Kingdom Generation Rally

Friday, December 9, 2011

REVIVALIST'S GATHERING - Kingdom Generation Rally Bemidji-Tenstrike Dec 9-11 with Pastor Paul Anderson, Positive Hit Music - THE REFUGE, and the Firestarters. It was a revival meeting that impacted our region. Many youth gathered with us for prayer, worship and fellowship!

Christmas at the Creamery

Saturday, December 3, 2011

Local artists and musicians performed Christmas songs to celebrate this Christmas season. A couple of elves showed up. It was a beautiful night of holiday music, storytelling, and poetry to remember our Saviour's birth.

Unveiled: Writing prompts that reveal the heart of God

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Unveiled: Writing prompts that reveal the heart of God, by Firestarters author Heidi Kratzke, is now available. The book is dynamically designed to encourage your growth as a writer, while helping to cultivate a deeper revelation and understanding of God. Whether you're just starting out or have been writing for years, Unveiled is the perfect resource for individuals and writers groups.

With everything from six-word stories to ongoing journal activities, famous quotes to intriguing photographs, this book provides hundreds of unique prompts to challenge you as a writer.

To learn more or buy the book, please Click Here.

The Coffee House Sessions: Cody James, Firestarters, and more.

Thursday, October 27, 2011

We held another Coffee House Sessions at the Creamery on Friday evening, November 4th, 2011, with Cody James and Firestarters. Our cafe was open and the Creamery was buzzing with friends and family from near and far.

The Coffee House Sessions: Michael Tyrrell, Stan Belgaard, and more.

Friday, October 21, 2011

We held another Coffee House Sessions at the Creamery on Friday evening, October 21st, 2011, with a beautiful night of music. Michael Tyrrell shared his powerful testimony about salvation in Jesus with miraculous healing. He spoke about the artistic community during the days of Keith Green and Leonard Ravenhill. It was a Shiloh place of rest, ministering to ministers. We can know that God truly loves us even at our worst moments, continuing this movement of God upon the earth, giving hope to those in need.

The Gathering 2011

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

The theme for The Gathering 2011 was Come Together Over Me. We're coming together over Jesus! Many friends joined us in Ottertail July 29th through August 7th as we worshipped and glorified the King of Kings. The overarching message this year was that of the cross...the laying down of our flesh, the call to love not our lives unto death, and the blood of Jesus shed for our redemption. We're called to prepare the way of the Lord and preach the Kingdom of God without fear or reservation. Generations came together in Ottertail to seek the heart of God. As we grow in relationship with each other, we draw closer to the Lord.

New this year were special coffeehouse performances in the mornings and special healing services. Other highlights included afternoon activities, late night concerts, prophetic rooms, and workshops. Workshop topics included: songwriting, prophecy, writing, art, dance, and dream interpretation. Check out the photo gallery from this year. Thank you to all who gathered with us in the presence of God this year in Ottertail!

The Destiny Stone

Sunday, July 31, 2011

The Destiny Stone, the much-anticipated sequel to Treasure Mountain is now available. The exciting saga continues with Book Two of 'Treasure Trilogy' by Firestarters author Timothy James. Grab a hold of these pages as you're swept overboard into the world of The Destiny Stone, a cataclysmic tale stirring through current events, leaving historic moments in its wake. The Destiny Stone is a creative collaboration of Firestarters artists with cover artwork by Bethany Danielson and editing by Heidi Kratzke.

To learn more or buy the book, please Click Here or visit our web store.

First Love Minnesota

Friday, April 15, 2011

Many in our community from Ottertail recently visited Le Sueur, MN, for a two day event. A special thank you goes out to the Wagners for hosting us. Firestarters led worship and Luke Holter ministered with prophecy and shared his testimony. It was fun to meet new friends and join with the community of believers in southeastern Minnesota. We celebrated God as our first love, the One who heals, restores, and brings new hope. On the second day, we held afternoon workshops for art, writing, worship and dance, along with prophetic and prayer team ministry. It was a powerful time of the body ministering to the body, building itself up in love.

Michael Tyrrell - Salt & Light

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Listen to Michael Tyrrell's messages on "Salt" and "Light" here, or download both of them to place on your ipod or other mp3 player.

