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Time For Reflection
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Dear Friends
I really enjoy the opportunity to reflect back on the year just gone in this December newsletter and we will get to that shortly. However I must also let you know about 2 powerful meetings I spoke at during November and December.
The first was at my home church, Bath City Church. I spoke from Deuteronomy sharing that it was time to stop going round the same mountain and head into destiny. As I spoke I was aware that it was being received in an unusual apostolic manner and at the end almost half the people responded for prayer to seal a determination to move forward in the kingdom. I have rarely seen such a powerful time in my ministry in the UK and I sensed God was doing something significant in people’s lives. It was a real joy to witness and all glory goes to the lord.
I had a similar response to speaking for a small group called Revelation Blueprint in Bristol earlier this month. After a message on Reaching Your Full Potential I ministered to almost everyone in the room with signs following.
I am so blessed with what God has done this year. I have been determined in my heart to see lives changed, churches helped and the kingdom power of God move. This year I have again been to the USA, Pakistan and Russia. Romania saw the first multi denominational leader conference that cause a major controversy as the Holy Spirit moved in a way many did not expect. Nevertheless there was a breakthrough anointing and I hope to return next year to consolidate what was gained. Also I returned to Ireland to speak for a church in Arklow, county Wicklow and developed a strong friendship with Pastor Solomon and Tricia Aroboto.
The year was tinged with some sadness also after one of my closest friends Gary Devoe had a tragic fatal accident in Switzerland. I was always built up by his messages and his speaking into my life. I will miss him but he is not lost and we shall have a joyful meeting again one day.
I want to mention how important your prayer support is to this ministry. This year in January I had a rapid turnaround from the USA to Pakistan preaching in Bath in the middle of it. While away I found myself battling sickness that my wife caught and with a low immune system she got swine flu while I was in Pakistan. I realised this was an attack of the enemy in view of the ministry and so afterwards I recruited a band of intercessory prayer people to specifically pray for me and my family when on some of these assignments. It has made a big difference. I include you all in this if you would pray for us. It really works.
In February next year I will be heading for Quetta, close to the Afghan border in Pakistan with Dr Will Pantin and know God has told me to go so there is no pressure but your prayer support is still valuable.
Earlier this month I posted my final article for the year on Living a Life that Matters. I hope you have checked it out on the website. That is my desire for each one of you at the end of this year as we move into the Christmas season. Your life matters so make it count.
Have a great Christmas and a prosperous New year.
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Tony Sheard
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Christmas Nativity Scene Madeira
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Angel round the cathedral Madeira
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Huge Christmas bauble Madeira
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