Restoration Conference 2007
During November 2007 we held our third conference, it was an amazing time! We reached new levels in the Spirit, beyond anything that we have experienced here before, some said that they could feel the presence of God as soon as they walked through the doors. Many people received healing and release during the conference and some of their experiences are recounted in the testimonies below.
We believe that the powers of darkness that have ruled over this area for so long have been defeated. At the start of our previous conferences there was a sense of heaviness that took some time to break through, this time there was no barrier and we went straight into heavenly places. As a church we are learning that we have God-given authority and that He intends us to live victorious lives.
As in previous years Dennis Walker, Mike Grimshaw and Wendell McGowan came from the United States to minister, but this time Dennis also brought his wife, Lynnie, and we were blessed by her ministry also. In addition, Mollie Bowman, Selene Woody and Maureen Wilson also came from the Dunamis School in Las Vegas and they ministered healing and release to everyone they came into contact with. During the night following the last meeting Selene had an encounter with an angel and she has written an article which is included in our latest newsletter.
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We make no charges for attending the conferences and as always, all of the expenses were covered. The Lord is always faithful! Thanks to all who listened to the prompting of the Holy Spirit and gave from the heart. We also want to thank everyone who helped with the preparation of meals, washing up and all of the other important jobs that were necessary for the smooth running of the conference, God bless you!
All of the sessions at the conference were recorded and CDs are available to order. Please go to our Resources page for more details. If you would like to see some photographs that were taken during the conference please go to the Gallery page.
Testimony from Phil & Jessica Warne
We arrived late on the Tuesday night to hear the end of Dennis’s message and were immediately impacted by the presence of God in the meeting. The following few days proved to be a time of huge encouragement into our situation.
Having just stepped down from the role of pastoring a church in Cornwall after fourteen years we are in a time of transition in our life and ministry and the prophetic words we received spoke right into our lives and our situation. We also felt so affirmed in the love of God – it was a real healing time.
We thank God for the ministries of Dennis and Lynnie, Mike, Wendell and the team. The love and humility with which they minister brings the Father heart of God to his people. Thank you Bob and Julie for your servant hearts in hosting these meetings.
Testimony from Keith & Charlotte Shackleton
This Restoration Conference reached another level. We really touched heaven! Over four days we witnessed a powerful move of the Holy Spirit, accompanied by signs and wonders. Many prophetic words were spoken concerning the Lord’s plans for this area and UK. There was a noticeable increase in the glory and joy of God’s manifest presence.
We were amazed by spontaneous times of praise and worship. Particularly when the rhythm on the drums inspired people to march around the building shouting and praising God. All week there was a great release of sustained freedom, more than we’ve ever experienced.
Testimony from Gill Makinson
Words cannot tell just how wonderful the Restoration Conference was. Although the last two were very special, I really felt so very excited that this one was going to be even better and I certainly was not disappointed, who needs to go to Toronto for the blessing, it’s all happening here in Kirkham! AWESOME, AMAZING, PROFOUND, JOY FILLED, SO MUCH LOVE, FANTASTIC, LIFE CHANGING conference and once again the angels were with us as well as Father, Jesus and Holy Spirit.
I thank the Lord so much for sending such a wonderful team from America to us, they were all such a blessing. I came to the conference in a lot of pain down the back of my leg but was determined that I would not break my promise to the Lord to dance for Him. Whilst doing this during the praise and worship time I was miraculously healed. Praise His wonderful name!
For approximately six months I have believed that the Lord wanted me to go to Las Vegas to be trained at Dunamis but could not see how this could be possible so I asked the Lord that if this was His will for me, to open the door without me telling anyone, and on the last day of the conference the door opened WIDE and I was PUSHED through. WOW!!! Watch out Las Vegas, I’m on my way in the New Year! Then watch out Cleveleys, Kirkham and the Fylde, I’m coming back even more on fire!!! Walking in the initiatives of heaven, fulfilling my Father’s will here on earth as it is being done in heaven and setting the captives free HALLELUJAH!
The Lord has great and awesome things in store, I’m so excited at the wonderful things which He has already done, what He is doing and what He is going to do, THANK YOU LORD.
Thank you Bob & Julie for all that you have done and for making all this possible, yet another spiritual and physical feast! May the Lord bless you abundantly, it truly is such a joy to be in fellowship with you, your family and Kirkham Christian Fellowship.
Testimony from Elise Peterson
I would just like to GIVE GOD ALL THE GLORY and praise for the deliverance breakthrough I received throughout the RESTORATION CONFERENCE.
God certainly used the speakers from the USA; Dennis and Lynne Walker, Mike Grimshaw , Wendell McGowan and especially the ladies support team to minister to me personally and in a mighty way! WHAT AN ANOINTED CONFERENCE!
For the past 4 years I have suffered from recurring bad memories and insomnia, so much so that I could hardly sleep at all at night. I was frequently attacked by torments in the mind from the enemy, and although I a strong Born Again Christian, my walk in the LORD was rather living in defeat instead of a life of victory.
BUT HALLELUJAH , God came to the rescue , when I was personally handed an invitation by friends to attend this conference 6th to 9th November 2007, hosted by Bob and Julie Grimshaw, pastors of Kirkham Christian Fellowship, Lancashire........ A date in my diary, I shall always remember!
As soon as I read the Caption 'RESTORATION', I knew that was for me. So both my husband, Vincent and I eagerly attended. The whole conference was DYNAMIC, and we were overwhelmed by the presence of the Holy Spirit, loving reception, and generous hospitality.
The praise and worship was powerful. The Holy Spirit fell, as worship leaders, Keith and Charlotte Shackleton, from St. Annes Lancashire, really brought in the presence of God in an awesome way, ministering God's power through the Holy Spirit and the love of Jesus. It was just like in the book of ACTS! The FIRE of God's Holy Spirit was certainly present, as the speakers ushered in the prophetic message of RESTORATION. I love the prophetic ministry, which is part of my gifting, so in a nutshell this conference was tailor made for me.
The food was wonderful and compliments to Julie Grimshaw whose fantastic carrot and chocolate cake was definitely anointed!
I now sleep like a baby, and no more recurring bad memories.
I'm FREE PRAISE the LORD ..... I'm FREE AT LAST!!