Our Meeting Place (click for link)

We have great news!  We have our first meeting place for RIG's Sunday services!  After checking out the area and looking into different places, God has opened a door in Coventry, RI: 

Meeting Room

Children's Room

Revelation 3:8

“I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name."

We are so grateful for everyone's prayers, and as you can see God is giving His answer!  The following was said by someone in Rhode Island involved in helping us get this place:

"I just took the time to look at your website and it is phenomenal!  I love it and I even played the song over and over that is in your media section.  Also, I watched the video about love and the rain outside my window started to drum harder and harder, there was even thunder!  What you are doing is very moving and compelling!!!"  -Anonymous-

Called to Love (click link)

HATE.  "Hate" is a strong word.  The definition for hate is: an intense hostility usually derived from fear, anger, or the sense of injury.

In a class I am taking, I heard some pretty strong words today.  They made me cringe, because I could hear the hate in the person's voice that said them.  A couple students were talking about holidays and the professor mentioned that Good Friday is now only considered a religious holiday and not a federal one.  Good Friday is the day Christians remember Jesus being crucified at Calvary.  Someone else chimed up and said "but, Black Friday is a nationally recognized holiday!"  Black Friday, by the way, is NOT a federal holiday.  It simply is the day after Thanksgiving in which retailers make enough sales to put them "into the black ink".  The student sitting in front of me turned around and I heard him say "all Christians should go back to Hell!"  The statement made me cringe.  I watched as he repeated what he said to someone in front of him and looked around with a smile on his face as though he were seeing who had heard him.  Yet, despite his words, I felt compassion for him.  I don't know why he said what he did or what compelled him to say these words, but I did know he did not understand the meaning of what he was saying and it was coming from something in his heart.

Who can avoid hearing the hatred so many people are voicing?  We hear it on the news, we see it on signs, etc.  Jesus told us to "love those who persecute you".  What good will it serve to fight hate with hate?  The definition for "hate" above says it is derived from fear, anger, or a sense of injury.  You don't just hate for no reason.  By loving others, you aren't operating out of fear, anger, or a sense of injury.  In fact, by choosing to love, you are overcoming these things.  So, the next time you feel the urge to say "I hate...", stop and think where that is coming from.  I can guarantee it is coming out of one of three things: fear, anger, or a sense of injury.  Don't allow hatred to spill from your lips.  Remember that out of the abundance of your heart your mouth will speak.  If there is evil in your heart, then evil will spill from your lips.  Stop: Hatred!

Written by

Nickie Farley 

Call To Prayer

"Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers.  But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night.  He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither.  Whatever he does prospers.  For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous."

Psalm 1:1-3, 6a

As someone who has grown up in church, I have heard this passage of Scripture many times.  Each time I hear these words I get a picture in my mind of this huge tree.  If you know anything about trees you will know that large trees have a pretty large root system under them.  When I think about the roots of this particular tree, I imagine that the roots are like wisdom and the more that I spend time reading and studying the Bible, and praying/listening to God, the deeper these roots grow.

When I read a Psalm, I try to also read a passage in Proverbs.  So, lets jump over to that book.  Read Proverbs chapters two and three.  The theme of these two chapters is on wisdom.

"For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.  He holds victory in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless, for he guards the course of the just and protects the way of this faithful ones."

Proverbs 2:6-8

If you look at what is being said in Proverbs chapter 2, you will see that there is a correlation between wisdom and walking the path of a Christian.  But, notice that verse six says, "the Lord gives wisdom."  So, it isn't our own wisdom that helps us walk this path.  We can only receive the Lord's wisdom when we seek him.  This is the most important reason why the Rhode Island Genesis team has been meeting together weekly to pray and seek God's will for RIG.

"For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.  Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you."

Proverbs 1:10-11

For anyone to think they can reach a territory without first seeking God and asking for his wisdom is foolish.  "Do not be wise in your own eyes."  (Proverbs 3:7a)  The Bible clearly states that we must trust in the Lord with all of our hearts and lean not on our own understanding, that we are to acknowledge him and he will direct our paths (Proverbs 3:5-6).

***This is a call to prayer.  RIG is currently meeting and will be meeting for the next several months at 10am downstairs at Genesis Church, Bloomington IN before the 10:30am worship service.  If you feel led, please, join us as we seek for God's wisdom in this church plant.

Written by Nickie Farley

Vision: Sheep On The Battle Front (click for link)

So, we had our weekly prayer gathering for RIG this morning before church service in Bloomington.  Before we started to pray, Pastor Dotty spoke about praying for purpose.  So, as we joined hands and began to pray together, God gave me a vision for New England.  Now, don't look at the word "vision" and think "oh, no", because the Bible says without vision the people perish (Proverbs 29:18).  If you still don't understand what vision is, read these 10 Keys To Developing Your Vision which talks about finding God's vision in ministry.  So, while we were praying, this is what the Lord showed me.

As we stood together in a circle holding hands I saw a white pillar standing in the middle of us.  I looked up and saw that it reached to a ceiling that then expanded out onto other pillars that surrounded behind us.  Between the pillars were flames of golden fire.  I was suddenly seeing the place where we were standing and praying from a distance.  I could see that we were inside this pillared building upon a tall, skinny, rock mountain.  I knew that we were not only praying in our physical self, but that we were in a place in the heavenlies interceding.  This was that place.

