This is my first blog – ever! (It’s about time Ed, welcome to the 21st century). Many thanks to Caroline Park, my faithful friend and ministry colleague who understands all the technology stuff which I do not (I’m a techno-phoebe if you didn’t already know that about me).
For the most part I’ll be writing about what I’m learning from others, about my ever new and evolving love relationship with Jesus and also anything else I think might be helpful to others as I have the honor of serving Christ and others in the local church.
Since I am leaving tomorrow morning for Africa with some fabulous friends and teammates I thought I’d share with you what we will be doing and also to ask you to pray for me and the team (Amy, Chris, David, Meehae and Tina). BTW – we will do our best to post as often as possible and as we have internet access. Here are some details and a description:
When: September 3-18, 2012
Where: The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and to Malawi
Who: The team will be comprised of spiritual warfare intercessors and deep-level healing prayer team members. Our team will have several ministry objectives:
The current plan:
DRC – Known as the heart of darkness on the African Continent, DRC is a country devastated by the atrocities of war and genocide. As an intentional strategy to demoralize a nation, 90% of the women in this country have been sexually assaulted. The prayer team will lead training sessions in deep level healing prayer for the eighty leaders in attendance and will provide personal prayer appointments for as many as possible during our five-day stay in DRC
Malawi – Invited by the leaders of our Y-Malawi partners (a collaboration of seven missions agencies including FaithQuest Mission, World Vision, Fishers-Trainers-Senders, Chief’s Ministry, Nkhoma Youth Department, Opportunity International and Church Planters) who have declared war on witchcraft due to an increase of spiritual warfare opposition wherever the gospel is being effectively presented. Our team will be connecting with many spiritual and tribal gatekeepers in two regions in Malawi focusing our efforts in strategic level warfare prayer and training. Additionally we will be training leaders in warfare prayer and serving some in healing prayer appointments as opportunities present themselves during our five-day stay.
So, for now I will sign off but please check back for new posts while we are in the DRC and Malawi. I will ask the other team members to write in as well. Please keep us and the leaders we will serve in your prayers.
Affectionately yours,
Ed
Ed Salas 
nice posting. I sure will follow frequently.
Happy about your blog. Happier about your trip. Praying.
Ed, we already miss you but are so proud of the courage the Holy Spirit of God has given you over these years to go to battle with Him in the spiritual realm. We stand with you in prayer. I will pray for all of His armor to be placed on you each day and the joy & wonder needed to walk in His Spirit. love, Linda Perez
Praying for the whole team and the prayers a d trainings to be more powerful and effective by the power of the Holy Spirit!!!
Praying for you and the team! I’m so excited for you all. May the Lord protect you all and have a wonderful time. His love never fails!
Dear Ed and Team,
Shalom! May the steadfast love of the Lord continue to lead and guide your hearts:) I speak PEACE over all of your spirits and declare Isaiah 26:3 “You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast because he trusts in you.” Newsong, the body of Christ and His Bride stand in love and unity with the team in Africa. Be filled with the Spirit of the living God as you worship in Spirit and truth with the people there.
Love you all very much dear beloved brothers and sisters:)
Blessings in abundance, Alison.
Ed,
Will be praying for your time in the DRC and Malawi as the Holy Spirit leads. Will also be following the blog. So glad you’re writing so we can keep up with you and your team.
Judie (River47) .