The Winter Gathering 2011: Day 4

Sunday, March 6, 2011

Coming together in unity, we lifted our voices as we rejoiced in the Lord. The Firestarters musicians led the morning worship as we released the freedom of the Spirit through dancing and singing. The consuming fire of God fell, purging us from fleshly desires, igniting us as pure and holy flames before God.

Michael Tyrrell shared more about who we are as salt and light. When the light of God shines forth, often heaven and earth collide, and time and eternity overlap. We can see things years before they come to pass. Our vision is not limited to our natural senses, but we can also see with the eyes of the Spirit. We can see and hear colors and sounds that are happening in the spiritual realm. We can see Jesus from glory to glory since he created all things (John 1:1-3). After the morning meeting, we enjoyed a chili feed and fellowshipped together.

The Winter Gathering 2011: Day 3

Saturday, March 5, 2011

On Saturday, we held a special healing service as we prayed for one another, releasing the power of God. A revival atmosphere filled the house of the Lord as many were refreshed, renewed, and strengthened emotional, physically, and spiritually. In the prophetic teams, many encouraging words were shared, casting vision over the body of Christ.

In the evening, our corporate worship of the Most High ascended as the high praises of God. We shouted unto God with a voice of triumph. Luke Holter ministered through prophecy and speaking forth in the Spirit of revelation. He revealed how the joy of the Lord is our strength. When we try to be joyful out of our own strength, we often get the opposite result. But when we rely on the manifest presence of God, He fills us with joy unspeakable.

The Winter Gathering 2011: Day 2

Friday, March 4, 2011

On the second day of The Winter Gathering, we ushered in the glory of the Lord with Firestarters band leading worship along with Michael Tyrrell. Artists and worshippers alike expressed the manifestation of the sons of God upon the earth. Musicians and painters captured the blending of sound and light, heaven and earth.

Michael Tyrrell gave a message on who we are as the salt of the world. We are called to be salt shakers, and be the flavor that the world needs. Salt is used for preservation, preparation in cooking, and as an important ingredient. As we pour ourselves out into the world, we will feed the grace of salvation to those who are hungry.

The Winter Gathering 2011: Day 1

Thursday, March 3, 2011

For the 1st time, The Winter Gathering 2011 has arrived! The Firestarters band led worship along with Michael Tyrrell. We celebrated the presence of the Holy Spirit, lifting high our praises unto God together. It was fun to see old friends and new gathering together at the Creamery in the love of God.

Luke Holter spoke on fantasy, how we can imagine ourselves walking in our destiny, as long as we carry it out by following through. He also illustrated how indulging in fantasy in the wrong way can pull us out of reality, causing us to lose sight of our identity in God and miss what is happening in the present. He ended with a time of releasing prophecy to the body of Christ.

Gateway of Hope

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Gateway of Hope is a prayer ministry that believes in God our loving Father, Jesus Christ, healer and redeemer, and the Holy Spirit, comforter and counselor. We endeavor to come alongside those who are hurting and desire to walk a victorious and abundant life. We belive that healing prayer includes acknowledging sin, repentance, forgiveness and transformation in order to receive emotional, psychological and physical healing. To assist people in discovering root issues, we rely on the gifts of the Holy Spirit to reveal the truth, reconcile relationships, and restore hope. There is HOPE for you!

Healing Hearts Transforming Lives
"I will return her vineyards to her and transform the Valley of Trouble into a Gateway of Hope." -Hosea 2:15

Contact Dennis & Carol Grina
By appointment only
prayer@firestartersmusic.com

Dreams, Worship & Revival

Saturday, January 22, 2011

Craig Groethe and his wife, Vicki, hosted two refresher dream classes on Friday night and Saturday morning. He shared many testimonies about dreams and how they can provide inspiration, healing, direction, and advanced warnings from God. We need to have our eyes and ears open to see and hear what the Lord is saying to us in the night seasons. Anyone can interpret a dream, and it is easier to interpret dreams within community since everyone can provide a piece of the puzzle.

We hosted our second youth event concert at The Creamery Venue. Agony of Apathy and K-Tom kicked off the event. Silverline played followed by Firestarters - a reunion for both bands as they had played together years ago. Many youth came out to attend the show including friends from Bemidji and Generation Revival from Minneapolis.

