MARCH 2010!

March 2010, I had the privilege to minister to the folks at Long Island, Bahamas.  It is a beautiful country but is often overlooked for minsitry because of the tourist's view of it being so beautiful.  However, the people who live there are not living on the resorts!  Life is very difficult there.  Clean drinking water is always an issue as is having enough money for food.  Hospitals are few and far between and require and injured or ill person to be airlifted to the main island.

Through gifts given to the ministry, I was able to bring Haddon this electric saw which was tremendously needed as can be seen by the smile on his face!  I was also able to bring them spices and certain food items they were not able to get there as well as ink cartridges for their printer and strings for Sue's guitar.

Our friends, Haddon and Sue Minns, wrote many kind words in their newsletter after I left, but this statement sums up the mission, "Many lives were touched in a special and very personal way. Ours included."  I believe that is the purpose for every mission trip - to touch not only the lives of the people there, but to strengthen and encourage the missionaries as well.  They are often overlooked.

Haddon and Sue are also missionaries to Romania.  They spend several months out of the year with the churches there.  We have discussed my coming to minister there with them, but will continue to pray about that trip.

This year is already shaping up to be a serious time for ministry.  These are indeed perilous times; it is not a time for us to shrink back, but to charge forward as David did with Goliath. David ran to the battlefield and faced the greatest enemy Israel had ever seen!  Throughout his life, David fought on many different battlefields.  His example of boldness, obedience, and determination is there to show us that we too must seek which field we are to be on any given time.  Even his mistakes are a blueprint for us to see how we can be restored to God when we sinned against our Father.

At this time I have a very strong sense to join friends, Haddon and Sue Minns (Sue pictured above wrapping Christmas gifts for the children), on the mission field at Long Island, Bahamas. This couple has ministered there for 12 years, faithfully plowing the very hard spiritual ground there.  Sue and I have talked on many occasions about my coming and right now the fields are ripe for harvest!  It is time.  It is time for them to hear testimony of the Father's love for them! It is time for them to come fully into the Kingdom of God.

With the earthquakes in Haiti, the local Bahamians are concerned about their future. They felt the shaking, had tsunami warnings, loss of power, supply line, etc. Many have expressed their desire for spiritual help in ways unmatched in past times. We know that kind of help can only come from a personal relationship with Christ Jesus.  We also know that same urgency can cause panic and people tend to reach for straws when they're frightened.  They are not traumatized the way the Haitians are right now, but their state of mind makes them venerable to spiritual activities that actually lead people away from God, not to Him.  It has been wonderful to see the outpouring of help given to the Haitians during this terrible time, but we must not forsake the Gospel in other areas of the world. Many secular groups are conducting successful fundraisers for that cause and right now in the chaos; the Haitians receiving help have no idea where the help has originated. Also I have worked with different government-based organizations and the workers are forbidden to pray with people or share their faith with those receiving food, water and clothing.  There will be dynamic times are ahead for the ministry in Haiti, but I personally believe the people there need time to recover from the trauma.

Right now I have a message for the Bahamians about the Father's perfected love for them, and it is time give it.  I plan to go from March 9-23, 2010. 

If you would, please help me reach this vital area with your donation to The Father's Love Int'l Ministries.  The home page has instructions if you chose to give online through PAYPAL or if you want to mail in your support.  Thank you.

Sincerely,

Rev. Judy Bauman

July 2009

O Uganda!

AIDS and other diseases like malaria and typhoid fever, wars and accidents have decimated the adult (working age) population in Uganda.  These pictured here are a small number of children who are blessed to be in a school, but many of them are orphaned and are themselves ill with AIDS.  Malaria is a constant threat to the children as many do not have screened windows or mosquito netting over their beds. They live in poverty unimaginable in the Western world, yet they are able to smile - even in their situation. 

