Jesus, Fire from Heaven, 2007
Praise the Living God!!!
The delegates to Nigeria left MCI at 5:15 P.M. on Sunday the 17th of June. Our flight to Memphis was smooth and fast.
Arriving in Memphis we hurried to catch our plane to Amsterdam. We met up with Curtis and Betty Driver who flew in from Atlanta. It was a joyous reunion with them. We were all so excited to fly to Amsterdam and sit on a plane for 9.5 hours!!!!! Ha! Ha! The flight was very uneventful and most of us did get a few hours of sleep. We arrived in Amsterdam at 3:10 A.M. our time and 11:10 A.M. their time. Amsterdam airport is huge. The flight board showing all of the incoming and outgoing flights was amazing. I have never seen so many schedules to different areas of the world. Unfortunately, we did not have time to shop to Jack's happiness. Maybe on the way back.
We left Amsterdam one hour later than planned as someone checked their luggage and never showed up to board the plane. So they had to empty their luggage before we could leave. STRANGE!!!!
By 2:00 P.M. we were on our way to Lagos, Nigeria Africa. Praise God!!!! We had just six hours left to ride on a plane. Thank God. We could feel the excitement building in us as we got closer to our destination. Prayer was definitely going out from that plane thousands of feet in the air. We were on angels wings in the heavenly skies.
Then we see the city lights and the plane starts to decend.
WE HAVE ARRIVED!!!!!!!!! HALLEJUAH!!!!!!!!!
More prayer!!!! The Holy Spirit is with us, in us and all around us.
We get to the immigration desk and we are greeted by Israel Aggreys people. There are at least 50 or more pastors and wives there to meet and greet us. What a joyous time and celebration.
The cameras were rolling and clicking away. We were all so excited and happy to finally meet each and everyone. The power we felt from all of these Godly men an women was beyond imagination. We had lots of handshakes and hugs too. The women were dressed in beautiful attire and even some of the men had their African dress on. This is truly a blessed occasion.
We made it through customs without even being checked, thanks to Israel’s ministry. The people of Nigeria all love Israel Aggrey. They all say “Man of God and Apostle”. What an honor to say we know and love him.
We then went outside to where we were interviewed and questions were asked and answered by all of the Delegates. Just behind us was the huge billboard with Pastor Israel and Pastor Patricks picture on it with “Jesus,Fire from heaven, 2007. It was amazing!!!
Then we all piled into cars with a police escort. This was quite the adventure!!!! Israel was right when he told us about the traffic. The rule of thumb is Honk, Go and pray no one hits you as you merge into lanes that are not there!!!! I prayed to God and made a promise to not have road rage ever again in Kansas City. We have it so good.
Israel also told us the city never sleeps. How true. People were everywhere.
Then the best part of the trip. THE HOTEL!!!!!
THE HILLCREST HOTEL IN LAGOS
It is just one month old and hid back behind steel gates and security. You walk in and WOW!!!!
MARBLE FLOORS AND WALLS, CRYSTAL CHANDILEIRS AND BEAUTIFUL FOUNTAINS AND ART WORK.
We were all so pleasantly surprised. There were a lot of Israels people here to greet us and we had shouts of praise and prayer right in the hotel lobby. Not ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ here!!!!!! Israels people walk in holy authority and grace.
We got checked into our rooms with the best of service and tender care. Then we all went down to the elegant dining room. Wow!!! By midnight we all were full and tired so sleep was the next thing on our agenda.
Now it is Tuesday morning and a new day of rest and relaxation. Tomorrow our schedules start with a press conference at 10:00 A.M. So until tomorrow evening, keep looking up and keep us in your prayers daily.
IN HIS LOVE,
Jacki and All
P.S. Pictures will come tomorrow.
Today we meet Israels mother, sisters and children. What a joy that will be.
P.S. Israel and Patrick and our families and friends. We love you all and miss you very much.
Praise the Living God!!!
The delegates to Nigeria left MCI at 5:15 P.M. on Sunday the 17th of June. Our flight to Memphis was smooth and fast.
Arriving in Memphis we hurried to catch our plane to Amsterdam. We met up with Curtis and Betty Driver who flew in from Atlanta. It was a joyous reunion with them. We were all so excited to fly to Amsterdam and sit on a plane for 9.5 hours!!!!! Ha! Ha! The flight was very uneventful and most of us did get a few hours of sleep. We arrived in Amsterdam at 3:10 A.M. our time and 11:10 A.M. their time. Amsterdam airport is huge. The flight board showing all of the incoming and outgoing flights was amazing. I have never seen so many schedules to different areas of the world. Unfortunately, we did not have time to shop to Jack's happiness. Maybe on the way back.
We left Amsterdam one hour later than planned as someone checked their luggage and never showed up to board the plane. So they had to empty their luggage before we could leave. STRANGE!!!!
