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I'm actually in LAX thinking about God and all that He is doing in our lives.  As of tonight with Living Free and all our campuses, there have been at least 327 people baptized.  This past weekend was one of the highest in both attendance and baptisms in our history.  I want to say a quick thank you to everyone who invited their friends.  I met SO many people who were at Living Hope for the first time, had their Jesus Moment and were baptized.  It never ceases to amaze me that when we do our part, God does what only He can do. 
- Continue to invite your friends and simply watch God work.
  It is completely a heaven-focused partnership.

 

AUSTRALIA

I am tired but excited to be on my way to Australia.  Outside of salvation, God has done the biggest things in my life personally when I have travelled outside the country (India).  I have a pretty intensive preaching and teaching schedule, meeting with leaders and praying with pastors.  I just got off the phone with one of the lead pastors at Riverview Church, and I'm really excited to see my (our) friend Phil Baker. 

This Friday and Saturday I will be speaking at a conference called AWAKEN THIS LOVE.  It is predominately college age students and I have been looking forward to this for almost a year.  

 

NEW SERIES

I'm excited about the new series "Love Pirates".  This series will take us through to Easter weekend, and will simply focus on the things that steal our heart from God.  The message you will hear this weekend, I promise will change your life.  Invite your friends - their lives will be changed too.


Thanks for your prayers.  Over the next 8 days I will have the privilege of speaking 13 times in 3 cities and 4 churches.  I'll spend around 45 hours in the air.  A whole work week on a plane!  Thanking God for a church that is making a local and global impact.  

 

SPEAKING ITINERARY


Thursday                  Arrive Sydney

Friday & Saturday    AWAKEN THIS LOVE CONFERENCE,  3 sessions

Sunday                     C3 Church, 2 services   -  Click Here to watch John speak streamed live Saturday 2pm PST
                                 Mt Annan Church, 1 service

Wednesday              Change,  1 service

Thursday                  Fly to Adelaide

Friday                       Coastlands 
                                 Pastors and leaders gathering
                                 City wide event

Saturday                   Fly to Perth
                                 Speak at Riverivew

Sunday                     Speak at Riverview , 3 services

 

 

 

 

 

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Kelly
February 6th

I know you will impact the people who hear you speak in Australia just as you do at home (Living Hope.) ONLY GOD.
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Cynthia Lopez
February 4th

We praise you Jesus for a Pastor who is so open and generous. We love him as we know you do. Please take care of him while he is away from us and may his words impact all who hearhim speak. John is truely your sevant lord and he brings your love to so many. He is precious to us for he gives us your word in ways we all can understand and appreciate Tahnk you Dear Lord for your word and our pastor who delivers it so well. Amen.
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Stormin "Hal" Norman
February 3rd

WE THANK YOU JESUS FOR GOING BEFORE PASTOR JOHN AND LOOK FORWARD TO ALL "ONLY GOD" WILL DO!!! THANK YOU FOR TRAVELING MERCIES!!
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Tony
February 3rd

Dear Pastor,
Our baptism weekends never cease to amaze me. Although I've come to expect that numerous folks will be baptized, when I see folks not dressed for a 'dunking', I see God at work. Stay safe on your trip. Our family is praying for Phil and Riverview Church. May your message bring them peace and hope. Say hi to all from their LHC friends. God bless.
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Lisa
February 2nd

CRazy schedule, buddy, but YOU CAN DO IT and it's going to rock. So are you personally packing all of our cards over to Phil & his family? Give him a hug for me! :D
 

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