Last Year's Adventure and 2015

Hello Friends,
                   

Through this last year, Angel and I have had countless opportunity’s to minister to many men and women's hearts through counsel and prayer.  We have seen God move in big ways; and have had the honor to lead others to the very heart of papa God.  As we look forward we are filled with anticipation to encounter more souls who need a touch of the Lord's love and gentle compassion.

Our local ministries: Hamilton City, and Friday night evangelism, continues.  The Lord has given the team favor in Hamilton City. Within the Junior High School, Daniel and Marcella (two of my teammates) will be leading a afterschool program using dance as the focus for the kids.  The favor we received came in the form of the principal's approval of the program itself.  She has allowed the team to rent space at the school, and waved the cost of the room; so, it’s free!

Friday night evangelism is shifting.  I feel like I have heard the Lord ask us to make a great commitment for souls.  I am praying, and expecting, to find ways to begin evangelizing during the day time. I believe that the Lord may be asking us to visit businesses, to pray for each establishments favor in light of God's good will, and prove that the Kingdom benefits everyone and everything.  Please pray for these things.

In November I had the privilege of visiting China. The trip was amazing; I learned many things about the work going on there.  One item in particular excites me a lot: B.A.M. (business as missions) is the primary way that the Gospel is sown in a closed country like China.  The basic idea uses business as a means of evangelism, and/or discipleship, for believers and unbelievers alike.  As we view our base thought B.A.M., I am eager to see what God will unwrap here in YWAM Chico.

Last year, it was exciting to watch God supply for my family in lieu of pledged financial support.  It seemed like, every time I turned around we were given a box of food, or having tires bought for us.  Many things were supplied simply by God leading others to supports us in anonymous donations.  Simply amazing.  The situation reminds me of the account of the Israelites: as they wandered through the desert and finally, after forty years, arrive in Canaan.  During the time in the desert, the Jews were provided with manna which fell from heaven.  Once the Israelites crossed the Jordan river, and ate from the land, the manna stopped.  At this point God supplied a land that would yield what Israel needed.  

Like the Jews, we all have "manna" times when God provides through miracles.  Then he moves us into Canaan, where he  supplies places, people, and things which provide what we need.  I believe this is happening to the Sweazy family now.  Last year our support goal was $1378.00 a month.  The Lord provided pledges in the amount of $602.00 a month.  I want to thank you for believing in the call on our life.  I wish I could list everything that God did last year through your support. The sick were healed, demons made to flee, and many lost children returned to the Father.  Thank you, thank you, thank you!  God's fire fell on your sacrifice; He multiplied it many times over.  This year can only be greater still, as we all travel from glory to glory together. I hope you see your support for what it is: an agent of empowerment.  Our partnership is powerful; and, our Father is pleased to send us to the darkest places so our light will shine brightest.    

2014 has been an amazing year for the Sweazy family.  Starting the year by joining Youth With a Mission,  and ending the year in China, marked a new chapter in our lives… A chapter characterized by possibility.  I want to invite you into our adventure.  Angel and I would to ask you to go before the Father and ask how you and your family could partner with us. Whether you pack your bags and join us, protect us with your prayer, or you partner us through monthly donations, we are all together in this journey!

The Sweazy Family
michaelsweazy@gmail.com