On Sunday, we held an extended prayer meeting after morning worship. Holding hands to represent unity (Acts 2:1-2), we waited on the Lord in one accord, expressing intercession in the Spirit. Prophetic words came out about the Creamery, that it is called to be an orphanage. Those who come in with an orphan heart will encounter the love of the Father. There is also a missions anointing to go out and preach the gospel in power. In the evening session, we prayed especially for the youth. Eight, nine, and ten-year-olds came forward to receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit, speaking in tongues.

Paula's Prophecy: 2011

Sunday, January 2, 2011

These prophecies are mostly for now until spring. This season will prepare us for ministering this summer. The word about the white eagles is not just until spring and summer but it will continue to increase throughout life.

The youth will be stronger, more disciplined and focused. They will be better leaders and they will evangelize. There will be a special grace on them for reaching other young people even a little older than themselves. They will walk into their callings.

Community will be stronger in 2011 than it has ever been. God is pouring out love and teaching us how to honor one another. This doesn't mean more numbers, but it just means we will value each other and honor one another much more than in the past. Love will flow like a river through this place. It is just up to us to drink from that stream.

The voice of God will be heard loudly as we enter into this new season of prayer, intercession and prophecy. We will draw closer to Him and we will see Him more as a friend and people will see Him walking among us (maybe literally). Also, there will be heavy angelic activity. Don't be surprised if you are visited.

Our hearts will guide us this year and we will be in close contact with angels even brushing shoulders with them.

I think some of the white eagles will be released and revealed by the Lord this year. They will step into their destinies over the course of this year and into 2012. These prophets in Firestarters will feel great grace from the Lord and operate in great power. Words will get more specific. There will be a great growth spurt in the prophetic. All should embrace this but some will operate in a greater degree. He is making His voice ultra clear this year. There will be no mistaking His movements because we have come to know Him as friend.

Redemption. Standing on His Word. Seeing God as great. We will identify ourselves more in Him than we used to.

God is giving us a resolve so that we can say "No matter what happened in 2010, 2011 is a new year and all the promises of God are carrying into the new year." We will be in the enemy's face because dry bones can live. You make all things new.

Restoration.

His mercies are new. Today is a new day. New start. New heart.

Treasure Mountain

Sunday, November 7, 2010

We're excited to announce: Treasure Mountain, the book, is out! Penned by Timothy James, one of our Firestarters writers, the original story is filled with epic film adrenaline, weaving together themes of action, adventure, family and fantasy while illuminating spiritual triumphs of the human heart. With five years in the making, Treasure Mountain is a creative collaboration of Firestarters artists with cover artwork by Bethany Danielson and editing by Heidi Kratzke.

To learn more or buy the book, please Click Here or visit our web store.

Lake Country Journal: Featuring the House

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Check out the feature article of the House in this month's edition of Lake Country Journal magazine. Written by Heidi Kratzke and with photography by Sayward Honer, the article, entitled "Talk of the Town," highlights the creative architecture of the historic building and tells the unique story of how the house was built.

For a limited time, preview the article online on page 30 of the digital edition of the Lake Country Journal magazine. Please Click Here to preview the article.

The Gathering 2010: Day 10

Sunday, August 8, 2010

Our Firestarters musicians played as we came together to worship in the morning. Wendell Danielson spoke on how we should be doers of the word, not just hearers. The book of Proverbs reveals that labor results in profit, but laziness ends in poverty (Proverbs 14:23). If we have a dream or purpose that we feel God has put in our hearts, then we need to be doing the work until it is finished. Matthew and Nancy Botsford shared their testimony on God's love, redemption and healing. No matter how far down in the pit we've gone, Jesus will save us if we put our faith in Him.

In the evening, the young girls in Sophie Thiel's dance class performed a special dance to the tune of 'Radiant' by Brian & Ramey Whalen. We lifted our praises unto God led by the Firestarters band and Michael Tyrrell, celebrating the Lord's goodness and thanking Him for all the wonderful things He has done. We had communion, remembering the Lord's body and blood given for us. Luke Holter spoke on love, how we can love people in a way that preserves their dignity. That is how Christ loved us by preserving our dignity, even though nobody is perfect. Since God is love, we can love each other sincerely by honoring one another even more. Love will be victorious!

