**2018 Egypt Strategic Gathering**

**OCTOBER 3-6, 2018** | EGYPT

When a representation of the family met in Egypt in the month of October, we truly experienced an open heaven. Almost 2000 Egyptians, along with over 500 internationals from 30 different nations gathered together under a huge tent, surrounded by sand and the blazing hot sun, in the deserts of Egypt. Visions, dreams and declarations filled our extended times of worship, to the extent that we felt as if heaven and earth were touching each other. Countless times of repentance, reconciliation, revelation, and unprecedented breakthroughs were interwoven throughout our time together!

At one point, the Africans shared their heart of their treatment in Egypt, and how they were looking to Egypt to host them and take care of them when they came as refugees, but instead felt quite the opposite. The Egyptians were deeply moved, feeling so sorry that they did not act as a hospitable host nation, even though that is their destiny. Tears flowed, along with deep repentance, as they embraced their African brothers and sisters and did a prophetic act of foot washing. We believe that this has now opened a door for the African nations that were released to rise up and come into their destiny! It was, yet again, another time when we experienced a tangible increase of unity between the families of the nations.

Many of us have been seeing and experiencing an almost instant paradigm shift for the whole kingdom of God. Along with a deep revelation that we are one family, the Body of Christ worldwide is supernaturally and radically changing into such a family! Through deep revelation from the scripture, our friend Asher explained that Egypt is the nation that has the right to bring the revelation of the family to the international body of Christ. There is a treasure box opening up all over the land of Egypt, and what is coming out of this treasure box is the revelation and reality that the Body of Christ is being changed into becoming a family.

The Egyptian family had a deeper revelation that Egypt’s role is like a mother, to serve the nations in the context of family, and, as she walks in this role, Egypt will be released more and more into the fullness of her destiny. As this revelation came upon the Egyptians, they were, in turn, able to release blessings of the family over all the other nations.

A very key verse that the Lord highlighted during the Gathering was Isaiah 19:25 – “whom the LORD of hosts has blessed, saying, ‘Blessed is Egypt My people, and Assyria the work of My hands, and Israel My inheritance’.” A significant part of this Gathering was that Egypt was able to embrace the nations from Isaiah 19. We experienced the specific nations that the Lord spoke about in this passage embracing one another and worshipping the Lord together. Egypt is stretching her arms out for Isaiah 19 to be fulfilled!

Thank you for standing with us during this incredibly significant time! We believe that the ramifications of our time together are far beyond our natural comprehension, and we continue to thank and praise the Lord for all He has done, and prayerfully look forward to what is yet to come!

HIGHLIGHTS

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On the first night, the Egyptians welcomed us with a beautiful and amazing feast. They shared many of their local dishes with us. We ate and danced into the night with the family!

The sound of Egypt was continually released in worship. A sound that calls nations into the freedom of their fullness, the sound of a loving mother-nation.

Representatives from Samoa shared their hearts with the family. They believe that the Samoan people are descendants of North East Africa, declaring that now is the time for them to “come home” and connect with their people. The hearts of the Samoans were filled with joy to return to their motherland.

Representatives from the First Peoples of Canada presented Egypt with gifts. They gifted Egypt with grains of wheat and a watch, declaring that “now is the time of harvest in Egypt!"

A representative from the International House of Prayer (IHOP-KC) gifted Egypt with a ceramic plate as a gift from the house of Mike and Diane Bickle, the father and mother of IHOP-KC. Illustrated on the plate were kernels of wheat, grapes, figs, and pomegranates, representing a prophetic picture of what God has called Egypt to be, a bread basket for the nations. As it was in the days of Joseph, it shall be once again.

An Egyptian woman travails in worship and prayer. A deep cry was released over their nation.

The Sound of Africa was released in a whole new dimension. There was a release of joy, depth, and an eager anticipation for all the Lord has in store for the continent of Africa as she comes into her calling at this hour.

The nation of Egypt fell at the feet of the African peoples after a Sudanese pastor shared his desire for repentance and reconciliation. Historically, African immigrants have not felt welcomed by the church in Egypt. Tears were shed and a cry for forgiveness rose from the Egyptian hearts. A desire to be together, and never be separated again.

