tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57792793272918072024-03-04T23:06:35.300-08:00gospel baptist missionGospelbchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08642154936963226410noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779279327291807.post-13497916077316757842023-08-29T06:36:00.004-07:002023-08-29T06:37:28.801-07:00Our Mission is.... <p><br /></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-a05f1f2f-7fff-b90a-e67a-dba727e947c2"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 22.5pt; margin-right: 33pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin: 0pt 33pt 0pt 22.5pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Each month, I usually try to give a brief update on our GBC mission families and their ministries. However, this time I am going to focus mainly on one country and the missionary we support, <Names Redacted for Security> in Pakistan.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 22.5pt; margin-right: 33pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin: 0pt 33pt 0pt 22.5pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Pakistan, a country that straddles the modern age and a time 200 years ago, is almost the last frontier of travel. Fascinating tribal culture, forts from by-gone days and stunning Himalayan mountain vistas are to be found. As well, with thanks to instability and insurgency, there is an ever present air of danger present.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 22.5pt; margin-right: 33pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin: 0pt 33pt 0pt 22.5pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">With only 3% of the total population (233.5 million) being non-muslim and then only 1% of that total being Christian, you get the idea of how tough it is living, witnessing and just surviving daily life in Pakistan.</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: 0.6em; vertical-align: super;">1</span></span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 22.5pt; margin-right: 33pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin: 0pt 33pt 0pt 22.5pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">This past August 16, in a nearby town, a Muslim man announced that local Christians had desecrated the Quran. What followed was a horrific time of attacks, beatings, and home burning/looting. Only after Pakistani army rangers were able to arrive did the violence stop.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 22.5pt; margin-right: 33pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin: 0pt 33pt 0pt 22.5pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">As these Christians lost everything, there is an urgent need to help and provide them with food and hygiene items. Brother <Names Redacted for Security> is not calling for vengeance or justice on the attackers but is asking for prayers for them and safety for the entire area.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 22.5pt; margin-right: 33pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin: 0pt 33pt 0pt 22.5pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Please contact me for how you can help.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 22.5pt; margin-right: 33pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin: 0pt 33pt 0pt 22.5pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Moving along… The report out of Mexico City from Ed Hoagland (GBC supported) is that their summer crusades saw around 675 people saved. They are currently doing the follow up… getting the saved as well as the unsaved to their services. As well, August 26 saw 18 churches working to fill an auditorium of 5,000 with many there being unsaved. GBC had an impact on these works as the monies raised during our VBS was sent to Ed and the ministries there! Pray for our God to be honored and many will see the true need for our Savior.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 22.5pt; margin-right: 33pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin: 0pt 33pt 0pt 22.5pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Ed's prayer request reminds me of Proverbs 29:18… "Without a vision, the people perish." Make Jesus your vision, your focus, your intent. For when we are faithful, He is glorified!</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 22.5pt; margin-right: 33pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin: 0pt 33pt 0pt 22.5pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">So GBC family, look around you today and know that time is rapidly drawing to a close. As it's not only the big things God uses, let us look for small daily opportunities to glorify Jesus as there is nothing too small, too difficult, or too mundane to our Lord and Savior! Humbly, all glory and honor to Jesus!</span></p><br /><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 22.5pt; margin-right: 33pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin: 0pt 33pt 0pt 22.5pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Mission Fact:</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> We all know about Hudson Taylor, founder of the China In Land Mission, but do you know Charles Thomas Studd, or "CT" as he was known by? His father became a believer during a Moody/Sankey crusade in England around 1870-1875. CT accepted Christ while his family was hosting a visiting preacher. Later, CT would travel to China with Hudson Taylor, India and eventually the Congo starting God honoring ministries. He would later state… "What is all the fame and flattery worth… when a man comes to face eternity?"</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: 0.6em; vertical-align: super;">2</span></span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> Think on that. Let it temper our mission while there is still time.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 22.5pt; margin-right: 33pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin: 0pt 33pt 0pt 22.5pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: 0.6em; vertical-align: super;">1</span></span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">August, 2023 prayer letter: David Ibrahim, Village to Village Ministries</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 22.5pt; margin-right: 33pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin: 0pt 33pt 0pt 22.5pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: 0.6em; vertical-align: super;">2</span></span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Wikipedia. Biography and Life of Charles Thomas Studd </span><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span></p><br /><ul style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 4.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-right: 37.5pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-wrap: wrap; vertical-align: baseline;">Bob Idacavage, Missions Director</span></p></li></ul></span><p> </p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779279327291807.post-33242070927621705972022-12-27T10:49:00.004-08:002022-12-27T10:49:27.065-08:00It's That Time!Here I am sitting at home anticipating warmer weather (it's Christmas morning with temperatures around mid 20's). We as a people take luxuries as a right sometimes. For this cold attack has frozen my water pipes so now I am praying for a heat wave to thaw them out. As I think on my"problem", I am reminded of the late David and Elwanda Fields who for decades worked among African peoples in Kenya, East Africa. Their ministry goes on with pastors they trained thus ministering daily… all during a drought in East Africa going on over 4 years. And I growl about a few hours with frozen pipes? <br /><br /><br />That glimpse at the work in Kenya is just one of many ministries GBC supports worldwide. With New Years now upon us, let us take a moment to look at, remember and pray for all of our mission family.<br /><br /><br />Chestley Howell in Columbia, South America: He has been busy to say the least. On a recent survey trip to western Columbia, Chestley and his entourage looked for locations to start churches, worked on the actual cost of building a church and went down river to see if they could have a mission extension down stream. But the high mark was the 5 youth who were saved at a camp he was working at. The 5 were there directly due to Chestley teaching them in an English class.<br /><br /><br />Bret and Faith Anderson doing work in Santander, Spain: From language school to daily meetings with local folk, Bret tells of countless opportunities to witness to neighbors and friends. Not all contacts he, or we for that matter, that are made are done in church or a church function. Don't let opportunity to help and witness to someone pass you by.<br /><br /><br />Bibles International is a part of Baptist Mid-Missions of Cleveland, Ohio. Jim and Jenna Wright are just one family working diligently to get all languages into a translated Bible. To date, there are 46 completed projects (read: completed translations) with another 46 in the works. This has impacted 16 countries and over 135 million people.1 Remember, there are slightly over 8 billion people in today's world with 1,700 languages. <br /><br />Only 636 have a completed Bible in their native language.<br /><br /><br />Freedom House in Greensboro will be opening its third thrift store very soon. It will be located on Battleground Ave. All monies raised go to helping women and children from abused situations. They also assist opioid addicted individuals.<br /><br /><br />Obedience to God's Word is always the right thing to do no matter what is asked of us. So continue to work hard. Remember, God may be teaching you to step out in faith. For God uses ordinary people such as Gideon (see Judges 6) to fulfill large tasks. Whether it be near or far, the battle is the Lord's. Don't try to carry it yourself, but do give God all the glory!!<br /><br /><br /><br />Mission Fact: GBC supports the Winston-Salem Rescue Mission. Calendar year 2022 saw them supply over 50,000 meals as well as 20,000 nights of safe shelter.2 Let us continue to keep our eye on Jesus and work while there is still time.<br /><br /><br />1BMM:Bibles International newsletter 2022<br /><br />2WS Rescue Mission. prayer letter/statement December,2022 <br /><br /><br />Bob Idacavage, Missions DirectorUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779279327291807.post-18930921794000724562022-10-26T08:08:00.004-07:002022-10-26T08:08:56.595-07:00No Retreat <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">New Jersey singer Bruce Springsteen wrote a song in the 80's telling his story of rising up and continuing on. Now I am not here to promote any secular singer/songwriter but Mr. Springsteen's message does help lay a foundation for our lives. For we are to continue on despite circumstances. I realize that it's easier said than done but lean on this... "He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." Deut. 31:8. There is reassurance if there ever was any.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">That said, let's get going. There is a lot going on at GBC and elsewhere with our missionaries. First of all, I hope you got to hear Jeff Smith, the Cowboy Preacher, speak at the Bible Conference. He is an excellent example of God using a unique skill set to reach the lost. What unique ability do you have that can be used for the Lord? Keep in mind that our mission field is right in front of us as well as in Africa, Argentina, and England.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Still close to home: events such as the Fall Festival and the various outreach ministries to the high school students and the Burmese children are mission events focusing on our neighbors and the city of Greensboro. We will be accountable for opportunities to help people and how we did or did not join in. That's a somber, sobering thought, huh?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ok then… the Samaritan's Purse Shoebox collection will be over November 13. That is only a couple weeks away. As well, the people of Kentucky are still picking up the pieces from the epic flooding that hit them recently. There is a planned collection time for them of gently used clothing, household articles and other items. More on this soon.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">As we ease into winter here in North Carolina, missionaries Daniel Elmer family and our own Bryant Crane family in South Africa prepare for summer. Both ministries saw them on furlough this past summer but the work continued. They report baptisms as well as professed salvations! Bryant asks for prayers and wisdom as they search for a car to replace the one now in use.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Chris and Faith Anderson returned to Romania in early September and hit the ground running. Their home upkeep, coffee shop ministry and schooling of the children seems overwhelming but they continue on moving forward… no retreat.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">There is so much more to report. Please see a Mission Mediator or myself for more info or to point you in the right direction on how to get it.