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UPDATE – BOLIVIA
PASTOR CASIANO MAMANI
Dear Brothers and Sisters in North America,
I have just got back from visiting many different places
during the past few weeks. We were in Pocoata, Chapare, Cocapata,
and Los Negros (Santa Cruz). Of all of these trips, during
the one to Cocapata we experienced several trials, just like
an attack from the enemy but thanks to the Lord we were able
to make it through these trials. One whole family was won
to the Lord in Inca Casani, near Altamachi.
We left Cochabamba around 3:30 am in order to arrive in Cocapata
at noon but just as we were leaving town in Marquina I realized
that I had no brakes and the battery was not charging. When
I had started my vehicle, I heard a cat screech and saw a
cat run out from under the vehicle. I took the car to the
mechanics where he found the rest of another cat amongst the
broken belts.
We were on the road again by 11 am but for some reason all
the luggage came off the roof in the middle of the main highway
Blanc Galinda. It almost caused an accident and cars ran over
our bags damaging some of them.
We were able to reach the other side of the high mountains
but as we reached the town of Calientes, the back door opened
and our food and drinks fell out onto the road. Our extra
battery was broken. I figured after all of this what can go
wrong next?
We arrived at 7:45 p.m. and a family was waiting for us. This
was the family that was saved the next day. Now we understood
why the enemy did not want us to arrive. The Lord had been
at work in this family’s hearts.
The Lord provided an opportunity to purchase a projector for
our trips. The price was $700 USD. I have pain $400 towards
the cost and need to pay the remaining $300 by the end of
May. Please be praying that God will supply for this need.
We will be using the projector this week end in Morochata
with Zenon. Pray that hears will be open to the Gospel.
Thank you for your support and prayers.
May God bless you all.
MISSIONARY
UPDATE - Roy and Ruth Harrison - June 2006
Dear Geary Baptist Family,
What an absolute delight to hear from you and catch up a bit
with all that the Lord has been doing in and through you!
I'm not sure who took the time to write it, but thanks so
much. Praise God for the opportunities He has given to you,
both near and far, and we trust God will use each to bring
others to Himself. Thanks for standing with us in prayer and
financial giving as well--a great encouragement. We were especially
delighted to read of good news of the Davidson children--please
give that family our greetings; fond memories of time spent
in their home! But, we were expecting to read news of the
building progress--maybe next time. Special greetings as well
to Oswald and Stella Carr and to everyone. May God richly
bless.
Ruth (& Laura)
MISSIONARY UPDATE
- Al and Brenda Cabral - April 2006
Dear Friends at Geary:
Greetings! It’s spring-well sort of!
What a difference a few months make. If you were to re-read
our last letter (which I just did) you would rejoice exceedingly
with us for God has been renewing and reviving our hearts
for the ministry and His glory. We praise God for renewed
health and a lifting of the darkness that enveloped our lives
for those months.
The ministry, over the winter, has been so encouraging. People
have been delivered from darkness and restored. Many wonderful
events have occurred regarding individuals and churches where
God has graciously intervened and given freedom from bondage.
The Texas Trip, which occurs each March break, is
always great and this year the team was exceptional. There
were 23 members in all. Many of the campers we dealt with
were deep in sin, Satanism, drugs and various other addictions.
BUT GOD!! What awesome things He did in the lives of these
young people. There was deliverance that was astounding and
radical change that was obvious to all. The positive part
of this was their desire to reach their immediate family and
friends with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Lord helped the
team raise $20,000 for airfare and accommodations. We only
had $7,000 six weeks before we left so it was a real work
of God in the hearts of His people to bring in the re4maining
amount.
On March 24 I (Al) turned 59. (I think 60 will be a crisis!)
While in San Antonio, Texas I did a “youth” rally.
The place was full of teens and I was “almost 59”.
I thought, “How much longer can I do this and still
reach them?” Well- “God came
down!” It was incredible to see Him work
in lives and restore them for His glory. (So I guess I will
be doing this a while longer.)
