Bethel Assembly of God

We are thrilled to welcome back the ministry of Evangelist Deon Hockey for our “2008 Holy Fire Conference.”

As we begin to pray and prepare for this year’s Holy Fire Conference, we believe that yet another divine encounter is being arranged by the Spirit of God. The Lord has been stirring the waters at Bethel, heightening our expectation for His sovereign visitation; now, with everything in place – a prepared preacher and a prepared audience – God is ready to move!

There is something about an atmosphere that has been created by prayer and intimate worship unto the Lord.  Please come expecting to receive! This series of special meetings can have a transforming effect upon your heart and home – so make plans now to be a part of every service with Evangelist Deon Hockey.

Pastor Deon grew up in the streets of Johannesburg in a very rough neighborhood called Hillbrow. Being involved with gangs, drinking alcohol, smoking and fighting he never had the opportunity to go to church. His parents didn't go to church or even belonged to a church and therefore Deon had no religious background or Christian knowledge at all.

Before his salvation Deon was diagnosed with an incurable skin disease. There were no doctors that could help him.  When he became ill he did not know anything about the healing power of Jesus and he was not interested in church or God at all. When the skin disease came on him he was also drinking very heavily. He was invited to go to a church meeting where they prayed for the sick. Being desperate for healing he decided to go.

A man by the name of Pieter Pretorius was preaching that day. An invitation for salvation was given and Deon gave his life to Jesus and afterwards he was prayed for to receive healing. The power of God came on him and he was healed him from the sickness. He was also instantly set free from smoking and drinking. Jesus became so real to him that he started preaching three days after he was saved. The Lord immediately started using Deon, ministering in healing, signs and wonders.

For more information about Deon'sministry, you can visit his website at http://www.deonhockey.org/index_deon.htm or call the Bethel Church Office at (717) 359-4675.