My dear friends,

You were on my heart today, thinking about the beautiful upcoming season of Passover and Resurrection. As we emerge from a year-long pandemic, I see a spiritual awakening and resurrection of sorts coming forth, and I declare it for YOU today!

            Over the past 66 years, we have seen many moves of God, but in recent weeks we are experiencing a fresh outpouring like never before. We're seeing miracles of healing, long lost children and grandchildren getting saved, and unusual financial breakthroughs.

            In the beginning days of this ministry, God gave a powerful prophetic word through a young Amish man, Amos, up in northern Minnesota. Through his lips, the message boomed out, “There shall be revival coming upon this earth like never a man witnessed in the history of the world—even greater than what took place on the Day of Pentecost!”

           I believe God is answering our prayers and we're seeing the first fruits of this prophesied revival.

Fire on the Altar

Every Wednesday and Friday this past year we have been praying and fasting for revival—and God is responding with “Fire on the Altar,” our theme for this year. At least 2,000 souls have accepted Christ through renewed local evangelism efforts, and our church family is growing! Rather than our usual winter conferences, we have been enjoying “Friday Night Fire,” an evening of praise and worship, along with revivalist ministries like Paul Wilbur, Billy Burke, Esther Berry, Bob Phillips, and others.

For more infomation visit:

https://www.christianretreat.org/series/fire-on-the-altar

Watch the Fire on the Altar Series!

Fire in the Field

Last weekend, we had a great turnout for “Fire in the Field,” a family outreach to our local community where we welcomed many new neighbors and invited them to church. Perhaps YOU were one of those...we welcome you to the Family! A huge bonfire, hot dogs, popcorn, s’mores and an outdoor family movie made for a fun evening and opportunity to make new friends and build relationships.

For more infomation visit:

https://youtu.be/H5HOXItrPbQ

Fire in the Field video clip

Passover Seder Dinner with Paul Wilbur

Paul Wilbur will be back with us to host a special Passover Seder Dinner on Tuesday, Mar. 30th. If you’d like to join us, you can register online, but hurry, our seats are nearly sold out!

Advance purchase registration required. $50 per person. Seats are limited and we expect this event to sell out! Doors will open at 6pm.

Our culinary team has prepared a special menu for the evening.

Roasted Beef Brisket w/ Fennel-Cherry Jus
Harvest Rice w/ Apricot & Peas
Roasted Broccoli-Zucchini Medley w/ Maldon Salt & Preserved Lemon
Quinoa-Chick Pea Mixed Green Salad w/ Pickled Shallots & Sweet Peppers and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Matzo Ball Soup
Chocolate Mousse w/ Coconut Macaroons

For more infomation visit:

http://christianretreat.org/events/passover-seder-dinner-with-paul-wilbur/2021-03-30

Resurrection Sunday

April 4th

The following Sunday, April 4th, is Resurrection Day, beginning with an outdoor Sunrise Service, continuing with worship at 10 AM (I have a special message of encouragement for you!) and our Easter “Eggstravaganza” Egg Hunt for the children following the service. Bring your basket!

TFC Kids Easter Eggstravaganza

For more infomation visit:

http://christianretreat.org/events/tfc-kids-easter-eggstravaganza/2021-04-04

Send your prayer requests

As the ancient Israelites escaped death by applying the blood of the lamb onto their doorposts, may you be sheltered by the blood of the Passover Lamb, Jesus, as you pass through your own trying times. I declare freedom from bondage and new beginnings for you and your loved ones!

I would love to pray over your special prayer requests on March 30th during our Seder, and on April 4th, the end of Passover. Just click on this link for the Prayer Request Form. I believe there’s a special anointing during these Feasts of the Lord and am believing with you for miraculous answers to prayer!

For more infomation visit:

https://www.cognitoforms.com/ChristianRetreat1/prayerrequest

Submit Prayer Request now

Passover Offering

Include your Passover offering, as instructed in Deuteronomy 16: 16-17, by simply clicking the button below.

For more infomation visit:

https://christianretreat.org/give

Give Passover Offering

I am so grateful for you....

each and every day. Thank you for standing with us, whether you have been a longtime member of our family or recently found your place here. We love you and look forward to seeing you soon at The Family Church at Christian Retreat.

Serving a risen Lord,

Phil & Jannette Derstine

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