Janet Handy

Scripture Reflection

On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” – John 7:37-39

---

Early Morning Departure

It was still dark as members of the group awoke and got ready to meet the coach to Nicosia where the team would be ministering. As we walked to our meeting place the normally bustling harbour was silent.

We sat and talked quietly amongst ourselves while we waited in the crisp morning air for the coach to arrive. Some of the group had returned home. God had used them in a tremendous way!

---

A Significant Day in God’s Calendar

We came to Cyprus just before the start of Sukkot, the Feast of Tabernacles, tomorrow would be the last day of Sukkot and today our final day of ministry. God had allowed us to be in Cyprus at this very significant time.

---

Ministry in Two Fellowships

When we arrived in Nicosia, one half of the group went to a small church led by Pastor Marcela, (Church of God World Mission) where the Pastor and most of the congregation were from the Philippines.
The other half went to the Sri Lankan Christian Fellowship.

At both churches there was a dynamic and powerful move of the ‘Holy Spirit’ through praise and worship and the inspired Word of God delivered under the anointing by Rev Taylor and Elder Chris.

As the invitation was given to those who didn’t know Jesus, Praise God, there was a wonderful response across both fellowships.

---

United Praise Service in the Afternoon

In the afternoon the whole WWMF team came together to attend a praise service at the Church of God World Mission. The event was also attended by other churches in Nicosia.

God used Rev Taylor as His chosen vessel to bring forth a word in season. She exhorted those present to let their faith in accordance with God’s will, release from His kingdom what they needed from Him.

---

Heaven Came Down in Worship

As Sincere Praise ministered in song led by Minister Jenny, the praises went up and heaven came down. It was as if the flood gates of heaven had opened! Just as on the last day of the feast when Jesus cried out! “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in me out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” Living, rejuvenating, refreshing, spiritual water was poured out all over the sanctuary.

As Every Praise to our God was sang, the whole sanctuary erupted in rapturous adoration as people jumped, danced and clapped their hands in jubilation and in the liberty and the freedom that only Christ can bring.

We can truly say, “Lord God you are worthy of all the praise! The glory! and the honour! It all belongs to you.”

---

A Spirit of Love and Hospitality

The team received such warm hospitality given with a depth of love and generosity from the Fellowship that was truly humbling. The Fruit of the Spirit was manifest in its entirety.

We know that nothing worthwhile can be achieved without prayer. It has the power to change circumstances and transform lives. We want to thank everyone who prayed for this mission trip to Cyprus. May God continue to bless you and renew your strength as you wait upon Him.

We want to give God the highest praise from grateful hearts that are overwhelmed by all that He has done and continues to do.

Sri Lankan Christian Fellowship – Morning Service, Nicosia

Church of God World Mission – Afternoon & Combined Praise Service, Nicosia

Reflections of Praise – Testimonies from the Cyprus Mission

Sunday 5th October
Limassol

Daniel 2 v 20 & 22
Praise the name of God forever and ever, for He has all wisdom and power (NLT).

He reveals deep and secret things; He knows what is in the darkness, And light dwells with Him.
(NKJV )

We awakened on Sunday morning to the warm golden rays of glorious sunshine in a clear blue sky. It was an early start for the group as we left Paphos for the 1.5 hour journey to Limassol, situated on the southern coast of the island. Our diverse group ranged in age from a little toddler to two grandmothers in their nineties. Each one had their part to play in God’s marvellous plan as we later learned during our time of sharing.

As we travelled South East we passed mixed terrain; majestic mountain ranges, lush areas of green vegetation interspersed with bright flowering shrubs contrasted by dry, arid, sun scorched regions.

We were greeted by Pastor Christadoulos and his wife when we arrived at the building they are now using for their services.

As Sincere Praise sang the sweet presence of the Holy Spirit filled the sanctuary. There was a visible change on the faces of those present as the Holy Spirit was able to move unhindered. Each song selected by Minister Jenny was under the divine inspiration and guidance of the Holy Spirit for that specific moment in time and in keeping with the needs of those present.

