Intercessors

PERSONALLY, the altitude here of 12,000 feet and much higher in some places we have been has been a daily challenge for me.  To sustain my required pace, I have used oxygen quite often at our hotel.  The result is that I need solid rest today, my last day in Bolivia before leaving quite early tomorrow for Chiclayo and Trujillo, Peru.  Lift me up during this time, please.

IN PERU, OUR NEXT STOP:  Pray for precise hearing and obeying of the voice of God at every turn.  The same leaders as last August, Gladys Enlow and Hugo Calderon are coordinating again.  Pray for these two precious saints of our Lord Jesus Christ.  Pray for the hundreds and hundreds of children who await us.  BEV IS JOINING ME FOR BOTH PERU AND CHILE.  GOD IS GOOD!

IN CHILE, OUR LAST STOP OF THIS TRIP.  Pray for our host and hostess Pastors Mike and Marisol Sheffield.  Their house was robbed last Sunday night and they lost all their week’s church offering, two cell phones, a laptop computer and precious documents like the pictures of Mike’s deceased sister.  They need prayer and help.  Please pray for them.  Pray for our time with them to be a healing and an apostolic/prophetic impartation to them and  their entire congregation.  Include in that the gathering of many pastors Mike has arranged.  Something big is in the wind!

THREE THINGS FOR PRAYER:

1.  300+ STREET CHILDREN OF EL ALTO.  The church helping them needs assistance with their vision of providing an education and Christian training for 300 plus street children.  The leaders of this ministry are very competent.  They just need a steady helping hand.

2.  ONE YOUNG PASTOR, who is also a medical doctor, flowed in love and ministry with us.  He only receives $150 per month from his church.  His second occupation in medicine pays very little.  He is beginning a ministry to children who live with their parents in the city jail.  He wants to provide them with a nutritious meal twice a week, medical exams and discipleship teaching on Saturdays.

3.  HOW YOU CAN HELP!   SEE BELOW!
 

SECOND LETTER FROM DAVID NEWSOME TO HIS WIFE PETIE:
Wednesday, February 14th

Today, we will leave at 7:30 am for Lake Titicaca which is around a two hour drive from La Paz.  We had planned to go yesterday, but felt that today would be better.  After praying, we believe that we are not to go for the purpose of attacking the stronghold of the enemy.  We sensed that this is not the time to do so.  Instead, this will be like a reconnaissance mission to gather information for an advancement later.  We are asking the Lord to heighten our discernment and to open our spiritual eyes and ears.  We are asking the Lord for strategy to exercise in the future and revelation to crush Leviathan or any other principality that has a stronghold over Bolivia.  Also, we will spend some time in worship.  We know that worship itself can be an instrument of war in the hands of the Lord.  As we worship, He wars!  We know that worship torments the enemy and releases confusion into his camp!  Remember, how Jehoshaphat was instructed to place the worshippers in front of the army as they went into battle?  As a result, confusion was released against Israel's enemy and they slaughtered each other!  It has been clear to all of the team here that we were to go to Lake Titicaca.  The Lord has made that obvious.  We could have rushed into this, but the team is in 100% agreement with what we will be doing today.

After we return from Lake Titicaca, we will going to House of David Church for their Wednesday service.  Ras will be sharing about his ministry. There is supposed to be at least five pastors from other parts of Bolivia and one from Chile in attendance.  (The attendance turned out to be standing room only.)

Yesterday, Tuesday the 13th, we spent time in prayer together.  Then, we went to an orphanage south of La Paz which is nestled in the Andes mountains.  This orphanage has a combined population of approximately 75 boys and girls ranging in age from 2 to 18.  All of these children had been abandoned on the city streets of Bolivia.  I think the majority were from La Paz, the capital city, and El Alto, located above La Paz.  They are learning respect for authority, personal hygiene and personal responsibilities.  They are taught the Bible and to love Jesus.   They bake their own bread, learn how to sew, learn carpentry, grow some of their own vegetables, and raise pigs.  We were given some the fresh rolls they had baked.  Boy, were they delicious!

I was really impressed with how well organized the orphanage was and that they were teaching the children so much.  All of the children were just precious and seemed to be happy.  They help keep the campus clean and have the responsibility to clean their own rooms daily.  They, also, go to school every day.

