The Father’s Love International Ministries Inc. Newsletter
Grace and Peace to you and yours!
It’s hard to believe we are at the end of the first month of 2022! In some ways, this month seemed to drag on, and in other ways, it flew by! Has anyone else ever experienced that? It seems when we are waiting on the Lord for a breakthrough, it moves like molasses. For example, this month my grandson turned 4 months old in the hospital because of a bad stomach infection. They never could accurately diagnose it, but it was a very long 11 days. My husband and I took his 3-year-old brother while mom and dad took turns caring for the baby (who needed 24-hour vigilant care in the hospital). During that same time, I was scheduled to have a knee/SI joint procedure and had to push that back a week (fortunately, my doctor had an opening and could accommodate the change).
The baby got better and went home, praise God! Everyone got settled and then I had my procedure. The first few days afterward were rough (my husband took great care of me), but I am doing well and start physical therapy this week. I’m looking forward to being mobile again!
If you don’t know, I have been doing a Zoom Bible study on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Standard time and start a new series called, “The Kingdom of Heaven Is Like…” this week (February 3). If you are interested in joining us, please let me know. This year we have a keyword from the Lord and it is “LISTEN”. We can hear something but not really listen, so we want to dig deeper into that!
If you gave to this ministry in 2021, thank you so much! I emailed all receipts last week, so if you donated and did not get your receipt, please let me know.
It is my hope that you have a very blessed 2022. Remember, God has not given us a spirit of fear. He has given us His love – through His Son, Christ Jesus. He has given His power – the power that not only created the universe and everything in it, but the power that raised Jesus from the dead! That power is working in and through us by the Holy Spirit. And God has also given us a sound and well-balanced mind – the mind of Christ. That is a lot to be thankful for and gives us reason to walk confidently. Glory! May Jesus find us IN HIM and doing what He has asked us to do when He returns. Amen!
In the Father’s love,
Rev. Judy A Bauman
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URGENT MISSION UPDATE: CAN YOU HELP WITH MAYFIELD, KENTUCKY’S RECOVERY?
If you are like me, times of disaster move you to help!
In September 2001, I met a man in NYC at the Family Assistance Center who was part of an organization called Christian Disaster Response (CDR). He and I were volunteers there for different organizations, but we had an instant connection.
CDR is an organization that I am pleased to recommend when it comes to giving donations in times of disaster. After going through their training, I know they operate with excellence. Their teams of volunteers raise their own support, and since no one takes a salary, all donations go directly to the needs of the victims! On the ground, they pray with people who desire prayer, but they do not go to disaster sites to make converts of those traumatized by their circumstances. They go in to help. That is something I really appreciate and respect.
If you want to help the community of Mayfield and surrounding areas that have endured unthinkable tragedy from the tornado outbreak, there is no one I would recommend more than this team. You can give your gift directly to them at https://cdresponse.org/2021/12/14/mayfield-kentucky-tornado-relief/ (They don’t have a lot written on the website because their webmaster has been stuck in Albania since March 2020, but do feel free to contact CDR’s director, Dr. Ron Patterson, for more information.)
I will also be taking donations through my website if you prefer to send a gift together. Both are tax-deductible.
TODAY IS MY ANNIVERSARY – THIS MONTH IS MY ANNIVERSARY!
Three years ago today, my second book, Jewels from the Harvest, was published! The date of publication was such a surprise. God did something through it that has had a significant and powerful impact on me! The date coincides with the tragic date my father passed away. This “gift” from the Lord God took a date, February 5th, one the enemy used to torment me, and turned it into a significant blessing. He is so good!
On top of that, February 12th is the 24th Anniversary of surrendering my life to the Lord! (That testimony can be read here: https://thefathersloveim.org/_a_valentine_from_heaven)
ON TOP OF THAT, it is the 14th Anniversary of The Father’s Love Int’l Ministries, Inc on February 20th!
So to celebrate, I am offering both of my books, which retail for $14.99 for only $10 each. They can be purchased individually or together. In Jewels from the River and Jewels from the Harvest, I chronicle encounters that reveal both a personal, engaging side of Jesus, as well as He majestic sovereignty! In these books, I represent you. I represent the ekklesia. I represent the Body of Christ. So I hope you will come and join the Lord with me at the River – where deep calls unto deep and see what He has to say!
Thank you for joining your heart with ours in the work of the Father’s Love Int’l Ministries, Inc. It means a lot to have your support in what God is doing through this ministry. We know that if we seek the Lord, we will find Him when we search for Him with all of our heart. It is God’s promise, and I’m so thankful.
