Thank you so much for standing with us on our recent travels and events in which we have been involved.   The Philippines trip was so good.  We knew constantly the protection of the Father and His angels.  There were a number of situations which did not look good, especially the lengthy travel across still flooded parts of the nation, plus driving to Baguio City along the mountain road that had been devastated by landslides, then the arrival of another typhoon when we were in Mindanao and needed to fly back to Manila.  Most internal flights had been cancelled that day and the news announced our flight had been also.  Nevertheless we went to the airport and waited for a couple of hours after which they announced we could check in and the flight would be operational…and although bumpy in places we knew an incredible peace as we sheltered under the wing of Him who is so powerful to protect.  

The highlights of the trip were spending time with students and graduates in Camiling.  They are so responsive and willing to acknowledge the stuff that has damaged their ability to receive God as a Father.    Our visit to Isabela province with a group of  leaders was also really productive.   Having undertaken the journey up the mountain to Baguio City, we were surprised how eager the people were to have us stay in spite of having only just finished cleaning houses and church buildings of mud.  Our time in Dapitan City was taken up with 3 day seminar which included one evening when we were hosted at a banquet by the Mayor of Dipolog and her husband.  What an experience, especially for me when I took a mouthful of what I thought was guacomole but turned out to be wasabi ( hotter by far than English mustard).   The team were amazing and fitted in so well, developing a great teaching style as they ministered on God’s plan to prosper His children and what had to change in order for it to happen.

Since then we have shared a weekend with Chester and Betsy Kylstra in Bournemouth at House of Destiny Church; then had a great week at Bath City Church doing a Revelation of the Father’s Love school.  Gordon Harris from TACF in Toronto joined us.  We love his style and the revelation that he brings.  We so appreciated the prayer ministry team including 3 from Amsterdam.

 As ever we try to take teams everywhere we go….  And there is a special joy in seeing young people released to share, teach, hear from God, bring prophetic words and pray powerfully for people.   We love it so much and remain so grateful to the Father for His kindness to us  in giving us so many pray-ers  who tangibly make a difference to all we do.  Thanks so much for your part in it all.      

We returned from Uganda more aware than ever of the need we have of protection from heaven, and especially the prayers of those who faithfully call down the blessing of the Father on us.  

The first week in Namuwongo, near Kampala, went really well.  It was intended to limit the numbers to 100 but by Tuesday 147 had signed up.  There were pastors from Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and DRC.  Their responses were amazing; really quiet during the presentation of the teaching but then in the prayer ministry time a lot of real encounters with the Father took place.   There were a number of situations relating to relationships amongst the leaders which were gloriously resolved during the week. We seem to forget so easily the miraculous nature of what God loves to do in our hearts when we choose to open up to Him.   

     We loved visiting Wellspring Church on the Sunday and had great fellowship with the local pastors and leaders.  It was so good to see the team that is gathering and its established core value of the Father’s Love.

     The following week we moved on to Mukono about 10 miles further away from Kampala.  We were taken about 16 miles into the bush to a retreat centre where a group of Anglicans including vicars, lay readers and intercessors gathered.  Little did we realise, as we travelled back to the hotel on the Thursday evening that riots were taking place in the town.  Eventually after being driven around some back roads, the minibus took shelter behind some buildings because there were crowds of people screaming, shouting and running in an attempt to get away from the security forces who were firing rifles and tear gas grenades.   After about 10 minutes the pastor said we should all get out and walk the 100 metres to the main road and across it to the hotel, which the team did.  We were shocked to see the main road looking like a war film; tyres burning in the road, smoke and tear gas hanging heavily, stones and debris littering the highway, no people at all except the security forces some 50 m away.  We ran across the road into the hotel and the gates were locked behind us.  Later from the 4th  floor we watched the riot police chasing people in the streets around the hotel.  There were constant fusillades of rifle fire and the loud popping of the tear gas grenades.   So on advice from the British High Commission and our Ugandan friends we stayed at the hotel for the next 2 days until the situation calmed down.    Thanks to many praying friends, the situation which was forecast to get much worse (over 20 people died in the 2 days), actually calmed down and normal life resumed after 3 days.  It was disappointing not to finish the school although we heard that they had testimonies in our absence.  The testimonies centred around revelation of the effect that their childhood experience had had on their lives and their relationship with God, and secondly how they were currently treating their own children.  One man said he was going home to repent to his children for the things he had done to them.

