Advance the Kingdom of God through Spirit Empowered Ministry
Rev. Cindy Strickler is the Director and Head of Staff at Presbyterian-Reformed Ministries International.
“But the angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid; for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for he has risen, as he said.'” Matthew 28:5-6
These words echo down the centuries.
They reassure us.
They declare that our Lord, Jesus Christ, is risen from the dead.
We no longer need to fear death. Our sin is forgiven.
We can have a relationship with God through what Jesus has done for us.
Construction is in full swing, with heavy machinery, earth moving equipment and the bam, bam, bam of construction noises.
Since the last update on Construction on at the Community of the Cross, here are some new photos and news. Keep praying for the progress as it unfolds and the provision we need to finish.
…When I last wrote, I shared about the demolition work at the Community of the Cross and talked about “the time to tear down.”
Well, we are finally moving on to “a time to build up.”
…“For everything there is a season…a time to break down and a time to build up.” (Ecc 3:1,3)
For the past 3 weeks we have seen the breaking down work at the Community of the Cross.
…Dear friends:
Merry Christmas!
On the night Jesus was born, shepherds received this amazing greeting from an angel:
“I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior who is the Messiah, the Lord. “(Luke 2:11)
Can you imagine being there and hearing this news? The long-awaited Messiah was finally here. The one who they believed would restore the kingdom to Israel. …
Have you ever wondered how people get involved in Dunamis or how it has impacted their life and ministry?
As a regular series on here, we’ll share “Stories of Dunamis.”
These first hand stories will help you know what Dunamis is about, the blessings of attending a local Dunamis Project Track, and occasionally how to get more information on attending a Dunamis Project near you.
Read more about PRMI board member and teacher Mary Sterenberg’s experience with Dunamis, interviewed by Cindy Strickler.
…I am thrilled to announce that Stephanie McClain has been called as the PRMI Coordinator for Youth and Young Adult Ministries.
Stephanie has been convening the Young Adult Leadership Team (YLD) as a volunteer since January, 2017.
She joins the PRMI team as a part time staff member, effective Sept. 1, 2017. …
A year-long process of going deep in equipping in healing and deliverance ministry began last September (2016) with 35 students and 7 mentors.
This was the 8th time we have offered the year long Advanced Course in Healing and Deliverance in Black Mountain, and this is the second largest group attending since the program began in 2003. …
This is the summer where you can make a huge difference in the life of the youth and young adults who come to the Community of the Cross to have an encounter with Jesus Christ where they will learn about how to walk in the empowerment of the Holy Spirit.
Our two camps are causing capacity to bust at the seams –
We need your help. …
We have long prayed for the Lord to provide for the vision of building the Prayer House at the Community of the Cross.
On the bench that many of you have sat on to pray this building into reality, the Rev. Cindy Strickler (Director of PRMI) shares her vision of the ministry that will happen at the Prayer House.
This spot is a place where many have already encountered Jesus Christ as they have sat to pray.
…“The angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples, He has been raised from the dead.’” Matthew 28:5-7
Mary and the other Mary went out that morning in deep grief to see the tomb. Two days earlier, they were present to see Jesus crucified and then laid to rest in this tomb. On this day, they came to see the tomb: hearts broken, hopes shattered.
We have read the Easter story so many times that it is easy not to be completely shocked by what happened. …
On Saturday March 11, 2017, Rebecca Modrzynski was ordained as a Pastor and Teaching Elder of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church to serve as PRMI’s Coordinator of Healing Prayer Ministry for the Community of the Cross.
The service was presided over by the Rev. Richard White, Pastor of Christ Community Church-Montreat, the congregation where Rebecca grew up and under whose care Rebecca attended Fuller Seminary and came to feel a call to ministry.
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Our partnership with Takasago Church and the Holy Spirit Renewal Association of the UCC began in 2007 when Rev. Brad Long was invited to be the keynote speaker at the Renewal Board’s 10th anniversary gathering which was held at Takasago Church. Brad taught on how to be filled with the Holy Spirit and the Spirit moved in power.
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In 2009, Rev. Cindy Strickler explained the Dunamis Fellowship International to members of regional expression of the DFI in Britian and Ireland.
The Dunamis Fellowship International (DFI) is the fellowship of those who have experienced the teachings of PRMI and seek to encourage one another to grow in cooperation with the Holy Spirit.
Members are sent in mission to the world, teach at all PRMI events, and are involved in the work of prayer that sustains the work of PRMI. …
Please join us in prayer as we gather for the PRMI Winter Board meeting, Jan 15-17 2018 and the Dunamis Fellowship International annual meeting, Jan 18-23, 2018
The Board will be meeting at the Community of the Cross beginning with dinner on Sunday through Tuesday evening.
The DFI will gather at the Blue Ridge Assembly beginning with dinner on Wednesday through lunch on Sunday.
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