STN eNewsletter Q3 2013

FROM THE DESK OF

EVANGELIST NATHAN

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SAMARITAN’S

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE ONE NATION AT A TIME

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partner with us in the harvest STN Partner Program

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RECENT TRIPS EXTRAORDINARY MEETINGS AROUND THE WORLD

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FROM THE DESK OF

EVANGELIST NATHAN

As children of God, we have been called from darkness into His marvelous light, from the curse of sin and death, to the revelation that we are now children of the kingdom of God. Our redemptive rights have given us the boldness to approach the throne of grace through the name of Jesus Christ. Whether we are aware of it or not, asking is a rule of the kingdom. “Ask and you shall receive,” is an established principle that will never be altered or broken. Our Lord Jesus Christ, through His blood, gave us this powerful insight into the power of asking anything in His name. God the Father said to His Son, “Ask of me and I will give you the nations as your possession.” If the royal and divine Son of God was not exempt from the principle of asking that He may receive; why then do we negate the power of prayer and approach this principle with such apathy?

God was to bless Elijah and send rain on Israel, but Elijah had to pray for it. If this chosen nation was to prosper; Samuel was led to plead for it. If the Jews were to be delivered; Daniel was called to intercede for it! God empowered the Apostle Paul to preach the gospel to the gentiles, however, Paul echoed in his writings to, “Pray without ceasing.” In the midst of persecution, James declared, “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” This was not the shopping list of a believer; this was the power-line for a supernatural breakthrough!

Prayer is not just what we can get from God. It is submitting to the higher authority of Christ in our lives. When we come to the place of intimacy and prayer; we are communing with God and only through this process can the Holy Spirit accomplish His work in our lives.

In the Garden of Gethsemane, Christ

was enduring the greatest trial of His life. The physical and spiritual burden of His calling was overwhelming to His flesh, however, through His enduring fervent prayers; He came to the place of dying to the flesh and proclaiming, “Not my will, but yours be done.” Oh, how we must come to that place in Christ where we submit to the higher purpose of God and His will for our lives! Jesus said, “Without me you can do nothing.”

This is a profound statement and powerful truth.

All of the power and authority in Christ stands before the faith of an asking man or woman, who surrenders their will in prayer. All the promises of God are rich and inexhaustible, and their fulfillment is to be obtained through communing with God. Jesus said, “All things are delivered unto me of my Father,” and Paul wrote, “All things are yours and you are Christ’s.” The promises that were

made throughout the ages in His Word, as God bestowed His mercy and grace upon His people, are now available to those who know how to intercede for them in prayer.

I am forever in awe of God and His willingness to repeat in us the biographies and testimonies of His saints from years past. Every single miracle, deliverance, and blessing is there for us to simply receive, as we live out the fight of faith. Prayer causes us to position ourselves for God to intervene. Does this not lift prayer to a higher importance in our lives?

If we know and fully understand the importance of prayer, then we also must recognize that our participation with and submission to the Holy Spirit is an incredible privilege. I know we sing songs of worship and adoration in our church services, and I do not seek to

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R E N R O C S ’ N A SAMARIT Making a difference one nation at a time.

Helping fight against poverty and injustice with Faith…

Hope…and Love.

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our partnership with STN goes not only to see the Gospel of Jesus Christ taken to the nations, but also to support humanitarian efforts around the world.

Samaritan’s Corner is the humanitarian branch of STN that serves to highlight ongoing projects we are involved in. In recent months, we have had the privilege of being involved in several humanitarian outreaches. It is an honor to share these projects with you!

In the developing world, thousands of children die every year from preventable illnesses and the lack of basic medications.

Our goal was to help make a difference and bring an end to

minimize the importance of this act.

However, I boldly proclaim, ”That a praying man or woman, surrendered to the Holy Spirit, is the highest form of worship you can give to God!” I know that may shock many people, but Jesus said, “My Father’s house shall be known as a house of prayer!” We are taught by the Word of God that we are the temple of the Holy Spirit. Consequently, the Spirit of God seeks to use us in order to fulfill the will of the Father. HE is the potter and WE are the clay! Prayer is to surrender your life and position yourself to hear the voice of God and His will for your life. It makes you pliable and able to know His perfect plan, and the calling He has placed upon your life. This knowledge empowers us to live our lives in the power and truth that if God be for us, who can be against us!

I can recount the stories of my grandparents earnestly praying for my

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this needless tragedy. STN donated $5000 worth of lifesaving medications, including antibiotics, antiseptics, and anti-fungal medications that will be distributed in remote villages of Sierra Leone. We know that many lives will be changed and helped through this medical relief project.

