Wow what an intro Keith well, lad to meet you sir and will pray for your
ministry
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Keith P Hodges" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2004 7:48 PM
Subject: Keith Introduction
> Dear E-church USA friends,
>
> I was just introducing myself to the echurch-uk crew when I realised
> that I have not really introduced myself here... so I thought I would
> repost it for you... it is all part of "getting to know you". He says
> holding back from breaking into songs from the sound of music.
>
> Thanks for the welcome everyone, it is great to meet you all. I am
> looking forward to getting to know you. I have had a bit of a rough
> ride with my old Christian friends over the past few months so I
> think it will do me good to meet some fresh faces.
>
> I am kind of busy at the moment. Why? I hear you ask. Two weeks ago
> the Lord told me to decorate my house! A huge undertaking, and at the
> time I only had 3 pounds to spare if that. Next miracle, my lodger
> came up with 8 pounds worth of 1p and 2p coins for the decorating
> kitty. As it turned out my landlord let me off a months rent to do
> this work (I am a wee bit behind ahem) and he also gave me 25 pounds
> for paint..... you see the Lord does know what he is doing.
>
> Anyhow Woolworths (A shop in the uk) had some cheap paint going at 2
> pounds a pot... so I have done one room. I ruined the carpet, it was
> horrible anyway, so I need to pray in a newish one. The bathroom will
> be finished tonight at about 3am if I work hard. I am doing this on
> my own so it is difficult especially to get the motivation. I have
> run my house as an open house for a number of years so there are a
> few local teenagers that drop in every now and then but some of them
> have the attention span of the proverbial goldfish.
>
> Now for an introduction.... well I am 34, single, I live near
> Birmingham and my house and the flat next door is kind of a Christian
> community where the Lord brings people to live to receive his healing.
>
> I also get to know many local alcoholic youths. Several of which live
> next door in a unique kind of youthful squalor. I counted 20 empty
> jack daniel's bottles when I fixed their boiler yesterday. They had
> been for weeks without hot water, too afraid to call the landlord due
> to the state of their house.
>
> I do the same kind of prayer healing ministry as Phil does. I used to
> try and help lots of my friends all around the UK, but now the Lord
> has told me to focus on helping one person at a time. Those I help
> need very intense ministry and a fresh start... it is very
> challenging, but I get to see the Lord do amazing things.
>
> A teenager turned up on my doorstep today... we did a book exchange
> and they lent me a book called "The Kid" by Kevin Lewis, his own
> story of severe abuse and neglect. I do not think it is a Christian
> book, but I was surprised to discover that he lived about 7 miles
> from where I was brought up. It is folks like "The Kid", Kevin that I
> am called to help. The Lord is with me, it was his idea! I have a
> couple of supportive friends and a couple of prophetic types who are
> keeping me in order, but that is about it. Sometimes it feels pretty
> lonely out here.
>
> So here I am at your service, I am basically a full time Christian
> missionary to my community and those the Lord sends my way. Living by
> faith is hand to mouth at the moment just like you read about in all
> those exciting Christian books. So on Friday a local restaurant sent
> us their old food that they were going to throw away because of the
> bank holiday weekend, is that cool or what!
>
> I know in England it is considered rude to ask if you are in need,
> but I have to say if you are offering, I could really use your help
> too. The Lord has so much for us to do!
>
> It is kind of a character building phase for me in my Christian walk.
> Much of this involves getting stressed at God and various people then
> repenting and eventually laying it before God to sort out my heart.
> The refiners fire process also seems to require relentless painting
> till the early hours of the morning, to which writing this email is a
> welcome distraction.
>
> I think this is the most unusual introduction I have ever given, but
> I think it kind of lets you know where I am at and some of what
> excites me as a disciple of Jesus. When you reply to me do let me
> know what excites you.
>
> your friend in Christ
>
> Keith Hodges
>
> p.s. it does not look like the bathroom is going to be finished after
> all, it is 2.30am already.
>
>
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