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On November 10, 2012 / NicaNews

Alright BWCM friends we need a GOD size effort. I know many of you have already contributed to the relief in the NorthEast but we need to do it one more time. FedEx has given us the use of a tractor trailer to haul relief supplies to NJ. We will park the trailer at North Roanoke Baptist beginning at noon on Monday and we plan to leave around noon on Thursday. I'm asking each of you to go to your pastor and ask him to make an announcement and see what your church can do. If every church in the Roanoke valley brought in one truck load we can fill this trailer to the GLORY of God. We can use new and gently use clothes, coats, blankets, diapers, cleaning supplies and bottled water. If you have any questions just message me and I'll get back to you.

If your unable to get supplies to Roanoke you or your church can go to our web site and donate to help offset the cost of travel for our construction teams

The truck will be at 6402 Peters Creek Rd, Roanoke starting noon Monday and will be there each day from 8AM until 5PM each day and we plan to leave for Sewell around noon on Thursday

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Help Send Relief to Hurricane Sandy Victims Today!

On November 5, 2012 / NicaNews

Hurricane Sandy Relief Effort

in Partnership with Because We Care Ministries

Let us begin by saying “THANK YOU” to everyone who helped load three large trailers with supplies for Hurricane Sandy relief in Sewell, NJ. WSLS Channel 10 has been covering the project and you can watch their report starting with the 6 PM news this evening.

Our work is not done. Don Gillette and his Because We Care Ministries team will be returning to Sewell, NJ later this week to continue their partnership with Fellowship Bible Church. This time they will be bringing donated items as well as helping to cut trees and cover roofs.

Here’s how you can once again help:

PRAY! Pray for the people of New York and New Jersey as they recover from this storm. Pray for the teams traveling to the area to provide relief – for safety and for opportunity.
Beginning today, you can drop donations off at the office of Building Integrity (7521 Hitech Rd) in Roanoke and at the Wal-Mart in Bedford. Donations needed include:

Diapers
Blankets
Non-perishable food
New and gently used clothing

Tomorrow beginning at 9:00 am, a BWCM trailer will be in our First Baptist Church parking lot accepting donations. The trailer will remain until 5:00 – 6:00 pm, or the trailer is full.

Volunteer! You can help pack these trailers. Volunteers are needed to load boxes and assist in packing the trailers for the trip.

Financially support their travels. BWCM needs to cover the cost of travel, food, and, in some cases, rooming. Many people in Sewell have offered their homes, but some rooming will be needed.

Spread the word! Help others in our area know of the need and the opportunities.

Please pray about what GOD would have you to do. Let’s all do our part to help!

First Baptist Church Roanoke

515 Third Street, SW

Roanoke, Virginia 24016

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Nica News 11/04

On November 4, 2012 / NicaNews

Deuteronomy 28

(ASV)28 And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of Jehovah thy God, to observe to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that Jehovah thy God will set thee on high above all the nations of the earth:

²and all these blessings shall come upon thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of Jehovah thy God.

Let me begin this by saying, "THANK YOU" to all the folks in the Roanoke Valley that helped us load 3 large trailers with supplies for hurricane Sandy relief in Sewell, NJ. I also want to give a big shout out to WSLS for covering the project and encourage you to watch their report starting with the 6 PM news on Monday.

One characteristic that stands out about the Acts 2 church is that all that believed were together. Last week I saw many churches in our area contribute to loading three trailers and also the church in NJ waiting for our arrival to unload, and the friends that gave us a place to stay Friday night. I love being apart of the family of GOD and watching the family work.

With that said we are planning to do it once more. Beginning Monday morning we will be packing a trailer at the office of BUILDING INTEGRITY (7521 Hitech Rd) Roanoke and the Wal-Mart in Bedford. We would like to take a load of clothing, diapers, blankets and nonperishable foods. Once more we will partner with the folks at Fellowship Bible Church in Sewell. We will also be working with Samaritans Purse in Linwood, NJ. with our construction team to cut trees and cover roofs.

Along with the things we are taking in the trailers this time we need financial support. We need to cover the cost of travel, food and in some cases rooming. The folks in Sewell have offered their homes and some of the team will stay with them but some of the teams will need to stay in motels.

Please pray about what GOD would have you to do. Its all about JESUS!!!!!!!!! In His Love, Donald and Pammie

Hurricane Relief

On November 1, 2012 / NicaNews

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On Thursday, Nov 1, 2012, Because We Care will have a trailer at the new Kroger on Orange Ave. in Roanoke, Virginia to load with non perishable food, water and cleaning supplies to take to Fellowship Bible Church in Sewell NJ for distribution in hurricane ravaged communities. Please, please help! Let’s pack the trailer! It’s pulling out at 5:00 am Friday morning.

About BWCM Ministries
Because We Care Ministries was founded in 2000 by Dr. Donald Gillette. We believe that when “God shows up, he shows off.” We stand amazed at what he is using the ministry to accomplish. BWCM is a Christian non-profit organization. The ministry is inter-denominational. Our mission is to evangelize the lost. We witness through various relief ministries to the people of Nicaragua.

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.

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 write to Donald, to discover if you can become part of this wonderful work

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On October 29, 2012 / NicaNews

Blessings to all……If there is anything I dislike more than this cold weather it has to be change. I'm very sure GOD is trying to teach me something because we are experiencing lots of changes these days. The big one today is when we left Nicaragua it was in the mid 90's and very comfortable. A couple of things that we are in the process of changing is our e-mail address and mailing address. Please help us with this transition by getting the information to the proper people in your organization. Be Blessed, Donald and Pammie

New E-mail donald@bwcm.org

new mailing address….PO Box 14132, Roanoke, VA. 24038

Nica News 10/28

On October 28, 2012 / NicaNews

Deuteronomy 15:11

(ESV) For there will never cease to be poor in the land. Therefore I command you, ‘You shall open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy and to the poor, in your land.

