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Psalms 111:1 "Praise ye the LORD, I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation."

Dear Friends,

It's with great joy and thankfulness we write to you at this holiday season. Truly, Our God is awesome! As 1994 comes to a close, it's good to remember God's faithfulness and His gracious outpouring of the Holy Spirit this year. We thought you might enjoy a look back with us.

We began 1994 with a real hunger in our hearts for more of God, and a deep conviction that THIS generation must know the reality and power of God. Psalms 71:18, "Now also when I am old and grey headed, 0 God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power to every one that is to come."

The feelings of awe and wonder at the move of God have not left us since the first Sunday morning service at Lighthouse A/G in Port Angeles last April. What an awesome sight to see men filling the altar area in prayer! We had absolutely no idea God was about to begin to move in
mighty ways. As Jerry says, we've been on this "chariot of fire" since April, and its' still going!

According to Pastor Darrell 180 people came to the Lord at Lighthouse. We were there 3 weeks. We get tears in our eyes when we consider His wonderful works. We could write a book about the healings and changed lives. We still can hear the music from heaven when Elora started singing in the Spirit one night. It was like sitting under a waterfall, refreshing the spirit and soul.
DJ's songs made us jump for joy and delight to see the Lord fulfill the Word given to her. To see Tracy pray for the people the last Friday night-there must have been about 500 people there. Oh, how wonderful it was to see God use him so mightily!

One of the most precious events happened to Jerry at Pastor Darrell Beebe's house. You see Jerry knows the life of sin he came from and so did Darrell. While out on Darrell's porch
Jerry overheard Darrell asking his brother to come to the meetings. Jerry said he started to cry and said "Lord why me? You know how much sin I have committed in my whole life and so did Darrell. How could you use a sinner like me? I feel so unworthy." At that moment Darrell came out on the porch. It was a glorious time with the Lord Jerry will never forget. Darrell said, yes,
he knew my past life, but God didn't because He had forgiven me.

We went from Port Angeles to Sequim Valley Foursquare. Praying with Pastor Chuck Hudson in the parking lot about the meetings will always be with us. The second time we were there seeing the young boy stand up and prophesy under the anointing was like being in heaven. The victory we all felt when Chuck came back with the report of "no prostrate cancer" was wonderful. Over 50 people came to the Lord that week. We were there one week.

At Sequim Assembly of God church, what a blessing it was to see Parker walk around the whole church day after day. Parker, we pray God will raise you up to be a pastor some day. We remember seeing Staci grow stronger and stronger in the Lord, and John taking some of the youth group to the High School to see the difference between the purity of the Lord and darkness. More than 50 people came to the Lord there. We were there four weeks.

At Forks Assembly of God it was good to see the kids and the men come to the Lord. Kenny Church and Anna are just two of the many we will never forget. The worship with Eldon and Kathy was wonderful. The songs "I don't want to be a casual Christian" and "One of us can put 1,000 to flight" need to be heard all around the world. When I asked Shirley, just before we left, she said over 100 people came to the Lord - mostly men. We hope to be back some day. We were there two weeks.

At Eastgate Assembly of God in Bremerton with Pastors Don & Diane Welt - WOW! Diane, "I want to thank you for being there when Jan was sick. You were like an angel sent from heaven." Over 300 people came to the Lord at Eastgate in the five weeks we were there. Eastgate proved to us people will come no matter what. It was 107 degrees inside the church but the people still came and filled the building night after night. Again, you could write a book just about the miracles there. Kirk's songs and seeing the little three and four year old children get blessed was wonderful. We love you guys and will never forget you.

At Blaine Assembly of God, Pastors Phil and Becky Hines welcomed us with open arms. When there was a need, Phil did not know the word "no", he just did it. Seeing Henry get healed that Friday night was one of the most awesome nights of my life. I will never forget getting baptized there in Blaine with Walter a 91-year-old man, and Katie and Fran. The wedding and the miracles were like being at Azusa Street all over again. We were there 5 wonderful weeks, and over 300 people came to the Lord.

At Silverdale Assembly of God, the anointing of God was so strong on Pastor Larry Reed I wondered why he had us come. Seeing the Lord work in so many kids night after night was wonderful. Some kids came almost every night. They would line up along the walls and sit on the floor so others could have a seat. Then when it came time for prayer they would run to the altar to pray for those in need. We believe that this is what it must have been like with Jesus. A boy named Dustin, about 9 years old, was praying for a woman to receive the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. After she did, he looked at me and said, "Isn't God Wonderful"! That about sums up the whole year. Over 260 people came to the Lord in the five weeks we were at Silverdale.

At Shores Fellowship Assembly of God in Ocean Shores, with Pastors Norm & Carol Sorensen, again we were blessed beyond imagination. We were there for 4 weeks. Over 100 people came to the Lord during that time. We ended the year with a Christmas celebration at the convention center - during a snowstorm. Again it just shows you people will come even in the snow. I will never forget Ed's testimony and Linda's vision.

