South O' Border
DR. & MRS LONNIE C. SMITH Sr.
Missionaries to Mexico
July 2009
Dear Friends in Christ:
For several years now American companies have been building their manufacturing plants on the border on the Mexican side of the river. Thousands of Mexicans from all over the Republic have come here looking for work. When people move from their families and traditions they are easier to reach with the gospel. Since we have been here we have been able to build FOURTEEN churches and mission each with their own property, buildings and Mexican pastor.
We have helped many missionaries and pastors who have need of help with contact across the borders. In recent weeks we have assisted several missionaries with things they need to get into Mexico and also help pastors who need to get in touch with missionaries.
Your prayers are needed this month as never before. The materials have been distributed for over 70 DVBS. The pastors and workers have studied this material and are ready to teach the boys and girls about our Lord and the gospel. Please pray that many of these children will find Christ as their personal Savior and that their parents can be reached through the children.
Also, we need you to pray for the Matamoros Baptist Mission and pastor Eli Zapata. A group of men from Bedford, TX., have taken on a project to supply 500 backpacks with school supplies for the children of Northern Mexico. Pray that they will have no trouble getting them into Mexico. Also, they are planning a grand BBQ at the mission on July 24, bringing the meat and BBQ pit. Pray that many souls will be reached on that night.
Beloved, once again we thank each and every one of you for your faithfulness in prayer and financial support for our lives and ministry especially in this time of economic recession. Praise God that He is still supplying our every need.
Yours for souls in Mexico,
Lonnie & Margie Smith
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
News from Turkey
Gateway Educational Services Update
27 June 2009
Dear partners in the ministry,
The King has been blessing our work in Turkey, you have been part of that blessing and because of your giving and prayers those of us in Turkey have glorified God and given thanks on your behalf. “You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God” (2 Corinthians 9:11).
However I do not want you to be ignorant of the sufferings that those whom you support go through. Folks like Dr. Müjdeci, E., Abdullah and others we work with are not ashamed of the testimony of their Lord.
Follow their example as they follow the example of Christ. Whether with family, friends, neighbors or those you randomly meet do not be ashamed, but share in the suffering of the gospel. God did not call us to live in our religion but to die outside of the camp. “Therefore let us go to him outside the camp and bear the reproach he endured” (Hebrews 13:13). And in another place Paul exhorts us, “Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God” (2 Timothy 1:8).
Persecution Update
Recently Dr. Müjdeci called me on a Monday. I could tell he was not himself and I asked him if everything was okay. His responded by telling me what had transpired that Sunday. Because of the beautiful weather Dr. Müjdeci and over 25 of the believers decided to worship the King in a park. They met and were singing, praying and Dr. Müjdeci was giving his sermon until some youths came up and asked the doctor what they were doing. Dr. Müjdeci said on this beautiful day we are singing to God and giving thanks to Him. The youths realized they were Christians and said “you have no right to be here and you are traitors, you infidels!” Other words were said, and then the youths struck the doctor and broke his nose and blackened both of his eyes. The police, military police, mayor of the city and a huge group of people gathered around. The youths thought that they would be commended for their actions, but it turned out that one of the youths that struck Dr. Müjdeci, his father was treated by the doctor! His family was furious and the family begged the doctor to forgive him. Dr. Müjdeci did not press charges and forgave his attackers. This attack however kept one of our Zacchaeus project trips from happening as Dr. Müjdeci was treated for over a week to have his nose re-straightened and wait for his eyes to recover. Pray for the persecutors of God’s people that God would be merciful to them and call them to Himself as He did Saul the persecutor.
Prayer Request: Trip to the East
Mahmut the first deacon of Beytel Church will be going on a six day trip to the East with other brothers of ours. During this trip they will be visiting many of those who are interested in hearing about the King. Pray for their safety, encouragement, unity, boldness and protection from the evil one. Pray also for open hearts to the message that they will bring.
May the Lord give you all boldness to proclaim His gospel without shame in the places He has called you too.
J. of G.E.S.
Contact number while in the U.S.: 570-604-6462
To support Gateway’s trips to the East, Zacchaeus Projects, Beytel and Christian Resources in Turkish: (Or help purchase a building for us.)
Attention all supporters: EFT Online Donations Now Available All donations can be made online through New Horizons Foundation: http://newhorizonsfoundation.net/index.php?option=com_dtdonate&Itemid=5
More detailed information about EFT transfers: EFT Bank transfer Credit/Debit Card Donations. The 15th of every month donations to Gateway can be electronically withdrawn. One can decide in giving if their electronic gift will be a one time gift or monthly. The transaction date for monthly gifts is on the 15th of every month. What is needed is the credit/debit card information (Name, Expiration date, Card Number). If the transfer will be made from a Bank account; a routing number and account number will be needed. Remember the project of the donation is Gateway Missions.
Checks can be made out to:
New Horizons Foundation Inc.
(FBO Gateway Missions)
Sent to: New Horizons Foundation, Inc.
4570 Hilton Parkway, Suite 203
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
To check out the latest pictures and info please go to our Face book page.
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/profile.php?id=1376664116&ref=profile Website: www.gatewayeducation.org (currently being updated)
27 June 2009
Dear partners in the ministry,
The King has been blessing our work in Turkey, you have been part of that blessing and because of your giving and prayers those of us in Turkey have glorified God and given thanks on your behalf. “You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God” (2 Corinthians 9:11).
However I do not want you to be ignorant of the sufferings that those whom you support go through. Folks like Dr. Müjdeci, E., Abdullah and others we work with are not ashamed of the testimony of their Lord.
Follow their example as they follow the example of Christ. Whether with family, friends, neighbors or those you randomly meet do not be ashamed, but share in the suffering of the gospel. God did not call us to live in our religion but to die outside of the camp. “Therefore let us go to him outside the camp and bear the reproach he endured” (Hebrews 13:13). And in another place Paul exhorts us, “Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God” (2 Timothy 1:8).
Persecution Update
Recently Dr. Müjdeci called me on a Monday. I could tell he was not himself and I asked him if everything was okay. His responded by telling me what had transpired that Sunday. Because of the beautiful weather Dr. Müjdeci and over 25 of the believers decided to worship the King in a park. They met and were singing, praying and Dr. Müjdeci was giving his sermon until some youths came up and asked the doctor what they were doing. Dr. Müjdeci said on this beautiful day we are singing to God and giving thanks to Him. The youths realized they were Christians and said “you have no right to be here and you are traitors, you infidels!” Other words were said, and then the youths struck the doctor and broke his nose and blackened both of his eyes. The police, military police, mayor of the city and a huge group of people gathered around. The youths thought that they would be commended for their actions, but it turned out that one of the youths that struck Dr. Müjdeci, his father was treated by the doctor! His family was furious and the family begged the doctor to forgive him. Dr. Müjdeci did not press charges and forgave his attackers. This attack however kept one of our Zacchaeus project trips from happening as Dr. Müjdeci was treated for over a week to have his nose re-straightened and wait for his eyes to recover. Pray for the persecutors of God’s people that God would be merciful to them and call them to Himself as He did Saul the persecutor.
