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Transcript of Set Times July-September 2007
Page 2—The Set Times
3 It’s Still the Year of Glory!
Drs. Stennis give hope and share promises to
claim for the remainder of this special year.
They also encourage everyone that nothing
can change or alter what God said He will
perform.
4 We Are Ambassadors
Drs. Curt and Linda define the specific
nature, character and role of those who
travel the world representing Jesus Christ and
the Kingdom of Heaven.
6 Dios Siempre Cumple Sus Promesas
Caracas Venezuela Crusade
Drs. Stennis and Dr. Nathan Mercado travel
to Caracas with a team of twenty to
conduct missions, outreach and crusade
services.
10 Highlights of Caracas Venezuela Crusade
18 Youth on a Mission
John-Paul Stennis challenges the Body of
Christ to train youth for world missions. He
also shares the benefit young people receive
when they “Go into all the world and preach
the Gospel.
22 Another Perspective
In this personal account of the Caracas trip,
Psalmist Karl Adair describes his life changing
missions experiences that everyone
encounters.
24 East Africa Champions of Destiny
Conference
Bishop George Odhiambo and staff make
preparation to host Drs. Stennis and the In
Covenant Ministries Fellowship team.
27 Announcements
Content Page Photo Credit: www.istockphoto.com
Drs. Curtis and Linda Stennis
Editors and Publishers
Gwendolyn Brown
Layout, Art Work and General Photography
Article Transcription
Jully Reynolds
Staff Writers
Karl Adair
Kim Franklin
Adrianne Grainger
Adrienne Greene
Calvin Hogan
John Paul Stennis
Media Resources
Jully Reynolds
Photographers
Dontrell “Big Guy” Collier
Donzell “Puny” Collier
Contributing Photography
John Paul Stennis, Venezuela Crusade
Kim Franklin, Venezuela Crusade
Nikki Clark, Venezuela Crusade
Fred Caldwell, Venezuela Crusade
George Odhiambo, Kenya
IStockphoto.com
Supplemental Images
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The Set Times is a quarterly publication of
Salvation and Deliverance Ministries
International, Chicago, Illinois, PO Box 51550,
1540 N. Spaulding Avenue 60651. Email:
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THE SET TIMES
NUMBER 6, VOLUME 2
IT’S STILL THE YEAR OF GLORY!
Dear Friends and Partners
2007 is still the Year of Glory! That’s what the Lord told us to proclaim and what we could expect for this year. We have
made our proclamation each month and now we have arrived at the halfway point of the calendar year. There has been
some awesome manifestations and impartations thus far.
We are sure some of you have faced some challenges in various areas of your life, business and ministry. It’s great if
you haven’t experienced any challenges. Some of you are probably wondering “what should I expect for the next six
months?” Be assured the promise is still good! There isn’t anything you are facing or will face that can change or alter
what God has said or will perform.
Shortly, we will experience JULY 7, 2007 (07-07-07). God’s
perfect number or number of completion will be highlighted
around the globe the same month, the same day, and the same year. Hallelujah! We should all GET READY AND
CELEBRATE that day in the YEAR OF GLORY.
This alignment of 07-07-07 represents a divine, prophetic,
and apostolic shift in the Body of Christ. This is a very significant time and season for the church. It’s the time and
season for performance, release, manifestation, breakthrough, fulfillment, change, restoration and TOTAL VICTORY!
So we seize, hold fast and retain without wavering the hope
that we cherish and confess. Our acknowledgement and declaration of faith in God is reliable (sure) and He is faithful
to His Word.
God Always Keeps His Promises!
Drs. Curt and Linda Stennis Page 3—The Set Times
Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as
though God did beseech you by us; we pray
you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.
2 Corinthians 5:20
By Drs. Curt and Linda Stennis
The Apostle Paul, one of the greatest preacher,
missionary, and soul winner in the scriptures,
describes us as ambassadors for Jesus Christ. Yes, we are ambassadors for Jesus Christ to the
entire world. This job and calling of the
ambassador is the greatest calling in the
universe and the greatest chief executive officer
(CEO) in the whole world, Jesus Christ, employs us.