The Gathering 2010: Day 9

Saturday, August 7, 2010

Paul Anleitner led worship in the morning with the Firestarters band. Pete Thiel spoke on fathers raising up true sons. We can learn from the example in the Bible of Eli who passed down iniquity to his sons by not disciplining them. They offered strange fire and were consumed by the Lord. Therefore, we are to burn with the fire of Jesus in our worship, not offering up strange fire. There were afternoon workshops for music & worship, led by Peter Thiel, and visual arts, including pottery making with Candice Doll. The Variety Show at the Creamery was a fun time for talented artists to express their unique style of gifts among the body of Christ. At the lake, a volleyball tournament was held as many enjoyed the outdoor fun in the sun.

In the evening, the Firestarters band led worship along with Michael Tyrrell. We praised God through songs and dance, expressing our love to Him for all that He's done for us. Michael Tyrrell spoke on the prayer of Hannah and how she gave her son Samuel unto the Lord. As a young boy, Samuel heard the voice of God calling him even though he didn't know Him. There are sons and daughters in this generation too who God is calling out to know Him more.

The Gathering 2010: Day 8

Friday, August 6, 2010

The Firestarters band and Brian & Ramey Whalen led the morning worship. Luke Holter spoke on overcoming roots of bitterness in order to live as oaks of righteousness. When we're bitter, we can easily poison others; instead, we need to be cleansed in the river of life to nourish others. The afternoon workshops were a time of stirring up the body of Christ through creativity in the arts. The dance workshop taught new dance skills as we grow in excellence. The writing workshop included a practical writing exercise and personal prayer for refreshing and impartation. Many were also encouraged in the prophecy rooms.

In the evening, the young girls in Sophie Thiel's dance class performed a special dance to the tune of 'Radiant' by Brian & Ramey Whalen. Then, they, the Firestarters band, and Michael Tyrrell led worship together. A spontaneous drum circle brought new freedom in worship through dancing. Michael Tyrrell spoke on overcoming idle words. The power of life and death is in the tongue of the believer. With circumcised hearts, we can avoid fleshly and soulish words, allowing the Word of God to speak life through us into others (Hebrews 4:12). The Firestarters dance crew performed 'Be Here Now,' followed by a late night bonfire at the lake.

The Gathering 2010: Day 7

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Seven days running, we enjoyed another day of sunshine at The Gathering 2010 here in Ottertail, Minnesota. In the afternoon, many participated in lawn games including bocce ball and croquet. The Firestarters band, Michael Tyrrell, and Brian & Ramey Whalen led worship together in the evening. The Firestarters dance crew performed their new dance 'Uprising.'

Paula Thiel spoke on the love of God that surpasses knowledge. Knowing who we are and that we are loved by God is what it is all about. Because He loves us, He disciplines us as true sons and daughters. We all need fathers and mothers who we can come under in true relationship. Michael Tyrrell shared his testimony on how he was called from a son to a father. Many came forward and received prayer for sons to become fathers, and daughters to become mothers (Malachi 4:6). Cindy Jacobs gave a prophecy of blind eyes opening and other miracles of God being released through us, His people.

The Gathering 2010: Day 6

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

The sixth day of The Gathering 2010 featured additional afternoon workshops. The Visual Arts workshop focused on a practical introduction to oil painting with Beth Danielson. The Writing workshop explored creativity within community, encouraging writers to pursue local writing groups in their home area for collaboration and feedback.

In the evening worship, the Firestarters band was joined by Michael Tyrrell and Brian & Ramey Whalen. We let our praises rise to God in a corporate song, welcoming His healing touch among us. The Firestarters dance crew performed the fire dance. Luke Holter shared his testimony of growing up in North Dakota, and how the love of Jesus never fails. He will meet us at our lowest point, revealing His grace that is without shame.

The Gathering 2010: Day 5

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Day five of The Gathering 2010 was filled with fun in the sun. Many enjoyed volleyball, swimming, and tubing at the lake. We had a wonderful time fellowshipping together as we enjoyed God's creation here in west central Minnesota.

The evening meeting began as the Firestarters band and Michael Tyrrell led us into deeper worship, releasing sounds of healing and praise. Timothy James, part of our Firestarters writer's group, read an excerpt from his upcoming book, Treasure Mountain, to be out November 1st. To order a copy or learn more about the book, please Click Here. Femi Salau shared about how in order to be an overcomer, we must have ears to hear what the Spirit is saying to the churches. Michael Tyrrell gave a message on the Bible as the Word of God, our foundation. Luke Holter and Kyle Davis gave a spontaneous beat box show. The Firestarters dance crew performed a new dance, illustrating deliverance and freedom to worship God.

