Yearly Newsletter - "Celebration of Love"

This has been an amazing year for us here in Mozambique.  In this year's Fruitfulness for a Greater Harvest Newsletter, we focused on celebrating the Love of God and sharing testimonies about His wonderful works.

As always, we are so grateful for those who contend for the Lord's work here through their faithful donations.  Words can not express the magnitude of the impact your giving has made in the work here.  We've also experienced realms of the kingdom that have only been made available through the love and consistency of our faithful prayer partners and many others who pray for us.  Thank you so much!

Please click the link below to read or download a copy of this year's Newsletter. If you have problems viewing all the pages, please contact us and we will email you a copy.

Fruitfulness for a Greater Harvest Newsletter (2014)

  URL:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2525kXVPtQrX294QmFBSFpTN0U/view?usp=sharing

May you have a Merry Christmas and may the Lord release fuller revelations of His kindness and love upon your lives.

Love,  Tyren and Tiffany Haynes

A Bird Raised to Life

We are sharing this testimony because we believe that it is a sign, a message, from the Lord for more people besides those at our center.  We hope it encourages you and challenges you to believe in the Lord and in the wonderful things He has been planning to do with you.  It's time to dream again!

(Short version)  Last week, while I was outside with one of our guards, a bird dropped dead on our front veranda.  I thought, “Lord, I’d like to see that bird live and fly again.” Meanwhile, our daughter, Amerel, was in the house praying for the Lord to resurrect it.  But it didn't move, not even when the guard picked it up to inspect it.  He put it under a plant on the ground.  The guard and I talked for a while, but the bird still remained lying on its side.  I kept looking at the bird because I had an expectation, not just a desire, that something would happen.  The bird still didn't move, but I kept glancing at it.  Suddenly, the bird sat upright!  I wasn't totally convinced that the bird was o.k.  So, I thought to myself, “Lord, I wanted it to fly again because then I’d know it would be well.”  The bird flew away.

We know this is a prophetic sign from the Lord.  There have been times when people have despised (treated as negligible), not valued, or undervalued the ideas, plans and dreams the Lord has given to them.  Unfortunately, this has caused people to forget, put to the side, and give up the plans the Lord has for them.  Perhaps, we did this because we thought such things were impossible for us, too difficult, we didn’t feel capable, or we felt it wasn’t the right time (situations weren’t favorable), etc.  But, the Lord guarded and cherished the things we dropped, forgot, and put to the side.  They were actually His ideas, plans and dreams!  But, now the Lord is wanting to resurrect those things; even the smallest plans, ideas, and dreams that He's given us.  Maybe they no longer matter to us.  Maybe we've forgotten all about them, or they had become just as unimportant as that nameless, unknown bird.  But such things are still of utmost importance to Him because they are His plans, ideas, and dreams.  They were gifts given to us so we could spend time with Him, and know Him more intimately.  He’s about to resurrect them!  Through them the Father has actually prepared amazing things to do together with you— just you and Him.

Believe and do not allow the opportunity to pass again.  Beloved, God loves you and believes in you!!!

Love,  Tyren and Tiffany Haynes

Prison Ministry: Imprisoned But Loved

If you want to meet with Jesus, go to the prison.  He's there.  He is so merciful.  He heals both Christians and Muslims.  He takes away bad dreams of both believers and unbelievers.  He loves all the prisoners.  He allows people like me to minister to these men who are so special to Him.  I know He treasures them because His presence rests so mightily upon the prison.  Whenever I go to the prison, I know that I too will meet with this Lord of love.

