Wednesday, September 21

WOW !!! What an amazing day.  Slept in late, then spent a few hours in cooperate prayer about our trip to the north.  Crossed the border and headed in a couple hours before going to the cafe.  We could all feel that this was going to be a real breakthrough day.  Met the missionaries in the north and went to a local apartment to pray about our time.  The Holy Spirit was so thick in the room, we all felt like we were crawling up in Papa's lap.  With certainty it was time to go to the cafe.

Mike, the other two missionaries, Tonia and I arrived at the cafe.  Before we could get seated, people were arriving.  There was a complete excitement here.  One of the missionaries interpreted every time we spoke, it was a real smooth transition.  Tonia began to speak to the ladies about makeup colors and accessory choices, while I painted paintings for the ladies.  The missionary told them that I was asking God what He would like to say to them.  You could see such a childlikeness in each face.  We learned that most of them believe God only speaks critically of them, so seeing a painting of love brought them great levels of excitement.  The missionaries were thrilled and so where the people.

The Holy Spirit was moving in such a way, that ladies kept coming.  So many came that we lost count and there were even men showing up to get prophetic paintings.  When they got their paintings, their faces would begin glowing.  As soon as the interpreter told them what the Lord had told Tonia or me, they would say, "yes, that's exactly true."  We arrived there at 3 pm and did not leave until 7:15.  They begged us to come back soon.  Some even asked us to come home with them so they could prepare us meals. 

There was one young lady there that I asked if she wanted to try to paint.  She was so full of joy that she grabbed the paints and immersed herself in them...to the point of forgetting to come to the dinner table.  It was obvious that the mantle was being passed to her.  At the end of the evening, we left her with paints, a brush and some watercolor paper.  We know that the Lord had hand-picked her to lead the charge.

To God be the glory.  Our mission has been exceedingly, abundantly more than we could ever imagine.

Tonia is feeling a little better.  She's thriving here and we both are honored to be here serving the Lord.

BREAKING...

Hi everybody.  At noon today your time, New Life Church here will be conducting their version of Night of Healing Prayer.  Please pray...

Tuesday, September 20

We are having a good time.  Tonia is very sick...cold and sinus junk.  Please pray.

Tomorrow is our big day in Turkish Cyprus.  We go to a cafe/bar and paint for some new believers and some non-believers.  Tonia will be giving beauty tips, speaking life and edifying the ladies and I will be painting prophetic art for them.

Our days have been amazing.  Beyond anything we could imagine.  Yesterday, we painted at Salamis, the place Paul preached and we also went to the tomb of Barnabas...WOW!!!.  Had prayer there and it was great.

Our hearts are being changed.  We are seeing so many things happen.  The Lord is moving MIGHTILY. These people are so hungry for the impartation.  We have had so many, countless opportunities.  In the prophetic art conference, over 20 nations were represented.  Everywhere we go, we are meeting new people and are given more opportunities to pour into them the blessings that Jesus has poured into us. The conference was wonderful.  Many lives were changed.

Never have we walked under such an anointing.  Sunday afternoon was family paint time.  My heart was fully at peace as 9 families (pastor, elders, and missionary families) gathered to paint.  I had nothing.  The Lord had not given me a thing to teach, yet my heart was fully at peace.  Keep in mind the conference had been Friday night, Saturday morning, and Saturday night.  Then Sunday morning, Tonia and I painted for 2 hours on big canvases in front of the congregation.  Now, one hour later, family paint time is starting and I'm pooped.  I told Tonia, "I have no idea what I'm suppose to say."  She went to the back of the room and begin interceding.

Suddenly, I spoke and a complete download from heaven took place.  I began to teach and preach as never before...most amazing experience.  The family paint class was incredible.  I spoke on God's love for family and the need for revelation from heaven, and how God's desire is for us to dream big.  The families then began to dream big and make paintings of the dreams God was laying on their hearts.  For two hours we were worshipping in the throne room.  I can't wait to come home and plant the seeds that we gathered from the Holy Spirit.

We are so thankful for your prayers, they have been so evident here.

Conference was amazing!!

Thank you so much for you prayers.  Just know that it's because of them that we are seeing amazing moves of God in Cyprus. Here are some comments from attendees of the conference:

• Georgia Philippou Riddle
  Prophetic art weekend at church.... Wow Papa moving through us and our children ministering His heart to us .... Love and more of His love!!!! Can't wait to see what happens in church tomorrow:)))
• Kerry Lewis Azzam how is it all going?? wish i had been there. hear mum even came down...how did she get on? 9 hours ago · Like
• Georgia Philippou Riddle Kerry it's been amazing. Children getting spot on pics etc. People who can't draw ministering and your mom was brilliant I know she enjoyed it.6 hours ago · Like

• Kathy Lewis It was great!! I was so impressed with the kids and how clearly they hear from God. Will try to get there next week for more !5 hours ago · Like
• Margo McMahon Yup Yup Yup it was amazing even I could paint with Daddy's help.... Our God is gooooooooooood!!!!!