By 2:00 P.M. we were on our way to Lagos, Nigeria Africa. Praise God!!!! We had just six hours left to ride on a plane. Thank God. We could feel the excitement building in us as we got closer to our destination. Prayer was definitely going out from that plane thousands of feet in the air. We were on angels wings in the heavenly skies.
Then we see the city lights and the plane starts to decend.
WE HAVE ARRIVED!!!!!!!!! HALLEJUAH!!!!!!!!!
More prayer!!!! The Holy Spirit is with us, in us and all around us.
We get to the immigration desk and we are greeted by Israel Aggreys people. There are at least 50 or more pastors and wives there to meet and greet us. What a joyous time and celebration.
The cameras were rolling and clicking away. We were all so excited and happy to finally meet each and everyone. The power we felt from all of these Godly men an women was beyond imagination. We had lots of handshakes and hugs too. The women were dressed in beautiful attire and even some of the men had their African dress on. This is truly a blessed occasion.
We made it through customs without even being checked, thanks to Israel’s ministry. The people of Nigeria all love Israel Aggrey. They all say “Man of God and Apostle”. What an honor to say we know and love him.
We then went outside to where we were interviewed and questions were asked and answered by all of the Delegates. Just behind us was the huge billboard with Pastor Israel and Pastor Patricks picture on it with “Jesus,Fire from heaven, 2007. It was amazing!!!
Then we all piled into cars with a police escort. This was quite the adventure!!!! Israel was right when he told us about the traffic. The rule of thumb is Honk, Go and pray no one hits you as you merge into lanes that are not there!!!! I prayed to God and made a promise to not have road rage ever again in Kansas City. We have it so good.
Israel also told us the city never sleeps. How true. People were everywhere.
Then the best part of the trip. THE HOTEL!!!!!
THE HILLCREST HOTEL IN LAGOS
It is just one month old and hid back behind steel gates and security. You walk in and WOW!!!!
MARBLE FLOORS AND WALLS, CRYSTAL CHANDILEIRS AND BEAUTIFUL FOUNTAINS AND ART WORK.
We were all so pleasantly surprised. There were a lot of Israels people here to greet us and we had shouts of praise and prayer right in the hotel lobby. Not ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ here!!!!!! Israels people walk in holy authority and grace.
We got checked into our rooms with the best of service and tender care. Then we all went down to the elegant dining room. Wow!!! By midnight we all were full and tired so sleep was the next thing on our agenda.
Now it is Tuesday morning and a new day of rest and relaxation. Tomorrow our schedules start with a press conference at 10:00 A.M. So until tomorrow evening, keep looking up and keep us in your prayers daily.
IN HIS LOVE,
Jacki and All
P.S. Pictures will come tomorrow.
Today we meet Israels mother, sisters and children. What a joy that will be.
P.S. Israel and Patrick and our families and friends. We love you all and miss you very much.
5 comments:
Glad to here you made it safely... looking forward to more uodates and pictures. What an experience!
Congrats on the safe arrival!
Hi Jacki, so glad to hear from you. All of you have been in our hearts and prayers. Your descriptions of the people, the traffic, and your hotel bring back fond memories of my trips to Afria (a city in constant motion, wild rides w/taxi drivers, excellent service at the hotel). Their exotic fresh fruit is so good, you will want to eat lots of it while you're there. Please tell Isreal's people "thank you from all of us back home for taking good care of all of you. We are eagerly anticipating your next post.
Kathy
Glad to hear you guys made it safe and I'm reeeeeally glad to hear about the hotel (I'm taking notes) I just read about the traffic conditions today on a nigerian newspaper article (I was checking to see if they had any of your mugs on there since someone was alittle slow on updating the blog!!!)I'm excited to hear/see about your meeting with Isreal's family,it will be nice to put a face with the voice I've heard on the other end of the phone.I'm excited to hear how God is moving in the hearts of the African people, I wish you could get audio on this thing, I can't get "When African people pray it sounds like thunder out of my spirit!!!!! Amazing. Well we are praying for you guys and that God's will be done God Bless--Kimi --Oh and Jacki don't worry about the house I'm sure Kent can repair that hole in the wall and prasie the Lord only one of your plates got broken, I'm googleing to see if they still manufacture that pattern. What was that about road rage.......
Hi Mom,
Really miss you already. I am excited for you to do the work of God and come home!! I and the Cowdens and Kutera kids went to your pool yesterday and speaking for me and the Cowdens we are on fire ourselves, LOL. We look like beets!! Well I miss my friend on earth that I can talk about nothing with. I can't wait to talk to you. Katie Bug is going to VBS this week at Liane's church and I am filling in tonight singing, LIane has lost her voice.
Well have to go for now, Coty and I have diabetic class today ALL DAY, until we meet I love you so much and miss you bunches!! Tell Jack hello and Hope says Hi and she loves you. She just had breakfast and is licking my toes as I speak. Maybe I won't need a shower now, LOL.
I love you Mom!!!
Amy Jo
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