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Date:         Fri, 13 Nov 1992 05:42:03 EST
From:         "SHELBY A. CROSS" <LIBSAC@EMUVM1.BITNET>
Subject:      Praise Report-Hallelujah Night

Greetings to Christia in Jesus Name,

I was  a little hesitant to  write this post, after  reading the comments
regarding the celebration of halloween. I  want to thank those of you who
prayed for me  and my family. To refresh some  people's memory, my family
organized along  with our church  Hallelujah Night for October  31st. The
location of  this event was  in our  apartment building, where  last year
there was a  big turn out for halloween. We  passed out flyers explaining
that this year we  chose to have a Hallelujah Night and  why. We told the
people that  we wanted  an alternative  for the  children and  that there
would be games, prizes, music, the  Word, and free food. The night before
halloween  it rained  alot. The  church  people were  supposed to  donate
the food items  and candy, etc.; however,  the Holy Spirit led  me to the
store and told me  literally what to buy; and I found  out later the next
day that it filled all the gaps  that people had said they would buy, but
for some reason  did not come through  - (God is so awesome  - Praise the
Lord).  Also the weather was perfect - Naturally (Smile).

To make  a long story  short, we had about  80-100 children turn  out. We
started  in the  late  afternoon, and  it lasted  until  about 7:30.  Our
goal was  to share  Jesus with  the people  and also  let them  know that
they  could have  fun without  being afraid  that something  might happen
to  them. We  had  no problems  and  we  had more  than  enough food.  We
played  games and  gave out  alot  of prizes.  Where  I grew  up, in  Los
Angeles,  California  kids  would  start trick-or-treating  at  dusk.  At
7:30 no one  had gone  out yet.  We counted  about 12  people out  of the
whole complex  who went  from door to  door trick-or-treating.  We wanted
to  put  a  dent into  halloween,  and  God  prevailed.  We had  not  one
negative  comment or  any bad  behavior  from anyone,  from the  children
or  teenagers. Remember  this  is  a place  where  some  of the  children
had not  even heard  of Jesus  before. To  God be  all the  glory, honor,
power, and blessing.  People are hungry for the Lord.

Whether  you agree  or disagree,  the Lord  took control,  and Jesus  was
glorified  and  lifted  up.  The   children  in  the  building  were  all
looking forward  to the  event and  praise God  the parents  brought them
out, knowing  full well  what type  of program was  going to  take place.
I  praise the  Lord for  the parents  as well  for they  had a  choice of
what  they wanted  their  children  to participate  in  (keeping in  mind
that most of these people are unsaved).

Dear Heavenly Father,

I thank  you and praise  you Father  for giving us  the idea and  for all
the people  who participated  and for  all those who  prayed for  us. For
truly  prayer changes  things. Father  I pray  that the  seeds that  were
planted be  on good  ground and  will multiply and  be fruitful.  I stand
on the  promise that your  Word will not return  unto you void,  but will
prosper  whereto that  You  send it.  Thank you  for  taking charge  over
this event  and thank  you precious  Holy Spirit  to let  everything fall
smoothly into place.  I give You all  the praise and the  glory Lord, for
You  alone are  worthy. Lord  use  us for  your  service for  we are  all
yours  in  Jesus Name.  Father  please  help us  to  reach  out and  love
people and  not be so  locked up in  our churches, having  function after
function and  not going out  to the highway  and hedges. Deliver  us from
staying  inside four  walls and  not getting  out. Thank  you again  Lord
and help  us to  do only those  things that please  You. In  Jesus mighty
Name I pray.  Amen and Amen.

--Love to you Christia and Mighty Prayer Warriors--
Your sister in Christ,

Shelby--
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