The word of The LORD came to me in a strong way during our January 5 Sunday service, letting us know that this is our championship year! Since that time, I have been preaching about how to develop championship faith—a strong faith that refuses to quit until it sees the desired result! Hebrews 10:38-39 (New King James Version) is a powerful faith scripture that says: “Now the just shall live by faith; but if anyone draws back, My soul has no pleasure in him. But we are not of those who draw back to perdition, but of those who believe to the saving of the soul.” I like The Message Bible of verse 39: “But we’re not quitters who lose out. Oh, no! We’ll stay with it and survive, trusting all the way.” Our lives are sustained by an absolute trust in God and His WORD. No matter what your situation, just stop and remind yourself of God’s faithfulness. Then, stand on His WORD and receive exactly what you need. Philippians 4:19 in the Amplified Bible, Classic Edition says, “And my God will liberally supply (fill to the full) your EVERY need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” Say, “I take that by faith!” Thank you for your supply of the Spirit here at EMIC, and your willingness to pray for us! Pastor Terri and I are standing in agreement with you for the fullness of God’s provision in every area of your life. Say out loud, “My every need is met, every bill paid and every debt wiped out, with more than enough left over. I take that by the force of faith!” Faith is a powerful force of the re-created human spirit. “Faith is not the product of reason but of the reborn human spirit. It is not the product of the mind but of the heart. Faith is a power force, a tangible force and a conductive force. It will move and change things. It will change the human body. It will change your circumstances.”—Kenneth Copeland Let’s take a look at the various forces of faith. Faith Force No. 1: THE POWER TO REMOVE Mark 11:22-23 says: “And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou REMOVED, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.” Faith has the power to remove the mountains in our lives. What obstacles are staring you in the face? What needs to be moved out of the way that hinders your walk with God? Say, “Mountain, in the Name of Jesus—be REMOVED, and be cast into the sea RIGHT NOW!” Faith Force No. 2: THE POWER TO RECEIVE In Mark 11:24, Jesus said, “Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe ye RECEIVE them, and ye shall have them.” The Greek definition of receive means “to take with much force; to seize with a grip which cannot be shaken off.” For instance, according to Proverbs 4:20-23, the force of faith that comes from The WORD of God and into your heart brings life and health to your flesh. Above all that you do, keep your heart full of The WORD. Why? Because out of the heart come the forces, or issues, necessary to live this life successfully. Diligently protect and nourish your spirit. Feed your heart with God’s WORD, and the force of faith will issue out of your heart and work whenever it is needed. Faith Force No. 3: THE POWER TO RELEASE In Mark 11:25, Jesus declared, “And when ye stand praying, forgive (or you could say the word “RELEASE” ) if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive (RELEASE) you [of] your trespasses.” It takes the force of faith to release unforgiveness. Hebrews 12:1-2 tells us to “lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith.” “Father, by the force of faith in Jesus’ Name and in His WORD, I RELEASE everyone of every offense, hurt and evil thing done to me. I cut that cord of offense or unforgiveness holding me, and I let it go forever! I am free!” Faith Force No. 4: THE POWER TO RAISE UP We will be celebrating the resurrection of Jesus on April 20. God’s faith was the power that RAISED UP Jesus from the pit of hell. He shouted, “It is enough! The price has been paid. Loose Him and let Him go!” Romans 8:11 tells us: “But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that RAISED UP Christ from the dead shall also quicken [make alive] your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.” According to Ephesians 2:6 (NKJV), Jesus “RAISED US UP TOGETHER, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus.” Whatever needs to be removed, received, released or raised up in your life, do it with the force of faith. Seize it with a grip which cannot be shaken off. Remember, you are an undefeated champion in Christ because of what Jesus did for us. Releasing the force of faith with you, Pastor George
The word of The LORD came to me in a strong way during our January 5 Sunday service, letting us know that this is our championship year! Since that time, I have been preaching about how to develop championship faith—a strong faith that refuses to quit until it sees the desired result! Hebrews 10:38-39 (New King James Version) is a powerful faith scripture that says: “Now the just shall live by faith; but if anyone draws back, My soul has no pleasure in him. But we are not of those who draw back to perdition, but of those who believe to the saving of the soul.” I like The Message Bible of verse 39: “But we’re not quitters who lose out. Oh, no! We’ll stay with it and survive, trusting all the way.” Our lives are sustained by an absolute trust in God and His WORD. No matter what your situation, just stop and remind yourself of God’s faithfulness. Then, stand on His WORD and receive exactly what you need. Philippians 4:19 in the Amplified Bible, Classic Edition says, “And my God will liberally supply (fill to the full) your EVERY need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” Say, “I take that by faith!” Thank you for your supply of the Spirit here at EMIC, and your willingness to pray for us! Pastor Terri and I are standing in agreement with you for the fullness of God’s provision in every area of your life. Say out loud, “My every need is met, every bill paid and every debt wiped out, with more than enough left over. I take that by the force of faith!” Faith is a powerful force of the re-created human spirit. “Faith is not the product of reason but of the reborn human spirit. It is not the product of the mind but of the heart. Faith is a power force, a tangible force and a conductive force. It will move and change things. It will change the human body. It will change your circumstances.”