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MINISTRY
NEWSLETTER Bill & Deborah Fisher Hot Pursuit Ministries Jacksonville, Florida |
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Greetings beloved of God and Happy New Year!!! May you prosper in God and be faithful to the call in 2003. We are extremely grateful to you, who have supported us in these last few years. It has been very rewarding as we have witnessed the hand of God, His grace and mercy, His extraordinary love and faithfulness to us, to our family and to those He has placed alongside us. Praises to the Lord, Most High! Since the birth of this ministry, we have sought the face of God for His purpose in all that we do. In 1993, He said to us, " You do not know what love is, but I am going to teach you and you will take it to the ends of the earth." That is exactly what He did, as we yielded to His work in us through many trials and through the fire of God offered to us daily. After years of this preparation and saturation in His presence, we began to see all people most precious and see them through the blood of Jesus. While ministering with the expression of love in our words and in actions toward men, we then found the Father's Love Letter, which is an exact expression of His love for all men. Though we did not compose this letter, we must follow the direction God gave to us, and be faithful to place this into the hands of others, so that they can do the same. The time is short and the field is ripe to harvest, everywhere we go. "It is the goodness of God that leads men to repent."(Rom.2: 4) His love is a powerful force and it is this love that humbles us. As Jesus did, we choose to "forgive them, for they know not what they do."(Luke 23:34) Jesus lived amongst men and washed their feet and didn't ask them how they got them dirty. We desire to do the same! God is good and full of loving-kindness. His mercies are new every morning. Great is His faithfulness!! (La.3: 23) Love, grace and mercy does not excuse us, but does open the door to find Life, and The Way for all of us. It is not up to us to make the changes, but to will, to yield to the Spirit of God, Who then makes the changes in us. Daily being in His presence will give us life, direction, and freedom from this world, while still living in it. We must come, come to the waters of life and drink freely!! (Is. 55:1) He said, "In this world we would have tribulations, but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world."(John 16:33) In the death of our ways, we will find The Way!!! Thank God that He made a way for us, we could not do it for ourselves; that is why He came. This is something to shout about!!!!! So, where is the shout? "The joy of the Lord is our strength and our stronghold!!" (Neh. 8:10) People
are looking for fulfillment in the things of this world. Only He will
satisfy!! "The kingdom of God is righteousness, peace and joy."
This joy should be found in us!! Don't be found without it!!!!!! It
is a precious commodity, found only in the Spirit of God. "With
JOY shall you draw forth from the wells of salvation;" Now it is our great pleasure, honor and delight to humbly report to you of the fruit of your prayers and financial support to the ministry of Hot Pursuit Ministries, for the year of 2002. The message of Father's love was spread through various forms of this ministry. We gave out over 12,000 Father's Love Letters (FLL) through personal contact and ministerial outreaches to individuals, at conferences, revival meetings, street ministry, into jails and prisons, at stores, at churches, during funerals, at nursing homes, hospitals, rehab centers, orphanages, pregnancy centers, sporting events, parades, youth rallies, and through the media with a full page of the FLL, which was placed in The Florida Times-Union for Father's Day. The majority of these were distributed in English, thousands more were sent from here in Jacksonville, into over fourteen nations, in the languages of those nations. There is virtually no limit to His love and where, to who or how to share this love!! In addition, another 48,000 of the Father's Love Letters and NYC FLL were printed and sent into the greater New York City area for the prayer stations around ground zero and for those responding to the altar call at the Memorial/Tribute services on the anniversary of 9/11, and into the local communities. Specially designed cards, with the message of Father's love, were also distributed for Christmas and other holidays through out the year. From these many distributions, we continue to receive calls and emails as lives are being set free and transformed by the saving grace of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. These individuals are also grateful for your support of this ministry. They will never be the same!!! This ministry assists in reaching this community and others throughout the world by the knowledge and acceptance of the love of God through many different ways. This year many outreaches are planned right here in Jacksonville. On Valentine's Day, Friday, February 14th, the FLL will be placed in The Florida-Times Union on a full page, at a special rate of approximately $3,500. This would normally be in excess of $9,000. There is a potential to reach over 250,000 souls. Financial support of this outreach must reach us by Friday, February 7th. Please contact others to join us in sending this city His message of Love. Mid March, we have been invited to attend a "Father's Love Forum" in Toulouse, France. This is by invitation only, and an honor and privilege to us. We look forward with anticipation and joy to this trip. The impartation we will receive from Father God, through the ministers and teachers gathered there, will be priceless and will enable us to accomplish the task set before us for the kingdom of God. Whatever God can get in us is for a greater work through us to others. This trip is estimated at $3,000. We thank you for considering an offering to assist us with transportation and lodging. It would be more than appreciated. From
April 25th through May5th, Pastor Barry Adams, from Canada, the author
of the Father's Love Letter, will be in Jacksonville, with his family.
This will be part vacation and part ministry. Many arrangements are
being made for meetings, including two Sundays at different churches.
This will give the opportunity for many to meet and to hear the heart
of Abba Father within this man of God. Many resources, found on his
website, will also be available to purchase at these meetings. As
the dates get closer, more information will be provided. Don't miss
this opportunity to be in these meetings and bring others with you.
You will never be the same! There are many expenses for needs upfront
for these dates, which this ministry must cover. We also desire to
defray as many costs as possible for Pastor Barry. New York City is the Big "Apple of His eye, known as the capital of the world. We continue to financially and prayerfully support the work being done there through the "Northeast Clergy Group" and other ministries God directs us to. Nine months after 9/11, a survey found that 9 out of 10 children (citywide) between the grades of 4-12 had experienced psychological trauma. Future generations must not be lost. Various
other outreaches, such as the "Opening of the Beaches Parade",
working with "Mad Dads" and so many more are planned. At
this time, most of the costs for outreaches are the paper goods and
the printing of the Father's Love Letters. Approximately 1,000 of
the FLL are printed and distributed every month. Abiding In His Love and For His Purpose, Bill
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