This year, though we’ve largely been staying in place, I’ve been able to reach out to people around the globe through the Jewels from Judy blog, encouraging others through social media, and the Thursday morning Zoom Bible study. Praise God we have learned new ways to keep in touch in 2020 and were able to continue sharing the Good News of the Father’s love. There is no greater need than that of the Gospel of Jesus! What the enemy means for harm, God will use for good. I’m so grateful for all God is doing in and through our lives! He has so much more for us! I pray we can continue doing HIS kingdom work together in the year(s) to come. As they say, “Many hands make work light,” and your contributions have lightened my load. Thank you!
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Dear Friends of The Father's Love International Ministries,
First, I want to thank all of you who have stood with me through 2019. Your prayers and contributions have made all the difference and kept the lampstand light burning for FLM. I am looking forward to see what God has in store for us in the coming days. I want to encourage you to keep your eyes looking up to where your help comes! He will work all things together for good. How He does it is a mystery, but it is HIS promise!
Today, the last day of 2019 and the last day of this decade, I was seeking the Lord and the letter to Ephesus in Revelation 2 stood out to me. Though the church was given credit for what they did right, the Lord admonishes them saying, “you have left your first love.” He goes on to counsel them to “repent and do the deeds you did at first…” When I read this, I asked the Lord if there were deeds that I did at first which I no longer do. I immediately went into study mode and realized a couple of hours later that “studying the word” with intensity is what I used to do a lot! It would seem He didn’t use words to admonish me; rather, He stirred anew my deep desire to know and understand God’s word.
Beloved, Jesus is the WORD made flesh. We learn to rightly divide the word of truth by being IN HIM as we study. He is the only One who can lead us into righteousness. He is the only One who can bring light into darkness. It is HIM, Jesus the Christ, that we are to seek and do those things we did when we first came to know the HOPE to which we were called.
Perhaps you have something that He is calling you to return to, and this post will provoke you into action! My prayer for you in this New Year, this New Decade, is that the eyes of your understanding will be enlightened so that you will know the hope of His calling and what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints! It is in and through Christ Jesus, I pray. Amen!
Blessings in the Father’s Love and Happy New Year,
Mission Update: Sharing Fruit from the 7M Training in D.C.
As I shared last month, the Lord prompted me to attend a training conference in D.C., and before I go any further, I want to thank each of you that sowed into the trip. It has meant a lot to me. I also want to thank those who prayed while I traveled. It was power-packed, and truly a life-changing weekend with speakers Dr. Lance and Annabelle Wallnau (7M), Mario Murillo, David Harris Jr., John Graves (Vision America), and Ohio’s former Congressman, Bob McEwen. Before each session, Steve Swanson singlehandedly led worship.
It’s taken me awhile to write you this update because I have been debriefing and processing the information. It’s been like trying to digest an elephant! There’s so much to share, but I want to keep this simple. With that said, let me give you a snippet of what each of these speakers shared and my thoughts on the matter.
Lance Wallnau spoke on several topics, but mostly how the Body of Christ can walk AS ONE to make great change. (Something intensely powerful happened when he had us say, “AS ONE” in unity!) We walk AS ONE by knowing our calling, developing our strengths, and helping others to do the same. We need to know why we believe what we do so that we can defend our beliefs. Standing by and watching our rights erode the way they have is unacceptable!
In the past, I’ve shared a vision I had of God’s people (the Ekklesia) arising in unity, AS ONE, walking boldly throughout the earth. We must have the mind of Christ, which was in line with what Lance and the others taught at this monumental conference. I feel as though a heavy veil has been lifted off me, and I have clearer vision and direction! Something he said keeps ringing in my ears and that is to prophesy to nations. This is a direction the Lord is shifting me to by moving my focus to impact media.
Annabelle shared her heart for single parents and their children.
One of her stories reminded me of when my supporters chipped in and we bought triple decker bunkbeds for orphans in a Ugandan school. One boy interviewed on a return trip commented with a cheeky grin, “We used to sleep on the dirt floor, but now we sleep like kings and queens in beds!” Annabelle does this closer to home and is something to consider.
Mario Murillo, who is a prolific blogger, really blessed me when addressed us saying, “God is not going to let America go without a fight! He is looking for us to obey His voice.” Mario and his wife, Mechelle, have a street ministry that even the boldest of us would fear to tread. They obviously have some serious angels around them! I want to encourage you to sign up for his posts, as he has powerful insight!
My take, we must learn how to HEAR GOD and OBEY HIM. Something the Lord has made clear during this time is that I am to write and teach others how to discern the voice of the Lord. We only need to read 1 Sam 3:4-9 to know it doesn’t come naturally.
