Joel Prophecy

Dear beloved:  Pics above from Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo: left, Prophetess Deborah; right, Robbie, Pastor Paul, Jim, Roger, Pastor Joel
Joel 2:28 "And it shall come to pass afterward, That I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and daughters shall prophesy, Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions. v29 And also on My menservants and on My maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days. v30 And I will show wonders in the heavens and in the earth; Blood and fire and pillars of smoke. v31 The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, Before the coming of the great and awesome day of the Lord. v32 And it shall come to pass that whoever calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."
In 2012 the Lord gave Prophetess Deborah a dream, and the Holy Spirit spoke to her, "three mzungas (white men) would be coming to Goma to share the gospel in two years."  In 2014, right on the Lord's time, Robbie, Roger, and I came into Goma to preach a crusade at Pastor Joel's Deliverance church.  And by the way, Deborah is married to a muslim and has six children.  You can read her story in Gather the Outcasts: Reaching the Lost in Africa, available at https://www.amazon.com/Gather-Outcasts-Reaching-Lost-Africa/dp/0768409381/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1447038044&sr=1-1&keywords=gather+the+outcasts
In Christ, Jim  Gather the Outcasts, Box 92, Norton, Ks. 67654 501c3  Paypal @ www.gathertheoutcasts.com or www.jimrowh.blogspot.com  Email: pureprairie@hotmail.com  www.facebook.com/jim rowh

The Children

Dear beloved:  Pics above, children from New Hope Preschool
James 1:27 Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unspoiled from the world.  Matthew 18:3 "Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. v4 Therefore, whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. v5 Whoever receives one little child like this in My name receives Me."
Gather the Outcasts Ministry is offering you an opportunity to show your love to the little children of Kenya.  For just $20 per month you can sponsor a child from the New Hope Preschool of our partner church. Your $20 goes to provide uniforms, shoes, sleeping mats, maize meal, tablets and pencils, and teacher's salaries, among other things.  Would you consider making this gift of love on this Valentine's Day? Jesus said, " When you have given to the least of these of Mine, you have also given it unto Me."  Contact me at pureprairie@hotmail.com for more information.  God bless you as you pray!
In Christ, Jim  Gather the Outcasts, Box 92, Norton, Ks. 67654  501c3  Paypal@ www.gathertheoutcasts.com or www.jimrowh.blogspot.com  email: pureprairie@hotmail.com  facebook.com/jim rowh

Border Issues

Dear beloved:  Border entry into Democratic Republic of Congo at Goma; Praying for Governor of North Kivu, and Mayor of Butembo at Butembo Crusade 2016
Genesis 11:6 And the Lord said, "Indeed the people are one and they all have one language, and this is what they begin to do; now nothing they propose to do will be withheld from them." v7 " Come, let Us go down and confuse their language, that they may not understand one another's speech."  v8 So the Lord scattered them abroad from there over the face of the earth, and they ceased building the city.   Psalm 2:8 Ask of Me, and I will give You (Jesus) the nations for Your inheritance, and the ends of the earth for Your possession.  Acts17:26  (Paul speaking) And He has made from one blood every nation of men to dwell on all the face of the earth, and has determined their preappointed times and the boundaries of their dwellings.  Matthew 28:19 " Go therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit."
 After trying unsuccessfully to get a visa to go into the Congo from the Congolese Embassy in the United States, I tried a second time from Africa. With the promise of the Governor's staff helping to cut red tape for my application, I showed up at the border, confident I would be given entry. After entering into Congo for a short distance, I was suddenly whisked off to a room full of customs officials, who declared,  "You must return to Rwanda, we do not have information that your visa has been approved!"  And so I waited for two weeks at a border hotel in Gisenyi, Rwanda, but to no avail.  The visa never did come.  But Bwana a Safiwe, my team was in Butembo and went ahead with a great crusade, leading thousands to the Lord!  God always has a backup plan. God bless you as you pray!
In Christ, Jim  Gather the Outcasts, Inc.  Box 92, Norton, Ks. 67654  501c3  Paypal @ www.gathertheoutcasts.com  or www.jimrowh.blogspot.com  email: pureprairie@hotmail.com  www.facebook.com/jim rowh

