Team Refuge on Wheels
Through the years, Brazilian Churches have joined us as fellow team members serving at Camp Refuge on Wheels....
Recent Rio Indio Seminar
The students were very nervous when they heard they would be teaching, but each one did a great job....
Only God Can Do These Things!
God has strengthened our faith and our family in so many ways. ...
Volition
Pray that our kids would have a genuine desire to serve Christ out of their own heart....
New Bibles for New Christians
We are excited about the cold weather, what God did this month, and sharing it all with you....
Family & Ministry News
Please pray that these investments would bear much fruit for the kingdom....
How You Can Pray
We are pleased with the unity and desire for fellowship we see among members of our congregation...
Be Strong & of Good Courage
The goal for school is to train students to be missionaries as well as Physician Assistants. ...
Newness of Life
No matter how special and exciting it is to see God's fruit in ministry, the absolute best thing for me is to see it in our very first ministry---our family....
I will praise thee,O Lord, with my whole heart!
The thrilling thing about these salvations is that the disciples are making disciples!!! ...
Imminent Goodbye
I have spent the last three years dealing with these kids every day and now I won't see them for a whole year....
Praying for the Deaf in Portugal
You have followed our slow progress in building relationships, sharing the gospel, and longing for people to be saved....
May The Lord Be Glorified
We appreciate your prayers, encouragement and support for our ministry....
O Taste and See
We have harvested more than 1,500 lbs of maize and 1,300 lbs of beans in 2017....
40 Days of Prayer
God Forgive me! I confess this sin to you and renounce it in the name of Jesus! Break the cycle of dishonor over my family now!”...
Happy To Be Back
We are happy to be back in Liberia and have immersed ourselves in the work....
Vertical Church Conference
"This conference was different. God was present" - Conference Attendee ...
He Hath Done Marvelous Things
Psalm 149:1 O sing unto the LORD a new song; for he hath done marvelous things: his right hand,and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory....
Following Good Advice
Please be in prayer as I continue to make appointments with churches and individuals as the Lord leads me to my goal of being fully funded by September. Pray for revival for my friends and family as many spiritual battles are in progress. ...
Do you [REALLY] trust in me?
Cancer (in anyone's book) is a hard word to swallow. It took us a few days to actually come to grips with the concept that my wife had cancer. No... not someone else's wife, but my wife....my Lucy.....my boys' mom...my everything. ...
Brazil 2018
Because of Camp Refuge, many will hear and receive Jesus as their Savior....
Spotlight: Edgardo Lopez
He said, "I was saved because as I read the Bible I saw I was a sinner in need of a Savior.” The Word of God is powerful!...
We Covet Your Prayers!
I asked him to ponder in the meanwhile the question that Paul answer in Romans 3: “how can God be just and justify the ungodly?”...
News from Portugal
This month, they will complete the panorama of the Old Testament, all of which Manuela is “hearing” for the first time through Sarah’s hands....
Love That Cannot Be Ignored
After one service, they told us that they could ignore a lot of things, but the love we showed their daughter was not something they could forget. Pray for the salvation of this new mother and her beautiful new baby girl....
And then there were 5!
January turned out to be an exhausting month physically, emotionally, and even spiritually....
Dear Prayer Partners
Our barrels have been sent off, the tickets have been made ready and we will be picked up the airport and transported to our home in Gbarnga. ...
Winter Months
Greetings from cold, snowy Hungary. We rejoice that even in these cold, winter months that the Lord has been at work....
Endless Opportunities
God has given me such a passion and burden to see men WIN in their walk with the Lord....
Continuing The Work
Please pray for wisdom as to how we can use these classes to share God's love and how to pursue this ministry in the future....
Peruvian Funeral
I was promised wailing and screaming at the graveside: a show that was a part of the culture; but instead we only found silence and introspection....
Welcome Havva Elisabeth!
She could use the encouragement of a true community of believers who would walk beside her daily. Please pray for her endurance and perseverance in following Christ. ...
Friends
Our support is increasing and we are looking forward to making this huge move soon. ...
2017 - The Year in Review
In addition to a very productive year in Guyana, God also gave me the privilege to minister the word in a number of locations including India, St. Maarten, and Cuba...
