The Steve Kakekagumick Memorial Gospel Jamboree

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!