Dear Family and Friends,
Welcome to my blog. I am writing because I want to connect with family and friends more. I want to hear from you, so tell me what is going on in your world, how is GOD blessing you? Here is a quick update of what is going on in my world and an invitation to partner with me.JOURNEY OF LAST 5 YEARS:
I moved to Charlotte, NC July 1, 2006 to attend a Church, after many, many confirmations from dreams, mentors, leaders, prophetic words and throwing out a couple of fleeces. This has been a paradigm shift for me, full of tremendous sacrifices and denying of my flesh. I left everything to follow this calling I feel in my Spirit. I left a great career, car, house, financial status, family, friends, and even my entire wardrobe I am just now selling on ebay. I left everything that was familiar to me, I came to a place that was very unfamiliar and all to follow this leading of the LORD in my heart. Although it has been difficult, what I have learned is priceless. I would not trade it in for anything! Now the next leg of my journey begins.
THE PRESENT:
Most of you know by now, I am now living in Redding, California. I am surrounded by the mountains on all three sides of the city of Redding. I moved here on April 9, 2011 by the leading of the LORD, specifically to attend Bethel Church and the school. When the LORD was showing me to move here, I asked only one thing. "please show me this is you by allowing me to see the grace for my family, for my move across the country." And HE answered me! My family is completely supportive of my move, and I feel the grace for them to transition with me, which is important to me.
I am so excited about this new season in my life, a time of refreshing, a time of restoration, a time of acceleration and incredible growth in the LORD. I know GOD has called me to do wonderful things for HIS Kingdom just as HE has called all of you. What I believe is it takes time to bring up great leaders. I think about Jesus who spent 30 years in growing a foundation with the LORD and 3 years in actual Ministry. David spent 25 years running from Saul, and this was his training in ministry before he became a great King. It was 25 years from the time Abraham received the promise to conceive a child from his own lions until that actually happened. My point is the foundation is the key to a solid ministry later in life. With that said, I am excited to announce that I was accepted into BSSM, a prestige's school of ministry, for more foundational and hands on training.
BSSM OR BETHEL SUPERNATURAL SCHOOL OF MINISTRY:
Let me tell you a little bit about the school I will be attending this September. Last year we had 1350 students in the whole school. Every year 900 Americans and 400 internationals pour into this school from literally all around the world. The school turns away as many student as they accept because of the lack of space in the facilities here. The students are from all cultures, all nationalities, all denominations, and all ages but the majority of the students are between the ages of 18 to 25 years old. Class time is from 12:45 to 5:30 Monday thru Friday. I was able to attend a class as a guest when I first came to California and before the students graduated in May. I have never been in a class with 800 students all on fire for GOD and wanting more of Jesus. Although, the crowd was a bit overwhelming at first, I decided I would have to sit as close to the front as I can to stay focused. There is such an incredible outpouring of the Holy Spirit in these meetings and the word is out. In the Book of Joel it says, in the last days I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and daughters shall prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. Even on my servants both men and women I pour out my Spirit in those days and they will prophesy. GOD is getting ready to pour out his Spirit upon all flesh. (Check out the healings of cancer, by clicking the video to the right).
Now that I am accepted into the school, I need some support. The school is designed so that students have to do everything by faith. No scholarships, federal loans or grants are offered by the Government, instead our soul support is you. My immediate family has shown and continues to show, unbelievable support in my life, and now I reach out to all of you.
Here is one more thing I thought you would like to know about the school as you prayerfully consider. This is an excerpt from BSSM'S site of what the first year covers, to show where your donation is going towards. The school is a divided into two 9 month segments, September through May, and each year has a specific focus in the development of the revivalist. Graduates of these two years may apply for internships or be deployed into various opportunities. First year focuses on assimilating the core values of the Kingdom into the heart of the Believer and establishing GODS Royal identity in the mind of each student. The first year students receive the gifts of the Spirit and learn how to walk in the power of GOD. Students read the entire Bible in this 9 month program along with approximately 12 additional books. They are a part of the ministry team in our church services and serve in our conferences, classes and home groups. They do outreach ministry each week and the entire school goes on various mission trips nationally and mostly internationally. Students raise additional funds for these missions trips. The school hosts two retreats each year that are in the cost of the school in which the students have a lot of fun getting to know each other and connecting with the staff. Classes consist of the following directives; Bible Study methods, Gifts of the Spirit, GODS Government- Spiritual Authority in the Church, History of Revival and Revivalists, Ministering in the Prophetic, Prayer and Intercession, Principles of Praise and Worship, Restoring the Desolated Cities- National and International Missions, Signs and Wonders- Special emphasis on the Healing Ministry, The Sozo Ministry, and Hands on Outreach Ministry.
My goal for this school year, is to be more on fire for Jesus, more lovesick for HIM, and to carry this love to anywhere in the world the LORD will send me, through the school mission trips. I want to receive more of HIM so that I can give it away to those who are hurting.
My goal for this school year, is to be more on fire for Jesus, more lovesick for HIM, and to carry this love to anywhere in the world the LORD will send me, through the school mission trips. I want to receive more of HIM so that I can give it away to those who are hurting.
IN CLOSING
This is my life, this is my journey, now I share it with you come and be apart. I am asking you to donate into my training, equipping and complete transformation. We all give to our Churches and countless organizations around the world, but here is a time to give to someone you know. Here is an opportunity to sow and watch your seed grow, watch your return come back to you, and watch your own growth as a result of your giving. I need your financial support, I need your prayer support, I need your encouragement. As you donate to me I commit myself to pray for you, pray for your return on your donations, pray for your growth with the LORD and I will keep you updated with my life and experiences during this school year. Please consider sowing into this good ground, below is all the payment information you will need.
- PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
$2000.00 by September 3rd
$975.00 by October 3rd
$975.00 by November 3rd - Give through BSSM by clicking on the donate directly to school button to the right.
- Send a check to the School directly by attaching a note with my name 'Dionne Thomas' on it. Write checks out to Bethel Church and mail to the Church at 933 College View Drive Redding California 96003.
- Send directly to me by mailing to 997 Rollingview Drive Redding California 96003.
- Send directly to me through my paypal acount by clicking donate button to the right.
Captivated by HIS love,
Dionne
