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On February 9, 2012 / NicaNews

Acts 15: 36 “And after some days, Paul said to Barnabas, ‘Let us return and visit the brothers in every city where we proclaimed the word of the Lord, and see how they are.’”

A team composed of missionaries from Bedford and Charlottesville, Virginia have been here this week serving local villages. Today we visited El Patanal, a village that is planting a new church by Pastor Rinaldo. About half of the team has visited this village before. During our God Moments discussion, Dr. Donald mentioned that there have improvements in this village since the church was started. Praise the Lord for His work in the lives of these people. This is an encouragement to the Charlottesville team as this is their first visit to Nicaragua.

Pastor’s training took place at the training center today. 18 pastors from 16 different villages came to learn about how Jesus is revealed in the Pentateuch. The pastor’s wives were meeting to discuss common issues and to receive encouragement and love from each other and some of the pastor’s wives on the team. The team also watched the pastor’s children and shared the gospel with them. What a blessing to all involved!

Construction continues with the crew taking debris to the dump. They also took food and shared the gospel there. One seven year old on the team even shared his Goldfish crackers! It is inspiring to see children making the connection that if there is a need they have the God given ability to fill it.

Nicaragua is doing more for the team than the team could ever do for Nicaragua! Praise the Lord!

Dr and Mrs. Donald M Gillette
Because We Care Ministries, Inc.
P.O. Box 21806
Roanoke, VA. 24018
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Nica News 7, 2012

On February 7, 2012 / NicaNews

Tuesday night and another full day of service for the Lord is in the books.

Isaiah 55:10-11 “For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven and do not return there but water the earth,  making it bring forth and sprout,  giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater,  so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty,  but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it.

A wide array of work was done today, radio ministry with first time testimonies, construction work and gardening at the training center, Dr. Chris and Dr. Bill were in Honduras for day 2 of training 22 Pastors, which will continue tomorrow with 25 more Pastors for the next 2 days. This afternoon, we were blessed to go to El Pajuil, where we engaged the community. The locals laughed over orange eating contests, while many played soccer and all were fed, both food and the Gospel. All of the labor of the missionaries is simply watering the earth with the love of Christ, so that His word may not return empty and we are humbled to be here.

As we prepare to share our God moments, each one of us will have a special moment or for most, “moments”. You know, that moment in time when things seem to stand still, your vision is crystal clear and you are all but certain Jesus is standing by your side. It’s sometimes called “walking in the scriptures” and it’s an amazing moment, and they happen every day here in Nicaragua. Actually, they happen ever day; everywhere, but sometimes we are just too busy to see them.

Dr and Mrs. Donald M Gillette
Because We Care Ministries, Inc.
P.O. Box 21806
Roanoke, VA. 24018
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Nica News 2/6

On February 6, 2012 / NicaNews

After 2 long days of travel to Nicaragua, our team arrived in Somotillo just in time for a hot dinner on Sunday evening! After a good night sleep we were ready to get to work Monday morning! We have a big team from Virginia! We have a group from Portico Church in Charlottesville and from Bedrock Church in Bedford! It is so exciting to see that almost half of the team is here on their very first mission trip! So awesome to see their excitement and enthusiasm to serve the people of Nicaragua!

What an awesome day on the mission field today! Starting with a 6 am wake up call that was surprisingly quiet compared to Donald’s normal banging on the door! Pastor Bill and Pastor Chris headed out to Honduras for pastor training for 2 days. We continue to pray for their time in Honduras. We have received word that they have 20 pastors that have showed up for training! That is an incredible testimony to God’s grace! After a yummy breakfast, a group of team members headed off to the radio station to share their testimonies! The rest of us stayed at the Casa and listened as they shared their testimonies! We even got to hear part of the team sing Revelation Song over the radio! One of the younger team members shared her testimony for the first time as a first time missionary! It was a precious moment! Donald mentioned that she was no longer one of the 90% of Christians that have never shared their faith! Many firsts were happening today! I always love to hear Donald’s “Hallelujah” after each person shares on the radio! I believe it echoes what each of us are feeling as we listen!

