Thank you, Ben, for passing this along. I think at times we forget those who are doing their best to keep our country safe.
I recommend everyone watch this video and lift up the soldiers and their families who have willing given of themselves for you and me.
I also recommend having a box of tissue nearby.
You will need to copy and past the URL at the end of this email.
The following is the hottest thing on the internet and on Fox News today. Lizzie Palmer who put this YouTube program together is 15 years old. There have been over 3,000,000 hits as of this morning. In case you missed it, here it is.
http://www.youtube.com/v/ervaMPt4Ha0&autoplay=1
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Spiritual Hunger Conference
hDear Directors,
We have been informed that the Doubletree hotel no longer has any more rooms available at the “Healing Rooms Spiritual Hunger Conference” special rate of $99.00. There are still some rooms in the $119.00 block though. Also, the Travelodge is already completely booked. We have been told by the hotels that more people have already booked their reservations for the Spiritual Hunger Conference 2007 than we had overall last year.
If you are planning to come to The Spiritual Hunger Conference this year we highly recommend that you book your hotel room now! There are a few reasons: There are other conferences booking rooms during the same time. You may be able to reserve a room at a hotel within walking distance. However, if you have a car there are other hotels near by.
For your convenience we have included links to help you locate some of our local hotels.
http://www.healingrooms.com///index.php?src=spiritualhungerconference
If those accommodations don’t work for you, you may try this link to find other hotels in the area: http://visitspokane.travelhero.com/affiliatecities.cfm?aid=569&subreg=y. Perhaps you would prefer to book through a travel website like Expedia.com or Travelocity.com. The address of the convention center is 334 W Spokane Falls Blvd; Spokane, WA 99202 if you wanted to see how close you can get to the conference.
Please consider forwarding this to any of your team members that may be attending. It is clear we are going to have another exciting conference! Hope to see you there!
Jay MacPherson for
Debbie Powell
International Association of Healing Rooms
We have been informed that the Doubletree hotel no longer has any more rooms available at the “Healing Rooms Spiritual Hunger Conference” special rate of $99.00. There are still some rooms in the $119.00 block though. Also, the Travelodge is already completely booked. We have been told by the hotels that more people have already booked their reservations for the Spiritual Hunger Conference 2007 than we had overall last year.
If you are planning to come to The Spiritual Hunger Conference this year we highly recommend that you book your hotel room now! There are a few reasons: There are other conferences booking rooms during the same time. You may be able to reserve a room at a hotel within walking distance. However, if you have a car there are other hotels near by.
For your convenience we have included links to help you locate some of our local hotels.
http://www.healingrooms.com///index.php?src=spiritualhungerconference
If those accommodations don’t work for you, you may try this link to find other hotels in the area: http://visitspokane.travelhero.com/affiliatecities.cfm?aid=569&subreg=y. Perhaps you would prefer to book through a travel website like Expedia.com or Travelocity.com. The address of the convention center is 334 W Spokane Falls Blvd; Spokane, WA 99202 if you wanted to see how close you can get to the conference.
Please consider forwarding this to any of your team members that may be attending. It is clear we are going to have another exciting conference! Hope to see you there!
Jay MacPherson for
Debbie Powell
International Association of Healing Rooms
Friday, May 18, 2007
Monday Night Word Mission's Prayer
Monday May 21st, 6:30pm
Healing Rooms Worship Center
842 Main St. Lewiston, ID
We are very excited to have
Pastor Bret Stedman & his team
share about their recent trip to Kenya. Come and join us and others praying and encouraging those God is sending to the nations from our Valley.
Horace & Phyllis Leister
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
More on Marc
I wanted to let you know the latest on Marc Buchheit. He has been moved to St Peters Hospital in Olympia and is having surgery today that will stop a leek in his lung.
Although Marc is in pain he remains strong in spirit. As he was transported to this hospital, Marc led the EMT with him to the Lord and the ride was only 11 minutes, that’s our Marc!
Please continue to war for him and lift up Lydia and the family. Lydia is doing her job, Marc’s job, going to the hospital a couple of times per day and is still acting as a mom and regional director.
Lord, we all agree for Marc’s total and complete healing. We thank you for refreshing and strengthening Marc and Lydia and their family. We thank you that your presence is all around them. In Jesus name.
God bless you all,
Elaine Perkins, IAHR Associate Director
Although Marc is in pain he remains strong in spirit. As he was transported to this hospital, Marc led the EMT with him to the Lord and the ride was only 11 minutes, that’s our Marc!
