|
Journal of Joy Lolo, Montana - June 2004 Jennifer Lynn Joy 6.7.04 ~ Shawn and I departed from the Portland Metro area around 1:30pm. On the way to Spokane we drove through rain, hail, wind and dust storms, obviously in the midst of a powerful storm for this time of year. (Psalm 148) Signs along the way: Forward air, new road, keystone 30, capstone, and eagle. We met Connie Thew, Intercessor for HGRM in Spokane for dinner, then stopped by her home to see her "banner room" as Connie is a maker of beautiful banners for the GLORY of the LORD! Simply a divinely delightful time to reconnect and share in the joys of the LORD! 6.8.04 ~ Signs along the way: IT IS TIME FOR A WAKE UP CALL ! (2x) That was from the LORD! We stayed with my brother and his family in Spokane before heading to Montana. The afternoon held a wonderful tour of the Spokane Airport, as my brother works for a company that contracts the electrical lighting (runway lights) for the airport. We entered through the security gates and I learned very quickly about "concrete aprons" and the "double yellow death line - if you cross you are banned from the airport for life." I loved watching the airplanes and helicopters land and take off .....up close! 6.9.04
~ We departed from Spokane about noon, headed to Kellogg, Idaho, after
a little scenic cruise, realized we needed to be in Wallace just a few
miles up the road for Shawn to meet with friends at Firehouse Coffee
Shop. We drove through thunder, lightning, rain and hail storm north of
Missoula before arriving at Mitchell’s around 6 pm for the first HGR
Branch One, Lolo family picnic. A wonderful evening of a
home-style family barbeque with family style worship to close the evening. 6.10.04 ~ Deborah, Dorothy, Shawn and I met Jennifer at the Mustard Seed for lunch in Missoula then we returned to Lolo to prepare for HIS Glory Reigns. A surprise birthday party is planned for HGR's first birthday, two ordinations, teaching, in addition to giving away flags and Glory Rings. One could say the platter is very full. When we arrived the church was hosting an open casket viewing in the sanctuary where the microphone stand and music stand were located. So Shawn and Deborah had the joy of interrupting the viewing and getting the needed equipment. Mercy JESUS. Gratefully the viewing was over by the time we began worship. My prayer for every HIS Glory Reigns Gathering is that GOD’s families would come together and worship in spirit, truth and freedom. The evening was flipped over in schedule with the teaching portion first, then Brandon Shannon received a Glory Ring followed by Larry and Nancy Cron receiving the Missoula, Montana Glory Ring and the Japan Glory Ring. We then gave flags to everyone for worshipping at home and taking a stand for JESUS in their neighborhood. The Holy Spirit has anointed Shawn with reconciliation and restoration worship that brings families together and calls prodigals home releasing unity, peace, grace, favor and harmony. Glory to GOD! This is the second time, my son Shawn has been positioned to travel with me in ministry to Montana. Following the hour of worship was the ordination of Dorothy Robinson and Grace Scharff. It was a huge blessing to have their husbands participate in the ordination. The evening came to a close with a First Birthday Party for HGR Branch One, Lolo. The leadership team including Dorothy, Rebecca, Grace and Deborah opened gifts, blew out candles and we all enjoyed Birthday Cake! Celebrate!
6.11.04 ~ Awakened with a fever and intense physical pain, I knew the day would have a new agenda. Deborah facilitated the HGR leadership meeting in the morning and I became very well acquainted with the family room couch. In the late afternoon Shawn and Deborah went to set up the workshop in Missoula with Nancy Cron. 6.12.04 ~ For the first time in the history of this ministry, since I held the first workshop in 1997, I was unable to hold a workshop. The fever is still raging and I am the color of wet sheetrock. Deborah Shannon takes my detailed notes and steps into my shoes for a day. Dorothy Robinson facilitates the product and guest registration table. Ten women from four different cities in Montana participated (Lolo, Missoula, Helena and Columbia Falls) in the workshop. All but one of the Glory Rings made at the workshop was brought to me to take home to record the prophetic words.
6.13.04 ~ The third day on the couch with a fever….mercy JESUS. 6.14.04 ~ Gratefully, Shawn is driving or I would be in Montana for another week. The trip home is barely a memory….grateful for my space and place. It is challenging enough to travel and stay with others…..being ill only made it more difficult. The illness was warfare related, to some known as a spirit of infirmity. The fever finally broke the next day and a week or so later my strength partially returned and a few weeks later I was diagnosed with complete adrenal failure, chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia. GOD sustained me much more that I could even comprehend. Your righteous, faithful, effective prayers….always needed! ***********************
Permission is not given to print any of the Journal of Joy for any reason. Any use of these articles requires written permission. © 2004 - All Rights Reserved. |
|
"He that dwells in the secret place of the MOST HIGH shall abide under the shadow of the ALMIGHTY. I will say of the LORD, HE is my refuge and my fortress. My GOD, in HIM will I trust." Psalm 91:1-2 |