Apr 30
Special-May Report from the Rosendahls, Mexico
Dear Friends, May 2020
God’s blessings to all of you! I am sure you can all agree with me that
the last month or so has been very difficult in many ways – having to
stay inside, lines to buy food, businesses being shut down, many sick
and dying – but if we look deeper, there have also been blessings –
more time with the family, more time to read and pray and a chance to
do administrative things we haven’t had time to do for a long time.
During these difficult times it is important to remember that just as
God was on the throne when the economy was doing well and things
were running like we are used to, God is also on the throne and in
control during these difficult times when the days seem to drag on and
we wonder what the next day is going to hold.
In spite of all the restrictions and difficulties, GCOM has still been
able to minister in many ways to the Mexican people by working
through the Mexican people. We have been busy coordinating it,
which Sylvia has skillfully done. From the semi- truck load of ministry
supplies that arrived at the warehouse in Laredo in January, we still
had six pallets of boxes of rice and beans from Food For Kidz. We
also had four pallets of literature and two pallets of medical supplies
still in the warehouse.
Two weeks ago, a Christian man who works in the Nuevo Laredo government, and a Laredo, TX man who works
with a Christian foundation worked together to cross all of the
remaining supplies into Nuevo Laredo.
These supplies have been distributed into various parts of Mexico to needy people affected by the government restrictions and to church groups who are helping the needy in their respective areas of the city.
For several months we have been praying for God to make a way for
twelve pallets of literature, ten pallets of rice and beans and a pickup
truck to get down to Laredo and into Mexico. On April 21, Fred Zweifel
and his wife, Jan, arrived in Laredo, TX with the ministry supplies. We
got half of the ministry supplies and Fred is taking the other half to the
McAllen – Progreso, Texas area where another ministry will cross it into
Reynosa and Progreso, Mexico for the needy people there. Two pallets
of the rice and beans and two pallets of the literature will go to
Brownsville, Texas where it will be crossed into Matamoros, Mexico.
From there a ministry friend, Jose Benito Allende, and I will go down to
Veracruz, Central Mexico, with the supplies, to distribute to ten feeding
centers and to countless churches to bless the needy people in their
communities with food for their physical need and Gospel literature for
their spiritual need.
Please pray for God to make the way for this trip by
getting rid of the corona virus in Mexico and in the United States.
Rick, from Body Life Ministries in Omaha, is beginning the process of
printing many more pallets of literature for distribution throughout
Mexico. Food For Kidz, from Stewart, Minnesota, has had to cancel
many food packing events the past months due to the corona virus
restrictions.
Due to this, they are completely out of boxes of rice
and beans. They are still able to do food packing events as long as
people follow state-wide social distancing requirements and we are
praying that groups of individuals and churches would catch a vision
to pack food for us to continue to bring it to Mexico to feed hungry
people during this difficult time. Mexico’s corona virus cases are
spiking now so they are probably two weeks to a month behind the
United States in this regard. Fred, the truck driver, has expressed his
willingness to bring down another load of rice and beans and
literature in a month or so but it is dependent on his having a
truckload to bring down.
Please pray for God’s timing on when the
next load comes down to Laredo, Texas and for favor in getting it
into Mexico as well. Please contact me at (512)757-9523 if you or
your church is willing to host a food packing event.
Joshua is working with the ministry as our IT Coordinator and
helping the ministry with all things technological. He is setting up
and designing our newsletter, designed our Evangelistic End Times
flyer, will be working soon on an evangelistic website for the
ministry and fills in in many miscellaneous ways where he is needed.
If God leads you to help him out with financial support you can just
memo the check Joshua and 100% of the donation will go to him.
We are not leaving Mexico as there is still much to be done there!
Hopefully we will be able to start ministering in Mexico again in
May or June. However, it has been nice to see how the Mexican
church has survived and thrived during this difficult time of the
corona virus. The Bible tells us that, “the gates of hell will not
prevail against the church”.
Thanks for your partnership with us in spreading the Gospel, feeding
the hungry and training leaders in Mexico and in other parts of the
world as God leads and open doors! You are greatly appreciated and
your work in the Lord is not in vain! When our time comes to go to
heaven one day, we will all hear those precious words from the Lord,
“Well done, my good and faithful servant.”