During our meeting, the Christian inmates were encouraged to demonstrate Christ's love to the rest of the inmates.  They live there with over 200 others.  They have plenty of time to visit those imprisoned with them and help bring transformation in people's lives.  They can hug others, pray for them, share the gospel, share personal items, listen to people, encourage other inmates, and much more.  During the meeting, the group of believers were released to pray for other inmates who desired prayer.  One inmate came out of his room to give me a special greeting.  It was Abdul, the only man who was caught during the attack at our center in 2012.  He told me that he had pain in his knees.  Since the Lord has a special place in His heart for thieves and murderers (Luke 23:39-43, Luke 23:34), I didn't hesitate to pray.  In a few minutes, he was walking fine without pain.  A word of knowledge revealed the cause of the pain, and how to keep it from reoccurring.  Most importantly, I gave Abdul a hug, reaffirmed my love for him, and reminded him of God's purpose for his life. 

Christmas in the Prison 2014
Every year, Tiffany and I like to give small gifts to all 200+ prisoners and the guards who work there during Christmas day.  This year, we are thinking of giving chocolate bars and cookies or chips, to all of them.  If you'd like to take part by sending a donation, please see the info below.

Donations can be sent by check to:
Church of the Living God
199 Deming Street
Manchester CT 06042
860.648.0520
Please include "TandTHaynes - Prison" in the memo to designate your donation to our ministry.

You can also donate online via our home church's website:  http://www.clgonline.net/missions/missionaries/

Donations are tax-deductible, and 100% of your donation is sent to us.  If possible, please send us an email to let us know about your donation for the prison.  This will help us in preparing things as soon as possible.

Love,
Tyren and Tiffany Haynes

A Salvation Message:  Jesus is the only one who lived and never sinned.  Jesus knows what it's like to be incarcerated and condemned for crimes He didn't commit.  This sinless Savior was falsely judged, and then willingly died for your sins and ours.  This is love.  After 3 days, He rose from the dead forever declaring His victory in being the One who takes away sin, brings us into eternal life and into a right relationship with God.  Jesus is still alive.  He longs for you to be free from your sin and restored back into a loving relationship with God.  If you want to receive Jesus as your Savior, you may, just by surrendering your life to Him and accepting Him as Lord and Savior of your life.  You can receive Jesus right now by talking to Him saying, "Lord Jesus.  I'm sorry for living a life of sin.  Forgive me for not believing in You.  I surrender my life to you.  Jesus, I believe you are the only Savior, the Son of God.  Thank you for dying for my sins.  I love you.  Jesus, I will worship you alone, and will not worship any other.  Thank you for saving me.  Please, fill me with your Holy Spirit so that I may live for you, and tell others about your love!"

If you prayed this prayer today, you are forgiven of all your sins and are now a son/daughter of God.  The Holy Spirit of God dwells inside of you.  To continue to grow in your knowledge and love for God, please find a church that worships Jesus Christ, teaches the truth of God's Word (the Bible) and moves in the power and love of the Holy Spirit.  May the Lord continue to move upon your life with love and power, and help you live according to His Word each day.

We are so excited for you!  Love and blessings!

Pure Heart's Perspective

 

There's a higher call of God that requires us to acknowledge His presence working in the everyday lives of people, saved and unsaved (Matthew 5:43-48).  God is in love with people.  As we honor His presence, we can partner with the Lord in bringing healthy change/transformation to people and the communities where we live.  There are so many opportunities to do this if we are willing.  Here’s a testimony of the Lord working marvelously through government.  I understand that some have different opinions concerning interactions with government.  But sometimes, the experience doesn’t have to change-only our perspective of our experience.    

Here’s the brief story background.  A DHL package was shipped with birthday gifts for my wife and son.  Due to a new system in place here, the package was held up.  If the package wasn't cleared within 25 days, by paying a lot of money, the package would belong to the state.  Our time was running out quickly.  Originally, my focus was just on getting the package.  But, then I noticed something more important - the Lord working in the heart of one individual.