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I opened by telling you about the Bruce Springsteen song. The actual full title is "No Retreat No Surrender".</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 0.6em; vertical-align: super;">1</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> We need to apply that song title to our lives work for Christ. Remember, we do not need to be perfect to be useful. Just be available! Know your foundation, then trust, then continue on for He will never falter who has called us! Humbly, all honor and glory to our Lord and Savior Jesus!!!</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Mission Fact: </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Though GBC does not directly support any mission work in Afghanistan, it still is a country in desperate need of the Gospel. The total number of Christians in Afganistan is currently estimated at between 15-20,000 according to the International Christian Census. Almost all Afgan Christians are converts from Islam.</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 0.6em; vertical-align: super;">2</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Let us not in our daily lives forget these brothers & sisters for Christ died for all of us.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 0.6em; vertical-align: super;">1</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">"No Retreat No Surrender". 1986. </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Born in the USA, Bruce Springsteen</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 0.6em; vertical-align: super;">2</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Christianity in Afghanistan</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Wikipedia, August 2021</span><br /><br /><span id="docs-internal-guid-c11c6ed5-7fff-039c-e184-cb7abb4e63a0"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Bob Idacavage, Missions Director</span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779279327291807.post-44907455504560944972022-09-28T10:53:00.001-07:002022-09-28T10:53:27.502-07:00Why Wait? <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin: 0pt 55.5pt 0pt 22.5pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The apostle Paul wrote "I have learned in whatever state I am in, therewith to be content." (Phil. 4:11) Now Paul was not talking about the state of New Jersey or Texas but rather where he was in his life's work/journey… could be anywhere physically. On this thought, Paul was not telling us to be docile or lazy. Quite the contrary.</span></p><p><b id="docs-internal-guid-9eca19be-7fff-9928-9015-108797f65d92" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin: 0pt 55.5pt 0pt 22.5pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">All of us can bring to mind various situations that slow our work for God down. Most are valid reasons yet not insurmountable. For instance: many of us are up there in age. Louise Champlin (Surinam) has been on the mission field for around 80 years and still working for our Lord. She started memorizing Bible verses at age 4 which she still uses.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin: 0pt 55.5pt 0pt 22.5pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin: 0pt 55.5pt 0pt 22.5pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Which brings me to (and a lot closer to home) one of our own, Kaylee Millen. Kaylee is the daughter of Pete and Jessica Millen here at GBC. She had a desire to help our missionaries so she made crafts, small items and beautiful ornaments to sell. All the money raised has gone to Tabernacle Children's home in Greenville, SC. This is a GBC supported children's home of 24 young people and staff. This is a fantastic example of one of our young church members having a desire to help… and then doing something.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin: 0pt 55.5pt 0pt 22.5pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Opportunities are everywhere.</span></p><p><b style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin: 0pt 55.5pt 0pt 22.5pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Going overseas now. [names redacted] are from Pakistan. They have reported that as of this writing, about 60% of the country is under water due to epic monsoon rains. This has displaced around 55 million people. GBC will soon be having a donation period for Pakistan relief as a $25 donation will provide various food stuffs and hygiene essentials. More to come on this effort.</span></p><p><b style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin: 0pt 55.5pt 0pt 22.5pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">As you can see opportunities are literally everywhere. Need more proof? From a TransWorld Radio mailing: "How can I meet Jesus?" That was written by an Arabic listener. Seeing that our mission world/field/calling really is everywhere, what are we waiting for? To use the trendy catch phrase of a popular shoe brand… "Just do it."</span></p><p><b style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin: 0pt 55.5pt 0pt 22.5pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And finally, please contact me if you wish to be a mission mediator. This is one who contacts, on your timetable, one or more missionaries. Why? To encourage, pray for and generally uplift those here and abroad… so...</span></p><p><b style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin: 0pt 55.5pt 0pt 22.5pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Wherever we are, whoever we meet today may they see Jesus Christ in us! To God be the glory!</span></p><p><b style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin: 0pt 55.5pt 0pt 22.5pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Mission Fact: GBC supports not only foreign field missionaries but ministries here in the USA. From Kentucky to Winston Salem/Greensboro to High School ministries all are part of our family. Plan on attending the Bible Conference in 2 weeks as on October 16 and hear the Cowboy Preacher, Jeff Smith. He too is one of our mission family.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin: 0pt 55.5pt 0pt 22.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin: 0pt 55.5pt 0pt 22.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">- Bob Idacavage, Missions Director</span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779279327291807.post-41101746678022109072022-09-06T08:04:00.001-07:002022-09-06T08:04:20.687-07:00La Vie Dansante<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0pt 24pt 0pt 18pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">There is a plaque in my kitchen that states "Dance like noone is watching." Now exchange dance with the word "live" and you have a mantra to go by. As you probably know, we are in a tech filled society so deep that we often lose the personal contact with others. Facts, figures and pictures zoom around the globe in seconds yet we can't seem to witness, to the next door neighbor.</span></p><p><b id="docs-internal-guid-fe6fbdb7-7fff-3b7d-ca6f-2ebfdf74f039" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0pt 24pt 0pt 18pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tech is not intrinsically bad but the tech can lend itself to the habit of laziness. That is, being lazy talking to people one on one, face to face and heart to heart. It has become easier to Facebook something than to knock on a door and hand them a tract. Please understand that I am not against social media platforms. I am saying that we need to use all methods necessary to deliver the Gospel to a dying world! What other methods? Like praying without ceasing. Ask any of our missionaries what they covet most and they will say prayer; not a new smartphone, though they may use one.</span></p><p><b style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0pt 24pt 0pt 18pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Now some of our missionaries more recent updates and success stories: Dr. John Sircar in Islam-heavy Bangladesh reports their Bible College thrives as well as the 20 orphans they shelter and feed. Speaking of Bible Colleges… I hope you had the chance and pleasure to have heard Josh Florence in Papua New Guinea speak recently. They are in the process of building a Bible College and it is progressing well. He and family are presently on furlough in the USA.</span></p><p><b style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0pt 24pt 0pt 18pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ed and Anita Hoagland in Mexico gave a glowing report of their recently concluded summer camp program. They report 958 campers claiming salvation and over 375 baptisms through 5 camp events! So you see, people are coming to our Lord and we have a hand in it as we pray and give. Remember why we keep going on. "...who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth." </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0pt 24pt 0pt 18pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1 Timothy 2:4</span></p><p><b style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0pt 24pt 0pt 18pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Quick final note: Chestley Howell in Colombia, South America is to be married soon. Pray for them as they plan and continue to minister and work on a church plant in Bello, Colombia.</span></p><p><b style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0pt 24pt 0pt 18pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Warren Wiersbe wrote: “Unbelief says, ‘let's go back to where it's safe,’ but faith says ‘Let's go forward to where God is working.’</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 0.6em; vertical-align: super;">1</span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> That's the best way for us to be for our Lord. So let us continue to move forward in whatever manner God has for you; whatever tech device/platform you choose. Time is short… "And behold I come quickly." Rev 22:12. To God be the glory!</span></p><p><b style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0pt 24pt 0pt 18pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Mission Fact: This brief article mentions 4 countries where we support missionaries. The total population of those 4 countries are 355 million souls</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 0.6em; vertical-align: super;">2</span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Yes, the work is great and the reward greater.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0pt 24pt 0pt 18pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 0.6em; vertical-align: super;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0pt 24pt 0pt 18pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 0.6em; vertical-align: super;">1</span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Jordan River Rules. Robert J Morgan. pg 52</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0pt 24pt 0pt 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 0.6em; vertical-align: super;">2</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Wikipedia World Demographics 2022 </span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779279327291807.post-60815227787160474512022-05-31T11:54:00.000-07:002022-05-31T11:54:00.777-07:00Even So....<p> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Let me ask you this: What, if anything, can you change for lasting good? I'm not talking about temporal, momentary changes. Rather the things that matter for all eternity. As carnal, weak and short sighted beings we often only see no further than our immediate front. Time to expand, No?</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-a3431e6c-7fff-6962-afef-8bd6164b841c"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0pt 24pt 0pt 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0pt 24pt 0pt 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Memorial Day is upon us. A solemn day of remembrance, thankfulness and reflection on the sacrifices of others which allows us to gather and worship. Take it to an even higher plane and let us honor and remember our front line mission workers.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0pt 24pt 0pt 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0pt 24pt 0pt 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">GBC helps support over 60 field missionaries, active and retired, from Alaska to Zambia, Africa. They have the same trials, COVID issues, back aches and budget problems we all have. As well as other problems we will never see or fully understand.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0pt 24pt 0pt 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0pt 24pt 0pt 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">There is a need for security in our lives, as well, an inherent need for encouragement. This Missions Minute is an intro to just that. Let us as a church body rise up and encourage our 60 plus missionaries and ministries who we call our "mission family". All it takes is a willingness to contact 1, 2, or more missionaries and initiate a dialogue. See what they go through, what are their specific concerns and obstacles and how can we at GBC pray for them. Remember my initial question to you? What can we do and promote for lasting change? This is something we all can do. Let us be a praying church body that uplifts and remembers these hard working people who strive to spread the Gospel. More to come.