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Missions Newsletter
September 2009
..." For what god is there in heaven or on earth who can do such works and mighty acts as yours?"Deuteronomy 3:24b
..." For what god is there in heaven or on earth who can do such works and mighty acts as yours?"
Deuteronomy 3:24b
A few days ago there was a storm in the CTC, and we could see trees swaying as we thought they were going to break. At the same instant, it was a very special time to see the greatness of God, through the wind, the clouds and then the fury of the rain, it was understood that God is in control of his creation. It was beautiful.
Seeing the work of all the missionaries and partners in this ministry does not cease to amaze us how, in the fury of difficulties, discouragement and the fear of the economic crisis, we can only praise God for the miracles He does daily in our lives.
Our missionaries in Tariara, Vaupes and Castano, Brazil have been busy visiting different communities, encouraging the believers. Missionary Adeval and his wife Bertilda thank God that they have been able to repay the debts they had acquired from previous health concerns. They are praying about working full-time in ministry and are asking God for more missionaries to help them evangelize in that region.
Missionaries William and Jin Ney live in a very unwelcoming region and their health along with their son had been affected by poor nutrition. But, in the midst of the difficulties have seen the hand of God working even in the last moment. They were able to send an Indigenous student of Brazilian Tucano Ethnicity to the Bible Institute in Leticia.
In Taraira, missionaries William and Jin Ney are very sad. There was a short circuit fire and the flames consumed the missionary house that they had worked so hard to acquire.
Part of the house burned and all the belongings. The mission teams would stay in this house while arranging to continue their trip to the communities and the church. It was also used for Sunday school with the children.
Milena Ibarguen who accompanied them this semester has returned home. Pray that God will fulfill His purpose for her life.
Moses Valencia has been traveling on the Vaupes River, along with his ministry team, to various communities; encouraging the brothers and discipling new believers.
Missionary Luz - Diany, Betty and Bellanira, continue to lead this great work. In addition to teaching in the Bible Institute Alfarero (meaning the potter) they have made several trips down the Amazon River, where they were allowed to work with children and also promote the Biblical Institute. This semester is focused on training Indigenous women because it is very difficult to have mixed groups because the facilities are not adequate. On a personal level Luz-Diany and Betty have been ill. Thieves entered the Institute twice to steal, but the Lord has protected. The Institute is just 18 km from the city in a sparsely populated area. On one of the occasions when the police were called they said tomorrow we come.... Well they never came.
Diego, a student from the Aruhaco Ethnicity, located in northern Colombia.Christians in this ethnic group suffer persecution and discrimination. It is not easy for Diego and the few Christian Aruhacos to be a witness and maintain their faith in Jesus Christ.
Diego, a student from the Aruhaco Ethnicity, located in northern Colombia.
Christians in this ethnic group suffer persecution and discrimination. It is not easy for Diego and the few Christian Aruhacos to be a witness and maintain their faith in Jesus Christ.
In addition to meeting the curriculum requirements students are ministered to and cared for in their immediate needs such as dentistry. Some of them help us translate Biblical stories (published by the Book of Hope) into their own language, which in many ethnic groups so far is the only thing have in their language. Some Christians, who are hairdressers, help us by coming to cut hair. Doctors come to give children monthly prescription like vitamins and nutritional supplements. In groups we visit churches and are able to make known the ministry of Crisalinco. The associates have been ill this semester; many viruses have emerged that also have affected them. We ask for your prayers for this team.
(Productive projects are conducted as is the cultivation of fish, rabbits, and chickens)
CTC. (MISSIONARY TECHNICAL CENTER) Work each day is difficult and there are few hands to the task so great at this place. Students and staff have worked hard and have seen the results of having a beautiful and harmonious place. Sometimes students have times where they are confronted with doubts about their calling; trying to cover your needs in one place makes them depend more on the Lord.
CTC. (MISSIONARY TECHNICAL CENTER)
Work each day is difficult and there are few hands to the task so great at this place. Students and staff have worked hard and have seen the results of having a beautiful and harmonious place. Sometimes students have times where they are confronted with doubts about their calling; trying to cover your needs in one place makes them depend more on the Lord.
OCAMPO FAMILY NEWS.
After several years of prayer and seeking a diagnosis for Lizeths headache, she has been diagnosed with Lyme disease. Although it is a relief to know what the disease is, it is also disturbing to know so little about it. Just as it is very difficult diagnose, it is also very hard to fight along with all the side effects that this bacterium has. Lizeth has already begun the treatment, but the headaches have not yet subsided.
Helmans bone system is also very delicate; besides his back difficulty he has a problem in his hip and shoulder, doctors have sent him for therapy.
Deysi traveled to USA. Together with her family, they are praying for God to confirm their return to Colombia.
Thanks for being part of this work in Colombia, to encourage and sustain us in the midst of the storms.
God bless you.