A customs worker decided, on his own, to help me clear the package with the least amount of fees and taxes, and before the deadline ran out.  He made calls to multiple people, some in authority, in another province.  Then, he spoke to brokers (clearing agents) himself on my behalf.  This customs worker, who works in government, kept calling me to make sure people were contacting me and working on having my DHL box cleared without the unnecessary high fees.  He called several people to try to find “work-arounds” and rush the process.  His attitude and work was phenomenal and beyond what should be expected or required!  I hadn’t asked him to do anything.  He did it just because he wanted to help.  I'm sure he is one of many treasures in Customs who bring honor to the department, and value to the community in which he serves.

Here’s the testimony.  If I was just focused on myself, getting the DHL box, or being irritated by the new system, I would have missed seeing Jesus.  Also, I could have hindered His work in someone else's life.  The Lord is our light.  When we see Him, we can see other things clearly.  That’s where the pure heart’s perspective comes from.  The pure heart’s perspective comes from focusing on Jesus alone.  Then we can clearly see and evaluate things around us.  So, I saw the hand of God work on a custom worker's heart for His own pleasure (and not just to get my box).  The mercy of God led a man to care about others and serve well beyond his job requirements.  Joy filled my heart as I saw the Lord developing this man’s life.  What began as an aggravating interaction, appeared as it truly was - a celebration of God and His ways of preparing a person's heart for Himself.  I was excited and celebrated the personal victory the customs official obtained.  This was better than getting the box!  This man’s victory actually opened the way for the clearing agent in another province to receive a personal victory as well.

Do you see it?  Do you see?  I realized the whole situation wasn’t about getting the DHL box (or about me!).  It’s about seeing what Jesus is doing, and valuing that no matter what!  I had to be patient to allow the Sovereign Lord to use this situation to work His purposes in people.  As we are sensitive to the presence and what the Lord is doing in people's lives, we'll be able to join with Him in serving people, believers and unbelievers, out of genuine love for their good (and not just our own).  This is the gospel. This is outreach!  As we see Jesus, we see true ministry in action, and can join with what He is already doing to help bring godly impact to the community in which we live.  Let's love the people in our communities well, so that we can help bring true development and growth to the communities where we live.

Hallelujah!

Tyren and Tiffany Haynes

Compassion Project - House of Love

The Xavier family is overjoyed and send their love and thanks.  They were touched by the people, who don't know them, but contributed financially to help them fulfill part of their dream. We know that this house in the village will serve greater purposes than what they or we can imagine.  


For information on this village compassion project, please click on the following link: Compassion Project.  You'll be taken to our blog where you can see photos and receive additional information on the latest work completed.

Thank you for helping the Xavier family launch out into their destiny full of love and faith.  Thank you for partnering with us to bring the love and work of Jesus Christ into a local community setting and into the everyday lives of children and others.

Love,

Tyren and Tiffany Haynes

Older Blog - Returning Back Home to Mozambique

We thought we posted this blog in the beginning of September.  In the case it didn't get sent, we are posting it now.  It is about Returning home to Mozambique after visiting the U.S.

This summer was the first time we were at the U.S. as a family since 2010.  In some ways, being there was like a dream come true.  The Lord lavished us with His goodness in practical ways.  Friends and Family smothered us with love.  We were given a free stay at a resort in Maryland; saw friends and family we hadn't seen in a long time (a few for 20+ years); went to the Haynes Family Reunion in D.C.; had fun until we were too tired to have fun; saw Moses at the Sights and Sounds Theater; ate meat and more meat; we were ministered to by the saints; we ministered to people and at church services also; went to zoos and museums; kids and my wife fished for the first time with Papa and Grandma (Tyren's parents), Tiffany got to eat funnel cake,  and so much more!!


Our kids loved the variety of good, eating Papa's meat every morning, having grandma cook for them (and do their chores), playing with friends in M.D., and being at their cousin's house in N.J.  The seemingly endless supply of meat and cheese was one of their delights.  But through the summer, they would make comments concerning how they missed being in Mozambique.

It's impossible for us to take a vacation from the love of our life, Jesus.  So of course, the Lord met with us in life changing ways individual and as a family.  We even went through trials that purified our faith that we might glorify our Lord Jesus even more (1 Peter 1:7).  Somehow, the Lord used the comforts and conveniences all around us to increase our love for Him.

