Good News - October 2019

LOCAL 36 OCTOBER 2019 www.goodnewsfl.org Good News • South Florida Edition Everyone knows Naples is a step up. A quiet town for the wealthy and retired. Abeautiful getaway with colorful land- scapes and well-kept streets. But Naples has a secret trend developing. One that has been kept quiet until now. Nestled near the Coastland Mall off 10th Street sits an oasis. A place where love reigns supreme and judgement is a pariah. Naples has a healing church. Do you know the greatest thing about this heal- ing church? The regulars that attend there are not ill, they simply want God – and with God comes healing. Oasis Naples Church is the oldest Pentecostal church in Naples, founded in the 1920s. Years later it is led by Bishop Michael McKellar and his wife, Lisa. Its congregants are a group of imperfect peo- ple who are fully committed to knowing God and walking with Him. We asked God, ‘How can our little church best serve the community of Naples?’” said Pastor McKellar. He continues explaining that the leaders asked God to give them a clear picture of what they could do. “God did not answer us in a traditional sense, through an audible voice. Instead, He drew people to our congrega- tion that had been given seri- ous diagnoses.” Cancer being on the top of the leaderboard. “These people are given very little hope by the medical pro- fessionals.” They needed hope and real help. The Hour of Power Every Wednesday Pastor McKellar teaches “The Hour of Power” on healing and the gifts of the Spirit. Often, they have visiting speakers that are gifted in healing, as well. David Turner and his wife, Jennifer spoke on the miracles and healing that God has al- lowed them to experience in the U.S. and throughout the world. He has been successful in business and does not ask for money while ministering to those who need Jesus Christ and His healing touch. This sets David Turner International Ministries apart. His ministry is rooted in the love of Christ. And yes, there are miracles hap- pening in the little Oasis Church. Ashley, a beautiful young lady was struggling with debili- tating anxiety. It was so severe that it was difficult for her to leave her house. She was missing out on life during her prime years. “God had been working on me little by little through Pastor Michael, pointing me to the Word of God and being em- The Sick Receive Healing inNaples By: Cindy Horrocks Special to the Good News