Follow-up in Colon, Panama

Special thanks to photographer Benjamin Edwards! www.benjaminimages.com

May 1, 2008

As many of you remember, we had an MSI Festival in Colon 2 years ago. We just returned from a powerful follow up trip!

Our goal was to return to the city and check on the local pastors and leaders. Mike was privileged to be accompanied by his pastor, Stan Myers, who "Gave his best and most powerful message I've ever heard him give!" according to Mike.

He challenged the pastors and leaders to see their churches, not as something that they "run" but as something they "steward" as unto the Lord! Pastor Stan made application of being a servant of all, by bringing out many water basins, and having the men wash their wives' feet. He encouraged them to not allow bitterness or unforgiveness to reside in their midst any longer - and what a response! The Holy Spirit moved. There were tears and weeping as relationships were restored.

Along with the awesome work at the conference, we were encouraged by one man that said his church had doubled in size since our last festival, while another man has launched his own children's evangelistic ministry in response to the call he received on his life 2 years ago at the festival.

What a MIGHTY God we serve! What a blessing for us to see that there is fruit that continues to remain in places like Colon, Panama.