Excerpts of Prayer Service

In case you've ever wondered what the prayer services are like at Bartlett United Pentecostal Church below are a few video clips. But trust me, seeing these is nothing like experiencing the real deal!!

If you want to experience the winds of Pentecost and have your mind, heart and emotions radically transformed visit our services on Sundays at 11am or Thursdays at 7:30pm or come to our monthly prayer service the last Saturday of the month at 6pm.

I promise you, once you've experienced Pentecost, you'll never be the same!!

Bartlett United Pentecostal Church

  

 One of the most exciting things about the Bartlett United Pentecostal Church is that we support dozens of missionaries all over the world. Below are some of the prayer needs from some of our dear missionary friends who are representing Jesus Christ overseas. They too know that Prayer Changes Things.


Praise Reports

Africa Network of Prayer


BENIN 
During Sunday morning services in 2 churches in the Zou Region of Benin, a total of 32 people received the Holy Ghost.

BURKINA FASO

God has helped us to begin our Sunday School program across Burkina Faso and Niger. We have held six children's programs in the local churches. Each has averaged 150-200 children in attendance. Niger is taking Sunday School to the next level. God is moving in the hearts of the pastors and the children of Burkina Faso. We are thankful for Jaydie Johnson who came up from Lome, Togo, to help us this month. 

Special Prayer Requests

BURKINA FASO

We have some existing land situations that we need to address. Please pray that we will be able to sift through the process. Currently we are working on a piece of property where we will be able to build a church/Bible school, but we have two other churches that are being forced to move within the next few months. We desperately need God's direction and the finances to move forward. Also, typhoid is beginning to hit Burkina. We just lost a saint a few weeks ago to this. Please pray for physical protection. 

IVORY COAST

Pray for a peaceful settlement to the political crisis. The threat of civil war is at a serious level. Pray for the Lord to touch the hearts of leaders on both sides to reconcile their differences in favor of the Ivoirian people.

NAMIBIA

Pray with us for a great conference, our first national conference which will be held in April in the city of Windhoek.

NIGERIA

2011 is a Federal Election Year in Nigeria. There are many warnings being issued because of the potential for rioting and violence. Pray for a peaceful election season. February to April is the most critical time.

Sis Vickie Richardson

MONTHLY PRAYER SERVICE: Prayer Changed Onassis!!

Tonight was our monthly prayer service at Bartlett United Pentecostal Church.

Once a month the church members gather together for corporate prayer. This is a very powerful time of interceding for everyone's needs including the names on the Prayer Changes Things prayer list.

At Bartlett UPC, our services and prayer meetings are just like they were when the Holy Ghost initially fell on the Day of Pentecost as recorded in the book of Acts .

" When the Feast of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Without warning there was a sound like a strong wind, gale force—no one could tell where it came from. It filled the whole building. Then, like a wildfire, the Holy Spirit spread through their ranks, and they started speaking in a number of different languages as the Spirit prompted them." (Acts 2:1-4 from The Message)

People experience the infilling of the Holy Ghost and speak in a language they do not know just like they did back then. It is the most thrilling and awesome experience you can imagine and it  radically transforms each person's life.


Picture of Onassis right after he recieved the Holy Ghost



Well tonight, Onassis, who has been in a Bible study with Pastor Boettcher, recieved the infilling of the Holy Ghost as evidenced with speaking in tongues!!  

Recieving the spirit of the living God inside of you is truly like being born again. Perhaps this is why it is so often referred to this way. Even Jesus himself explained the necessity of this experience when he spoke to Nicodemus a powerful and dedicated religious leader:

"Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
 
Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?

Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God." (John 3:3-5)

You can read the full exchange between Jesus and Nicodemus here.

In the following video you can see church members rejoicing with Onassis and this wonderful, eternity defining moment as Pastor Boettcher  explained what took place:

Praying for soldiers

John Rieger is leaving for afghanistan this Friday 2-25! Please keep him in your prayers!

Reaching People

Prayer evangelism takes prayer on location!

It is difficult to envision a need that we do not see. Sights, sounds, and smells help focus our mind and intensify

our awareness. When we can actually see the object of our prayers, we can pray with heightened sensitivity,

increased understanding, and a greater burden. When we pray on site, we gain insight. This insight allows us to

see the spirit behind the bondage enabling prayer to be more specific and focused. We cannot change the will of

a person, but we can pray to change the spiritual atmosphere where the person lives.(Resources from WNOP)

Bible Studies

Pastor & Mrs. Boettcher with Onassis and his family.

One of the benefits of praying for others is that God moves on those being prayed for to want to know Him better by learning more about the Holy Bible.

At Bartlett United Pentecostal Church we offer a free 12 lesson Bible study that is taught by one of our seasoned teachers in the comfort of your own home.

The study begins in the book of Genesis and explains in an easily understood format why God created us, how He longs to have an intimate relationship with us, and how He's prepared a beautiful place in heaven for us if we will obey His teachings.

The pictures  are of a wonderful family who've been attending our church. They are pictured here with Pastor and Mrs. Boettcher.

They meet once a week to pray together and study God's word.

It is an exciting and joyous time in their life as they are experiencing the power and blessings that come from recieving the Holy Ghost as evidenced with speaking in tongues just like they did in the book of Acts.

Won't you help us pray for this family? And please, leave a comment and tell us how we can pray for your family.

Prayer really does change things.

The teens in the family have a seperate study in another part of the house with our Sub30 teachers.