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0pt 24pt 0pt 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0pt 24pt 0pt 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Time to be more specific. I mentioned GBC supports individuals and families of missionaries all over the world. Ten of these missions are in Central, South America as well as the Caribbean region. Should I give you a pop quiz and asked..."What is the capital of Surinam?" (hint: It's not $42.00) Would you know? or "what is Peru known for?" Not trying to confuse, boggle or perplex anyone here. Just want to make the point that we support families in Surinam and Peru and that 25% of our church budget goes to missions. Shouldn't we be aware of where it is going? All this centers around effective and timely communication. Again, this leads back to my request to the church body to help contact the missionaries we support.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0pt 24pt 0pt 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0pt 24pt 0pt 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">As we remember our service members who sacrificed themselves for our benefit; let us remember all of our missionaries, mission boards, and ministries home and abroad. For we are all in it for life. Always, always, all glory and honor to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!!!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0pt 24pt 0pt 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0pt 24pt 0pt 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Mission Fact: Almost half a billion people live in South and Central America and more than 600 million live in Latin America (Mexico and Caribbean)</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 0.6em; vertical-align: super;">1</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> The 10 missionaries we support have their work cut out for them. Pray! For with God nothing is impossible.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0pt 24pt 0pt 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0pt 24pt 0pt 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 0.6em; vertical-align: super;">1</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">JakubMarian.com</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Population Density/Source World Bank</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0pt 24pt 0pt 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Bob Idacavage, </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0pt 24pt 0pt 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Missions Director</span></p></span><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779279327291807.post-51778778504232334822022-01-26T07:13:00.003-08:002022-01-26T07:13:36.767-08:00Work Ahead<p> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify; white-space: pre-wrap;">We often forget that the Lord's imminent return can be at any moment. James 5:8 says..."the coming of the Lord draweth nigh." Need we any further reason to get moving? to serve? to humble ourselves and serve the Lord?</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-948e062b-7fff-297b-a8c2-2a15fad86f0f"><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0pt 19.5pt 0pt 22.5pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">As 2022 moves along, numerous opportunities have risen to serve.Always remember the mission field is everywhere,it's every person and every moment.With that in mind, what are we waiting for?Occupy our time with others' needs.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0pt 19.5pt 0pt 22.5pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">There are many avenues of service here at GBC directly. Everything from maintenance, cleaning, nursery, choir, greeters, the Burmese ministry, GriefShare, and more .All is mission work when done for our Lord's glory. Pray and find your calling… then jump in!</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0pt 19.5pt 0pt 22.5pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Moving along to a more traditional concept of missions:</span></p><br /><ol style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-right: 19.5pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dexter Kirby on St. Vincent/Grenadines writes that "we have renewed our in person services and seen an uptick in the number of people attending." This was info from his last prayer letter post volcanic eruption.</span></p><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-right: 19.5pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-right: 19.5pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Bibles International (BI): They have been translating the Word for over 40 years now. Check out their web site at </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">www.biblesint.org</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> for the list of ongoing works. GBC supports a BI Representative, Jim Wright and family.</span></p><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-right: 19.5pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-right: 19.5pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Andrew Garcia/family to Honduras continue to raise support. Currently at 34% plus</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 0.6em; vertical-align: super;">2</span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. He is trusting in God for security so writes… "True safety is found in God." We all can lean on that.</span></p><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-right: 19.5pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-right: 19.5pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Trans World Radio (TWR): Their program TWR360 started in 2013 and today is heard in over 1,000 languages. It is a web portal with the biggest number of visits coming from India, the US, Ukraine, Bangladesh, and Brazil</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 0.6em; vertical-align: super;">3</span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p></li></ol><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0pt 19.5pt 0pt 22.5pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Flashback time.... "Your mission… should you decide to accept it.." This was the opening line from the weekly TV show "Mission Impossible". Well,it doesn't work for us. It is too late to decline your mission once you accept Jesus as Savior. Let God show you a plan and then execute that plan until God directs otherwise. I encourage you to pray without ceasing and follow God's guidance. We should have the greatest sense of urgency to proclaim the Gospel to both Jews and Gentiles each day. We can do no more than that nor any less. To God be the glory! </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0pt 19.5pt 0pt 22.5pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0pt 19.5pt 0pt 22.5pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Mission Fact:</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> As of November, 2021: There are 7.9 billion people in the world. Unreached people groups (UPG) make up 41.5% of the world's population. UPG means they have had zero exposure to the Gospel in any form</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 0.6em; vertical-align: super;">4</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Now is not the time to be idle… There's work ahead.</span></p><br /><ol style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-right: 19.5pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">United Nations statistics/www.worldometers.info</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-right: 19.5pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Garcia Family prayer letter/Fall 2021</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-right: 19.5pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">TWR360 Facts December, 2021</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-right: 19.5pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">joshuaproject.net. November, 2021</span></p></li></ol></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779279327291807.post-1213292926618319822021-11-30T08:15:00.004-08:002021-11-30T08:15:35.701-08:00Look Back… Go Forward<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">It is appropriate that Thanksgiving and Veterans Day are so close to each other. We all need to be thankful for the veterans now and in the past who sacrificed for our freedom, lifestyles, and relative ease of modern living.</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-01775d7f-7fff-cdf7-4658-01e0c9d14682"><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">One of the greatest freedoms we have is the license to worship Jesus openly. This is why we live. So think on this… if you are saved and truly practicing your beliefs, you too are a veteran. That being a veteran of the life and freedom Jesus died to provide for us. Military veterans sacrificed for freedoms and Jesus sacrificed himself for ALL mankinds freedom.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Lot to report here: Jim and Carol West (UK) are in their 87th year now. God can use the "old-sters" as well as the youngsters. From the Philippines… Margarito Cabrera reports that they had 22 baptized this year with more planned. Margarito also mentioned several new converts. And from Surinam, South America… remember Ethan Champlin, that was here a few months ago? He mentioned raising funds for radio towers to get the Word out through the jungle. Well, funds are there for the towers and they are awaiting His provision of additional equipment needed. Progress!</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Staying in South America: Chesley Howell is about 1 month away from departing for the mission field of Columbia. Pray for a smooth transition at this hectic time. Josh and Allie Miller along with new baby Corban are on the verge of leaving for Peru. Passage funds are still needed. Bret Anderson and family are adjusting to the culture and language of Spain. They have been there for several months now. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">GBC supports 2 missionaries in Israel. Both are at the epicenter of major religions, cultures and end time events. May they have numerous opportunities for effective witnessing. Chris and Faith Anderson in Mangalia, Romania continue to raise funds for their ministry house.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">On a broader scale: mission board ABWE had 82 new mission appointees last year to more than 20 countries. As well, 3 new fields opened. ABWE now has 1000 missionaries in 70 countries.</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 0.6em; vertical-align: super;">1</span></span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Each bullet statement above has much more background info to it. Please note that these are only a few of our mission family here at Gospel. Always remember they live rich, dynamic lives yet are subject to illness, flat tires and bad weather… just like us. Pray for them, reach out however you can and remember… time is short… eternity beckons.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In closing, General George Patton had an uncle killed during Pickett’s Charge at Gettysburg. On his tombstone is the quote… "In Christ Alone, Perfectly Content". How true… how true. As always, humbly we give God all the glory!</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 0.6em; vertical-align: super;">1</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">ABWE International. / Year in Review</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Mission Fact:</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> About 227,000 long term missionaries went to the field in 2020. This is down from 430,000 in 1970. That is a 47% drop and that is all denominations claiming to be Christian. Many factors are to blame such as a rise in short term service, governmental politics and a changing financial world.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Delusia Sage journals/International Bulletin of Mission Research</span></p></span><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779279327291807.post-77885084495357407592021-11-01T13:41:00.001-07:002021-11-17T13:44:40.731-08:00Ngepi<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Our life can be so hectic. It will be Christmas as soon as you finish reading this brief article… well, almost. Yet we have the same amount of hours and minutes each day as there has been since Adam and Eve. So let's reshuffle our priorities and make every minute count.</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-5c9b854a-7fff-776f-8527-3e177f926ef9"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Busy we are, here at GBC. Our church family here and abroad have been seeing fantastic things getting done for Christ. Such as.....