We visited the memorial in D.C. with some of our college friends.

Our kids enjoyed the Virgina Living Museum with its many live animals.

Everyone caught a fish.  Here's Isaiah with a bluegill (I think)

 

One of the many signs the girls at our center made to welcome us.

 When we went to church in a local village here in Mozambique our little Berasia used the pit toiled (literally a hole in the dirt) surround by a wall of grass.  She said,"Mommy there's no toilet in here to flush.  Mommy, there's no sink in this bathroom".  Just 2 1/2 months, and she forgot the "normal" things here!  Well, we'll see how much she remembers on her next visit, whenever that may be.

We thank all of you who prayed and donated financially (even many people whom we've never met) to make this trip to the U.S. possible.

Love, 

Tyren and Tiffany Haynes

See "IN" the Poor

What do we see when we see the poor?  Do we see poverty, or do we see the real individual hidden inside? Can we see "IN" the poor?

A little, dirty boy dressed in rags waited outside the bakery while I bought two bread rolls for him.  As I walked out the door, another foreigner walked out ahead of me with his friend.  The man looked at the boy, grumbled some words, and then threw some coins on the ground around the boy.  The little boy hurried to fetch the coins as they rolled around him.

Without thinking, I spoke to the man, who was much bigger than myself.  "You should give it to him in his hands," I said.  The man turned around toward me, slurred out swears and said, "...He should be happy... I gave him this...!"  I stared at him and responded, "If you give it to him in his hand, you will treat him like who he really is - a boy.  Then, you can help him see who he really is.  How do you expect him to change if you treat him like this?"

The words penetrated the man's heart.  He looked touched, even heartbroken.  He turned away and left without saying anything.  I was amazed.  I thought the boy was in poverty, but I saw the man was poorer.  He was disguised as well-off, but still bound by a form of poverty.  What do we see when we see the poor?  Do we see past the darkness, the evil of poverty, to see the true form of the individual trapped inside.  Is it just a dirty boy?  Is it really an uncaring adult?  The Holy Spirit in His wisdom gave me words to open this man's eyes and help him see who he truly is.  This man had a heart for that poor little boy in rags, but didn't know how to deal with the situation.

I think I need to rephrase my question and ask, not what do we see, but simply, "Do we see?"  In poverty there's a hidden treasure.  The wise will break up the fallow ground and harvest it.

Much food is in the fallow ground of the poor, and for lack of justice there is waste.
Proverbs 13:23 (NKJV) 

The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: the Lord gives light to the eyes of both.  Proverbs 29:13 (NKJV)


Much love,

Tyren and Tiffany Haynes

Greater Still Conference - Final Update and Photos

Pastor Tanueque and his wife.  Tyren in center.

In each district we traveled to, I was touched by people’s simplicity of devotion to Christ.  Some things are so much different than what I grew up experiencing in the U.S.  Let me give you some examples.  At the conference locations men, women, children and screaming babies all slept on the hard, cement and dirt church floors during the night.  Some had nothing much to cover themselves with.  There were no mosquito nets.  During the day it was hot.  There was no need to worry about showers during the 2 night stays in the districts – there weren’t any.  In one place, the toilet was literally grass under big trees (there were tiny, beautiful, purple flowers to stare at though).  There were no menus, no food choices, no fancy drinks.  People ate what they were served, and didn’t know what food they would have until served.  Some had to wait until others finished eating because there weren’t enough plates.  There was no air conditioning, sound systems, or cushioned chairs.  If there weren’t enough wood benches, people just sat in the dirt and listened to the word of God.  In little known places around the world like these, there are people who value the Word and who still believe Jesus is worth it all!  Jesus was glorified.  In this environment, the Lord satisfied their spiritual hunger by pouring out Himself.  The Holy Spirit testified with signs, healings, prophetic words, impartations and demonstrations of power. Testimonies continued to come forth.

