A Great South Bend Juvenile Testimony!!

Here's a cool testimony given by Margie Martin. Her and Tony (her husband [picture on left]) go in regularly to the South Bend Juvenile Correctional Facility as part of the Life Line team. They both are awesome ministers, they have a love and passion for the Lord and they both desire to spread the Word of God and see people come to Jesus.

Recently their son Steve [picture on right] who is back in town for the Christmas holidays was able to attended and minister to the youth in the facility! How cool is that!! Steve is an awesome young man who has devoted the last couple of years of his life being discipled and trained to make an impact for Christ. He is attending the Honor Academy in Texas, which is a discipleship program connected with teen mania. God worked it out and granted favor to allow Steve to come into the facility.

Let this testimony encourage you..

…. WOW!!! What an awesome time!! I am so glad we were able to take Steve in with us. They (the youth who attended the meeting) really connected with him and had lots of questions about the Honor Academy. Steve noticed as they came in that they had to re-enter the hallway again because they didn’t do it right the first time. He told them it is the same at the Honor Academy and how becoming self-disciplined is a benefit in life.

We talked about Christmas, and how Christ was the first gift ever given on the first Christmas ever. We talked about what it meant to be born in a manger… imagine, a KING in a food trough! And how God wants so desperately to connect with us that He was willing to do that. They had a lot of questions and we had great discussion time. A couple of them talked about demonic dreams they have been having and Tony and I both felt led to do a time of prayer before leaving. WOW! There were tears and broken hearts. As I prayed for them, I was overtaken by God’s love for them. It was powerful!

There was one young man (Edward, I think?) that I saw in the spirit as I prayed with him – he was a 10-foot tall warrior in full armor with a sword in hand. MAN! The prayer time went SO well that the guards came and released the guys to get their snacks and then let them come back for more prayer. J The young man that had been having demonic dreams was not ready to accept Christ yet, but we had a good discussion on how he, on his own, does not have the authority to overcome those, but through Christ, he will have all authority over the enemy. I encouraged him to call out to Jesus when he is afraid. I encouraged him that Christ will always be his defender when he is ready to allow Him to be Lord over his life.

Anyway… just wanted to update you. Thank you for the blessings!!

Margie

P.S. We had 19-20 guys!! The room was packed! It was awesome!

Praise God! God is reaching many of the young people at South Bend Juvenile Correction...**Anyone interested in going into minister with us. Please contact me as we are scheduling a orientation soon with new volunteers.

**Also, please keep us in prayer, for God to be glorified and Jesus to be exalted!
We minister in SB Juvy every Friday evening and every other Tuesday. Thanks so much..God bless!

~Steve
574-612-0555

Christmas Outreach was awesome!

The Christmas Outreach was totally incredible!

The lord allowed us favor to speak to more people this year then ever before. So many of the people we talked to were in need. So Many were laid off and hurting financially. Most all were very thankful for the blessing of the ham and Bible. The stuffed animals were a great blessing to the children.

One lady, named Irene, told me that "this was the most precious thing anyone has ever done for me." She was so thankful. We testified of God's greatness and prayed for her.

One group from our team met a lady who recently had heart surgery and the Lord had her ready to be reaped. As the team shared the Gospel to her, she repented and surrendered her life to Jesus!!..Praise God.

Jodi prayed for and ministered to a lady who recently lost her husband. She was so touched and blessed by the prayer.

All of us had so many great encounters and testimonies. We were able to testify of how God set us free and saved us! We laid our hands on many sick people, praying and believing God to heal and deliver. We were able to share the true meaning of Christmas and that is God sending the world a Savior named Jesus!!

**Also, Praise God!! All the fiances were met!! (plus some!)...God is so faithful.

Thanks everyone for your giving, support and prayers. To God be the glory!!

God bless

Steve & Jodi

2009 Ministry Team

Blessing a family

Giving out Bibles!

Some joyful Saints!!

GEARING UP FOR THE CHRISTMAS HAM OUTREACH

This December 12th, 2009 Life Line Outreach Ministries will again be stepping out to share the love of Jesus to our local area during our annual Christmas Ham Outreach.

This will be our fourth consecutive year blessing the poor and needy. We will be going into some very impoverished neighborhoods (trailer courts) giving out “free” 5 lb. canned Hams, a beautiful stuffed animal and a brand new Bible to every family we meet as we go door to door.

This year in Elkhart it has been a very challenging year for most because of the economy. Elkhart has been at the top or near the top of the statics of unemployed. So needless to say, we have a great opportunity to be a blessing and share a "tangible" gift of love to the people God leads us too.