—Kenneth Copeland Let’s take a look at the various forces of faith. Faith Force No. 1: THE POWER TO REMOVE Mark 11:22-23 says: “And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou REMOVED, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.” Faith has the power to remove the mountains in our lives. What obstacles are staring you in the face? What needs to be moved out of the way that hinders your walk with God? Say, “Mountain, in the Name of Jesus—be REMOVED, and be cast into the sea RIGHT NOW!” Faith Force No. 2: THE POWER TO RECEIVE In Mark 11:24, Jesus said, “Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe ye RECEIVE them, and ye shall have them.” The Greek definition of receive means “to take with much force; to seize with a grip which cannot be shaken off.” For instance, according to Proverbs 4:20-23, the force of faith that comes from The WORD of God and into your heart brings life and health to your flesh. Above all that you do, keep your heart full of The WORD. Why? Because out of the heart come the forces, or issues, necessary to live this life successfully. Diligently protect and nourish your spirit. Feed your heart with God’s WORD, and the force of faith will issue out of your heart and work whenever it is needed. Faith Force No. 3: THE POWER TO RELEASE In Mark 11:25, Jesus declared, “And when ye stand praying, forgive (or you could say the word “RELEASE” ) if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive (RELEASE) you [of] your trespasses.” It takes the force of faith to release unforgiveness. Hebrews 12:1-2 tells us to “lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith.” “Father, by the force of faith in Jesus’ Name and in His WORD, I RELEASE everyone of every offense, hurt and evil thing done to me. I cut that cord of offense or unforgiveness holding me, and I let it go forever! I am free!” Faith Force No. 4: THE POWER TO RAISE UP We will be celebrating the resurrection of Jesus on April 20. God’s faith was the power that RAISED UP Jesus from the pit of hell. He shouted, “It is enough! The price has been paid. Loose Him and let Him go!” Romans 8:11 tells us: “But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that RAISED UP Christ from the dead shall also quicken [make alive] your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.” According to Ephesians 2:6 (NKJV), Jesus “RAISED US UP TOGETHER, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus.” Whatever needs to be removed, received, released or raised up in your life, do it with the force of faith. Seize it with a grip which cannot be shaken off. Remember, you are an undefeated champion in Christ because of what Jesus did for us. Releasing the force of faith with you, Pastor George
Train like a faith champion with these FREE products from Kenneth Copeland and messages by Pastor George Pearsons. Watch your faith come alive in 2025! 2025 is our championship year! Just like in sports, in order to have a championship year, you have to prepare ahead of time through training. You don’t just walk onto the basketball court or the football field without spending much time in preparation. Join our coaches for the year, Pastors George and Terri Pearsons, as they train you in how to locate your faith, develop your faith, and release your faith to meet your needs, as well as others’. You and those around you can be part of a winning team in God, and enjoy 2025 as your championship year! Train Like a Champion With FREE Audio Teachings by Kenneth Copeland We want to bless you with the FREE audio teachings by Kenneth Copeland below to help you train like a faith champion! Simply click the download button and these audio files will download to your device. Faith: How It Works MP3 (audio download)
Welcome to 2025! It truly is the year that we will come ALIVE! Pastor Terri and I have a very high expectation for all that will take place in the lives of our congregation. Here is a great scripture for you as we step into this new year. Psalms 65:11-13 (New Living Translation) says, “You crown the year with a bountiful harvest; even the hard pathways overflow with abundance. The grasslands of the wilderness become a lush pasture, and the hillsides blossom with joy. The meadows are clothed with flocks of sheep, and the valleys are carpeted with grain. They all shout and sing for joy!” Thank you for your faithfulness to bring your supply of the Spirit to our EMIC services. We are so thankful for you! We are in agreement with you and believe you receive a massive, record-breaking harvest. According to Philippians 4:19 (Amplified Bible, Classic Edition), “My God will liberally supply (fill to the full) your every need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” As