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Revelation 17:14
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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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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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 Because We Care Ministries, Inc.
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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.
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P.O. Box 21806
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Because We Care Ministries, Inc.
P.O. Box 21806
Roanoke, VA. 24018
WWW.BWCM.ORG
Because We Care Ministries, Inc.
P.O. Box 21806
Roanoke, VA. 24018
WWW.BWCM.ORG
Acts 1:8
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(13) I shall lift up the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD.
(14) I shall pay my vows to the LORD, oh may it be in the presence of all His people.”
Thanksgiving. What do you think about when you hear the word Thanksgiving? Possibly, your mind connects with the year 1621 where “after the first harvest in a new world,” Governor Bradford of the Plymouth Colony invited the Pilgrims to keep a day of prayer, praise, and thanksgiving. On the other hand, maybe your memory carries you back into history, in 1863, after the bloody Battle of Gettysburg. After this battle, President Abraham Lincoln urged the nation to observe a day of prayer and thanksgiving on the last Thursday of November. Traditionally, you may think about the Thanksgiving meal with family and friends. Truly, thanksgiving triggers many memories for us.
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