About 6 weeks ago, we got word that our missionaries in Mexico received news that two of their nieces were victims of a violent carjacking in the city they were living in. It was quite traumatic, and one of them was seriously injured. Feli, Isabel and Fernando dropped everything and went to be with them. It was a very difficult time, but the Lord provided a place for them to stay nearby, and finances for food and travel. They made the most of the opportunity and shared the gospel with their host family, seeing two of them come to faith in Christ! The doctors and nurses were very attentive, and they watched in awe as Itzel, who sustained a serious gun shot wound to the head, made a miraculous recovery! All glory to God!
Praise the Lord, they are both on the mend and have been recovering well in Mexico City while staying with Fernando, Isabel & Feli so they can be in a safe place, surrounded by people they love as they recover. Itzel has been doing physical therapy as you'll see in the pictures, and is gaining strength. Her sister Keila is doing very well, also. We continue to pray for them as they recover, and for the Lord to provide the extra finances the family needs to help them through this time.
From Moldova With Love
Chip, a national missionary we work with in Moldova, arrived in California on March 1st and spent 3 weeks visiting his supporting churches in Agoura Hills, Apple Valley and Porterville.
He got to attend Shepherd's Conference at John MacArthur's church for 3 days, fellowshipping with other pastors and missionaries and hearing the Word of God preached powerfully! It was a refreshing and fulfilling time for him.
He enjoyed visiting with brothers and sisters from all 3 churches, having meals, sharing his ministry with everyone, being prayed for and just enjoying some restful moments in the California sunshine! He had some fun visiting Hollywood and the Sequoia National Forrest where he saw the General Grant Tree. God's creation truly is spectacular!Â
He shared a couple of needs with us:
1. His need of a new vehicle to replace the one he wore out shuttling Urkrainian refugees from the border to Chisinau.
2. He'd like to rent or purchase a building to use as a ministry center in Chisinau. He would hold free Taekwondo lessons, have bible studies, church services, free dental clinics and more there. Please pray for wisdom as he moves forward with this vision and for the funding to make it a reality.
3. His Easter Outreach is coming up in May. He goes into the public schools with gifts and candies for the children and they let him share the gospel with them! Over 400 children, parents, teachers and staff hear the gospel when he does this!Â
He needs about $1,000 to purchase the gifts. If you'd like to donate to this outreach or the other needs listed above, please see the giving info below.
We are trusting the Lord to care for these needs for him...won't you join us in praying?
Thank you for reading along! Until next time....
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