Prayer Request: Trip to the East
Mahmut the first deacon of Beytel Church will be going on a six day trip to the East with other brothers of ours. During this trip they will be visiting many of those who are interested in hearing about the King. Pray for their safety, encouragement, unity, boldness and protection from the evil one. Pray also for open hearts to the message that they will bring.
May the Lord give you all boldness to proclaim His gospel without shame in the places He has called you too.
J. of G.E.S.
Contact number while in the U.S.: 570-604-6462
To support Gateway’s trips to the East, Zacchaeus Projects, Beytel and Christian Resources in Turkish: (Or help purchase a building for us.)
Attention all supporters: EFT Online Donations Now Available All donations can be made online through New Horizons Foundation: http://newhorizonsfoundation.net/index.php?option=com_dtdonate&Itemid=5
More detailed information about EFT transfers: EFT Bank transfer Credit/Debit Card Donations. The 15th of every month donations to Gateway can be electronically withdrawn. One can decide in giving if their electronic gift will be a one time gift or monthly. The transaction date for monthly gifts is on the 15th of every month. What is needed is the credit/debit card information (Name, Expiration date, Card Number). If the transfer will be made from a Bank account; a routing number and account number will be needed. Remember the project of the donation is Gateway Missions.
Checks can be made out to:
New Horizons Foundation Inc.
(FBO Gateway Missions)
Sent to: New Horizons Foundation, Inc.
4570 Hilton Parkway, Suite 203
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
To check out the latest pictures and info please go to our Face book page.
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/profile.php?id=1376664116&ref=profile Website: www.gatewayeducation.org (currently being updated)
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Update from Austria: April-June 2009
Dear Friends,
Who is this God who gives every star a name? Technology has allowed us to discover 10(22) stars to date. If you were to list the name of every discovered star in a phone book, you could cover the entire country of Austria with phone books and stack them 230 feet deep! We stand in awe of God who reaches far beyond our understanding, but yet He is personal, caring, and loving ("He heals the brokenhearted." Ps. 147:3)
Annual Youth Convention in Innsbruck a.k.a. PFIJU '09
"Called to Shine", was the theme of the annual youth conference this year. I was able to bring seven volunteers from our church in Lancaster to help convert a public high school into a youth convention. My topic was to teach a fantastic job challenging his fellow countrymen to rise above mediocrity. As he stated, one way to shine is by serving the city. So that is what we did: a free car wash, visits to retirement homes to sing, pray and take the elderly out for walks, and painting. Yes, we painted the inside of the public school with bright colours as requested by the principal. The youth were also able to raise $2000 to give to a local orphanage. The "highlight" of the weekend, however, was on Sunday night, when the young people were given the opportunity to rekindle a heart-to-heart relationship with God. They wrote their thoughts down on heart-shaped post it notes, and stuck them to large hearts on the wall of the auditorium.
Two Shining Stars: Chris and Tine Urch
Both Chris and Tine are youth leaders in our old Church in Graz. They have joined us for three months in an internship: "We are learning so much personally through the church in Lancaster. It is amazing to see how God provides more than we need." This couple is considering going into the ministry in Austria, and they are gathering some great ideas and impressions that they can bring back to their church in Graz.
Reinforcements...
I had a chance to meet with Robert Wascher this month in Austria. His wife is doing better, he has a missionary family moving into the area for extra help, and he is joining together with the Janz Team from Germany to increase his resources and opportunities to reach his valley for Christ. Recently while gathering statistics (his side-job) Robert came to a homestead with very cold reception. Since they are required by law to answer some questions, they invited Robert to come in. Robert is so personable, and soon the discussion turned to faith. He found that they had been to a Bible Study in the past. They were, however, turned away, always feeling guilty when they read the Bible. Robert was able to reaffirm that there is no condemnation in Christ, and through tears the couple accepted Christ as Savior! Please continue to pray for Robert and Hanna...I could tell you stories...
John and Liesi Doss are close to becoming Titus Missionaries. Please pray for them working in Eisenstadt outside of Vienna in a church plant. Liesi was in our discipleship school (first class) and John is from California. Currently they are offering some follow-up courses after Pro-Christ (an evangelistic outreach by satellite TV).
I will be teaching at an English camp in Austria this summer. Please pray for all the camps, and thank you for your concern. God hears the cries of every broken-hearted Austrian. We can be a part of answering a prayer or two.
In God's Hands,
Bobby, Jen, and Kids Parschauer
Who is this God who gives every star a name? Technology has allowed us to discover 10(22) stars to date. If you were to list the name of every discovered star in a phone book, you could cover the entire country of Austria with phone books and stack them 230 feet deep! We stand in awe of God who reaches far beyond our understanding, but yet He is personal, caring, and loving ("He heals the brokenhearted." Ps. 147:3)
Annual Youth Convention in Innsbruck a.k.a. PFIJU '09
"Called to Shine", was the theme of the annual youth conference this year. I was able to bring seven volunteers from our church in Lancaster to help convert a public high school into a youth convention. My topic was to teach a fantastic job challenging his fellow countrymen to rise above mediocrity. As he stated, one way to shine is by serving the city. So that is what we did: a free car wash, visits to retirement homes to sing, pray and take the elderly out for walks, and painting. Yes, we painted the inside of the public school with bright colours as requested by the principal. The youth were also able to raise $2000 to give to a local orphanage. The "highlight" of the weekend, however, was on Sunday night, when the young people were given the opportunity to rekindle a heart-to-heart relationship with God. They wrote their thoughts down on heart-shaped post it notes, and stuck them to large hearts on the wall of the auditorium.
Two Shining Stars: Chris and Tine Urch
Both Chris and Tine are youth leaders in our old Church in Graz. They have joined us for three months in an internship: "We are learning so much personally through the church in Lancaster. It is amazing to see how God provides more than we need." This couple is considering going into the ministry in Austria, and they are gathering some great ideas and impressions that they can bring back to their church in Graz.
Reinforcements...
I had a chance to meet with Robert Wascher this month in Austria. His wife is doing better, he has a missionary family moving into the area for extra help, and he is joining together with the Janz Team from Germany to increase his resources and opportunities to reach his valley for Christ. Recently while gathering statistics (his side-job) Robert came to a homestead with very cold reception. Since they are required by law to answer some questions, they invited Robert to come in. Robert is so personable, and soon the discussion turned to faith. He found that they had been to a Bible Study in the past. They were, however, turned away, always feeling guilty when they read the Bible. Robert was able to reaffirm that there is no condemnation in Christ, and through tears the couple accepted Christ as Savior! Please continue to pray for Robert and Hanna...I could tell you stories...