After the radio ministry we got to work on The Training Center! With such a large team we were able to accomplish a lot today! The ladies got to work chopping the veggies for the stew, while other team members worked hard on the office building, and worked cleaning up sticks and rocks from around the property! Most of the team was covered in layer of dirt by late morning! After a quick cleanup, we ate lunch and got everything ready for the village ministry!

We headed out for Villa Esperanza this afternoon! With the trucks packed full of clothes, toys, food, candy and missionaries, we headed out with hearts full of anticipation! The whole team immediately began to light up as we threw out clothes and toys to the people standing by! The joy on their faces as they saw how much it meant to the people here was incredible. When we arrived in the village, everyone began to work together to engage the villagers! From water balloons to soccer and nail painting and coloring, we worked hard to share Jesus with the people! The doctor was able to give out medication to the sick! As always, there was our super fun watermelon eating contest! The crowd cheered as they laughed and watched the kids eat! We ended our time in the village with feeding the people a hot stew. They lined up with their bowls or pots or whatever they could find to put their stew in! We left knowing that those precious people would go to bed tonight with a full stomach, but more importantly that they had been given the opportunity to know Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior and that several people prayed to receive Christ!

As we left today and as I write this I am reminded of Ephesians 2:10 that says “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do!” God has a plan for each of us and that plan includes good works! Whether that plan includes work in North America, Nicaragua or another part of the world, we must do what God created us to do, no matter what that is! Blessings to you as you follow Christ in whatever HE has planned for you!

Dr and Mrs. Donald M Gillette
Because We Care Ministries, Inc.
P.O. Box 21806
Roanoke, VA. 24018
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On January 29, 2012 / NicaNews

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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.”

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Nica News 1/17

On January 17, 2012 / NicaNews

Revelation 17:14

English Standard Version (ESV)

¹⁴ They will make war on the Lamb, and the Lamb will conquer them, for he is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those with him are called and chosen and faithful.”

     I need to start this letter by simply apologizing to all for complaining a little about being tired. I’m preaching through Isa. 53 on the radio in the mornings and when I look at all the suffering JESUS endured for me it literally broke my heart to think that I could complain just a little. I want to be found in the faithful, I know I’m call and I know that I’m chosen but sometimes I’m not as faithful as I could be.
     Another great day of service here at the training center and out in the field. It seems that when we have one small victory here at the training center there are two defeats that slow us down. We took a load of squash to the market to sell and no one had a clue what squash was or what to do with it. Lesson learned, research the local market and see what sells and is needed. We did manufacture 300 lbs of chicken feed from products grown here and added a little protein and vitamins which means we will save about $100.00 a month on our feed bill.
     This afternoon we went to La Ceibita (New Village) with the Dr and a load of food. Words really can’t describe the excitement and joy experienced by the mission team and the locals when the big trucks rolls in. These children had never experienced the water melon eating contest, water balloon toss or had their finger nails polished. Even more impressive is the fact that many had never heard the GOSPEL MESSAGE until today. What makes all that exciting is that a large number of men, women, boys and girls prayed to receive CHRIST. With all the fun we have engaging the village nothing can top KINGDOM BUILDING.    IHL, Donald and Pammie

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Nica News 1/16

On January 16, 2012 / NicaNews

Deuteronomy 24:19

“When you are harvesting your crops and forget to bring in a bundle of grain from your field, don’t go back to get it. Leave it for the foreigners, orphans, and widows. Then the LORD your God will bless you in all you do”

Tonight as I think about the energy that has been put into the production of different crops here at the training center this passage of scripture came to mind. We have turned the corner on a few fields and will certainly praise GOD for all that HE has done. Today several different vegetables were harvested and taken to the market to be sold. We don’t have to advertise the harvest

it seems our neighbors know before we do. When I look at this verse then I have to think its GODS way of providing.
So very thankful for everyone that has helped with this project. I think the next big challenge will be keeping the momentum that has started and continue on a steady course of growth. It now seems that our goal of having training classes by early summer is obtainable. (Prayers Please)
As excited as I am over the harvest here at the center, it doesn’t begin to compare to the joy in heaven over 3 teenagers and 1 adult man that prayed to receive CHRIST last night at Prince of Peace Baptist Church. Thankful that GOD allowed me to part of both harvest. IHS, Donald and Pammie

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Nica News 11/2012

On January 11, 2012 / NicaNews

Eph 6:10, Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might…..