Our employment description can be defined as:
an envoy sent to represent nations and
foreign lands.
a diplomatic agent of the highest rank
accredited to a foreign government or
king.
a representative temporarily sent to act on
behalf of the king or country that sent
him.
an official representative who is authorized to speak on behalf of the one who sent
them with delegated powers to make
decisions.
When we travel to the nations we recognize in the realm of the Spirit that we go as
ambassadors. We are sent on a mission with
specific objectives to be accomplished. We are
apostolic in nature and character.
As ambassadors we have been trained to
conduct ourselves in a manner of the highest
royalty and loyalty. When ambassadors speak they share wisdom and knowledge that bring an
end to conflict. They bring solutions that
establish peace accords and unity. Ambassadors
are sensitive in discerning the shift of times and
seasons.
As ambassadors of Jesus Christ (The King) and
the Kingdom of Heaven, we are endowed with
power and authorized to speak in the name of
Jesus. The King has delegated our power to us.
We have no fear to operate in this power, which
redeems, reconciles, and restores those we are sent to help. We do not speak our own words
but the words of Him who sent us.
As ambassadors of the Kingdom of Heaven we
are fully backed, financed, defended and given
complete authority. We have the best support team any representative could ever possess.
Our support team is the Host of Heaven, the
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and Ministering
Angels. They are available 24 hours a day, 7
days a week.
So as representatives of the Kingdom, let us be
diligent about our Father’s business. “For the
king’s business requires haste.”
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The Caracas, Venezuela Crusade was
held March 26-April 1, 2007. Drs.
Curtis and Linda Stennis traveled to Caracas to conduct this joint
evangelism campaign with Dr.
Nathan Mercado of Dallas, Texas.
This crusade was our largest
overseas venture with a team of twenty. The host was Apostle
Raphael Moro of Centro Cristiano
Nosotros Unidos Fundación of
Caracas. Apostle Moro has a unique
ministry known as The Mercy Center.
It is a resident rehabilitation facility
on a 4 acre compound in Caracas.
There is a volunteer staff of over 60
people that provide care for the 400
residents. Many of these residents are previous drug addicts, homeless,
orphaned chi ldren, HIV/AIDS
patients, and ex-convicts. The
compound includes men, women, and
children dormitories, kitchen, dining hall, clinic, bakery, candy store, and
a 2,000 seat auditorium. Many
people attend the church who are not
residents of the program. Apostle
Moro, his family, and staff have operated this facility by faith since
1999.
Our busy week began Tuesday with a
tour of the Mercy Center, a meeting
with the crusade staff, and a tour of
the city. Caracas is the beautiful capitol city of Venezuela with 11
million people.
Wednesday through Friday morning
revival services were held at the
Mercy Center auditorium tent. The outdoor city wide “Dios Siempre
Cumple Sus Promesas Crusade” was
launched on Wednesday night at the
Caracas Plaza in downtown Caracas
and concluded on Saturday night. The evening began with corporate
intercessory prayer conducted by the
Youth Ministry. Praise and worship
resonated throughout the downtown
area. The atmosphere was charged with singing, dancing, powerful
preaching, and the manifestations of
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signs, wonders, and miracles!
Thousands were saved and healed.
Our mission and outreach activities were held on Wednesday and
Thursday afternoon. Three teams
conducted a massive distribution of
children’s clothing, candy, and hearty
bags of food to the poor who reside in the surrounding mountains in
Caracas. This distribution followed
preach ing , evange l i sm, and
performances by John-Paul Stennis
and The God Always Keeps His
Promises Praise Dancers. They ministered in dancing three times
daily.
Dr. Linda Stennis conducted a
Women’s Conference on Friday at
The Mercy Center. Women from throughout the city attended this
powerful session.
A special Pastors Conference was
held on Saturday at the Paseo del
Mercedes Hotel. There were two sessions with Dr. Curt and Dr.