Happy New Year
We ask that you pray for us through this transition. Please pray for wisdom for Jim, & please pray for unity in the church as we all continue in our adjustments....
Back in Hungary
Please pray with us that 2018 will be a year of "Greater Things" in growth, salvation decisions, answered prayers and changed lives. ...
Christmas is in the air!
We are so blessed to work together for the Kingdom! May God bless your family this Christmas!...
Brazil November 2017
This is the kind of thing that tests one's faith, grays one's hair and glorifies God in the process. ...
Sacrifice
You are making sacrifices so that the gospel can be preached in Alcochete, Portugal. And we thank you for this....
Ground Breaking Ceremony
The families in the area where we’re building our church on average eat a medium size meal once a day....
It's a Boy!
In Lima, many people chase after the idols of success, convenience, and comfort, but the number one idol deceiving people in the village is tradition. ...
The Rogers Family - Merida, Mexico
Praise the Lord for his wondrous work in Mexico!! Since our last upadate we have seen four salvations - Omar, Camilo, Vicente, and Humberto!!!! ...
Live from Cieneguilla Peru - The Wollbrinks
One woman named Domenica gave her life to Christ that morning. Another couple decided to reconcile their marriage after a nearly 2 year separation....
Monte & Jenny Hanks - October 2017
We had five teams with over 180 wheelchairs given. ...
The Mathews Family
God has really been working to help the ladies to have an understanding of God’s nature and character, their own sinfulness, and Christ’s saving work through His death, burial and resurrection....
The Wears Family Update
This summer my sister and her family spent the summer working at the revitalized Northland Camp....
The Telmans - Answering God's Call to Uganda, East Africa
In the clinic followed by the greatest pain, God brought the greatest joy!...
The Pattons Missionaries to Hungary
It is my goal to use these opportunities to stir the fires of missions, evangelism and healthy church life in these churches....
Building Bridges of Encouragement
Isn't it true that every pastor, every church leader, and every church member needs encouragement?...
The Booths serving in Portugal
This month, our church will take its first mission trip!...
Patrick & Teresa Pruett - Missionaries to the World - Sent to Peru
Our church is growing rapidly and people are coming to Christ. It is a very exciting time for us....
Steve Trexler - September 27. 2017 - Gbarnga, Liberia
The Lord has laid it on my heart to help out with this and get a school started there even if it is just for the children from our SS class....
The Best Is Yet To Come!
We didn't fit even with both tents we rented. It was a glorious day!...
Live from Cieneguilla Peru
Only Jesus Christ with his love was able to conquer him and bring peace to our lives! He is the greatest Superhero of all time!...
Greetings from Barreiras!
Some of them we have tried to bring to church for a while, without success. But they came for this special day and heard the Gospel! ...
Hurricane Irma Refugees
At this point, we have no idea when we'll be able to return to our area or what condition our home will be in when Irma passes. We are certain, however, that God is greater than any disaster and will work everything out for our good....
The Suddeth Family Ministry Update
Thank you for your partnership! As Paul wrote in Colossians 1:3, "we always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you ......
The Pattons - Missionaries to Hungary - September 2017
We really hit the ground running upon our return to Hungary...
Patrick and Teresa Pruett - Missionaries to the World: Sent to Peru
We are thankful for all of your support as we serve here, but we are even more thankful for your prayers....
Praising God for Seven Years in Portugal - The Booth Family
In honor of this momentous occasion, here are “Seven things we’ve learned in our first seven years”:...
The Terry Family - July 2017 - Party Time
So far they have about 600 LD which is about $5.80. When we add our portion we will have enough to buy a bag of rice for a blind widow woman in town....
Russ and Lynn Turner June Update
Russ is studying, writing, editing, and producing new material for upcoming seminars among several tribes in the coming weeks. What a great opportunity to satisfy hungry hearts!...
Rats and More Rats - Lynn Turner
“Lord, please do something with these rats so that we can get a good night’s rest.”...
The Telman Family - Answering God's Call to Uganda, East Africa
May you be overwhelmed by God’s goodness as He blesses you for your faithfulness!...