Reverend Taylor delivered a Kairos word which was for the appointed time.

Pastor Dennis shared a prophetic word on hope. He stated that he is always conscious about time . Our days are numbered and it is so important not to waste one second doing something that has already been done. Some things God has already predestined for us.

During his message Pastor expressed that the Word of God tells us that God makes all things beautiful in its time. The onus is on us to understand God’s timing. We can do the right thing at the wrong time.

God says in Jeremiah 29 v11, “He has come to give us a future and hope.” He takes the broken pieces of our lives and makes them into something beautiful.

Pastor concluded by declaring, “All that the devil has stolen from us is coming back.”

Pastor Christadoulos and his wife were so encouraged when they heard these messages. They shared that they are in the midst of a terrible crisis. Even their lawyers have told them that there is no hope. They said it could only be God that led minister Jenny to come at this time to their church after many years of not coming to Cyprus. It could only be God that led Rev Taylor and Pastor Dennis to bring such specific messages that have so encouraged them and given them hope.

To you Lord God belongs honour and glory!! You are the revealer of deep and secret things.

How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!” Isaiah  52:7

A troop of WWMF soldiers, in the Lord’s army, descended on Kato in Paphos with one mission in mind. To tell as many as possible about the good news of Jesus Christ. This would go out in word and song, through a gospel concert, to be held in the harbour later that evening.

Some of the group had never been to Cyprus before, but all were resolute in their mission to ensure that all those they came into contact with had an opportunity to hear the Good News of the Gospel. They left no stone unturned. A grandmother pushed her granddaughter in her buggy while distributing leaflets, such was their determination to let nothing stand in their way. The WWMF group fully embraced the word the Lord had impressed on Pastor Dennis at the beginning of the year to build Him an army. As they stepped out in faith the Holy Spirit did the rest. 

People gathered an hour or more prior to the start of the concert. Tourists, together with local people filled the seating areas and the hum of excited chatter filled the air.  

As Sincere Praise opened with a jubilant song of praise…”High and lifted up in all the earth is who you are,” Jesus was indeed lifted up. People stood and begun clapping their hands in time to the music.

A blind man who was seated on the front row was moved to tears and told one of the group, as she helped him out at the end, that he didn’t want to leave.

There was a hush as Rev Taylor shared a message of hope. In a world where we see chaos all around us people need the hope that is found in Jesus.

Pastor Dennis gave a Holy Spirit led invitation for people to receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour . We praise God for the timely response.

People were reluctant to leave, there were cries for more, some wanted to share what they had experienced. One lady said she cancelled a dinner engagement to attend.  She was so overwhelmed by what she experienced that she recorded the event on video and sent it out to people she knew in different countries around the world.  She expressed that she had never experienced anything like it.

Another man and his family wanted to know more about following Jesus.  He was put in contact with a local church and sent a link to a recent sermon by Rev Taylor titled:  What must I do to be saved.

Thank you, Jesus! Mission accomplished!

Sunday Morning – 31st August 2025

---

Scripture Reading

Our WWMF Bible reading was from Isaiah 65 & 66 v.14 (NIV):

“When you see this, your heart will rejoice,
and you will flourish like grass;
the hand of the Lord will be made known to his servants…”

---

Arrival at The Full Gospel Church

As we entered The Full Gospel Church (CRKVA CJELOVITOG EVANDELJA), Zagreb—a spacious, modern building—the atmosphere felt spiritually vibrant and joyful.

We arrived two hours early, and already a diverse mix of people had begun to gather in the foyer. Pastor Mario and his wife Bonnie arrived and warmly greeted the team. They were keen to ensure that all our needs were met, diligently checking that we had all that was necessary for us to minister.

---

Opening of the Service

The service opened in prayer, followed by praise and worship, creating a heavenly climate and inviting a divine encounter with the Living God.

