Happy New Year! I hope your Christmas was wonderful and that you had plenty to eat.
In 2007 I went to Ireland with my mom for vacation. We had a blast! We hopped in a car and drove around the whole country. We saw castles, kissed the Blarney Stone, explored caves, and ate at some pretty good pubs. I fell in love with the people on that trip. They are such good-natured and loving people. When I got back home I had a dream that I was driving in Southern Ireland and I saw a church appear in a field. When I woke up I knew God had called me to go to Ireland and preach His Good News.
Since 2007 my vision for Ireland has continued to increase. Now more than ever I am excited to join in with God in the things He is doing in Ireland. It’s been a long time coming but this February I’m packing my bags and heading over. I’ve waited patiently and had time to mature a little. Now is finally the time. For the past few months I’ve been saving my pennies and I’m almost ready to go.
Ireland is a country that has heard the Gospel, but many have forgotten the power and authority that we have as God’s children. Many have forgotten what it means to have intimate relationship with Jesus. God wants to restore His people to a place of intimacy with Himself. When I go to Ireland I want to remind people of these things. God loves us and He wants to be a part of our lives. He wants His people to walk unafraid. He wants us to walk in authority over the kingdom of darkness and speak His light and hope into hopeless situations.
While in Ireland I’ll be working with an interdenominational organization called the “Haven.” They are located in Cork, Ireland which is in the southern tip of the country. The Haven has many different ways of outreach into the community. On Wednesday nights they have a youth group where lots of teens come from the neighborhood to hang out and experience the love of Christ. They also have a daycare center, counseling, bookstore, and a cafe. At different times during the week they have outreaches into the city. I’m excited to get a taste of all of these different ministries and build relationship with the people I’ll be meeting.
I’m leaving for Ireland this February and I need the support of my friends and family. The first way you can help me is, of course, by donating financially. Checks can be written out to “Living Waters,” which is my home church. Just attach a note indicating it’s for me. You can also write them out to me and send them to my mom’s house.
The second way you can help me is through prayer. Here are some prayer points that you can use:
- That I wouldn’t hold anything back and that I would pour out all that God is giving me.
- That I would show the love of God to all those who I will come in contact with.
- That I would move in the power and authority that God has given me.
- That I would walk as one of God’s anointed children.
- That I would have favor with the people that I minister to.
- That I would be unafraid and walk in boldness and courage.
- That the things that I do would be fruitful.
- That I would trust in God all the way.
- That I would be refreshed and refueled by God daily.
- That everything I do would be for the glory of God.
- That I would make connections for when I plan a future trip.
- That I would come home on fire for God and ready to do more for His kingdom.
- That I would walk in intimacy with Jesus.
- That I would carry His word in my heart.
- That I would enjoy my work and be full of joy.
I thank you all very much for your support. You are a tremendous blessing to me and I will hold all of you in my heart as I go over seas to share the Good News which is this, God loves you and wants to have a deep, meaningful, personal relationship with you. May God bless every one of you who reads this letter. I pray that God would shine His love in your life.
Be blessed,
Be blessed,
Anthony L. McGarity
Facebook: Anthony L. McGarity
Email: amcgarity60@gmail.com
Blog: downloadsfromthefather.blogspot.com
Living Waters Foursquare Church
2200 Roberts Rd.
Medford, OR 97504