Pursuing Partnership - The DeLand Family
Your response greatly encourages us, reminding us that we are not alone even if we are separated by a great distance....
Venezuela at a Breaking Point - The Arce Family July 2017
100 Days with 100+ dead, over 1000 wounded and 500 arrested......
Enduring Faith - The Wears Family - July 2017
You ask, “Would you do it again?” You betcha!...
Jess & Anne Kerley - Project Partners - July 2017
You also helped us buy 27 solar chargers for missionaries. These can be used to charge their phones, computers, etc....
Steve Trexler - July 2017 Update
His Lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou has been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord. Matthew 25:21....
Great Things He Has Done! - Booth Family July Update
It felt like Satan was doing anything to keep this team from ministering here. Despite it all, we prayed and pushed forward. And God surprised us. ...
"I've never heard this....." The Suddeth Family Update - July 2017
That was the response of one elderly lady as pastor Dolores shared the gospel with her....
Pruetts in Peru - June 2017
Please pray the Holy Spirit works in his heart and that he will see his own personal need for a Savior....
Grace Ministry of Guyana - June 2017
Nothing of any value has ever been done for Christ that was not first bathed in prayer!...
The Terry Family - June 2017
Our influence is continually reaching outward. Please pray for these players. There are still a lot who do not know Christ. We are starting a youth only Wednesday night service to hopefully reach them....
The Pattons - Missionaries to Hungary - July 2017
Our biggest prayer is always for fruit that remains. Please pray that the seeds that were planted will bring forth fruit in the future!...
The Terry Family - The Final Stretch
At the request of one of our dear friends and supporters we decided to make this monthly report about the family. So I gave everyone a chance to say what they wanted. ...
June News - The Booths in Portugal
While we will only know in eternity the effect of our work that day, it was a joy to share the gospel and that Christ alone is sufficient for all we need....
April Update - Steve Trexler
I could not be serving here if it were not for your partnership in the gospel....
The Suddeth Family - April/May 2017
Observing, learning, and being amazed that I get to do this kind of stuff is how to best describe the week from my perspective....
Pruett Family - April Update
(You) provided clothing, tents, blankets, water, 200 meals, and medically treat 152 families. Not only was the physical need provided for but, praise the Lord, three entire families, as well as a middle age woman, accepted Christ as their personal Savior....
Russ & Lynn Turner - April 2017
It is thrilling to see great spiritual growth among the Yagua tribe. Stanley Ulate and Russ taught classes every day for a week and had services at night. They saw 5 saved, 5 baptized, 3 babies dedicated to the Lord and 4 common-law couples make a decision to marry....
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Jess & Anne Kerley - April 2017
Thanks again for your prayers and support. We could not do it without you! ...
Opportunities in Columbia - Karyn Conrad
These Christians do not take the work of Christ lightly. They recognize the great responsibility that we have to reach the Lost before it is eternally too late. They take the time to share Christ any opportunity they have whether it be on the buses, on the streets, or in the churches etc. Christ and the Great Commission are the center of everything that they do!...
What Are We Doing? - The Wears Family
There have been times on this missionary journey where we have been concerned for our kids. Sometimes we have even asked, “What are we doing to them?”...
Patrick & Teresa Pruett - Peru - April 2017
We give tracts, preach, or simply share a personal moment with someone who has been through something awful, and show them how they can have an eternal hope. A hope that lasts even when it seems like all hope has been lost....
Pray for Peru - The DeLands
This abnormal surge in rainfall has caused numerous mudslides throughout various regions of Perú, causing the rivers to overflow and wreak havoc and destruction along their uncertain path....
A Conversation with Jade - Nick LaRocca
I did not know it yet, but He was not going to let me leave that dark place without shining His light....
Emergency in Peru - The Pruetts
In the last few days, there has been ten times the amount of rain seen annually. This has caused massive mudslides and flooding on a level Peru has never seen. Due to the fact that none of this was expected, and have come in the form of flash floods, thousands have been displaced. Many have lost everything they own. Lives have been lost....
