G’day to each of you who faithfully support us through your prayers and finances, Let me begin this letter by introducing you to the newest member of our personal family and our church! Her name is Ava Psalm Keegan and she is our second Grandchild with our daughter Meagan, ( the first one was lost to a miscarriage and is now in Heaven)!
She was born on the 26th March and we “Praise the Lord” for the fact she and mum are in great health!
As we’ve said in our previous letter, we will be returning to the States on the 22nd of June for furlough. God has miraculously provided our “return flights” and some our itinerary has been established. Our greatest need now, for furlough, is a vehicle to travel around in. Every time we’ve come back to the States, God has miraculously provided a vehicle of just the right size and at just the right time! Please be praying with us for this need to be met again! If anyone knows of a possible vehicle for us to use, please let us know. Kim & I will be traveling mainly along the east coast of the US and will need the car from about August to January of next year.
Also, if you’d like us to come to your church for a meeting or for a Missions Conference please let us know and we’ll discuss with you an appropriate time!
While I’m away from Australia, the national pastor who is assisting us at the church will be looking after all church matters. Please pray for Albert Garlando and that this will be a great opportunity to gain valuable experience!
Recently, our church voted to become listed and affiliated with a large group of churches here in Australia who are just like us in doctrine and philosophy and who are very community orientated. Though we remain independent and autonomous as a church and self-governing in our polity, we will have far greater resources to work with in trying to reach our local community for the Lord!
We had our annual Church Camp in March where almost everyone attended for the weekend. Our speaker brought several messages on the importance of personal soul winning and we ended the weekend with a showing of the Christian Movie, “Fireproof” which had a great impact on our families! Thank you, again for praying for us and for your sacrificial financial gifts. We are very aware of the financial conditions in the States right now and therefore appreciate even more how each of you give sacrificially.
We are looking forward to seeing many, if not all of you, later this year, Lord willing!! Many blessings be upon you from our Lord Jesus Christ!
Dan & Kim Proctor
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Josh and Jenn Waugh
Dear Friends and Family,
We hope this finds you enjoying the blessings of our Lord. Jennifer and I feel we are as we minister at Journey Church. The Lord is providing and showing Himself to us.
We have been meeting with the youth regularly, and are rejoicing because at one such meeting a young lady did receive Christ as her Savior. We also had a super bowl party where we were able to meet some of the friends of our regular attendees.
Journey Church held a blood drive for the American Red Cross in March. There were several purposes for this activity. One was to let the community know about the church and another purpose was to help the teens focus on service. 7 young people sacrificed 5 hours on a Saturday. There have been a couple of people visit the church as a result of this outreach.
We also received exciting news from Jennifer's doctor. She is expecting our son at the end of July! All is well with both mom and son at this point.
As with everything worthwhile, there are struggles. The housing we expected is not available yet so we ask that you pray about this.
We appreciate the financial support that has been given and also ask prayer for our continued financial needs. May God richly bless you.
In Service To The King,
Josh, Jenn, and Haleigh
We hope this finds you enjoying the blessings of our Lord. Jennifer and I feel we are as we minister at Journey Church. The Lord is providing and showing Himself to us.
We have been meeting with the youth regularly, and are rejoicing because at one such meeting a young lady did receive Christ as her Savior. We also had a super bowl party where we were able to meet some of the friends of our regular attendees.
Journey Church held a blood drive for the American Red Cross in March. There were several purposes for this activity. One was to let the community know about the church and another purpose was to help the teens focus on service. 7 young people sacrificed 5 hours on a Saturday. There have been a couple of people visit the church as a result of this outreach.
We also received exciting news from Jennifer's doctor. She is expecting our son at the end of July! All is well with both mom and son at this point.
As with everything worthwhile, there are struggles. The housing we expected is not available yet so we ask that you pray about this.
We appreciate the financial support that has been given and also ask prayer for our continued financial needs. May God richly bless you.
In Service To The King,
Josh, Jenn, and Haleigh
South O' Border - April
South O' Border
DR. & MRS LONNIE C. SMITH Sr.
Missionaries to Mexico
April 2009
Dear Friends in Christ,
Easter will come to Mexico also. In the USA they have substituted “Spring Break” instead of Easter and each school has a different time to go on vacation. In Mexico they still celebrate two weeks at Easter. One week before Easter Sunday which they call “Holy Week”, then one week after Easter Sunday. All schools are out and many businesses are closed also.
The BBFI of Mexico has chosen this time to celebrate their annual Pastoral Retreat. Each year a different local in Mexico is chosen. Pastors and Missionaries will all go to the beautiful city of Villa Hermosa in southern Mexico. Since the children are out of school, the whole family can attend. Each church usually has special services during the first week to reach those who are naturally thinking of “religion”. Many souls are saved at this time. Unlike in the USA, Easter Sunday is the least attended service of the year. Most people are out of town on vacation.
