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Dearest friends and supporters,
Thank you so much for your prayers, encouragement
and support of Jerry Chapman Ministries in 2007. We would like
to take this time to update you all on where we’re at now and
what we are planning for in 2008. After a very busy and
fulfilling several years of full time ministry, (7 to be exact,
number of completion) as well as Jerry working a full time job,
we believe the Lord has directed us to take some time away from
the traveling ministry schedule and focus on our relationships
with the Lord, each other, friends, family and our ministry base
here at home. We have clearly heard the Lord tell us to take the
time now to be still and wait on Him. We need to be quiet and
hear his voice as we know and understand that our future in
ministry depends on our taking the time to be in the Lords
presence as never before. Not only is it our desire to refresh
in the Lords presence, we want to become a resting place for the
Lord. For in that position we will be able to hear the Lords
voice clearly. Is. 50:4 The Sovereign Lord has given me an
instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He
wakens me morning by morning wakens my ear to listen like one
being taught. We know that in this eighth year of our ministry
(new beginnings) the Lord has plans to reveal Himself to us as
never before. Our plan for ministry is to connect on a more
relational level with ministry partners, friends and associates
rather than focus on ministry events.
It has always been our heart to have our own
place for Jerry to build drums and also a place to someday host
small ministry gatherings. The location as many of you know is
our barn at the back of our property. We have been working
toward this goal for the past couple of years with some
wonderful support from friends. The truth is there has just not
been enough time to get the project where it needs to be with
our schedules being so tight. Less travel time will enable us
to focus more on this project.
Another thing that has been put on the back
burner for some time is Jerry’s desire to record some music.
Please pray with us during this time for us to be released in
the gift of worship in that area along with the discernment of
who the right people would be to partner with in this project.
This time will allow us to focus here on what
needs to be done so that in the future we will be better
prepared to serve the Lord as he has destined us to do. We will
continue to covet your prayers and financial support as we move
out in unknown territory that happens to be literally in our own
back yard.
Thank you again for your prayers and support.
Jerry & Leslie Chapman
As you pray for us we are asking that we receive
clear direction from the Lord as we enter into this new season.
We thank you in advance for your continued
prayers, support and encouragement. Please be reminded that we
are a 501© 3 non profit ministry and your donations are tax
deductible.
May the Lord bless each one of you with the
desires He has placed in your hearts
2007 Recap
February 24,
Jerry shared at the men's breakfast at Vader
Assembly of God and was very well received and has been invited
back to share for a church service .
March 23-25
Jerry and Leslie went to Pacific Life Bible
College in Surrey BC for a worship seminar and fund raising
dinner/auction. Saturday afternoon Jerry did a short teaching on
culturally relevant worship and indigenous instruments. He then
led the group in a drum circle that turned into a worship circle
using drums and percussion instruments. There was a blind woman
attending and as she entered in we could see the spirit of joy
come upon her and with that joy the anointing of the Holy Spirit
came though her worship. There was healing, tears, young people
stretched and willing to step forward in new revelation of God
through that worship time. That evening we gathered
some musicians from our extended family church Harvest Community
in Chilliwack. We shared First Nations Style worship music for
those attending the dinner auction. We were well received by
those in attendance, many who had never heard our style of
worship before. The gourmet dinner served that night was
outstanding. Thank you, Melanie Gleason Lyle for the invitation.
Sunday morning we gathered at Harvest Church in Chilliwack where
Jerry joined with the worship team. Gods presence was moving
throughout the service. We are always blessed when we have a
chance to worship with our church family in Chilliwack. After
church we meet briefly with Pastor Keith and Jerry's sister in
regard to future kingdom work in the area. We believe God wants
to move in greater power in the region. Pray that we hear from
the Lord what our part might be and for more fruit bearing
workers in the Frasier River Valley.
April 7,
Jerry, Leslie, Mike & Rene Greely, Connie Wallace and Bill Ivey
went to Portland for a Messianic / Native day of teaching, food,
fellowship, worship, dance and intersession. Our guitar player
called the night before letting us know he would be unable to
attend because of a family emergency. We called a man that we
knew was coming and asked if he would like to join in worship
with us and he graciously agreed. Coming into worship now
unrehearsed was a bit stressful but we put our trust in the Lord
and laid the time at his feet and He took the worship service
from the moment we started. It was an amazing, "God time". The
Lord by His Holy Spirit used us in as a corporate group to
minister to everyone in attendance that day.
