Fire in our hearts - Jesus Army

FIRE IN OUR HEARTS THE LORD TOOK HOLD OF BUGBROOKE
sters who came round enjoyed the vitality and family atmosphere
at Bugbrooke. Mim, though, hadn’t been baptised in
the Spirit yet.
No sooner had the first evening meeting begun, than Carol
got up and delivered one of the ‘words of knowledge’ that
God often gave her. ‘Mim is going to get baptised in the Spirit
— tonight!’ she declared, and by the end of the evening Mim
was speaking in tongues.
That night the sisters’ dormitory was invaded by flying beetles,
so Carol had an idea. She got out of bed, mustered up
her spiritual authority and shouted: ‘I rebuke you beetles in
the name of Jesus!’ The poor beetles were never seen again!
The theme for the fortnight at Kilravock Castle was ‘Rejoice
always’. Friendship, worship and fresh air combined to
make, in Mim’s words, ‘a terrific holiday’. For Noel it was a
chance to spend more time with leaders as they sought the
way forward. One thing was clear — the change in Carol was
amazing. It was a power conversion and a power baptism.
They read in Acts of how Paul met some disciples who knew
only ‘John’s baptism’ (Acts 19:3). Something was wrong. They
trusted in Jesus, but lacked life and power. Paul baptised them
again and, as he laid hands on them, they ‘spoke with tongues
and prophesied’. The Holy Spirit had come upon them! Now
Noel saw baptism in a new light. It was a gateway into further
blessing, and Carol and Malcolm had passed through.
A few weeks on, and up to forty people crowded into the
manse. It was hot and the windows were flung open. The room
buzzed with life and there was hugging and praising. Kelly
and Norma were two pentecostals who were so impressed
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