Africa Trip 2017

Dear beloved:  Pics above: left, 2016 Africa team, l to r, Steve, Chad, Jim, Staci  Masai Mara in the background; right, Steve getting ready to go on a lion hunt with the Masai brothers
Matthew 9:36 But when He saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. v37 The he said unto His disciples, "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; v38 Pray therefore the Lord of the harvest, that He will send forth workers into His harvest."
Beloved, time to start thinking about going into the harvest field in Africa with Gather the Outcasts Ministry.  The harvest is truly ripe and ready to gather in.  There is a special blessing for those who go forth; it's that thirty, sixty, and hundredfold blessing that comes when we leave our farm, our home, our business, our comfort zone, to go and work for the Lord Jesus. We will be taking a team in July for two weeks to work at the Living Water Orphanage site in Kenya, then wrap up our time there with a trip to the Masai Mara Wildlife Preserve. Just thinking about it should stir up some excitement in you, that's the Holy Spirit stirring up your spirit.  Email me for the complete itinerary.  God bless you as you pray!
In Christ, Jim  Gather the Outcasts, Inc., Box 92, Norton, Ks. 67654  Paypal @ www.gathertheoutcasts.com or www.jimrowh.blogspot.com   Email: pureprairie@hotmail.com  facebook.com/jim rowh

The Value of a Child

Dear beloved:  Pic above;  left, children at revival in Malaba, Kenya; right, New Hope Preschool children with Chad
Genesis 1:26 Then God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth." v27 So God made man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. v28 Then God blessed them, and God said to them, "Be fruitful and multiply, fill the earth and subdue it."
As we celebrate the sanctity of human life this week, let us reflect on the value of each and every person, born and unborn, who were created in the image of Almighty God their creator. How ironic that in African countries where I have preached, the people have very little money or material possessions, but they make room for many children in their families.  In America, where material wealth is abundant, we don't think we can afford children, and abort over a million children every year. What is the value, or worth, of a single human being?  Are they as valuable as a nicer house or car, or tickets to all the sporting events? Beloved, stand with Gather the Outcasts as we make a place for the unwanted, the orphans and outcasts of Kenya. May God bless you as you pray!
In Christ, Jim  Gather the Outcasts, Box 92, Norton, Ks. 67654  501(c)3 Paypal @ www.gathertheoutcasts.com or www.jimrowh.blogspot.com  Email: pureprairie@hotmail.com  www.facebook.com/jim rowh

Building the Walls

Dear beloved:  Pictures above, Building the walls of the main house at Living Water Orphanage in Kenya
Nehemiah 4:14  And I looked, and arose and said to the nobles, to the leaders, and to the rest of the people, "Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, great and awesome, and fight for your brethren, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your houses." v16. So it was, from that time on, that half of my servants worked at construction, while the other half held the spears, the shields, the bows, and wore armor; and the leaders were behind all the house of Judah. v17 Those who built on the wall, and those who carried burdens, loaded themselves so that with one hand they worked at construction, and with the other held a weapon.
Beloved, when rebuilding the walls of our lives, we need to keep one eye on the enemy, and one hand on our weapons. The weapons of our warfare are many: prayer, fasting, reading and memorizing God's Word (sword of the Spirit), fellowship of the saints, worship, service to the kingdom. All the while covered with the armor under the shadow of His wings.  It's a battle we can't lose; the battle is the Lord's. Beloved, let's build the walls of the Living Water Orphanage so these precious children can see the Light of the World.  God bless you!
in Christ, Jim  Gather the Outcasts, Box 92, Norton, Ks. 67654   501c3  Paypal @ www.gathertheoutcasts.com or www.jimrowh.blogspot.com  email: pureprairie@hotmail.com  www.facebook.com/jim rowh