John and Liesi Doss are close to becoming Titus Missionaries. Please pray for them working in Eisenstadt outside of Vienna in a church plant. Liesi was in our discipleship school (first class) and John is from California. Currently they are offering some follow-up courses after Pro-Christ (an evangelistic outreach by satellite TV).
I will be teaching at an English camp in Austria this summer. Please pray for all the camps, and thank you for your concern. God hears the cries of every broken-hearted Austrian. We can be a part of answering a prayer or two.
In God's Hands,
Bobby, Jen, and Kids Parschauer
Friday, June 12, 2009
Letter from Lonnie Smith, Jr. and Martha
Dear Pastors and Friends,
Greetings in the name of our Lord. We are late in getting this letter out due to our travels. We have been gone from our U.S. home for two and a half months. During that time we were in churches in Texas, Kansas, and Missouri. We did see a number of you at the May fellowship meeting in Springfield. We were encouraged by those we got to see and by those who said, "keep up the good work; our support will continue, but there's no need for you to come by this time."
We have enjoyed being in the churches that have had us for services or conferences and we thank them for inviting us. We had some really good services. We appreciate so much the generous love offerings. We were treated very well and all our needs were supplied.
While we were in Missouri, we had the joy of witnessing the birth of our fourth grandchild. Finlee Ward Smith was born on May 19 to our son, Bryan and his wife, Allison. They did not want to know what they were having ahead of time, so he was a surprise to all of us! He was a little guy (6 lb. 10 oz. - 20 in. long), but is healthy and a welcome newcomer to the family. We also got to attend a school program at Mavrere's (Finlee's big sister) pre-school which was very special.
While in West Texas, we got to see our daughter and her family. We were able to attend little Hannah's first birthday party. It was the first time we've been to any grandchild's birthday party! We also got to attend one of Isaac's tee-ball games. Isaac asked if we could go live with him! We took lots of pictures of all four of our grandchildren and stored up memories for the future.
No churches scheduled us during the months of June, July, or August, so we are going to go back to Guadalajara for the summer. If any of you wish to contact us during that time, you can do so by email. We are scheduled in Arkansas, Missouri, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio for the months of September through November. We still have some open dates that time and would like to fill them if possible.
We want you to know we are so thankful for your financial support. Our livelihood depends on you holding our ropes. You have been faithful and consistent as they years have rolled by. We have been missionaries for 35 years and are in good health and plan to continue working. Yes, some churches have quit supporting us for various reasons, but we are pressing on and are praying for 15 new supporters to replace those we've lost.
Once again, we thank you for being there for us. We plan to continue on...
'Til Jesus Comes,
Lonnie C. Smith, Jr.
Greetings in the name of our Lord. We are late in getting this letter out due to our travels. We have been gone from our U.S. home for two and a half months. During that time we were in churches in Texas, Kansas, and Missouri. We did see a number of you at the May fellowship meeting in Springfield. We were encouraged by those we got to see and by those who said, "keep up the good work; our support will continue, but there's no need for you to come by this time."
We have enjoyed being in the churches that have had us for services or conferences and we thank them for inviting us. We had some really good services. We appreciate so much the generous love offerings. We were treated very well and all our needs were supplied.
While we were in Missouri, we had the joy of witnessing the birth of our fourth grandchild. Finlee Ward Smith was born on May 19 to our son, Bryan and his wife, Allison. They did not want to know what they were having ahead of time, so he was a surprise to all of us! He was a little guy (6 lb. 10 oz. - 20 in. long), but is healthy and a welcome newcomer to the family. We also got to attend a school program at Mavrere's (Finlee's big sister) pre-school which was very special.
While in West Texas, we got to see our daughter and her family. We were able to attend little Hannah's first birthday party. It was the first time we've been to any grandchild's birthday party! We also got to attend one of Isaac's tee-ball games. Isaac asked if we could go live with him! We took lots of pictures of all four of our grandchildren and stored up memories for the future.
No churches scheduled us during the months of June, July, or August, so we are going to go back to Guadalajara for the summer. If any of you wish to contact us during that time, you can do so by email. We are scheduled in Arkansas, Missouri, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio for the months of September through November. We still have some open dates that time and would like to fill them if possible.
We want you to know we are so thankful for your financial support. Our livelihood depends on you holding our ropes. You have been faithful and consistent as they years have rolled by. We have been missionaries for 35 years and are in good health and plan to continue working. Yes, some churches have quit supporting us for various reasons, but we are pressing on and are praying for 15 new supporters to replace those we've lost.
Once again, we thank you for being there for us. We plan to continue on...
'Til Jesus Comes,
Lonnie C. Smith, Jr.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Good News Jail and Prison Ministry Update (June 09)
Chaplain's Corner
Thank you so much for your support!
It is hard to believe that half of the year has gone by already! Many exciting things have happened in the ministry during this first half-year. Our annual Sheriff’s Appreciation Banquet went extremely well, and Paul and I are very grateful for those who made it possible. Once again, Paradise Catering did an outstanding job, and the music played by the Synergy band of Victory Church was terrific. We honored Peg Miller for her service of 35 years as a grader. She has retired from the ministry at the tender age of 94. Thank you Sheriff O’Flynn, Superintendent Harling, Sheriff Piscotti, Chief Deputy Virts, and all of your staffs for allowing us the privilege to walk the halls of the jails and bring the hope of Jesus Christ to the inmates and staff. We want to thank our President’s Council for their extraordinary effort in pulling the banquet together—we could not do it without you! And, of course, Dr. Harry Fletcher, who took time out of his busy schedule to bless us with a wonderful and perfectly fitted message. Most of all, we want to thank the six hundred friends from all of our supporting churches that attended the banquet and gave from their hearts to support this ministry. We love you and appreciate you, and know that you love our ministry of taking the gospel of Jesus Christ into the jails.
The Banquet was a big success, and we exceeded our budgeted requirement; even in these trying times. There is much work to be done and Paul and I are committed to meet the challenges, trusting that the Lord will give us the grace to meet them. It is June already, and our Motorcycle Run to Letchworth State Park is coming up on the 13th. This is the third year for this event and we are looking forward to a great day and a great ride!