Chris Christou

My six year old went last night with his mum, this morning he woke up to show me his paintings. He explained to me each picture as he waited upon God and listened, now if a 6 year old can wait upon God and paint prophetic art, anyone can.

Maria Georgiou That's my boy!

Georgia Philippou Riddle It's been lovely with all the children ministering to us and their friends

Kerry Lewis Azzam ahhhh - how cute, they certainly are precious in HIS sight

Our First Full Day

Well, today was our first full day on the ground in Cyprus...and it was AMAZING.  The power of your prayers are truly manifesting all around us as we see God opening doors everywhere we go it seems.

Earlier today we traveled to northern (Turkish) Cyprus, and met with some ladies who were so receptive to our loving on them, that they want us to come back.  When we return, Tonia will minister to them by pooring beauty into their lives through the great love God has for them, edifying the beauty of their femininity.

This evening, the first session of the Art of Listening conference began and went extremely well.  We had around 25-30 people attending and everyone was so receptive and eager to take-in the teaching.  We were so blessed by how 'receiving' everyone was.  Can't wait for session 2 in the morning.

We are so grateful for your prayers, there is GREAT power in them.

June & Tonia Have Safely Arrived in Cyprus

Hello Everyone, this is Brent.  Just wanted to give you an update that June and Tonia arrived safely in Cyprus about 24 hours ago (at the time of this writing).  Also at this time, they are in the middle of Session 1 of the conference (Cyprus is 7 hours ahead of EDT).  Session 2 will begin at 3:00 am tomorrow morning, so if you are up... :-)

Thank you for your prayers.

THE ART OF LISTENING CONFERENCE in CYPRUS

Hi everybody, this is June.  Tonia and I are so excited about our trip to Cyprus.  This is an amazing opportunity and privilege to share what God has taught us over the past few years. We are going with expectant hearts, believing that the Lord has called us on this journey and that He has a need for us to be there for such a time as this. We will be the guests of the Danforth family in Cyprus. 

We are so thankful for you joining with us along this journey.  Your prayers are the fuel that will propel us to unimaginable heights. We desire to see the Lord glorified, to see healings and supernatural miracles take place as the atmosphere shifts in Cyprus.  Our hearts are to release an atmosphere of love, and encouragement to the body.  May each brush stroke be welcomed worship to the heart of the King of Kings.

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Our itinerary is as follows (with prayerfully, a great deal of unexpected appointments along the way):

Sept 14         05:30 pm - June departs Atlanta
                       09:00 pm - Tonia departs Atlanta

Sept 15         07:00 pm - June arrives in Cyprus

                       10:00 pm -  Tonia arrives in Cyprus

Sept 16         Late Start (Rest and Prayer Time)

                       01:00 - 03:00 pm - Cyprus Museum

                       06:00 - 08:00 pm - Session 1 of Conference

Sept 17         Late Start (Rest and Prayer Time)

                      10:00 - 12:00 am - Session 2 of Conference

                      12:00 - 1:00 pm - Lunch at Church with Students

                      01:00 - 3:00 pm - Session 3 of Conference

Sept 18        10:00 am - Church with Live Painting during Worship & Preaching

                      06:00 - 8:30 pm - Family Painting (Brief Instruction & Paint)

Sept 19         Travel to Ancient Salamis to paint where Paul & Barnabas preached

Sept 20         Nicosia – Pray over Cyprus while traveling the land

                       07:00 - Mike leading Men's Group (paint for group)

Sept 21         09:30 - Land Prayer - Two teams - one team goes out to pray and 
                            one team stays back to pray and paint
                       01:00 - Travel to North to Paint from a Meadow overlooking the 
                            Mediterranean Sea

Sept 22         07:00 - 9:30 - Healing Prayer Night with Live Painting

Sept 23         08:00 - 10:00 - Cornerstone Church Worship & Live Painting

Sept 24         10:00 - 1:00 - Teaching Painting Techniques at Church

Sept 25         10:00 am - Church with Live Painting during Worship & Preaching

Sept 26         03:30 am - Tonia leaves Cyprus for Atlanta
                       09:30 am - June heads home -  arrive in Atlanta at 8:30 pm

Prayer focus is for an open heaven and open doors to paint and prophecy the heart of God, for divine appointments, and for the people of Cyprus to catch and release God’s heart for prophetic art. Also for Tonia and I to see and hear clearly what the Lord wants us to paint for the church and others.  Your prayers are appreciated more than you can ever know.  

Thank you for praying for us.