Fwd: Segal Prayer and Praise Report - Update from the Front

Please pray fervently.
Kind Regards,
Daniel K. "Dan" King

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Subject: Segal Prayer and Praise Report - Update from the Front

Here is the latest update....when he is speaking of the picture in the Israeli newspaper the soldiers have their faces covered usually to disguise their identity....you will see what I mean when you read the update below....

Subject: Segal Prayer and Praise Report - Update from the Front

Wednesday, January 07, 2009

Dear All,

Finally, Batya and I slept through the night undisturbed without waking up 2-4 times in the night. I feel rested after a long day yesterday in which I went to the border of the Gaza Strip where the other journalists from all over the world were doing their reports in many languages.

You may wonder why I was there? I was preparing a video report for Christian television in the UK and for our internet news site at: www.jnnnews.com. It should be up and loaded soon, keep watching. As I was taping with my cameraman and good friend Jan, a plume of white smoke went off from the heart of Gaza City and then an alarm went off in Sderot behind us with only a maximum of 15 seconds to take cover from the incoming Qassam rocket which missed the small town and struck about 200 meters from where we stood. We got most of it on tape while running for cover. Only minutes later another Qassam rocket came our way but only about 300 meters away.

You would think that the foreign TV crews would get the message but obviously not. What will it take for them to understand the nature of Islamic terrorism?

While we were there I had a real burden just to pray for Ariel who was probably somewhere within 5-10 miles of where I stood, maybe even much less. Fierce fighting was taking place and some report we received told us that a few paratroopers from our son's regiment were wounded. Thank the Lord, Ariel was not on the list of wounded, however we do care for all of them and continue to pray for all their safety. They have to have great discernment due to suicide bombers, several of whom have been shot in trying to reach the soldiers. This we need to focus more on in prayer, to expose the suicide bombers before they can reach their targets amongst us.
One encouraging piece of news came yesterday in the daily major Israeli newspaper; we are convinced that Ariel is in one of the photos. Seven of us who have seen the photo all agree its him from a side view. It is as if Ariel was sending us a message that everything is gonna be alright.
Just a little while ago our plumber Yossi walked in to fix the heating system and although not religious in character he looked at us and said, "Ariel is going to be alright, he belongs first to the Lord and then to you his parents. He's in God's hands." This is coming from a Jewish unbeliever, maybe not so far off in reality. Keep him in prayer.

In closing for today, I have had to cancel a two week ministry and fund raising tour for the most obvious reasons. Please pray that the ministry work of Vision for Israel & The Joseph Storehouse will not lack in any way and will be able to meet its financial obligations and ongoing aid and media projects to reach the nation of Israel.

2 Samuel 22:3
The God of my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, My stronghold and my refuge; My Savior, You save me from violence.

We appreciate all your ongoing prayers,

In His Service,

Barry for the Segal Family

Big Dave Shirah - On to Eternity

Robin…thought you would appreciate this from one of our "new" brothers John (former Jehovah's Witness) who was loved on by David!

Subject: Re: Big Dave Shirah - On to Eternity

I'm not much of a poet but this came into my heart this morning.

John

My Friend Dave - by John Ellis

When I die please do not cry.

Please do not weep or wale or sigh.

For I was fortunate to have lived on this great earth a free man.

Put on your party clothes and your dancing shoes.

Smile and shout hooray!

For I journey to the great halls of my Lords house to celebrate my birthday!

The Lord has called me home.

Merry Christmas my Band of Brothers

Merry Christmas to you ALL….

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Let him take hold of my strength, [that] he may make peace with me; [and] he shall make peace with me.

I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. --[There is] no peace, says the LORD, unto the wicked.

In Christ Jesus you who sometimes were far off are made near by the blood of Christ. For He (Jesus) is our peace.

It pleased [the Father] that in him should all fullness dwell; and, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself. -- Christ Jesus: whom God has set forth [to be] a propitiation (absolute substitute) through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, . . . that he might be just, and the justifier of him who believes in Jesus. -- If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

You - trust in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH [is] everlasting strength.

