*****Please refer to the updates made on the "Mission and Ministry" page before reading this post!***** Thanks!
God is pretty awesome, well, to say the least! I have always heard that God will not call you into something without providing everything you need to get the job done. When we were first given the vision to embark on creating a self-sustaining mission organization we were slightly overwhelmed. I mean after all that is a big task to take on! Good thing we serve a big God! Liz and I started praying about it, seeking godly council, counting the cost, and drawing up the blueprints to make it all work. We felt like the English school was first on the list. Certainly not because it is more important or even more effective at leading people to Christ, solely, it would provide a foundation to build all facets of the organization on (physically). God quickly lined up the people needed to make this happen. Basically, financial investors, willing to lay it on the line to see a missions organization focused on increasing worldwide efforts for Christ. Thus, the home base needed in order to plant the first international English speaking church in a city of 4 million people, build a financially, self-sustaining missions organization, and a Christian, English educational facility was granted to us.
Because of the fact the school provides the only native, English speaking teachers in the city we have an opportunity to witness to people who influence the entire culture on a large scale. The building will also offer accommodations for a new Bible school plant in the city. The details for the new Bible school are still up in the air. Currently the school is being remodeled, chairs and tables are being manufactured, walls are being painted, things are getting fixed, etc. to be able to cater to a wide range of mission efforts. Sadly, the difficult process of getting the permits and licenses to operate as a legal entity here has been quite daunting. Everyday we chip away one more piece of the process and get closer and closer to being able to impact the world for the cause of Christ! We pray that you will continue to support us while these final preparations are being completed. As we have always said, we are big believers in missionaries becoming self-supported as quickly as possible. None of this is possible without your love, prayers, and support! Once the English school gets its permits to operate the doors will be opened and Liz and I will be supported financially (along with the other 48 missionaries the mission will hire) and we will no longer require financial support. As soon as this occurs, we will be sure to post the good news! Although, we do ask that you never quit praying for us!
God is pretty awesome, well, to say the least! I have always heard that God will not call you into something without providing everything you need to get the job done. When we were first given the vision to embark on creating a self-sustaining mission organization we were slightly overwhelmed. I mean after all that is a big task to take on! Good thing we serve a big God! Liz and I started praying about it, seeking godly council, counting the cost, and drawing up the blueprints to make it all work. We felt like the English school was first on the list. Certainly not because it is more important or even more effective at leading people to Christ, solely, it would provide a foundation to build all facets of the organization on (physically). God quickly lined up the people needed to make this happen. Basically, financial investors, willing to lay it on the line to see a missions organization focused on increasing worldwide efforts for Christ. Thus, the home base needed in order to plant the first international English speaking church in a city of 4 million people, build a financially, self-sustaining missions organization, and a Christian, English educational facility was granted to us.
Here are some pictures of the new mission base:
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| Apartments behind the school for missionaries/teachers to use short-term |
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| Andy - an IMB missionary who has played a key role in helping us get things going here! |
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| Hallway |
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| Kitchen before |
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| Trying to figure out how to network ;) - Got it figured out now :) |
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| Back hallway with bathrooms, closet and 1 classroom |
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| Classroom (where Liz and I currently live) |
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| Classroom |
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| Computer Lab 1 |
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| Computer Lab 2 |
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| Classroom |
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| Classroom |
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| Missionary/Teacher workroom (the light is fixed now) |
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| Admin Office |
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| Classroom with A/C |
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| Reception Area |
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| Front of Building before remodel |
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| Junior helping me remodel |
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| Front after remodel |
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| NOT our car.... watching it for a mission couple who are Stateside raising money for a new project they are working on with Amazon Reach |
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| Reception Area with new paint job! |
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| Reception Area bathroom |
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| Classroom with new table and chairs |
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| Kitchen with stuff :) |
Because of the fact the school provides the only native, English speaking teachers in the city we have an opportunity to witness to people who influence the entire culture on a large scale. The building will also offer accommodations for a new Bible school plant in the city. The details for the new Bible school are still up in the air. Currently the school is being remodeled, chairs and tables are being manufactured, walls are being painted, things are getting fixed, etc. to be able to cater to a wide range of mission efforts. Sadly, the difficult process of getting the permits and licenses to operate as a legal entity here has been quite daunting. Everyday we chip away one more piece of the process and get closer and closer to being able to impact the world for the cause of Christ! We pray that you will continue to support us while these final preparations are being completed. As we have always said, we are big believers in missionaries becoming self-supported as quickly as possible. None of this is possible without your love, prayers, and support! Once the English school gets its permits to operate the doors will be opened and Liz and I will be supported financially (along with the other 48 missionaries the mission will hire) and we will no longer require financial support. As soon as this occurs, we will be sure to post the good news! Although, we do ask that you never quit praying for us!
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