</span></p><br /><ol style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">October 16 saw our fundraiser for Chris and Faith Anderson (Romania).This will be an ongoing project through February 2022 as we help raise funds for them to purchase a ministry house in Mangalia, Romania.</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /><br /></span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">K.W. to Israel reports a 98 year old woman receiving Christ as her Messiah! It is never too late!</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /><br /></span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">World Vision (GBC supported) responded to emergencies other than the pandemic in 48 countries. That is over 27 million people assisted.</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Let us lift up our missionaries, their Mission boards and ourselves for opportunities to serve… "watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints." Ephesians 6:18 </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Now another foreign work we support…</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /><br /></span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Josh Florence and family in Papua, New Guinea reports having several specific needs met by their supporting churches. Nothing is impossible for our God! Josh also tells about 4 believers baptized… it was their first baptism at the new church.</span></p></li></ol><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">So you see; God is ever working, ever present and so ever loving to us. Thus remain committed and remain focused. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I mentioned earlier how quickly Christmas was approaching. Don't wait till the last moment to shop… don't wait till the last moment to get working for Jesus with whatever He has put to you to do. For He is coming back. That is a fact: not an opinion.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Note: We are about a month out from the Kentucky trip via Covenant International. Please clean out those closets and get usable, clean clothing and housewares to the church. More on this coming by way of announcements.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Did you notice the title of this Missions Minute? It is an African word from a village in Namibia. It means "Get a life". The only life really worth getting is one with Jesus. To God be the Glory!!</span></p><br /><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Mission Fact: </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">William Carey (1761-1834) is known as the father of modern missions. A skilled linguist, writer and printer, Carey was a self motivated learner who taught himself Latin, Hebrew, and Greek. He influenced many to go to the mission fields… especially India. A true hero of the faith, William Carey translated numerous languages into the native tongue. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">What Christians Want to Know: 10 Famous Missionaries</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p></span><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779279327291807.post-27481025608556012292021-09-30T08:09:00.005-07:002021-10-12T16:08:07.410-07:00Look Up!....and Drive On!<p> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Well, it's officially autumn and that brings with it a very busy schedule. Such as my beloved Philadelphia Eagles taking on the rest of the NFL, raking tons of leaves and on the horizon Christmas. So much will be happening that Christmas planning is not a priority just yet, but our mission fundraiser October 16 is! Please pray you can help… help is always good… and come out to support our missionaries to Romania, Chris and Faith Anderson. </span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-934f19b2-7fff-45fb-fa75-5945ce9c4b36"><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Yes, we are busy and our schedule is getting more crowded. Yet think about our missionaries and their hard working mission boards. For instance:</span></p><ol style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Scripture Memory Mountain Mission (Camp Nathanael) </span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">in Kentucky saw 20 individuals saved this past summer. Now they follow up, disciple and encourage.</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dexter Kirby on St Vincent Island (Grenadines) had their world rocked with a volcano eruption/disruption of daily life in April. Many people there lost their homes, livestock and hope. He writes that the ministry goes on and that people are being helped via the church he pastors.</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Andrew Garcia (Honduras bound) continues to raise support as they were recently blessed with 6 more supporting churches.</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Family to the Pamiri people group; The husband has had a difficult time this summer as while on furlough, his youngest brother drowned in a tragic accident. This set him back but today he and family are back in mountainous Central Asia. Pray for this family as the God of the universe strengthens them daily.</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">ABWE mission board (of which GBC supports several missionaries) reports 82 new missionaries left for the field between late 2020 and now. Pray for a rich harvest from their respective fields of work. Recall that there are 2.9 billion people who have never heard the gospel!</span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 0.6em; vertical-align: super;">1</span></span></p></li></ol><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Think on this… Brazil 2010; a man named Jenuan is exposed to something contagious. Today he has "infected" at least 32 people who are spreading it on 4 continents. It's not a disease but the cure! For Jenuan was introduced to Jesus! He went on to start a Brazilian run and supported mission board and today has 32 missionaries in 12 countries.</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 0.6em; vertical-align: super;">2</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Let us always remember that the mission field is right outside our doors as well as in Brazil, Romania, and every place in between.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">So "O thou that hearest prayers, unto thee all flesh comes" Psalm 65:2 </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 8.5pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">KJV</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Never lose faith in the God who hears our prayers...". Let everything that has breath praise the Lord"! Psalm 105:6 </span></p><br /><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Mission Fact:</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Per mission board Advancing Native Missions, there are 4,100 people groups in South Asia. By their statistics, 3,682 of that number are still considered unreached. Obstacles include but are not limited to, many languages as well as cultural practices, political systems and poverty. Remember… nothing is impossible for our God!!</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 0.6em; vertical-align: super;">3</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1: ABWE Annual Report 2020. page 3</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2: ABWE year 2015. Fact Sheet page 30 Issue 4</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">3: ANM Official Guide, 2021</span></p></span><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779279327291807.post-42508359939893499492021-08-26T09:17:00.003-07:002021-08-26T09:17:30.040-07:00 Opportunity.... Grab It!<p><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">In honor of heading back to school we will now have a pop geography quiz. </span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-2c5a0f03-7fff-2f70-65ef-09ffab0c9065"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-right: 13.5pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">First question: What is the capital of Romania? </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-right: 13.5pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Second question: What famous mythical character called Romania home?</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-right: 13.5pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How many of you reading this wish they got in on the ground level of buying stock in Apple? or Google? or Facebook? Would have been a pretty good return for your initial investment. Opportunities in front of you, not acted on, are opportunities lost. The world of missions has opportunity; we need to move on them or they will pass us by.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-right: 13.5pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Often we think of missions being "out there somewhere". Well, GBC has several members of our church "out there". Chris and Faith Anderson are working hard at this very moment in Mangalia, southeastern Romania. It is located on the Black Sea thus a bit of a mecca for vacationers.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-right: 13.5pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Modern Romania is only about 160 years old in the sense of the term yet is quite diverse. Physically it is ⅓ mountainous; ⅓ forested and ⅓ city-town and farms. Most of the population is ethnic Romanians with the main religion being Romanian Orthodoxy.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-right: 13.5pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">On the world history scene, Romania was liberated from Nazi Germany in 1944 and became a satellite of the Soviet Union in 1948. However, with the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1989, we now see Romania in NATO '04 and in the EU '07. Big changes for them as the opportunity to spread the Gospel opened up.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-right: 13.5pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Chris and Faith have an ongoing church ministry in Mangalia as well as a coffee shop ministry. This summer has them (and their family of 7 children) keeping quite busy with Faith leading a girl's Bible study. As well, they lead a Bible study in a nearby village… church on Sunday's… as well as keeping up with a busy, busy home life. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-right: 13.5pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Understandably, much goes on at their home. They even have a youth group meet at their home. Needs are there as an opportunity arose in the recent past for them to obtain a ministry house. Now this house would be multi-functional thus a real boost to their ministry. The GBC staff is planning a fundraiser in mid-October on a Saturday to help the Anderson's raise the ministry house funds needed. Please pray about helping that day or at least attending and having some fun… and good food… .with us. More to follow on this soon!! Look for it!</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-right: 13.5pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">So you see… opportunities do come along knocking on your door. We as a church body recently sang the hymn "Build My Life" on a Sunday morning. In part, the lyrics spoke out saying… "Lead me to those around me". Maybe we can't go to Mangalia, Romania today but we can help our brothers and sisters there by praying, coming out in October to the fundraiser and never stopping giving our Lord and Savior all the Glory!!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-right: 13.5pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-right: 13.5pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Mission Fact:</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> The population of Romania has steadily declined in the last several years. This is partly due to a declining birth rate but migration to western countries is the primary reason. This is a trend being seen in many former Soviet Bloc countries.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-right: 13.5pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Answers to the quiz:</span></p><ol style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-right: 13.5pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Bucharest</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-right: 13.5pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Count Dracula of Transylvania</span></p></li></ol><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-right: 13.5pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">All Romanian facts, figures and information is credited to Wikipedia and Britannica: Romania Facts. 2020.</span></p></span><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779279327291807.post-12891104098074100962021-08-11T10:56:00.000-07:002021-08-11T10:56:13.283-07:00 Step It Up<p><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">I can recall while on a long march during my army days, our sergeant extolling us to "step it up or you WILL be left behind." He was attempting to motivate us to work harder, push on and not to quit. Let me encourage you to continue on as we get the saving knowledge of Jesus out to a dying and lost world.