Wednesday, April 25, 2012

THE RESULTS ARE IN!

Dear friends, family, ministry partners,

We are so blessed to share the results from the 5K MOVE-A-THON, hosted by our ministry, EVERLASTING LOVE MISSIONS, on April 21, 2012. 

Last year in September, I(Deanna) had a conversation with Kendra, a Personal Life Coach and business woman at our local church. She suggested our ministry host a walkathon. She continued to show support and encouragement along the way and the results were seen in the past weekend. 
Amber, our missions care team leader, Paula a sister with a big heart, Pat, our prayer team leader, the WOL prayer team stood with us every step of the way. Vertical Student Ministries and our community came a alongside of us, and supported our effort.  Community churches joined us by "building their teams"  and the amazing amount of WOL volunteers and our kids made the event a joy for all who were able to participate. 

Friends made pledges from across the country, and gave generously because they believe in preaching the gospel to the nations. 

More than 200 people participated and over $10,000 was raised in support of Vision Tanzania. Our project to move our family to Tanzania by the end of Spring, 2012. 

We Give God ALL the glory, and we appreciate every sacrifice made and every person who supported us in anyway.   THANK YOU, ALL!

Our 21 days of Answered prayers are now concluded, however we continue to pray and thank God for every need being supplied. Our eyes our on HIM alone.

We have been invited by International Christian Center to join their team in Dodoma, Tanzania. Where we will be involved with leadership training, men's, women's, children's and college ministry. We pray we will be a blessing and that many of you will be a continued part of making that happen. 

Next Steps: Immunizations, visas, insurances, plane tickets, supplies, container, vehicle, house, household items. 

We are continuing to add prayer support, please let us know if you will pray with our family and for the nation of Tanzania! 

We are also continuing to add partners who will sow financial seed into out ministry Everlasting Love Missions, on a monthly basis. Your gifts will help us to take the next steps, and beyond. 

More importantly your gift, will allow us to partner with God in being a part of fulfilling "The Great Commission", your gift will release a financial harvest in your life, home, family, business, ministry and even reach into your future generations...your children and your children's children will be blessed. God is not mocked, whatsoever a mans sows, that will he also reap! You are blessed to be a blessing and we are blessed to be a blessing, together we are bringing in the end time harvest of souls, and on that we can place no financial value. 

You have an inheritance in Africa because you sowed a seed...You are apart of bringing change to someones life in another nation...You are making a difference!

We love you all, and pray your needs are met, your bodies are healed and your household is full of peace. God is good!

May every Kingdom resource be yours,
The Dick family

Saturday, April 21, 2012

DAY 21 OF ANSWERED PRAYERS!

PSALM 133:1-3
[[A Song of degrees of David.]] Behold, how good and how pleasant [it is] for brethren to dwell together in unity!

[It is] like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, [even] Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments;

 As the dew of Hermon, [and as the dew] that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the LORD commanded the blessing, [even] life for evermore.

"To we as believer's will glorify our Father together in downtown Burlington NC. May your name be glorified, and lifted high. We pray as we work together in unity, that the blessing will flow to our city that will bring eternity to those that are out side of the Kingdom of God, and for those who are on the sidelines and for those who are in love with you Jesus may we draw nearer to the cross....Jesus, we thank you for all you have done and will do, may this day bring change that will continue and may you MOVE by your spirit, in signs wonders and miracles!"
Deanna/Ambassador to Africa

Friday, April 20, 2012

DAY 20 OF ANSWERED PRAYERS!

Father we thank you for calling the Dick family to the mission field of Tanzania. Thank you for giving them a heart for our nation, America as well. May you continually guide them as they obey your will for their lives. In Jesus Name.
Dorithea/prayer team
Mt 13:38..........Father, I pray for those out in the mission fields,
Mt 13:38..........spreading the good news of the Gospel,
Mt 24:14..........in this country and around the world.
1Jn 3:17..........They have seen their brothers' needs
1Jn 3:17..........and have not shut up their hearts from them,
3Jn 1:7............but have faithfully gone forth into all the earth.
2Tim 1:9..........Let them be called with a holy calling,
2Tim 1:9..........not according to their works,
2Tim 1:9..........but according to Your own purpose, Father.
1Jn 3:16..........Out of love they have laid down their lives
Jas 1:25..........and determined to be doers of the work, not hearers only.
Act 16:24.........I pray for those in prison for their beliefs.
2Tim 1:8..........Not being ashamed, they share in the sufferings for the Gospel,
2Tim 2:10........and endure all things for the sake of those chosen for salvation.
Act 16:26.........Father, send forth Your angels and cause them to be set free.
Heb 6:10..........Do not forget their work and labor of love.
2Tim 4:17.........Stand with them and strengthen them.
2Tim 4:18.........Deliver them from every evil work and preserve them.
Phil 1:12..........Cause the things which have happened to actually
Phil 1:12..........turn out for the furtherance of the Gospel.
Ps 104:4..........Make Your ministers a flame of fire,
Phil 2:16..........Help them to hold fast to the Word of life
Eph 5:10..........proving what is acceptable to the Lord,
Eph 5:11..........exposing the unfruitful works of darkness,
Phil 2:15..........and shining as bright lights in a dark world.
2Thes 3:8.........Let their hard work be an example to us,
1Thes 3:2.........as we send fellow laborers and ministers of God
1Thes 3:2.........to encourage and establish them concerning their faith,
1Thes 3:3.........so that they will not be shaken by afflictions.
1Thes 2:2........Give them the boldness to speak the Gospel in the midst of conflict
1Cor 2:4...........in demonstration of the Spirit and power
Col 4:17...........and to fulfill the ministry they have received in the Lord.

