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Greetings in Jesus Great Name!
This is James W. Goll, Co-founder of Encounters Network and international director of Prayer Storm. Over the years, the Lord has blessed me to walk along side many different anointed leaders and to be a friend and counselor to their respective ministries. One of these ministries that I have had the honor of walking with for many years is Master Potter Ministries, founded by Jill Austin.
Michal Ann and I both had the joy of knowing our dear friend Jill for a very long time. I was extremely saddened by her passing in January of this year. This has been an ex- tremely difficult season for me with the passing both of my dear wife Michael Ann, and my dear friend, Jill.
We thank the Lord for the spiritual legacy of Jill Austin and that the inheritance she im- parted so selflessly to so many is still on the earth for others to carry. Master Potter is in the process of a metamorphosis, no doubt about that, and it will look different than it has before. Whenever a man or woman of God is taken up off the earth, always look for the mantle to be thrown down (Elijah and Elisha). God does not leave us as orphans! The ministry of the Holy Spirit was definitely a gift given to Jill by God!
So who are these new carriers of Master Potter and the heritage Jill left behind? One of them is Linda Valen, Jill's faithful assistant of 15 years. A fact that many of you probably don't know is that Linda was my assistant before she was Jill's. It has been an honor to know and observe her integrity, spirit of prayer and passionate teaching anointing that has rested on Linda's life, not to mention the tremendous gift of the Holy Spirit manifest through her! Linda is indeed a virtuous woman and worthy of our trust and support. I am confident that Linda, along with the rest of the Master Potter staff, can steer Master Potter into its new destiny, perpetuating and maintaining the legacy of the Holy Spirit pioneered by Jill.
In addition to Linda, Master Potter's desire is to be instrumental in helping to release and support the spiritual fragrance of many of the sons and daughters and sisters and brothers whom Jill was able to impart to over her 30 years of ministry. This is the way Jill would have wanted it.
Finally, these past few months have brought enormous changes and challenges for Master Potter, as might be expected by the passing of the Founder of a ministry. Would you con- sider giving a special gift to Master Potter Ministries to help them close the year out well? Our ministry has personally sent a gift of $1,000 to help them out in this transi- tional time.
Perhaps you have been a monthly supporter in the past. Let me encourage you to pray and see what the Holy Spirit wants you to do today! I want to see Master Potter move forward again in the fullness God's calling. Would you pray and obey what the Lord shows you to do?
As a friend of the ministry and in behalf of Board of Directors and staff of Master Potter Ministries, I want to thank you for your love and support over the years and ask for your ongoing prayerful partnership. May the Lord bless you and family in these challenging times!
With Gratitude and Anticipation,
James W. Goll
Encounters Network ~ Prayer Storm ~ Compassion Acts
Carrying the Legacy — a note from Linda Valen
I had the privilege and honor of serving and walking alongside Jill Austin for the past 15 years and it has been one of the highlights of my history with God. When I was on staff and working for Mike Bickle, the invitation came for me to work with Jill. "I just want you to serve My friend, Jill," the Lord said. I am so glad I said yes to Him!
Over the years I've learned so much from Jill that at some point, I feel that I'll be writing a book(s) about the many facets of her ministry, her walk with God, her radical exploits and visitations, and the keys to the anoint- ing and power of Holy Spirit that she walked in. Jill's desire was to share the "how to's" of moving in the anointing so the body of Christ would be trained and equipped to advance the Kingdom. She wanted people to do what she did ... and even more! Jill loved to challenge people with her, "Catch me if you can!"
What James said is certainly true – that Master Potter is in a metamorphosis right now. Yes, the ministry will look very different because our giftings, anointings, and personalities are different but we've also received im- partations from serving our dearest friend, Jill. Our heart is to give away what we've been given!! That was always Jill's heart!
Master Potter will be supporting and sowing into these areas in 2010:
We have needed this year to allow our hearts to process such a great loss and grieve, and yet there have been many, many things we must continue to handle regarding the ministry.
Master Potter is currently accepting invitations once again after a bit of a hiatus and Selah after Jill's death. God is moving in a very powerful way right now within our ranks and we want to impart some of it to you! Contact receptionist@masterpotter.com to make reservations for us to come to your church.
1. Linda's Itinerary:
*Women on the Frontlines Memorial Conference for Jill Austin & Michal Ann Goll (Phoenix, Arizona)
January 7- 9, 2010
Speakers: James Goll, Patricia King, Linda Valen, Heidi Baker, Iverna Tompkins, Gwen Shaw, Stacey Campbell, Dr. Sharon Stone, Faytene Kryskow
Worship: Julie Meyer, JoAnn McFatter, Angela Pinkston, Steve Swanson
*Women's Meetings (Kansas City, MO)
March 5-6, 2010
*Conference with Jesus Ministries International - David Kim (Seoul, Korea)
Date TBA
*"It's Supernaturally Natural" TV show interview with Sid Roth
(Pending)
2. Meetings in California and beyond
Are you hungry and desperate for more of Holy Spirit? We want to invite you to our meetings where we will follow Holy Spirit's direction as we preach and teach the Word, release impartations, share on visitations and the glory realms of the Lord, move in the prophetic, healing of heart issues, prayer and fasting, hearing the voice of God, and whatever else He wants to do! Emails will be coming later regarding these meetings. (Join Linda Valen and the Master Potter Team).
3. Quarterly Regional Sacred Assemblies
These are strategic meetings that are already going on and it involves 8-City Regions of California. (Headed by Doug Davis, with Linda Valen and the Master Potter Team). The saying is really true, "As goes California, so goes the world." Having such international influence and impact, it requires prayer and fasting as a tactical and strategic part of preparing the land for visitation. God IS visiting many places in the earth, as well as California!
Can You Help Us?
We are in urgent need of $35,000 immediately to cover salaries, along with general operating expenses, for the work that must continue to be done for Master Potter. This would be a great encouragement to our team!
Please make a year-end tax deductible donation on-line by visiting www.masterpotter.com
One of our supporters sent this meaningful poem to us that we want to share with you!
THE GARDENER
Silence covered my garden
As fog crept in through the night,
Shrouding the beautiful flowers,
Blocking out all sunlight. Weeping,
I ran to my garden,
Its beauty I could not see.
By my side appeared a Gardener,
Who knew everything about me.
"Fear not, little one, I am here now,
Put aside your earthly eyes,
There is much I would tell you in brokenness,
For I have heard your cries.
Look not on your garden, but look up unto Me.
Gaze into My eyes; have peace for eternity."
And with those words, He disappeared.
Have I lost my mind? That's what I feared.
But the hope He left in my heart that day
Is like a singing bird that has come to stay!
-Anonymous
1-23-09
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