Suddenly, the main pillar that stood in the middle of the place where we were standing was gone and Jesus stood there in its place.  He was covered in blood, as he would have appeared on the cross.  I felt a moment of fright to suddenly be confronted by this scene, but then looked into Jesus' eyes and saw how piercing they were and I felt rather than heard him speaking to me.  Then, he reached forward and put his arms around me and I felt perfect peace.  He was clothed in robes of white and full of glory.  He spoke into my ear, "will you follow?" 

Then we were facing a field.  I could see sheep scattered throughout this field.  The sky was covered in grey clouds which made the place seem dark and I could see shadowy figures standing throughout the field.  We all suddenly walked into the field and struck down the shadows with our swords.  Behind these shadowy figures we found sheep that had been hidden behind them.  They seemed hurt and frightened.  I reached out with my hand and touched a sheep on it's side.  I brought my hand away and saw an imprint of red blood that was there for a moment and then dissolved into the sheep's wool (John 1:29, Romans 3:10-12,23; 5:9, Colossians 1:20, 1 John 1:7, and Revelation 1:5; 5:9).  Suddenly, the sheep was transformed into a person.  They were clothed in armor.  I watched as we all saw this happen to all the sheep that were in the valley.

Then, we gathered to the top of the next hill and looked over.  A dark, wide valley full of sheep spread out before us.  The same shadowy figures we had encountered in the last valley were there.  But, this time they were not just hiding the sheep from us.  They were torturing and devouring the sheep.  We listened to the call to attack from the generals posted along our lines.  Then, we ran forward with a loud roar and struck down every evil thing.  Again, we saw the blood restore the lost sheep.

When the darkness was defeated in that valley, we gathered to the top of the next ridge and I saw a horrible sight.  There were sheep gathered on the shores of the ocean.  I saw the shadowy figures like before, but these were giants.  They were picking up the sheep and throwing them into the water.  The sheep were screaming and I watched as when they hit the water they were transformed into people crying and trying to escape the water that seemed to be pulling them under.  I looked out farther onto the water and saw giant, dark ships shooting cannons at the people in the water, trying to kill them.  

I then looked to the right and saw the Lord on a white horse with fire in his eyes.  A great battle cry rose up from him and we all joined in.  We charged down to the beach.  As I attacked and struck down the evil around us, I watched others doing the same and saw the sheep on the beach being saved.  Then, I noticed soldiers racing right out onto the water, running across it as if it were another field and not something they could sink into.  They reached down, pulling people out of the water and embracing them.  Then, again I looked farther and saw more people charging the ships with torches and burning the ships.

 

When all the dark figures had been destroyed and the light returned, we looked around at each other and saw many people we had never met but felt close to.  We had all fought together and the battle was won!  We couldn't help but raise up a victorious cry!  

We knew it wasn't quite finished, because there were many more places to cross through, but we had grown together and realized the significance of being the Body of Christ.

 

Then, were were again in the pillared place on the mountain.  But, this time, we were not alone!  There were countless people also there, praying and lifting their hands worshiping God.  I looked and saw that the pillared place was much larger than before and that even the mountain itself had grown.  I knew that God was bringing together the Body of Christ.  



So, you may have found revelation within this vision.  I encourage you to share what you felt by leaving a comment below.  I believe this vision was a reminder that we are to find Jesus' lost sheep and fight for them.  The one thing we can most assuredly be guaranteed is that the battle is already won!  But, we can't do it ourselves.  We must have the Lord guiding us and we must walk in unity.  It isn't about this church or that church, or this pastor or that pastor.  It's about the Body of Christ being knitted and joined together.

"He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love." Ephesians 4:16

Written by Nickie Farley

Why New England Is the New American Missional Frontier

 Why New England...

This is a great site for those who need some encouragement while praying for New England, who are maybe just a little interested in New England, or who are also planning a church plant!  A pastor by the name of Jared Wilson wrote this page which is a call to us to step into this RIG church plant that God has called of us.  He pastors Middletown Springs Community Church in Vermont.  It is so good and such a huge encouragement to find men and women like this who have the same vision of reaching the lost in New England. 

Taking Your Land on GOD TV

Link: Taking Your Land - A Whole New Way of Doing Business - Part 1

"The objective of war is victory but the objective of victory is occupation." 

- Napolean -

"The war has not been won until you occupy the territory that experience was meant to give you."

- Dr. Lance Wallnau -



Link: Taking Your Land - A Prophetic Word For America - Part 2

Inspired (click title for video)

"I'm inspiring you to go to the next level- my beloved.
Your going to rise to a great height!

Listen to me- tune into me!
I'm speaking - listen - open up to me!

A door is about to open in a dry land.
A flood door from heaven!
Your the one that will help guide the flood waters of heaven!

Know I trust you and appoint you for this hour.
The visions and dreams are going to come to you fast.
Record them! Don't miss them!
Definitions and instructions will be in a vision or dream - Be ready!

Know who you are!
Authority in your hands, voice and actions!
Others will watch and follow!
I'm a detailed God!
There is NO other!

I equip - lead and train you! 
Yes is your word of agreement!
Awaken agreement of the roaring spirit of fire!
Awaken!!"

*Given to me on Sat. Aug. 14, 2010. Please pray with George and I to let this unfold! Your way Abba...your way! I have moved in this before but really had stepped back...but I find the Lord stirring me up in a big way! I know it is because of the increase in my prayer life and fasting. I know the Lord is speaking to me more or maybe I'm cleaning my ears out and listening! Anyway, I trust you all to pray!

Blessings,
Pastor Dotty

Pastor Dotty Ellingwood