Archive for November 2011

Nica News Nov 30

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     We have had another amazing day on the mission field today. We started  bright and early with Alice sharing a devotion to encourage us not to grow weary in doing good. After breakfast burritos we headed outside at the Casa to work on the chicken house and the fields. We tilled, planted and fenced until lunch, while some of the girls chopped vegetables  to cook in the village. Janet even got the girls to use a little elbow grease to straighten up the rooms at the Casa while the other ladies were working outside. After lunch we packed the truck with candy and flip flops and headed up the road to El Platanal. What a fun village! The children were happy to have their nails painted and to color pictures. The nurse saw many people that needed medical help. We cooked a big pot of chicken, rice and vegetables and filled their bowls and their tummies. We also filled their hearts with Jesus. When we got back we all got to help our team mate, Teresa,  celebrate her birthday in Nicaragua. She got to experience  a Nica birthday tradition of having a raw egg busted on her head topped with a cup of flour. Then we enjoyed chocolate birthday cake with banana icing. God is doing amazing things in Nicaragua!! Continue to pray for our team as we finish out our week.

      Tomorrow part of the team will join a team from Principle De Paz Baptist church and serve the community of Somotillo.  The city started a volunteer fire department, one of the members of our team brought in some equipment to give to them.  We will be cooking and serving lunch to the Fire Dept., Police Dept. and Mayors office.  Nica church learning to engage the community and “Be the Church.  God is so Good and the Kingdom grew some more today.  Thank you LORD
Dr and Mrs. Donald M Gillette
Because We Care Ministries, Inc.
P.O. Box 21806
Roanoke, VA. 24018
WWW.BWCM.ORG

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Nica News Nov 28

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Today in Nicaragua we started out our day with devotion time, led by Shawn. Then, Emma, Jennifer and Miranda shared their testimony on the radio. After that, the pastors taking seminary with Chris and Donald came for their classes. They also brought their wives to speak and spend time in the word with some of the ladies on the team, while  the other  team members  worked on the chicken coop at Casa De Shelly. After the pastors and wives  left  we all came together to eat lunch. After lunch,we headed to a village called San Miguelito, we brought a nurse with us to provide medical help to the village, played with the children, fed everyone, and shared the gospel.  When we prayed almost ten kids accepted Christ. We left the village and came back to the casa this afternoon. After cooling off and getting cleaned up (washing off our blessings, as Donald says), some of the team visited the market. There we toured and got a ride back to the casa on a pedi-taxi. While others stayed back and worked some more on the chicken coop. And that’s what we have accomplished here in Somotillo, Nicaragua today! God bless you!

Matthew 4:19
“Come, follow me, Jesus said, and I will make you fishers of men.”

Dr and Mrs. Donald M Gillette
Because We Care Ministries, Inc.
P.O. Box 21806
Roanoke, VA. 24018
WWW.BWCM.ORG

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Nica News – 11/27

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     Today I think we can safely say we experienced one long “God Moment”.  The day began with a walk around the compound as we heard of all the accomplishments that have taken place here.  We all stood amazed at how God truly is everywhere  no matter what country we are in.  He has his people everywhere and we can see Him if we are watching.  We can hear Him if we are listening.  He wants to communicate with His people.  His sheep know His voice and they won’t listen to any other we are told in John 10.  Gods Word is the same no matter what language or country we are in.  It reads the same everywhere.  His love is the same everywhere.  We felt His love and for the people.  We saw the needs being met as He allowed us to be His hands and feet.
     This afternoon we had our first “Pastors Graduation.”  It truly was amazing to watch these men parade into the church and receive their certificates.  Pam and I are very thankful to the many men of God that have taken time out of their busy schedules to come to Nicaragua and invest in the ministry of these 16 men.  I look forward to seeing what God does through them in their church as we continue to sow into them next year.
Dr and Mrs. Donald M Gillette
Because We Care Ministries, Inc.
P.O. Box 21806
Roanoke, VA. 24018
WWW.BWCM.ORG
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Shop Now and raise funds for Manna Fest 2011!

On November 8, 2011   /   NicaNews   /   Leave a comment
 
Host: Donald Gillette
Closing Date: 11/21/2011
 
The Longaberger Fall and Winter collections are beautiful. To join my online party, click the “Shop Now” button below.
 
We are collecting orders to raise funds for Manna Fest 2011. You can go Christmas Shopping and help feed the people of Nicaragua at the same time. If you would like to help out click “Shop Now” and go shopping. Dated upcoming specials are below also. All profits will go to Manna Fest. Blessings….Donald
 
 
 

Help feed Nicaragua

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

–Matthew 28:16-20
This week’s Specials

 
The Small Classic Laundry Basket is just perfect for toting gifts or as a gift itself –
it’s sure to be a holiday favorite!
This online exclusive includes a protector with basket purchase.