I was praying over this letter, I heard the Spirit of God shout on the inside, VICTORY OVER LACK! The definition of lack is to “fall short, come behind, be destitute and deficient.” It also means “to exist in a state of being without and not having enough.” Lack is very much part of the curse of the Law. Deuteronomy 28:38-40 (NLT) is a picture of total lack. It says, “You will plant much but harvest little, for locusts will eat your crops. You will plant vineyards and care for them, but you will not drink the wine or eat the grapes, for worms will destroy the vines. You will grow olive trees throughout your land, but you will never use the olive oil, for the fruit will drop before it ripens.” Verse 42-44 says, “Swarms of insects will destroy your trees and crops. The foreigners living among you will become stronger and stronger, while you become weaker and weaker. They will lend money to you, but you will not lend to them. They will be the head, and you will be the tail!” Jesus has delivered us from the curse of lack! Galatians 3:13-14 (New King James Version) tells us that, “Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written, ‘Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree’), that THE BLESSING of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.” Take a look at THE BLESSING: “The LORD will command THE BLESSING on you in your STOREHOUSES and in all to which you set your hand, and He will BLESS you in the land which The LORD your God is giving you” (Deuteronomy 28:8, (NKJV). I really like what verse 11 in the AMPC declares. I use this quite often when believing God for supernatural provision. It says, “And The LORD shall make you have a SURPLUS OF PROSPERITY”! When we believe God, stand on His WORD, give and tithe in faith—we will NOT fall short, come behind, be destitute, be without, or deficient, in anything or in any way! Here are some outstanding scriptures to stand on to solidify our VICTORY OVER LACK. Deuteronomy 2:7 (NLT) —For The LORD your God has BLESSED you in everything you have done. He has watched your every step through this great wilderness. During these forty years, The LORD your God has been with you, and you have lacked nothing. Luke 22:35 (GOD’S WORD Translation)—“Then Jesus said to them, ‘When I sent you out without a wallet, traveling bag, or sandals, you didn’t lack anything, did you?’ ‘Not a thing!’ They answered.” James 1:2-4 (NKJV) —“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” (The Message says, “Not deficient in any way.”) Psalm 34:10 (AMPC) —“The young lions lack food and suffer hunger, but they who seek (inquire of and require) The LORD [by right of their need and on the authority of His WORD], none of them shall lack any beneficial thing.” Psalm 37:25 (AMPC) —“I have been young and now am old, yet have I not seen the[uncompromisingly] righteous forsaken or their seed begging bread.” 2 Corinthians 9:8 (AMPC) —“And God is able to make all grace (every favor and earthly BLESSING) come to you in abundance, so that you may always and under all circumstances and whatever the need be self-sufficient [possessing enough to require no aid or support and FURNISHED IN ABUNDANCE for EVERY good work and charitable donation].” (The Revised Standard Version says, “You may always have enough of everything.”) Say this out loud: “I am redeemed from the curse of lack. The LORD supplies all my need. I have enough money and resources to do everything I need to do with much left over. No lack—only abundance. I attack lack with my declaration of faith. I have VICTORY OVER LACK!” WE HAVE VICTORY OVER LACK! Pastor George
Merry Christmas to you and yours! I have a high expectation that this will be the very best Christmas you have ever experienced. Thank you so much for BLESSING us at EMIC with your supply of the Spirit. I have been praying over the congregation and am expecting the manifestation of Psalm 65:11-13 to come alive before the end of this year. The New Living Translation declares, “You crown the year with a bountiful harvest; even the hard pathways overflow with abundance. The grasslands of the wilderness become a lush pasture, and the hillsides blossom with joy. The meadows are clothed with flocks of sheep, and the valleys are carpeted with grain. They all shout and sing for joy!” Say, “I receive that in Jesus’ Name!” “2025 Will Come Alive” is a word The LORD gave Brother Copeland regarding this upcoming year. John 10:10 tells us, “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” I like the Amplified Bible, Classic Edition that says, “I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows).” The Message tells us that Jesus was born so we “can have real and eternal life, more and better life than [we] ever dreamed of.” In the Greek, the word life is zoe. It is defined as “the God kind of life.” It expresses the highest and best which belongs to us in Christ. It is “life in the absolute sense.” There are no imperfections to the life of God—it is perfect, total and complete. There are no limitations to the life of God—it is over, above and beyond. There is no contamination to the life of God—it is pure, clean and holy. There is no darkness, death, disease, lack or fear in the life of God. There is only light, life, health, prosperity and faith. Jesus said in John 10:10 that He was born so we could have the gift of eternal life. The main theme in the Gospel of John as well as 1 John, is eternal life. The words “eternal life” appear 17 times in John’s gospel. For instance, John 3:15-16 (New