Let us all do all we can
to reach lost souls for Christ as long as we have breath in our body!
Our prayer is that you, your family and the people of your church
will be kept safe during this difficult time and that soon, in God’s
perfect timing, all will be back to normal and we will be able to look
back at the faithfulness of God during this time of trial for all of us.
God bless all of you!
Serving Christ,
Rev. Kevin, Sylvia and Joshua Rosendahl
Grace Christian Outreach Ministries
205 Wildwood Avenue
Madison, MN 56256
Phone: 320-598-3094
Ministry Needs
-Churches or groups of individuals to do food packing events to
help us provide more food to needy people in Mexico during this
time of scarcity due to the corona virus pandemic
– Missionary groups to come down to minister in Mexico after the
US and Mexico remove the government restrictions
-God to help us get everything in order for some legal things we
need to get done in Mexico for the ministry
PRAYER NEEDS
-For continued protection from the corona virus for us and for
pastors and ministers ministering with GCOM
– For abundant funding of the ministry during this time of
difficulty for many donors
– For people to come to Christ in Mexico as they receive the rice
and beans and literature in the Name of Jesus
– For continued favor in getting the ministry supplies into Mexico
– For wisdom in ministry and personal decisions
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For unity in every ministry and personal decisions
Apr 30
Mountain Top to Mountain Top in Lockdown, Hannah Hunter, Kenya
by Hannah Hunter, TMCI Missionary in Kenya
Jeremiah 29:7(NLT) “And work for the peace and prosperity of the city where I sent you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, for its welfare will determine your welfare.”
We often overlook this verse because we focus a lot on verses 10-15 about the plans for good, He has for us. They are so good; however, we need to remember this was spoken to the children of Israel as they were about to go to seventy years into captivity in Babylon. That means a whole generation plus would not see their land nor freedom in their lifetime.
In this global, or almost global lockdown, some of us are thousands of miles from home. Our choice in that God assigned to another nation. My heart does grieve for one of Christine’s sisters in Nairobi. Her husband was out on business when in three hours before curfew the President came out and completely shut down movement in and out of that city. She and her children were left without the father. He must stay on the tribal land until the city is reopened. One of my students is from Democratic Republic of Congo. I could see in his face he would like to be with his parents and siblings.
During this time, we refuse to play into the enemy’s hands of fear and paralysis of our forward movement for the kingdom. You notice I did not call this a quarantine because it is not it is a lock down. A violation of our human rights with the powers that be-choosing what is essential and what is not. That does not stop God nor His people.
The scripture above challenges us to work for the peace and prosperity of the town where we are exiled-locked down in. For the verse says He sent us. He knew exactly where we were at the moment the orders came. He knows every hair on your head why would He not know where you were? Our command is to PRAY to the Lord for the welfare of that city.
Kilgoris, Kenya just got smothered in pray, fasting, and worship. The visions and visitation made us rejoice. A woman who often disrupted our services with her drunkenness came to pastor Dan’s door and received Jesus. We have formed a bond with our Muslim neighbors. They are in Ramadan. One thing is they share their food with neighbors when they break their fast each evening. Tonight, when we broke our fast; we shared a cake with them. We share what we believe. I prayed for the daughter who was ill. I told her I pray to a God who heals and answers prayers. She let me anoint her and lay hands on her. To no shock she was healed.
There are altars and strongholds tumbling and we knew some things were concluded in this fast. For that we are so grateful. We spent today focusing on the USA. I am so grateful for the love of my land and President exhibited by the Kenyans. To hear them pour out the incense of prayer to the throne for my land always moves my heart. Thank you!
Each day, twice a day during the fast we met for worship and prayers. People got delivered and walls fell. Today we met and after worship and a powerful word on the blood by Pastor Dan we took communion. It was so sweet.
Our water tank was empty in the compound. As we all left to go to our homes, and everyone was safe inside the heaven opened and threw down buckets of rain. As we were enjoying our first meal, we could see the rain running as in a race to the tank. Oh, my how good the food tasted. God even provided some sweet fresh watermelon which had not been able to be brought in because of the lockdown and closing of the open-air market. We also were able to get our students fed and home before curfew. He has and is doing us good. Now if we can get some power back. Seems rain or power. Take a choice. You cannot have both. Smile!