Isa 27:5 Jer 29:11 Isa 48:22 Eph 2:13,14 Col 1:19,20 Ro 3:24-26 1Jo 1:9 Isa 26:4

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I appreciate and Love you all…

Robin Eckard

David Shirah, 1950-2008-Eternity

I have been crucified with Christ and no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave himself for me. Gal 2:20

"Big Dave" (that's what I called him!) was a man transformed by God.

A fighter in his younger years, he realized he was made in the image of a God who is a warrior. Dave became a new kind of fighter-a warrior-for the King of Kings. Dave became dangerous for good.

I don't know all the details but I wanted you to know that Dave left this Earth yesterday and jumped into the other side of eternity.

Please lift up his family and wife Robin. Pray that his memorial service Friday will glorify God in an awesome way. Join us if you can at 11 a.m. ~ Steele Creek Church, this Friday, December 26.

To those of us who knew Dave, we say, "Thank you, Lord" for blessing us with this great brother who encouraged us and walked with us.

~submitted by H. Maxwell on behalf of many together.


12/26/2008 I'm not much of a poet but this came into my heart this morning~John

My Friend Dave - by John Ellis

When I die, please do not cry.

Please do not weep or wale or sigh.

For I was fortunate to have lived on this great earth a free man.

Put on your party clothes and your dancing shoes.

Smile and shout hooray!

For I journey to the great halls of my Lord's house to celebrate my birthday!

The Lord has called me home.


Friday, 12/26/2008 UPDATE: Wow! What a memorial service. A crowd of folks turned out at Steele Creek Church to hear about David Shirah, his past, his present and his future. It was clear that many of the guys he partied hard with over the last forty years have been touched-as David was-by the grace of God. I'm sure others are searching. I know we are all on a journey. The service was a great testimony to what Jesus did in David's life and to a God that longs for all of us to come into His glorious light.

My Sword

Men,

Its truly an honor to be in your band.

The gift of the sword has in parted to me an overwhelming feeling of gratitude which can only symbolize the love of the Father for us. My present feeling is a mere epiphany of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Please allow me the privilege to wield it well by continuing to pray for us all.

My heart is filled appreciation of knowing the Father God made us Warrior-Kings for His Glory.

Our call is to not leave one man behind. Let us move forward with Wild Goose as our guide.

I must tell this awesome story.

This Tuesday Night - Women! God what were you thinking?

Brethren;

-We approach Tuesday Night with fear and trembling….and hope!

Several of us (it will take a squad!) will be leading the exploration of THE BEAUTY.

-What she desires.

-How God has made us to relate her.

-Why the Man & Woman thing gets so MESSED up.

-How we can move into her life with strength.

This is a particularly crucial issue with most of us…which leads us to believe there is an enemy that will throw some things at you to keep you from joining us.

Look forward to being with you….Kevin, Haines & Crew

7:00 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the barn

5:30-ish til 6:44 @ Showmars for pre-Barn Meal.

Reminder: BRING A CHAIR to the barn if you're able.

The mojo is already rolling for a large group from our area to be a part of the TOP GUN 2009 retreat…Click Here for promo with Michael Thompson and crew.

www.zoweh.com will give you a chance to reserve a spot and sign up…I'm told you can begin by making a 50% deposit and paying the balance at the March event.

Upcoming Discipleship Classes - December 5-6

Hello fellow Steele Creekers,

I want to make special invitation for you to attend the upcoming Discipleship Classes.
Charlie Crowley and I are interested in taking the class for studying the Word.
David Long is an excellent teacher and the Lord is leading me to do inductive studies of the Bible.

With the recent events one might consider the class called Oneness.

Please pray with me for those taking the D-1 class.

Kind Regards,
Daniel K. "Dan" King

God's Wild Men at The Barn

Wow! Great night with Mark Folk and his team from New Wilderness Adventures (based in Shelby http://newwildernessadventures.com/ ) Tremendous thanks to Mark, Jamie, Greg and Steve for sharing their insights on The Battle we fight and what's REALLY going on.