</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-532f4fe8-7fff-2ad4-70f2-a0111b67984d"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-right: 13.5pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I receive many mailings, emails and info from mission boards and other sound Christian organizations. All tell a worthwhile story or of a need. However, I love to read about the victories we as Christians can claim.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-right: 13.5pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For instance: Advancing Native Missions (ANM) reports that from 2016 to 2020, 103,000 Bibles were distributed in North Korea... yes, that North Korea. From Vietnam; 3 unique people groups are hearing the Gospel for the first time. From Mongolia: in 1994 there were fewer than 10 proclaiming Christians in the whole country, today in 2021, there are over 50,000 Christians.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 0.6em; vertical-align: super;">1</span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> From far away Bangladesh, John Sircar writes that the government has shut down train service and long distance buses. Despite these inconveniences, John states they are still building a pastors house and witnessing. They have difficulties we in America can only imagine. Dr. Sircar says "The Lord is so good. He is taking care of us."</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 0.6em; vertical-align: super;">2</span></span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-right: 13.5pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Moving along… every place where TWR (Trans World Radio) shares the gospel there are people who have never heard it. As well as those who need to be discipled, which is of eternal importance. From Yemen (where Christian missionaries are few and far between). "I found an episode of your broadcast (TWR). So, would you tell me about this God you are talking about?"</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 0.6em; vertical-align: super;">3</span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> That was from a listener in Yemen. GBC supports Duane Gow (TWR) as well.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-right: 13.5pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Taking a different tact here now. Closer to home: remember our VBS recently past? Well, that's a mission work right here in our backyard. The Burmese children ministry is another God honoring work that you don't have to travel too far to engage in. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-right: 13.5pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Let us never forget why we are here. Our main purpose in life is to honor and worship our Lord Jesus Christ. Be not afraid, though our time to witness will one day be past. "The Lord your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you." Deuteronomy 31:6. Nothing else needs to be said… lean on God's promise and step it up. Time is moving on rapidly. All Glory and honor to our Lord Jesus Christ!!!</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-right: 13.5pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Mission Fact: </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">As Josh and Allie Miller get set to head to Peru this December, the population there will have grown by 2,500 people... .per week.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 0.6em; vertical-align: super;">3</span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> It is a rapidly growing field needless to say. The Miller's are expecting child number 3 in August so please pray for a safe delivery and that they're plans for departure go on unabated.</span></p><br /><ol style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-right: 13.5pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Advancing Native Missions: Spring 2021 Impact Report. page 6 and 7</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-right: 13.5pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Prayer letter: June 2021. Dr. John Sircar</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-right: 13.5pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">TWR; spring info card. 2021</span></p></li></ol></span>Gospelbchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08642154936963226410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779279327291807.post-19026713508538078632021-07-05T08:06:00.005-07:002021-07-18T15:23:32.546-07:00 Remember <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12pt;">Ever been told that you are "living in past?" That's not a bad place to be unless you adamantly refuse to ever enter the present. As we remembered the Memorial Day weekend last month let us take a moment to contemplate how and why we are here.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12pt;">The "how" is sobering and often a somber thought. We take a minute to thank our veterans, thank our Lord and Savior for the one's who died for our freedoms and thank our Heavenly Father for the mission we are on. We express gratitude.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12pt;">The "why" is also right before us. For our mission of reaching the lost is not yet complete. We must drive on. No one said it would be easy... it's a lifetime of toil and sweat but the rewards are eternal. Let us never look back too very long as it is quite difficult to go forward using only the rear view mirror.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12pt;">Ecclesiastes12:13b "Fear God and keep His commandments; for this is the whole duty of man". There we have our marching orders. The word of God is clear so let's look at a quick update on some of our "troops "in the field.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 13pt; text-indent: -13.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12pt;">1. <span style="color: red;">(Name Removed) </span>in Israel wrote in March about heading to the town of Hebron to visit a Muslim family. Fairly routine event for someone living in Israel. However, since she last wrote Israel has been involved in a shooting war with the terrorist group Hamas. This is not a fairly routine event.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 13pt; text-indent: -13.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12pt;">2. Josh Miller/family are heading to Peru this fall. They are the most recent addition to our mission family.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 13pt; text-indent: -13.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12pt;">3. Chris and Faith Anderson in Romania reported in April of their intention to continue on with the purchase of the house they are in. This greatly aids the ministry effort. A sizable payment was due and the Lord saw fit to provide. Pray for the political and social atmosphere in Romania as events unfold.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 13pt; text-indent: -13.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12pt;">4. <span style="color: red;">(Name Removed) </span>to the mountain people of inland Asia. Visas were finally issued and as of this writing they are still on track to head back to Asia. Covid continues to slow their departure somewhat as testing and vaccinations must be in order.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 13pt; text-indent: -13.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12pt;">5. The volcano that erupted on St. Vincent (Grenadines) altered the ministry of Dexter Kirby but it did not end the on going work. The radio ministry and Bible College work continues. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 9pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12pt;">The late Dr. Jerry Falwell once said..."Nothing of eternal value is ever accomplished apart from prayer."<sup>1</sup> So true. Let us never slack off from this duty and may we never forget the sacrifices our honorable war dead made. For this allows us to continue on our appointed mission.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 9pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12pt;">We certainly live in some wild and often crazy times. This too will pass. However… the love and mercy Jesus rains does on us never will pass! To God be the Glory!!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12pt;">Mission Fact</span></b><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12pt;">: We live in tech filled world of over 8 billion people. Trans World Radio (Guam) has the capacity to reach almost half of those people... that's over 3 billion people. All of China, Micronesia, Malaysia and 2/3 of India are able to tune to the Good News of Salvation.... in their native language!<sup>2</sup><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 9pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12pt;">1-World Vision; spring 2021<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">2-TWR.org May 2021. page 5 of newsletter</span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779279327291807.post-61395575582577584052021-05-19T09:36:00.003-07:002021-05-19T09:36:46.044-07:00Mourning Time<p class="p1" style="color: #454545; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Recently I attended a funeral of a dear Christian lady. She died before her time so the funeral was a whirlwind setup, emotional and somber. Despite being a Christian of good example, it was a wakeup call to me, as none of us really knows what the next hour holds; thus the title of this Missions Minute, "Mourning Time".</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><p class="p2" style="color: #454545; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: start;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="color: #454545; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;">You may recall me stating that we need to get out of our comfort zone and witness. For our individual mission field is right outside our doors and includes everyone... every country. Lynne lived her life that way and I am grateful for the time I knew her.</p><p class="p2" style="color: #454545; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: start;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="color: #454545; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;">We are all aware that our missionaries face the same COVID trials, financial hurdles, and crazy weather patterns we do. However, are any of you waiting for a foreign government to allow you to return to your field of work? The S. family to Israel and KR to South Korea are waiting for just that. There are several others as well. Their visa applications are pending but progress has been made in both cases.</p><p class="p2" style="color: #454545; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: start;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="color: #454545; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;">Any of you ever experience an active volcano? Dexter Kirby and family on St. Vincent and the Grenadine Islands, is doing just that as of this writing. Dexter continues to minister to the people and has opened the doors of the Bible school there to shelter displaced locals. Our job is to declare, talk about, and share all about Christ. We have the fantastic privilege of talking about our eternal Christ, what He did for all mankind, and what He did for us personally. Look for those opportunities to be a missionary right here.</p><p class="p2" style="color: #454545; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: start;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="color: #454545; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;">Independent Faith Mission (IFM) has on their mission newsletter these words, "Standing Firm in Troubled Times". Their troubles are our troubles... all of which Christ says to bring to Him. Through Jesus we can stand firm! Pray for Dexter, the S. and K.R. families, and remember that our "mourning time" will soon turn to Morning Time, as Jesus returns! To God be the Glory!!</p><p class="p2" style="color: #454545; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: start;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="color: #454545; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;">Mission Fact: Over 100 people died in the minute or so it took you to read this brief article. Death is inevitable but where the soul spends eternity can be changed. We have work to do.<br /></p><p class="p1" style="color: #454545; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="color: #454545; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;">Bob I. - Missions Director</p></div><br /></div>Gospelbchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08642154936963226410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779279327291807.post-74540387056339028162021-04-14T12:56:00.000-07:002021-04-14T12:56:00.768-07:00 Sprung Spring<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">With winter in our rear view mirrors now and Easter Sunday soon upon us, let us take a minute to reflect on the calling we all have. That calling is the one to serve our God, to glorify Him in everything and to persevere/drive on till it is over. The entire world is the mission field as no place is exempt from sin. Let us look at a few situations where that work goes on... some bullet points.