A true sign:  After receiving a prophetic word about renewed strength
and new beginnings, Pastor Tanueque later was given a new motorbike.

A week before the conference was due to end, I felt the Lord telling me that my work would be done and I’d be able to go home early.  So, I asked Pastor Tanueque’s permission to go home earlier if my work was completed earlier than planned.  He said, “I’ll let you know.”   I believed God, and prepared to leave early.  Then, I just waited and waited.  Tuesday, Pastor Tanueque gave me the o.k.  Wednesday, I rushed to change my flight.  Thursday morning, I was on my way back to Lichinga to surprise Tiffany!  She had no idea I was coming 2 days early!  I called her once the plane landed in Lichinga.

Thank you so much for praying and believing.  It was a privilege to serve Iris Nampula and walk with them into the new things the Lord is opening to the churches. 

Love, Tyren

I spent a day teaching one of Pastor Tanueque's daughters to make some new things:  banana cake and cookies.

Iris Nampula's old truck that we used to travel around to the districts.

Inside one of the district churches.

Pastor Tanueque meeting with pastors and leaders in one of the districts.  Church building is in the background.

Greater Still Conference - Update #2

The promises of God are greater still for Iris Nampula.  The Lord is bringing the churches into the greater inheritances He promised them.  Their ministry is changing because of the new way the Holy Spirit is choosing to operate. 

In every district we went to, many understood the message:  People responded to return to live lives of intimate relationship with the Lord.  In such intimate relationship, promises - ones which are greater still - are brought to pass.  Sometimes the Lord uses affliction, persecution, and trials of every kind to prepare us for greater things.  In the midst of these, our faith is strengthened in His love so that we can receive His promises.  In the districts, some people are surrendering and running forward into their promises before the others.  I pray that none would be shaken and turn back away from the things the Lord is bringing them into.

Testimonies:

In our ministry our focus isn't on healings, miracles, and signs.  We aim to draw people intimately to the Lord.  We want Jesus to be glorified.  As people returned to love Christ alone in the meetings, He manifested His love for us through visions, healings, and different moves of the Holy Spirit in wonderful ways.

• One church fed us for the day and a half we stayed with them.  We provided nothing.  They served chicken, fish, pigeon, beans and more.  This was very unusual treatment that we were shown.
• A man with heart problems who couldn't sleep well for 2 weeks was healed.
• A woman with foot pain was healed.  I told her to walk. As she did, the Lord healed her.
• Pain in one woman's nose left immediately.  I had her blow in a tissue then I prophesied joy over her life.  She was healed without ever praying for her nose.
• I told a boy with a headache to lift his hands.  He was healed instantly without prayer.
• The Lord healed me of diarrhea.  I barely ate and could drink very little for about a day.  I felt the Holy Spirit tell me to rest.  We traveled to another district where I slept for about 1.5 hours.  I woke up completely healed.
• In one district many repented for having put other things (no matter how noble it seemed) above their love for God.
• People also received impartations of various kinds to enable them to do the work they are called to do.

Pastor Tanueque's truck, our only transport, was having problems again.  But, it appears to be fixed for the moment.  Please pray that the Lord would open more doors to us, and that I may complete my assignment.  Please pray that pastors and others will remain in the love of Christ.  Thank you for praying.  This is my last week, and then I get to return home!

Love and blessings,

Tyren

Greater Still Conference-The First Days...

Our schedule was changed, so Saturday and Sunday we were in the district of Murrupula meeting with Iris pastors and others.  I taught twice Saturday and once Sunday.  Then, after a prophetic blessing over the district pastor and his wife, it was necessary for me to do a short teaching on the woman's place in the heart of God, and how men ought to treat their wives.  There was a need to show that a wife has authority and a voice in the kingdom of God (and thus the local church).  Many people in the church had questions concerning this.

