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Panama City, FL (Hurricane Michael)
We just returned from Panama City, FL where we had
the privilege to serve as volunteer chaplains of the Rapid
Response Team (RRT), a ministry of Billy Graham Evangelistic
Association (BGEA). The amazing Samaritan's Purse disaster relief
teams continue to help those who were devastated by Hurricane
Michael in October 2018.
For two weeks, we were part of two incredible
volunteer teams of chaplains ministering to the Samaritan's Purse
volunteers, home owners and families, and first-responders. We
traveled throughout Bay County doing our best to give spiritual
and emotional comfort and hope to those devastated by the
hurricane. Thousands are still not able to return to their homes
and jobs. The emotional trauma experienced by these families is
tremendous and we saw the Lord move in many lives to give them
calm and hope.
We are returning to Panama City for another
two-week deployment with BGEA RRT. Please pray for us as we share
the love of Christ and His gospel with those we encounter.
Samaritan's Purse is in need of volunteers to help
the thousands in disaster areas around the country. Look for
volunteer opportunities here.
*Samaritan’s Purse and Billy
Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) are ministries of Franklin
Graham.
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We had a
most amazing encounter while in Panama City. We met a beautiful
couple, Donna and Kenneth, and learned that there was a connection
between us that only God could arrange. This is a must-read story
(read it here).
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New Year,
New Perspective
One of the
young men who served as a Samaritan's Purse Disaster Relief
volunteer recorded his insightful perspective. His article is a
tribute to the great work being done by Samaritan's Purse Disaster
Relief and a reminder of how the Lord can use us and show us
something about ourselves when we yield to Him. Take a moment to
read his story (read it here).
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Report About Nicaragua - Please
Pray for Us
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The news
from our partners in Nicaragua is not good. The government
continues to crack down on opposition groups and protests. Many of
the "free" press reporters and management have been
arrested and jailed. It is reported that one of the main "free"
news channels (100% Noticias TV) is blocked from transmitting its
TV signal. Investment by foreign companies that had been planned
for 2019 has been suspended and many of the factories remain
closed.
The good
news is that our church partners report more baptisms since April
2018 (the start of the crisis) than in all of 2017.
We are
prayerfully preparing to visit in the coming months. We will take
some needed supplies and spend some time encouraging and praying
with our staff and church partners.
Meanwhile,
we continue our partnerships in Nicaragua by sending money
(prayerfully and wisely) to our church partners for supplies,
events and infrastructure. In addition, we continue to help our
staff and pastors meet the needs in their families for food,
medicine and other things. We also continue to provide the money
for 9 children of pastors and staff to attend Christian schools.
Please
keep praying and supporting us during this crisis. All help given
to our Aid Nica project goes to providing needed help to our
partners and partner churches.
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If you
want to help in meeting the needs of our Nicaragua partners'
families and our partner churches, donations in any amount will be
used wisely to meet the essential needs. To donate, use the
button or mail your check to Jody Kennedy International, PO Box
6802, Fort Worth, TX 76115.
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We have
reconnected with Behind the Walls (formerly Bill Glass Champions for
Life). We have already served in the High Desert Prison in
Susanville, CA, the Harris County Jails in Houston and the Tarrant
County Jail in Fort Worth.
In the
coming weeks, we are scheduled for several other prison events in
Texas, Louisiana and Ohio.
Behind the
Walls (formerly Champions for Life) is the ministry of Bill Glass
and continues to share the gospel with inmates across the country.
Find out how you can be involved in this life changing ministry.
Click here.
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Appreciating
God's Providence
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While we
mourn for Nicaragua, we can see God's hand in keeping us busy in the
U.S. The Lord has put in front of us several unexpected
opportunities to minister to others in crisis. We are grateful that
while we yearn to go back to Nicaragua, the Lord has seen fit to
keep us busy in various ways.
If we can
serve you, we are ready to be in front of your congregation, Bible
class or small group to preach, teach, share testimony, instruct on
mission, or simply share God's word.
Please
contact us to schedule a date and time. (We do not require or
request any offering for this service).
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Links that might interest you.
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