East Coast Evangelism Boot Camp

We had an awesome time last weekend in Pennsylvania and Maryland. We traveled nearly 1500 miles and ministered to many. We had Pastor Lance & Leigh Prathaftakis along with Layne and Cole, Brianna Santiago, Jimmie Hickman, RAVEN Deb along with Eileen and I making the trip. Many lives were touched for Jesus in Baltimore on Friday night then in York, Pennsylvania on Saturday and Sunday. One of the places formerly called "The Jungle", now called "The Promise Land" is a neighborhood with many kids and it has the drug dealers and gang bangers along with alcoholics and drug addicts. We spent quite a bit of time there and I was able to talk to some of the same people that I had started relationships with last year. It was so good to see the kids of this neighborhood again. We called the men of the neighborhood out of their homes to be real men and stand up for the Lord!!!

Here is part of team that attended the boot camp.The team circles up for prayer before hitting the streets of Baltimore.Eileen ministered to this man that was sitting on a park bench.Brianna Santiago on her face before the Lord during praise & worship prior to hitting the streets.
Layne & Brianna with a man that they witnessed to.Ed, Wanda, and Emily Baker from Canada minister on the street.

Pastor Lance, Donna (RAVEN EastCoast) and I minister to a guy that was trying to get his life on track.

Pastor Brandon Romero (Director of RAVEN Southwest) chilling out. Pastor Brandon is always a blessing to minister with.

Eileen ministers to one of many that were involved in satanic worship in Baltimore @ Falls Point.

This lady rededicated her life to Jesus.Pastor Sam blessed me with being able to minister the Word at his first service in Fireside. This lady (Courtney) gave her life to Jesus during the service then went back with us and was baptized that night.Eileen and I minister to people that were sitting out on their porch in the old "Jungle". The last door on the right is a drug house. We ministered to them each day and each of them refused to accept Jesus in their life. They love their sin more than Jesus dying on the cross for them.Pastor Brandon gives his testimony in "The Jungle".Jimmie Hickman does face painting with the masses of kids in "The Jungle".

This is one of the buildings close by. This is what awaits many of the youth. We took pictures of kids as young as 7 years old as they threw up gang signs. We ministered to them about the dangers of being involved and that these gangs were a trick of Satan. Praise God that Pastor Sam & Lucy along with the rest of the RAVEN EastCoast crew has made this area a priority for ministering.

This little girl, Elizabeth was one that I spent time with last year. She is so precious!!!

Pastor Troy calls out the men of this neighborhood to come out and stand up for Jesus!! Pastor Sam, Pastor Brandon and I all took turns ministering to the males to become men and leave their sin and give their lives to Jesus. Some took the bold step and came across the street. Pastor Lance was blessed to be able to lead Elizabeth's uncle to Jesus.

Pastor Troy gets into some painting. The kids loved it and had such a good time. They hate to see us pack up to leave. There is not much there for them to do and the chance for them to succeed in life are dim. That is why it is so important to get the life changing message of Jesus to them.

Leigh spent the majority of her time on the food tables. She takes a break here to get a paint job from Pastor Brandon.Eileen with another one of the little precious ones.Pastor Troy prays for healing for a lady that had heart problems.The kids are so awesome!!!!

Our next outreach is on July 7th in Benton Harbor, Michigan. We will again head for Silver Beach following the outreach (weather permitting). Call Pastor Terry (574) 612-6800 or Pastor Lance (574) 340-9716 if you need further information.

A scripture to think about:

1Peter 4:18 - And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?