---

Reverend Taylor’s Testimony

Reverend Taylor shared a tremendous testimony, explaining how she gave her life to the Lord Jesus at the age of eleven. Despite being brought up in a home where her parents had an intimate relationship with God, she realised that she didn’t know Him personally for herself.

There were many young people in the meeting, and Reverend Taylor spoke about how Jesus had kept her from her youth right up until the present day.

It was a word in season! Rev. Taylor declared that this was only possible because of Jesus, stating: “Jesus is the best thing that ever happened to me!” As this was proclaimed, the congregation broke out in spontaneous applause.

---

Ministry Through Song

The Holy Spirit used Sincere Praise to minister in song as a forerunner to the Word. This was taken from Philippians 4 v.4:

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”

The emphasis of the message was: Maintaining Your Joy.

---

Responses from the Congregation

After the meeting, one lady expressed how overwhelmed she was by Rev. Taylor’s testimony and the renditions by Sincere Praise. She had come over from war-torn Ukraine and reported: “This was just what I needed. If only the people in Ukraine could experience this.”

Another lady, who didn’t speak English, ran up to one of the choir members after the meeting and hugged her, trying to express her feelings but unable to do so because of her limited English. Her expression and excitement said it all.

---

Closing Reflection

We join with the Psalmist and say:

“Sing to the Lord, for He has done glorious things;
let this be known to all the world.”
(Isaiah 12 v.5)

Arrival in Zagreb

A small group of us left an overcast and rainy London for Zagreb in Croatia. As the aeroplane landed on the tarmac of Zagreb Airport, we were greeted by bright sunshine and the picturesque scenery of mountains all around us. How great is our God! His goodness and mercy know no bounds!

After routine passport checks, we were able to have some light refreshment while we waited for our drivers to arrive. With that, we set off for Slovenia where we had a meeting at 7pm.

---

Journey to Slovenia

The weather on the journey to Slovenia was in stark contrast to the sun-drenched region of Zagreb. The heavens opened, and we were accompanied by heavy rain, hailstones, and lightning. We arrived in Slovenia nearly three hours later and hit the ground running with just enough time to drop our suitcases, speedily change into choir uniforms, and get to the venue—Emanuel Church.

---

The First Service

Pastor Dennis had called our home church to pray for the mission trip. As Minister Jenny led Sincere Praise in song, we felt the effect of those prayers. There was a weight and clarity to each word that was sung—it was more than a melody. No one could take credit; God had woven a sound that touched the inner being of those present.

Rev. Taylor spoke from John 4 on the woman Jesus met by the well. God, by His Holy Spirit, used Rev. Taylor to deliver a life-transforming message under the anointing to those present.

Rev. Taylor explained that sin separates man from God, but it has always been God’s desire to have a relationship with us. In times like these, we need God more than ever, because only God can change and transform lives. Many people in the UK are coming to the Lord Jesus because they see the emptiness and disillusionment of life.

The message showed that Jesus broke down all barriers to meet the Samaritan woman—religious, cultural, gender, and racial. His encounter with her so transformed her life that she confronted her sin and shame, went back to the people who had rejected her, and told them that she had met the Messiah. As a result, revival broke out in that town.

---

Testimonies

After the service, we heard incredible testimonies of those whose lives had been impacted.

• One lady said that she had been invited to the meeting by a friend who told her, “You must come!” She said she heard the Gospel for the first time and “it has changed my life.” She now wants to know more about Jesus and will be attending the church.
• Another lady said that when she heard that Jesus came directly to the individual and cut through all the barriers, it did something to her and affected her so deeply that it is difficult for her to put into words.
• Another lady asked for prayer after hearing the Word of God. Her faith was inspired to trust the Lord for healing in her body.

---

Closing Reflections

We thank God for all that He has done. We were asked to promise we would come again soon. This is a new door that God has opened for Sincere Praise, and the impact of the ministry was life-transforming.

All the glory goes to God!