I want to end this letter with part of a letter given to me by Marni B.

"My son Robert asked me Monday was I going out to church and I thought, why not, there's no Bingo for a few hours I could escape. Because I live in a house filled with fighting, screaming, swearing and hate. I knew I wasn't right with the Lord and in the deepest of my hell I would ask God to forgive me of my sins and make my life right: but my prayers would bounce off the ceiling and no one heard.

Monday was different! The fighting at home was worse, but everything came together and I went to church. "The Guy" my son wanted me to hear was you Jerry. I thought you were a nut! You called yourself a short fat man and said your father in heaven was the biggest guy in town. You then screamed, "I love you Dad"! What you talked about I do not remember, but you gave an alter call and I did not respond. God was dealing with me, but I closed off my heart and mind and I said No! Who cared anyway! There was always tomorrow!

All of a sudden, you were in front of me holding my hand and telling me, God loves you and he cares. Then you told me things about my home life, stuff that was happening, things that were going on, telling me things Jerry, that you could not possibly know! It shocked me that you could know and I guess scared me to some extent. Then you said let it go, give it to the Lord. Then you said, "you poor child, you're not fighting to get to God, you're fighting to get through the day." The next thing I knew I was at the front of the church repeating the sinner's prayer. I never knew you told God you were sorry.

Tears were streaming down my face and you were praying for me. I was telling my Lord how sorry I was and I think you touched the side of my face. A warm wonderful glow washed over me, flooding my body and soul, cleansing, purifying and releasing me! I felt as though my heart was broken, my body so heavy with sin I could not move, but with each tear I shed, something was breaking away and leaving me. It was exhilarating, the highest of highs, beautiful, peaceful and exciting.

How I came to be laying on the floor and how long I was on the floor I have no idea. I was not then or now aware of the time. But God touched me and forgave me and put his loving arms around me! I have no words to explain the wonderment or the beauty of what God means to me now. He lives in my heart and soul and I just want a closer walk with him. I love you DAD Hallelujah!!! Marni B

Marni's letter expresses what we hope all of you experience this coming year. That childlike wonder and sense of awe of coming closer and closer, everyday, to the Lord.

May you have a blessed holiday season and may the light of the Lord shine on your face and may the peace of God rest on your soul and may the love of God fill your heart all this coming year.

Jerry and Jan Gaffney

PS: Hal le lu jah! Hal le lu jah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hal leee lu uuu jahhhh!

