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Travel Tip – Did I Leave the Iron On?

Travel Tip – Always arrange for someone who can check on your home while you are away.

Ever leave for an extended trip, or even a short one, and have that funny feeling that you’ve forgotten something?  I remember sitting on an airplane at 35,000 feet and realizing that I could not remember putting down the garage door.  As soon as I landed I called a friend who lived near our home.  Sure enough, I had not lowered the door.

On another occasion, our “automatic” pet watering bowl began to leak and a catastrophic flood and water bill were avoided because our friend caught it before a lot of damage was done.

A trusted friend who can check on things while you travel is invaluable.  Always make arrangements to have someone do the lawn, water the plants and generally check on things while you are away.

It’s a Twister!

That iconic, classic movie “The Wizard of Oz” yielded more than its fair share of memorable quotes. See if you can remember who said these and why*.

“Unusual weather we’re having, ain’t it?”
“A heart is not judged by how much you love; but by how much you are loved by others.”
“I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas any more.”
“I’ll get you, my pretty, and your little dog, too! ”
“I don’t know… But some people without brains do an awful lot of talking… don’t they?”
“…there’s no place like home! ”
“It’s a twister. It’s a twister.”

Trisha recently used that last quote to describe the many challenges, opportunities, and constant changes that we face as we continue in full-time ministry. Often, life’s events and situations swirl around us, kicking up dirt and debris that make it difficult to know what direction to take or where to put our feet for the next step.

Yet, God is our shelter in the storm. He hides us in the cleft of His hand, protecting us from destruction. We might get scratched. We might lose some possessions and maybe some relationships. Nonetheless we are protected and kept toward the work that He has in store for us.

God is also the lighthouse, drawing us into safe harbor where we can get about His business and deepen our relationship with Him.

No “twisters” are surprising to God. No matter how violent or unexpected in human terms, He raises His mighty hand and says, “Peace, be still.

 

*To check your answers at IMDB.COM (click here).

America’s Got Talent?

Trisha and some of her students (Novosibirsk,, Russia (Siberian Region)
Trisha and some of her students (Novosibirsk,, Russia (Siberian Region)

That popular TV series, “America’s Got Talent”, showcases the broad range of “talent” that people of all ages and backgrounds are willing to display before a national audience.  Some are amazingly entertaining while others are just plain weird, or worse.  Some of the least talented acts are there because someone, perhaps a friend or family member, told them they were talented.  Regardless, each participant came to the conclusion embodied by the phrase, “I can do that”.

As Christians, we all too often reach the opposite conclusion.  When faced with the opportunity to exercise our God given gifts and talents, we simply say, “I can’t do that”.  The reality is that God has given us gifts to be used in His service.  To say “I can’t do that” in response to God’s prompting is not only disobedient, but it calls God a liar.

Looking back on the times when I have said to God, “I can’t do that”, I wonder how many blessings I have forgone and how many blessings I have withheld from others.  We don’t have to exercise our talents before a national audience.  But, our heavenly audience is waiting to see us act in faith and say, “I can do that”.

Things turn out best…

“Things turn out best for the people who make the best out of the way things turn out.” – Art Linkletter

Mission work is full of surprises, unexpected situations and challenging obstacles.  Yet, the result is always predictable when God is glorified and the gospel is clearly and directly presented.  God has His way with both the missionary and those touched by the missionary.  Below are some lessons that must be learned and re-learned when serving the Almighty God.

-Learn to be led by the One we are serving and adapt our priorities to meet His
-Learn how to cheerfully change your plans when unexpected conditions require it
-Do not be discouraged when faced with unexpected challenges.  God has already prepared a way to overcome them in a way that will glorify Him

God said, 10 I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say: My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please. 11 From the east I summon a bird of prey; from a far-off land, a man to fulfill my purpose. What I have said, that will I bring about; what I have planned, that will I do. (Isaiah 46:10-11 NIV)

Missions is about following God’s lead and trusting Him with the result.

What Does JKI Do?

With evangelism as our focus, we strive to provide effective planning and leadership in order to effectively spread the gospel of Christ.
● Train and equip lay teams for short term direct mission projects
● Organize and lead lay teams for domestic projects in the U.S. and international projects in Latin America and other countries as God open doors
● Mobilize and motivate church members to get involved in Christian service
● Partner with indigenous churches in reaching their communities for Christ
● Strengthen and provide resources to our partner indigenous churches

Our Priorities

Evangelism, emphasizing the importance of sharing the gospel with unbelievers for the purpose of salvation.

Church Starts, assisting indigenous church planters in starting churches in areas that are in need of a Biblical Christian church.

Spiritual Awakening, preaching, teaching and exhorting Christians to progress toward conformity with Christ and become the manor woman God created them to be.

Discipleship, aiming toward the full development of Christians as they grow in grace, knowledge and maturity.

World Missions, working with all evangelical believers in the gigantic task of reaching every country and person with an opportunity to receive and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Iglesia Bautista El Faro

Iglesia Bautista El Faro (Lighthouse Baptist Church)

Alcanzar a nuestra comunidad para Cristo (Reach our community for Christ)

Pastor Geovanny Jose Teofilo Pelaez

arrio Loma Verde, de la escuela Madre Michell 1 Cuadra al Este
Puerto Cabeza, RAAN

Programa semanal (Weekly Schedule)
domingo (Sunday)           9:30 AM Escuela Biblica Dominical (Sunday School)
domingo (Sunday)           5:30 PM Culto de Predicación (Preaching Service)
miercoles (Wednesday) 6:00 PM Servicio de Adoración (Worship Service)
viernes (Friday)                6:00 PM Servicio de Enseñanza

establecido (established) 2008 BIMI

los datos establecidos (Last Update) 21/03/2017, OFDR
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Git-R-Done

“Git-R-Done!!!” This popular catch phrase has become part of the American lexicon thanks to the redneck styled comedian known as Larry the Cable Guy.  It is a simple and direct way to say, “Let’s make the task at hand our priority”, “”Let’s  get to work”, “Let’s finish the job”.

