Author: Larry Eddings

WIND OF THE SPIRIT MINISTRIES Newsletter

MAY 2017

“I’LL TALK WITH YOU LATER”

What do you say as you wrap up your conversation on the phone or turn to leave someone with whom you have been visiting? Most generally we say something like, “See you later,” or “Talk to you later.”
At this stage in life I find myself saying, “I’ll talk with you later,” and adding, “Lord willing!”
I have sometimes wondered what Jesus said to the disciples as he was ascending in their presence on his return into heaven some forty days after his Resurrection from the dead. Was it “Shalom, my friends’? Or perhaps, “See you later!”? Either would be appropriate for him, reminding them that he would, indeed, see them later, but also “Shalom,” I leave my peace with you.” He blessed them as he ascended.
He had already reassured them that they were not to be troubled or afraid. He was going to prepare a place for them and he assured them that when it was prepared, he would return for them, because he wanted them to be with him. [John 14:1-3]
He had already taught them about the coming of the Holy Spirit who would always be with them to guide them and teach them. [John 14-16]
He had already instructed them to wait in Jerusalem for the Gift the Father had promised. They were to wait for the Holy Spirit for, as he said, then they would have the power to be his witnesses throughout the world. [Acts 1:4-9]
He made them a promise that, even though he was to be leaving, he would never be away from them or forsake them, but would be with them always, even to the end of the age. [Matthew 28:20]
Before he left, he made sure that they were given a crash course in their relationship with him and their heavenly Father, for the time was short and he did not want them to be anxious, afraid or lose heart.
Jesus was an Encourager! He took time to reassure his disciples, for he knew what lay ahead for them, they would be facing some hard times.
We now know that, following Pentecost, they did go out in the power of the Holy Spirit, proclaiming the Good News of the Resurrected Christ, whose Life, Death and Resurrection was the way God provided for opening the door into Eternal Life in heaven for all who believe. Beyond that, his Ascension let them know without a doubt that He was able to accomplish all that about which he had talked with them.
Even as we say goodbye to our friends—whether in person or by phone, we keep in our minds and hearts the image of the one to whom we said, “See you later.” And we say it with the hope that we will indeed see them and talk with them later, even as we say our goodbyes. Then we return to our work with that memory indelibly imprinted in our minds, giving thanks to God for our shared life experiences.
As the disciples proclaimed the Word to the world, it is my belief that they never forgot the promise of Jesus that he would never leave them. They would never forget him lifting his hands and blessing them even as he ascended into heaven. [Luke 24:50, 51]
I also believe that they never forgot the words of the two men in white, presumably angels, who came alongside them as they stood watching their Lord ascend: “Men of Galilee, why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus who has been taken from you into heaven will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven.” [Acts 1:11, 12]
The disciples’ response was one of worship and, with great joy, continually praising God. [Luke 24:53]
May that be our response as well, “Shalom!” And with great joy, praising God for Jesus’ Eternal Presence, NOW! As well as later! lle

Wind of the Spirit Ministries
Rev. Larry Eddings PO Box 175, Silverdale, WA 98383
PhoNe [360] 550-2422…………………………………………………………………………….email woseddings@msn.com

GIVE BIG DAY, MAY 10
GIVE BIG DATE ANNOUNCEMENT
The Seattle Foundation’s seventh annual GiveBIG will take place on Wednesday, May 10, 2017.
Matching Funds: Once again a matching fund has been made available through the Seattle Foundation from a family who believes in the work that our Lord accomplishes through Wind of the Spirit Ministries. Twenty Five Thousand Dollars have been made available to match any gift or donation up to that amount. If you contribute $1, it will become $2. If you contribute $200, it will become $400. If you contribute $2,000, it will become $4,000, because of the generosity of these persons who love this ministry. Let us respond generously!
Advance Giving: For your convenience, you may also make donations from April 27th through May 9th. Donations received during this time period will be held for process on May 10.
Donations to Wind of the Spirit Ministries must be made online through The Seattle Foundation, to qualify for the Matching Funds or Advance Giving. You may make your donations through The Seattle Foundation Website:
https://givebig.seattlefoundation.org/.
The website can also be accessed through the donations tab at wosm-nw.org.
This is a great opportunity to see our donations doubled during this GiveBIG day.
Be sure to mark it on your calendar. MAY 10th, midnight to midnight, or in advance from April 27 to May 9.
Thank you for participating in this GiveBIG event and helping to make our ministry dollars grow in order to accomplish more in the work of our Lord’s Kingdom.
JUNE HEALING SEMINAR
Be sure to mark the dates of June 22-24 on your calendar for the next Wind of the Spirit Ministries’ Healing Seminar. You will not want to miss this event as it will bring together local leaders as well as the Ellingtons from India and the Sablans from the Philippines.
Wind of the Spirit Ministries has enjoyed a long and blessed relationship with both of these couples as we have been involved in their outreach work for over twenty years.
They bring fresh and anointed teachings as they share about the Lord Jesus Christ and the various levels of healings that he brings into our lives.
It is a great opportunity to bring leaders from your local church to be a part of an event that truly “equips the saints for works of ministry.”
Call the Ministry Office today to register: 360-692-9813 Ext.14. Talk to Jean, Peg or Colleen.
ALDERSGATE RENEWAL CONFERENCE
You are invited to join several of us from Wind of the Spirit Ministries as we gather with other Believers from across the nation for a conference on Spirit-filled living. It is an opportunity to experience the power of God as you are equipped to minister in the power of the Holy Spirit.
To quote the publicity materials from the Aldersgate staff: “We invite you to come and discover the exciting divine appointments that God is setting up through strategic ministry experiences for adults, youth and children. Our leadership team is specifically chosen because of the unique and proven gifts and graces that rest on their lives.
Worship, learn, discover, explore and feast as you are refreshed, restored, empowered and equipped to live and love like Jesus!”
Both Rev. David Sablan and Larry Eddings will lead equipping and training workshops at the conference.
The Conference will be held in the Lexington Convention Center, 430 West Vine Street, Lexington, KY 40507. You may make reservations by contacting info@aldersgaterenewal.org or 1 615-851-9192. ARM offices are located in Goodlettsville, TN
ANNUAL WIND OF THE SPIRIT BOARD MEETING
The Board of Directors and Support Council of WOSM will hold its Annual Meeting on Saturday, July 15 at the Silverdale United Methodist, where our offices are located.
The Annual Meeting is always a time of worship and rejoicing about what we have experienced our Lord doing through the ministry over the past year. It is also a time of listening to the Holy Spirit for direction for the work in which he would have us involved in the year ahead.
Officers and Council members will be elected in addition to the setting of a budget for the new year.
The highlight of each year’s meeting is to hear the testimonies from persons whose lives have been touched, changed and empowered for Kingdom living. Scripture reminds us that the Adversary is overcome by “the blood of the Lamb and the word of testimony.” Revelation 12:11