Revival is happening

Many of you are praying for revival. I appreciate all your prayers. However, we don't want to forget to praise Him for what He is currently doing. As of Sunday, two days ago, God has filled 15 people with the Holy Ghost so far this year! I would like to get all the names, and keep a roster so we don't forget to give Him the Glory! The following list is who I can remember...need your help on the rest ;o)
Erica
Cynthia
Cindy
Bernice
Raul
Kate
Emi
Yumi
Julia
We have created this new philosophy...NET...New birth - Establishing - Team
"NET" is going to help our church retain all these new spiritual babies. Please let us now you want to help by getting involved in one of the many facets of NET. There is a place for everyone. Remember our theme for this year...TEAM! Touching Every Available Member. Let God put your finger print on another precious eternal soul. God bless all of you!
Pastor

Prayer Changes Things

Our list Grows and there are many needs let us pray.

Psalms 34:7
7 The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.
KJV

Bartlett United Pentecostal Church

One of the most exciting things about the Bartlett United Pentecostal Church is that we support dozens of missionaries all over the world. Below are some of the prayer needs from some of our dear missionary friends who are representing Jesus Christ overseas. They too know that Prayer Changes Things.

Ghana ~ Jim Poitras, Colleen Carter, & Nick Sisco familiesThroughout the country in regular church services, 178 received the gift of the Holy Spirit and 168 were baptized in Jesus' name.

In one region, the youth became active in evangelism and outreach and as a result thirty-two were baptized in Jesus' name and five received the Holy Spirit.

In two regions 7,000 tracts were distributed and as a result nineteen were baptized in Jesus' name and twenty-seven received the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Three Bible school students from other organizations have embraced the truth and were baptized in Jesus' name.

A deacon has been preaching on the local radio station for three years now. The Chief and Elders in one town invited him to visit. As a result a church has been planted and thirty-nine have already been baptized in Jesus' name.

A pastor and congregation from another denomination expressed their interest in the Oneness Truth. So far twenty-eight members have been baptized in Jesus' name.( Sis Colleen Carter)

Japan Network Of Prayer

 Please pray for one of our Japanese Leaders (Toyoko Sampsell)  Her sister is very sick with cancer and the doctors  have given up all hope on her.  Please pray that the Lord would heal and comfort this family.  Her sisters name is Terumi and she is also in need for salvation.  Pray that the Lord would give Sis. Sampsell an open door to share the gospel with her family

Bro. Ed Hosmer

The Holy Ghost

  GOD Filled Julie,with the Holy Ghost, with evidence of speaking in tongues. Julie has a special need, and ask that we pray for a car I believe

God Bless you

Bro. Joshua Korsgaden

Josh Korsgarden with his little girl.

Thankful to the Lord for two prayers answered this past month regarding physical health!
First, my father had a heart attack while pushing snow on January 11th.  God was merciful and he was able to get himself to the emergency room where the attack was kept under control.  He was diagnosed with a blockage of the left anterior descending artery (the "widow maker").  A heart surgeon was able to successfully place a stent the following day and he was able to return home the day after.  He immediately was feeling more energy and having less pain than he has felt in years.  There was no permanent damage to the heart muscle and he has been able to return back to work.  So thankful for God's protection and control!
Secondly, we had asked for prayer for my nephew, Austen Wageman, who had blood tests done suggestive of tumors on his adrenal glands.  The church prayed and he was taken to the Mayo Clinic for additional testing.  This round of tests came back completely normal.  No tumors.  Again, so thankful for God's protection and that He is in control! 


-- Bro. Josh

Just Like The Book of Acts

One of the reasons that the Almighty God responds to the prayers of believers at Bartlett United Pentecostal Church is because we submit to and worship God just like they did in the book of Acts.

Our services are an experience - an interaction - with the living, dynamic, sovereign Savior of the universe.

While we do have form and structure in our church services, we also yield to moving the Holy Spirit.

Here's a clip of Pastor Boettcher's message from a few weeks ago. It wasn't just hype, there was a strong feeling of God's anointing in the room:

(This is my first time using You Tube so not sure why it's sideways... SORRY)

The Holy Bible tells us that after Jesus Christ ascended up to Heaven He told His disciples to go to Jerusalem and wait until the Comforter came. Acts chapter 2 records what happened:

"When the Feast of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Without warning there was a sound like a strong wind, gale force—no one could tell where it came from. It filled the whole building. Then, like a wildfire, the Holy Spirit spread through their ranks, and they started speaking in a number of different languages as the Spirit prompted them." (Read all of Acts 2 here)

The people at  Jerusalem  had just witnessed the 120 believers speaking in a language they did not  know - a heavenly God ordained language - and so they asked the Apostle Peter what to do:

"Peter said, "Change your life. Turn to God and be baptized, each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, so your sins are forgiven. Receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is targeted to you and your children, but also to all who are far away—whomever, in fact, our Master God invites."

And the people did just that. Acts 2:41 says that 3,000 people were baptized that very day!

God blessed them and their efforts and soon many signs and miracles started to happen.

Acts 8:14 sums up the kinds of things that happened after the believing Christians had recieved the Holy Ghost and been baptized in Jesus Name.

"Philip proclaimed the Message of the Messiah. When the people heard what he had to say and saw the miracles, the clear signs of God's action, they hung on his every word. Many who could neither stand nor walk were healed that day. The evil spirits protested loudly as they were sent on their way. And what joy in the city!"
If you are looking for a miracle you've come to the right place!

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