     Well the teams are gone and the house (Casa De Shelly) is very quite. Pam and I are very thankful for a few days rest and preparation. Sunday we visited a church in Managua where I was privileged to preach the word and see 12 adults make professions of faith. Nothing more exciting than to watch the Kingdom of God grow and see GOD glorified. Please pray for Jesus is the Good Shepard church, they truly are a great group of believers.
     Today we had a new group of pastors come for a day of leadership training. Found out early this morning that some of the leaders were told the class started at 9 AM, others were told 9:30AM and the rest arrived around 10:15 AM. Things like that happen here all the time, it’s the Nica way. Found out after class that several of these men will be joining our regular classes that will start back in Feb. One thing that Pastor Diomedes was seeking to accomplish today was to build unity among the leaders.
     Later this afternoon Pam and I hooked the electrical cords to two machines we have purchased so the training center can produce food for the chickens and goats. Our teams last week built a new shed for the machines and today we saw them work. PRAISE YE THE LORD….We now have the capacity to grow and grind our on live stock feed. One more step in making the training center productive and sustainable. Our goal is to get the center where it can sustain itself and provide services to the community.   Tomorrow I’m filming a segment for the local TV about squash. It’s not grown here so I’m going to introduce the viewers to squash then we’ll look for a vendor in the market to sell our product. I can’t believe I’m doing this….It’s all about Jesus…
     Please pray for our WV team that will be traveling on Sat. IHL, Donald and Pammie

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On January 9, 2012 / NicaNews

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–Matthew 28:16-20

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Nica News January 5th

On January 5, 2012 / NicaNews

Today, the backpacking team returned to the Casa de Shelly. The first night we left for Mount El Bariador starting at 1,620 ft. We finally set our packs down at 2,800 ft after five hours of rolling hills. We set up camp outside the house where the previous team had visited year before. We found out that the solar bible reader that was left the previous year was still working and in use regularly. They told us that they meet every three days for church. Lots of people from the village came to the church service that night. We sang songs and Jonge preached. That night, we had a nice cool breeze from over the mountain to help us sleep. Then the next day, we hiked the rest of the way up to the summit of the mountain which was at 4,000 ft. God’s creation is unfathomable!! We could see the whole valley. After lunch we continued to another village called Por Vason. During the service, Jonge opened with Psalms 66:16 and several from the team shared what God has done in their life. It was so cool because a lot of the people there we not Christians, but they were listening very attentively to the testimonies. Because our team was diverse, every person listening could relate to one of our testimonies. After service we made balloon animals and gave out toys, toothbrushes, Bibles and food to the people and they loved it! The next morning we hiked to our next village called San Pedro, which was by far the largest village we had been in. The service that night was packed with people! Then the next day, we got up at 6:00am to go back to the Casa de Shelly. In total we hiked 17 ½ miles with a total accumulated ascent of 8,000 ft. We reached a lot of people and planted seeds in the hearts of many! The hikes were long and strenuous but we would all gladly do it again. Our team verse was 2 Corinthians 12:15 “I will most gladly spend and be spent for your souls.” We leave for Managua tomorrow challenged to share the gospel at home with the same overwhelming passion as we did here in Nicaragua.

Dr and Mrs. Donald M Gillette
Because We Care Ministries, Inc.
P.O. Box 21806
Roanoke, VA. 24018
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Nica News 1/04/2012

On January 4, 2012 / NicaNews

Today, Wednesday, January 04, 2012 we began our morning at 6 AM excited about what God had in store today. After breakfast four team members gave their testimony on the radio. We were then given work assignments to help support the ministry. Some were in the garden while others worked on the new office building. After lunch we headed to the village of Jinocuajo where the young men were engaged in kicking the soccer ball while the women and little girls had their nails painted and some colored. We shared the gospel with each group while Donald prepared soup for the village. The mothers and children lined up and seemed so appreciative for a warm meal. We passed out packages of beans and rice for future meals. As we drove home it was exciting to see children and adults run to the edge of the road to receive the clothes, dolls, flip-flops, and candy that we threw from the truck. What a blessing to share God’s love by this simple act of giving to those in such need. I am reminded that there are no language or boundary barriers when it comes to conveying the love of Jesus.

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