David Harris Jr. shared his testimony and the importance of our praying in the Spirit to receive insight. Interestingly, as I walked to the networking luncheon afterward, I met a young man involved in politics in DC. He explained his field, but I was at a loss as to how this could be a divine appointment for either of us – until I learned he had never prayed in the Spirit! I told him that I was completely confident that he would receive his prayer language before he got up from the table. As it happened, we sat across from David Harris Jr., and I shared with him something Tim Sheets teaches, and that is when we pray in the Spirit it is, “GOD’S NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE” language! I asked David to agree with me and pray for the young man. I leaned over and told the politically ambitious, and well-educated seeker that receiving his prayer language was going to be the easiest thing he’s ever done. Right then after I gave him a bit of instruction, he began praying in the Spirit! YAY GOD! Then David spoke to the entire room of about 150 people, and he brought up our conversation. He asked if anyone there wanted prayer for this gift, and as it turned out there were quite a few others that did! Saints around each table were happy to pray with them. It was truly a blessing to see so many receive this beautiful gift from the Holy Spirit, and all while relaxed at lunch! As it turned out, two at my table received their prayer language! Don’t you love how God does that?
John Graves with Vision America may not have spoken long, but some statistics he shared have deeply impacted me. Vision America is a movement aimed at sparking spiritual awakening that will engage, mobilize, and empower churches, their pastors and their congregations to fulfill civic responsibility with the goal that our nation turns in prayerful submission to the Lordship of Christ.
Again, this speaks to me about prophesying to nations. I pray to wake the sleeping church to ARISE, SHINE! Jesus taught we are to “do business” (occupy) the earth until His return. If we will unite AS ONE and shine God’s light into the darkness, there is no way our Christian rights can be stripped from us. The question is, will we?
Bob McEwen, a pro-family/free market advocate, is an excellent communicator and gave a powerful presentation on the facts of the founding of the United States of America. I encourage you to do a quick google search and investigate what he teaches, as well as these other speakers. They will give you ammunition to arm yourself with the facts!
There has been a spiritual shift, and I would imagine you have sensed it, or at least heard ministers from different streams writing and speaking about it too. I believe we are not just entering a new spiritual season, but we have entered a new Kingdom Era. We are in a transformational time in the kingdom of God, and He is looking for those who see the importance of investing in extra oil. We are going to need it! The foolish virgins called Jesus “Lord” but didn’t think they needed to invest their time, energy, or resources to buy extra oil for their lamps. As a result, they were locked out of the kingdom. Jesus went as far as to say that He didn’t know them! This is a serious warning from Scripture.
I pray we take and honest look at our involvement with family, business, what we listen to/are involved with in the arts and entertainment industry, what we read, hear, and share through media, learn in our ongoing education, and how we deal with political issues and matters of our faith in Christ.
Please feel free to write me; I would love to hear any comments or questions you have.
Mission Update: Washington DC is on the Father’s Heart!
Recently, I heard about a ministry training event in DC that I really wanted to attend, but quickly discounted it because of the cost. A day or two later, the Lord asked me a direct question, “Are you relying on your own ability to provide or Mine?” As He was speaking, I was convicted of not trusting Him. After I booked my ticket, I became keenly aware that this is not just about training but is a prayer assignment! The tactical advantage of this trip is coming into focus as it draws near. He’s physically placing me in DC to pray for the leaders and future of the United States of America at a very strategic time and location.
If you’ve read my posts about the “Black” New Moons (July 31, 2019 in the Western Hemisphere, and Aug 30, 2019 in the Eastern Hemisphere), you know the timing for me to be in DC is amazing! (I travel from August 29 to September 2.) If you haven’t read them, I encourage you to do so. Here is the link to the most recent post: www.thefathersloveim.org/jewels_from_judy_blog/view/2345
The Lord calling me to be in DC at this time was not on my radar, but evidently was on His. Abba’s ways are NOT our ways!!!
I hadn’t planned on making this appeal, but for the past week I have felt the Lord prompting me to encourage others to contribute to this trip. There is something special that the Holy Spirit does when we give with joy and by His leading. If we give someone a dollar, we no longer have it; however, when we give into kingdom work, we all repeatedly enjoy the benefits of that dollar! God’s math is not our math – He doesn’t subtract, He keeps adding!
If you are so inclined to give a donation to offset the travel expenses of this trip, there is a donate button at the website linked above. It would be received with gladness. I would also appreciate your keeping me in prayer as I travel. Watch for updates on Facebook, and I will send a final report through the website when I return.
Many blessings in the Father’s Love,
Judy A Bauman
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A shout out to all who donated and prayed for Bonnie Rudd’s medical mission trip with Hand of Help. It was very successful. These are reports and photos from Facebook posts of her trip.
The first day she reported: “The crowd was huge upon arrival. 30 people prayed to receive Christ. Prayed for many that were sick! Great wonderful day.”
The second day: “Wonderful blessed day!!! Thank you Jesus for salvation for over 100 people. Thank you Jesus for miracles! You are so good! Then to end the day of clinic with a rainbow!! God you are so good!”
The third day she reported about a lady who had come in the first day: “She was very very very sick. We prayed for her and then she did pray to receive Christ. She came back yesterday smiling and looked so much better. Then she came back today to say thank you! It just made me cry. This is what it’s all about.”