	Return to Contents Psalms 111:1 "Praise ye the LORD, I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation." Dear Friends, It's with great joy and thankfulness we write to you at this holiday season. Truly, Our God is awesome! As 1994 comes to a close, it's good to remember God's faithfulness and His gracious outpouring of the Holy Spirit this year. We thought you might enjoy a look back with us. We began 1994 with a real hunger in our hearts for more of God, and a deep conviction that THIS generation must know the reality and power of God. Psalms 71:18, "Now also when I am old and grey headed, 0 God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power to every one that is to come." The feelings of awe and wonder at the move of God have not left us since the first Sunday morning service at Lighthouse A/G in Port Angeles last April. What an awesome sight to see men filling the altar area in prayer! We had absolutely no idea God was about to begin to move in mighty ways. As Jerry says, we've been on this "chariot of fire" since April, and its' still going! According to Pastor Darrell 180 people came to the Lord at Lighthouse. We were there 3 weeks. We get tears in our eyes when we consider His wonderful works. We could write a book about the healings and changed lives. We still can hear the music from heaven when Elora started singing in the Spirit one night. It was like sitting under a waterfall, refreshing the spirit and soul. DJ's songs made us jump for joy and delight to see the Lord fulfill the Word given to her. To see Tracy pray for the people the last Friday night-there must have been about 500 people there. Oh, how wonderful it was to see God use him so mightily! One of the most precious events happened to Jerry at Pastor Darrell Beebe's house. You see Jerry knows the life of sin he came from and so did Darrell. While out on Darrell's porch Jerry overheard Darrell asking his brother to come to the meetings. Jerry said he started to cry and said "Lord why me? You know how much sin I have committed in my whole life and so did Darrell. How could you use a sinner like me? I feel so unworthy." At that moment Darrell came out on the porch. It was a glorious time with the Lord Jerry will never forget. Darrell said, yes, he knew my past life, but God didn't because He had forgiven me. We went from Port Angeles to Sequim Valley Foursquare. Praying with Pastor Chuck Hudson in the parking lot about the meetings will always be with us. The second time we were there seeing the young boy stand up and prophesy under the anointing was like being in heaven. The victory we all felt when Chuck came back with the report of "no prostrate cancer" was wonderful. Over 50 people came to the Lord that week. We were there one week. At Sequim Assembly of God church, what a blessing it was to see Parker walk around the whole church day after day. Parker, we pray God will raise you up to be a pastor some day. We remember seeing Staci grow stronger and stronger in the Lord, and John taking some of the youth group to the High School to see the difference between the purity of the Lord and darkness. More than 50 people came to the Lord there. We were there four weeks. At Forks Assembly of God it was good to see the kids and the men come to the Lord. Kenny Church and Anna are just two of the many we will never forget. The worship with Eldon and Kathy was wonderful. The songs "I don't want to be a casual Christian" and "One of us can put 1,000 to flight" need to be heard all around the world. When I asked Shirley, just before we left, she said over 100 people came to the Lord - mostly men. We hope to be back some day. We were there two weeks. At Eastgate Assembly of God in Bremerton with Pastors Don & Diane Welt - WOW! Diane, "I want to thank you for being there when Jan was sick. You were like an angel sent from heaven." Over 300 people came to the Lord at Eastgate in the five weeks we were there. Eastgate proved to us people will come no matter what. It was 107 degrees inside the church but the people still came and filled the building night after night. Again, you could write a book just about the miracles there. Kirk's songs and seeing the little three and four year old children get blessed was wonderful. We love you guys and will never forget you. At Blaine Assembly of God, Pastors Phil and Becky Hines welcomed us with open arms. When there was a need, Phil did not know the word "no", he just did it. Seeing Henry get healed that Friday night was one of the most awesome nights of my life. I will never forget getting baptized there in Blaine with Walter a 91-year-old man, and Katie and Fran. The wedding and the miracles were like being at Azusa Street all over again. We were there 5 wonderful weeks, and over 300 people came to the Lord. At Silverdale Assembly of God, the anointing of God was so strong on Pastor Larry Reed I wondered why he had us come. Seeing the Lord work in so many kids night after night was wonderful. Some kids came almost every night. They would line up along the walls and sit on the floor so others could have a seat. Then when it came time for prayer they would run to the altar to pray for those in need. We believe that this is what it must have been like with Jesus. A boy named Dustin, about 9 years old, was praying for a woman to receive the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. After she did, he looked at me and said, "Isn't God Wonderful"! That about sums up the whole year. Over 260 people came to the Lord in the five weeks we were at Silverdale. At Shores Fellowship Assembly of God in Ocean Shores, with Pastors Norm & Carol Sorensen, again we were blessed beyond imagination. We were there for 4 weeks. Over 100 people came to the Lord during that time. We ended the year with a Christmas celebration at the convention center - during a snowstorm. Again it just shows you people will come even in the snow. I will never forget Ed's testimony and Linda's vision. I want to end this letter with part of a letter given to me by Marni B. "My son Robert asked me Monday was I going out to church and I thought, why not, there's no Bingo for a few hours I could escape. Because I live in a house filled with fighting, screaming, swearing and hate. I knew I wasn't right with the Lord and in the deepest of my hell I would ask God to forgive me of my sins and make my life right: but my prayers would bounce off the ceiling and no one heard. Monday was different! The fighting at home was worse, but everything came together and I went to church. "The Guy" my son wanted me to hear was you Jerry. I thought you were a nut! You called yourself a short fat man and said your father in heaven was the biggest guy in town. You then screamed, "I love you Dad"! What you talked about I do not remember, but you gave an alter call and I did not respond. God was dealing with me, but I closed off my heart and mind and I said No! Who cared anyway! There was always tomorrow! All of a sudden, you were in front of me holding my hand and telling me, God loves you and he cares. Then you told me things about my home life, stuff that was happening, things that were going on, telling me things Jerry, that you could not possibly know! It shocked me that you could know and I guess scared me to some extent. Then you said let it go, give it to the Lord. Then you said, "you poor child, you're not fighting to get to God, you're fighting to get through the day." The next thing I knew I was at the front of the church repeating the sinner's prayer. I never knew you told God you were sorry. Tears were streaming down my face and you were praying for me. I was telling my Lord how sorry I was and I think you touched the side of my face. A warm wonderful glow washed over me, flooding my body and soul, cleansing, purifying and releasing me! I felt as though my heart was broken, my body so heavy with sin I could not move, but with each tear I shed, something was breaking away and leaving me. It was exhilarating, the highest of highs, beautiful, peaceful and exciting. How I came to be laying on the floor and how long I was on the floor I have no idea. I was not then or now aware of the time. But God touched me and forgave me and put his loving arms around me! I have no words to explain the wonderment or the beauty of what God means to me now. He lives in my heart and soul and I just want a closer walk with him. I love you DAD Hallelujah!!! Marni B Marni's letter expresses what we hope all of you experience this coming year. That childlike wonder and sense of awe of coming closer and closer, everyday, to the Lord. May you have a blessed holiday season and may the light of the Lord shine on your face and may the peace of God rest on your soul and may the love of God fill your heart all this coming year. Jerry and Jan Gaffney PS: Hal le lu jah! Hal le lu jah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hal leee lu uuu jahhhh!