Thursday, April 19, 2012

DAY 19 OF ANSWERED PRAYERS!

O'K. chika! That's why I have not called you...
Toni Delaney-Giandalia 2:37am Apr 19
 Just know I'm with you in Spirit. I know our Father with Bless all of you richly, and everything you set your heart and hand to do, Jesus will make it prosper.

2 Corinthians 9:8 ... And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.

Ephesians 3:19 - 20...And to know the love of Christ, which passes knowledge, that you might be filled with all the fullness of God.

Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us. Amen!

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

DAY 18 OF ANSWERED PRAYERS!

Psalm 67:2 That Your way may be known on the earth, Your salvation among all nations" 

"Heavenly Father, please pour out your continual blessings on James and Deanna and their family so that they can be a blessing to the people of Tanzania -- to those who know you and those who need to know you --"
In Jesus Name, Amen
Milton & Betty

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

DAY 17 OF ANSWERED PRAYERS!

There you and your families will feast in the presence of the LORD your God, and you will rejoice in all you have accomplished because the LORD your God has blessed you. Deut. 12:7


This week God told me to REJOICE! As believers, we should believe! We have prayed and we have asked God specifically for many outcomes. 

"WE TRUST YOU LORD! We declare it done, and we look forward to feasting in your presence, both now and when you return for your bride."

Monday, April 16, 2012

DAY 16 OF ANSWERD PRAYERS

And when I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw everyone to myself." John 12:32

"Father, thank you! Thank you for giving us JESUS! We lift your name up Jesus, we bless you and we glorify you, we exalt you, you are King, Lord, Saviour, Friend! We welcome your presence to invade Alamance County, as we lift You up on April 21 at the MOVE-A-THON. In Jesus name, Amen"
Deanna/ Missionary to Tanzania

Sunday, April 15, 2012

DAY 15 OF ANSWERED PRAYERS!


I revealed myself to those who did not ask for me; I was found by those who did not seek me. To a nation that did not call on my name, I said, “Here am I, here am I.” (Isaiah 65:1)


"Father, we thank You that James and Deanna have said: “Here am I” to your call to Tanzania. We are humbled by the love You revealed to us when we were not seeking or asking for You; and our heart is for the nation of Tanzania to find You, even if they are not asking for You.  We ask You to unite our faith with James and Deanna to under gird their labor. We ask You to bless their response to Your call with more and more of Your presence. In the Sweetest Name  – Amen."
Pat Conner/lead intercessor

Saturday, April 14, 2012

DAY 14 OF ANSWERED PRAYERS!


So that from the rising of the sun to the place of its setting people may know there is none besides me. I am the Lord, and there is no other. (Isaiah 45:6)

Father –we thank You for strategically positioning James and Deanna in Tanzania for such a time as this – that many in that nation may know that You alone are worthy to be praised and adored.  We ask for Your wisdom to guide their journey; for favor as they settle in and become known among the people; and we are believing for a mighty harvest of souls. For Your glory – Amen.
Pat Conner/leader intercessor


Friday, April 13, 2012

DAY 13 OF ANSWERED PRAYERS!


He lifts up a banner for the distant nations, he whistles for those at the ends of the earth. Here they come, swiftly and speedily! (Isaiah 5:26)

"Lord –You word tells us over and over how You love the world; all those who are near and all those who are far – You long for us to know Your love and mercy and grace.  Please empower James and Deanna with Your wisdom and grace to help lift Your Name Tanzania – that many will come swiftly into Your family! In Your strong Name which is above every name – Amen."
 Pat Conner/lead Intercessor ELM

Thursday, April 12, 2012

DAY 12 OF ANSWERED PRAYERS!