The children at the orphanage just clung to the lady who coordinates everything.  You could tell they loved her very much and she loves them in return.  (I am purposely not giving the name of the orphanage or the coordinator.)

After being served fresh rolls with caramel, tea, and coffee, the team along with the coordinator stepped into the prayer room.  This was the highlight of our visit!  We began to worship and pray in the Spirit, then the Lord's attention was given completely to the coordinator.  We laid hands on her as we prayed and surrounded her with His love.  She was so tired spiritually and emotionally from pouring into the children, so we began to encourage her.  Our Heavenly Father told her, "Thank you for serving and being so faithful to love and tend to the children.  I am so proud of you for not quitting or giving up hope."  Her heart broke as she received His words and love.  Deep sobs as He replenished her strength.  His Presence so filled the room!  We were all weeping.  This tender lady had been giving so much.  Ras was led to give her $100 to be spent on her and her alone.  Then, he blessed her with a father's hug.  We thought we had come to look at an orphanage.  She was the reason we had been led there!

After the ministry, she shared how she had all but decided to quit.  She was tired, discouraged, and weakened by the constant spiritual warfare.  But now, she's convinced that she is to stay and continue to minister to the children.  What a wonderful time of restoration and victory!  We agreed that, if our whole purpose for coming to Bolivia was to minister to this lady, it would have been worth it!

Later, after returning to La Paz, we attended a service at "House of David", which is where Ras ministered last Sunday.  We were refreshed by an hour of worship and by a message given by one of the young ladies.

On Monday, February 12th, we visited a ministry in El Alto.  El Alto is located next to La Paz, but at a higher elevation.  To get there it took about an hour via a taxi.  I think these taxi drivers would do well in NASCAR races.  They honk and keep on driving.  The first honk gets the right of way.  I think that's how it works!

I can't recall the name of the ministry in El Alto, but it is led by Pastor Ed and Pastor Samuel.  Ed is Samuel's son-in-law.  The ministry is in the very poorest part of El Alto.  They started building after clearing a pile of rubble.  It's a small complex that covers about a half acre.  The complex is made up of a kitchen, basketball court (doubles as soccer field), bathrooms, classrooms, and offices.

As we arrived, the children met us with posters they had made with special greetings on them.  One of the older children was waving the Bolivian flag.  Some of the mothers were there, too.  Everyone was excited that people from the United States had come to visit.  The children held our hands and gave us hugs.  Their mothers, as is their culture, gave us kisses on the cheeks.  The mothers were dressed traditionally in derby hats and long dresses.

We were given a thorough tour of the facilities, including standing on the third story roof that they are still in the process of completing. We had a great view of the mountains all around us and of the city.  While up there, since we were extra close to God at approximately 13,000 feet, we had prayer for the ministry and for El Alto.  The Lord's presence was very strong.  We asked the Lord to bring finances and food, so they could continue to feed 300 children every day, along with giving them an education.  We asked that they would have favor with the city government.  The Lord revealed that many of the children they are ministering to would someday be powerful ministers for Him.

After climbing down a rickety ladder, we had lunch with the staff.  We ate the same meal they fed the children.  Everyone was so hospitable.  While there, Pedro, a Bolivian who is a vital part of the team, led both taxi drivers to the Lord!  He's very bold.  He's like the Apostle Peter.  Not afraid of much!

The children have really been touching my heart.  The Lord has been touching my heart.  It seems as if everything has been touching my heart!  I don't know what all this touching is about...what the Lord is doing, but I'm open.  Well, I better go.  It's around 5:40am.  We meet for breakfast at 7am and I still have to shave and shower.  I'll probably sleep on the way to Lake Titicaca.

HOW YOU CAN HELP? 
Today, I thank you for the prayers and financial gifts you have sent.  You are amazing in your giving and generosity.

Bolivia is a nation about to be re-born into the Kingdom of God.  At this time, I will tell you all I know about what is forming and beginning, but it is big and it is God!  The seed you sow into these children and the critical needs of the poor will be multiplied over and over again.  If you were ever interested in big harvest, this just might be your opportunity.

HERE IS WHAT YOU CAN DO IF GOD SO LEADS YOU:

If God leads you to help with any of these needs, click on this link  and follow the simple instructions.