We ask you to pray for the financial need for the DVBS material for this year. We have ordered material for 10,000 boys and girls that will be taught in 60 to 70 different Bible clubs. The average cost is $65.00. We have received some help toward this grand total, but not near enough. Please make this a matter of prayer. Thanks to you who have already sent, and to you who will send. We believe this is the best investment for souls in our ministry.
Beloved we once again thank you for your faithfulness in prayer and financial support toward our ministry here in Mexico. God continues to bless and with your help He has supplied our every need through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Lonnie & Margie Smith
DR. & MRS LONNIE C. SMITH Sr.
Missionaries to Mexico
April 2009
Dear Friends in Christ,
Easter will come to Mexico also. In the USA they have substituted “Spring Break” instead of Easter and each school has a different time to go on vacation. In Mexico they still celebrate two weeks at Easter. One week before Easter Sunday which they call “Holy Week”, then one week after Easter Sunday. All schools are out and many businesses are closed also.
The BBFI of Mexico has chosen this time to celebrate their annual Pastoral Retreat. Each year a different local in Mexico is chosen. Pastors and Missionaries will all go to the beautiful city of Villa Hermosa in southern Mexico. Since the children are out of school, the whole family can attend. Each church usually has special services during the first week to reach those who are naturally thinking of “religion”. Many souls are saved at this time. Unlike in the USA, Easter Sunday is the least attended service of the year. Most people are out of town on vacation.
We ask you to pray for the financial need for the DVBS material for this year. We have ordered material for 10,000 boys and girls that will be taught in 60 to 70 different Bible clubs. The average cost is $65.00. We have received some help toward this grand total, but not near enough. Please make this a matter of prayer. Thanks to you who have already sent, and to you who will send. We believe this is the best investment for souls in our ministry.
Beloved we once again thank you for your faithfulness in prayer and financial support toward our ministry here in Mexico. God continues to bless and with your help He has supplied our every need through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Lonnie & Margie Smith
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Prayer Request from Turkey
Gateway Prayer Requests
March 23rd, 2009
3rd Beytel: “B.” of Beytel West is heading out this week to for intensive discipleship and evangelism training in Beytel East (Beytel 2) with “E.”. After that B. will go to Beytel 3 and begin evangelism and Zacchaeus projects with Beytel leadership taking frequent trips to disciple, help and facilitate. Pray for B.’s protection from the evil one and plots and attempts to destroy B. and the work in Beytel 3 , pray that B. will grow in his walk with the King, that B. will have wisdom and trust the King at all times. Pray for open hearths and the growth of the new fellowship at Beytel 3!
Trip to the East: Beytel West’s pastor Abdullah, “J.” of G.E.S. and a few others will be traveling throughout the Eastern provinces of the country to encourage and teach the secret believers, learn about further needs and visit contacts that want to hear about the King. Please pray for protection on the road, protection from the evil one and his schemes. Pray for open doors and hearts to those whom they will visit. Pray for unity of those who travel. Pray that the Holy Spirit would guide every second of their trip and that the King’s will would be done. (They will be traveling from March 25th -April 2nd) Please pray throughout their trip! Thank you.
J. of G.E.S.
To support Zacchaeus Projects, Beytel and Christian Resources in Turkish: 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
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March 23rd, 2009
3rd Beytel: “B.” of Beytel West is heading out this week to for intensive discipleship and evangelism training in Beytel East (Beytel 2) with “E.”. After that B. will go to Beytel 3 and begin evangelism and Zacchaeus projects with Beytel leadership taking frequent trips to disciple, help and facilitate. Pray for B.’s protection from the evil one and plots and attempts to destroy B. and the work in Beytel 3 , pray that B. will grow in his walk with the King, that B. will have wisdom and trust the King at all times. Pray for open hearths and the growth of the new fellowship at Beytel 3!
Trip to the East: Beytel West’s pastor Abdullah, “J.” of G.E.S. and a few others will be traveling throughout the Eastern provinces of the country to encourage and teach the secret believers, learn about further needs and visit contacts that want to hear about the King. Please pray for protection on the road, protection from the evil one and his schemes. Pray for open doors and hearts to those whom they will visit. Pray for unity of those who travel. Pray that the Holy Spirit would guide every second of their trip and that the King’s will would be done. (They will be traveling from March 25th -April 2nd) Please pray throughout their trip! Thank you.
J. of G.E.S.
To support Zacchaeus Projects, Beytel and Christian Resources in Turkish: 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
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