April 21,
Jerry brought a worship team over to Rainier Oregon for their
first ever Gathering. Isabelle Weedman, and Robert
Archyleta along with Rodger and Jean Martin did the preliminary
ground work meeting with local pastors finding a facility and
contacting people to come. We had a wonderful turnout of over
100 people. There were many pre-believers in the crowd and all
seemed to enjoy their time in the presence of the Lord. One
comment came that :"My brother would never step foot in a church
but really enjoyed himself". The gathering format just reaches
out in a way that is more appealing to the un-churched as well
as the churched. Both Robert and Isabelle shared from the word,
we had a potluck meal with delicious food, there was worship and
corporate prayer with no one hesitating to participate. We want
to thank Paul & Janice Rice for opening up their church. We look
forward to the next time we join together in Rainier.
April 27,
Jerry went to Tacoma and Seattle with some drum deliveries and
stayed on in Seattle for a meeting with
Open Heart Ministries Bethseda
that evening. Before the meeting Jerry had the opportunity to
meet with the guest speaker from
Fresh Fire
ministries as well as
Mary Oliver
of Open Heart. They had an amazing encounter with the Lord
with each of them speaking prophetically into one another's
lives. Needless to say the meeting that evening was charged with
the power of the Holy Spirit with no one leaving untouched.
Saturday May 5th
we headed to Olympia for a meeting with some pastors from The
Nazarene Church in North Seattle.
These people have connections with Native people and are
searching for ways to effectively minister to them. We scheduled
a time for Jerry to come and share at a Sunday morning service.
After Olympia we headed to
Raymond Washington
and met with a pastor and his wife with the same heart. We ended
up staying over and attending their street church the next
morning. We set a date in June for a gathering at their church
and then in August to come back and do a two day outdoor out
reach. We returned home on Sunday in time for Jerry to be a part
of the worship team for a City Wide service that evening. There
was agood turn out and as always there were several in
attendance who had their first experience with "Native Style"
worship. Jerry was very well received.
May 11-13
we took a last minute trip to Bend to meet up with musician
Jo Vogels and his wife Victoria at the "Barn".
The meeting times were powerfully anointed and both Jo and Jerry
feel strong about working together in the future. We are very
encouraged by the ministry that
Dale and Joellen Michaels
facilitate there in Bend. Sunday night we came home in time to
lead worship at Evangel and then finished the night with
Mother's Day take out and snuggling with our precious 2 year old
granddaughter.
Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th
we traveled to Cannon Beach Oregon to attend a couple of days of
our communities
19th Annual Pastors and Ministry Leader's Prayer Summit.
There were over 40 leaders in attendance in all or part of the
summit. It was such an uplifting experience for both of us. We
are so blessed and encouraged to be part of a community of
leaders who are so united in prayer and have such genuine care
and concern for one another. The bond continues to grow deeper.
Saturday the 19th
Jerry once again emceed the
"In Honor of Our Children" Pow Wow hosted by Kelso School's
Indian Education.
We had an excellent turn out with more vendors, dancers and
attendees than we have had in the last couple of years.
Thank you to the Wiconi volunteers who drove up
to help out.
Ketchikan AK, May 24 - 28, 2007
The Chapman’s and the Greely’s ended the month of
May in Ketchikan Alaska. Arriving on Thursday the 24th
we started with a meeting with the core group of the
“Gathering”… We had a time of food fellowship and protocol.
Then we got together to practice with the musicians that would
be playing with us throughout the weekend. Dale and Lucy
Wheeler flew up to join us on Friday. Friday night we gathered
at the
Saxman Tribal House
for a community concert. The event was well
attended. The acoustics were perfect there in the long house.
The place was made for drumming. We had worshipers and
pre-believers joining in unity in native style song and dance.
We left that evening with a sense, of awe as we reflected on
how the Holy Spirit ministered in the hearts of the people in an
ever so gentle way.
On Saturday we attended the
Gathering’s three year anniversary
Potluck. There were lots of people, food, fellowship and music.
They have all age groups represented. It was so encouraging to
hear the testimonies of some of the “younger” elders who took
the time to recognize their elders who were in attendance, and
hear how these precious ones prayed for and ministered them into
the kingdom many years ago.. E Now we see these people doing the
same and soon to pass that mantel on to the next generation. The
core group had made enough drum sticks for everyone in
attendance, so the evening finished off with all having a chance
to drum and then being able to have the sticks to take home.