In just a few days Pam and I will complete our 12th year of service to our LORD in Nicaragua. Needless to say we have learned a lot and experienced many ups and downs. One of the most difficult things that we face on a daily bases is the amount of hunger that still exist in the Somotillo area. Two years ago we started a program at the training center that is a very bold step towards ending hungry. I praise GOD for all that have helped to get this program running and truly can see progress towards someday ending hunger in Nicaragua. With that said, the people of Somotillo are just as hungry today as they were 12 years ago.

Several years ago we started a program during the Christmas season where we purchase bags of food to distribute along with the gospel on Christmas day. That program is very simple, for $10.00 we purchase enough food to feed a family of 6 for a week. As of today we have collected $2100.00 which will help us purchase 210 bags, that means 1260 people will eat for a week. We have used the months of Sept. and Oct. to collect these funds and will order the food from a local vendor. Since we are very short of our desired goal we are going to extend our collections for another month. Please pray how you and your church can support this effort and be a blessing to many. In His Love, Donald and Pammie

Nica News 10/25

On October 25, 2012 / NicaNews

Our day in Nicaragua

My name is Micah Slaga, I am here in Nicaragua with my father and my brother Jack. I am 15 years old.

Today started off with prayer and breakfast. Then we started work at Casa de Shelly. First we started work on a wall for the rabbit pens, and then we cleared a field of leaves and branches. It was hard work and it was very hot. I drank a lot of water.

We then stopped, cleaned up and had lunch. Lunch was very good, I had three chimichangas. Then I played checkers with lots of people, including the local doctor. The doctor beat me many times in checkers because he was very good.

At 1pm, we left for the village Palo Grande, which was far away. We drove past San Francisco that we had visited yesterday. I saw some of the kids that I played with and spent time with yesterday. They were very happy to see us again, even though we only drove by.

When we arrived at village Palo Grande, I began playing Frisbee with some of the kids. I think they were between eight and sixteen. We played for a while, until they called that the food was ready.

We fed the village, and once again we had just enough. After we finished filling bowls, we got back on the truck and headed back to Somatillo. On the way back, we gave out the rest of our clothing, candy, toys and flip flops to the kids and people that were waiting on the sides of the road as we drove by. People waved back and were very happy that we were giving them things that we would perhaps consider everyday items. I was glad to be a part of the giving.

We arrived back at Casa de Shelly, relaxed for a bit then ate dinner.

This trip has been a very fun and lifelong experience. It will definitely change the way I think about things once I return home.

Thank you for reading about my day in Nicaragua. If you haven’t tried something like this before, it will be a great lifelong experience. You should come and try it!

Now I am off to play checkers with someone!

Nica News 10/24

On October 24, 2012 / NicaNews

Our day in Nicaragua

My name is Jack Slaga, I am here in Nicaragua with my brother and my dad. I am 11 years old.

Today I got up and had a very good breakfast. Then, headed out to the barn where I helped make rabbit trays. I helped my dad screw in rails to hold the trays, then I helped put the trays together. The wood here is very rough, and not like at home. But they are blessed to have it. It was very hot out today, I drank lots of water.

Then we headed in and cooled off for a little bit before lunch. Lunch was delicious!

$Description: D:\DCIM\100KZ915\100_2784.JPG$ In the early afternoon, we drove to a village called San Francisco. No, this was not in the USA. I played games there with lots of kids, like Frisbee and jump rope. The doctor was helping people that were sick. My dad and my brother gave out some candy. Some of the kids didn’t like the fireballs, they kept saying ‘muy picante’ and some spit them out. We also gave out some marbles and had marble races with a swim noodle that was cut in half. It was neat to see the smiles and happy kids.

After this I helped stir the soup while my dad spooned it into bowls. There were a lot of people in line. We had the perfect amount, because God provided just enough. Seeing them smiling to have the soup really makes me think differently about what I eat at home.

It began to rain, so we had to leave a little early. We handed out candy on the way out. There were so many who were hoping to get something, and we had just enough again. God is so good. Then we arrived back at the Casa De Shelly.

Thank you for reading my story, I hope you will think about coming here like I did. It is even better with your dad (and brother).

Adios Amigos!

Nica News 10/23

On October 23, 2012 / NicaNews

Our day in Nicaragua

My name is Matt Slaga, I am here again with my two sons, Micah and Jack. As a father, it is truly amazing to see your children step out in faith and work in the mission field.

Today we spent time at Corazon de Jesus School. The school is roughly 15 feet by 25 feet with a dirt floor. A green chalkboard leans against the wall inside, and 25 eager children were awaiting our arrival sitting quietly in their chairs. Even after we arrived, the children were still waiting obediently for instructions from their teacher. This to me truly showed the teaching and leadership abilities of the teachers, who do so much with so little.

Our first activity with the kids was a puppet show. The puppets sang for the children, followed by a short skit about the love of Jesus, and how he loves us unconditionally. After we cleared the front, a message about salvation using a toy bear was presented. Many children raised their hands to accept Jesus into their hearts, which was a truly uplifting experience. We then spent time with the kids and passed out small toys and some candy. To see the smiles on the children’s faces was such a gratifying experience. Jesus speaks truthfully when he says ‘It is better to give than to receive’.

It has been amazing to watch my children interact with other children on the mission field. The kids where we go are naturally drawn to others their own age, and they have been able to share the love and joy of Jesus, which for me, as a parent is so worthwhile.

Once again, if you have not experienced the mission field by yourself or with your children, I entreat you to try it just once.