We were blessed to be able to have nine members to represent us at the EMI Family gathering in Jamaica. It was a privilege to be able to gather with family from many nations, including Jamaica Reunion Island, Venezuela, Cuba, Egypt, Mexico, Finland, Canada and USA, to worship and receive the word of God together. Indeed it seemed that the desires and prayers for the gathering were fulfilled by God’s grace. God moved powerfully throughout the meetings and strong prophetic words were released for Jamaica and Cuba, and all represented nations were blessed and interceded for as their flags were lifted before the Lord.
As ample opportunity was given, each day relationships were renewed and strengthened and new ones established amongst us so that it was very difficult to part again when the time came. An increase in the awareness of our identity as a family called together for God’s Kingdom purposes was strongly established and our love for one another recognized.
We were impacted by the very practical demonstration of Kingdom Family we witnessed, especially by the Mexican brethren. The Lord was answering the question for us “What does the Kingdom Family look like?
We were encouraged by the teaching and prophetic word related to relationships- vertical and horizontal, and family, and that this is the time for galvanising-moving beyond declaration to action, to “become” not just talk!
It was a wonderful time of strengthening relationships, and being expanded and stretched!
One day of sightseeing gave us the opportunity to see some more of the beautiful Jamaican countryside and scenic vistas and provided a little insight into the Jamaican way of life. It reminded us what a blessed nation Australia is and what a responsibility such nations as ours have in our Lord’s Kingdom strategy.
As the messages are available on EMI website, all will have the opportunity to hear the word of God as it came to us through the various speakers. We thank them for their diligence in seeking the word for us at this time and all we have gained from it. We were strongly reminded of God’s order and the need to reflect this in our personal, family, and corporate lives and also the need for an administration suitable to the fulfilling of God’s purpose. We are at a critical point, a turning point, in our journey and we are to keep our eyes on Him with responsive and obedient hearts.
During our time there, the marriage of a Finnish couple, solemnized and blessed by the apostolic leadership, was a joyous and prophetic event for us to participate in, and also their baptism later with several others.
We appreciate and thank the organizing committee for their tireless work, attention to detail and obedience to God as they created a week from which we can continue move forward. Thanks also to the translators who dealt so cheerfully with all the different versions of English and Spanish. Also to the musicians, technicians, and especially the two men with multiple responsibilities who constantly provided transport between venues, and airport arrivals and departures.
We pray that all who have given in so many ways will be doubly blessed, refreshed and encouraged by our heavenly Father.

This gathering has provided a springboard to further release us into our Lord’s purpose. Son of Man Arise!

Kingdom Ministries Bendigo