives him away; Wild Praises of God - praise with all of self High Praises of God - loud and excited praise; Psalm 149:3&6 “Let them praise his name with dancing, making melody to him with tambourine and lyre…Let the high praises of God be in their throats…”
Know your Enemy - the enemy comes to kill, steal and destroy, he especially wants to steal our health, he prowls around like a lion seeking to destroy
Two Kingdoms - there are 2 kingdoms, the Kingdom of God and the Kingdom of the World (Satan), the Kingdom of God is anywhere that Jesus reigns, we operate in either one kingdom or the other, there is no other choice, which kingdom do you operate in?
Wake Up - God needs people to use, people to send to those who are sick and in captivity, it is not about your IQ or education, it is about being available, about dying to self and surrendering to God
Pick up the Mantle You Have Been Given and Go - Jesus has given us a mission and His authority, go and preach the word of God (your testimony of who Jesus is) and God will confirm your testimony with signs & wonders, walk as Jesus walked doing only what the Father told Him to do, say yes to God and then do what He tells you to do, it is not about us, we do only as God directs, not our will, learn to ask God not think, say yes like Mary; Luke 1:38 “Here I am, the servant of the Lord, let it be done…according to your word.”
Matthew 28:18-19 “…Jesus said to them, All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…”
Matthew 10:7-8 “As you go, proclaim the good news, The kingdom of heaven has come near. Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons…”
Mark 16:15,17 “And he said to them, Go into all the world and proclaim the good news…And these signs will accompany those who believe: by using my name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues….they will lay their hands on the sick and they will recover.”
Isaiah 61:1 “The spirit of the Lord is upon, because the Lord has anointed me; he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed; the bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and release to the prisoners.”
Spiritual Gifts are Given to be Used - use all of the spiritual gifts, don’t pick and choose, if you have the Holy Spirit you have all of the gifts, spiritual gifts are like muscles, they will atrophy if not used
Prayer Meetings - prayer meetings need to change and grow, they can’t remain static, if they don’t change and grow they will start to die, don’t do the same things over and over again, intercede with prayer and fasting, seek God’s vision and direction
Hans: I had Prayer for my Memory and Knee which was painful for several Months. As soon as the team started to pray I was filled with incredible joy and my pain in the knee left me and has not returned as of this writing. Praise God. Love Hans
I know I got a healing for my gums & teeth. As I went to one dentist for years & she kept telling me the last few months I wasn't looking after my teeth, one time I wasn't cleaning them right, & the next time I would go she would say I wish everyone could look after their teeth like you. they are so clean, & I did the same all the time & got so I hated to go to this dentist & I quit her& then my husband took a stroke & it was a year before I got to go to another dentist. And I think I had him convinced That all my teeth were bad that he was going to pull them all & even had a denturist come & we planned to take them all out. My Daughter was so upset for me, she called her dentist & wanted me to go & see her for a second opinion, So I had this girl pray with me & she ask God to restore my gums, & then I went to see Maria & she called that out teeth & gums were been healed, I claimed the healing & told Maria after the meeting was over she said I should of claimed it before & I know I should have. but my daughter's dentist told me three times your gums are healthy & your teeth strong & if it were her choice she would keep her teeth meaning that is what I should do & she said there is nothing like your own teeth once they are gone there gone & my teeth could last for years. I truly give God the glory & Praise & honour He deserves & through Maria & I believe it was Carol Anne's prayer that began the healing or the push to go to another dentist as I was sure my teeth were bad.
God is an awesome God to Him be the glory.
Blessings & love
Mary Cormier (Gibsons)