Fatu's Miraculous Journey: A Life Transformed

Fatu's story is a miraculous testimony of faith and transformation. On her deathbed, in a coma and pregnant with tumors, she had a vision of her body wrapped in chains and Jesus standing in the room. He promised to set her free if she committed her life to Him. After saying "yes" in her mind, she saw the chains break off from her body. She woke up, vomited out her tumors, and began singing, “He touched me, He touched me, now that joy fills my soul.”.

Her husband, who had returned with a coffin assuming to find his wife dead, saw her singing in a chair and thought she was an angel. He witnessed her miraculous recovery and gave his life to Jesus as well. There was a supernatural shift. When she was resurrected, she had a supernatural impartation of love for others. Together, they converted their bar into a church to share the miracle and love of Jesus to anyone who would listen.

During the Civil War, Fatu cared for 85 orphaned children she found in the forest. Her story is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late for hope or transformation, and she continues serving the Lord today with a heart full of compassion.

Personal Application:

God has given us one life and free will to live it. Matthew 10:39 reminds us that clinging to our own life leads to loss, but surrendering it for Christ brings true fulfillment. Shifting our focus from ourselves to loving and honoring others transforms our souls.

Scripture:

“If you cling to your life, you will lose it; but if you give up your life for me, you will find it.” (Matthew 10:39)

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Summary:

ORR's Anti-trafficking Program was started to combat child trafficking and poverty in partnership with a local judge. Originally the jude requested ORR build more safe homes to protect the 5-12 children he was rescuing everyday, but we couldn't build enough safe homes to protect these kids. Instead, we were giving written permission by the judge to discover how to curb poverty to address the root causes of trafficking. A team pastors and translators was hired to learn from the community and not reveal they were Christian, as the area was 95% voodoo-practicing and resistant to Christianity. Over six months, they learned families trafficked children due to extreme poverty. Solutions included: $20 to outfit kids for school, a feeding program, which kept children in school, and a micro-loan program, helping women start businesses to support their families. This approach transformed communities, with parents no longer needing to sell their children. One woman shared that before our arrival, their only business was selling their children. But now, thanks to our efforts, they no longer face that heartbreaking choice. Instead, their livelihood comes from selling a variety of consumable goods. The program’s success is attributed to practical support combined with the motivation of learning about a God of love, leading even former traffickers to come to know Jesus and become advocates for change. The judge was amazed by the results, as other NGOs tried to do what we are doing, but did not succeed.

Guest Host:

Chuck Olmstead: Experienced Director of Operations and Media Sales with a demonstrated history of working in the public relations and communications industry. Skilled in Sound, Media Production, Publicity, Marketing Strategy, and Radio Production. Strong community and social services professional. https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckolmstead-65244915/

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Guest Host:

Luciana and Pedro Bartes have been in the Puget Sound airwaves for more than 20 years. They started at the turn of the century doing a show from 2 to 6 am on 89.9 FM KGRG, Green River College student-run radio station, but it didn’t take them long to start working in commercial radio. They hosted shows on Salem Media Seattle’s Spanish station, Radio Sol for a couple of years. They then moved on to produce radio shows in English, like Radio-Hall-of-Famer Bob Rivers’ show for 8 years, and the Marty and Jodi show for 6. Pedro then moved back to Salem Media Seattle as Program Director for KGNW and KKOL while producing Live from Seattle. Luciana took a break from radio and went on to become a Spanish medical interpreter, but her love for radio brought her back to Salem Media Seattle. 2023 finds them hosting another show together, The Sound of the Puget Sound.

Luciana and Pedro Bartes on “The Sound of Puget Sound” KGNW radio in Seattle, WA: https://thewordseattle.com/radioshow/the-sound-of-the-puget-sound#google_vignette

Summary:

Rebecca shares how ORR works with 31 staff members and grassroots partnerships to create meaningful change. One of their success stories is Albert, a boy once labeled deaf and dumb by his community and discarded. ORR took him in through their Foster Care program, discovering he simply had a tongue tie, which was treated. Now a teenager, Albert excels academically and thrives, a powerful example of ORR's impact.

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Inspired to Action: How Following the Promptings of Your Heart Can Change the World by: Rebecca M. Pratt/ Book can be found on Amazon

Inspired to Live an Extraordinary Life: Even through Difficult...