Nathan ministering and encouraging
the leaders of the city. The closing
session included a t ime of
consecration and ordination for
apostles, pastors, evangelists, teachers, and prophets.
The week long campaign concluded
with morning and evening services
on Sunday. Hundreds received
salvat ion, restorat ion, hope, encouragement, and healing. We
give thanks to our Heavenly Father
who made it all possible.
¡Dios Siempre Cumple Sus
Promesas!
Mission Accomplished!
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Dr. Linda preaches while Raquel interprets the Friday Women’s Conference.
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Deacon Sherman (left bottom) and Minister Fred Caldwell (right bottom) preach
and share personal testimonies while Pastor Abraham Orlang (Orlando, Florida)
interprets.
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Dr. Linda with a group of children receiving clothes and candy. A crusade worker taking
follow-up information from a new convert.
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Drs. Nathan and Curt prepare food for distribution. Mercy Center residents
await start of day service. Inside photo of children’s dormitories at the
Mercy Center.
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Kim Franklin shares hope and encouragement during outreach and clothing
distribution.
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My entire life I have watched my parents dedicate themselves to the work
of the ministry and fulfill the call Jesus commanded to “go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15). I admired
their passion and diligence for helping and serving others, but I had no idea that one day I would also be a part of international missions. The
word had been spoken over my life that I would go to the nations, but I
had many doubts and reservations about traveling to other countries that I
knew nothing about.
Above: John Paul Stennis among many of the
attendants of an outdoor rally in Caracas, Venezuela.
By John-Paul Stennis
When the invitation came to our ministry to
go to Caracas, I was excited. Little did I
know our dance ministry would be included also. Although the invitation was
appreciated, I was very hesitant about
going based on some personal fears I had.
After praying about the trip, I realized that I
had to overcome those fears so I could do the work God had called me to do. John
9:4 says, “I must work the works of Him
that sent me while it is day, for when night
cometh no man can work”. I realized this
trip would be a great ministry opportunity
for me as a young adult and would open my eyes to new things.
As a youth leader, I found the trip to be
extremely rewarding; I experienced a great
deal and learned a lot from being in another
country. Here, in the United States, it is rare that you find young people traveling
overseas for missions and ministry work.
The focus on many ministries is to build the
work of the Lord here within our country,
but there is a greater work that must be done outside American soil as well. Acts
1:8 says, “But ye shall receive power, after
that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and
ye shall be witnesses unto me both in
Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in
Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth”. We as the Body of Christ should
train more youth to be outreach and
missions driven because of all the
rewarding factors that come from it. We
are in a day and time where Biblical prophecies are being fulfilled, one of which
is when our young people rise to their
calling and full potential in Christ. Joel 2:28
says, And it shall come to pass afterward,
that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall
prophesy, your old men shall dream
dreams, and your young men shall see
visions”. We as youth need to get ready for
the work God wants to use us for.
In Venezuela, our daily regimen included
morning worship service, missions and
outreach work within the local
neighborhoods, conferences, and evening
service. For the majority of those activities,
the dance team and I ministered. Every time we went forth before the people, they
were blessed by our ministry and it
got them excited about what God
was getting ready to do in the service. Everyone was so loving and
welcoming and expressed their
gratitude for us coming to their
country. The host church of the
week long revival and crusade also had a dance team. We were able to
work with them and collaborate our
dancing techniques and ideas for a
final group performance that was
powerful and exciting. A great
feeling of joy and unity was shared among us all that was priceless.
Together we were able to touch
thousands of lives daily. Although
we did not speak their Spanish
language fluently, we were still able to bond and fellowship with each
other. This is because the art of
dance and music is universal and
reach people all over the world while
making a big impact. An important aspect of missions for youth is that
you start new friendships with other
believers who share the same
common goal…spreading the gospel
of Jesus to everyone. Matthew 24:14
says, “And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for
a witness unto all nations”.