Yes, it is not ideal but going deep with Him and each other is just about perfect. In the midst of great darkness, discomfort, and suppression let us find the joy in the waiting.
Apr 24
Urgent Update from Richard Wiggins in Nigeria
We pray you and everyone there are well.
Needed Transportation
Food Distribution
Critical Prayer Needed
Apr 21
Important Update from Doug and Jill Nelson in Thailand
Sharing and Rejoicing in Thailand
In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. 2 Corinthians 8:2 (NIV)
Many members of our home church in Thailand are experiencing the impact of Covid-19 in ways few of us will encounter in the U.S. Most of them are immigrant workers or tribal natives that live very simply on low incomes from pay day to pay day. Now, with the work shut-down, their families stand in very real danger of going hungry or being evicted from their housing. Despite this situation, they are sticking together and helping one another by foraging for fruit and vegetables, growing gardens, fishing, and raising chickens. However, there are still some vital things that only money can buy like rice, the staple of their diet, and the oil they cook with.
Eagles Rest International Ministries has been honored to participate in providing a large sack of rice and two bottles of oil to every family in Lighthouse Church, our church home when we are abroad. In the picture above, our pastor gives rice and oil to a family in need. Below, is pictured the supplies given to each family, and also a picture of our pastor’s wife taking the temperature of a family representative who has come to the church to receive the allotment for his family.
The members were thrilled to receive their provisions, however, their thoughts were not only for themselves, but for the struggling families in their neighborhoods, both Christian and non-Christian. Plans are being made to share beyond their membership, and Eagles Rest will participate with them in this outreach.
Any donations to ERIM marked for helping provide food, housing, or other necessities to our friends and neighbors in Thailand will go for that purpose. Our mailing address is below, or if you have PayPal, donations may be sent to [email protected]. We thank you for your support–past, present, and future. Please pray for hearts to be opened to the gospel through these shared blessings in a time of crisis.
Home in Time to Stay Home
From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. Psalm 61:2 (NIV)
The situation was well on its way to weird when we arrived in the U.S. on March 10. Our jaws dropped when we attempted to buy groceries for the first time since reaching home, and the toilet paper shelves were empty. Surely, this couldn’t be happening in the United States! But a lot of things were happening in the United States that none of us have ever experienced before.
Speaking for ourselves and for our family, we are deeply thankful that we are blessed with abundance of food and comfortable housing (and even plenty of TP!), unlike what is being experienced by many in Thailand (as talked about above) and other nations. Like many of you, our chief complaint is the inability to be physically present with our children and grandchildren. We also miss being able to join our church family in the same building for worship. But even in these circumstances, we are grateful for the electronic media so readily available to us.
We continue to pray for you and for the world situation, and we thank you for your prayers, also. Stay safe and well with your focus on Jesus, our Rock and our Redeemer.
Apr 20
News From The Szymanski Family, Mexico
Dear Friends,
Please continue to pray for us. The radio ministry here is really having a large impact on our city and surrounding communities. People are in lock down with nothing to do. Most Mayans don’t have television so they listen to the radio. We have been receiving message after message from people who are accepting Jesus as they listen to our radio programs. So many more messages come in from people who are thankful for the encouraging words and the worship music. Jesus really is the only Peace in this terrible time.
We are now on our 8th week in the house. This has been a great time to reflect on how good Jesus is to us. Lets all remember to pick up our Bibles and read a little. The Word of God really is the encouragement we all need.
The Szymanski Family
Apr 16
Notes from Bishop Coulter: Be Still and Know
Ps 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God
This verse is a very familiar verse that most us know by heart. But knowing is one thing; doing it is another. It is imperative that we take time alone with God to hear His still, small voice.
The fact is that God wants to tabernacle with us very day. We host His presence all the time, but do not take enough time to listen and fellowship with Him
This week I received an Email from Bishop Cherie Burger and here is what she shared:
I, like so many others, have been scanning the internet for different blogs and videos from Christians speaking about the immediate crises we find ourselves in. As I was getting ready for bed, I said, “Lord, there are too many voices!” Immediately, I heard, “Did I not tell you in this first year of the Decade of the Voice that you were to come aside and hear My Voice? There will be many voices speaking this year, but it is imperative that you recognize and discern My Voice from the voices of the deceivers.”