So far this year we have graded more than 9,600 lessons, and handed out over 3,400 Bibles, and 640 inmates have made decisions for Christ! Please remember to pray for us, our families, and our volunteers and graders. We love you all in Christ,
Chaplain Ron
Inmate Testimony
Dear Paul,
It seem like just yesterday that I was with you in the Monroe County Jail. It is hard to realize that it was almost 5 years ago! Time seems to take forever but (also) rushes ahead faster than light at the same time in prison. It is almost like being in a time capsule, where whatever we do, everything that we remember stays the same. I completed a certification course with “Pure Life Ministries,” and it led to my deep conviction to memorize scripture and be honest with who I am and why. Thank you so much for all of your prayers over the years. You and the men there have been an inspiration to me and I have determined to fight the good fight, and to run the race until the end.
Also, pray for me on the 7th of June. The Chaplain will be away, and he is going to request that I be allowed to run the service while he is away. I am humbled and honored to be trusted like this, especially considering my past, and the place where I am. Of course, my greatest desire is your prayers, and the prayers of the church. Without God’s support and help I can do nothing, and I have appreciated your encouragement and prayers over the years. I believe that despite the situation, the Lord is going to use me, both while I am here in prison, and when I am finally released in 3 ½ years. I want to make the best use of my time in here that I can, and do all I can to both find radical submission to the Word of God, and to become effective in all I do for Christ.
Respectfully,
Male Inmate
Thank you so much for your support!
It is hard to believe that half of the year has gone by already! Many exciting things have happened in the ministry during this first half-year. Our annual Sheriff’s Appreciation Banquet went extremely well, and Paul and I are very grateful for those who made it possible. Once again, Paradise Catering did an outstanding job, and the music played by the Synergy band of Victory Church was terrific. We honored Peg Miller for her service of 35 years as a grader. She has retired from the ministry at the tender age of 94. Thank you Sheriff O’Flynn, Superintendent Harling, Sheriff Piscotti, Chief Deputy Virts, and all of your staffs for allowing us the privilege to walk the halls of the jails and bring the hope of Jesus Christ to the inmates and staff. We want to thank our President’s Council for their extraordinary effort in pulling the banquet together—we could not do it without you! And, of course, Dr. Harry Fletcher, who took time out of his busy schedule to bless us with a wonderful and perfectly fitted message. Most of all, we want to thank the six hundred friends from all of our supporting churches that attended the banquet and gave from their hearts to support this ministry. We love you and appreciate you, and know that you love our ministry of taking the gospel of Jesus Christ into the jails.
The Banquet was a big success, and we exceeded our budgeted requirement; even in these trying times. There is much work to be done and Paul and I are committed to meet the challenges, trusting that the Lord will give us the grace to meet them. It is June already, and our Motorcycle Run to Letchworth State Park is coming up on the 13th. This is the third year for this event and we are looking forward to a great day and a great ride!
So far this year we have graded more than 9,600 lessons, and handed out over 3,400 Bibles, and 640 inmates have made decisions for Christ! Please remember to pray for us, our families, and our volunteers and graders. We love you all in Christ,
Chaplain Ron
Inmate Testimony
Dear Paul,
It seem like just yesterday that I was with you in the Monroe County Jail. It is hard to realize that it was almost 5 years ago! Time seems to take forever but (also) rushes ahead faster than light at the same time in prison. It is almost like being in a time capsule, where whatever we do, everything that we remember stays the same. I completed a certification course with “Pure Life Ministries,” and it led to my deep conviction to memorize scripture and be honest with who I am and why. Thank you so much for all of your prayers over the years. You and the men there have been an inspiration to me and I have determined to fight the good fight, and to run the race until the end.
Also, pray for me on the 7th of June. The Chaplain will be away, and he is going to request that I be allowed to run the service while he is away. I am humbled and honored to be trusted like this, especially considering my past, and the place where I am. Of course, my greatest desire is your prayers, and the prayers of the church. Without God’s support and help I can do nothing, and I have appreciated your encouragement and prayers over the years. I believe that despite the situation, the Lord is going to use me, both while I am here in prison, and when I am finally released in 3 ½ years. I want to make the best use of my time in here that I can, and do all I can to both find radical submission to the Word of God, and to become effective in all I do for Christ.
Respectfully,
Male Inmate
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
BBCAsia Summer Camps
Projected Growth
Many new students have filled out applications for the coming school year! Through BBCAsia's partnership with Megacity Ministries Evangelistic Camps, God is calling men and women to prepare for service. We are preparing now for 800 students when enrollment is opened. We are asking God for new professor's to come and partner.
New Creation in Christ
Maricel came to church several years ago, looking like a boy. You see, Maricel was a homosexual! But since she got saved, Maricel chose to change and begin living as a lady. Her small group collected money to get her hair fixed and buy her some earrings! Maricel had become a new creation in Christ!
As Maricel grew in the Lord, she felt led to study at BBCAsia! What a smile she had, while crossing the stage to receive her two year Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies degree! The old has gone...the new has come!
From Gangs, Drugs & Violence to Bible, Leader & Pastoral Training
Edilberto slept through the first two services at camp when he came. Edilberto did not want anything to touch his life. Yet in the third service, Edilberto began to listen. During the invitation, Edilberto became a Christian!
An immediate change happened in Edilberto's life. He gave up his gang, stopped taking drugs, and replaced his violent behavior with a meek spirit. Edilberto's neighbors often find him reading his Bible. His new nickname is "Pastor!" and that has been Edilberto's goal! Edilberto completed his Associate of Arts degree in Biblical Studies this year! From Camp to Bible College is what it is all about!
Partner now with BBCAsia!
Your one time gift or monthly support will make a difference in someone's life! Beyond that, your investment will be multiplied many times as the student graduates and enters ministry!
An Incredible Opportunity
Send us a student!
Study at BBCAsia
Send a student to Manila to learn the Bible at BBCAsia! We have launched a One Year Certificate in Practical Ministry Program. A great opportunity for a young person to study the Bible, experience the mission field, and allow God to speak to them.
Email for details:
bbcasia.info@gmail.com
Send support to:
BBCAsia
P.O. Box 191, Springfield, MO 65801
Stay Connected!
www.bbcasia.net
bbcasia.info@gmail.com
316-974-0029
Many new students have filled out applications for the coming school year! Through BBCAsia's partnership with Megacity Ministries Evangelistic Camps, God is calling men and women to prepare for service. We are preparing now for 800 students when enrollment is opened. We are asking God for new professor's to come and partner.
New Creation in Christ
Maricel came to church several years ago, looking like a boy. You see, Maricel was a homosexual! But since she got saved, Maricel chose to change and begin living as a lady. Her small group collected money to get her hair fixed and buy her some earrings! Maricel had become a new creation in Christ!
As Maricel grew in the Lord, she felt led to study at BBCAsia! What a smile she had, while crossing the stage to receive her two year Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies degree! The old has gone...the new has come!
From Gangs, Drugs & Violence to Bible, Leader & Pastoral Training
Edilberto slept through the first two services at camp when he came. Edilberto did not want anything to touch his life. Yet in the third service, Edilberto began to listen. During the invitation, Edilberto became a Christian!
