7 Thunders Newsletter
January, 2007

We Have a Building!

The Lord has shown favor on ZHOP and we have signed a lease on a building! The building was formerly used for a Christian school run by Morningstar Ministries. They graciously let us use the building for our EGS services in December and during their winter vacation. They moved out in the beginning of January and we moved in. The Lord's timing and leadership is perfect. He is good!

On January 12th, Mike Bickle spoke at ZHOP. He encouraged us to not give up and keep going even through hardships. He called us to remember the pull and yearning we first felt when we joined ZHOP and to re-ignite that flame inside of our heart. It really encouraged all of the staff at ZHOP and many recommitted to their call before the Lord.

Also on Jan 12th-14th we hosted a reunion for all the youth that were a part of our Camp David internship this past summer, to read more about that see the internships section below.

On January 14th, 20 interns came to be a part of ZHOP's EZ37 internship. This internship is for those ages 25 and up, married or single).
Here is an update on the internship from it's director Greg Burnett:

"The EZ37 internship has started out strong. We've completed a harp and bowl clinic and have taught on meditation on the scriptures so that our newcomers can be in the prayer room, understand the flow of intercession sets better, and set themselves before the Lord in pursuit of Him. Already the response is that they are better focused and are using their time in the prayer room effectively as they engage the Lord."

On Jan 12th-14th ZHOP held a reunion for the youth that were here for the Camp David youth internship in July. 20 or the 28 interns that were here for the summer returned for the weekend. It was great to have all of them back in the prayer room and great to see how they have grown in the Lord the 6months they were at home. Camp David will be held July 9th-31st of this year. For more information see the events section below.

We believe that meditation is key for understanding and going deeper in the word. What we do is we have one verse that we will meditate on for about 3-4 weeks at a time. Right now we are meditating on Psalm 27:4

"One thing I have desired of the Lord, that will I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in His temple."

Here is some insight from one of our staff members Luke Ahrenholtz:

"I am realizing that I am more like Martha than Mary most of the time (Luke 10). I don't really see the value of just sitting at Jesus' feet, like Mary did or of dwelling in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, like David. Like the priests in Malachi 1:13 my hearts says of day and night prayer, "Oh, what a weariness!" And I feel the Holy Spirit saying to me what Jesus said to Martha, "You are worried and troubled about many things, but only one thing is needed, [so come and sit at my feet]". The Lord is revealing my lack of desire for Him through this verse and making me jealous to behold the Lord's beauty. I want to be like Mary who found her place at the Lord's feet and of whom He said, "This shall not be taken away from her." The Lord just wants friends who will sit at His feet, gaze up at Him and let Him delight in them. He doesn't need our service or our fleshly efforts to please Him; He is God and I am man, what can I give to Him anyway? I want to be a mature bride who in Song of Solomon came up from the wilderness leaning on her Beloved; no striving, just resting in His strength and fully in love with Him.

Lord, set my eyes on You and You alone. Give me one desire, to dwell in your house all the days of my life, to behold your beauty and to inquire in your temple. This is the place of highest privilege!.”

On December 14th-17th a team from 7thunders and ZHOP ministered in West Virginia. Here is an update from one of the team members, Kenny Reed:

"A team of about ten of us, led by Kirk and Dee went to West Virginia to minister at various houses of prayer, churches, an internet radio station and even a TV station. We ministered through the word, through prayer, worship, and both personal and corporate prophecy.

What I was most excited about looking back at the trip was one night when a gentleman at the church we were at, brought me a young man who was there that night during worship and told me that he wanted to get saved! So right there we prayed with him and he received Christ into his life. That to me makes it worth it, when God uses us to redeem another soul, just like He did for us."

 

Upcoming Trips:

• January 26-28- Atlanta, Georgia(IHOP-ATL House of Prayer Leadership Conferecne)

PRIESTHOOD CLASS

When: Friday nights at 9pm
Where: ZHOP
What: Every Friday night for the next year, Kirk will be teaching on the priesthood, covering topics like Melchizedek and Zadok. Katie Bennett and her team lead worship starting at 7pm and the class starts at 9, lasting for about and hour. If you want more understanding on the priesthood of the believer this class is a great place to start.