WEB-PAGE
Wind of the Spirit Web Page address is
www.wosm-nw.org

INVITATION TO RETURN TO ESTONIA
We want to repost this article so that all may be encouraged to keep the team in prayer and that the Lord Jesus may work his perfect will for our time together with our brothers and sisters in Christ in Estonia.
Wind of the Spirit Ministries has received an invitation from Thea Kant and District Superintendent, Taavi Hallman, to return to Estonia to conduct a full four and one half day Healing Academy.
Our first trip to Estonia in October of 2016 was well received by those who were in attendance, including several pastors from local churches. At their request, and that of their District Superintendent, we have been invited to return with our team to provide more equipping for ministry in the area of healing and wholeness.
We are planning on making the trip and conducting the Academy on the following dates, though, at present, these are negotiable.
Augusts 19, 20 Travel to Estonia
22-26 Healing Academy, perhaps in Tallin
27 Minister in Local Churches
28, 29 Rest/Sightseeing
30 Return to the States
If you feel that the Spirit of the Lord is leading you to be a part of the team, please be in touch with Rev. Larry Eddings or Mr. Bob Martello, who is serving as Business Administrator for the trip. Both may be contacted through the Wind of the Spirit Ministries’ office email or phone.
Total cost of the trip is yet to be determined, based on cost of airline tickets at the time when dates are settled and tickets purchased.
Team members at this point in time are: Larry Eddings, Taylor Gallman, Bob and Tracy Martello, Gary and Joleen Wright, Brian and Beth Clark and Jeremy and Joy Ellington.
If you desire to make a financial contribution toward the expenses of the team, please be in touch with our Treasurer, Colleen Mey, through our Office, and mark your donation “Estonia Team.”
PLANS FOR INDIA MISSION
Jeremy and Joy Ellington will be returning to the States on June 21 to participate in the leadership of Wind of the Spirit Ministries through July and August. It is always a joy to welcome them and work side by side with them in this ministry.
Plans are being made for a ministry team to travel to India the latter part of January 2018, to assist Jeremy and Joy in their work there. The trip will also allow our local leadership to have first hand experience in working with our brothers and sisters in the Indian Culture. It give us opportunity to encourage them in their newfound Way of Life and also to be encouraged by them. We learn from each other as, together, we seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit to help us grow up into Christ, “until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.” [Ephesians 4:13]
All are encouraged to place these trips on their prayer list.

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MAY 2017

“He gave some to be apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers, to equip God’s people for works of service, so that the Body of Christ may be built up ...attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. Ephesians 4:11

PLEASE POST AND PRAY FOR THESE EVENTS
OTHER MINISTRY EVENTS ARE IN THE PLANNING STAGES
Eddings Email address: woseddings@msn.com

MAY 10 GIVE BIG DAY WHEN GIFTS ARE DOUBLED
19 United in Praise Service, 7:00 p.m. at SUMC
JUNE 22-24 Healing Seminar, Silverdale UMC
Rev. David and Josie Sablan, Philippines
Revs. Jeremy and Joy Ellington, India
The Teaching Staff
JUNE 29-July 2 Aldersgate Conference, Lexington, KY
Larry Eddings and David Sablan doing “Equipping Sessions,” workshops.
JULY 15 ANNUAL WIND OF THE SPIRIT MINISTRIES’ Board of Directors and Support Council meeting at the Silverdale United Methodist Church