Thanks for your prayers and support of our ministry. We consider
it an honor to represent our Lord and you.
Trust you have a great spring and summer. We are looking
for His presence to go with us.
In the Vine,
Al-Brenda
MISSIONARY
UPDATE – GREG & LILY MUIR -
February 2007
Hi Folks.
Thank you so much for your prayers. I am writing to you from
Cochabamba. As far as the first troubles my Mother in law
was having, things are under control and she is taking the
appropriate medicines in her treatment. Since then some heart
trouble has been detected and she has probably been suffering
with this for a while undetected. She has racing and slow
heart rates ranging anywhere between 40 beats per min to 160
bpm during an hour. This will need a pacemaker. She is most
likely going to have the surgery tomorrow or Tuesday depending
on if we can find an appropriate pacemaker for her. We were
planning to head back to Sucre this morning but have delayed
that for a day or two. Thanks again for your prayers. We are
doing well after the lightning incident. Things are getting
fixed and going back to normal. We are taking extra precautions
during this rainy season to avoid another incident (unplugging
things if not in use etc.). I have sent away my laptop for
repairs to Santa Cruz and so who knows how long it will be
there. As far as the new vehicle is concerned, it sure is
hard to find something to replace our Montero. It is such
a good useful vehicle. They just don't make them the same
these days. I need to check on one here in Coch tomorrow,
Monday. It is probably only a 93 but I think it will be a
great upgrade. Not sure of the price yet. The Lord has been
providing wonderfully. We are very thankful and keep trusting
for God to bring in the rest. I am not sure exactly how much
has come in till this date but there was about 8000 Cdn last
month. We are preparing for the team. We have some initial
visits still to do. The rains have made it hard but they are
passing now. I sent out a letter to the missionaries about
our participation with our Bolivia Co-workers and I am going
to send it to you as I know you receive correspondence directly
from Casiano. We want to be able to help them in the most
positive way possible. Thanks to all. God bless and please
great the Brethren.
Greg and Lily Muir
503 Sucre, Bolivia
Webpage http://www.missionsbolivia.org
MISSIONARY
UPDATE - Ruth Haynes and Laura Bonney -
June 25, 2009
PRAY AS YOU READ REQUEST –
Philippines
June 25, 2009 Currently serving with VOICE Philippines
REJOICE – God granted us a wonderful,
refreshing, safe, healthy (with a few brief exceptions), and
memorable 25-years-in-the-Philippines celebration/vacation
in Holland and Germany! We saw and experienced many delightful
sights/sounds/tastes/smells combined with the joy of renewing
and making new friendships. It seems that all went well here
in the office during our absence, except for a rare “twister”
that passed by very close to the office and caused power interruptions
for a week or so. One of the many trainings that were conducted
while we were away had record attendance—160 people/potential
volunteer Bible values teachers! Thank you so much for your
prayers for us and for the VOICE ministry.
PRAY – As always happens after vacation,
we are still trying to get caught up from being away. Jet
lag and readjustment to the heat/noise/rainy season have taken
more time than anticipated. Roselyn, VOICE Program Manager,
flies tomorrow to Hong Kong for more than a month study leave,
and at the same time, many churches are beginning (some for
the first time) the ministry of teaching Bible values in nearby
public schools. Please pray that both of us will soon get
“up to speed” again. We continue to carry added
responsibilities as we fill in for the Leyenaars (in North
America until early August)—director and business manager.
Pray for God’s strength and wisdom.
For addition prayer requests, some pictures (more to follow)
of our Europe trip, and a Holland story of God’s work,
check our personal WebSite: http://bonneyandhaynes.homestead.com
Thanks so much for your prayer partnership. Ruth (& Laura)
Ruth Haynes
Serving with SEND International in the Philippines
MISSIONARY
UPDATE - Georgina Keys - February 22, 2007
Dear Prayer Warriors and Partners in Ministry:
Greetings once again; it is time that I put my intentions
to paper once again and say hello, as you haven’t heard
from me since Christmas (at least). I trust that each of you
had a good beginning to 2007, and are finding that the Lord
truly is faithful. I hope you have been able to keep warm
with the quick change in temperature this month. I thought
I would never admit this, but I must, it was even nice to
see a little of the white stuff fall.
