Testimony from October 2007 - Part 2

THE ENCOUNTER - ST. LOUIS
OCTOBER 26-27, 2007

God also testified to it by signs, wonders and various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will. Hebrews 2:4

Feathers, small chunks of silver, silver dust, gold dust, sapphire dust, uncut gemstones, and a perfectly faceted amber stone were just a few amazing things God deposited in our midst this weekend.

I personally saw and/or heard at least 10 angels in the meeting room. This was confirmed by many others who reported either seeing or hearing those same angels (and others) in similar locations.

As a worship leader, I experienced many things from the vantage point of sitting at the keyboard. I cannot remember the chronology of events or how many people came forward during ministry times or even what the precise altar calls were, but I can tell you that at times, a haze/fog would fill the room, and the weight of God's glory would cause me to slump over in my seat.

During one of these times, Pastor Richard Hanson lightheartedly shouted, "Who's that behind the keyboard?" Thankfully he brought a catcher up on the platform with him because the music area was crowded. He prayed, I fell. The keyboard bench flipped over and loudly smacked against the platform. Just the memory of it makes me giggle.

I don't know how long I was down. After awhile I heard someone whisper, "Mrs. Okpisz? Mrs. Okpisz? Are you alright?" I recognized the voice. It was the youngest daughter of my good friend Heather Reynolds. Heather is part of the team that organized The Encounter. Since their family attends a Lutheran church where worship leaders don't usually fall down, you can imagine her daughter's concern when she heard the bench hit the platform.

A little while later I was finally able to open my eyes and I saw Heather's daughter watching me. Still unable to get up from the weight of the glory, I motioned for her to come closer. I then asked if she remembered The Encounter in July, 2007, when she went down under the power of the Spirit for the first time. She didn't. So I reminded her that at the end of the last day, all the kids asked for me & Karen to pray for them, and she went down on the floor. Then I reminded her how she came back to us and asked, "Can we do that again?"

Her facial expression changed. She remembered. So I said, "That's what just happened to me!" She smiled and replied "Your bench flipped over too!"

Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them. Matthew 7:20

At one point, supernatural manna fell in the room. Previously, she said that if God manifests something in front of you, it's yours. But when the manna came, she quickly asked that everyone who received something from the Lord to please bring it forward. As people came up to her, I announced corporately that Pastor Theresa was looking for something specific, and not to worry. While she examined the manna, I shared my personal testimony of consuming manna with Harold & Kaye Beyer and getting healed of a painful blood disorder on September 24, 2006.

Once Pastor Theresa had all the manna in her hand, she gave some to me, her husband, Pastor Robert Phillips, Pastor Rich Hanson, his wife, Jodi Hanson and Pastor Karen Tews to test the manna for authenticity because each one of us had consumed it in the past. I was so impressed that she took the time to do this. Once we reached a consensus, the team begain to minister and the manna was distributed. God moved powerfully with healings, deliverances and other miracles.

And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 3:18

On Saturday, Pastor Theresa asked me to play & sing while she ministered for a couple hours. I could not see beyond the edge of the platform because of a haze in the atmosphere. A couple times I was unable to play or sing. Then God did something amazing.

While my hands fell into a pattern on the keyboard (eyes closed), God took me up in the Spirit. He instructed me to call out what I was seeing for the benefit of those who were now soaking in His presence on the floor and/or receiving ministry.

He took me up a staircase and through a gate, where I was to speak out that the gate is Jesus. Then we continued down a path toward the throne. All along the sides of the path were angels. Then there was another set of stairs that led up to the throne itself. There was a fiery thunder cloud overhead and I could see fire all around.

Then I saw 8-10 foot tall heavenly beings, like the ones described in Ezekiel and Revelation. Animal features, wings, eyes all around...etc. But what really took my breath away and brought me to tears was that these creatures would observe me coming, and then reverently turn their gaze toward the throne and their huge muscular forms would bow down and worship the King of Kings along with the 24 elders who cast down their crowns before Him.

I wept as I called out what I was seeing, because it was so incredible to me to see with my own eyes how ALL CREATION recognizes and bows down to the Creator. Then God reminded me of these scriptures...

The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed.
Romans 8:19

All creation is EAGERLY waiting to see His glory revealed in us! God keeps showing me it's like all of heaven is literally sitting on the edge of their seats, waiting to see Him manifest. They know Christ is in us, but how easily we forget! It's amazing to watch how all of heaven responds when they behold the glory of His presence in us...

...Christ in you, the hope of glory. Colossians 1:27

Sunday morning, I received several phone calls before we checked out of the hotel. I will share just one. Heather called me to talk about her middle daugher who is in 5th grade. I know the family pretty well. Heather mentioned her daughter's legs, and how she was knock-kneed. She has never been able to stand with her feet touching because of where her knees meet. I remembered she had trouble with her legs, because a few years ago when I came to visit, she was seeing an orthopedist. Heather went on to tell me that Saturday night, her daughter went down under the power of the Spirit. On Sunday morning, the Lord led Heather to ask her daughter to test her legs and stand with her feet together. Both of them were amazed because for the first time in her life, her feet were touching! Her legs were straight! She was healed!

After the Encounter, Pastor Theresa went to visit her sister who lives in St. Louis. Her sister had been healed from a very severe case of Crohn's disease the same weekend as The Encounter in July. It's been 3 months since then and she's still doing fantastic! Glory to God!

There were so many other wonderful things that happened this weekend, too many to fit in one report. I am so thankful for Lauren Wurst & Heather Reynolds, to whom the vision was cast by the Lord to see His glory released in St. Louis for the coming harvest. I am also very thankful for Kevin Turnage and his beautiful family who brought the sound system and graciously worked together as we joined teams. Only through Christ can we operate in this kind of unity. My guitarist was unable to come at the last minute and I was very grateful to work with an anointed 16 year old, Dillon Turnage, who plays a little bit of everything. We had such fun. His dad, Kevin, has a very tender heart toward the Lord and it was a blessing to lead worship with his family.

To God be all the glory, honor and praise! And may St. Louis continue to be blessed with the ripple effects of His presence and the testimonies that are coming forth about who He is and what He has done! What an awesome God we serve!!!

Dawn Okpisz
"Rejoicing comes in the morning" Psalm 30:5
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