With Blessings and Love,
Ras Robinson and David Newsome

 

 

Intercessors Alert
-- From LaPaz, Bolivia --
Tuesday, February 13, 2007

THREE THINGS INCLUDED BELOW:

 • Trip to Lake Titicaca – need high levels of intercession!

 • Letter from David Newsome to his wife Petie
(he gave permission to use it).

 • HOW YOU CAN HELP!  Our funding of great needs in an El Alto orphanage that ministers to about 300 children.

Trip to Lake Titicaca: On Wednesday, February 14 our group plans a major intercession journey to the highest inland lake in the world, Lake Titicaca.  It is known for being a central place of demonic activity affecting La Paz and all of Bolivia. It shares the same “witchcraft capital” status with both Cusco and Chiclayo, Peru.

The religions of the Incas, Quechua and Aymara are practiced there.  The current President of Bolivia, Evo Morales, is of the Aymara culture and language.

Quechua culture and language comes from the Quechua Indians and is predated by the Aymara culture and language.  Quechua was the official language of the Inca Empire, which ruled much of the Andes region from the mid-1400s until the arrival of Spanish conquistadors in 1532. These cultures and their religions are still prominent and powerful among the Andean people. 

Peru and Bolivia boundaries meet in the middle of this lake. It is connected with other major witchcraft centers in Peru and around the world.

Eight of us will travel there for a day of prayer and intercession especially for the Bolivian and Peruvian people.

Please cover us in prayer and intercession.

 • There are very powerful spirits and principalities already manifesting to frustrate what God is calling forth. Please intercede and make your declarations in the Spirit. A lot is at stake. 

 • We are standing strong, resisting the devil and moving forward with God's vision and call for this trip. Send an email if God gives you anything. I am trusting you to clearly hear the Lord.
 

DAVID NEWSOME’S LETTER TO HIS WIFE PETIE:
David Newsome, my traveling companion writes this report.  It is so good.  I got his permission to share it:

We ministered today (Sunday) at Pastor Fernando's church called "House of David".  He leads the worship and his brother, David, plays on worship team.  The church meets in his parent's home where he and his brother live, also.  Fernando is a young, single apostle who is only 27.  His brother is almost 26.  Both are extremely anointed. 

Their dad is a retired Rear Admiral of the Bolivian navy and also retired as an engineer.  He is 79 years old and very much a leader.  The Lord had me prophesy to him about becoming President of Bolivia in the future.  The Lord said it was up to him to decide.  Either way the Lord would still love him, but if he decided to be President, the Lord said He would make it happen!  The Lord told him that he had the leadership skills, the wisdom, and the favor to be President.  ( I guess this would be for the next election because around Jan. 20th, Bolivia just set in their new president.  But who knows?)  Anyway, Ras spoke to him about this later and said that he completely received all of the prophecy!

The Lord had me to prophesy to his wife that she was an apostle...that she was an apostolic woman that the Lord has raised up...that she would have favor in the marketplace and church to minister...that she would minister all over Bolivia, South America, and would open doors in the USA, too.  She began to weep.  You could see leadership all over her and could see very easily that she could serve as a "first lady".  The Lord told her that she would receive opposition because she was a woman.  That they would ask her, "Who do you think you are?" and her reply is to simply say, "I'm just the Lord's servant doing what He has asked me to do."

Their were almost 90 in attendance.  The entire congregation were receptive to Ras' message about Bolivia being highly favored of the Lord...that they were poor among the nations, not highly thought of, but that the Lord loves them tremendously and would use Bolivia to bless nations.  Ras spoke on unity, transformation, and out of Luke 5 where Jesus told them where to drop their nets and because they obeyed there was a great harvest.  The people were so hungry and feasted on the word given.

Prior to Ras preaching, the worship lasted probably an hour.  Almost all were entering in.  The presence of the Lord was very thick.  There were many others whom we prophesied over.  All but a couple were slain in the Spirit.  Some wept, some shook, some laughed, including the Pastor, his brother, father and mother.  The Lord had me tell them because they had received the message from the apostle that He had sent, the entire church had been elevated several levels.  He also had me say that their worship team would be given new songs for the two fold purpose of love and war.  That as they sang these songs God's love would bless them and simultaneously release war upon the enemy.  The Lord said their songs would go through Bolivia, sweep through South America, Central America, Mexico and into the Hispanic population in the U.S.