Please continue to war for him and lift up Lydia and the family. Lydia is doing her job, Marc’s job, going to the hospital a couple of times per day and is still acting as a mom and regional director.
Lord, we all agree for Marc’s total and complete healing. We thank you for refreshing and strengthening Marc and Lydia and their family. We thank you that your presence is all around them. In Jesus name.
God bless you all,
Elaine Perkins, IAHR Associate Director
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Weekly Schedule
Just a note, please check the posted weekly schedule.
The schedule changes regularly, especially because we are close to summer. If you find you happen to have time, check the posted schedule to see if you might be needed.
Thank you.
The schedule changes regularly, especially because we are close to summer. If you find you happen to have time, check the posted schedule to see if you might be needed.
Thank you.
Thursday, May 10, 2007
This is a reply to a thank you for speaking at our Monday night meeting. We recorded it, so if you are interested you can pick one up at the Healing Rooms after tonight.
Jessica
Thank You! It is something that has been on my mind and heart, and I really think it is something I needed to share. A lot of people really do not know about the history or culture of the Nez Perce or Native Americans. One of the main things that caught my attention, gained my interest and to be more active was after a presentation I did with students from a Lewiston Elementary about 5 or 6 years ago. The students in the class asked me how I got down there, how it was to live in a tipi, why I was dressed the way I was, etc. At first, I thought it was funny, but after thinking about it for a while, I started looking more into it. If the children are thinking that, what are their parents saying or telling them? If kids right here on or just off the reservation think the things they do, what do other people around the world think? It wasn't funny, and it wasn't because the kids were prejudice or being funny. They just didn't know. Nobody has taken the time to show or tell them. For years, I think people, Native and non-Native, have assumed that the other person or people know our history and culture, but to tell you the truth, for a lot of students, they only hear or learn about Native Americans in the 4th grade. Plus, as I mentioned during my presentation, there has been a lot of abuse, hatred, misunderstanding, fighting, bad feelings, finger pointing and blaming done right here in our area, and they are things that have been passed on because we didn't deal with them.
When I first walked into the room the other night, I could feel His presence, and when Pastor started singing, I knew what I was going to say and share was something that needed to be said. There are a lot of hard feelings for Native and non-Native people, and some people, despite who they are or what they do, haven't been able to forgive or let those things go. There is a lot of misunderstanding on both sides. We are pointing our fingers and blaming people rather than focus on the real enemy. The enemy is the one who wants us to fight, break each other down and destroy each other. That's been his plan from the beginning, but Jesus came to give us life and to give it more abundantly. He, our Lord, wants to bless us exceedingly, abundantly and above all we can ever ask or think, but we have to come in alignment with Him. The Bible says he who is faithful with little will also be faithful with much. Right now, because of how we are and the intentions that we have, we aren't ready for what He has for us. We are satisfied and content on what we have and what He has given us, but once we realize and understand what He really has in-store for us, this isn't anything.
I really believe that a lot was released the other night even for me. I fought a lot of people in the Lewiston/Clarkston area while I was growing up and during my drinking days, and I've experienced a lot of things. I hurt a lot of people, and the words and the things that people have done to me and other Native Americans was really painful and hurtful. I really believe when we get a better understanding of each other some of those barriers, divisions, feelings and thoughts go away. When we held hands, stood together and sang that healing song with the drum, we reunited. We came together, broke down those walls and barriers, and we destroyed and disconnected the chains and strongholds the enemy had on and over us. We broke it, and I really believe that the "dove" was a sign and representation of peace. Something happened the other night. A new leaf was turned over and new life has started for all of us. I don't think we even know the magnitude of what we did and what happened the other night. It was huge, but it is a sign and a reassurance for me to know that, "IT HAS BEGUN." I can't really explain everything, but the process with the "Hidden or Sleeping Giant" has begun. It took an act like coming together and standing together that started the process. It isn't only about the Native people. It is about all of us. We have to come together. Like Pastor said, we are the body and we are a representation or role model for the people. If we can't even come together, what does that make other people think about us? When people see us come together and stand together, they know something is happening and they will know that He is real.
I think one of the biggest things we have to do is forgive, and part of this process is apologizing. A lot of it starts with education and letting people know the truth. There were a lot of things done the wrong way for the wrong reasons, and there were a lot of promises broken. Things that we really do not have any control over, but when we know, we have a better understanding of why people do and think the things they do. The enemy has caused enough confusion and distraction, but we broke it. Now, we can continue on together as one. I love you, guys!
Solo
Monday, May 7, 2007
The Wooden Bowl
The Wooden Bowl
I guarantee you will remember the tale of the Wooden Bowl tomorrow, a
week from now, a month from now, a year from now.
