***REPORT - NAIROBI KENYA aUGUST 2010***

August 16, 2010
 
Dear Friends,
 
Greetings and Blessings to you all in Jesus Name, from here in Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa. Because of flight limitations from the East Coast in the USA, I had to take a 15hr flight on South African Airways from Washington, DC to Johannesburg, SA. Then another three and a half hours to Kenya. The lay over in South Africa was 6 hrs. I originally started from Medford, Oregon on Aug. 5th. So to see the results of the working of his Power is a great reward.
 
My family was quite concerned about my welfare after my four bypass heart surgery this past October, 2009. But our three weeks in Sweden this June, proved very successful in reaching many souls for the Kingdom Of God. So God has shown His Power in providing me super natural strength to carry out His great Commission to Preach the Gospel to All Tribes and Nations.
 
I give God all the Glory, for being able to stand at my own pulpit in Medford, Oregon, just two weeks after my surgery to Proclaim His Word to our home congregation. I know that I have not been able to get word back to all that prayed for me during my operation and recovery.  Please receive my thanks and grateful thoughts for all your prayers, love and support.
'THANKS BE UNTO GOD' WHO ALWAYS TRIUMPHS AND GIVES US THE VICTORY.......OH GRAVE WHERE IS YOUR STING, OH DEATH WHERE IS YOUR VICTORY......THANKS BE UNTO GOD WHO NEVER FAILS IN ANY OF HIS GOOD PROMISES.'
 
The Church here in Africa told me they really prayed hard for me when they heard of my health challenges. So what a great time we are having together in His Presence. God is releasing a New and Fresh Holy Ghost Fire of His Presence.....The scripture says, 'In His Presence is fullness of Joy......And at His Right Hand are pleasures forevermore!!' Please continue to pray for Gaylene, our family and I and our Ministry as we seek to cover the earth with the Glory of God.
 
The Maasai Fire Conference is ready for us. We met with the Sec. General of The Maasai Pastor Association just yesterday and he told us all is ready for our Conference with them. Last year there were from 4 to 5 thousand from all across East Africa, over 300 Pastors. What an Honor to be here doing the work of the Kingdom.
 
WITH LOTS OF LOVE,
FOR ALL TRIBES AND NATIONS,
OUT OF EAST AFRICA,
I REMAIN FAITHFULLY YOURS,
PASTOR AND EVANGELIST... 
John David Gomez

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***REPORT - CAMP PENDLETON OUTREACH FEB - MARCH 2010***

Special Report from Pastor Dave regarding this powerful outreach at Camp Pendleton.

 

Native American traditions uplift wounded warriors
2/25/10 By Lance Cpl. Daniel Boothe, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

 

http://www.marines.mil/unit/basecamppendleton/Pages/News/2010/NativeAmericanheritagehealswoundedwarriors.aspx

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — Native Americans from across the nation taught West-coast wounded warriors how to overcome the lasting torments of war, with time-honored rituals and sacred traditions.

Nearly 30 combat veterans participated in “Operation One Drum,” a 4-day workshop designed to alleviate combat stress. The Native American program is the first of its kind to be held on a military installation.

“When a man is faced with a life or death situation, his spirit detaches from him and remains on the battlefield,” said Staff Sgt. James L. Eagleman, former 1st Marine Division tanker and current resident at Wounded Warrior Battalion West, Camp Pendleton. “This experience has helped me and a lot of the guys here reconnect spiritually.”

A central part of the event was the making of tribal drums. Marines and sailors made the symbolic hand drums from buffalo hide and cottonwood. The ceremonial drums carry sacred meaning to many Native American tribes and were a keystone to several indigenous North American cultures.

The honor and spirit given to the drum was explained to the combat veterans at Camp Pendleton and proved to be a vital core to the diverse workshop.