King James Version) tells us “that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” The reason Jesus was born was to bring the very life of God into our spirit man. Mark Hankins once said that if we could have a spiritual X-ray, we would see the very same life in us that’s in Jesus. The life that is in our spirits is the same life that’s in God. It’s called “Resurrection life.” It’s the God kind of life dwelling inside us that makes us overcomers! We know that “eternal life” is living with God forever. However, we experience eternal life right here on earth. It is in both the number of years we live as well as the quality of those years. There is a quality of life God wants us to experience today. Psalm 91:16 in the NKJV declares, “With long life I will satisfy him, and show him My salvation.” We receive the gift of eternal life when we make Jesus Christ The LORD of our lives. It is the life of God Himself that comes into our spirits and makes us new creations. It is a new kind of life. The very moment God’s life comes into our spirits, our lives begin to change. Acknowledge the life of God that is inside you right now by saying this out loud: I received Jesus as my LORD and Savior. His life has been imparted into my spirit, soul and body. The absolute life of God is working in me right now. I am getting stronger every day. I am supercharged with eternal life. The length of my life is increasing. The quality of my life is improving. 2025 is coming alive in me RIGHT NOW! Galatians 2:20 in the NKJV reveals that we “have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer [we] who live, but Christ lives in [us]; and the life which [we] now live in the flesh [we] live by faith in the Son of God, who loved [us] and gave Himself for [us].” Remember, Jesus was born so we could experience the fullness of the life of God right here on earth. Celebrating Christmas with YOU! Pastor George
Build Yourself an Ark! In today’s uncertain times, it’s imperative to be prepared, not only naturally but also spiritually. We have put together some resources below to help you build yourself an ark of God’s protection that will weather any storm! First, download Your Promise of Protection by Gloria Copeland and No Fear Here by Pastor George Pearsons. These books will help you put your faith in God’s promises of protection found in Psalm 91 and stand in victory over fear. You can trust God to keep you no matter what is happening around you! Next, download our Basic Disaster Supplies Kit, which includes recommended items to have on hand at your place of residence in case of an emergency. Together, we stand and declare Psalm 91:2, “I will say of The Lord, He is my Refuge and my Fortress, my God; on Him I lean and rely, and in Him I confidently trust!”
This is the time of year when we celebrate our national Thanksgiving holiday. We remember the goodness of God and how He has taken such good care of us. I am reminded of Philippians 4:6-7 that tells us to “be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” The word thanksgiving in the Greek is defined as “expressions of gratitude and appreciation.” I so appreciate the honor of pastoring Eagle Mountain International Church. And I am grateful for all the support from our congregation. Thank you for your faithfulness to pray for our church and congregation. We are thankful for you and the supply of the Spirit you bring. Pastor Terri and I are in agreement that your needs are met, your bills are paid, and you have plenty left over to BLESS others! I’d like to share an experience Pastor Keith Moore had with The LORD that I believe will supremely BLESS your life. The LORD spoke something to him a number of years ago during a time of being quiet and waiting on Him. Part of Keith’s responsibility at Kenneth Hagin Ministries was to teach Healing School. He had started out by simply helping. As time went by, Healing School was turned over to him. During that time, The LORD taught Keith to get quiet and meditate on The WORD before those sessions. The result would be a stronger anointing and greater utterance. He would also fast his breakfast and lunch on the days designated for the laying on of hands, and again get quiet before The LORD to prepare himself. The LORD spoke to Keith’s heart during one of those times, asking him a question: Keith, would you like to know how to increase your capacity to receive from Me? Pastor Keith replied, “Yes, yes and please, yes!” He shared that this question from The LORD can tell us much about ourselves. First, though our capacity to receive from The LORD is unlimited, not everyone is on the same level of receiving. It’s not because God is a respecter of persons or that He is playing favorites. The limitation is based on our ability to receive. This was illustrated in a situation where Pastor Keith wanted to give someone something very precious. When he presented it, the man asked, “How much does it cost?” Brother Keith said, “Nothing. I’m giving it to you as a gift.” The man replied, “I can’t receive this.” Keith said, “Yes, you can. Just open your hands, and I’ll turn it loose.” The man said, “I can’t receive it.” Keith said, “You can if you will.” The man ended up not receiving the gift Keith wanted to give him. We are in the same position with God. We can only enjoy what we have the capacity to receive. We don’t all have the same capacity to receive from God, but we have the same ultimate potential. The LORD’s answer to increase Keith’s capacity to receive was to: Cultivate a lifestyle of thanksgiving. This