Raven Canada Goes to New Orleans Voodoo Fest 2007

I headed for Buffalo to board a plane for New Orleans knowing that the Lord had prepared many hearts for this out reach. The plane landed and I was picked up by Billy MacIroney. We seen Ben off to Virgina, had supper then headed off to Jesus Miracle Power a rehabillitation home overseen by "Mama Janice". We had church service to equip all the labourers for the harvest field. The message was brought forth by Pastor Don, Raven Gulf Coast. Worship was lead by Wanda and Emmet, Raven Gulfcoast and a special number in song was sung in acopalo by Boogaloo(Raven Gulfcoast). Following the church service we excitedly headed down to the French Quarters with other Raven Members from Raven Gulf Coast, California,Texas, and Daytona Beach. It was great doing ministry for the Kingdom. Eileen and I started off together ministering in the French Quarters just outside of Cafe Demonde. We approached a young man named Derrek. He had all the jargon downpat but was one of those young men that weren't willing to give their life completely over to Jesus. He wanted some money for some food so we headed off to buy him something. As we were on our way we ran into another young man who we prayed with. He was caught up in selling drugs. He too new all the right "religious gargon" gut again was not willing to totally be sold out to Jesus. It was great being able to minister with my sister Eileen!

Saturday, we headed downtown to pickup a few items. Pastor Troy met a man who had set up camp in the downtown section amongst some artists. His plan was to cook some chicken for a cooking demonstration then, hand out chicken for free in the downtown section. The artists weren't too happy with where he had set up his trailor. The officials asked him to move. He had 100 lbs. of chicken that he needed to get rid of. It's amazing how the Lord works things out for His glory. Our plans for the day changed and we were off with the trailor to the Iberville projects--The epicenter of crime and drugs and poverty. One of my favourite places for ministry! Raven Deb and I partnered up to do ministry. We talked to a few people and invited them out to the free luncheon that we were going to be having.

We stopped at one unit. There were two moms with their children sitting on the concrete steps. We wandered over and spoke to these young moms. They had a knowledge of Jesus and seemingly they had once dedicated their lives to the Lord. We explained the importance of repentance and quoted some scripture. They had prayer and rededicated their lives to the Lord. Afterwards Raven Deb encouraged the two girls to partner up and have Bible Study together. They requested that we talk to their friend, and that we did. She gave her heart over to the Lord for the first time ever. Following our prayer Sheva requested that we speak to her brother Darnell.