Power Encounter Retreats:
In 2005 the demand for deliverance and emotional healing had grown significantly, which required us to move from one on one ministry to Encounter Weekends where 50-70 people go through ministry at one time. These retreats, which offer group and/or personal ministry, have proven to be as or more effective than one on one ministry. God’s presence has been strong and the testimonies have been very powerful. Retreats are held at PIM on Friday night through Saturdays on the weekends listed on the Event Calendar.
Pre-Encounter Class:
Prior to each Power Encounter Retreat we run a four week preparation class for those going through the retreats. These are held at PIM from 7:00-9:00pm and are very important and helpful in understanding and preparing people for the Encounter Retreats.
Post Encounter Class:
Following each power Encounter Retreat, we have a two night class on the second and third Tuesdays of the proceeding month of the Retreat. These classes are essential in helping people keep and progress in their personal deliverance and healing.
Training and Equipping Classes:
We offer training and equipping seminars for deliverance/emotional healing several times each year. This is a very powerful weekend which teaches the ministry of the Holy Spirit in healing the broken hearted and setting the captive free. We have established teaching materials that train and equip both the Body of Christ along with church leaders on how to minister effectively in deliverance and healing. We model hands on ministry that effectively demonstrates the power of the Holy Spirit in setting people free.
Testimonies from Power Encounter Retreats:
Melissa: “At the Encounter I was overwhelmed by the gentle loving kindness of the Holy Spirit as I was set free from the bondages of self-condemnation and self-reliance. My freedom came through the revelation of Jesus showing me that He was with me in every circumstance and brought healing to the root of my hurts.”
Monty: “At the recent Encounter Weekend, Jesus delivered me from anger and hatred, especially toward my father. He set me free from lots of fear and other things like fear of poverty. Jesus Christ showed me why things were the way they are. He gave me authority over the devil. I received a word from my Lord Jesus. I truly felt His love. I now know that GOD REALLY LOVES ME!! This has changed my whole life. I am thankful to Pastor Dave and the ministry team for praying for me.
Barry: “I was at the deliverance weekend in late February 2007. I came expecting a mighty move of God, and I came prepared to tear down all the walls and to get all that I could from the weekend. I was ready for God to do anything he wanted. Nothing was off limits. I was not disappointed. God was there in a mighty way and He touched me, He moved me, He was on the floor with me. God tore down walls; He brought to mind old events that had long been forgotten. God brought with those, new inner peace; a new comfort in God, a new trust in God. The new deliverance continues in me. I am not finished yet, there is more to be done before it’s completed.
Sarah: “I begin praising God that I was born. Thank you Jesus I was born and you formed me. I can praise God for my birth! When I did that something happened in me. So much joy! Thank you Jesus I was born. I have never done that before. His presence coming on me. Jesus is so happy. I can see how happy He is. He was so happy that I could see how awesome it was that I was born. He made me. He made me. It’s great to be alive and to live for the Lord! To be filled with the life of God. I have been having so much more fun with my children also. I can enjoy my life, have fun, laugh! It’s great to be alive!”
