This past weekend (June 14-16), the Keewaywin House of Prayer held a Memorial Gospel Jamboree for the late Steve Kakekagumick.
His first memorial day was on Saturday, June 15. The family held a
feast at the community hall. They did a great job feeding everyone,
especially the visitors. Yes, alot of people flew into our small
community. People from the surrounding communities of Sandy Lake, Round
Lake, Pikangikum, Poplar Hill, Kingfisher Lake, Bearskin Lake, Sachigo
Lake.
The preachers were from Rockridge, MB (Robert Lavelle),
Winnipeg, MB (Carl Day), Swan River, MB (Fred Evans), St. Theresa Point,
MB (Jerome Harper), Sachigo Lake, ON (Jerry McKay/Caleb McKay) and
Frederickton, NB (Prophet Neil Houle). An' the musical guests were from
Thunder Bay (Joshua & Melba Woodhouse). Oh, I should mention, the
Preachers/Pastors also sang. It was so good to finally see Jerome Harper
in person. When I introduced myself to him, he asked me "An' who are
you?" *L* :P Such a great guy, you can just feel his holiness LOL. I
don't know what word to use to describe him. That's the word that came to mind!
The
services was awesome! It started on Friday night. My sister and I
didn't get there until before 10 p.m. All the seats were almost taken!
We managed to find a couple of seats in the back! I was bummed out about
it...but afterwhile, it didn't matter. 'Cause the atmosphere was
overwhelming!! I could not help it, I was clapping and bouncing my legs
to the great singing/music. LOL. Just too good. Prophet Neil Houle is
such a great speaker. He got everyone going! His catchphrase "C'MON, SOMEBODY SAY AMEN!!" Wow'd me!! I'm not gonna forget this dude! I hope to see him again sometime in the near future.
On
the 2nd night (The Holy Ghost Night). We arrived a little late. Again,
we only found seats in the back! We just felt the presence of HIM. My
sister and I were praising away! Laughing/Clapping!! Oh my Gosh! We just
couldn't help ourselves. All the preachers got together up front. They
rubbed anointing oil in their palms. They faced everyone and asked
people to come up. I was one of the 1st that went up. I stood in front of them! I really wanted to feel the Holy Spirit!
They then moved and stood with 3 on each side. They asked, whoever
wanted the laying of the hands, to walk through the middle. So I did.
The first to lay their hands on me was Neil, then Fred, then Robert,
then Carl, then then, I don't know. I went all electrified! LOL. I fell
forward! I almost fell on the floor! It was so glorious! Whatta rush! My great-niece Tasha,
was standing there when I reached the end. She had a big grin on her
face and she was just laughing at me! She seen me stumblin' out! *L* I
was like shouting "woooooo!" It felt so great. The
Holy Ghost touched me sooo good that night! Wow!! LIKE GEEZ! I was sooo
happy, I laughed & laughed! Praise God! I want more! *L*
The
last night was family night. The church service went on until after
1:00 a.m.! Nobody wanted to go home. Nobody wanted it to end. Oh, I
forgot to mention, this gospel jamboree was broadcasted live on the
Wawatay Radio Network (WRN). It was broadcasted all over the
Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN). So, alot of communities were tuned in. We
have been hearing alot of good feedback from listeners. So, our service touched alot of people!!
The service was just awesome! Prophet Neil's sermon was great.
He talked about family issues. The music and singing was so good. I
cried. Prayed. An' praised! At the end of Neil's sermon. He said, he
wanted to lay hands and pray for everyone. Anyone that needed prayer
or healing, he wanted them to come up. I told, my sister, Victoria "let's go!" He made our way to the front. I
started clapping my hands. I was so happy to be up there. 'Cause I
knew something good was about to happen to me. I was going feel the Holy Spirit! AGAIN!!
Neil started laying his hands
and praying for others. They dropped to the floor. I waited, waited, oh I so waited! :D He came to my
sister, who was standing beside me. She was praying.
She was holding onto her cane. I seen Neil, take her cane away! He prayed
over her! He declared healing for her knee! She started to shake. Wow! She was healed and got filled with the Holy
Spirit, she was crying for joy! Howah! He then moved onto another person, that
person fell on the floor.
Finally, he came to me! I was anticipating! He looked at me! My mouth started to tremble! HAHA! He laid his hands
on my head! I Had my eyes open. He took his hands away
for a few seconds. He then did it again (with more power). I
closed my eyes this time. All of a sudden, it felt like lightning struck me!! I saw the flash in my mind's eye! I
heard him say "there she goes!" I fell on the floor! I was like "wow"
"wow" "WOW" I was laying on my back! Then I rolled on my left side
then returned onto my back. Then rolled to my right side. I was hot, on fire! LOL I was just sweating! I thanked God and the
Holy Spirit for this awesome experience. I finally sat up. Looked around! *L* Everyone was just basking in the spirit. Some were still on the floor.
I know there were
angels present. They must have helped me down, 'cause I did not hurt
myself *L* Even the prophet said there was an angel present. I was like
"oooh!" It was a great weekend. We got filled with the Holy Ghost. The Holy Ghost
came to Keewaywin!! I just wish everyone could experience HIM!