We cry out to the LORD to help us, heal us, deliver us. We cry out to the LORD to forgive us, to save us, to make us new.

Do we believe the LORD is truly able to do these incredible life-changing things?

Jesus asked others the same thing:

As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed him, calling out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!”

When he had gone indoors, the blind men came to him, and Jesus asked them,

“Do you believe that I am able to do this?“

“Yes, Lord,” they replied.

Then Jesus touched their eyes and said,

“According to your faith will it be done to you.”

Matthew 9:27-29

Do we believe and see Jesus for who He is–the LORD’s Messiah–the ‘Son of David’ promised to rule forever? Do we trust Him at His Word?

Do we believe that Jesus wants and is able to do what we cannot do for ourselves? Heal our lives. Transform our minds. And of greatest importance to our LORD—Save us from our sins so that we may live with our LORD for all eternity.

Jesus asks us—even now, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?“

We each have to decide this faith question for ourselves.

May our reply be the same as those who were about to see Him clearly, “Yes, Lord!”

In love, peace and purposeful passion,                                                               Sylane 

Lydia Austin  gave a special Christmas presentation called Joy to the World!- at a Morning Christmas Tea for the women of Langhorne Terrace Ministries in Langhorne, PA. Rachel Mack, another of our TBG Speakers, ministered with grace and enthusiasm as the TBG prayer partner and team member.

Lydia Austin led a one day retreat for the women of Abundant Life Community Church of Port Murray, NJ held at The Inn at Panther Valley in Allamuchy, NJ. Lydia’s teaching was based on James 1:22-“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” and is appropriately and encouragingly entitled:  Just Do It!

Sylane Mack led a full weekend–four session presentation of  Harvest of Hearts at the Women’s Retreat for Lawndale Baptist Church of Philadelphia, PA. She was accompanied by Kyoko Iwashita Kneller as her TBG prayer partner and team member. This retreat, focused on God’s love, healing, powerful transformation and amazing purpose in our lives, was held at S.P.A.D.E. International Conference Center in Kempton, PA.

Friday, October 23 at 7:30pm Sylane Mack, with DeAnne Harland as the TBG prayer partner and team member, led a workshop  entitled: God’s Passion, Purpose and Power! What Difference Does it Make to You? at the 2009 New Jersey Christian Ministries Convention–Great is Thy Faithfulness!

During the afternoon/evening of Friday, Oct. 23 and all day Saturday, Oct. 24, Transformed By Grace hosted a Ministry and Information Table at this Convention.

Throughout the weekend all were welcomed to visit the TBG table and the many other ministry exhibitions in the Main Hall. As well, numerous workshops (Sylane’s included) were offered for our growth in the Body of Christ through the Great Faithfulness of our God! 

For follow-up information on the 2009 Convention, you may visit the NJCMC site.

Sylane Mack will be at giving a full weekend–four session presentation of  Harvest of Hearts at the Women’s Retreat for New Beginnings Community Church (NBCC) of Moorestown, NJ.  This retreat, focused on God’s love, healing, powerful transformation and amazing purpose in our lives, will be held at  Harvey Cedars Bible Conference on Long Beach Island, NJ.

Sylane Mack will be attending the 2009 World Conference of the AACC—American Association of Christian Counselors, held in Nashville, TN at the Opryland Hotel—entitled: Grace and Truth! Amen to that name! Amen to that purpose!

During this Conference Sylane will also be inducted as the first caucasian member to the Board of Advisors for the Black American Association of Christian Counselors (BAACC) to serve as Assistant Chaplain for the 2010-2012 term.

July-Labor Day-Sylane will be on Sabbatical to WRITE (and finish!?) CONVINCED! the story of her own life. PRAY for the Spirit of God to lead every word she writes, for just the right publishing path to come about and for the transforming grace of Jesus to be fully revealed through the reading of this book in the lives of many, many people.

July 1–“Home-Coming” Speaking Event at Ontario Bible Camp

July 1-Sylane Mack will be at Ontario Bible Camp (OBC)-Oswego, NY. This is such a joy for Sylane because this is the camp where she accepted Jesus as her Savior as a seven year old little girl! And the first time she’s been back in 42 years! Our God truly is the Alpha and the Omega!

The healing and transformation that Christ alone can bring into a life will be her focus. First, via a Counselor Training Session on Leading a Child to Christ and then, after dinner she will share her testimony and encouragement during the Commissioning Service for Counselors and Staff.

PRAY that ALL who serve will take up the full joy and power of being an Ambassador of Christ to the children and their fellow staff members at OBC Summer Camp 2009! PRAY that many children will have their lives transformed for all eternity as they come to know the loving salvation of Jesus Christ for themselves!

May 16-Lydia Austin spoke at Neshaminy Valley Baptist Church. The ladies hosted a beautiful Spring Tea – their first women’s event in years. Rachel Mack traveled with Lydia, and having known quite a few of these ladies, was able to reconnect with many. Excitement, fellowship, and joy filled the room!  Lydia spoke about keeping JOY (Jesus Over Yourself) in your life and used the analogy of the three layers of a tea sandwich:  The bread -Notice the Blesser. The yummy (sometimes surprise-ing) middle -Notice the Blessing, The bread – Thank the Blesser.