Before we finished as always there was a time of prayer and
personal ministry.
Sunday we had the pleasure to join
Good News Fellowship
for service. As it was the Global Day of Prayer we spent the
beginning of the service joining in, with believers all around
the world in a time of corporate worship, prayer and repentance.
Jerry shared a timely word for the body of Good News Fellowship
encouraging the adults in their support of the children and
youth in the call the Lord has place upon them. That evening we
did a service at the
Salvation Army Church.
There were people from several different congregations as well a
number of people who heard the music and simply stopped in to
see what was taking place. People were free in song and dance.
We left knowing the Holy Spirit had done what He intended to
accomplish. After service we went to Norma and Sonya Skans where
they prepared a wonderful feast for a least 50 people. They
honored us with gifts, generous words and prayers. Norm and
Sonya are such a gift to the body of Christ as well as to their
community.
We just want to say thank you to all of you in
Ketchikan for your part in bringing us up to be a part of your
ministry. Also for your prayers in sending us out.
Joe & Susie Williams, Norm & Sonya Skans,
George & Marty at Good News Fellowship, Ken Rainak, John Long,
Leonard & Debbie Nance, Dale Bakkala and all those involved in
the Ketchikan Gathering. We are blessed by your generosity and
hospitality.
June 15 & 16, Raymond WA,
Friday night we started the weekend with worship
and intercession sharing the music portion with the Liberation
Church worship team. It was a sweet yet powerful time in the
Lord. Saturday Raymond had their first Potluck Gathering
Meeting at the high school. We had the opportunity to protocol
the police chief, fire chief, city council as well as tribal
representatives from the Shoalwater Tribe. There were over 100
people in attendance throughout the day. We sensed the Lord
working in the hearts of many during our time of fellowship,
enjoying good food and worship.
June
24 Kelso WA:
Sunday morning we took a worship team to
Abundant Life Nazarene
church. Jerry also spent a brief time sharing about what we do
as ministers representing First Nations. There were actually
some people who were familiar with Broken Walls ! Pastor Chris
Davis is very supportive and an encouragement to Jerry and I .
We look forward to a continued relationship with the people
there.
June
30 Seattle WA: Jerry and Leslie traveled to West Seattle Church
of the Nazarene
where Jerry taught on ministry with cultural relevance. We have
been in communication with the pastors from West Seattle and
believe this is a God connection. They have a very
culturally diverse congregation and are more than ready to make
a difference in their community.
June 29,30, July7,20, & 21,
Jerry and several volunteers from the
Vision City
servant week spent many hours refurbishing a
very old and tired gym at the Cowlitz Tribe's St. Mary's Center
in Toledo WA,. It was a big undertaking but the result was well
worth the effort. Thanks to all who helped out.
July 27-28,
Our worship team was invited back to the
Back to the Blues Gospel
Blue Festival in Chilliwack BC.
Even though we don't play the blues the "Native Style" worship
was overwhelmingly received. Jerry and I made several
connections with people in the area involved in native ministry.
Another answer to prayer. Sunday AM we lead worship at
Harvest Church in Chilliwack
and as always the people there were prayed up and ready to
receive from the Lord and that's just how the morning went. The
Holy Spirit moved in power that morning, in blessing and
refreshing. A big thank you to our team:
Mike & Rene Greely, Chuck & Jacque Hendrickson, Connie Wallace,
Josh Anderson and Jay McKenzie.
We are very excited about the addition of some new musicians
Chuck & wife Jacque and also Josh. What a blessing these guys
are!
August 2-5
We headed to Turner Oregon for the
Wiconi Family Camp and Pow Wow,
Jerry facilitated the worship time attempting to get as many
different people involved in leading as he could. The worship
times carried a diverse flavor and encouraged us
to appreciate the way God uses us in so many variations of
expressing our worship to Him. We also had our turn at running
the sound which is not something either of us are particularly
gifted in, but we are learning. It was good to see old friends
and have some time to visit in a more relaxed atmosphere.
August 11,
took us to
Tom Fest in Washougal WA,
Why? The directors of the event realize that their property is
on the land the first peoples and believe that protocol dictates
that there be some representation of First Nations People. We
were given great respect and favor by these people and believe
they will reap a blessing out of their obedience.