simply means to recognize every good thing God does for us, and express gratitude to Him. It doesn’t happen automatically. We must develop our “thank-er” to such a degree that we thank Him all the time. Here are some scriptures I paraphrased for you to offer thanksgiving: Ephesians 5:20—I always give thanks for all things unto God and the Father in the Name of my LORD Jesus Christ. Colossians 2:7—I am rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith as I have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving. Colossians 3:17—Whatsoever I do in word or deed, I do all in the Name of The LORD Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by Him. 1 Thessalonians 5:18—I give thanks in everything. For this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for me. Hebrews 13:15—By Him, therefore, I offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of my lips giving thanks to His Name. “Father, we thank You for all You have done, all You are doing, and all You are going to do in our lives. We commit to cultivating a lifestyle of thanksgiving. From this point forward, we will thank You for who You are in our lives. In Jesus’ Name. Amen!” Thankful for YOU! Pastor George
It’s finally here! The election seemed so far away and, now it is right around the corner. Early voting begins this month. Pastor Terri and I fully intend to exercise our God-given right to cast our vote in this most crucial presidential election. The president is not the only one running for office. We are looking at local, state and federal elections as well. We will be voting for senators, representatives, governors, mayors, judges and a number of propositions. We have been fervently praying over these elections, sowing seed and believing God like never before. Thank you for your participation and supply of the spirit in these most important days. We are believing God for your increase and abundance! I want to remind you about our September fast. The LORD spoke a clear word to us. He said: Take authority over election corruption. Believe Me for an awakening to God and an outpouring, the likes of which have never seen before! Now it’s time for us to cast our votes. There are some who are concerned about whether their ballot will be corrupted and end up where they didn’t want it to be. First of all, if you’re a tither, you have “Tither’s Rights.” According to Malachi 3:11, the devourer is rebuked, and that includes him being rebuked from off your vote—because your vote is your seed, and it will be planted in the exact place where you intend it to go! What do we say to the “no-voters”? Read this very important word from The LORD through Kenneth Copeland that is quite sobering: I will, saith The LORD, hold you responsible for voting for whom I tell you to vote. And you can’t get out of it by not voting. I will hold you responsible for voting for the wrong one if you do that. You have taken the devil’s part by not voting at all. Who exactly is the wrong one? Together, as a church, we are aware of where each political party’s platform stands. We know one align with God’s WORD. And, we have also identified which platform runs contrary to God’s WORD on so many levels. One of the biggest and most significant issues is abortion. And we know exactly which party stands for abortion on all levels. Again, here is a word that Brother Copeland shared with me some years ago concerning the seriousness of voting for a party that supports abortion: Those who vote for politicians knowing their immoral policies and platforms and illegal acts had better repent. They are partners with those politicians and will be responsible for and an accomplice to every baby’s death. So, here it is, plain and simple: By not voting at all, you will be held responsible for the party that stands for abortion—an act which runs totally contrary to God’s WORD. By not voting at all, you automatically default to the party that violates Scripture. Deuteronomy 30:19 (New King James Version) says, “I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, BLESSING and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live.” There is life in the womb. Scripture clearly states that fact. Psalm 139:13-16 (New Living Translation) says: “You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother’s womb. Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it. You watched me as I was being formed in utter seclusion, as I was woven together in the dark of the womb. You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your BOOK. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed.” “Father, we commit to You to go to the polls and VOTE LIFE! We take authority over the devil who has come to steal, kill and destroy. Jesus came that we might have life and have it more abundantly. All forms of abortion must stop. We hold the key to stopping it with our vote. And we will do our part in this election, in Jesus’ Name!” See you at the polls, Pastor George PS. Be sure to take your Voting Confession Card to the polls. They are available online at EMIC.ORG/VOTE. My voting booth becomes a sanctuary when I enter it. I declare what is on my card. I pray in the spirit. I worship The LORD and thank Him for the privilege and honor it is to cast my vote. I pray over EVERY candidate—even the ones I’m not voting for. I believe for their salvation and claim their protection and healing. It takes me a little longer than the normal voting time, but it’s worth every minute praying for the greatest awakening we have ever seen in our nation!
