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Final Report From Arusha, Tanzania - Freshfire Ministries
March 16, 2004
Advancing The Kingdom
Final Report from Arusha, Tanzania - Freshfire Ministries
Rev. Kevin Basconi
Mar 15, 2004
What an honor it has been to join with Todd Bentley and Freshfire Ministries for another Crusade, this time in Arusha, Tanzania. This was my fourth time to be a part of these great crusades. We ministered in open air marketplaces each day, as well as in schools. Each night, the numbers of people at the crusade grew, reaching 55,000 on Sunday night. The official report follows.
There is so much excitement at what God is doing around the world. God is stirring up His people for such a time as this. To allow God to work through us seems to bring a fulfillment of the purposes for which we are created, the plans and purposes of God as we fulfill our destiny, the reasons why God comes and dwells in the hearts of men. I have been so honored by God this past 3 years.
Never would I have dreamed the course our lives have been taking. And I would not trade it for anything. Thank you Jesus, for your long suffering with me,for your mercy upon me, for your continued patience with me. What a joy to be such a part of what you are doing in this day.
Cliff Pash
Advancing the Kingdom Ministries, Inc.
P.O. Box 3321
Lawrence, KS 66046
Arusha Revival
The Harvest Is Truly Plentiful!
March 7, 2004
By Kevin Basconi
The Greatest Miracle of All
The Fresh Fire Missions teams have finalized their efforts to preach the gospel in the City of Arusha, Tanzania. God has truly prospered the crusade and the outreaches confirming the Word with hundreds of miracles signs, and wonders.
Todd Bentley preached a dynamic salvation message on the final night of the crusade. There were 55,000 people present Sunday bringing the five day crusade attendance total to 163,000. When the alter call was given for salvation over 1500 came forward to receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
The total number of new converts for the Arusha Mission has been finalized at 5297 new converts.
Thousands Hear the Gospel Message
Todd encouraged the huge crowd that Jesus always saves the best wine for last. He went on to share a few testimonies of the miracles from the previous night. Todd shared with the crowd one miracle that really touched his heart. A seven year old boy, an aids orphan, who was totally blind, was carried miles to the crusade by a woman who had the faith for his healing. The boy was indeed healed, yet his eyes appeared to be blind, but he could still see and count fingers!
He went on to tell the audience that he had faith for unusual creative miracles tonight. Miracles like the woman who grew a brand new breast, or the man Leonard from Malawi who grew an eyeball. They waited and listened with great interest to the preaching of the gospel. There were thousands who came from the outlaying villages because they had heard of the great miracles that were happening at the crusade.
Two Reasons Why Miracles Happen
Todd outlined to the massive crowd two reasons why Miracles happen today. He told the hundreds of Muslims who had gathered at the rear of the crusade that Jesus still did miracles today to prove that he was real, and the one true God.
The second reason that God released miracles was that he was moved with compassion for the people. Todd told the crowd that the Holy Spirit had spoken to him, and that being moved with compassion he promised to return to Tanzania! The crowd cheered wildly as Todd announced that Fresh Fire was planning two crusades in 2006 in Mwanza, and Arusha, Tanzania.
Todd shared about the greatest healing revival in the Old Testament was held by Moses. He shared about the Passover in Egypt, and that all the Jews that left that country were totally healthy! They also left with great riches, which was a picture of the cross of Calvary, and the abundant life that Jesus bought for us with his shed blood!
Mass Baptism of Holy Spirit
There were over 1500 new converts at the alter praying the prayer of salvation after hearing this anointed message. Todd the invited those in the audience who wanted to baptism of the Holy Ghost to come and join them! Tens of thousands came forward forming a sea of people!
Todd began to call for the Holy Spirit to fall upon the masses! The power of God began to sweep over entire areas of the grounds filling thousands with the Holy Ghost! Dozens began to manifest demons. After a few minutes Todd encouraged everyone on the grounds who could speak in the heavenly language to all pray at once. It was absolutely wonderful to hear thousands upon thousands praying in tongues! It sounded like an ocean of prayer!
The Healing Wave
A powerful anointing and presence of God invaded the crusade grounds and Todd released a healing wave over the crowd. Immediately dozens were instantly healed in the presence of The Lord. One woman came forward to testify that as she was standing in the crown her deaf ear "popped" open. She told the thousands, which were pressing closer to the stage, that she had been deaf for over thirty years. She said that a tumor in her ear and on her leg had disappeared! In all there were nine people who testified that tumors had been completely healed in the healing wave.
When Todd called for the deaf, eight who were deaf in one or both ears, where totally healed as the deaf and dumb spirit was cast out of them on the platform. The crowd would cheer as each deaf mute would begin to utter words for the first time!
Todd then told the crowd to bring the sick babies to the stage. Over sixty babies were lined up on the platform and He ministered with tenderness to each child.
The ministry team pushed their way into the masses to pray for the sick and reported dozens more miracles in the crowd. Over 25 deaf ears and 11 deaf mutes were healed as the team prayed. In addition to those there were nine deaf mutes, and seven blind eyes reported healed by the ministry team. Hundreds of other healings and deliverances that are too numerous to mention!
The city of Arusha, Tanzania has been shaken by the power of Jesus. Todd Bentley and his entire team have preached the gospel with a demonstration of power of God like the town has never witnessed!
Arusha Crusade Totals
Here are the totals of confirmed salvations, miracles and healings from the five days of ministry in Tanzania.
Salvations
5297
Blind Eyes
51
Partial Blind
20
Deaf Ears
. 120
Deaf Mutes
.. 22
Tumors
.. 67
Paralyzed Limbs
26
Paralyzed Healed
11
In addition to these reports there have been hundreds of healings reported by the teams as they have preached the gospel in the villages, marketplaces, schools, and hospitals in Aruaha. Only God truly knows the number of those touched by the power of God, and the lives that have been transformed. To God we give al the Glory!
Tomorrow the Fresh Fire team will embark on a two day safari into the Serengeti National Park. It is reported to be the best safari adventure in the world!
If you would like more information about joining Fresh Fire Missions on an African adventure contact Ken Greter at ken@freshfire.ca , or call Jeanette at 816-761-0033. Fresh Fire Missions,
"Come change the world with us".
Location: Arusha, Tanzania, Tanzania, United Republic Of
Website: http://FreshFireMinistries.injesus.com
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