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 17.1pt; text-indent: -17.1pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">1. <b>From Bangladesh</b>: this largely Muslim country has the biggest unreached people group in the world... the Shaikh.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 17.1pt; text-indent: -17.1pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">2. <b>From St. Vincent/Grenadines</b>: this island nation with a population of only 112,000 (smaller than Greensboro) has no less than 7 principal religions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 17.1pt; text-indent: -17.1pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">3. <b>From Suriname/South America</b>: In order to reach the villages with the Gospel via radio: 3-5 aluminum towers need to be erected in the jungle. Permits and village chieftain permission also are needed.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 17.1pt; text-indent: -17.1pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">4. <b>South Africa</b>: Zulu men are being trained for pastoral ministry. However, Covid-19 and lack of funds hinder their spiritual journey. There is a church building already there for them.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 17.1pt; text-indent: -17.1pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">5. <b>Mainland Asia</b>: ______ family is now at 92% raised support. Some preaching opportunities have already surfaced.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 17.1pt; text-indent: -17.1pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">6. <b>From South Carolina</b>: Tabernacle Children’s Home is in need for daily food stuffs. Think about the logistics of this... They have to pack 150 lunches each week for the kids! Pray for additional support for their work.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 17.1pt; text-indent: -17.1pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">7. <b>Across our great nation</b>: Over 29,400 professions of faith were made at various Fellowship of Christian Athletes in 2020.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">So you see, we push on and never falter. "Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord." Psalm 31:24. By the way... the common theme of all those missionaries/places and results? They are all about GBC missionaries or the fields on which they serve. There are many more as there are many more lost souls to reach.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">In closing, the late missionary to the Auca Indians in South America, Jim Elliot, wrote, "I seek not a long life, but a full one, like you, Lord Jesus." Spring is ushering in a new life so let's make it a full one. To God be the Glory!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">- Bob Idacavage, Missions Director</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Mission Fact</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">: Myanmar (formerly Burma) shares borders with 5 heavily populated countries. Buddism is largely followed in the country. Just this past 1 February 2021, Myanmar's military seized power in a coup.<sup>1</sup> Want to know more about Myanmar? See Denya and check into the Burmese children's ministry. If you want to be a missionary, be faithful to God today.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p><sup><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">1</span></sup><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">CNN Editorial Record/Wednesday, 3 Feb 21 </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779279327291807.post-81646851520090652492021-03-01T14:19:00.021-08:002021-03-14T14:24:40.984-07:00Work On!<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.333333015441895px;">"Because He lives, I can face tomorrow" Heard that song recently on BBN... What an encouragement for us in these trying times. We know He lives so why are we afraid, timid or cowering in the dark? May this Missions Minute be that encouragement as well and reassurance that we can "work on"</span></p><div style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.333333015441895px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.333333015441895px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">This writing will be relatively brief this month as my bad habit of procrastinating almost won as I let my deadline creep up. So let's roll.....</div><div style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.333333015441895px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.333333015441895px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">3. John Sircar (Bangladesh): John never slows down.He and his staff handed out Christian literature at the local market to the heavy populated Muslim locals. He requests prayers for open receptive hearts.</div><div style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.333333015441895px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.333333015441895px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">4. Ed Hoagland (Mexico): Here is another man and family that NEVER stops!This info is a little old... mid-November... but we can still rejoice in the salvation of some ladies. They received Jesus at one of the feeding centers run by Ed's church.</div><div style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.333333015441895px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.333333015441895px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">5. Speaking of feeding centers... the Winston-Salem Rescue Mission continues to minister to men in the region. I recently had the honor of being there briefly and went away seeing first hand other Christians working to help others. Let me or Gregg Smith know if you can help with some items for them.</div><div style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.333333015441895px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.333333015441895px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.333333015441895px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">We are quickly approaching the end of winter. However, we are not to slow down or quit... for He hath said, "I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee." Hebrews 13:5b Knowing our Lord and Savior Jesus is always, always, always with us, how can we stop? Despite Covid, ice storms and power outages let us always give all the glory to God!!</div><div style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.333333015441895px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </div><div style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.333333015441895px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: 13.333333015441895px;"><b>Mission Fact</b>: The population of Africa is around 1.3 billion people.That is 16% of the world's pop.2018 stats.</span><span style="font-size: xx-small;">1</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></div><div style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">GBC supports no less than 9 different missionaries to the "Dark Continent".Remember to lift them up in prayer and keep them ever before the throne of God.</span></div><div style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.333333015441895px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">1</span><span style="font-size: 13.333333015441895px;">Wikepedia:Africa/continent facts 2018 </span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779279327291807.post-2537213503703532622021-02-08T12:22:00.004-08:002021-02-08T12:22:46.801-08:00For the Long Run<p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.333333015441895px;">Just say that you are a farmer with extensive holdings... cattle, horses, and multiple other things to protect. Now you have excellent fore-knowledge that a killer storm is approaching. What do you do? You certainly don't go on a quick vacation or sleep in. You get to work! May this Mission Minute serve to get us working as this "killer storm" is rapidly approaching.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.333333015441895px;">You may say, What storm? It's not our present day political scene, our even our newest buzz topic, COVID-19. It is the time where the anti-christ rules. Millions of people need to hear... millions of people need to see the love of Christ before it is too late. Let's get going...</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.333333015441895px;">Pray for Ethan Prater and family as they make final prep for their field of work; the country of the Dominican Republic. Since they were here on the 11th of November 2020, they have reached 100% of the support needed! Praise be to God for when GBC took them on as mission family members, they reached the 100% mark. I will let you know more as I do in the weeks ahead. Pray for the Prater family in this exciting transition time in their lives. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.333333015441895px;">Remember our Friends of Israel representative, Lee Nall in her recovery period. As well, Praise God for good news from Lomax and Linda Skinner. Remember them as Linda has had "spots" that were thought to be cancer. They appear to be a non-benign condition and she is slowly gaining her strength back. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.333333015441895px;">More news, albeit indirectly... please remember we are all working on the same goal. And that is to lead lost souls to a saving knowledge! Here it is... TransWorld Radio (TWR), of whom GBC supports Dwayne and Mildred Gow reports "special programming was created by TWR ministry teams in multiple languages with messages of hope for those under stress because of COVID-19. Mens Bible study groups were established in Japan, Kenya, Czech Republic, Nigeria, Denmark, Poland, Portugal and Norway."</span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">1</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.333333015441895px;">Malachi Boys Home in near by Summerfield is the only boys home in America (per director Art Shady), that does not charge anything for boys to live there.They are solely supported by churches like GBC. Despite many physical needs, Malachi Boys home was able to take on another young man, age 14. Brother Art Shady is not afraid to take on wayward young men.. remember how tough 14 can be. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.333333015441895px;">So there it is... just a small portion of the work and effort that our mission family exhibits on a daily basis. Actually, every Christian needs to pray.. give..go (In your heart with empathy for the lost), and encourage. May Christ be exhalted and honored everywhere!! </span></p><div style="border: 0px; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.333333015441895px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div style="border: 0px; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.333333015441895px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div style="border: 0px; font-family: arial; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: 13.333333015441895px;"><b>Mission Fact:</b> As of late September 2019; Israel's population stood at over 9 million. This is more than a 10 fold increase since 1948.</span><span style="font-size: xx-small;">2</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Messianic Jew Joel Rosenberg calls Israel the "Epicenter of the world". For this is where our Lord will one day return!!!</span></div><div style="border: 0px; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.333333015441895px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div style="border: 0px; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.333333015441895px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> 1. Lauren Libby, president, CEO; TWR</div><div style="border: 0px; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.333333015441895px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> 2. www.Jewishvirtuallibrary.org</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779279327291807.post-91610318320613033362021-02-08T12:17:00.002-08:002021-02-08T12:24:29.663-08:00 Outreach Ministry February 2021<p><span><br /></span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; color: #0082cc; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Launching G.F.F. (“Gospel Friends of families” <i>at Glen Haven</i>)</span></b></span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;"><span>We praise the Lord for the opportunity to serve families in the Glen Haven Apartment community for the past 7 months during COVID! Each month, the number of children and families have been growing and we are now building relationships with 97 children reaching 36 families! </span></span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span>These children are from all over the world including Burma, Thialand, Nepal, Bhutan, India, </span></span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span>Afghanistan, Mexico, Tanzania , Congo and Uganda….and what a blessing that God has sent these children for GBC to share the love of Jesus and the Good News! </span></span></p>