Ideas:
 store guest towels, sheets, or extra blankets 
use as ice chest 
collect dirty laundry until wash time 
store recyclables  use as toy basket 
collect outgrown or unworn clothing to hand down or give to BWCM
holds firewood  makes great gift center for party, tie helium balloons to one handle 
store gift wrapping supplies 
 fill with stuffed animals 
store clothing to be mended 
holds sewing or knitting patterns and fabric or yarn 
store quilt in progress 
use two, one for his clothes and one for hers
or one for kids’ clothes and one for adults
store magazines and catalogs 
store books, especially library books 
holds shoes by door 
store games 
keep in back of car to secure grocery bags on way home from store 
 keep towels near pool 
leave in car to hold jackets, raincoats, umbrellas, etc. 
carry sandals and beach toys, leave out Protector and sand will go right through 
bob for apples in fall 
holds backpacks and lunch bags 
carry gifts to holiday celebrations
 
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You may also host Catalog/Cyber Shows with your friends so that you can:
Raise Money for Because We Care Ministries
plus
Earn Free Products for your own home

Call 540-353-2292 and speak with Tammy about how to do this.
Your orders need to be over $150 of our regular products and cannot include the
“Tuesday or Wednesday” Specials.

Thank You!

Please remember to load you BWCM/Kroger gift card also! For every dollar spent we receive 5% to support our work in Nicaragua. You can be a blessing to someone today by shopping at Kroger and support BWCM at the same time!

To learn about Because We Care Ministries, visit our website at:

Because We Care Ministries | P. O. Box 21806 | Roanoke | VA | 24018

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Support BWCM and start Christmas shopping too!

On November 1, 2011   /   NicaNews   /   Leave a comment

Click the above site to go shopping and raise funds for Because We Care Ministries!
Help feed Nicaragua
                   Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

–Matthew 28:16-20

Help raise money for Nicaragua by purchasing Longaberger Products. All proceeds will go directly to distributing food and clothing; and helping to build homes, schools, churches and clinics for the people of Nicaragua. In order for us to raise the funds, all orders my be placed on our website: www.longaberger.com/bwcm.  Thank you for helping us!

Please forward this email to friends who might like Longaberger as well.

Regular Products may be purchased 24/7 on the website. If you have specific questions about products, you may call Tammy at 540-353-2292.

Each week there are specials that we will email to you. Please place your order directly on the site with your shipping address and credit card info. Orders will be shipped directly to you!

Blessings!
This week’s Specials
All Branches of the Military Available
November Features

You may also host Catalog/Cyber Shows with your friends so that you can:
Raise Money for Because We Care Ministries
plus
Earn Free Products for your own home

Call 540-353-2292 and speak with Tammy about how to do this.
Your orders need to be over $150 of our regular products and cannot include the
“Tuesday or Wednesday” Specials.

Thank You!

Please remember to load you BWCM/Kroger gift card also! For every dollar spent we receive 5% to support our work in Nicaragua. You can be a blessing to someone today by shopping at Kroger and support BWCM at the same time!

To learn about Because We Care Ministries, visit our website at:
   
Because We Care Ministries | P. O. Box 21806 | Roanoke | VA | 24018

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About Nicaragua

Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America. To the north it is bordered by Honduras, and to the south by Costa Rica. Nicaragua is the second poorest country in the western hemisphere, partly because of the long civil war of the 1980′s and the devastation caused by hurricane Mitch in 1998. The vast majority of the five million inhabitants live in abject poverty with many suffering from severe malnutrition and starvation.

Our Ministry

This ministry helps people meet their chief need for a Savior, while also helping to meet the critical physical needs of hunger, poor substandard housing, shortage of water, lack of schools and education, lack of churches and pastor sponsorship. We offer general economic, healthcare, and emergency relief. To date we have helped feed tens of thousands of hungry people with hundreds of tons of food.

Church Resources

Click here for more information about Manna Fest 2012

Here is a link to download a video file that you can show in your church to introduce our ministry and share about the work we are doing in Nicaragua. Right-Click here and choose save to download the video file to your computer. The video is also located on Vimeo.

Who Can Volunteer?

Anyone with the desire to minister to hurting people in another culture can volunteer! Experience is helpful but not required. The ability to speak Spanish would be a plus, but we always have interpreters who assist in our work. Each team spends about a week in country ministering to the Nicaraguan people in some of the more remote villages.If you are interested in learning more, please contact us to discover if you can become part of this wonderful work.