Every door we go to we will be sharing Jesus with them and testifying of how God is the answer to our needs. Everyone will be offered prayer as we are trusting God to set the captives free and save souls. We are believing God for some great ministry as we meet so many different people.Would you please pray for this outreach. Pray that God would move and touch lives; to soften hearts and for the ministry team be anointed to share the love of Jesus with boldness as we speak the life-changing Gospel.

I would graciously like to ask you to pray and see if God would have you partner with us financially to minister these Christmas hams, stuffed animals and new Bibles.

All monies received will go directly to purchasing hams or a new Bible. The price for one 5lb. canned ham and a brand new Bible is approximately $11.00.

You can give using paypal you can donate on-line (click the on-line secure "Donate" button).

Or you can send your tax-deductible donations to:
Life Line Outreach Ministries
23060 Scottswood Ct. Elkhart, IN 46514

Thanks everyone & God Bless!

Steve Ignowski
574-612-0555

Harrison Street Outreach Was A Huge Success

The Harrison Street Outreach was a total blessing! We estimated that over 200 people came to enjoy a grilled hot dog and potatoes chips; the kids enjoyed the clowns who did some awesome face painting.

These outreaches are a way we can be blessing to some impoverished neighborhoods, plus it opens the doors to some great one on one witnessing and evangelism.

We were out on the Friday night before this outreach inviting and talking to the neighborhood people. Almost everyone we shared with on Friday night came to the Saturday outreach.

Below are some pictures with captions. Thanks everyone who prayed for this outreach and gave toward this.. You are a blessing!

~Steve Ignowski
574-612-0555

Lance and Raven Ministries assisted with the outreach. They are great warriors for Christ!

My Mom (Gerri) ministering to a lady at the outreach.

Kristen ministers to a family.

This man named Mike, who I met on Friday night, was soaking in the Word.

This young man named Ethan was a very troubled young man. God was working on him.

Sydney did a great job as a clown. The kids loved her.

This man named Cecil was given a New Testament Truckers Bible. He was a truck driver for 20 years until his accident. We prayed for him to be healed. God was dealing him.

Lance and Travis had some great ministry with some young pastor kids in this black GMC. They were really struggling with some things and Lace and Travis were able to share the word with them.
Here Al is ministering to a lady at our Free Bible table. We gave out 4 boxes of Bibles and tracts! Praise God!

Street Ministry This Friday Aug-28th

This Friday we will be out in the Harrison Street area, inviting people to the outreach we have planned for September 12th and witnessing the Gospel. Anyone interested in being part of this please call me. We will be meeting on Harrison Street (empty parking lot) across from Nickles Bread at 6:30pm

Thanks, God bless

~Steve

612-0555

STREET MINISTRY THIS FRIDAY

This Friday night (8-7-09) were heading back out to minister on the Streets. We will be meeting at our usual starting place, McDonald's parking lot on Main Street-Elkhart at 6:30pm. Bring some tracts if you want to pass them out..Hopefully we'll meet some folk from the outreach to follow up with. Be prayed up and ready! Any question call me. God bless! ~Steve 574-612-0555

**Also, a heads up-- were planning another outreach (a little smaller scale...lol..) toward the end of August. More info to come later.--We'll be targeting the Harrison Street area. So we'll be heading over in that direction on Friday as well.

BROKENNESS

Brokenness will be more of a requirement in the days to come. God is looking for broken vessels, to do His will. In fact, I believe He is insisting upon it more and more. God is wanting us to be a vessel fit for His glory to reside and for Him to trust us, brokenness needs to come.

I believe there is coming a time and is upon us, when we will begin to accept the refiners fire of God and actually ask for more of it. Especially those of us who have been given the revelation of just how precious that refinement is, knowing that it is bringing us forth as gold.

I liken this brokenness to the story of Mary who sat at the feet of Jesus as the pharisees rebuked her. She took the bottle of alabaster and “BROKE” the bottle and the seal so that she could anoint Jesus with her most precious gift. She wiped His feet with her tears as she poured out her love to Him. “We” are that bottle that needs to be broken. When broken, the fragrance of that brokenness will be so glorious before the Lord that it will rise to His nostrils and be most pleasing in His sight.

The breaking that God is wanting in us is the type that brings forth humility and a contrite spirit which is of greater worth in the sight of the King. Yes, we will face resistance from outside forces, but that will only cause us to push in closer to the Lord. For us to remain stagnant would be like death to us, for He is building within us an internal push for more of Him and we cannot remain still. Mundane routines are very hard for us to endure, for a fire is blazing within us, the fire of a revival!

