If you have ever been on a mission trip and taken pictures - this contest is for YOU!
Enter up to 2 pictures from ANY of your mission trips for a chance to win an Apple iPad 2, Apple iPod Touch or a Kindle Touch. It is absolutely free and will bring a spotlight to World Missions.
You can enter here or go to our Facebook page and click on the "Contest" button.
The winners will be selected at BREAKTHROUGH:WMA Conference 2012 by the independent panel of judges on March 29, 2012 in Branson, MO.
You do not have to be in attandance to win the proze. If you can not attend watch BREAKTHROUGH:WMA Conference 2012 and the award ecermony live via Livestram on our website.
There are times when the Lord allows you to see a glimpse of the BIG PICTURE (which is His plan) through small happening. Moments like this are precious - they can carry you through the challenging times...
On a warm lovely evening in Tbilisi, Georgia our team gathered by the van loaded with boxes of Bibles. Each team member picked as many as they could carry in both arms, then we dispersed in different directions. We were armed with two important words in Georgian language - "Bible", "for free" as we handed out the books.
This breathtakingly beautiful little known nation has suffered much from the political and economic upheavals in the recent years. Though Georgia as a nation has converted to Christianity in the 4th century under the decree from the king, very few Georgians today know Christ as the personal Lord and Savior. But after the years of hardship and struggle the hearts of the people there are so hungry for God!
A short road worker in a bright orange vest with a face darkened and shrunk by the long hours in the sun and wind came up to us. He had already received the Bible and was clutching it to his chest. He was very agitated, waving with his free hand, and we wondered if he came back to cause problems or argue.
He pulled on my sleeve and looked me intently in the eyes. "Why are you doing this?" he asked. "We want you to know that Jesus loves you". Suddenly tears welled up in his eyes: "This is the best gift anyone has ever given me". He asked for our permission to take a stack of remaining Bibles and we saw him across the street giving them to his crew while talking rapidly and pointing fingers towards our van.
Pastor Tollie Sutterfield and the road worker
There was the entire Great Commission wrapped in this small moment - someone shared the love of Jesus, another received it, and then ran to his people and shared with them. Somehow it confirmed that all the seeds that we planted during this trip - giving out gifts and Bibles in the orphanages, praying and loving on the widows and elderly in the nursing homes, preaching in the churches and encouraging the believers - were going to produce an abundant harvest in due time. The Lord's love will shine upon the nation of Georgia and there will be peace and prosperity as they turn to Him - this time not by the king's decree but from the depths of their hearts.
Anointed worship at the church in Rustavi lead by Rada Kakubava
Exciting testimonies of those touched by God during BREAKTHROUGH: WMA Conference 2011:
Praise God from whom all blessings flow! I just want to say that the spiritual seminar at Lodge of the Ozarks in Branson with the World Missions Alliance was an exciting time for my wife Charlotte and I. Since our time at the missions conference, blessings from our Lord have showered! In December of 2010, my wife became disabled due to a bad shoulder and could not work. During this time our car broke down and we were on foot relying on Christian friends to take us everywhere. Also, I was laid off the day after Christmas leaving us with unemployment benefits to rely on. We were forced to make a decision to move out of our home and into a motel room after eight years. After the conference, we have received a car for free from a Christian friend, Charlotte has gotten a new job where she will not need her upper body strength and I received a call that I will be going back to work soon. Charlotte also has been given the money we could not come up with for new glasses. We serve a great God!
John & Charlotte Wall, MO
Thank you to everyone who has continued to pray for Pastor Dolan's foot. It began to rapidly heal at the beginning of April. The doctors are astonished. They said "keep doing whatever you're doing."
Dave and Debra Dolan, IL
We came away with an even stronger desire to fulfill the mission Jesus has for us daily. Thank you for the great inspirational time.
Jay and Carol Bouma, AR
Just wanted to thank you, guys, for all the hard work to put on the conference. Ginger and I were truly blessed and thoroughly enjoyed meeting new Christian friends. Our first Branson experience was great. We will be coming back.
Have you ever wondered what Heaven looks like? A 6 year old child who had a visitation of heaven in a coma and returned with a message, describes it as "Perfect". His father, Kevin Malarkey, recorded the story is a best-selling book "The Boy Who Came Back From Heaven". He is speaking at WMA conference on April 6 at 7 pm at the Lodge of the Ozarks in Branson, MO.
This book is shaking up the publishing industry, not to mention the spiritual ideas of millions of readers according to World Net Daily.
"Critics and non-critics alike are calling them "inspiring," "uplifting" and "miraculous."
Kevin Malarkey and his 6-year old son Alex experienced a terrible car accident. Alex fell into a coma and was not expected to survive. During his coma he experienced a visitation of Heaven. Here's his description of what he remembers: "When I arrived in heaven, I was inside the gate. The gate was really tall, and it was white. It was very shiny, and it looked like it had scales like a fish. I was in the inner heaven and everything was brighter and more intense on the inside of the gate. It was perfect. Perfect is my favorite word for describing heaven." Alex is recovering remarkably well and hopes to be able to walk someday. His father recorded this extraordinary story as an encouragement to those who are facing trials and an inspiration to all who hope to spend eternity with Christ.
Mark your calendar, and plan to attend this exciting event. The book "The Boy who Came Back From Heaven" will be available for sale at the conference.
Here are some of the testimonies from people who read this fantastic story:
"I was blown away by tis book. Really makes you think and realize that everything you have heard about life after is more wonderful than you can imagine. Made me shiver but also made me feel really good. Have given to my friends to read."
"But the really amazing things the book said to me were all of Alex's descriptions of Angels and Heaven and Jesus, all that took place while he was there -- and much, much more! I love this book!"
"This book has given me boldness in my walk with Jesus."
"I was not only uplifted about the actual encounter about heaven but also with the way the family handled the situation. Also, the outpouring of people to be at the whole family's side throughout this terrible ordeal."
If you have not registered for the conference yet, click HERE to read more information and register.