Think about it.    You’ve heard the many life-changing testimonies of those who have gone before.  You’ve wanted to be part of an effective mission.  Yet, you’ve put it off for any number of reasons.  You’re not getting any younger.  Time is getting shorter.

We have more invitations for our Practically Speaking English evangelism events than we can accept.  Our limitation is simply the number of volunteers that are willing to go with us.  Pastors tell us again and again, “Please come and help us!”  It breaks our heart to say “No” or “Maybe next year.”

Please, won’t you prayerfully consider joining us in one of the next opportunities?  You can join us in one of two practical ways (in addition to praying for us).  One way is to commit to going yourself.  Second is help us financially to sponsor someone else.

Finders Keepers. Losers weepers.

This old children’s adage has amazing application to the human condition.  Those who find (receive) Christ keep their life forever.  Those who do not receive Christ are eternally lost (losers).  The Bible is clear.  John 3:18 says:

Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son. (John 3:18 NIV)

Missions is about telling people how to enter into relationship with Jesus Christ.  The cool thing about the gospel is that Jesus is looking for the “weepers” so that He can turn them into “keepers”.  What a joy it is to be part of that process.

Travel Tip – Trip Insurance vs. Travel Insurance

There is sometimes some confusion about the type of insurance a traveler might need or want.  Essentially, there are two forms of insurance available to travelers and they are completely different from one another.  Both can be very valuable and are usually reasonably priced.
The questions is, “Which one do I need, if I need any at all?”

In this article, we will try to answer this and other questions about these important travel tools.

What is travel insurance?  You can think of this as  a temporary insurance policy that helps you in case of a medical emergency or illness while you are traveling (during the period covered by your policy.  The pricing usually begins at about $3.00 per day, per person and varies from one company to another.  Coverage also varies from one company to another, but generally you can buy coverage that applies to:
* Medical reimbursement
* Emergency medical evacuation
* Permanent total disability
* Personal property
* Accidental death and dismemberment
* Return of remains in case of death
* Medical assistance services
* Travel assistance services

Jody Kennedy International has had great experiences with Gallagher Charitable International Insurance Services.
We cover all our mission teams with travel insurance for the duration of the mission trip.  We recommend that you never leave the country without comprehensive travel insurance.

What is trip insurance?  Trip insurance, also called trip cancellation insurance, is not a medical policy or a policy that covers your property while you are traveling.  Instead, trip insurance is all about protecting you financially if your trip is canceled or interrupted due to a covered cause.
For example, you have booked a flight for your family to a great vacation spot. Suddenly, your child becomes very ill and there is no way your family can travel for vacation while your child is sick.  If you had purchased trip insurance, you would be covered for the cost of your trip or the cost of rescheduling (airline fees, hotel cancellation fees, etc.).

Some of these companies also offer travel assistance if your trip is interrupted. Say your are making your way across Europe and there is a major storm or maybe a labor strike.  Your policy might cover the additional expenses involved in delayed travel, re-booking flights, lodging and even meals.

Although we have less experience with trip insurance, our travel insurance provider, Gallagher Charitable International Insurance Services, also offers trip insurance policies.  Trip insurance may or may not be of value to you.  You must evaluate the cost of your trip, your destinations and other factors, but you may want to buy trip insurance simply for peace of mind.

Always read the fine print.  Just like anything else, insurance policies vary greatly from one provider to another.  Be sure to read the entire insurance offering, including exclusions and limitations, to be sure you are getting the coverage that suits your needs.

Look for reputable insurance providers.  Sometimes the company that covers your house and cars may offer these policies.  If they do, they are a great resource for getting your questions answered.

We recommend that you always buy travel insurance whenever you leave the country, especially if you already have health issues or your are traveling somewhere with poor sanitation.  Trip insurance is optional but it might be a good addition to your travel plans and give you peace of mind.

Iglesia Bautista Fundamental Esperanza Viva

Iglesia Bautista Fundamental Esperanza Viva (Living Hope Fundamental Baptist Church)

Ensanchar el evangelio de nuestro Salvador Jesucristo a traves de la predicacion de su Palabra. (Widen the gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ through the preaching of His Word.)

Pastor Ever Enrique Toruño Rojas
8928 1909

Comunidad las Mangas, de la Cooperativa Augusto Cesar Sandino 50 Vrs al Este
San Isidro, Matagalpa, NI

Programa semanal (Weekly Schedule)
domingo (Sunday)     10:00 AM Escuela Biblica Dominical (Sunday School)
domingo (Sunday)       4:30 PM Servicio de Predicación (Preaching Service)
martes (Tuesday)         4:30 PM Servicio de Adoración (Worship Service)
jueves (Thursday)        4:30 PM Servicio de Enseñanza (Teaching Service)

establecido (established) 2014  BIMI

los datos establecidos (Last Update) 9/03/2017, OFDR
Para ser incluido en este directorio o para hacer una corrección a la información en este sitio web, haga clic aquí.
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