Today was a fantastic day, and God showed up in a great way. I felt like there was an explosion in the spiritual realm this morning and went over to tell Mui Yong about it. She said that she had just received an email from intercessors who saw a picture of a heart under a rock, and the rock had exploded causing the heart to come through.

There were amazing stories of miracles and breakthroughs that came through the one hour prayer and visioning sessions with each client. Stella’s client was so touched by the Holy Spirit and was ministered to for about 10 minutes before he began his presentation. Other clients made a commitment not to participate with the giants that rule the territory, such as corruption and bribery.

There were other clients that saw expansion in the spirit and received new visions for their businesses. The consultants are all well again and we feel united and happy. There is a wonderful time of togetherness and we shared many laughs.

Jakarta for me will be memorable. I saw a slice of what the Kingdom of Heaven will look like when its come to interaction with people. We all got down to a sense of reality, there was no façade, pretense or masking, we shared deep truths and were able to stand with one another with love and compassion and not condemnation and guilt. God had taken us all to a new level of faith in Him, both clients and consultants and there was a new level of trust in Him released.

I fly out of Indonesia today at 4pm and would like to relay a message to all my fellow soldiers in Christ, during my time in Jakarta; it was great serving with you. You have touched my life with blessing and love and I take away so much more than I came with.

Jessica Pillay (Jersey Girl)

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Today was great. My client showed up with determination in his eyes. He said, "It isn’t about courage now, its about implementation." So with that start we finished up our 10-P discussions and looked forward to Friday dedication.

We had a great discussion about implementation and Bob delivered a touching message about the power released when you commit your future to the Lord. Then we headed out for dinner and an evening of karoke at the family karoake center at the Plaza Semanggi. Several people chickened out on the singing …embarrassing photos to follow…

John Desvernine

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We started the day by praying as a team. We invited God to show up in BIG ways in our clients’ situations and personal lives. The crowd cheered Jenna’s arrival when she showed up to join us in her pink top and pink slippers. She has been ill since Saturday and was not able to join the session yesterday. It was great to have her back in the team.

Before I left to my client’s site, Brett reminded me to pass the “Ugly” shirt that he had assigned me to wear on Monday to another member of the team. Fady, who is indeed destined to be a consultant in Jakarta instead of Capetown, had the honor to wear the shirt today.

My client is affiliated with a local church called "Abba Love”. During my visit to their office today, they took me on a tour around the church. It is an amazing community. I would love to see more of this type of church here, in my beloved hometown, Jakarta. The church’s office, Christian school, Christian bookstore, and community center are all located in these 16 Rukos that make a U shape. Rukos stand for “Rumah Toko”. Rumah= House. Toko= Store. Rukos commonly house a store on the first floor and an actual house on the second or third floors.

When I was walking down the hall of the school, I was reminded of the Christian school that I attended and deeply grateful for the works of Christians who had started Christian schools in Indonesia. Many more lives here will be redeemed by the blood of Jesus by simply investing in education here. The great thing about this school is that it’s not in the nicer part of town. Its location allows them to reach the people who need Christ the most. The church is also involved in providing employment for the poorest of the poor by their other ministries in “Clean Water” and “Recycle” Projects. The church also sends missionaries to the unreached people groups in this nation. It is a sweet experience to watch with my own eyes that there is hope in hopeless conditions and situations because our God is a living God.

Another Indonesian lady shared with us before we took off for this trip that if we have dreams for God, then He will also plant that same dream in other peoples’ hearts. And I would end by what my client shared with me today, “ The money spent to build a nice building to house a church will not have the same impact as money being invested in building a Christ centered community. “. Thank you for loving Indonesia.

Selamat siang (“Good day” in Bahasa Indonesia) from the equip Jakarta team! Our second week of consulting started with one consultant down (Jenna with illness), one under attack (John D’s stomach) and Michael absent (withheld by his new boss).

Our morning devotion appropriately had two themes: “Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.” and “to keep standing in the face of adversary”. It seems as if the devil is unleashing a full attack on the team and clients, so please keep on standing in prayer with us.

Near the end of the day Stella Au was not feeling well (her client also did not pitch). The devil also seems to be sapping the power out of many consultants – they experienced extreme fatigue during and at the end of the day with some wishing they were home. At the de-briefing the consultants really stood and cried out to the Lord in pairs to intervene in our situation.

Our great leader, Brett, did not spare us either – today was a 3-P day – Profit, Planning and Place!

We could see, however, how the Lord is moving mightily in some of our clients’ lives:

• Pet’s client is progressing very well- they learned things they have not thought of before.
• John S‘s client has a new total vision for impacting the building supply industry (for God!) in Banda Aceh.
• Jersey-girl* has reported that her client is being touched by God more and more.
• It was a day of rejoicing when Susan, one of the shareholders (and financial manager) of my (Willem’s) client (Andry, the General Manager of the steel and aluminum product manufacturing business), also attended the day’s session! We are now praying that the other shareholders will attend Friday’s client day.
• Bob’s client (in education) had a wonderful idea of providing workplace ministry education to mom’s in the workplace.

There is nothing wrong with God’s ‘Planning’!

The day was lightened with Fady at his best with his presentation of the Tom Hanks’ movie clip for Place! *Jersey-girl? This is none other than Jessica – derived from how her name, as pronounced by Melissa, sounds to the Americans (apologies, I mean to John D)!

As consultant’s we can just rejoice about the ‘Place’ of the Venture and our accommodation – Hotel Santika Jakarta. It is a haven in the buzzing streets and heat of Jakarta and portrays a professional image of equip.

Groetnis (“greetings” in Afrikaans) van Jakarta!

Willem Joubert

Today the team went to church. Some of us went to Jakarta International Christian Fellowship, and others went to Abba Love Church. At Abba Love, we went to the English service. Worship was great, and Brett taught about Business as Ministry. It was a great experience worshiping with other believers. Afterwards, as a smaller group, we went to lunch together with some of our clients, their families, and some leaders from the church. We had a great time of fellowship and conversation.

God is showing us how He works in Indonesia, it’s a wonderful picture of believers focusing together on God’s Kingdom and moving towards claiming the city and the nation for Him.

Some people on the team are sick, or have a lack of energy. Please pray that God will strengthen each person and that we as a team become a blessing to others.

Fady Eldeiry

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