An immediate change happened in Edilberto's life. He gave up his gang, stopped taking drugs, and replaced his violent behavior with a meek spirit. Edilberto's neighbors often find him reading his Bible. His new nickname is "Pastor!" and that has been Edilberto's goal! Edilberto completed his Associate of Arts degree in Biblical Studies this year! From Camp to Bible College is what it is all about!
Partner now with BBCAsia!
Your one time gift or monthly support will make a difference in someone's life! Beyond that, your investment will be multiplied many times as the student graduates and enters ministry!
An Incredible Opportunity
Send us a student!
Study at BBCAsia
Send a student to Manila to learn the Bible at BBCAsia! We have launched a One Year Certificate in Practical Ministry Program. A great opportunity for a young person to study the Bible, experience the mission field, and allow God to speak to them.
Email for details:
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Taking the Light of the Gospel to Macedonia
To say the least, the last two months since our last report have been eventful. Having been kept close to our home base due to daily appointments for radiation therapy has not kept us from keeping busy in following God's leadership in our ministry to the Balkan States.
Things are going well in Macedonia as preparations continue for building a new church building int he village of Konjuh. This building will provide a home for a mission work now meeting in a home in Konjuh as well as another mission work in the close-by village of Beljakovce. A water well will be part of the project which will serve the entire community. This will add value to the church's being there from the community's perspective and will hopefully be another tool of God used in reaching the unsaved who need the Living Water Jesus talked about in John 4. The merging of these two works will better use existing resources and allow us to have a stronger presence for the Lord in this entire region. Pastor Marjan reports that two ladies attended a service in Konjuh this past month and accepted Christ as their personal Lord and Savior. Praise the Lord!
The other church in Kumanovo, Pesirivo, Amzibegivo, Erdzillia, and Rankovce are all doing well. The Good News Church in Kumanovo reports one new person in attendance since our last report as does the Good News Gypsy Church in Kumanovo. As soon as funds are available, we have hopes to merge the missions of Pesirivo, Amzibegivo, and Erdzilla into one church. These three villages are very close and, again, resources will be better used if they could all three meet together.
On a personal note, please accept our sincere gratitude for the offerings, phone calls, emails, cards, letters, and outpourings of your love in this difficult time for Pam and I. I am currently about half way through my radiation and chemotherapy treatments. I have sensed the presence of the Lord with me through this whole ordeal and I know it is in a great part because of your faithful prayers on my behalf. What more can I say but, "Thank you!" A special thanks to those who said they have plans to take us on for monthly support. Your financial support is needed now more than ever.
We have hopes of being back on the road by late July or early August. Plans are made to go to the field in October, the Lord willing. Please pray that we will be able to meet these goals as planned.
Please pray for the precious people of Macedonia, especially the new believers in Konjuh. Please pray for Marjan and Zoya Angelovski and the other pastors there as they faithfully serve our Lord. Thank you, again, for partnering with us in this great work.
In Christ for Macedonia,
Lou Hill
Things are going well in Macedonia as preparations continue for building a new church building int he village of Konjuh. This building will provide a home for a mission work now meeting in a home in Konjuh as well as another mission work in the close-by village of Beljakovce. A water well will be part of the project which will serve the entire community. This will add value to the church's being there from the community's perspective and will hopefully be another tool of God used in reaching the unsaved who need the Living Water Jesus talked about in John 4. The merging of these two works will better use existing resources and allow us to have a stronger presence for the Lord in this entire region. Pastor Marjan reports that two ladies attended a service in Konjuh this past month and accepted Christ as their personal Lord and Savior. Praise the Lord!
The other church in Kumanovo, Pesirivo, Amzibegivo, Erdzillia, and Rankovce are all doing well. The Good News Church in Kumanovo reports one new person in attendance since our last report as does the Good News Gypsy Church in Kumanovo. As soon as funds are available, we have hopes to merge the missions of Pesirivo, Amzibegivo, and Erdzilla into one church. These three villages are very close and, again, resources will be better used if they could all three meet together.
On a personal note, please accept our sincere gratitude for the offerings, phone calls, emails, cards, letters, and outpourings of your love in this difficult time for Pam and I. I am currently about half way through my radiation and chemotherapy treatments. I have sensed the presence of the Lord with me through this whole ordeal and I know it is in a great part because of your faithful prayers on my behalf. What more can I say but, "Thank you!" A special thanks to those who said they have plans to take us on for monthly support. Your financial support is needed now more than ever.
We have hopes of being back on the road by late July or early August. Plans are made to go to the field in October, the Lord willing. Please pray that we will be able to meet these goals as planned.
Please pray for the precious people of Macedonia, especially the new believers in Konjuh. Please pray for Marjan and Zoya Angelovski and the other pastors there as they faithfully serve our Lord. Thank you, again, for partnering with us in this great work.
In Christ for Macedonia,
Lou Hill
Friday, June 5, 2009
Luke & Kelly Lyons-Impacting Asia
Impact World Camps Continue!
Together God has given us the resources and the abilities to reach the world with the gospel. He has equipped us to face each challenge and each opportunity.
Through your partnership so far this year we have been able to reach 72,567 campers with the gospel and 26,773 have responded and are now children of God. 4,116 have been baptized and 1,434 have enrolled in Baptist Bible College Asia.
Without the support from churches our job would be impossible. We hope that you are able to share with your church the amazing victory that the Lord has given so far in the 2009 camp season, and the best part is the camp season is not over!
We are on target to reach 80,000 young people through the Impact Asia Camps in 2009. To sponsor a young person to go to camp is very economical with the cost at only $17 a camper. We have the opportunity to reach thousands!
Would you like to be a part of this year's camp?
We are continuing to raise funds to meet our goal of 80,000 campers. If you would like to partner with us and sponsor campers, please email us at impactingasia@gmail.com.
New Church Plant to Launch
Community Baptist Church--Manila will launch their public service on June 14! After laying a foundation of evangelism, small groups and discipleship, this new church is ready to have regular services. Pastor Johnny Royo has done an exceptional job in developing leaders in his new church. Pastor Johnny Royo is a great example of how the Lord is using our ministry as a team and working to bring change in the lives of Filipinos.
Pastor Johnny realized the call of God on his life and is now following our NFD (non-facility dependent) church model. He has already had soft launches for the new church and each time the Lord has blessed and the numbers have grown.
Our team is on target to plant five new churches this year. Five new areas have been selected, five new pastors have been in training and the work of evangelism has also begun! The work of establishing these new believers in a church is the next step. Please pray for these efforts: Manila District 6- Pastor Art Esmalia TayTay-Pastor Luis Fallier Antipolo City-Pastor Jermaine Nacion Floodway PFCI-Pastor Roy Veloso Pasay City-Pastor Isaac Basilio
PRAYERS ARE NEEDED as they work to infiltrate the areas of the city in which they will launch their church plant.