I cannot express to you in words how deeply I love these children.  Some sort of explosion took place in my heart the first time I visited them in 2006.  They are so precious and funny and smart!  I celebrated my birthday at this school in 2007 and honestly, they were more excited than anything you can imagine that I was there on my special day! (If you are on facebook, I have videos of this visit. You can find me by entering my email thefatherslove@yahoo.com

Please help me to help them.  I don't know what to say other than that.  I don't want to guilt trip you, show you pictures of them crying with flies covering their mouths, or promise you God will bless you - as some do.  I would ask that you give out of joy because you want to help them and because you can see where 100% of your money will go.  If you can sow an offering into this ministry, I promise these children will benefit from it. You can mail your offering to:

 The Father's Love Int'l Ministries Inc. P. O. Box 1573, Flowery Branch, GA 30542

You may also give with a credit card by going to the home page and click the "donate button" for PayPal. 

Every dollar sent will be multiplied there about 10x what it would be in the States.  You can clothe a child and feed them for a month for about $30.  That is equal to a couple going out for a simple dinner in the US.

Please consider this ministry in your monthly giving.  Thank you and blessings to you in the Father's abiding love,

Judy Bauman

The Father's Love Int'l Ministries, Inc.

Mission Update: October 17, 2008

Greetings!

This letter is sent to update you on my recent trip to India and Uganda. 

Betty Goldman and I arrived as scheduled at Hyderabad, India on Oct. 2 and went on to The Jesus Way International School in Secunderabad.  There was a big Hindu holiday being celebrated there when we arrived, so most of the students were away from the secured compound.  This afforded me a chance to recuperate from the long 28 hour (door to door) journey and to get to know the family there.  I also met three of the school boys that stayed there for the lack of any place to go during holidays.  They were really precious!

When the resident students returned, I spent each evening with the group in song and prayer.  I was able to teach them the words and the sign language to a song the Lord gave me called, "Jesus Loves Children."  I have taught this song to children in and around the USA, in Uganda, and now India!  There is something really special when you hear a song you wrote sung by children in different places around the world.  God is so good!  J

Betty and I also took turns teaching the Bible College Students during the day.  She taught on missions and I shared both my testimony and taught how Jesus came to reveal the Father's love.  I was also given the privilege to pray with them to receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit.  That was really exciting!  The following class was filled with grins and broad smiles.  Praise God for the gifts of the Spirit. Also the upper classmen of the school were allowed to come to my teachings and they were very good students of the word. (Pictured above) 

If you are seriously interested in working with children in India, please contact me as this is a place that is perfect for those who are mission minded. You could have a huge impact on children ages 5-15 at this school.  They have huge vision that will need a lot of people who are called to such a work. You would have to be able to raise your own support and they ask for an 11 month commitment. If that is you, please contact me. 

We then traveled to Uganda which ended up being about a 30 hour day for me. I only slept about 5 hours that night when we reached Jinja, and when I checked my email later the next day I learned that my husband had fallen ill.  It was serious enough that my children took him to the hospital.  After praying about what to do, I came to the decision that I needed to be with my family, so Betty helped me book a flight home.  I preached that morning in Jinja and flew out of Entebbe in the afternoon.  35 (long) hours later I was at the hospital with my husband and children.  He was being released to go home when I arrived and was feeling better.  Some friends had come to the hospital in my stead and prayed for him.  We believe the healing of the Lord has been realized!  While in the air I asked the Father what to expect when I arrived home and He said, "Expect Me to show up.  Expect Me to move. Expect Me to bring you and Jeff out of this fire."  Given Jeff's rapid recovery, I can testify that is what God has done!  Praise Him!

Now I have had some questions asked of me that maybe you have also wondered.  Like why God would send me overseas when He knew that this would happen, or what happened to the funds given for the food, Bibles, and medical supplies?

