BVOV Magazine 2013 - present

After discussing the invitation, they decided to accept. In the years since, Stephen and Candy have played and sung with the KCM worship team at all KCM meetings, including some of Brother Copeland’s international meetings. “I’ve seen the Copelands on TV, from the nosebleed section of the bleachers, on the stage and behind the stage. They never change. I’ve seen them get attacked by the enemy. They don’t flinch. They’re not grumpy. They’re seasoned and full of the fruit of the spirit both in public and in private. Partnership with this ministry is about restoring covenant, and it has changed our lives.” Connecting with KCM isn’t the only thing that has changed for Stephen and Candy. Seven years ago, Stephen’s father turned the leadership of Maranatha Church over to his son. Candy had married a pastor after all. On Oct. 26, Candy and Stephen will host a live concert with Grammy® Award-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum, at Eagle Mountain International Church, on the grounds of KCM. Called “A Night of Refreshing,” the concert will feature Candy’s band, singers from EMIC and a local recording choir. “We’ll be sowing this concert into the lives of those who need a refreshing by giving away MP3 downloads,” Candy said. “I sense a shift in the spirit. We’re entering the time that eyes have not seen, nor ears heard. I believe the latter and former rains are merging. It’s a new thing that we’ve never experienced before. Keep your eyes on Jesus.” Over the years, the Lord has taken Stephen and Candy to India, Ireland, England, Australia and South Africa. They’re still traveling the world, helping usher people into the presence of God. V (For more information on Stephen and Candy LaFlora, visit their website at stephenandcandy.com.) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The Limitless Power of God by Kenneth Copeland God never planned for you to be at the mercy of this world’s finances. He planned for you to be a source of those finances. He intends for you, as His child, to be a blessing by bringing to this limited world the unlimited resources of your heavenly Father. Me? you may think. I don’t have enough money to fully meet my own needs—much less be a blessing to others! No doubt the disciples had similar thoughts when a hungry crowd of more than 5,000 people needed to be fed and Jesus turned to them and asked, “Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat?” (John 6:5). I imagine they were stunned by the question. They probably wondered why Jesus would even ask it. After all, He knew they didn’t have the kind of money it would take to buy dinner for such a multitude. What could He possibly be thinking? Actually, the Bible tells us exactly what He was thinking. It says, “This he said to prove him: for he himself knew what he would do” (verse 6). Jesus already had a plan from God. He didn’t ask the disciples where they were going to buy bread to feed the crowd because He didn’t know what to do. He knew exactly how He was going to feed those 5,000 people. * * * * article continues on p. 20 * * * * BVOV : 19

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