She talked about an 86-year-old man in named is Joshua who had been through the terrible civil war in mid 90s. She wrote, “He is a true man of God. He came yesterday and came back today to bring a friend and to say thank you for all the volunteers and all they have done.” She went on to report that she thought they saw over 1100 patients and around 90+ prayed to receive Christ!!
The next day, “Close to 1400 came to the clinic with about 50 salvations!”
The final day, “Today was another awesome day. Last day, hard day but well worth the week. I think over 1100 came through clinic today and 88 prayed to receive Christ!! Praise God! One girl was from a false religion that she renounced that religion and made Jesus her Lord. Another lady had come in Tuesday with bitterness over a situation she was unable to forgive a certain person. That day she prayed to forgive that person and today she came back with a big smiling wanting to accept Jesus as her Lord and Savior!! Praise God I prayed with her and she left so happy!!”
She concluded writing from the airport, “God bless Uganda! I will miss Uganda. It is a beautiful country filled with beautiful people.”
To that I say, AMEN! I feel very blessed to be able to partner with her on this successful mission trip.
Our ministry friend and advisor, Bonnie Rudd is going to Uganda! Please read her letter and prayerfully consider sowing into this trip! Love, Judy
Dear Family and Friends,
On July 10, I will be taking my 7th mission trip with Joyce Meyer Ministries, Hand of Hope, and this time we are going to Uganda! I know I am late getting around to asking for prayer and asking for financial support, but I guess it’s better late than never. I can tell you right now, I truly need prayer with all I have been through the last few months. With my sweet grandbaby so sick, my dear father-in-law passing, and then my beloved Daddy…it’s been overwhelming and faith shaking. The other day, I told my friend Judy, that even though I’ve been shaken to my core, I KNOW, God is faithful. I know I’ve been in a pit, but I think of David and what he wrote in Psalm 40:1-3:
I waited patiently for the Lord; And He inclined to me, And heard my cry. He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, Out of the miry clay, And set my feet upon a rock, And established my steps. He has put a new song in my mouth Praise to our God; Many will see it and fear, And will trust in the Lord.
This is my hope and joy – for many to see and trust reverently in Jesus! In past trips, I have seen many healed and saved, and I know without a shadow of a doubt that this is God’s heart for this mission trip. I have a sure word from Him regarding restored joy.
Here is what I need and why I’m writing you.
First, I ask for your continued prayers for me and my family. Please begin praying now and continue to pray until God releases you. You may not know this but coming back from the mission field is a difficult time of spiritual warfare, so I ask that you continue to pray at least until the end of October.
Secondly, this trip will cost approximately $4,500.00. Please pray and see if God is asking you to sow into this trip. I pray that all you give, all that happens in Uganda to the glory of God, will be added to your heavenly account.
I'm reminded of a song by Ray Boltz, “Thank You For Giving To the Lord.” He sings, "I dreamed I went to Heaven" and then describes what he saw and heard. There was a man who stood before him and said, “Remember the time a missionary came to your church and his pictures made you cry. You didn't have much money then, but you gave it anyway, Jesus took the gift you gave and that's why I’m here today.” The song continues, “One by one they came as far as the eye could see. Each life somehow touched by your generosity.” This song has always touched my heart, and I pray it blesses you too. We just don’t know who we will meet in heaven because we sowed into God’s plan.
If you choose to give into this trip, you can make a tax-deductible donation through The Father’s Love International Ministries, Inc. by going to www.thefathersloveim.org and clicking on the “donate” tab. There are also mailing instructions if you prefer to give by check or money order.
Thank you for your continued prayers and investing in the oil that the Lord is pouring out in Uganda.
Sincerely,
Bonnie Rudd
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Dear Friends of the Father’s Love Int’l Ministries,
Yesterday I had a wonderful conversation with one of the ministry’s advisors, Bonnie Rudd, and learned that she is again going with Hand of Hope Ministries to South Africa for a medical outreach. Bonnie excels at evangelism, and during past trips, she has seen thousands of people saved and many healed through the power of prayer! These mission trips are physically and spiritually difficult, but she has been preparing herself to preach, pray, and prophesy, as well as to travel.
I am very confident that the Lord is sending her, and that sowing into this trip will reap a great harvest for the kingdom of heaven. Please consider being part of sending her on this outreach to “Go make disciples.” You can give your tax-deductible gift through The Father's Love International Ministries with a credit or debit card at www.thefathersloveim.org, or mail a check/money order to PO Box 1573, Flowery Branch, GA 30542.
Thank you for your thoughtful consideration to send our dear friend, evangelist, and sister-in-Christ to South Africa!
In the Father's love,
Judy A Bauman
Bonnie is pictured with a woman that was the local witchdoctor who gave her life to Christ after hearing her preach. Hallelujah!
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