receiving the Holy Spirit in South Africa...

Last night was one of the most incredible experiences I've ever had! At the opening service of the second Pastor's conference we're doing - this one in Pietermartitzburg (about an hour from Durban) Bishop Joseph Garlington preached about the gift of tongues and the Holy Spirit baptism. He gave the simplest explanation that I've ever heard, with clear, logical, specific instructions for anyone who wanted to receive, and about 50 people came forward. What happened next is what was so incredible....as I watched and prayed with them, each person received and began speaking in tongues as easily and gently as I have ever seen - almost all of them were actually speaking before I could even lay hands on them. Absolutely awesome!!!

I've been in meetings overseas where more people received (sometimes hundreds or even over a thousand in one service), but I've never seen it so easy and I've never seen everyone filled - but it happened in Pietermartitzburg last night at City Harvest Church!