Barn Schedule for balance of 2008:

Tuesday, Dec 2 – Michael Thompson from Zoweh Ministries (www.zoweh.com from Durham/Chapel Hill) will be leading us through a session on The Adventure that God has called us to be a part of.

Tuesday, Dec 9 – Local talent will lead us through some thoughts on The Beauty. No elaboration – come at your own risk. (Stay tuned for possible Saturday Dec 13 follow-up 8-10 a.m.)

Tuesday, Dec 16 – Wrap up focuses on moving forward as a Band of Brothers.

Sessions run from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

5:30 – 6:50 p.m. Drop in at Showmars at SC HWY 160 and 521/Johnston Road south of Ballantyne. Back left hand corner of restaurant in semi-private room.

Fwd: FW: God's Wild Men at The Barn

Men...

I hope that you are finding yourself walking in strength, drawing closer to the Father, and asking His guidance as you walk in your true identity (exactly who He created you to be).

Last week we had an awesome time of fellowship as we enjoyed the cookout, campfire, and a provoking movie with a great story...

This week we press on into the second half of the series with "A Battle to Fight"! We are excited to have our allies from New Wilderness Adventures "on point" for this weeks formation.

If you have missed the last couple of weeks, you will not want to miss this weeks gathering!

Remember...the enemy comes to steal kill, and destroy...his tactics include discouragement, accusation, shame, distractions and anything else that would keep you from engaging!

Here is what is coming up for "the home stretch" of the series at "The Barn"

Tuesday, Nov 25 – Mark Folk and his team from New Wilderness Adventures (based in Shelby http://newwildernessadventures.com/) will be sharing about "The Battle"

Tuesday, Dec 2 – Michael Thompson from Zoweh Ministries (www.zoweh.com) from Durham/Chapel Hill) will be leading us through a session on The Adventure that God has called us to be a part of.

Tuesday, Dec 9 – Local talent will lead us through some thoughts on The Beauty. No elaboration – come at your own risk.

Tuesday, Dec 16 – Wrap up focuses on moving forward in a Band of Brothers.

Sessions run from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

5:30 – 6:50 p.m. Drop in at Showmars at SC HWY 160 and 521/Johnston Road south of Ballantyne. Back left hand corner of restaurant in semi-private room.

We hope to see you all this Tuesday!

Strength and Honor!

Kevin, Haines & Crew

Kevin@barnbrothers.org

A YouTube Playlist: "We Will Ride by Andy Park"

Wild at Heart - Session Four Questions

http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dcd6jnds_8gfcn55dm

Mission is under way - Retreat 2008

We arrived at the White Oak beachhead at 13:54. Worship guys are doing sound check. Got the check in table in the usual location. Waiting the enforcements. Let's roll! All the Band of Brothers are welcome to join us on the journey to the masculine soul.

Your brother in Christ,
Lt. Dan

Fwd: Where on earth is Father working...?

Take a look at 'Mobilising the Watchmen' to see the Wild Goose at work: www.facebook.com/video/?oid=21147281174

Fwd: Tuesday, November 4th

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From: Kevin Casner
Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 11:06 PM
Subject: RE: Tuesday, November 4th

Greetings Men!

Yes we will be meeting Tuesday Night!...Go Vote and come on out!!

I hope that you have all had a great week and that you are fighting the Good Fight!

Last week we ventured into what was probably "uncharted territory" for many of you as we tried to discover those areas in our lives where we are hiding…or "posing". I hope that you have asked of The Father to reveal those places in your life as you Walk with God...and. if you think that you are not Posing in some way…well…we will see…

This week….The wound…..we must recognize and deal with the poser! We must also go to the wound! A wound that can't be touched, is a wound that is not healed….The enemy does not want you at the barn this week!..You must be intentional and press on.

Now , for a couple of reminders and updates…

1) Read up Through Chapters 4 and 5 in "Wild at Heart"!

2) If you have the field manual, work your way through a few of the questions regarding "The Poser"…If you don't have a field manual, see the PDF file attachment to this email and work through a couple of the questions there.