The Lord is expanding the heart of Egypt to embrace the nations, as many from Asia came to the gathering this time. The depth of love that the nations brought to Egypt melted the hearts of the family. The families from Korea and China shared their hearts with the people of Egypt, giving testimonies of their sacrifice and journey. Both nations ended their time on stage by singing songs of thanksgiving and commitment towards the Egyptian family. A sweet time of embracing between Egypt and the nations followed.

Our gathering ended on October 6th, a celebrated day that marks the start of the last war between Egypt and Israel in 1973. This war resulted in negotiations that lead to the signing of the Camp David Accords in 1978 and brought peace between these two historic and neighbouring cousin nations.

A small team of the cousins spoke words of blessing and declared that the nation of Egypt is God's blessed people, and that the Lord is opening up the treasure box of "family" in and through Egypt. These representatives declared that true sons and daughters will be released in the nations, starting from Egypt. They prophesied that this gift is being released now, for the Body of Christ to experience family, God’s very own family, in a new, richer, and deeper sense.

Many Egyptians asked the Jewish people for forgiveness and committed to holding Israel and the rest of the nations in their hearts.

The family takes communion together, giving thanks and sealing all that the Lord had accomplished during this time in Egypt.

CREATIVE ARTS GALLERY

Pyramids of Egypt

Artist: Fernando Letchakowski (Japan)

Holy Spirit

Artist: Fernando Letchakowski (Japan)

The dove represents Holy Spirit bringing restoration to Egypt, along with the glory of God.

Restoring the Ancient Priesthood

Artist: Francesca Lok (Singapore)

The Lord is restoring the ancient priesthood mantle upon the people of Egypt, to serve the true King, Jesus Christ. The ancient priest worshipped the King at the dawn of each new day, expressed like the dawn of the sun arising across the Nile.

Artist: Janet Jun (USA, Korea)

The Battle Belongs to the Lord

Artist: Francesca Lok (Singapore)

Open Heavens Over Cairo

Artist: Janet Jun (USA, Korea)

The Father’s Tears

Artist: Jenny Lu (Canada)

This painting expresses the Father’s pain over the issues and unrest in this land. Those who have been crying out for the land of Egypt connect with the Father’s own heart and pain, His deep longing for His people in Egypt to come home. As the tears He sheds hit the ground, they burst open and release deep healing and new life.

Daddy’s Girl

Artist: Lynette Von Tonder (South Africa)

He takes time to spend with us, making us pretty by putting ribbons on our hair and crowning us with His peace - the laurel crown of victorious peace.

Crowned with His Presence

Artist: Lynette Von Tonder (South Africa)

The crown is a drop from the sea of glass, melted by His presence as we worship at His throne.

Every Knee Will Bow

Artist: Lynette Von Tonder (South Africa)

Every idol will bow down before the finished work of love on the cross. The false glory will melt and the hearts of those previously influenced by them will melt for Jesus.

The Ancient Doors Are Opening

Artist: Marina Shafeek (Egypt)

The ancient doors are opening! They cannot hold back any longer the glory that is coming, that is spilling out.

Artist: Martina Fayez (Egypt)

Resurrected Bride

Artist: Martina Fayez (Egypt)

The Bride arising from hidden in the earth. Her voice is very weak but as she focuses on Jesus, her worship causes her to be alive, with power to go up the mountain of God. Like the flower, when we are together worshipping, she becomes alive.

Resting Place

Artist: Martina Fayez (Egypt)

God has arisen and has found His resting place in the Bride. He has heard our voice and the heavens has responded to the earth.

The Little Amal Plant

Artist: Monica Romany (Egypt)

God said “Behold, I am making a new thing to now grow”.

New Covenant with Egypt

Artist: Monica Romany (Egypt)

God has entered into a new covenant with Egypt Similar to Cinderella putting on new shoes, Egypt has put on the new covenant by His precious blood.

Strong and Pleased God

Artist: Nayer Hany (Egypt)

What I saw was how enormous, how big and strong God is. At the same time, how pleased he is when His children get together in love, to be with each other.