       It was disappointing not to get to Mbalala for the last weekend.  However we were so aware of His presence and the direction of the Holy Spirit as we prayed each day.  Friends came to the hotel and wanted to plan for next year!!!   The team were amazingly unfazed by the situation.   We continue to honour the Father for His care over us and His hand on the sessions which produced so much good fruit.
 

We had a great time in Amsterdam in July with the team from the School of Ministry in Toronto.   Our friends in God’s Embassy Church looked after the whole 2 weeks brilliantly.   We had lots of fun with their team and had over 100 registered for the 1st week and over 50 for the 2nd week of training.   The 2 weeks were so overwhelmingly filled with the presence of God.  There were lots of tears and laughter, sometimes what looked like both simultaneously.   The testimonies at the end of each week were  powerful reminders of the Father’s ability to take the most damaged heart and begin a process of astounding healing.  At the end of the 2 weeks we were both very tired but so refreshed as well by His presence.

NEWS JUST IN!

August 17 - 21, 2009 we are running another Encountering the Father's Love School in Toronto.

Come and spend a week with us at the School of Ministry, Toronto Airport Christian Fellowship

To register, please call the contact centre in Canada on (001)1-416-674-8463 or email school@tacf.org for more details.

Objective

Every person has a vital need to experience love which is unconditional and unselfish. God, our Father, is the only one totally able to fulfill that longing. He created us for love. This school aims to bring you revelation of the Father so that the foundation of His love can be firmly in place. This forms the basis for a deepening intimacy with Him.
If you want to encounter the Father, and gain fresh revelation, this school is for you. If you are a leader or in ministry you will find this course refreshing and empowering.

Speakers

David and Faith Dalley

Topics

This school will cover:

• Having a revelation of the Father’s love
• Father Types
• Slavery v. sonship
• Nurturing heart of God
• Becoming Childlike
• And more!!

Take time out from your busy life:

• To draw closer to the Father
• To deal with any heart blockages
• To receive His love and
• To be refreshed and re-envisioned

The last few months have seen us visit several countries including Ukraine, Israel and Russia.

January

At the beginning of January, we had the opportunity to return to Kirovograd, Ukraine where David and Joy Saunders led a team of young people to minister at a youth conference. In was a great time resting in God's presence and teaching the youth about the love of their heavenly Father. It was also an excellent opportunity to catch up with old friends and make new ones! We were pleasantly surprised to meet two groups from Moscow and St. Petersburg in Russia who had travelled a long distance to be there.

The rest of the month of January passed in a blur of excitement and activity as we prepared for, then celebrated the wedding of our daughter Sarah to Ben Jackson. We had such a brill day and felt the incredible presence of the Father hovering over it all. Of course we are biased, but we think she was the most beautiful bride ever!

February

In February we spent some time recovering from the wedding....and ministering locally.

March

The conference in Ukraine in January gave us the opportunity to connect with some young people in Russia who invited us to speak at a Youth conference in Moscow in early March where the presence of God was strong and we saw some amazing heart healing take place. We were also privileged to meet with several different groups who have a deep longing to know the Father's love.

In March, it was so good to be at Naomi's wedding in Ashdod, Israel. For the last 10 years Naomi has played a big part in our ministry in Russia in being an amazing interpreter, organiser, travel companion on trains, planes and automobiles and developing her own ability to minister to many recovering from drug and family abuse. We will miss her so much and want to honour the self sacrifice and commitment she has displayed at many levels. We had a lovely time at her wedding and are excited about her new life in Israel with Igor.

We had the opportunity to visit various other places in Israel which brought the reality of Jesus who lived, ministered, died and rose again into clear focus.

Looking forward

The months ahead involve considerable travel to various nations (take a look at our itinerary page) - we are more than ever convinced of the desperate need of an ongoing encounter with the Father and His awesome love. His longing to Father us is as undiminished as ever.