Second Corinthians 2:14 (Amplified Bible, Classic Edition) is a great scripture to use for the upcoming elections. “But thanks be to God, Who in Christ always leads us in triumph [as trophies of Christ’s victory] and through us spreads and makes evident the fragrance of the knowledge of God everywhere.” Our God is LORD and King. He will have His way with the United States of America. We are partnered together with Him as we pray and vote. Our vote is our voice, and we will be heard. Our vote is our seed, and we will reap a godly harvest. And we will prosper regardless of the economy. Philippians 4:19 (AMPC) says, “And my God will liberally supply (fill to the full) your every need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” Thank you for your faithfulness to EMIC and our congregation! Pastor Terri and I so appreciate your participation and faithfulness to our church and what we stand for. We believe that you and your family are BLESSED beyond measure, and whatever you set your hand to will prosper. We declare that your needs are met with plenty left over! The elections are right around the corner. Make sure you are registered to vote. In Texas, your voter registration must be postmarked thirty days before Election Day! You can register this Sunday in the EMIC lobby! Proverbs 29:2 (AMPC) tells us, “When the [uncompromisingly] righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked man rules, the people groan and sigh.” This scripture was written during a time when kings ruled the land of Israel—some good, and some bad. Good kings feared The LORD and did that which was pleasing in His sight. Bad kings did not fear God and did that which was evil in His sight. The entire country did better when godly kings were in charge. For instance, King Jehoshaphat’s righteous stand affected the surrounding lands. Second Chronicles 17:10 tells us, “And the fear of The LORD fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that were around Judah, so they made no war against Jehoshaphat.” Here are several examples of evil kings: Omri did what was evil in The LORD’s sight. He was more evil than any of the kings before him. Even the people provoked the anger of the LORD. Then Omri’s son Ahab, who ruled after him, also did what was evil in The LORD’s sight. His marriage to Jezebel made conditions even worse. Praise God for good and righteous kings! The LORD said that David was a man after His own heart. He was determined to fulfill God’s will. Hezekiah was also pleasing in The LORD’s sight. He trusted in The LORD. He removed the pagan shrines, smashed the sacred pillars and broke up the bronze serpent. Second Kings 18:5 in the New Living Translation says, “There was no one like him among the kings of Judah, either before or after his time.” King Josiah also did what was pleasing in The LORD’s sight. We are no longer in Old Covenant times when self-appointed kings reigned. That’s why the Declaration of Independence was written. Enough was enough! The colonists were fed up with living under the tyrannical thumb of King George of England. Get this straight: The United States of America is not ruled by a king! We have been given the right and privilege to choose our own officials through fair and uncorrupted elections. Through our vote, we choose our mayors, governors, senators, representatives, judges and our president. If we don’t like the way our country is headed, we are to change its course in prayer and the voting booth. I am encouraging all our EMIC congregation, e-members and KCM Partners to stand and to pray in faith, and then VOTE IN FAITH! Let’s pray together over these upcoming elections: “Father, in the Name of Jesus, we pray over our nation and the upcoming elections. We believe we receive leaders who follow the same criteria as the good leaders of old. Our leaders will fear God and do what is pleasing in the sight of The LORD. We declare there will be absolutely zero corruption in this election, and those who try to corrupt it will be stopped, caught and prosecuted. We take our place in our stand of faith, pray and vote righteously. Amen. So be it!” God Bless the United States of America, Pastor George
Pastor George Pearsons – August 2023 We are in the eighth month of “the Year of More and More, and More and More.” This word from The LORD through Brother Copeland tells us that it will be a year of more finances, more healings, more miracles, more outpourings, more people coming to Jesus, and more good things happening. Let’s receive that by faith . The LORD also said, “In 2024, we are standing on VICTORY’S shore. We launch into the deep and a great harvest we will reap.” Pastor Terri and I so appreciate your dedication to EMIC and the supply of the Spirit you bring to our services and events! We believe The LORD will supply your every need, and Psalm 115:14 tells us: “The LORD shall increase you more and more, you and your children.” Receive that