International mission trips also
provide other influential factors that
young people can gain from this experience. It teaches you useful
communication and organizational
skills, punctuality, responsibility, and
maturity. These trips also change
your thinking and mind set by making you more open and aware to
different cultures and lifestyles of
other nations that may seem unusual
to you. Young people should go on
these trips girded up with the Word of God along with prayer and fasting
to prepare them for whatever the trip
may bring. Isaiah 58:6 says, “Is not
this the fast that I have chosen? To
loose the bands of wickedness, to
undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye
break every yoke?" Fasting prior to
traveling allows the Holy Spirit to
move through you and leave an impact
on the places you will visit.
These trips are not all about having fun and spending your time sightseeing,
young people need to be serious about
it as you are going there to minister
and do long hours of outreach work.
Remember, these trips are about helping others and spreading the
gospel to the nations. Often you will
encounter opposition from Satan and
his demons who try to hinder the flow
of the Holy Spirit in the services. Do
not be afraid of this; if you prepare yourself physically and mentally along
with prayer and fasting before you go,
you will have a great time and
overcome any obstacle Satan may try
to put in front of you and the missions team.
Many young people in the church today
feel that the work of ministry,
outreach, or missions is only for adults
but we as youth can get involved as well. You are never too young or too
old to do the work of the Lord. There
is a great need of assistance and
witnessing in other countries that we
can take part of by sharing with other
young people our personal testimonies of what the Lord has done for us and
encourage them to live for God. You
will see that the people in other
countries are looking for a great revival
to sweep their nation; they come to the services thirsty for the Word of God and
expecting Him to move on their behalf. As a result, souls will be saved, backsliders
will return to Christ, deliverance will take place, and miraculous healing will change
lives. Seeing others touched by your ministry and anointing will empower you
and give you a greater desire to be an
example to the world by living a holy lifestyle that can influence others to come
to Christ.
Prophet John-Paul Stennis is entering his sophomore
year at Benedictine University in Lisle, Illinois. He is
the Youth Coordinator, sings on both SDMI Worship
Teams, and is the Dance Coordinator of The God
Always Keeps His Promises Praise Dancers. He is a
multi-talented and gifted performer in the arts and
dance. John-Paul is the founder of That’s Life
Productions Inc, a dance theater and production
company.
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While riding on the plane to Caracas, Venezuela my first mission trip, I was not sure of
what I would encounter. However, I knew the experience ahead would forever change
me. Upon day one, I was right. I have always had a passion for worldwide ministry,
but never knew how God would get me there. After arriving and touring the outreach facility called, "The Mercy Center,” I was taken away with the attitude of the people we
met at the center and later in the villages. They had little or nothing and were under
much oppression, but their joy in God remarkably overwhelmed their present circumstances. This experience that I saw enhanced a very key point in a message I
delivered while there. I stated that, “your present condition does not determine your
position in God.” I really learned this true statement from watching the appreciation
these people had for God.
These were poor and sick individuals and families and yet they were full of joy and
tremendously happy in the Lord. I often think how we in the United States have so much but yet we still complain so much.
By Psalmist Karl Adair
Above: Psalmist Karl Adair (with interpreter) exhorts the
attendants of an outdoor rally in Caracas, Venezuela.
Another “mind-boggling” experience was to
watch and see how passionate the people
were for the presence of God and the involvement they had in worship. I was
granted the opportunity to minister
individually in song, but also to share with
the other team members in ministering
some songs in Spanish (a first). Daily as the worship services began the people
came ready, they came humble, they came
broken, and they came with the mind to
worship regardless of anything. To this
result, the power of God hit the place so
powerful every day that actual signs, wonders, and miraculous healings became
amazing to see. Just to think that all this
was taking place while simply singing songs
in worship but totally surrendering to God.
There were people present who were sick, some missing limbs, victims of hit men
(assassins), and even those that were
former assassins, yet they too were
surrendering to God and experiencing
miraculous change in their lives.
I now know more than ever, what can
happen when we as a people truly
surrender all to God during our worship
services. It does not matter what we have,
or what we do not have. All that matters is
that we come to God simply yielded and still, and He that will come, will come.
