POWER AND PEACE FOR THE ISLAMIC REPULIC OF PAKISTAN

Greetings in the Name of Jesus!

I am writing you this letter while I'm still abroad, returning to the USA from THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF PAKISTAN.

The government had banned all political and religious meetings of more than 5 people in attendance. Religious leaders from across the country were amazed that somehow our meetings were permitted. They were reportedly the only meetings allowed in the whole country!

SECURITY

I have never experienced the kind of security we were required to have in Pakistan . In addition to about 10 policemen, 6 army officers and our own security, the local Christians organized 12 gunmen who walked around bearing their arms openly. This is very common in Pakistan , because of the danger that is ever lurking in the country. All leaders, hotel managers, business owners etc carry guns.

BREAKTHROUGH IN PRAISE!

The meetings were extremely powerful, especially the Spirit of Praise and Worship in the place. My crusade coordinator, Pastor Jonathan Rehmat told me that they had never seen such a breakthrough in praise. I have this praise on video and you will be blessed if you watch God's persecuted people praise Him with this much joy. Real exuberant joy. Joy with dancing and smiling and happy faces. Jonathan told me that he had NEVER seen woman dance like this, and that their dancing was truly a breakthrough. It was a manifestation of the freedom they found in Christ.

25,000 REPORTED DECISIONS FOR CHRIST

Jonathan reported to me that 25,000 people made a decision for Jesus. The government would not allow open air meetings like we have in other countries. Permission to conduct the meetings were granted contingent on the meetings being held “under a roof.” We stitched 84 tents together, and built a giant 165' X 100' tent, which covered an area of nearly 17,000 square feet. On the final night the back wall of the tent was opened so those who were unable to sit inside the jam packet tent could be part of the service. The crowds grew every night.

HUNGER FOR GOD

I have seen a hunger for God before, but the hunger for God was truly phenomenal in Pakistan . It actually became overwhelming to me. However, I PREFER THIS TO THE COLD, INDIFFERENT ATTITUDE we all know is so prevalent see in western societies these days. I normally am able to keep the people in control, but this time I couldn't! And I didn't mind! They pressed in for prayer so fervently, that I abandoned all hope to keep the meetings orderly. My photographer and videographer was barely able to capture the miracles and interviews, because of the pressing of the people.

We didn't have one negative incident and the Pakistanis I met were very kind.

The miracles were also wonderful. I stood in awe as the LORD healed many people on the spot, instantly. Some with demonic spirits manifested, and were set free. Our Lord Jesus is truly compassionate and wonderfully able to heal the sick and deliver the captives.

Thank you so much for your support. Thank you also for helping us to yet continue to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ to a broken world—both here in the USA , as well as abroad.

Yours in Christ,

Joel, Heidi, Anthony and Rebekah Hitchcock

This Miracle Festival was organized by Pastor Jonathan Rehmat, a leading figure in the Church in Pakistan. He reports that 25,000 decisions were made for Christ during these meetings. 84 tents were stitched together to for this 165' by 100' giant tent. Different denominations worked together to make this event a great success, such as Church of God, Independant, Presbyterian, and Catholic. CLICK HERE TO READ A REPORT FROM THE DIFFERENT DENOMINATIONAL LEADERS.

This boy was deaf and mute and was INSTANTLY healed of his deafness. Look at the joy and suprise on his face!

Thousands responded to the altar call. The crusade coordinator reported that 25,000 made a decision for Christ.

He was deaf in his right ear, and is being tested by an associate. He could hear clearly.

People pressed in for prayer when seeing the instantaneous miracles.

was healed and he is demonstrating it by bowing over.

This boy is being prayed for to be healed of blindness in his right eye.

Here he is being tested and he says he can see and counts the fingers to prove it!

e pasted thousands of posters like these on the walls in many villages, to advertise the meetings.