BLESSING for you, your children, and your children’s children! Praying for Our Children Our children have a destiny to fulfill . You and I have a most crucial responsibility in the fulfillment of that destiny. The most important thing we can do for our children is to pray for them and speak God’s WORD over their lives. Throughout this letter, I will be quoting passages from a book entitled Prayers That Prevail for Your Children. The chapter that I am focusing on is called “The Living Legacy of Godly Parents.” It says: “Praying for our children is a primary parental responsibility. More profoundly, it is a ministry of eternal proportions. Through prayer, we make an investment in the lives of our children that will pay rich dividends in their futures, the lives of their children, and in all succeeding generations.” A Biblical Example – Samuel Samuel is a First Covenant example . He became a powerful prophet of God and was a voice for the coming of Jesus. He had a mother who prayed for him and dedicated his life to the service of The LORD. He was truly a “child of prayer.” According to 1 Samuel 1:27–28 , Hannah declared: “For this child I prayed; and The LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of Him: Therefore also I have lent (returned) him to The LORD.” Richards and Hildebrand quote E. M. Bounds : “Samuel came into this world and was given existence in direct answer to prayer. He was born of a praying mother whose heart was full of earnest desire for a son. He came into life under prayer surroundings, and his first months in this world were spent in direct contact with a woman who knew how to pray.” Timothy is a Second Covenant example. Paul wrote to him during a particularly difficult time in his ministry. By way of encouragement, Paul called to remembrance “the unfeigned (sincere) faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that is in thee also” (2 Timothy 1:5). Timothy had a praying mother and grandmother. (What an unbeatable combination!) They believed God for the fulfillment of his ministry. Their prayers worked. Timothy became a major figure in the Bible who is known for his faithful service to the great Apostle Paul. The effects of their prayers have lived on for generations. Pastor Terri and I have prayed over our children all their lives. We endeavored to train them up in the way that they should go (Proverbs 22:6). We are now praying over our grandchildren in the same way. We believe they will run their race, keep the faith and finish their course! The following are just a few of the paraphrased scriptures that Terri and I have used. Speak them out loud over the children of our church. We will see our words become flesh when we pray God’s WORD in faith: Isaiah 49:25 (NKJV)—God will contend with him who contends with us, and He will save our children. Isaiah 54:13 (AMPC)—Our children are disciples taught by The LORD and obedient to His will, and great shall be the peace and undisturbed composure of our children. Philippians 1:6 (AMPC)—We are convinced and sure of this very thing, that He Who began a good work in our children will continue until the day of Jesus Christ [right up to the time of His return], developing [that good work] and perfecting and bringing it to full completion in them. Psalm 112:2—Our children shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be BLESSED. This is just a start. Research scriptures about children and begin to build your own arsenal to confess and pray. Spend time praying in the spirit over your children. Allow the Holy Spirit to talk to you about them. I can remember specific things that were revealed to us about our children by the Holy Spirit. Back then, our children did not always appreciate the Holy Spirit for “telling on them,” but they appreciate it now! “Father, I pray over the lives of our children and believe that they are protected, directed and will walk out their perfect callings. We all receive a greater sensitivity in helping to mold them into the image of our LORD Jesus Christ. I pray over this new school year and believe that our children are increasing in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and man. They are kind, loving, respectful, obedient and honorable to authority. We return them to the service of our LORD. In Jesus’ Name we pray.” Praise God for our children, Pastor George PS. I am really excited to announce that Nancy Dufresne will be our special guest speaker on Sunday, Sept. 22! P.PS. The elections are coming sooner than we think. Early voting in some states begins up to 46 days before the election. I am calling for a corporate 14-day Daniel Fast for the nation beginning Sunday, Sept. 8 and concluding Saturday, Sept. 21. More information to come. 1 Prayers That Prevail for Your Children, Clift Richards and Lloyd Hildebrand (Tulsa: Victory House, 1994) pages 53-55. 2 Prayer and Praying Men, E.M. Bounds (Radford, Virginia: Wilder Publications).