A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and
four-year old grandson. The old man's hands trembled, his eyesight was
blurred, and his step faltered. The family ate together at the table.
But the elderly grandfather's shaky hands and failing sight made eating
difficult. Peas rolled off his spoon onto the floor. When he grasped the
glass, milk spilled on the tablecloth.
The son and daughter-in-law became irritated with the mess. "We must do
something about father," said the son. "I've had enough of his spilled
milk, noisy eating, and food on the floor."
So the husband and wife set a small table in the corner. There,
Grandfather ate alone while the rest of the family enjoyed dinner. Since
Grandfather had broken a dish or two, his food was served in a wooden
bowl!
When the family glanced in Grandfather's direction, sometime he had a tear
in his eye as he sat alone. Still, the only words the couple had for him
were sharp admonitions when he dropped a fork or spilled food.
The four-year-old watched it all in silence.
One evening before supper, the father noticed his son playing with wood
scraps on the floor. He asked the child sweetly, "What are you making?"
Just as sweetly, the boy responded, "Oh, I am making a little bowl for you
and Mama to eat your food in when I grow up." The four-year-old smiled and
went back to work .
The words so struck the parents so that they were speechless. Then tears
started to stream down their cheeks. Though no word was spoken, both knew
what must be done.
That evening the husband took Grandfather's hand and gently led him back
to the family table. For the remainder of his days he ate every meal with
the family. And for some reason, neither husband nor wife seemed to care
any longer when a fork was dropped, milk spilled, or the tablecloth
soiled.
On a positive note, I've learned that, no matter what happens, how bad it
seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.
I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she
handles four things: a rainy day, the elderly, lost luggage, and tangled
Christmas tree lights.
I've learned that, regardless of your relationship with your parents,
you'll miss them when they're gone from your life.
I've learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as making a
"life.."
I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.
I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on
both hands. You need to be able to throw something back.
I've learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you. But if you
focus on your family, your friends, the needs of others, your work and
doing the very best you can, happiness will find you.
I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I
usually make the right decision.
I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.
I've learned that every day, you should reach out and touch someone.
People love that human touch -- holding hands, a warm hug, or just a
friendly pat on the back.
I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.!
* Sent in my Jean Garred
I guarantee you will remember the tale of the Wooden Bowl tomorrow, a
week from now, a month from now, a year from now.
A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and
four-year old grandson. The old man's hands trembled, his eyesight was
blurred, and his step faltered. The family ate together at the table.
But the elderly grandfather's shaky hands and failing sight made eating
difficult. Peas rolled off his spoon onto the floor. When he grasped the
glass, milk spilled on the tablecloth.
The son and daughter-in-law became irritated with the mess. "We must do
something about father," said the son. "I've had enough of his spilled
milk, noisy eating, and food on the floor."
So the husband and wife set a small table in the corner. There,
Grandfather ate alone while the rest of the family enjoyed dinner. Since
Grandfather had broken a dish or two, his food was served in a wooden
bowl!
When the family glanced in Grandfather's direction, sometime he had a tear
in his eye as he sat alone. Still, the only words the couple had for him
were sharp admonitions when he dropped a fork or spilled food.
The four-year-old watched it all in silence.
One evening before supper, the father noticed his son playing with wood
scraps on the floor. He asked the child sweetly, "What are you making?"
Just as sweetly, the boy responded, "Oh, I am making a little bowl for you
and Mama to eat your food in when I grow up." The four-year-old smiled and
went back to work .
The words so struck the parents so that they were speechless. Then tears
started to stream down their cheeks. Though no word was spoken, both knew
what must be done.
That evening the husband took Grandfather's hand and gently led him back
to the family table. For the remainder of his days he ate every meal with
the family. And for some reason, neither husband nor wife seemed to care
any longer when a fork was dropped, milk spilled, or the tablecloth
soiled.
On a positive note, I've learned that, no matter what happens, how bad it
seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.
I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she
handles four things: a rainy day, the elderly, lost luggage, and tangled
Christmas tree lights.
I've learned that, regardless of your relationship with your parents,
you'll miss them when they're gone from your life.
I've learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as making a
"life.."
I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.
I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on
both hands. You need to be able to throw something back.
I've learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you. But if you
focus on your family, your friends, the needs of others, your work and
doing the very best you can, happiness will find you.
I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I
usually make the right decision.
I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.
I've learned that every day, you should reach out and touch someone.
People love that human touch -- holding hands, a warm hug, or just a
friendly pat on the back.
I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.!
* Sent in my Jean Garred
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