Help the Children

Dear beloved:  Pictures above, left, Chad with New Hope preschool children; right, children who need sponsors
Mark 10:13 Then they brought little children to Him, that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked them who brought them. v14 But when Jesus saw it, He was greatly displeased and said to them, "Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God. v15 Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it."
Beloved, we still have children that need sponsors to help provide for them maize meal, tea, shoes, uniforms, tablets, and paper and pencils.  The sponsorships are only $20 per month, and will go a long way to see that the basic necessities of the school and the children are met. The new term starts this week, and the number of children will double from thirty to sixty children.  Even more importantly is that these children will be taught stories about Jesus and His love for them.  Some of the children are from muslim and other unchurched families, so the school is an evangelism outreach as well. Bwana a Safiwe!  Thank you for you prayers and support.
God bless you, In Christ, Jim  Gather the Outcasts, Box 92, Norton, Ks. 67654  501(c)3  Paypal @ www.gathertheoutcasts.com or www.jimrowh.blogspot.com   email:pureprairie@hotmail.com  Facebook @ www.facebook.com/evangelist jim rowh

New Beginnings 2017

Dear beloved: Pics above, Living Water spring at orphanage site;  Congolese Worship choir at Holy Spirit Church in Kampala, Uganda
Nehemiah 1:3  And they said to me (Nehemiah), "The survivors who are left from the captivity in the province are there in great distress and reproach.  The wall of Jerusalem is also broken down, and its gates are burned with fire." v4 So it was when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourned for many days; I was fasting and praying before the God of heaven.
Beloved, as we turn the page of the calendar to a New Year 2017, this is a great time to take stock and meditate on the walls and gates of our lives and ministries. We can look back on 2016 and see where we need to make improvements, where we need to shore things up, restore what needs repair.  This is a great time to pray and fast, to seek the Lord for guidance and direction, and also to rebuild what has been torn down. In 2009, on the 28th day of a Daniel fast, I received a call from a lady who prophesied over my life many things regarding my future and family. One of the things she prophesied was that I would be preaching in Africa, and within a year the prophesy came true, I was standing In Nairobi, Kenya, preaching the Word. Fasting and prayer always opens doors! This is also a great time to come before the Lord with an offering.  May God bless you as you pray!
In Christ, Jim   Gather the Outcasts, Box 92, Norton, Ks. 67654  501c3  Paypal @ www.gathertheoutcasts.com or www.jimrowh.blogspot.com   email: pureprairie@hotmail.com   Facebook.com/Evangelist Jim Rowh

Christmas Greetings!

Dear beloved:  Pics above, left Burundi crusade; right, Living Water Orphanage site in Kenya
Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given, And the government will be upon His shoulder, And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. v7 Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end, Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, To order it and establish it with judgment and justice from that time forward, even forever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.
Beloved, there is one government that is always increasing in the midst of turmoil and chaos of this world.  That is the government established by Jesus Christ, our Savior and Prince of Peace. He is our eternal refuge and our banner and standard.  We can always look to Him!  I praise God for each of you that have supported Gather the Outcasts Ministry with your prayers and support. May you have a Merry Christmas with family and friends!
God bless you, In Christ, Jim  Gather the Outcasts,  Box 92, Norton, Ks. 67654  501c3  Paypal @ www.gathertheoutcasts.com or www.jimrowh.blogspot.com  email: pureprairie@hotmail.com  www,facebook.com/evangelist Jim Rowh

The Name of Jesus

Dear beloved:  Pictures above:  left, children at Sholom Hotel in Mumias, Kenya; Malaba, Kenya Crusade; Gather the Outcasts:"Reaching the Lost in Africa"
Matthew 1:20 But while Joseph thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying , "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. v21 And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins." v22 So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophet, saying: v23 "Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel, which is translated, "God with us."
Before I left for Kenya in 2010, a brother in the prison came to me with a prophetic word from a dream the Lord had given to him.  He said, "Jim, there will be a young woman coming to you in Kenya.  She will come to have you pray for her deliverance and salvation, and she will have a small child with her.  I am to pray for that child all the rest of my life."  The woman came before me at the crusade in Uhuru Park in Nairobi. After I prayed for her I asked, "What is the name of your child?"  She replied, " His name is Immanuel."     Read about this and other stories from crusades and revivals in Africa in the book, "Gather the Outcasts: Reaching the Lost in Africa" available from amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Gather-Outcasts-Reaching-Lost-Africa/dp/0768409381/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1447038044,
God bless you, in Christ, Jim  Gather the Outcasts, Box 92, Norton, Ks. 67654  501c3   paypal@www.gathertheoutcasts.com or www.jimrowh.blogspot.com  email:pureprairie@hotmail.com   www.facebook.com/evangelist Jim Rowh