"Lord I thank You for all that You have done and all that You will do pertaining to the Dick's transition to Africa. It is evident by things that have already taken place that this is Your will for their lives. I pray that You would meet all their needs in due time and that You would work in their hearts so that they are ready to minister to Your people in Tanzania. For the people of Tanzania, please begin to work in their hearts as well so that they are ready for the message that You have prepared for them to be delivered by the Dicks. Please be with the Dicks as they put Your great commission into action. In Jesus name I pray, Amen. "

And those He predestined, He also called; those He called, He also justified; those He justified, He also glorified. Romans 8:30.

 I believe that God has called the Dicks and that He will bring justice to Tanzania through them and glorify them for their willingness to submit to His calling!!

Much love,
Ciana Creighton

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

DAY 11 OF ANSWERED PRAYERS!


 Thank you for agreeing with our family in prayer as we prepare to move to Tanzania. We pray God will bless you above measure. In Jesus name.

In that day you will say: “Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name is exalted. (Isaiah 12:4)

"Father –  We thank You for calling James and Deanna to proclaim Your praise to the people of Tanzania – we ask that You would be honored and glorified through the words of their mouth and the works of their hands.  We ask that many in that distant land will come to know what You have done for them and learn to honor You with their mouths and their hands. In Jesus’ Name – Amen."
 Pat Conner/lead intercessor ELM

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

DAY 10 OF ANSWERED PRAYERS!

DAY 10: OF 21 DAYS OF FOCUSED PRAYERS

In that day you will say: “Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name is exalted. (Isaiah 12:4)

Father – We thank You for calling James and Deanna to proclaim Your praise to the people of Tanzania – we ask that You would be honored and glorified through the words of their mouth and the works of their hands. We ask that many in that distant land will come to know what You have done for them and learn to honor You with their mouths and their hands. In Jesus’ Name – Amen.
Pat Conner/lead Intercessor ELM

Monday, April 9, 2012

DAY 9 OF ANSWERED PRAYERS!

DAY 9: OF 21 DAYS OF FOCUSED PRAYERS!
 
God is the same Lord of all and richly blesses all who call to him. As the scripture says, “Everyone who calls out to the Lord for help will be saved.” But how can they call to him for help if they have not believed? And how can they believe if they have not heard the message? And how can they hear if the message is not proclaimed? And how can the message be proclaimed if the messengers are not sent out? As the scripture says, “How wonderful is the coming of messengers who bring good news!” (Romans 10: 11-15)

"Dear Lord - we ask that all may hear your message and come to know you as Father. But we know it takes much preparation and many resources to leave home and settle in a new nation. Thank you for the privilege and opportunity to help send out James and Deanna as your messengers – bringing very good news to the precious people of Tanzania.  We ask you to call many to pray, many to encourage, and many to give financial support. We thank You for abundant supply – all that is needed for this mission. In Your Mighty Name – Amen."
Pat Conner/Lead Intercessor ELM

Sunday, April 8, 2012

DAY 8 OF ANSWERED PRAYERS!

DAY 8: OF 21 DAYS OF ANSWERED PRAYERS
Acts: 2:39
For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, [even] as many as the Lord our God shall call.

"FATHER, THANK YOU FOR SENDING YOUR SON TO DIE FOR OUR SINS, YOU HAVE MADE A WAY THROUGH HIM TO YOU...THANK YOU FOR GIVING US THE HONOR OF LEADING THOSE THAT ARE FAR OFF... TO THE SAVING KNOWLEDGE OF JESUS CHRIST! VICTORY IN JESUS OUR SAVIOUR FOR EVER!"

Saturday, April 7, 2012

DAY 7 OF ANSWERED PRAYERS!

DAY 7: OF 21

Philippians 4:13
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

Father we thank You for this promise and ask You to give revelation and sustaining power to James and Deanna as they prepare to move to Tanzania in obedience to Your call. We believe your Holy Spirit will strengthen them in every way to complete ‘all things’ associated with the Move-A-Thon. In Jesus’ Name – Amen.

Friday, April 6, 2012

DAY 6 OF ANSWERED PRAYERS!

DAY 6: OF 21 DAYS OF FOCUSED PRAYERS
Matthew 28:19-20
“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age."

Lord Jesus – even as You gave this command to your disciples long ago – You also give this command to us in this present time. We thank you for the faith and obedience of James and Deanna as they “GO” and make disciples in Tanzania. We trust You to provide all that they need to fulfill this command and we are sure of this: that You are with them always! In Your Sovereign Name – Amen.
Pat Conner

Thursday, April 5, 2012

ANSWERED PRAYERS!

DAY 5: OF 21 DAYS OF FOCUSED PRAYERS

John 9:4
“I must work the works of Him who sent me while it is day.”

Dear Lord – thank You for giving us work to do for You. We ask you to bless the Move-A-Thon. We ask for many people to register and participate, for excellence in every detail, so that the bridge between Alamance and Africa will be strengthened and Your Kingdom will be advanced. In Your mighty Name – Amen.
(Pat Conner)