First the reason God sent me only to come back is for Him to know.  The testing of our faith is precious to Him and all I can say here is that I trust Him.  The apostle Paul was not permitted to go forward on a trip he had planned, so I consider myself in good company.  Again, I have to trust the Lord. Amen

As far as the monies given, all the donations for bibles, food and medicines still went for that cause.  Betty Goldman is still in Uganda at this moment preaching at an open-air crusade and praying for the sick outside of Mbale on the southeastern side of the country.  Another woman who lives in Jinja, Uganda and is in relationship with Betty and the Bible College there in Jinja has joined her in traveling and ministering in the Mbale crusade. God has provided all we needed to keep this program going forward.  (Your continued prayers for her travel would be appreciated.)

Another question that has arisen is about Betty traveling home alone. Betty and I have both traveled alone on a number of trips and neither of us had any objections to my leaving alone or her coming home alone.  We are both aware of the angels the Lord has assigned to travel with us, and of course the Lord Himself goes with us, so we do not need to fear.  His grace is sufficient.

If you have any other questions do not hesitate to ask and I will answer to the best of my ability.

Thank you for your ongoing prayer support and generous gifts.  Because of your generosity and commitment to pray for us many lives are being touched in the name of Jesus.  We see the great commission of our Lord Jesus is being realized as is written in Matthew 28:18-20.

In the Father's love,

Rev. Judy Bauman

Ministry Update: Uganda Trip, July, 2008

The Father's Love International Ministries, Inc

Rev. Judy Bauman

www.thefathersloveim.org

 

July 31, 2008

Hello,

This is a very quick note to let everyone know that the trip to Uganda was successful.  My colleague, Colleen O'Connell and I witnessed the Lord touch people in a deep way. Our team in Uganda worked in perfect unity with us - which was an enormous blessing.  Thank you Rev. Peter and Rev. Kevin!  The message and demonstration on forgiveness moved many hearts.  See forgiveness  We believe as people responded to the message to forgive, even the most heinous of offenses, the Lord has moved quickly to heal their hearts.  We also believe the exhortation not to mingle the seed (the Word of God with other religions or with the world's ways) was well received.  We also witnessed deliverance and healing and enjoyed testimonies from previous trips.  We give God all the glory forever.

In October I will be traveling to India and back to Uganda with The Spirit and The Word Ministries. While I will not be visiting the ministries I have on my past Ugandan trips, I look forward to learning from Betty Goldman who is seasoned in the mission field.  Please keep this ministry in prayer and consider us in your giving. 

In the Father's love,

Judy

 

 

June 30, 2008

 

Grace and Peace!

Hello, I greet you in the name of Jesus!  I am writing to keep you up-to-date with the missions side of this ministry.  Today and tomorrow I will be traveling to Uganda with my friend and colleague Colleen O'Connell.  We will be met at Entebbe Airport by our Ugandan ministry team Rev. Peter Sewakiryanga and Rev. Kevin Muwaya.  I am taking two well guarded days to privately minister to the team and vice versa; then we will minister the first weekend in Jinja Town and the neighboring village of Musisi. Then we will travel back to Kampala where we will be visiting seven orphanages and teaching in many churches. We are also pleased to again be guests on Alpha FM broadcasting in and around Kampala.

Please pray for us as the message the Lord has given is a powerful one that will produce healing and deliverance.  This is the promise given from the Lord, so we look forward to carrying His message with us to those to whom we have been called.  To God be all glory and honor and praise for how He touches His people!

At this time I would also like to announce that in October I will be accompanying Betty Goldman on a mission's trip to India and Uganda. On this trip I will be visiting the ministries that she frequents.  Betty has traveled in ministry now for over ten years and has a similar call as I do to go and teach the word of God to the nations. We are both expecting to compliment each other in ministry and I anticipate learning a great deal from her.

We appreciate your prayers for this trip today and for the upcoming one in October.

In the Father's love,

Rev. Judy Bauman

Greetings in Jesus' name!!!

From September 18 to October 15, 2007 I was in Uganda it was an amazing experience.  The people of Uganda are so precious.  They have blessed me in many more ways than I can count. 