Live from Cieneguilla Peru - The Wollbrinks
After we all sat down, she shared with us how she had just had a special sonogram done the day before, and the doctors found nothing! She has a clean bill of health! We continue to praise God for this great work-- Jehova Raphah - God is your healer!...
The Sirmons -- March 2017
In January, we had a few students here for the Bible Institute and were able to record some more classes for the online program. Please pray that the students who are enrolled can advance well....
The Pattons in Hungary - March 2017
The past few weeks have been very busy as I travelled to Germany and Romania, and also spent a week teaching at the Word of Life Bible Institute here in Hungary. I am happy to be back home for a bit. We have much to share about how the Lord worked in the past two months....
Pruetts in Peru - March Update
Sometimes when we missionaries write a prayer letters, we try to only add in the blessings and none of the real stuff that happens to us throughout the month. We realize that this, sometimes, can make us seem like we are not normal people, but we believe this month we clear that misconception up. We are certainly normal, and we struggle just like everyone else....
Terry Family - February Update
I have been doing our team devotional from the book of Proverbs focusing on how a young man can avoid bad decisions....
Live from Cieneguilla Peru - Wollbrink Update February 2017
See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. Isaiah 43:19...
The Wears in Portugal - As Bold as Coffee
I wonder how often we miss out on a tremendous opportunity to encourage others because we lack boldness. Will you be as bold as espresso and encourage someone today?...
Steve Trexler - Liberia, West Africa
“For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.” Ephesians 4:12....
The Suddeth Family Ministry Update - February 2017
It was great to read the text from Erik, a leader at a church in Rio Indio. He wrote that he and several others in the church were memorizing Scripture. Why was that so exciting?...
Karyn Conrad - To Reach the Deaf of Peru - February 2017
Through everything, I have been growing closer to God and He is constantly showering me with His goodness and grace. He is teaching me so much during this time about life and ministry. I am also continuing to study Spanish and ask for your continued prayers that God would allow me to learn as much as I can now....
Pictures from Peru - The DeLands
Here are a few pictures to catch you up on what God has been doing here in Perú through your prayers and support! Thanks for taking interest in our family and ministry! ...
The Booths - Serving in Portugal January 2017
God has brought around 20 new people to our church in the past 6 months. All of them are in different stages of their walk with Christ. Some are mature believers who want to serve. Others are new believers or still unsaved. ...
I Am Your Son - The Turners Reach Latin America
“I am your son. You teach me, and I go to other villages and teach them what you teach me. I am your son”. These were the words of a village chief......
The Pattons - Missionaries to Hungary
Dear Friends, 2016 was an exciting year in our ministry, so I’d like to give a bit of an overview of the past year and also share our vision and plans for the new year....
The Telmans - Uganda - December 2016
The medical team saw 1600 people from the surrounding villages. Some of the Bible College members came every day to hand out books of John and Romans and to talk to people about our church and our Lord....
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Steve Trexler - Liberia, West Africa
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. (John 3:16)...
December Letter from the Sirmons
May our Savior bless as we remember His coming into this world to seek and to save sinners. This is the best Christmas gift of all....
Mathews Prayer Letter From Liberia - December 2016
For God so loved the world, that He gave....Christmas is a great time of the year to think about the greatest gift that has ever been given. ...
Live from Cieneguilla Peru - The Wollbrinks - December 2016
As we sat around the campfire on this cool Friday night, I felt the power of the Holy Spirit in this circle. All the hot dogs and marshmallows had already been eaten, and it was time to begin what we came for-- a night of prayer, testimony, and worship....
Merry Christmas from the Todds!
From ministering to young girls rescued from sex trafficking, evangelizing the inner cities of Bolivia, sharing the lifesaving message of Jesus on the Navajo Indian Reservation, to sharing the love and hope of Jesus with incarcerated women in Miami, ...
Steve Trexler - Liberia
November 22, 2016 Gbarnga, Liberia Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift. (2 Corinthians 9:16)...
Karyn Conrad To Reach the Deaf of Peru - November 2016
Words cannot describe how grateful I am for the continued blessings of my God....
Steve Trexler - Serving Jesus in Liberia
And we know that all things work together for good, to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28...