The service lasted from 10:30 am to about 2:30 pm.   After that, a group of 13 (Victory!) went to eat at the Tennis Club of La Paz, which is the country club in La Paz.  I had salmon, rice and zucchini with Coke.  It was really good!  We didn't leave there until around 6:30pm. 

The Lord was giving us strategy and insight on the spirit of leviathan.  The Lord has been revealing a lot to Pastor Fernando.  Leviathan can have, according to scripture, more than one head.  Pastor Fernando shared how the Lord revealed to him that Leviathan was seven-headed and that those seven heads were tied to the seven deadly sins mentioned in Proverbs 6:16.  Leviathan lives under the water.  Remember at Glory of Zion last week that Kim Daniels and Chuck Pierce mentioned demons operating under the water?  The Lord recently spoke to Ras about this same thing and told him that the group is to go to Lake Titicaca.  Lake Titicaca is about 2 hours from here.  It is the highest elevated lake in the world and is considered by new agers, witches, etc. as being the center of the world and a great power center.  This is where we believe a Leviathan spirit is headquartered and demonically affecting, controlling Bolivia and probably Peru.  Part of the lake is in Peru and part in Bolivia.  We will be going to Lake Titicaca to do warfare.  We need a higher level of intercession covering us than what we have at this time.  La Paz means "City of Peace".  I believe the Lord named the city, but it does not have His peace because of Leviathan.  There are 220 tributaries that flow from Lake Titicaca to La Paz.  I think that most of them are underground.  Interesting!  This is high level warfare and very serious!

Also, the new president of Bolivia, Evo Morales, is an Aymari Indian.  The Aymaris were the original Indians in Bolivia who were conquered by the Incas, then, both were conquered by the Spaniards.  The Aymaris practice witchcraft.  President Morales is surrounded by Aymari Indian priests and the Secretary of State is actually a warlock who has established an altar in the palace.  Prior to inauguration of the new president seven sacrifices were made with the last one being a little baby.  They then cut the baby into seven pieces and sent those pieces to seven different places in the world.

From January 24-31 there was like a week long party.  In the streets of La Paz the people worshipped and celebrated the "god of mammon".  There was so much incense being burned to idols in the streets that the skies were darkened with the smoke!  Incredible!  Sad!

Before we left the country club, Ras met with Cristina Mercado, who is the head of World Vision in Bolivia.  He shared his vision and heart.  She was able to give some important contacts to him.  One of those is an orphanage that we will be going to on Monday.  We will leave at 9am.

We left the country club around 6:30 pm.  Went by hotel, then took a taxi to a church in another part of La Paz.  Zion Church is pastored by Pastor Gilban Mercado, who is the son of the lady with World Vision.  Service started at 7:30pm and was over around 10 pm.  Ras preached a message similar to this morning, shared his vision, and met two or three other pastors who had been invited.

The Lord gave me opportunity to prophetically minister to six or seven young people ranging in age from 15 to 23.

Well, I better go.  It's almost 2 am here. 

HOW YOU CAN HELP?
Today, after a three hour visit at the La Hermosa Orphanage and seeing children of all ages smiling and looking expectantly for love and help, we prayed and asked God what we were to sow into ministry.  We gave $1,060.00 to help with some emergency building needs.  David gave $175.00 to buy food for the children and then $146.00 to help the pastor and his family because their family could not even afford transportation or have enough food.

Those 300 children still need a steady supply of food and their education expenses.  They are also given medical check-ups annually.
 

HERE IS WHAT YOU CAN DO IF GOD SO LEADS YOU:

If God leads you to help with any of these needs, click on this link  and follow the simple instructions.

With Blessings and Love,
Ras Robinson and David Newsome

 

 

Intercessors Alert! 
-- Bolivia, Peru, and Chile --
February 9, 2007

1. Pray that I can find access to the internet daily while in La Paz.
2. Pray for a way to have each day’s word translated into Spanish through March 9, whether in La Paz, Bolivia, Chiclayo, Peru, Trujillo, Peru and Santiago, Chile.