3) Men…This is our third week. I hope the small groups are working well for you…It is such an encouragement to see you, and hear how you are getting together with each other…even one on ones. This will bare much fruit in your lives as you continue to walk in restoration and Life! ENGAGE!! Let nothing stand in the way of you doing what you can to walk in your true identity and strength with other men!

this week we have closed any additional participation during this series. This will become very important as we spend more time together in our formation and Individual Platoons. If you know of someone who would like to attend at a later date, there will be other initiatives starting plus we have several allies that may be starting a series that we can plug them in to!

Men! Stick with this…Do not let the enemy take you out…He will try (If he hasn't made an attempt already)

If you have questions feel free to call me at 704-xxx-xxxx

Strength and Honor!

Kevin Casner

Wild at Heart - Session Three Questions

Session
Three – The Wound

I need to clarify three things when it comes to finding our “wounds”

First, it is not necessarily one clear wound, given on an unforgettable day you remember in detail. Many men can recall the day they received a soul-wound from their father that somehow defined the rest of their relationship with him. But for others, it is an accumulation of subtle wounds and messages give over time. Second, I believe that every man carries a wound(s). No matter how good a man your father was, and may still be, he is not Jesus Christ. Every father is a son of Adam, and every father himself grew up on a world
far from Eden. Given these two Biblical truths, be very, very cautious to come to the conclusion that you somehow escaped the father-wound. Your father may have repented deeply of his own false self as a young man, and been substantially healed of his own wound before he fathered you. But that is a rare, rare case. Finally, you have been born into a world at war. A war over the souls of men. The enemy desires to steal, kill and destroy - YOU. It is highly unlikely that he has not been successful in wounding your soul at some point in your life. Do not dismiss the assault of the enemy as you identify your wounds.

1. What is/are your wound(s)? Can you put words to it? Do you remember how
   it was given, the way it came?

   
   

2. And what was the message of the wound – or the series of wounds? What did it say to you about yourself?

   
   

3. What agreements have you made about who you are – in essence saying “This is the way I am”? Have you ever considered deeply why you are “this way?”

   
   

4. Can you remember making a sort of vow when you were younger – maybe after being wounded? What was the vow?

   
   

5. What did you father “name” you – what identity did he bestow on you as a boy and young man?

   
   

6. Some wounds originate due to absence – physical, emotional, spiritual. “Not receiving a blessing from your father is an injury. Not seeing your father when you are small, never being with him, having a remote father, a workaholic father, is an injury.” Did you receive a wound of this type?

   
   

7. Do you live each day with a deep inner strength that comes from knowing you are a real man, that you have what it takes? Or are you a driven man, or a passive man? When did that feeling of drivenness or passivity set in? Did it originate during a certain period of life?

8. Many men take their “question” to the woman and want her to validate them as men. For a passive man it may mean you need to stand up to your wife. For a violent man (including achievers) it means stop abusing her. Many men make the woman their adventure. How have you handled the woman in your life? What have you been seeking from her?
   

   
   

9. What would you love to have heard from your father?

Car pooling and ride needed to the Retreat

We have several requests for rides and car pooling to the Retreat. For example, guys need rides from Huntersville, Matthews, Fort Mill and Jackson Park.

Here is my proposed plan:

1. Connect with a Group Leader and chose a Pace Car with a driver.

2. Here's some good choices for vehicles: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Indianapolis_500_pace_cars

3. Pick a specific time for departure. Dinner starts a 6:30

4. Pick a meeting place with safe parking. The church has cleared for use, preferably behind small tent. That parking lot is near the cell tower in the back.

5. Please reply to me with your plans quickly. I will coordinate the requests and direct them to you as needed. Tell who is your group's point of contact with cell numbers.

Wild at Heart - Session Two Questions

Wild at Heart - Session Two Questions
Click Here:
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dcd6jnds_6d434h2cg

Tuesday Night Men's meeting at the Barn: Oct 28, 2008

Greetings Men!

I hope that you have all had a great week and that you are fighting the Good Fight!