The last couple of months has been a busy time with AIM
ministry, with the opportunity of meeting new contacts and
encouraging them as they seek the Lord’s will for their
lives. We had a good response from Urbana (A big Mission Conference
held in the USA once every three years) – I believe
AIM received well over 60 contacts made through this mission
emphasis conference. Most of the contacts were from Ontario,
so three of us divided those ones amongst us. I had the privilege
of making contact with about 19 people and to encourage them
in their desire to serve the Lord. Most of these are considering
ministry next year, or in a couple of years. We praise the
Lord that He is still calling people to become part of the
AIM ministry in Africa.
Also in January I was able to welcome Wendy Willmore back
from her three months of serving at the Kapsowar Hospital
. It was an enjoyable afternoon spent with her in Moncton
hearing about how the Lord used her, and worked in her own
life during those three months. Along with this, I have received
a couple other contacts from the Maritimes that I am working
with at the moment as well. So the year has started of with
a bang.
The Personnel Dept. of AIM is now busy putting together the
teams for this summer; it sounds like it will be an exciting
summer. I am happy to be joining the travelers this year.
I have the privilege of leading a team to Tanzania from 17
May-28 June, to work with orphans and widows affected by the
AIDS epidemic. I am excited about this opportunity to return
to my second home for a time of ministry, but at the same
time the thought of being responsible for a team of eight
or so adults is a bit scary; but the Lord will enable. I invite
you to pray with me for this ministry. A few things to remember
in prayer are:
- Pray that each team member will be able to raise their
support in the short time
left (each one will need to have their support in by the middle
of April to confirm their
flight bookings).
- Pray that we as a team (as well as individually) will effectively
communicate the love
of Christ to those we go to minister to.
- Pray that I will have wisdom and discernment in ministering
to the members of
the team, so that they will have the best experience that
the Lord has planned for them.
- Pray that my use of the Kiswahili language will return
as I go to minister in Tanzania.
The program for the six weeks isn’t all laid out in
stone yet (though it could change anyway by the time we get
there), but a couple things we hope to do is have a VBS with
the orphan children; as well as be able to visit the widows
and be an encouragement to them in some way.
Over the next couple of months, as well as preparing for
this trip, my ministry as Maritime Mobilizer will continue
to occupy my attention. I will be preparing for the Jesus
to the Nations Mission Fest which will be held in Halifax
the last weekend of March. (23-25th). I would appreciate your
prayers for safety in travel, as well as for wisdom and discernment
in talking with visitors to our display. I am thankful that
our Newfoundland Mobilizer, Paul Evans, will be helping me
this year.
Ministry at the New Maryland Baptist Church continues to
be a joy. I again have the privilege this year to work with
the church’s mission committee. Just this week we met
and started making plans for our Mission Emphasis Sunday on
6 May. This weekend, we will be taking the AWANA clubbers
for a sleigh ride. I am thankful to the Lord for the health
and opportunity to be involved in these ministries.
On the family side, I’m thankful that Dad is experiencing
fairly good health. He still hasn’t gained his confidence
back after his fall last October, so he is dependent on me
to be his chauffeur when he needs to go somewhere. However,
he is starting to get outside a bit more, so maybe by Spring
he will be willing to try driving again.
In closing I thank the Lord for each one of you. I thank
you for your partnership in ministry as well as for your friendship.
I am so blessed to have you as a part of my team. It is my
prayer that the Lord will continue to assure you of His love
for you, and enable you to serve Him in new and exciting ways
this year.
Serving a Great God,
Georgina
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