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<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;"><span>Every Thursday, a team of volunteers meet at Glen Haven apartments for group activities, crafts, snacks and a Bible lesson and we are doing it all outdoors and praying for the Lord to protect all involved during COVD. </span></span></p>
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<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; color: #535353; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><b><i><span>We are inviting everyone in our congregation to get involved </span></i></b></span><b style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"><i><span>in the launch of </span></i></b></p>
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<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; color: #0082cc; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">G.F.F. (“Gospel Friends of Families”)</span></b></span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px; text-align: center;"><span><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p>
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<li style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span>G.F.F. will enable you to be a prayer partner and friend to one of the 36 families at Glen Haven apartments. </span></span></li><li style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"><span>As a G.F.F. you receive a picture of a family, and information about the children, the country they are from, age, grade, favorite things and also any prayer needs. </span></span></li><li style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"><span>You will also receive updates about particular prayer needs as they develop (from the GBC Outreach Ministry team who will serve as your liaison) </span></span></li><li style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"><span>You are also encouraged to send cards to encourage and let them</span></span></li><li style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; text-align: center;"><span>At Christmas, you will also have an opportunity to purchase a small gift for each child in your family.</span></span></li></ul></ul><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px; text-align: center;"><span><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span></span></p>
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<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span>Everyone needs a FRIEND and as Christians we want the love of Christ to shine through us! Will you consider becoming a G.F.F., making an impact on the life of a beautiful family living in the Glen Haven apartments? Thank you for praying and partnering with the GBC Outreach Ministry. May all that is done for for God’s glory! </span></span></p>
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<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span>To become a G.F.F, or if you have additional questions, contact Denya Haymore at <a href="mailto:denyahaymore@gospelbc.org">denyahaymore@gospelbc.org</a>.</span></span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p>
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Not like nothing has happened since I last wrote in March. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: HelveticaNeue; text-align: start; text-size-adjust: auto;">For the world as we used to know it has totally changed. We now have a new president elect, new football season with empty stands and we all have color-coordinated facemasks. Many other changes abound.</p><p style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: HelveticaNeue; text-align: start; text-size-adjust: auto;">Despite all this, our Sovereign Lord and Savior is, and always has been, in control. He has not been surprised by any of the "trials and inconvenience" we live with now. That said; should we put personal evangelism/missions work on hold? NO WAY!! This upside-down world needs Jesus now more than ever before. "Many Bengali people around the world are interested in the Gospel because of the virus." Quote is from John Sircar in Bangladesh, a mostly Hindu country. As I read through the many missionary newsletters, I have not seen a single complaint about their plight, not one disparaging word about quitting. All have asked for increased prayer and more opportunities to evangelize!</p><p style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: HelveticaNeue; text-align: start; text-size-adjust: auto;">This Missions Minute stands as a re-opening of our hearts to spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. For sure: our missionaries need financial support and our spirit one with theirs. But especially they covet and need our prayers. We cannot let them down. </p><p style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: HelveticaNeue; text-align: start; text-size-adjust: auto;">Much has occurred in the last 9 months. Coming up within the next month, the Staff and Deacons will be recommending that we take on 3 new missionary families and 1 new Mission Board. More to come on their individual field of calling as the information becomes available. They range from Honduras in Central America to the Dominican Republic to South Africa... and Boone, NC as well.</p><p style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: HelveticaNeue; text-align: start; text-size-adjust: auto;">I encourage you not to let up in your prayers for them. All of the obstacles we have had with Covid, so have they, often magnified due to being in a different country and culture. For example: a couple of our missionaries have had trouble renewing their visa’s. Covid adds another factor/obstacle to hurdle as Europe and the Mediterranean region has strict travel restrictions in place. Missionary Bret Anderson and his family to Tanzania is now missionary Bret Anderson and family to Spain. Again, I will update you as information comes in.</p><p style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: HelveticaNeue; text-align: start; text-size-adjust: auto;">Yet, it is not all obstacles and detours. Ed Hoagland in Mexico reported at least 30 saved via their ministries in November alone. God is still at work; so should we. I encourage you to soldier on for time is rapidly passing... Jesus is coming soon! Till then, keep looking up but wear your mask!</p><p style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: HelveticaNeue; text-align: start; text-size-adjust: auto;"> </p><p style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: HelveticaNeue; text-align: start; text-size-adjust: auto;"><b>Mission Fact:</b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Although the global church of God continues to grow despite severe persecution in some restricted countries, there are millions without access to the Gospel. There are upwards of 3 billion people who have never been reached with the Gospel. Today, there are 106 ABWE missionaries serving in 18 high risk countries.<sup>1</sup><o:p></o:p></p><p style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: HelveticaNeue; text-align: start; text-size-adjust: auto;">Work now as one day it will be high risk to be a Christian... everywhere.</p><p style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: HelveticaNeue; text-align: start; text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: small;"><sup>1</sup>Message: Info magazine of Association of Baptists for World Evangelism<o:p></o:p></span></p><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: HelveticaNeue; text-align: start; text-size-adjust: auto;"> Volume 67, Issue 2. 2019</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: HelveticaNeue; text-align: start; text-size-adjust: auto;"><br /></span></div><p><span style="font-family: Satisfy;">Bob Idacavage</span><span style="font-family: arial;">, Missions Director</span><br /><br /><br /></p>Gospelbchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08642154936963226410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779279327291807.post-91614886765264609212019-07-31T09:47:00.001-07:002019-07-31T09:47:44.862-07:00Your Mission
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 10.5pt;">What's up with this weather of ours? One day last week it was 95
degrees... the very next day it was 68 degrees. That is how life is in general
sometimes. One minute we can be on course and happy and next we are fighting
for our figurative lives. So, lets always remember who is our guide, mentor and
everlasting rock. That is Jesus Christ, as we all well know; so give Him the
glory and get into the game.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Hey, speaking of games, it's almost football time and my beloved
Eagles are heading off to training camp. Are you still in training camp? God
has a purpose for each of us whether here or in Jamaica or in China. We can
stay behind closed "safe doors" and never venture out to witness,
help at VBS, or invite someone to church. With that approach, you will never
get off the bench and be productive. However... there is an opportunity
knocking on our doors right now for each and every one and that's the Operation
Christmas Child shoeboxes, via Samaritans purse.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Not only do toys, socks and small precious items go around the
world, but Samaritan's purse promotes "The Greatest Journey". This is
an evangelistic effort that has resulted in over 650,000 children being saved
in 10 years! Each child who undertakes this journey receives a Bible in their
native language. Churches are being planted where only a few years ago “Jesus”
wasn't even heard of. Remember Matthew 28:19 "…Go therefore and make
disciples of all nations...”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1- Ed & Annita
Hoagland in Mexico; just having completed VBS/Summer Camp number 4. They report
a heavy workload and fatigue taking its toll, however, camp 4 is about to be
concluded as I write this. Pray for strength and sound decision making. So far
almost 650 children have been saved.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2- Paul and Marla
Fields (formerly in Paraguay) are settling in well in South Carolina as they
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Well, we
survived… VBS that is, If you say you weren’t tired last week and you were
there… maybe you weren’t “there”. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was tough nonstop action. But, there are 31
souls entering into Jesus presence when they leave this life. Makes it all
worth the effort, doesn’t it? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Okay
then… the next order of events is almost here. That being the
Jamaica Missions Trip. It’s only 5 weeks away, so let’s not rest on our
laurels from VBS. We need to see the work that lies ahead for all of us.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">There are
14 adults/youth going to Montego Bay, Jamaica from July 27<sup>th</sup> to August
3<sup>rd</sup>. They will be working with Pastor Andrew Pryce and his wife
Tanesha. As well, they will work closely with Cletis and Tammy Titus,
missionaries to Jamaica for years. The team’s ministry includes a
soccer camp for youth, visiting an orphanage as well as a health
clinic. It is always a jam packed week.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">So, what
can we do to help? First, pray. See me or Pastor Jason Wilson as to who is
going and then partner with one of them and fervently, earnestly pray for/with
them. Encourage them. Sure, it’s nice and sunny there but sin is
thick in Jamaica and this brings an element of danger. Let’s remember… “Fear
thou not: for I am with thee; be not dismayed, FOR I AM THY
GOD.” Isaiah 41:10<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Something
we all need to take to heart and never forget is the fact these 14 people are
working “a higher calling”. They represent us but more importantly
they go presenting our risen, loving Savior to a dying world. There is no greater
mission one can undertake. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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our church rise up and work hard. Time for us to rise up again and send our
mission team out to a lost world. For soon we will be standing before our God.
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Director</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 95%;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<!--EndFragment--><br />Gospelbchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08642154936963226410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779279327291807.post-19296760405310752942019-06-03T10:13:00.003-07:002019-06-03T10:13:53.176-07:00This One Thing I Do
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 10.5pt;">This is the time of year for special events. Graduations, weddings
and vacations are certainly on the list. As well... last week was Memorial Day.