After the afternoon session on Saturday, Pastor Tanueque had a private meeting with only his pastors to encourage them to press on in the work of evangelizing, and start new churches where healings and miracles through the ministry have drawn people to Christ.  The sun went down as pastor Tanueque stirred hearts sharing both funny and challenging personal testimonies and trials concerning the cost of faithul ministry.

Here are a few testimonies from Saturday's meeting:

• A woman's neck pain was healed.
• Women slept well with no more bad dreams.
• A man was really blessed by the teachings.  He testified, "The work of God is higher than our own plans."  He was encouraged to pursue the work of God. 
• Bumps all over baby's body started disappearing.

Here is our updated schedule:

Tuesday 23rd - Wednesday 24th:  ministry in a district.

Thursday 25th - Friday 26th: ministry in a 3rd district.

Saturday 27th - Sunday 28th: ministry in the city of Nampula.

The week of September 28th we'll also travel to 1 or 2 more districts.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• The presence of God to manifest powerfully. 
• Our strength and protection as we minister. 
• The truck would continue to run well. 
• Hearts of people be open. 
• Pastors would arise to the call of God on their lives. 
• People would know the truth of women's rightful place in Christ.  

To donate to the Greater Still Conference, donations can be sent to:

                                             Church of the Living God
                                          199 Deming Street
                                          Manchester CT 06042
                                          860.648.0520

Love, Tyren

Greater Still Conference: Nampula 2014

DATES:  Sept 18 - Oct 4       LOCATION:  Nampula, Mozambique

God gives us faith to obtain His promises - great promises that He longs to perform.  At the Greater Still Conference in Nampula, Mozambique, we believe the Lord is going to ignite pastors' hearts with love and faith, equipping them to choose to boldly respond to the greater call of God with which He is summoning them.


PLANNED SCHEDULE
September 19-21:  3 days of teaching, preaching, and ministry at Pastor Tanueque's church in the city of Nampula.  Then for about 1 1/2 weeks, Sept. 23 - Oct 3, I'll travel to a few of the districts around Nampula holding meetings and sleeping in a tent at night.  The meetings in each district will last 2-3 days.  I'll hold at least 2 teaching sessions a day for the first two days, reserving time for Pastor Tanueque to meet with his Iris pastors and leaders the third day.  Thus far, the Lord has been directing me to teach on love, and faith to pursue the promises of God and fulfill the call of God on one's life.


OPPORTUNITIES TO GIVE
If you have a heart to help out financially, you can send donations promptly to the address highlighted below.
Purchasing Bibles:  One of the things I'd love to do is purchase Bibles ($6 each) for the pastors in need of one in their local Makua dialect or in Portuguese.
Conference Costs:  Help out with the costs of holding the conference including Tyren's travel costs, food, fuel for the truck to carry supplies and a small ministry team.
Donations can be sent to:   Church of the Living God
                                             199 Deming St.
                                             Manchester, CT 06042
Prayer:  My wife and kids have already been praying and interceding for the Greater Still Conference, and are receiving words of knowledge concerning the conference and the pastors who will attend.  We know the Lord will release a powerful anointing to help the pastors abide in His will and carry Christ's testimony in their lives.  As the Holy Spirit directs you to pray, please remember the following:

• Conference attendants would come with open hearts ready for Christ's fresh revelation
• Pastors would abandon themselves solely for love for Jesus Christ and His ways
• Unity between everyone involved
• Fresh fire upon the meetings
• Signs, wonders, healings, impartations, salvations, outpourings of love
• Safety during travel, health, strength, ample food and supplies for the trip
• Grace upon Tyren as he ministers several times a day during the meetings

We thank you so much for your prayers and support as we serve Iris churches and others in Nampula, and help strengthen pastors to respond to the call of God on their lives and community.

Love,  Tyren and Tiffany Haynes

Tiffany and Tyren Haynes are missionaries serving with Iris Global in Mozambique and beyond.  They are members of Church of the Living God in Manchester, CT (U.S.A).  They have four children.