Deaconess Minako Iwao (Beppu Manmin Church, Japan)


Searching for a Spirit-filled church that would satisfy my spiritual thirst and give true rest, I was guided to Beppu Manmin Church by Sister Yoneko Yoshida. I was overjoyed seeing divine healing works manifested through the handkerchief that Pastor Isao Kato had. It was the handkerchief of power on which Dr. Jaerock Lee of Manmin Central Church, Seoul in Korea had prayed (Acts 19:11-12).
I was assured of God's guidance and started to attend Beppu Manmin Church. In the sermons we listen to via GCN TV (www.gcntv.org) during services we were full of life and joy. The singing of the church choirs, performances of the Nissi Orchestra, and the performing teams were so wonderful that I was able to picture the beauty of Heaven.
I had been longing for a visit to the church and in October 2009 I finally paid a visit to Manmin Central Church in Korea. Offering up worship service in the main sanctuary itself amazed me. I felt God's presence in the bright and clean sanctuary. The praises and dances delivered on the altar were of grace and fairness of Heaven. God even opened my spiritual eyes when I visited the Muan Sweet Water Site where salty sea water was changed into sweet drinkable water by Dr. Lee's prayer. I could see the heavenly landscape, varied lights that were embroidering in the sky, and golden lights.
My visit to Manmin was a series of experiencing the living God and the love of the Lord. Since then, I have visited Manmin Central Church every year, during which I was blessed to grow up in faith.
In October, 2011, I found that a certain problem caused me to be unable to inherit any fortune from my mother. But I miraculously inherited it after I received Dr. Lee's prayer. I also received his prayer for my second son to be set free from schizophrenia in October, 2012. He used to take medicine and go to hospital due to the illness, which later caused him to suffer from lethargy, insomnia, and depression.
I advised him to receive Dr. Lee's prayer and to be healed by relying on God with faith. He said "yes" with joy, and from then on he did not go to hospital and took no more medicine. The power of Dr. Lee's prayer was astounding as I had known. Not long after, his eyes changed and his face became bright. The symptoms of lethargy, insomnia, and depression were gone. Hallelujah!
By attending Beppu Manmin Church, I learned about the measure of faith, Heaven, Hell, and the Beatitudes through Dr. Lee's sermons, through which I came to understand God's heart and will. Furthermore, I gained true faith witnessing the powerful works that attest to the Bible's authenticity.
Today, I am earnestly evangelizing others with hope that I will go to the beautiful Heaven with them. I am preaching about the love of God the Father who blesses us with the life-filled message, answers, and blessing. I give all thanks and glory to God who is alive and leading our lives.