August 18 & 19
we returned to
Raymond
for a two day event. We had the opportunity to meet and protocol
the
Chinook Tribe
at the opening of the Saturday meeting. Thank you Lord for still
yet another connection!. The afternoon session got rained out so
we packed up in a hurry and headed to the high school. After
setting up Jerry had our younger half of the team lead, Chuck,
Josh & Jay with Mike filling in on bass. Chuck did an amazing
job of leading us into the Throne Room. Josh's guitar seemed to
just sing in the spirit. Following worship we had a powerful
time of prayer for those in attendance. Sunday morning we got up
and headed back to the school where our whole team brought the
worship and once again the Lord amazed us with an intense time
of worship and intercession. That afternoon everyone was treated
to terrific salmon barbeque.
Thank you to Tony and Lisa and Liberation Church
for all your hard work.
Thank you to Patty
who opens her door to us and treats us to her
wonderful food, comfortable beds, generous
hospitality and then send us home with gifts. A
friend for life! Also
a big thank you to our team who travel at their own expense to
be a part of this ministry. Mike & Rene Greely Connie & Jim
Wallace, Chuck Hendrickson, Josh Anderson and Jay McKenzie
August 25 & 26th Was the Kalama Days of
Discovery,
This event takes place in recognition of the
town's name sake Kalama a Hawaiian who landed on the Columbia
River and married a local native woman. The family has held on
to their traditions for generations and in honor of them the
festival has been born. This was something that interested Jerry
as he also is 1/4 Hawaiian. Jerry did some drum songs, two
sisters from the Cowlitz Tribe, Patty and Jane came to sing and
dance. We invited a traditional pow wow drum family, Cree Star,
and there were a handful of First Nations dancers. Our
son-in-law Carlo and daughter Breanne joined Jerry in a worship
set on Sat. afternoon. We felt that there was a good
representation of first nations, not to mention all of the
Hawaiians. They counted 64 vendors, us being one of them, 700
guests for the Luau dinner, and 5000 visitors throughout the
weekend. Sunday morning Jerry had church service with about 25
people in attendance. The thing I think that impacted us the
most was all the testimonies honoring and glorifying Christ,
recognizing the fact that this was not a Christian event. Thank
you to Bill & Gloria and the countless volunteers that made this
event possible. We look forward with anticipation to next year.
The Barn Project:
Dale & Sue Bakkela
of Ketchikan received vision for our Barn Workshop Project and
have been encouraging their personal friends and ministry
contacts to give toward that. We had checks come in from
Ketchikan, California and Texas. Not mention our local ministry
partners. With
Gene McCleary
taking over the project we now have the roof
sealed, half of a new foundation, 2/3 of the new floor, lights
and electrical outlets to run equipment. There’s a lot more to
be done but this start is really encouraging
tion. The core group had made enough drum sticks
for everyone in attendance, so the evening finished off with all
having a chance to drum and then being able to have the sticks
to take home. Before we finished as always there was a time of
prayer and personal ministry.
October 13,
Cowlitz Tribe Pow Wow
Jerry was asked to return this year as the emcee for the annual
event. This was the tribes biggest and best yet. The remodel
project done by the Kelso/Longview City church volunteers made
all the difference in the gym. It is was
wonderful. The Tribe took time to honor Jerry and
the volunteers including doing an honor dance and having gifts
of wonderful embroidered fleece vest for all the volunteers. The
Cowlitz people are reconnecting with their culture and did a
wonderful job of sharing with the community.
http://www.cowlitz.org/events/cowlitzindianpowwow.html
October 20,
We shared in drum songs and the word at the Tacoma Wisdom
Circle. This is an additional meeting time to the monthly Tacoma
Gathering. This fellowship has a bit more of an intimate and
personal setting. There is already First Nations people
testifying of the blessing these meeting have been to them.
November 1,
Jerry joined
Richard Twiss
for a Worship Seminar at
Seattle Pacific University.
It was a time to introduce culturally relevant expression in
worship and prayer and to share with attendees the powerful
impact it can have.
Josh Anderson and Chuck Hendrickson
join Jerry and Leslie for the worship portion
and did a great job as always with their musical gifts.
November 15-20,
Jerry and Leslie headed down to Puma Valley CA to bring an Abba
drum to the
Puma Valley Foursquare Fellowship.
The people of the congregation and
Pastor Derek Myers
have been swamped with fire relief ministry. Providing some of
the practical needs of meals, groceries, clothing, hands on help
as well as spiritual council and just “being there” for those
who have
been through such a traumatic event. We had
great service and enjoyed meeting and worshiping with the
people of Puma Valley.
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