“We don’t play the drum or beat the drum, we drum a steady beat that brings our heart in tune with the creator,” said Larry “Grizz” Brown, lead ceremonial drummer and descendant of the Cherokee and Creek Native American tribes. It’s not just something you hear, it is something you feel deep within your soul.”

Wounded warriors also connected with Native American veterans through traditional Talking Circles. These discussion groups require participants to pass an eagle feather amongst one another to designate the current speaker and allow veterans from every era to share their combat experiences.

“Just talking can sometimes relieve some of that mental anguish,” said Sgt. Maj. Michael J. Templeton, sergeant major, WWBN-West and two-time Iraqi combat veteran. “This ceremony is a welcome back and reintegration of the warrior in us.”

When Native American warriors first returned from battle, they were called to sit before the elders, said Eagleman, who is also a descendant from the Lakota and Sioux tribes. The elders would apologize to the warriors for having to do the things they had to do and see the things they saw. And then they gave them honor for putting the needs of the tribe above their own survival, added Eagleman. Finally, the elders told them how happy they were for their safe return.

“Just as the American buffalo seemed on the verge of extinction and has made a comeback in such numbers that there is enough hide to make drums; so is the promise that these Marines and sailors will survive the ordeal they have been through,” said Marshall Tall Eagle, sacred spiritual pipe carrier for the Northwest Eagle Clan of the Apache and Vietnam veteran. “Without honoring our veterans now, future generations will not understand the cost of freedom, nor will they know what their fathers and grandfathers suffered so that they can have their present day liberty.”

The wounded warriors were immersed in the Native American culture and heritage throughout the week-long workshop that concluded with a three-hour song and dance ceremony, Feb 25.

“We have millions of dollars and several staff, all meant to help take care of these guys,” said Lt. Col. Greg Martin, commanding officer, WWBN-West. “What we can’t do with these resources is necessarily touch their hearts and minds the way a program like this might.”

During the final ceremony, the wounded warriors received the Native American Warrior’s Medal of Valor, a medal awarded on behalf of the 565 first nation tribes, said Tall Eagle.

“It seemed right to give American veterans the unique insights about war that is inherent to the Native American culture,” said Deborah Bear Barbour, originator of the Hawaii-based, Operation One Drum and descendant of the Native American Oglala and Lakota tribes. “It was time for Native Americans and soldiers to embrace one another in an act of healing.”

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Operation Gideon February - March 2010‏

The Jerusalem Center is calling out with a Special Announcement to All Tribes and All Nations; and To All Brothers and Sisters in Christ!

The Jerusalem Center has been for 22 years supporting Evangelistic and Missionary Outreach to all four directions of the Earth.

Senior Pastors Dave & Gaylene Gomez along with other Ministry Leaders have been answering the Call of God to Preach & Teach the Gospel to All Nations and have trained and mobilized many teams to join them for the last 32 years.

As can be expected, growth and development of the Home Office has been critical to this Mission. Three years ago, property next to the Church was purchased and a balloon payment for $25,000 was arraigned. To this date, $5,000 plus interest has been paid and the debt reduced to $20,000. The Church and People are working very hard to reduce this Mortgage.

One of our Elders in an Executive Staff meeting suggested that 200 people giving $100 each would eliminate the debt. And then one of our Pastoral Leaders like Gideon began to share this plan with the Church and God blessed our vision to carry this out!

Like Gideon’s Army of 300, defeating the thousands of Midianites and Amalekites. We believe if 200 people will give $100 each, the Victory will be the LORD's. Please pray and act today; possibly with your tax return or rebate or extra funds. God bless you and cause His Face to shine upon you, and thank you for praying for us.

Your Offering can also be wired directly to this Special Bldg fund at our local Bank. Our ACH information to come soon. Until then our contact and mailing information below,

FOR ALL TRIBES AND ALL NATIONS,

PASTOR DAVE AND GAYLENE GOMEZ

Jerusalem Center Church

6 Mace Road, Medford, OR 97501

541-770-7086

www.jerusalemcenter.us