Sharing Our Vision
Visit our Website: www.impactingasia.org
The Lord has given us a vision and we would like to share it with your church and see how we might be able to partner together. If you would like to have us in one of your services, please email us at impactingasia@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you and meeting your church!
Together God has given us the resources and the abilities to reach the world with the gospel. He has equipped us to face each challenge and each opportunity.
Through your partnership so far this year we have been able to reach 72,567 campers with the gospel and 26,773 have responded and are now children of God. 4,116 have been baptized and 1,434 have enrolled in Baptist Bible College Asia.
Without the support from churches our job would be impossible. We hope that you are able to share with your church the amazing victory that the Lord has given so far in the 2009 camp season, and the best part is the camp season is not over!
We are on target to reach 80,000 young people through the Impact Asia Camps in 2009. To sponsor a young person to go to camp is very economical with the cost at only $17 a camper. We have the opportunity to reach thousands!
Would you like to be a part of this year's camp?
We are continuing to raise funds to meet our goal of 80,000 campers. If you would like to partner with us and sponsor campers, please email us at impactingasia@gmail.com.
New Church Plant to Launch
Community Baptist Church--Manila will launch their public service on June 14! After laying a foundation of evangelism, small groups and discipleship, this new church is ready to have regular services. Pastor Johnny Royo has done an exceptional job in developing leaders in his new church. Pastor Johnny Royo is a great example of how the Lord is using our ministry as a team and working to bring change in the lives of Filipinos.
Pastor Johnny realized the call of God on his life and is now following our NFD (non-facility dependent) church model. He has already had soft launches for the new church and each time the Lord has blessed and the numbers have grown.
Our team is on target to plant five new churches this year. Five new areas have been selected, five new pastors have been in training and the work of evangelism has also begun! The work of establishing these new believers in a church is the next step. Please pray for these efforts: Manila District 6- Pastor Art Esmalia TayTay-Pastor Luis Fallier Antipolo City-Pastor Jermaine Nacion Floodway PFCI-Pastor Roy Veloso Pasay City-Pastor Isaac Basilio
PRAYERS ARE NEEDED as they work to infiltrate the areas of the city in which they will launch their church plant.
Sharing Our Vision
Visit our Website: www.impactingasia.org
The Lord has given us a vision and we would like to share it with your church and see how we might be able to partner together. If you would like to have us in one of your services, please email us at impactingasia@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you and meeting your church!
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Letter from Ron and Vicki Letts
Pastor and Church Family,
Once again it is time for a letter to go out to our churches. What I would like to start with is deputation. Having 20 years in the country of Australia our goal was, has been, and will always be to prepare ourselves to preach regularly every week, to evangelize as well as a disciple, to bring our people step by step to a closer walk with the Lord. Our goal (and I know yours as well) is to perfect the saints to do the work of the ministry. You know your people, you are growing together and you have a plan. Week by week you know what you have to do to get them to grow and change.
Deputation is so different, you are usually in one church for about one hour sharing what you believe God wants you to do. You share a message from God's Word and then you are on your way. You often wonder what that message did or has done or is doing. But one thing you do know is that His Word will never come back void.
I know that God is faithful, even when you can not see everything happening that you want, and at your time table. People getting saved, lives changed, and all the while God is preparing His servants for His work. Along the way our Lord is raising up other believers who pray and give to win lost Australians with the Gospel of Christ. It might not be happening as quickly as we would want but God is giving us churches that are partnering with us to get the job done. As a result we are at nearly 48% of our needed support and look forward to many more churches joining us. Thank you!
In Christ we Serve,
Ron and Vicki Letts
Your Missionaries to Australia
Once again it is time for a letter to go out to our churches. What I would like to start with is deputation. Having 20 years in the country of Australia our goal was, has been, and will always be to prepare ourselves to preach regularly every week, to evangelize as well as a disciple, to bring our people step by step to a closer walk with the Lord. Our goal (and I know yours as well) is to perfect the saints to do the work of the ministry. You know your people, you are growing together and you have a plan. Week by week you know what you have to do to get them to grow and change.
Deputation is so different, you are usually in one church for about one hour sharing what you believe God wants you to do. You share a message from God's Word and then you are on your way. You often wonder what that message did or has done or is doing. But one thing you do know is that His Word will never come back void.
I know that God is faithful, even when you can not see everything happening that you want, and at your time table. People getting saved, lives changed, and all the while God is preparing His servants for His work. Along the way our Lord is raising up other believers who pray and give to win lost Australians with the Gospel of Christ. It might not be happening as quickly as we would want but God is giving us churches that are partnering with us to get the job done. As a result we are at nearly 48% of our needed support and look forward to many more churches joining us. Thank you!
In Christ we Serve,
Ron and Vicki Letts
Your Missionaries to Australia
Monday, June 1, 2009
Good News Jail and Prison Ministry Update
Dear Friends,
Thank you so much; we are so grateful for your prayer and/or financial support. Muriel and I often comment on the blessing of having so many wonderful friends. As Samuel Colerdige wrote years ago, Friendship is a sheltering tree.
Travel Updates
During the last two months, Muriel and I have had the privilege to visit with many of our individual donors and supporting churches/pastors from PA to ME. It was a privilege to speak at Church of the Open Door's Mission Festival in York, PA where Don, our son-in-law, serves as associate pastor. We celebrated Easter with Rob and Mary Jo in RI where Rob serves as associate pastor of Student Ministries. Christ Church partners with us in Kyrgyzstan. We also had wonderful fellowship with Calvary Hill Baptist Church in Wilton, ME, United Baptist Church in Mars Hill, ME, as well as time with Pastor Gerry Dill of Maine Coast Baptist Church. These partner with Good News Int'l.
Country Spotlight
We hear much these days in the news about the country of Malawi. We have 10 chaplains/staff serving in Malawi, a country some call the poorest in Africa. The prison conditions are absolutely awful! Recently Browncroft Community Church in Rochester, NY who partners with us in Sudan, provided a special project gift of $4,700 through one of their foundations in order to upgrade some of the prison conditions in Malawi. In particular, the gift made it possible for us to paint the walls in one prison, construct 2 toilets in another, and construct a carpentry block in a third. As you may know, the international ministry has an opportunity to apply James 2 Christianity due to the great physical and material needs in these countries. As a result of that, our chaplains have much greater receptivity to the Gospel of Christ. John Makwinja, Good News Director of Malawi, reports that there were 6,578 first time decisions for Christ in 2008 and 1,528 in the first four months of 2009. That what's it's all about! Many of you have provided gifts to help with these needed projects in other countries. Thank you, Browncroft Community Church!