It is so exciting to see the hunger of the men that long to get their hearts back, find their place in the battle, and do so within a "Band of Brothers"!!

Last week we launched our Fall Initiative at "the barn" and had the largest group of men we've ever had. We appreciate you hanging in there as we endeavor to follow the Holy Spirit and make adjustments.

I just wanted to send out a couple of reminders and updates…

1) Read up Through Chapter 3 in "Wild at Heart"!

2) If you have the field manual, work your way through a few of the questions regarding "The Poser"…If you don't have a field manual, see the PDF file attachment to this email and work through a couple of the questions there.

3) Please bring a chair if you have one!! This will help us in the large Formation as well as the Platoon Breakouts!

4) I am going to order "Wild at Heart Field Manuals" this week…The cost will be $11.50 each… It looked like at least two dozen men needed them by show of hands last week…Their will be an request sheet for you to sign this week if you want one…please bring cash or check this week (if cash, please bring correct change) Checks can be made out to Kevin Casner and I'll give you a receipt and make one big order.

5) Reminder…we are requesting a one time facility use fee of $20.00 each, for the entire 8 to 9 week series. This will help pay some utilities, provide water and misc. supplies for us to use at the Barn…If you cannot afford the $20.00, please see me personally…WE WANT YOU HERE! You may also bring a few dollars each time if it works better. There will be a Basket for this near the sign up sheet and "Prayer Request" Ammo Box

6) Prayer Request…We have an "Ammo Box" for Prayer request…Cards and pen are located on the same location…Your request will be prayed for!

7) We have a couple of Brave young men who are students at Morningstar who want to come to this, but do not have transportation! If you live in/near or drive by the Regent Park area and can help these guys out...Please give me a call at 704-xxx-xxxx or email me at kcasner@

After this week we will close any additional participation during this series. This will become very important as we spend more time together in our formation and Individual Platoons. If you know of someone who would like to attend at a later date, there will be other initiatives starting plus we have several allies that may be starting a series that we can plug them in to!

Men! Stick with this…Do not let the enemy take you out…He will try (If he hasn't made an attempt already)

If you have questions feel free to call me at 704-xxx-xxxx

Strength and Honor!

Kevin Casner

Fwd: New Stuff goin' on at THe Barn

Brothers…….I'd like to encourage you to join us at the Barn the next number of Tuesdays (starting tomorrow night) for a Wild at Heart series inspired by John Eldredge, Erwin McManus (The Barbarian Way) and others. A number of guys (including guest appearances from some great men from afar – Shelby to Durham to D.C.) will be helping to lead this journey into a deeper understanding of the warrior hearts that God has given each of us.

7 p.m. til 9 p.m. at The Barn on Tuesday nights

5:30-6:45 the Food Crew will be dining at Showmars ~ 521 & SC 160

This book (Wild at Heart) and this video series has had more impact on my spiritual walk than any other thing I've ever done.

My prayer is that it would impact you as well and that you would spread it to other men in the future.

If you're not able to attend, we covet your prayers. God is stirring up a BUNCH of men in the region and it's clear to me that whatever the Lord calls and ordains…the enemy fiercely opposes.

Fighting together in the battle.

Haines Maxwell

Starting Tuesday, October 21st from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Starting Tuesday, October 21st from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and for the next 8 to 10 weeks every Tuesday, we will embark on a journey to Discover and awaken your heart. We will be utilizing material from the book "Wild at Heart" by John Eldredge.

I am very excited about this Fall's series. We anticipate having participation from several of our allies in the facilitation of this series, including men from "Men of Steele", Mission Uprising, New Wilderness Adventures, Zoweh Ministries, as well as other alumni of the "Barn Militia"

"For that which draws us to the heart of God, is that which often first lifts our own hearts above the mundane, awakens a longing and desire. And it is that life, my brothers, the life of your Heart that God is most keenly after"....from "The Way of the Wild Heart"

Does this statement stir anything within you...within your Heart...? Why... What is "That"? "To rescue men, to see them restored by Christ and released for God's kingdom, is the most desperate need of this hour". (John Eldredge)