The Gathering 2010: Day 4

Monday, August 2, 2010

On day four of The Gathering 2010, we enjoyed the sunshine with an enthusiastic game of ultimate frisbee. Our afternoon workshops included Music & Worship as well as Visual Arts, encouraging the body of Christ to pursue excellence in creativity.

In the evening, we celebrated the presence of the Lord led by the Firestarters band and Michael Tyrrell. Heather Pollard spoke on laying down our reputation in order to give an truthful answer to the world. Our light is not to be hidden, but to shine in our city we are salt and light. Rather than compartmentalizing our lives, we need to be a container for the times. The evening concluded with an encouraging word from Robert Ricciardelli. We can be well pleasing unto the Father today. If we stay in the game long enough, His presence will take over and change people's hearts.

The Gathering 2010: Day 3

Sunday, August 1, 2010

On the third day, we are excited to announce that our live webstreaming is now available. We began by worshipping God together led by our Firestarters musicians. Gregg Goodspeed spoke on prayer and how it is a conversation as we talk with God. This is a God thing that he puts within people. It is creative stories. There is prophetic power in movies about people who are discovering who they are and that they already have an inheritance. Be not entangled with anything that will weigh you down. Don't be drug down. Even if you think it's good, let it go and cut it off in order to pursue Jesus.

We continued our worship unto God in the evening led by Michael Tyrrell and the Firestarters band. We cried out for the glory of God to be manifested among us. A powerful time of ministry followed as Luke Holter shared his heart with the youth, speaking destiny over them. The light of Jesus in us casts out darkness. We can be used by the Lord to deliver those in our high schools hallways. Like Peter, our shadow can heal people as we pass by because power is released through our relationship with the Lord. We prayed for this generation to shine with character and authority.

The Gathering 2010: Day 2

Saturday, July 31, 2010

On day two of The Gathering 2010, the Firestarters band led worship in the morning. Luke Holter spoke about overcoming shame in our relationship with Jesus. Whenever we try to renegotiate our relationship with God, it produces hiddenness. His love for us doesn't change, and our destiny is stronger than sin.

In the afternoon, we had dance and visual arts workshops, as well as prophetic team ministry. For The Gathering cookout, many enjoyed a hamburger feed within the picnic table area next to the Creamery. In the evening, the Firestarters band played along with Michael Tyrrell, who afterwards spoke about the renewing of our minds. Eternity never has a beginning and never has an end. We're eternal beings and citizens of heaven. All things are possible to him who believes.

The Gathering 2010: Day 1

Friday, July 30, 2010

After much preparation, The Gathering 2010 has arrived! We began by waiting upon the Lord with a prayer of thanksgiving. The Firestarters band led worship along with Michael Tyrrell. We released our passionate praises unto God through music and dance. Michael Tyrrell spoke about the new wine and how to let it breathe before drinking. Through all the crushing of the past seasons, the Father has been producing sweet, new wine.

New wine is for new wineskins. We're no longer just a shell, but living in the one new man which is Christ within you. To know Him is to love Him. The world is waiting to see Jesus in us without the shell. We ended the opening night with a dance party and bonfire at the Creamery. We're excited to see old friends and meet new ones this year at The Gathering 2010, and we hope to see many more of you here this coming week!

The Gathering 2010

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

The Gathering 2010, our annual 10-day event here in Ottertail, Minnesota, begins this friday! We've been working hard finishing the additions to the Creamery building. A new loft has been added to the second floor for additional guest seating. The Firestarters band will be leading worship along with other musicians and speakers including Michael Tyrrell, Brian & Ramey Whalen, and Luke Holter. On Thursday, August 5th, Cindy Jacobs will be in attendance, and the Deborahs of the midwest are encouraged to join us in worship. The second bathroom and children's nursery also on the second floor of the Creamery will help to provide a family-friendly environment at this year's event.

For more information about accomodations as well as to check out the schedule of activities, workshops, and worship times, please Click Here. We are looking forward to seeing you at The Gathering 2010!