All the aforementioned events are nice but let us never forget why we serve the
Risen Savior. Remember always the sacrifice of Jesus for all of us; for without
Him and His love for us... well, it’s not a pleasant thought.</span></div>
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movie, "Saving Private Ryan". The opening 30 minutes will forever
dispel any grandiose thoughts that war is fun, glorious or clean. A lesson
learned from "SPR", among others, is that to be successful, a
blessing to others and to fulfill God's mission for us, we need to persevere. That
means through the tough times. We may take casualties and be wounded. Probably
be outnumbered, but I ask... Who do you serve? Our personal strength will not
get us through in and of itself. As a team we must work onward with Jesus
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Clearinghouse: This is the board for Josh Florence, Papua New Guinea. Seems
they have outgrown their offices and seek prayer for growth decisions that need
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are in the works for launching the "Oasis Transmitter" project.
Based in West Africa, these broadcasts will be able to reach Nigeria and
several other neighbor countries. Here is potential to reach about 190 million
more souls.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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fallen heroes today, let us also remember all of these hard working men and
women as their mission is critical. We at GBC have the same mission. Let us
never alter our path. For every Christian needs to be molded in the cause of
missions and ready to reach out to this dying world with the Gospel. Time is
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 10.5pt;">With winter in the rear view mirror
now, many of us are getting outside. It's garden time, walks in the park and
cutting grass. It is also baseball season. Many of us have played the game on
school teams, little league or just on the sand lot. Wherever your diamond was
located; all have one thing in common...only way you can get a hit is to swing
at the ball. This is the same as when we chose to follow Christ.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">One has to get in the "game",
so participate and make an effort to spread the gospel. Need a reason to get on
the field? I suggest calling on the memory of our Good Friday service and / or
the Easter Sunday service. What an uplifting time of praise and worship! We
need to get involved with our God's calling for His mission field for ALL of
us. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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field and take part. Pray, first of all, for our Jamaican team in July/August. We
have several field missionaries from GBC (Lee Nall, Nancy Myer, and Chris
Anderson in Romania). You can call or write them with encouragement. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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particular missionary or region of the world? GBC has well over 60 field
missionaries in almost every corner of the world. Please see me for contact
information if their individual situation will allow.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">But you say... "I can’t hit...or
throw... or even run..." interpret this as;<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>"I can't do anything well for God... I
am too old or too young... I am physically unable". Be willing and God
will guide. For we see a God who uses ordinary people in extraordinary ways:
and He will use us too...as long as we make ourselves available.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--EndFragment--><br />Gospelbchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08642154936963226410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779279327291807.post-61519441037453565562019-04-01T07:09:00.003-07:002019-04-01T07:09:43.196-07:00Lots To Do
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 10pt;">The NFL sport's world is preparing for a new season with trades,
rumors and draft days. It's the "off season" where there is no action
on the field; so let's compare the season of the year our missionaries are in.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">For you see, there is no "off season" for any one of
them. Sure they go on furlough; brief respites from their chosen field of work.
For they are never out of work or totally unavailable to their fields of
ministry. Actually, the same goes for all of us.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Bible refers to nations (Matthew 24:14); this means people
groups as there are around 1700.<sup>1</sup> Missionaries sent from the
West took the gospel around the world. Men such as Ad Judson, Hudson Taylor and
the late Daryl Champlin, took up the challenge and went. We are not all called
to Burma, China or the Amazon rainforest. But we are all called to minister
right here... right now. Whether that be Greensboro, NC or Jamaica, we have a
mission. That is to support, encourage our missionaries; and to introduce
others to the love of the Almighty God who saw it fit to die for us.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Some quick family updates: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 10pt; text-indent: -13.5pt;">1- Bret Anderson
(Tanzania, Africa): The newest member of our GBC mission family is now at the
70% level of support. April 2020 is their estimated time to start in
Tanzania. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2- Chris M'wala (Kenya-
Word of Life): He reports progress being made with his children's schooling. As
well, he request prayers for them as they seek career guidance <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3- GBC Jamaica
Mission team: Remember our mission team heading to the island in July/ August.
Consider supporting them and definitely pray for them and the people they will
be ministering to.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">4- Danny Ingram
(Alaska): The church planted by Danny and Jan in Alaska reaped a double harvest
this year. The congregation built a greenhouse to raise vegetables. The project
produced plenty to give away to unchurched neighbors resulting in hearts being
softened and visits to their church.<sup>2</sup><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">There is a lot coming up for GBC. There will be many opportunities
to put on your mission shoes and follow God's order to evangelize. Our motive
for ministry must be the people. Ministries are just a tool God uses to reach
people. Our field missionaries have a willingness to love others and so should
we. Anything short of that is unacceptable.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">My beloved Eagles will soon be starting practice and their games.
They are relaxing now... we can't relax, as time is running out. Soon Jesus
will return as the days grow ever the more evil. Let us work while we can and
forever give God all the Glory!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mission Fact:</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> The year 2000 saw
the mission board of "Advancing Native Missions"(ANM) join up with a
man from Tanzania, Africa. This man had single handedly started 14 churches in
his native country. Today there are 250 churches planted and the number is
growing.<sup>3</sup> Our church supports ANM and a missionary to a closed
country.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<sup><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1</span></sup><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Advancing Native
Missions newsletter. Spring, 2019. Pg. 2<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<sup><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2</span></sup><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Advance - 2018 In
Review. Baptist Mid-Missions. Pg. 10<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Missions. "A Native Missions Story" Spring, 2019<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 95%; mso-no-proof: yes;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 5;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><span style="font-family: Journal; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 95%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Bob Idacavage, </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 95%;">Missions Director<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<!--EndFragment--><br />Gospelbchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08642154936963226410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779279327291807.post-4604193284754308902019-02-26T05:41:00.001-08:002019-02-26T05:41:16.610-08:00Time To Go<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-family: "century gothic"; font-size: 10.5pt;"> Since the end of winter is on the horizon, let us evaluate the upcoming season of work ahead of us. Before we blink too many times, it will be homecoming, VBS and the other activities we find ourselves doing during the warmer weather.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "century gothic"; font-size: 10.5pt;"> For two years now (2017/2018), GBC has sent a missionary team to warm Jamaica in late July. A third trip is planned for this year. Pray and seek God's guidance about going along or helping with fund raising as the team raises most of their own travel monies. Never forget that these are our representatives and family members going to a very needy location.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "century gothic"; font-size: 10.5pt;"> Once again this team will be working a football clinic soccer style along with visiting and encouraging patients at a medical clinic. It is always a busy week of work. They will assist whoever needs them. No special training required: only a sincere desire to glorify our God. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "century gothic"; font-size: 10.5pt;"> Now onto a more singular focus with regard to Jamaica. Kara Lamberth, one of GBC's youth, will be heading down to Jamaica June 6, 2019. She plans on working with the same missionaries that the team will be with later in the summer. Pastor Andrew Pryce of Bay Life Baptist Church, Montego Bay, his wife and Cletus and Tammy Titus are the missionaries Kara will spend 8 weeks assisting. GBC has actively supported this Jamaican outreach for years. Her duties not only include assisting pastor Andrew but helping the other American youth teams that will arrive weekly all summer. Beautiful surroundings in many ways but still a lot of hard work. First pray for her and then stay tuned for how we can help Kara.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "century gothic"; font-size: 10.5pt;"> Still more for you as GBC has another one of our young people heading to "Word of Life”. Bermuda. Kathleen Mahaffey will travel to the island of Bermuda June 24 and return to the US August 19, 2019.W of L is a Christ honoring organization with locations in Florida, upstate NY and Bermuda. Since this is a volunteer 8-week camp, she must raise her own room and board. Coming March 15, 2019 there will be a one-night fund raising event for Kathleen. Please stop by; it's an easy way to help send one of our very own church members to the mission field.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "century gothic"; font-size: 10.5pt;"> Never stop praying for these 2 young ladies who are giving up their summer time to assist others. Let’s rise up and send the mission team to Jamaica in July as well as we give God all the glory for this mission endeavor each and every day!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "century gothic"; font-size: 10.5pt;"> Mission Fact: Born shortly after America fought for it's independence from England; Adoniram Judson (1788-1850) was one of the earliest missionaries to leave North America. His journey ended in Burma. Present day Myanmar.... where for 34 years he translated the Bible into the Burmese language. He was falsely accused of being a spy and lived 21 months in jail. When he died in 1850,thousands of Burmese nationals had been saved by his hard work and perseverance.<sup>1</sup>let us not stop. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "century gothic"; font-size: 10.5pt;"> <sup>1</sup>Adoniram Judson, Missionary Biographies. World Wide Missions<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "century gothic"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 12.666666030883789px;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "journal"; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 22.799999237060547px;">Bob Idacavage, </span><b><span style="font-family: "century gothic"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 12.666666030883789px;">Missions Director</span></b></div>
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