MISSIONS NEWSLETTER

Pastor Chuck & Arlyn
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Hey there, it’s a little lengthy but exciting! Do hope you are encouraged!

I thank God for a great month!

In November I went to Trinidad and spoke for the week in the YWAM Discipleship Training School. I also met with some pastors I hadn’t seen for many years and had some wonderful fellowship with them. I spoke in different churches and challenged one church to reach out to the Seven Sphere’s of Society, giving a plan of action which later they said they were incorporating into their New Years plan for their church. I left Trinidad very tired but just in time to finish setting up for the up and coming trip into Chinoweing and Imbaimadai. We also are working on our new building. Oh I can only thank God for His wonderful and awesome financial provision that pushed us way ahead in our construction. A YWAM Ministry in Germany led by Dr.Carsten and Christine had visited us many years ago, got a hold of me and said they wanted to bless us. I can’t tell you how surprised, blessed, thankful we were at this unexpected blessing. We finished the floor of the building and then proceeded to build two of the rooms. I can’t wait, as the office presently is in my bedroom and we really need to get something more adequate! (at least I don’t have far to travel!)

LOOK WHAT THE LORD IS DOING IN CHINOWEING AND IMBAIMADAI!!!

“100 years ago it was prophesized that missionaries would come with the Word of God to the village of Chinoweing. When these people come, we are to receive them and
listen to them.” These were the words of an Akawioh Indian in the village of Chinoweing when we arrived. It is such an honor and privilege to be a part of this prophetic fulfillment and practically the only ones to be reaching into this remote village.

Our journey began with a team of 10, six from the USA, two from YWAM and two Akawioh Indians who would serve as our translators. We flew over this vast virgin jungle for an hour and landed on top of Chi -Chi mountain where our four hour walk into the village began. It was a lesson in endurance! Once in the village we held an evening service even in spite of our apparent tiredness! One of the team members asked where the church was where we would be ministering and I pointed across the savannah and we could only laugh, realizing it was approximately a ½ mile walk away! We went and God used us in spite of our weakened state. Isn’t that what He usually does??

We ministered for the next two nights in Chinoweing and visited different homes across this vast savannah region. People were happy to receive us and have us pray for them. Our team also preformed a marriage ceremony for a young couple and dedicated three babies to Jesus! One young girl from this village desires to take our Discipleship Training School in January, requiring a BIG step of faith but if we can disciple a handful of people from Chinoweing, I believe God is going to do something amazing in this village. Sherry has literally no funds to do the school but after prayer and seeking God concerning this, we felt to go ahead and take her.

While in Chinoweing I felt I needed to give a word for the village. I’ve always felt that the people were spiritually blind and God wanted to open their eyes. I spoke
through Nursey (Renete Austin) to the people and wept as I shared the hard Word God had put on my heart. Afterwards, a leader from one of the churches came up to me and
told me that the Word was for her and the village. She’s been so blind spiritually and now God was opening her eyes. She believed that 2009 would be a good year for the
village when God would move. It affirmed the scripture that was on my heart in 1 Corinthians 2:9 “Things which eye has not seen and ear has not heard, and which
have not entered the heart of man, all that God has prepared for those who love Him.”

The team were such troupers and each brought unique gifts that made a well rounded ministry team. We then headed to Imbaimadai, taking five hours to walk across the Savannah and then down a mountain where Pastor Orin and a friend met us with the boat to take us on the two hour trip down river. I thank God for cloud cover during our walk that helped shelter us from the hot sun. We were exhausted upon arrival in Imbaimadai but still committed ourselves to have a service. This was exciting as a Rum shop owner known for bringing in prostitutes and strip tease on the landing opened up his shop doors for us to have an open air meeting. Pastor/Evangelist Norman Walker preached that night and we amazed at the newness of strength God gave him and the powerful message proclaimed to the miners and prostitutes. One young girl sat outside weeping and our team was able to minister to her along with some of the men. The next night we went to another rum shop, Mr Medonza’s palce and Pastor Charlie gave a clear message of God’s love and forgiveness in a packed shop. We believe God is breaking up the fallow ground in this place and know fruit is soon to grow!

Once back in Parika, construction was still under way and we began to plan for our Christmas parties! Two financial donations made it possible to be a blessing to the unfortunate this Christmas. Sharon and her husband in Bermuda (former AIDS/HIV volunteers from Guyana) have financially blessed us so we can continue the AIDS ministry. We also will be having a big party at the hospital. Our volunteers will also go into the Children’s ward and have fun with these kids and make their day a little brighter.

Through the financial blessings of Dr Kami Kandola in NWT, we were able to hold a party for the boys at Bethel Boys home and have some fun with them. We also are planning a big community party for those around us and will work with one of the local churches to make this happen.

So much to say, so much to give thanks for this season. We felt that we as a mission wanted to encourage the teachers at the primary school down the road so we made them a nice hot meal and just wanted to give them words of encouragement. They told us no one has ever done this before for them and we felt more blessed just seeing their appreciation.

On December 17th I will be heading home to the great white north (Canada) for Christmas this year. It will be so good to see my family and have some ‘down’ time. This girl is tired and stepping out will give me a little break. Thanks for your prayers. I do need prayer for my work permit as it expires in January and I was told they may not renew it again. Even with this word, I continue to move forward in the plans God has given us and we are preparing for our January 12th DTS. I cannot worry, only put this in the Hands of the One who says in Genesis 18:14 “is anything too difficult for the Lord?” No, in this season we remember Him who came to earth for us and still does the impossible. What a great God we serve who still his changing hearts and drawing men unto Him. May you draw near to Him this season.

Blessings ‘n love

Kim