Here is the trip in a nutshell:

I was privileged to teach the word of God at 17 churches, 3 conferences, at a local university fellowship, was on Alpha FM radio for 4 days and visited 7 schools/orphanages.  The Lord had made it abundantly clear before I left America that I was to pray over every student at the schools, so that was a wonderful experience.  From what I can estimate that was about 1600-1650 students! 

I also visited over 40 businesses and prayed with and for them. All in all, we took over 6000 photos plus videos!  There have been many reports of both the children and the pastors and teachers being encouraged and strengthened in the Lord from my visit, so I do want to thank you for your support and prayers.  There were also reports of the Lord healing and delivering people from demonic strongholds. 

The last trip I had prayed for 3 babies while in their mother's womb and because they were pastor's babies, I was also honored to see and hold two of the babies. I actually was stopped in the street by the 3rd woman who I met in a cafe and she showed me photos of her baby girl!  I have to tell you, I stand in awe at what God has done in only 3 trips to Uganda.  In all this, I pray for fruit that remains.

It is my prayer that the Father will send me back, but I do know that He has called me to go to India and Asia as well as the Middle East.  Still, there is a huge place in my heart for Uganda.  

One thing that may be of interest to you is that on this trip the Lord began to release a word for 2008.  It is a Season of Restoration.  I will be writing more on this season we have entered, so watch for it.  If you want to receive 'Jewels From Judy' you need to sign up for them.  If you have any problems, please e-mail me. 

It is my hope that opportunities here in America will open up to share what this means for us as well, as this is a powerful message.  In a country full of divorce it is important that we learn about the Father's love and what He is saying in the season we have entered. We are one Body - the Body of Christ.  Amen.  I hope to bless my own nation as well as others as the Lord has allowed me to bless Uganda.  If teaching this in more depth would be of interest to your church or home group, please contact me for scheduling.

May God reveal to you His desires for this coming season.

In the Father's love,

Judy Bauman

Rev. Judy is planning another trip to Uganda from September 18th to Oct 15th with the mandate to both document the children's conditions as well as minister to them.  The Lord has been impressing upon her that the children need a physical impartation of the Father's Love.  The adults in Uganda also need this impartation as they daily face daunting conditions that we in the western world cannot fathom.  They need encouragement.  They also need help. 

Uganda has been left with thousands of orphans and if we do not help them there are many others, with ill-intentions, that will. 

Please prayerfully consider regular support of this ministry. You may not be able to go yourself, but when you send money to support The Father's Love International Ministries, you make it possible for us to help them.

Thank you for your thoughtful consideration.

The Team at The Father's Love International Ministries

May 12, 2008

Dear Friends of The Father's Love Int'l Ministries,

The days we live in are indeed exciting. It is with great joy I send this update.  Much has been accomplished in one year since our incorporation. You are familiar with the "Jewels from Judy" posts which are only one aspect of what we do. The mandate of this ministry is to prophetically teach and impart the Father's love wherever sent.  This includes salvation, healing, deliverance and the infilling of the Holy Spirit.

This July I will return to Uganda for three weeks and will be accompanied by Colleen O'Connell. We expect to see great demonstrations of the Father's love.  If it is your desire to join us in blessing God's work there, please send your tax-deductible gift to:

The Father's Love Int'l Ministries

For your convenience you can also go online at http://www.thefathersloveim.org/ and donate through PayPal.  You may also give through MISSIONFISH if you trade on EBAY http://www.missionfish.org/.

Some of you live in countries where it may not be possible to contribute, but your heart longs to give.  If this ministry blesses you, please look around and find someone near you that needs a touch from God. Give them something from your heart.  It may be your time, a kind word, an anointed hug, or a shoulder to cry on.  Let them know that God loves them. He will in turn bless them, this ministry and your life. God's ways are not our ways. It is His kingdom we are building, not our own.

Thank you for your time, prayers and thoughtful consideration.

Many blessings to you in the Father's love,

Rev. Judy Bauman