Like the revivalists of old, we will encounter great difficulty. We may face impassable mountains, dense brush, intense heat, severe cold, we may battle sickness and disease, face wild animals, we may deal with hunger and thirst as well as enemies. You can be certain there was much fighting in the ranks….. It will take the strong to endure all this. The price is high, the cost is everything. Most of our battle will occur in the mind, but also in the natural and in the spiritual realm. But always keep in mind that the King of Kings goes before us and will light our path. If He is for us, who can be against us? He never said this walk would be easy. He only said, pick up your cross and follow Me.

He is still saying that today. May our spirit be quick to say, "Yes Lord, I will follow You wherever You lead".

Hallelujah! Praise God to the King....... The Lord will build His church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.

God Bless!

~Igy

Island Fest Outreach..It was Incredible!!

Hi Friends and Family-

The Island Fest Outreach Went incredible! We had well over one thousand attend. It was unbelievable! Thank everyone for their prayers and support. It was really non-stop ministry -the whole day.

Many people rededicated their lives to Christ. We had a few pray prayers of repentance for the first time. People were prayed for for their healing and deliverance...It was really incredible.

The Friday night street ministry which was instrumental in inviting so many to come to the outreach was also totally awesome. We had "Church" on many porches as we dialoged and shared the Word with so many. It was a great month of ministry.

Thanks for all the prayers...God bless!

Island Fest Outreach Pics Below:

FRIDAY NIGHT UPDATE

We had our Friday night meeting yesterday and it was awesome. A team of four of us went in and it is certainly no understatement to say that “God is working and touching lives of several young inmates”.

Last night we went in prepared to share on something totally different but the Holy Spirit changed things around in a good way as one the young inmates asked if it was “OK” to pray and ask God to kill someone? Of course, we said, “No, were not to ask God to kill people!” and that lead us into some real good ministry in dealing with unforgiveness.

We started out sharing the parable of the unmerciful servant (Matthew 18:21-35), where Jesus was asked how many times we should forgive? We then shared from Ephesians 4:26 where it says “not let the sun go down while you are still angry.” We shared how anger can lead to bitterness and how the devil tries to entrap and ensnare us in anger, rage, hatred, and how these things most often lead us into taking revenge. We talked about how it is the Lord who will deal with the wrongs, His way and His timing and how we need to trust God and pray for the people who wronged us. It was a great time of ministry.

The three guys (Darren, Jeremy and Justin) that came in with me to minister did a great job of sharing from their experiences and tying it into the Word. These three young guys are really on fire for Jesus and it was neat seeing how God is using these guys in a great way to minister and it seems that the young inmates relate well with these guys as they were listening intently as God was dealing with them.

At the tail end of the meeting we all prayed releasing any unforgiveness and anger we were holding on too. I lead the young inmates in a prayer asking the Lord to forgive any offenses they were not letting go of and to place them at the foot of the Cross asking the Lord to help them deal with them in love. It was powerful as God was touching their lives and cleansing hurt and pain. Praise God!!

Please keep these Friday night meetings in prayer. God is really doing a great work here and young lives are being changed.

**UPCOMING EVENTS:

Today and Next Saturday (4/11): Washington Gardens Outreach with RAVEN Midwest. Reaching the needy community with free grilled food, clothes, fellowship and most of all Jesus!

Thanks for praying!
God Bless!

Steve Ignowski
Life Line Outreach Ministries 612-0555

Ministry With Masters Commission at South Bend Juvenile Facility

The ministry at South Bend Juvenile yesterday was great!...I know people we praying because of the fact that entering into the facility went very smooth. Many times bringing in props, equipment and stuff into a full locked down prison can be time consuming and a frustrating ordeal-but it went very good. I know that God was in the midst from beginning to end. Also, the staff at the facility was great to work with. Many were thanking us for coming in they helped us out, they were cooperative and a blessing.

(Picture of Master Commission group)

The Masters Commission group did a great job. These young adults have a great heart to minister and evangelize. God is working big time in their lives. It was an honor to be ministering with them.

All 120+ young inmates attended the meeting. So it was a little noisy and rowdy at first. But some of the funnier skits at the beginning broke the ice and won the young inmates over and the more serious dramas were touching their hearts, as God was moving and drawing many. John, the leader of the group had a great word explaining the cross and the choice we as individuals need to make to follow Jesus. He tied his message into the last skit “daring to move” (a Switchfoot song)- it was powerful.

The prayer/altar time with the guys went great. Many came up for prayer. The young inmates I prayed with seemed very sincere and wanted God to help them in their struggles. We were able to invite many to attend the Life Line meetings we have every Friday. Many of the guys assured they would come to the meeting and learn more about Jesus. We must have prayed with at least half the guys or more as they kept coming up to all of us for prayer. It was powerful and the Holy Sprit was doing a work on so many.

Steve