We have also helped causes closer to home. STN had the opportunity to help with disaster relief in June when tornadoes ripped through Moore, Oklahoma leaving thousands homeless. Our team responded to this tragedy by sponsoring Blessing Buckets filled with emergency relief supplies, food, personal hygiene items, and a Bible. These buckets went to bring a brighter day to those devastated by the storms.

We are thrilled about our next project! We will be sponsoring a shoe drive that sends brand new shoes to orphans oversees. The organization we are working with has helped provide millions of shoes to over 60 nations of the world. We are excited to provide new soles for orphaned souls.

Please stay tuned for more upcoming projects and for ways you can help out!

salvation. I am the fruit of my father and mother fervently praying that God would take my life and use me for His glory. I remember when I gave my life to Jesus Christ after running from God for many years. The Holy Spirit spoke to me and said, “What I am about to do in your life is not because of you, but it is because of the faithful prayers of your father and mother.” I wept before God, as I realized, they had paved the way through prayer. They had fought on my behalf, and now God was answering their prayers. He was going to make me a witness to the power of the blood of Jesus Christ and the prayers of those who had gone before me. As I have travelled the nations of the world, seeing thousands upon thousands of precious lives saved, healed, and restored; I remember that the Holy Spirit used my parents to travail on my behalf. This is the power of prayer. This is the privilege of intercession. I pray that as

you read these words, that the Holy Spirit will birth within your life the power of prayer. I pray that your children and their children will live in the blessing that was paved through your prayers and submission to the will of the Father in your life. Amen!

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SHAKE THE NATIONS

PARTNER PROGRAM

How can you partner with us in the harvest?

PARTNER Commitment

Your commitment and partnership with Shake The Nations helps this ministry reach the nations with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and see lives around the

world touched by the power of God. Our vision is to see souls saved, the sick healed, captives set free, and the needs of the poor met with the demonstrated love of God. Our Ministry believes in God-ordained partners, those divinely appointed covenant relationships, that God uses to advance His Kingdom purpose here on the earth. Our prayer is that through partnership with this

ministry, together, we can make a lasting impact and witness a generation changed!

Partner in Prayer

Your prayers are invaluable. The power of partnering in prayer is extremely important to us at STN. Ephesians 6:18 says, “Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that

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end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints.”

We could not do what we do, without the faithful prayers of you, our precious partners. We will regularly update STN prayer needs through the partner website and the quarterly ministry newsletter.

$20 Monthly Gift

We treasure every donation into Shake The Nations. Those who can commit to regularly give $20, or more on a monthly basis, will become part of our exciting covenant partner program.

$240 Annual Gift

By giving an annual amount of $240, or more, you also benefit by guaranteeing that you are part of the STN covenant partner program for a year, without having to make additional monthly donations.

Thank you in advance for becoming an STN Partner. We look forward to getting to know you. If you haven’t already, please read ‘Our Commitment’ to find out what you will be receiving as a partner with this ministry.

Our Commitment Prayer

As a Covenant Partner, we will be praying for you. We care about you and we want you to know that we will be standing in agreement with you in prayer for your specific prayer needs.

The STN Portable MP3 Player

This gift for you, our Covenant Partners, is filled with sixteen power-packed messages to help you grow and mature spiritually, while increasing your hunger for more of the fire of God!

Quarterly Magazine

See how our partners are helping us make a difference around the world,

reaching the nations for Jesus Christ in this detailed publication. Each new issue features ministry articles, special offers, announcements, and a very special message from Evangelist Nathan.

Other benefits:

1. Personalized Partner Card 2. Reserved seating at STN events 3. Exclusive direct partner contact link 4. 25% discount on purchases both on-line and at STN events 5. Exclusive STN resources

Exclusive Access To Our Brand-New Covenant Partner Website!

You will have 24/7 access to exclusive videos, exciting updates, and announcements from Nathan Morris to our Partners. We will provide strategic prayer points and provide exclusive downloadable material only available to our partners.

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recent trips

During the past three months at Shake The Nations, we have had some extraordinary meetings around the world.

In June, we had the privilege of traveling to Europe. Our first stop was Charisma Church in Paris, France. This church was filled with thousands of people who were hungry for more of God. We saw an outbreak of miracles taking place during the Sunday morning service, with the blind seeing, deaf hearing, and testimonies of salvation and deliverance.

We then travelled to the Days of Wonder Conference in Hull, UK. God moved powerfully there with mighty signs, wonders, and miracles! One of the most memorable moments was when a young boy with cerebral palsy, who had a walking frame and leg braces, was healed. Praise God! We then moved on to Wolverhampton, UK and then to Cwmbran, Wales to visit the Welsh outpouring. In both of these meetings, we saw God move in incredible ways. Many lives were touched and changed by the power of God. We believe, more than ever, that Europe is beginning to open to the Gospel in a powerful way. It is time!