The last thing I want to share is simply
gratitude. We as Western Christians must
begin to have gratitude for how God has
blessed us. We must have gratitude for where God has placed us. We must have
gratitude for what God has presently made
us. Nevertheless, also have gratitude to
where God is calling us. We are all called to
missions in some way or another, in John 17:18 Jesus says, “As you sent me into the
world, I have sent them into the world".
The mission fields are not easy. Those who
feel called should pray about it, then pray
about it, and finally pray about it. Make sure this is what God is really calling you to
do. So now is the time, let us break
beyond church walls and cultural
stereotypes and begin to do what the Lord
has called each us to do.
Peace.
Drs. Curt and Linda Stennis and members
of In Covenant Ministries Fellowship will
travel to Kenya for the East Africa Champions of Destiny Conference August
12-20, 2007.
The East Africa delegation of pastors,
ministers, and churches are from Kenya,
Uganda, Tanzania, Republic of Congo, and Rwanda.
Bishop George Odhiambo (Joint Outreach
Evangelism Ministries) is the host of this
week long conference that will be held on the
grounds of The Christian Discipleship Center
in Busia, Kenya. He is also the East Africa Coordinator for In Covenant Ministries
Fellowship.
The pre-conference crusade begins a week
prior with an outdoor campaign of outreach
and evangelism that includes special activities for youth. The Conference begins August 12
and is structured to minister to the entire
family.
There are workshops and classes for all ages
with three main worship services daily. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served to all
who attend.
Bishop George believes this will be the best
conference ever and stated he expects the
glory of the Lord in every service and 10,000
to be in attendance!
Pictured Above: Bishop George and Sis. Mary
Odhiambo at Sepia Falls, Uganda.
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Our Promise Partners are an integral
part of the ministry and your seed faith
offering help us accomplish the
following:
Send out local missions teams to
minister weekly in Prison Boot
camps, nursing homes, feed the
homeless and participate in other
outreach opportunities.
Enable Drs. Curt and Linda and their
team to preach the Gospel in other
cities and countries. This includes
healing rallies, training local Pastors,
hosting workshops to equip
believers in their region, and build
and feed orphans.
Continue to publish and send “The
Set Times” magazine, books and
media products across the globe.
As the Lord of the Harvest adds more
partners to help us we are able to win
more souls and encourage more
believers.
Become a Promise Partner
Today.
Call 773-227-2500 or visit our
website at www.promise7.org.
Quarter 3 Events, 2007
For these and other events, including information on our speakers, visit our website at www.promise7.org.
Event times and dates are subject to change.
Outside Events: Please call or visit the website of the sponsoring ministry for more information.
07-07-07 Celebration
All Night Prayer and Praise
Friday and Saturday, July 6-7, 2007
10:00 p.m.- Until
Birthday Celebration Honoring
Dr. Linda Stennis
Sunday, August 12, 2007
11:00 a.m.
Women Moving Forward for God Ministries
Outdoor Praise and Worship Festival
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Begins at 12 Noon
Youth Explosion
September 6—9, 2007
Missions Sunday
Sunday, September 30, 2007
11:00 a.m.
Women’s Fellowship Anniversary Service
Saturday, October 13, 2007
5:00 p.m.
Pastoral Appreciation Service
Sunday, October 21, 2007
11:00 and 4:00 p.m.
Pre-Thanksgiving Family Feast
And Concert
Sunday, November 11, 2007
11:00 a.m. Worship, 2:00 p.m. Feast
3:30 p.m. Concert
International Missions
West African Healing Crusade
Festac Town, Nigeria
October 2—10, 2007
Reverend Dr. V.U. Ihuoma, Host Pastor
Senegal African Crusade and Medical Missions
with Dr. Richard Roberts
Oral Roberts University
February 18—24, 2008
Dakar, Senegal
Drs. Curtis and Linda Stennis, Senior Pastors
P.O. Box 51550
1540 N. Spaulding Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60651-2459
www.promise7.org
773-227-2500