Not only do I think this is for me personally, but for all of us who are the Lord’s and represent Him to others. How can we speak the truth, bring comfort and hope to others, if we are listening to the wrong voices? God is releasing His Apostolic voices in this season. May we hear and recognize His Voice and shut out the din of competing opinions of others.
Cherie
During time of mandatory stay-at-home orders is a great time to start or reestablish a habit of setting time aside to listen to what God wants in our lives. Sometimes we get so busy doing the ministry we forget to spend time with the one who gave us the ministry.
The interesting thing I have discovered is that the more time I spend listening to God, how He wants me to minister, the more effective I become. Some people are so busy with their own thoughts, or other people thoughts, on how to run the ministry that they miss God’s voice that best clarifies what we are to do and when we are to do it.
Remember, if the Holy Spirit directs your path (and God’s word tells He DOES direct us), you will be at the right place, at the right time, with the right word and action to get the victory in the situation.
I encourage you to take this down time to refresh yourself in the Lord. Take a fresh look at the ministry God has given you. Let Him fine-tune what He has called you to do. Reflect on what you have been doing. Are there some things you are doing that are not fruitful?
In the past I have suggested that we make a not to do list. Stop those activities that are not fruitful in advancing the ministry God gave you. Maybe there are things you are doing that you could delegate to others. Remember, if your hands are so filled with what you’re doing now, God cannot give you anything new.
Some of you, as you take time with God to review your ministry, may find that God is moving you into a new direction. If you feel your ministry is stagnant, it is definitely time for you to seek the Lord on how to re-energize your ministry. Remember, God is never stagnant, He is always on the move. Our job is to find out where He is moving and join Him.
I believe that God is preparing those who will listen to His still small voice to be a more powerful ministry than they have ever experienced: more souls, more healing, more deliverances. The world is ripe for reformation and God is preparing you and the Church universal for the end-time revival.
It is important that we take the time to be still and listen to His instructions for our lives and ministry.
The field is ripe for harvest. Let us not miss the call God has put on our lives in THIS season and time.
Have blessed week,
Bishop Bob
Apr 15
God Is Speaking, Stas Karpenko, Russia
Ufa Bible Ministries www.ufabible.info
April 2020 Prayer Letter
There were times in history when God spoke clearly and undisguisedly. He tore the curtain in the temple to depict the truth that everyone can now come into fellowship with Him. He destroyed the temple in 70 AD to express the idea of a new spiritual temple, Church which is spiritual body, not stones.
Now He is showing even more vividly to the world that He is the true Lord of Lords. These days we clearly see that his Church is not mere a building but a live fellowship of saved souls. Let us bow down before Him in owe!
Easter, Zimbabwe and ESL Box
This year Easter is on April 19th here. Easter service will be held online. Please pray for lost souls to join that worship as many in Russian culture feel the urge to do something “spiritual” on that day.
Please pray for our mission trip to Zimbabwe In May. As you know all international travels came to a standstill. There are not any firm dates for easing it. In some parts it is worse, in some parts it is slowly starting to get better. Please pray for wisdom and discernment about the trip for us and all parties involved.
Several of you have responded to a call to send boxes for our ESL school. At least one box was already packed and sent! We cannot say thank you enough to each of you who took part in this project.
Featured Leader
Please be in prayer for Djaleel. He got saved many years ago but then stopped following the Lord. Later he returned to the Lord and started to come to our church. He and his wife have been on fire for the Lord last few months. He is clearly experiencing first love with the Lord. They are learning how to trust God in their lives. Please pray that he would go further in his spiritual growth and become a leader. That we would see how we can help him to serve the Lord fruitfully.
FAMILY
Our daughter Christina turned 4 on April 8th. She is absolutely adorable. It is a special blessing to watch her growing and becoming mature every day.
THANK YOU
We deeply appreciate your countless prayers and support. These days that means a lot to us. We pray that there will be much fruit to your account as He continues to draw lost souls to Himself.
GIVING
You can make tax deductible contribution to Ufa Bible Ministries which is recognized by the IRS as a 501c3 non-profit entity.
Make checks payable to:
TMCI/Ufa Bible Ministries
PO BOX 1761
Columbia, SC 29202
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