Finances
The Good News Board of Directors voted at the March meeting to move our fiscal year from the calendar to July 1st-June 30th beginning this year. So, we need to end this year strong on June 30th in order to launch into the new fiscal year. As of June 1, we need about $124,000 this month to end the year in-the-black.
Many of you are aware that a foundation provided most of the funding for Good News International during its rapid growth period from 2000-2007. However, due to the economy, that foundation had to cease funding the international ministry. We are forever grateful to their great generosity without which the international ministry would not have the funds to expand from 2 chaplains in 2 countries to well over 300 chaplains in over 20 countries. We have also had several major donors affected by the current economic issues who are unable to support Good News International. We are working hard to raise funds, but we simply have been unable to catch up financially. I hope this helps you understand our present situation and why I often feel like one of the Chuck Swindoll's books, "Three steps forward, two steps back."
Good News does not have the resources in the general fund to carry the international ministry. So, as painful as it may be, I have to inform our international directors that some funding for their chaplains may be decreased in order for Good News to remain financially stable. There are no government bail outs for Good News! Neither do we want to go into debt for the future in order to fund the present.
The greatest thing you can do is pray about this need. I have to believe that since God knew in eternity past all the international chaplains we would have at this time, that He also knew the partners needed to fund their ministries. Please pray that God would touch the hearts of those He would have to partner with us in reaching those our Lord called "the least among you" (Matthew 25:40). I believe with all my heart that your present investment will reap eternal dividends. In 2008, our international chaplains reported over 100,000 decisions for Christ. There were 71,132 first-time decisions and 31, 008 re-commitments. To God be the glory!
Thank you so much for all your love, prayers, and giving. He alone can adequately reward you for your faithfulness.
In His mighty love,
Harry E. Fletcher, D.Min.
Vice President of International Ministry and Pastoral Care
Praise
Thank you so much; we are so grateful for your prayer and/or financial support. Muriel and I often comment on the blessing of having so many wonderful friends. As Samuel Colerdige wrote years ago, Friendship is a sheltering tree.
Travel Updates
During the last two months, Muriel and I have had the privilege to visit with many of our individual donors and supporting churches/pastors from PA to ME. It was a privilege to speak at Church of the Open Door's Mission Festival in York, PA where Don, our son-in-law, serves as associate pastor. We celebrated Easter with Rob and Mary Jo in RI where Rob serves as associate pastor of Student Ministries. Christ Church partners with us in Kyrgyzstan. We also had wonderful fellowship with Calvary Hill Baptist Church in Wilton, ME, United Baptist Church in Mars Hill, ME, as well as time with Pastor Gerry Dill of Maine Coast Baptist Church. These partner with Good News Int'l.
Country Spotlight
We hear much these days in the news about the country of Malawi. We have 10 chaplains/staff serving in Malawi, a country some call the poorest in Africa. The prison conditions are absolutely awful! Recently Browncroft Community Church in Rochester, NY who partners with us in Sudan, provided a special project gift of $4,700 through one of their foundations in order to upgrade some of the prison conditions in Malawi. In particular, the gift made it possible for us to paint the walls in one prison, construct 2 toilets in another, and construct a carpentry block in a third. As you may know, the international ministry has an opportunity to apply James 2 Christianity due to the great physical and material needs in these countries. As a result of that, our chaplains have much greater receptivity to the Gospel of Christ. John Makwinja, Good News Director of Malawi, reports that there were 6,578 first time decisions for Christ in 2008 and 1,528 in the first four months of 2009. That what's it's all about! Many of you have provided gifts to help with these needed projects in other countries. Thank you, Browncroft Community Church!
Finances
The Good News Board of Directors voted at the March meeting to move our fiscal year from the calendar to July 1st-June 30th beginning this year. So, we need to end this year strong on June 30th in order to launch into the new fiscal year. As of June 1, we need about $124,000 this month to end the year in-the-black.
Many of you are aware that a foundation provided most of the funding for Good News International during its rapid growth period from 2000-2007. However, due to the economy, that foundation had to cease funding the international ministry. We are forever grateful to their great generosity without which the international ministry would not have the funds to expand from 2 chaplains in 2 countries to well over 300 chaplains in over 20 countries. We have also had several major donors affected by the current economic issues who are unable to support Good News International. We are working hard to raise funds, but we simply have been unable to catch up financially. I hope this helps you understand our present situation and why I often feel like one of the Chuck Swindoll's books, "Three steps forward, two steps back."
Good News does not have the resources in the general fund to carry the international ministry. So, as painful as it may be, I have to inform our international directors that some funding for their chaplains may be decreased in order for Good News to remain financially stable. There are no government bail outs for Good News! Neither do we want to go into debt for the future in order to fund the present.
The greatest thing you can do is pray about this need. I have to believe that since God knew in eternity past all the international chaplains we would have at this time, that He also knew the partners needed to fund their ministries. Please pray that God would touch the hearts of those He would have to partner with us in reaching those our Lord called "the least among you" (Matthew 25:40). I believe with all my heart that your present investment will reap eternal dividends. In 2008, our international chaplains reported over 100,000 decisions for Christ. There were 71,132 first-time decisions and 31, 008 re-commitments. To God be the glory!
Thank you so much for all your love, prayers, and giving. He alone can adequately reward you for your faithfulness.
In His mighty love,
Harry E. Fletcher, D.Min.
Vice President of International Ministry and Pastoral Care
Praise
- For a wonderful and productive time in PA and ME
- For the Lord's wonderful provision of friends and family
- For the privilege to serve the Lord in prisons around the world
- For God to continue to raise up the prayer and financial partners to sustain the ministry
- For God's blessing upon our chaplains serving in dark and difficult places in 22 countries.
News from Turkey!
Gateway Update
May 31st 2009
Dear fellow partners in the ministry in the Middle East,
You have helped reach villages that were previously unreached by purchasing a vehicle and gas and paying for the expenses of the workers to get there. You have helped pay for rent of buildings which have lodged scores of people and where we have baptized at and taught the King’s word from. You have helped your fellow brothers and sisters who are in need by paying for medical needs, feeding them, donating clothing and financial giving and you have also helped to purchase Bibles, DVDs and Christian materials to be distributed.
We at G.E.S. and those at Beytel Churches are grateful and thank you for being obedient to the King in your sacrificial giving and supplications. Below is just a sample of what you have been involved with.
Another Baptism at Beytel West!
Today (Sunday, 31st May) we joyfully baptized brother “B.” at Beytel. He gave his testimony of how by coming to the lessons taught every Wednesday night that he has come to faith and by obedience to the King was baptized at Beytel Church. He told “J.” today that he has been praying for his wife and daughter to come Christ. Please pray with this newly baptized brother that those in his household would come to the knowledge of the King and for his spiritual growth.