Contact: info@zhop.org

SONG OF SOLOMON CLASS

Who: Women only
Where: ZHOP
When: Sundays 2-4pm
What: Dee Bennett and other female leaders will teach from Song of Solomon each week. This class is for women of all ages. Song of Solomon uncovers the story of the Bridegroom Jesus and His love for His us, His bride.

Contact: deebennett@zhop.org

CAMP DAVID: WASTED ON GOD

Who: Youth ages 14-17 (there may be some exceptions)
Where: Located on the ZHOP base
When: July 9th-31st 2007
What: An intense training time for those who are called to something higher than just a normal lifestyle. These 3 ½ weeks will be centered on a priesthood culture of life. We will be training them in the prophetic and how to minister to the heart of God. We believe that there is a generation arising who is called to a lifestyle of prayer and we want to train the young ones to live that lifestyle

Contact: campdavid@zhop.org

THE AWAKENED INTERNSHIP

Who: Those ages 18-25
When: Check Website for Dates
Where: Located right on the ZHOP Base.
What: The Awakened Internship is a call to young adults to set themselves before the Lord at night (10pm-6am) for 3-6 months. Our heart is to awaken a day and night priesthood culture of life that burns with intimacy and that is equipped with the urgency of the times.

Contact: theawakenedinternship@zhop.org

ZADOK INTERNSHIP

Who: Those ages 18-25.
When: Check Website for Dates
Where: Located right on the ZHOP Base.
What: For ages 18-25. The Zadok Internship is a charge to young adults who will voluntarily set themselves before the Lord to encounter Him and minister to Him unto establishing a day and night priesthood culture of life that is gripped with urgency for the hour we live in.

Contact: zadokinternship@zhop.org

Zadok Exchange Training School(ZETS)

Who: Married Couples (accepting 1-4 couples at this time)
When: Check Website for Dates
Where: Located on the ZHOP base.
What: The Zadok Exchange Training School is an intensive for those who desire to reproduce the ZHOP values unto establishing a day and night priesthood culture of life that is gripped with urgency for the hour we live in. ZETS students will be mentored by the director of ZHOP along with daily classes and prayer room hours.

Contact:info@zhop.org

EZ37-ZHOP ENTRY PROGRAM

Who: Those 25 and older (including married couples)
When: Check Website for Dates
Where: Located on the ZHOP base.
What: The EZ37 track will be a 'night school' which will include a regular weekly class as well as participation in the prayer room and attending the Wednesday and Saturday 'Encountering God Services' at ZHOP. We are intent upon releasing those who the Lord is calling to minister to Him, to delight in Him and delight in His word! EZ37 is a reference to Ezekiel chapter 37, the prophesying to the bones to become a great army by the Spirit of the Lord

Contact:gregburnett@zhop.org

• The 7 Thunders staff _ Luke Ahrenholtz, Katie Bennett, Andy and Bek Hickman, Rebekah Myers, Jonathan and Heidi Mills, Isaac and Morgan Bennett and the Zadok House of Prayer team. That the Spirit of grace and supplication would continue in them to pray and prophesy; especially as they are setting themselves in Fort Mill, SC.
• Kirk - Pray that he has understanding and revelation on leadership and fathering the next generation
• Dee - for increased revelation as she leads the young ones.
• Isaac and Morgan - that God gives them grace and strength each day as they lead the 6pm-Midnight shift.
• Katie - for grace and strength to lead, as she is one of the main worship leaders at ZHOP.
• Abby - Increased joy and zeal for God as she moves to a new environment. Something of real power is continuing to happen with our children, and we’re asking for the Spirit to guard and disciple them in it.
• The I.H.O.P.s - There are houses of prayer springing up all over the world. We have had the extreme privilege to be friends with an amazing number of them. Pray for ways to keep those friendships available and strategic.
• The Night watch - for strength to keep pressing in. The night watch is key to a House of Prayer. We believe that the night belongs to the Lord and we are going to take it back. The main leaders of the Night watch are Tom and Hilary Lacy
• Jonathan and Sara LePage- ZHOP missionaries to Israel
• The Bennett’s - Pray for the health and well being of our family
• The Call Nashville on July 7th, 2007 The Call Website
• Pray the 22 word Prayer 7 times daily - Jesus, I plead your blood over my sins and the sins of my nation, God end abortion and send revival to America!
• Trips - guidance and direction concerning this year.

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This newsletter is written and sent by Andy Hailstone.

You can e-mail Andy at andyhailstone@zhop.org