In the USA, we have also had some incredible breakthroughs. In May, we visited Augusta, Georgia and had a tent outreach in a local community. During these meetings, we saw drug addicts and prostitutes from the streets come and commit their lives to Jesus Christ. The true Gospel of Jesus Christ was at work! We also returned to Jacksonville, Florida, where God is doing something very special. We saw countless healings with wheelchairs emptied and paralysis healed.

This ministry is called Shake The Nations for a reason. We are so excited about what we will be able to report in the days ahead, because we know that God is ready to truly shake nations! Please pray for doors to open in the nations of the world, to allow us to take this precious Gospel far and wide.

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ANSWERING The W

e are all very well aware of the scripture in Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord. Plans not to harm you, but to give a future and a hope.”

Do we actually believe that God has an incredible unique plan just for us?

Sometimes we can believe it can happen for others, but find it hard to believe it for ourselves. But God does!

CALL

Never lose HOPE

I always knew that God would someday take me somewhere else, possibly to another nation, but never knew when it would come. The Bible says, “That hope deferred makes the heart sick.” That’s why if God gives you a dream and a promise; He’s giving it to you to make sure you never lose hope. People often have so many questions like: when, why, and how will God show me his plans for serving him, for my job, or spouse. I often asked these very same questions and God spoke to me very clearly with the scripture, “Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and everything else will be added.” Keep your walk with the Lord your main focus, and your life will flow from that. Don’t become distracted by other questions. Keep the main thing the main thing!

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led to me moving to the United States and leaving my comfort zone behind.

But in this, I met my beautiful wife Lydia Stanley (now Lydia Stanley Marrow).

I now also get the honor to be a part of taking this precious Gospel around the world and (to be honest) spend most of my time broken at seeing the thousands of lives changed, restored, and healed. I believe in what we do with all my heart and I now live for it every day. I cannot recommend this ministry highly enough!

CALL We serve an AWESOME GOD We serve a God whose thoughts for you are more than the grains of sand. In your life, you have around 2.5 billion seconds, if you live to be eighty years old. I’m pretty sure that on a beach there are many more than 2.5 billion grains of sand. That means God thinks about you more than once every second, if you take it literally. That’s why God knows us better that we know ourselves.

Reinhard Bonnke once said: “Those

who constantly

seek the will of God

are overrun by

The CALL

About five years after God gave me that verse, Evangelist Nathan Morris approached me and asked me to join him at Shake The Nations Ministries to help manage the ministry. At that time, I had quite a prestigious job as a Finance Director, and I was a worship leader in a local church, with a brilliant team, my friends, and family around me. I knew the call was from God, so I had no hesitation. Sometimes answering the call can unlock so many other things. This

If I had any advice it would be, never let go of your dream. But at the same time, don’t just wait around for it to happen.

Reinhard Bonnke once said, “Those who constantly seek the will of God are overrun by those who do the will of God.” Nathan Marrow Ministry Director, STN

those who do the will of God.”

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Upcoming Events Evangel World Prayer Center- Louisville, KY

September 19-20th, 2013 | Evangel World Prayer Center Revival Meetings Thursday, September 19th @ 6:30PM Friday, September 20th @ 6:30PM Both services will be held at the Billtown Campus

Evangel Temple- Jacksonville, Florida September 28-29th | Evangel Temple Church Saturday, September 28 @ 6PM Sunday, September 29 @ 10AM & 6PM

Company of Burning Hearts Conference

October 03-05th, 2013 | Wolverhampton Civic Hall Join Pastors Steve Uppal, Jarrod Cooper, and Evangelist Nathan Morris for this three day event in Wolverhampton, UK. Thursday, October 3rd @ 7PM Friday, October 4th @ 7PM Saturday, October 5th @ 7PM For all times and day sessions please visit: http://www.companyofburninghearts.net/cobh-conference Registration for this event is required.

Stone Church- Chicago, IL

October 19-20th, 2013 | Stone Church Saturday, October 19th @ 6PM Sunday, October 20th @ 10AM

Revival in Canada

October 22-24th, 2013 | Bethel Pentecostal Church Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013 @ 7PM Wednesday, October 23rd, 2013 @ 7PM Thursday, October 24th, 2013 @ 7PM

The Shores Church- St. Clair, Michigan October 25, 2013 | St. Clair Shores Assembly of God Friday, October 25th, 2013 @7:00PM

For more details about the events

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