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A prophet speaks

International prophet gives Don’t Quit workshop in Hazel Run

MARSHALL — Impact Ministries International (IMI) pastor and prophet Tom Stamman told Hazel Run workshop attendees Saturday “Don’t quit!”

Stamman, from the Twin Cities, has traveled the world training people in evangelism and even in business. He claims to have seen more than 100,000 people come into the Christian faith during his ministry.

In spite of his worldwide fame, Stamman takes time to visit communities such as Hazel Run to share his Christian messages.

He was in Hazel Run Saturday at the home of Pastor Diane and David Lang who have hosted his workshops several times in the past. Each visit presented a new message for members of Fire On the Prairie Church that used to meet in Clarkfield, and now meets in the Lang home.

This trip’s message was for everyone in attendance, but especially for leaders of Fire On the Prairie Church.

“Do not embarrass Jesus by not using your gifts and talents,” he told listeners. “And, do not stop meeting. God gave you this beautiful house to hold worship services in. Do not quit!”

For most of last year, the Langs had encountered health problems that interfered with their ministry, but they seem to be recovering, now, and can continue their service to their church.

Between the workshop sessions, Stamman prayed over individuals in the audience. First, he said a word of prophecy over them, which everyone receiving it seemed to be convinced their prophecy was accurate, then he prayed for their well-being and prosperity.

“He is a New Testament prophet,” Lang said. New Testament prophets prophesy to the edification, exhortation and consolation of people, she explained. “He’s operating in the Gifts of the Spirit of knowledge, wisdom and prophecy.”

During the second session, Stamman conducted a Bible study on the Good Samaritan. It was the parable Jesus used to illustrate that even good people, like priests and Levites, could pass by people in need because they were thinking more of themselves than of the injured party. Whereas, the Samaritan, who didn’t have the doctrine quite right, but had the heart of God, displayed it by spending his own money on the man and by walking while the injured man rode the Samaritan’s donkey.

The reverend’s message was that people should not be so stiff-necked or reluctant to give to the poor.

Attendees’ responses were to donate funds to help the IMI orphanage in Honduras.

T-shirts, sweatshirts and books authored by Stamman were also sold as a fundraiser to support the City of Refuge orphanage.

Before and after each workshop session, Nathan Cole of Hanley Falls led the conjuration in worship songs with his guitar and vocals.

Those in attendance made anonymous comments about how accurate Stamman’s prophecies were and how powerful his messages were. They were already looking forward to his next visit, they said.

When he is not traveling on speaking engagements or popping in at the home office, Stamman can be found at the City of Refuge working with his wife, Dr. Teresa Stamman, who manages the orphanage.

To date, IMI has fed over 10,000 children each month in 15 different countries and serves in 55 countries.

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