Zacchaeus Medical Project
G.E.S. flew the two Kurdish girls and their father from Twin Mountain Province that we visited in April. The girls have a genetic disease that affects their skin and results in white, black, red spots, discoloration, flaking, boils, peeling, hair loss etc... It looks like what you would think leprosy would look like. (see photos on Facebook). Pastor Abdullah and I took them to one of the best dermatologists in the city for treatments. The doctor sent the two girls out of the room after examining them and spoke to their father, Abdullah and I. He said the girls may not have long to live and to have them live as best as they possibly can. We bought creams and medicine that will help the symptoms but I wanted to weep all day after hearing this. We shared the gospel with the father and the children that day and prayed with them. We told them the only salvation and hope they can have is in the King. On Friday on the way to the airport, I was able to talk in more detail with the father and he was speaking about how awful the world is, specifically mentioning Saddam Hussein and how he massacred the Kurds in Halapcha. This again gave me the opportunity to share that these people are without the knowledge of the Bible and the only way we can have peace and hope is in Isa Mesih (Jesus Christ) and He is the savior. He replied, “God willing Jesus Christ will save us too”. When we arrived at the airport he asked me, “When you come to our village again could you bring a copy of God’s word? I want to read it.” I pulled a copy that I keep in the vehicle, explained where to begin in his reading, gave it to him and prayed with him and his children.
We are praying for a miracle of healing of both physically and spiritual for the girls and their family. Join with us. (“J.” of G.E.S.)
Preaching and Evangelism to Turks in Scotland
“E.” and “J.” of G.E.S. will be heading to Scotland this week. Pray for their health and for their preparation for their meetings and for the openness of the hearts of the listeners.
J. of G.E.S.
To support Gateway’s trips to the East, Zacchaeus Projects, Beytel and Christian Resources in Turkish: (Or help purchase a building for us.)
Attention all supporters:
EFT Online Donations Now Available All donations can be made online through New Horizons Foundation: http://newhorizonsfoundation.net/index.php?option=com_dtdonate&Itemid=5
More detailed information about EFT transfers:
EFT Bank transfer Credit/Debit Card Donations. The 15th of every month donations to Gateway can be electronically withdrawn. One can decide in giving if their electronic gift will be a one time gift or monthly. The transaction date for monthly gifts is on the 15th of every month. What is needed is the credit/debit card information (Name, Expiration date, Card Number). If the transfer will be made from a Bank account; a routing number and account number will be needed. Remember the project of the donation is Gateway Missions.
Checks can be made out to:
New Horizons Foundation Inc.
(FBO Gateway Missions) Sent to: New Horizons Foundation, Inc.
4570 Hilton Parkway, Suite 203
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
To check out the latest pictures and info please go to our Face book page.
Face book: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/profile.php?id=1376664116&ref=profile Website: www.gatewayeducation.org (currently being updated)
May 31st 2009
Dear fellow partners in the ministry in the Middle East,
You have helped reach villages that were previously unreached by purchasing a vehicle and gas and paying for the expenses of the workers to get there. You have helped pay for rent of buildings which have lodged scores of people and where we have baptized at and taught the King’s word from. You have helped your fellow brothers and sisters who are in need by paying for medical needs, feeding them, donating clothing and financial giving and you have also helped to purchase Bibles, DVDs and Christian materials to be distributed.
We at G.E.S. and those at Beytel Churches are grateful and thank you for being obedient to the King in your sacrificial giving and supplications. Below is just a sample of what you have been involved with.
Another Baptism at Beytel West!
Today (Sunday, 31st May) we joyfully baptized brother “B.” at Beytel. He gave his testimony of how by coming to the lessons taught every Wednesday night that he has come to faith and by obedience to the King was baptized at Beytel Church. He told “J.” today that he has been praying for his wife and daughter to come Christ. Please pray with this newly baptized brother that those in his household would come to the knowledge of the King and for his spiritual growth.
Zacchaeus Medical Project
G.E.S. flew the two Kurdish girls and their father from Twin Mountain Province that we visited in April. The girls have a genetic disease that affects their skin and results in white, black, red spots, discoloration, flaking, boils, peeling, hair loss etc... It looks like what you would think leprosy would look like. (see photos on Facebook). Pastor Abdullah and I took them to one of the best dermatologists in the city for treatments. The doctor sent the two girls out of the room after examining them and spoke to their father, Abdullah and I. He said the girls may not have long to live and to have them live as best as they possibly can. We bought creams and medicine that will help the symptoms but I wanted to weep all day after hearing this. We shared the gospel with the father and the children that day and prayed with them. We told them the only salvation and hope they can have is in the King. On Friday on the way to the airport, I was able to talk in more detail with the father and he was speaking about how awful the world is, specifically mentioning Saddam Hussein and how he massacred the Kurds in Halapcha. This again gave me the opportunity to share that these people are without the knowledge of the Bible and the only way we can have peace and hope is in Isa Mesih (Jesus Christ) and He is the savior. He replied, “God willing Jesus Christ will save us too”. When we arrived at the airport he asked me, “When you come to our village again could you bring a copy of God’s word? I want to read it.” I pulled a copy that I keep in the vehicle, explained where to begin in his reading, gave it to him and prayed with him and his children.
We are praying for a miracle of healing of both physically and spiritual for the girls and their family. Join with us. (“J.” of G.E.S.)
Preaching and Evangelism to Turks in Scotland
“E.” and “J.” of G.E.S. will be heading to Scotland this week. Pray for their health and for their preparation for their meetings and for the openness of the hearts of the listeners.
J. of G.E.S.
To support Gateway’s trips to the East, Zacchaeus Projects, Beytel and Christian Resources in Turkish: (Or help purchase a building for us.)
Attention all supporters:
EFT Online Donations Now Available All donations can be made online through New Horizons Foundation: http://newhorizonsfoundation.net/index.php?option=com_dtdonate&Itemid=5
More detailed information about EFT transfers:
EFT Bank transfer Credit/Debit Card Donations. The 15th of every month donations to Gateway can be electronically withdrawn. One can decide in giving if their electronic gift will be a one time gift or monthly. The transaction date for monthly gifts is on the 15th of every month. What is needed is the credit/debit card information (Name, Expiration date, Card Number). If the transfer will be made from a Bank account; a routing number and account number will be needed. Remember the project of the donation is Gateway Missions.
Checks can be made out to:
New Horizons Foundation Inc.
(FBO Gateway Missions) Sent to: New Horizons Foundation, Inc.
4570 Hilton Parkway, Suite 203
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
To check out the latest pictures and info please go to our Face book page.
Face book: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/profile.php?id=1376664116&ref=profile Website: www.gatewayeducation.org (currently being updated)
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