Hello Friends,
WOW! Things are moving and it is hard to keep up!
1st – remember the challenge of matching $15,000 USD. Once more, if we could find $15,000 through other contributors a businessman would match it with an additional $15,000.
Well, it was unclear if we found the match through our internet and phone conversations. We knew it was close, but not for sure, so we waited until all the contributions actually arrived. They all came in and after careful count we are pleased to say we met the challenge. Contributions that came in directed towards the match totaled $15,198.20 USD beating the challenge by $198.20!
If you gave to the challenge you will be pleased to know that your gift was doubled as a result of meeting the matching funds!
January 13 began a new Discipleship Training School (DTS) at the St. Marc facility. We have 11 enthusiastic students in this year’s program.
Upon arriving they were shocked to hear that their day began at 5:45am and did not end until 5:30 pm, unless it was their turn for supper cleanup. If they’re on supper cleanup, it will be finished around 7:00pm.
It is a hard schedule as it is a “boot camp” before entering into full time service in missions. But those who make it and feel the call after completing the five month course will be ready to encounter the challenges.
This year’s DTS focus is James 3:18 “But someone will say, "You have faith; I have deeds. Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by what I do.”
Already they are being challenged to show their faith, not by words alone but by action!
Up coming News!
-Expansion – New Resident Housing Duplex under Construction
-New Sanctuary Finished – Equipped with Video Conferencing!
-Mardi Gras Carnival – People Saved! Nation reports the calmest carnival season in years!