JILL AUSTIN IS WITH THE LORD

The Christian world suffered a sad blow tonight as the angels of God escorted Jill Austin to heaven at 9:48 pm, cst. She was a vibrant, loving Christian champion who exuded love and ushered in the glory of God whenever she ministered.

With her family surrounding her, Jill Austin drew her last breath while still clamped to life support system following two major surgeries this past week. You can read the initial report with details of her condition from this blog here.

No one understands why a mighty woman of God could be taken so young. But sometimes a death occurs so that life can sprout out in other places. For instance, one of the most outstanding things I've seen this past week was a resurgence of love and unity within the body of believers. Many Christian leaders and whole ministries joined together in brotherly love and concern to pray and intercede for this woman of God. Christian websites and, even, Facebook was abuzz this week with news updates about Jill's health. The Christian body of believers was galvanized this week toward unity and love and prayer.

Jill Austin, author of the book Dancing with Destiny, traveled extensively for over 25 years as a national and international conference speaker, ministering the Gospel with signs and wonders following. She had a powerful prophetic anointing which released the fire of the Holy Spirit, bringing fresh passion and hunger for Jesus Christ.

While working as an award-winning professional potter, Jill founded Master Potter Ministries over 25 years ago. A dimension of Master Potter Ministries was to train and equip believers to move in the anointing and prophetic gifting.

Jill's partnership with the Holy Spirit and her love for the Word often brought spiritual breakthroughs, ushering in realms of the manifest presence of God. Ministering to leaders as well as the broader Body of Christ, Jill delivered prophetic words releasing impartation and unlocking destiny in individuals, churches, and cities.

Jill was scheduled to participate at the MSM New Year Prophetic Glory Conference on Long Island, NY, next weekend. She will be sorely missed. However, Matt says that at the conference they will be praying for the prophetic mantle that was upon her to be released to those gathered.

I will always remember how gracious Jill was when I met her at past Matt Sorger Conferences. She had the freewheeling attitude of a 60's surfer with a teenager's heart of unfeigned love. She was tireless in her ministry, devoted, caring and giving.

Well done, good and faithful servant.

Matt Sorger had written his own tribute to Jill on Facebook here.

JILL AUSTIN -- WOMAN OF GOD

Latest sad update on Jill Austin is that she's been on total life support all day. Jill's sister was expected to arrive tonight from California to be with her sister at the hospital in Missouri.

The plan may be to end life support tonight at midnight, eastern standard time.

NEXT 24 HOURS CRITICAL FOR JILL AUSTIN

Jill Austin, prophetic speaker, author and founder of Master Potter Ministries, is critically ill following two surgeries at a Missouri hospital. The next 24 hours are crucial if she is to recover.

Urgent prayer is asked on her behalf -- she needs a miracle!

It began earlier in the week, when Jill had been throwing up repeatedly for 36 hours. When she was rushed to the hospital, doctors found that her intestines were twisted, cutting off her blood supply: afterwhich infection set in.

Doctors told Jill that if she wasn't in surgery within 24 hours, she'd be gone. She immediately went in for surgery on Wednesday and was kept in intensive care.

Apparently a drug used to aid her blood pressure began attacking her organs. A second emergency operation was conducted earlier today and the doctors found that the organs became infected with gangrene.

The speculation is that Jill had an anaphyalactic reaction (severe allergic reaction) to the hypertensive medicine, which began shutting down her vital organs. Doctors subsequently began removing portions of her stomach, intestines and colon.

This mighty and faithful woman of God is definitely in need of a major, creative, all-out miracle. The next 24 hours are crucial for her if she is to survive.

Should everything progress positively, she will still be in need of a colon. Plus, she will also be rushed to one of two major hospitals for further surgery.
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As of 12:30 AM, EST, worship leader Julie Meyer has left the hospital and is reporting that the doctors have sedated Jill so that she will sleep soundly. Shara Lee Pradhan, aide to Heidi Baker, was in the hospital tonight, soaking Jill in "How Great Is Our God!"

Please keep her in prayer. She is definitely now in the Master Potter's hands.

RONNIE TO SPEAK!

Veronica Sorger, depicted affectionately in the above poster, is the mother of Prophetic Revivalist Matt Sorger. When the Lord miraculously healed her of a life-threatening illness, it changed her life and the life of her family. After her healing, she devoted herself entirely to studying the word of God. Her teachings on grace and healing, which she’s imparted to her sons, contain much insight and wisdom.

God’s hand on Veronica’s life was instrumental in fashioning young Matt, who in later years, ventured out into his calling and began Matt Sorger Ministries. As Matt began to travel, so did Veronica and husband Rich. Churches opening up their door to Matt were pleasantly surprised to see a loving ministry with such close family ties. The more she traveled the more she’s been sought after as a speaker, due to her deep understanding of the word and the compassion of her heart. With her anointed hugs of love, there are very few who seem to be as easily loved and appreciated as Veronica.

Thankfully, she's showing that she "can do it" by venturing out into her ministerial calling by accepting her first speaking engagement at her son's upcoming New Year Prophetic Glory Conference in Islandia, NY, January 15-17, 2009. Other ministers scheduled are Matt Sorger, Dennis Cramer, Jill Austin, and worship leaders Julie Meyer and Stephen Jenks.

You might be interested to know that earlier this month, Matt had his mother "Ronnie" speak for a few minutes at the Dunamis Christian Center in Elmont, NY -- and wouldn't you know it -- the glory of the Lord was imparted immediately to the congregation.

Only good things can be expected as Ronnie gets launched into her ministry. For more information about the conference and to register, please go here. I know I'm going to be there.