Testimonies
During the week we do street ministry where we go out and about and share with people the Gospel; that God loves them and showed His love in sending His Son Jesus to die for our sins that all who repent, confess there sins and live for Jesus as Lord and Saviour will be saved. We are now starting to write down different testimonies from the street ministry and from those at our church. So watch this space for new testimonies. We have seen people healed and others give their lives to Jesus as well as sowing seeds of love and truth into people's lives. What an exciting adventure.
I gave up my disability support pension to trust the Lord
When I was 30 years old I had a nervous breakdown. Apparently, it is typical for an adult who suffers from chronic anxiety to breakdown from stress at this age. I was prescribed anti-depressants, a handful of Valium, and sleeping tablets to get through the day. I also went to three or four psychologists over the years, in fact at one point I volunteered at UTas for a 6 month trial. A lovely trainee psychologist had a good crack at trying to help me get better. I was no longer able to work full time, and received the Disability Support Pension (DSP). To supplement the DSP I worked as a casual part time for many years, so my income was quite significant in comparison to the amount of time I spent working.
When I came to Love Hobart church nearly 2 years ago, I received prayer for deliverance from the many emotional issues psychologists could not make better. Initially there didn't seem to be much change, but after a few months I felt a strange inner confidence to come off my medications; that I could trust the Lord. Soon after that I was miraculously healed from the anxiety condition and issues that caused me to need medication and work part time!
After being healed of the anxiety condition, after about a year I noticed I was also healed from the reasons for my anxiety! It was a process for me: 1. Prayer from Helen and Debbie 2. Giving up medication 3. Healing of the condition 4. Healing from the reasons behind the condition. Of all of these four, the last, the healing from the reasons behind the condition, has been the most significant.
In fact, after this last healing I suddenly realised I was not sick any more. I was completely well! I could not stay on the DSP a moment longer and pursued coming off it immediately and going onto New Start with the intension of finding full time work. Yes, there would be a dramatic reduction between the two financial supports, and I would need to find work very quickly in order to pay the rent and meet my expenses, but I was excited about moving forward and supporting myself again after years and years.
After approximately a month of searching, I have a new job! I have been there almost three months now, and am enjoying it. November 2016.
Linda, 48 yrs
When I came to Love Hobart church nearly 2 years ago, I received prayer for deliverance from the many emotional issues psychologists could not make better. Initially there didn't seem to be much change, but after a few months I felt a strange inner confidence to come off my medications; that I could trust the Lord. Soon after that I was miraculously healed from the anxiety condition and issues that caused me to need medication and work part time!
After being healed of the anxiety condition, after about a year I noticed I was also healed from the reasons for my anxiety! It was a process for me: 1. Prayer from Helen and Debbie 2. Giving up medication 3. Healing of the condition 4. Healing from the reasons behind the condition. Of all of these four, the last, the healing from the reasons behind the condition, has been the most significant.
In fact, after this last healing I suddenly realised I was not sick any more. I was completely well! I could not stay on the DSP a moment longer and pursued coming off it immediately and going onto New Start with the intension of finding full time work. Yes, there would be a dramatic reduction between the two financial supports, and I would need to find work very quickly in order to pay the rent and meet my expenses, but I was excited about moving forward and supporting myself again after years and years.
After approximately a month of searching, I have a new job! I have been there almost three months now, and am enjoying it. November 2016.
Linda, 48 yrs
Healing of Bulima
One night a few weeks ago I met a young teen who had bulimia. I offered to pray healing for her. She willingly agreed. Three weeks later I met her again and she happily told me she hadn't thrown up since I prayed for her. July 2015
Healing of J's hand
At the end of the evangelism training we split into twos to 'practice' sharing the Gospel. Then we prayed for any healing needs for each other. J had hurt his right hand while tousling with a friend a couple of days earlier. He couldn't open out his thumb & finger and didn't even have strength in his hand to carry his hot chocolate. I laid my hands over his hand and prayed for healing to flow. It was a gentle, quiet prayer with no physical evidence of God moving. After I prayed I asked J to move this thumb and finger. He cautiously started moving them around. I asked how he was and he said it was greatly improved but there was still some pain & discomfort. So I prayed again. This time he moved his thumb and finger in all kinds of directions, picked up his hot chocolate and started saying, 'I'm shocked! I'm shocked!!' Praise the Lord he was totally healed. 2014
Healing of M...!
My friend M... developed total alopecia 12 years ago ( that is total hair loss over her whole body). I met her about 18 months ago when she started attending one of my Bible study groups in my home. Right from that first meeting we started praying for life into her hair follicles. Every time she came to the study we'd pray. Nothing happened but we kept praying in faith, believing for a miracle.
Two weeks ago M... Came to Bible study. She removed her head scarf and there was new growth all over her head. Praise the Lord! I saw her again yesterday and the hair continues to grow as are her eyebrows and eye lashes. We thank The Lord for answered prayer and we can't wait to see M... With long hair.
2012
Two weeks ago M... Came to Bible study. She removed her head scarf and there was new growth all over her head. Praise the Lord! I saw her again yesterday and the hair continues to grow as are her eyebrows and eye lashes. We thank The Lord for answered prayer and we can't wait to see M... With long hair.
2012
A Day at the Rock
Hi Helen and dedicated crew,
I just wanted to make a comment on my experience of being at the Rock Cafe last Friday 24th November 2012. I felt that I was in another world when I ventured into the cafe. The chatter, the smells of coffee and fresh baked cup cakes. At first I felt like a fish out of water so to speak but not long after I was sitting with my boy colouring in (this a rare moment for me as I find it hard to relax.) I asked my driver S.... to call in for a cuppa. I wasn't sure if he would show up as he is very busy and not keen on the Christian Faith. Well to my surprise he showed up! I introduced him to Helen and the next moment he was upstairs looking at the amazing works of art. S.... told me that he liked the Rock Cafe, and would go back again. He was amazed that he could just give a donation for food as he did whilst there and wants to buy some art of an Eagle. Praise be to God and Helen for the gift to lift the fear of knowledge of God. As for my friend, didn't know it, but he is now less an Atheist today ....from his time at the Rock Cafe last Friday AMEN......
I just wanted to make a comment on my experience of being at the Rock Cafe last Friday 24th November 2012. I felt that I was in another world when I ventured into the cafe. The chatter, the smells of coffee and fresh baked cup cakes. At first I felt like a fish out of water so to speak but not long after I was sitting with my boy colouring in (this a rare moment for me as I find it hard to relax.) I asked my driver S.... to call in for a cuppa. I wasn't sure if he would show up as he is very busy and not keen on the Christian Faith. Well to my surprise he showed up! I introduced him to Helen and the next moment he was upstairs looking at the amazing works of art. S.... told me that he liked the Rock Cafe, and would go back again. He was amazed that he could just give a donation for food as he did whilst there and wants to buy some art of an Eagle. Praise be to God and Helen for the gift to lift the fear of knowledge of God. As for my friend, didn't know it, but he is now less an Atheist today ....from his time at the Rock Cafe last Friday AMEN......