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Turning Point General Conference

Date:  February 1 - 4, 2003

Kaohsiung, Taiwan China

 

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Missionaries Tom and Sandy Bracken

Against this background of Buddhism and paganism, these precious people give their lives and energies for the cause of one called, JESUS!  Their efforts are not in vain.

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Results:

Turning Point General Conference this year was most outstanding.  A major break came in the Spirit for this work and nation.  It was unmistakable!

Speakers: 

Theron Smith, USA

Leow Aik, Malaysia 

J. Matsui, Japan

Lee Stoneking, USA

Delegates from

Malaysia,

United States,

Japan, and China

 were present

A marvelous breakthrough  came on Monday night as the Spirit of God gave revelation and demonstration among the people with  several receiving the baptism of the Holy Ghost.

But on Tuesday night, while Sister Bracken was directing the choir, the descent of the Holy Ghost fell on visitors and more received the Holy Ghost making a total of 16 filled with the Holy Ghost in two nights of conference.  Once the Holy Ghost fell,  I did not preach as the Gift of Faith took over.  The ministers  simply  left the platform and all moved among the crowd ministering as the people received the Holy Ghost and various blessings from the Lord!  It was majestic in every sense of the word.

My contention has always been that the evangelist does not bring revival in his briefcase...  the best revival that can happen is when God places His Hand of approval on the ministry and believers locally, breaking out spontaneously among the people.  This is exactly what happened on Tuesday night.  The Brackens were thrilled and the saints lifted to a new height in God!

Lee Stoneking

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Photos

 

Partial view of crowd worshipping

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Reaching for God

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Finding Him!

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Continued worship

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And the intensity of reaching has touched Him

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The Matsuis from Japan

I know that the light is just a reflection of the flash from camera, but it is so fitting for these outstanding Christians.  They really do glow with His Presence - AMEN!

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Sister Bracken exhorting before choir sang -  It was most outstanding

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Brother Bracken relaxing and rejoicing over Conference

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Report: Taiwan National Conference '03

By Brother Tom Bracken

"Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say rejoice."

Dear Brother Shalm,

Greetings from Taiwan in the wonderful name of Jesus.

We give glory to God for a conference that, in many ways, exceeded our own expectations.  Early preparation, team work and a spirit of unity all contributed to the success meetings. There was such a strong desire in the hearts of all to see God have His way in each session. 

A few of the highlights:

l           Combined attendance over three days – approximately 680

l           Sixteen confirmed to have received the Holy Ghost but more like twenty plus actually filled

l           People came who we have been trying to reach for a long time including backsliders

l           Nine new ministers were given local licenses and presented to the conference

l           We stayed within our National Conference budget for the first time

On behalf of the Chens, Richardsons, the Chris Brackens and all of the Taiwan Saints of God, I want to express our deep thanks to all those who prayed and supported this conference. 

May the Lord richly bless you, Brother Shalm.  We hope it will be possible for you to be a part of this exciting, growing event next year.

Yours in Christ Jesus,

Tom Bracken, National Superintendent

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Additional Note:  The speakers were extraordinary and the Spirit of the Lord moved wonderfully during the day sessions.  Everyone was blessed and encouraged!

Brother Leow pouring tea, Brother Richardson in background

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Brother Leow (Superintendent of Malaysia) gave me a report of happenings within his field of labor.

Brother Leow has been in Malaysia for 25 years and has raised up 32 churches, with 28 preachers, and 15 full time workers.

Recently three separate crusades over a two week period were held in his nation.  250 received the baptism of the Holy Ghost and 40 were baptized in the Mighty name of Jesus!  There was over 700 in attendance each service.  About 400 people would rush to the altar nightly at the end  of the preaching to receive from the Lord.  TO GOD BE THE GLORY!

WE REJOICE WITH BROTHER LEOW AND THE INCREASE GOD IS GIVING IN THE EARTH.

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Aboriginal Chinese

These people live in the mountainous regions  of Taiwan with their own language and dialects.

They are industrious and very colorful.

Being Christian by faith , they do not embrace Buddhism.  I found this to be extremely interesting.

 

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In the mountainous regions near Kaohsiung where Aboriginals live

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Terraced areas in the same region

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Chinese Aborginal woman in her traditional dress

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These people were polite and kind  -  we enjoyed this excursion on a free day after conference  so much - Thank You, Brother and Sister Bracken for your gracious hospitality!

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My favorite view

 of the Port at late

 sunset over

Kaohsiung, Taiwan,

 China

 

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Goodbye for another year

We leave Taiwan at this time.  And as we leave, we are  trusting that the prayers prayed and worship lifted to the Creator there this year will set the captives free in this 'Beautiful Island' and its peoples...

Pray to that end - my special thanks to you on behalf of the Brackens,  the Chinese citizens of Taiwan, and myself!  The Blessings of the Lord be upon You!  

Lee Stoneking

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Buildings such as this depict so accurately the hunger and reaching of the soul of man for a higher being, a God that can be contacted, improving the life of man in his earthly pilgrimage...

If mankind in his fallen state can build such beautiful and intricate structures, what could a Holy Righteous God do in 2000 years for His Church?  No doubt we shall soon see...

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