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The wording beneath the painting says, "Planting seeds of grace." As 2013 is about to unfold, may this be our theme wherever God may lead us, whether in South America or in our own neighborhoods and communities.
Prayers are appreciated for Pastor Rick and me as we travel to South America to plant seeds of grace in early 2013. Our departure date is scheduled for Sunday, January 6th with Pastor Rick returning on January 16th. I will remain on the field until February 20th.
The purpose of this trip is three-fold:
1. To further solidify possible partnership with Nikkei churches in the city of Buenos Aires.
2. To confirm Brazilian church partnerships for JEMS 2013 Summer Mission program.
3. To expand pastoral and church relationships within Brazil.
Pastor Rick and I will attend a portion of the Brazil Holiness Pastors' Conference on January 8-9.
Immediately thereafter, we will travel to Buenos Aires to meet with community and church leaders to build bridges of friendship and potential ministry. From these meetings in Argentina, Pastor Rick will return directly to the US.
After returning from Buenos Aires to São Paulo on January 21, I will attend the Brazil Nikkei Free Methodist Pastors' Conference to further cultivate goodwill and potential ministry partnerships.
During the last week of January and first two weeks of February, I will be traveling throughout Brazil to introduce JEMS to churches and pastors who may not have an understanding of the ministry that JEMS offers to them. Please pray for safe travels. (continues below)
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In a constructive expression of faith, during our stay in Buenos Aires, Pastor Rick and I will be stretching our ministry skills. The two of us are tentatively scheduled to speak and serve at a youth and children's camp with the Iglesia Evangelica Japonés. (Actually, this may not be so foreign to Rick since he has young children yet. But I haven't worked with children in ages. Especially children who speak only Spanish!!)
The VBS style program will be held at a campground in the countryside an hour away from Buenos Aires. At this moment, we are not even sure of our roles, but we are going with the expectation to serve.
Paul writes to Timothy, "But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry." (2 Timothy 4:5).
This will be our challenge as well as we face uncertainties of travel, lodging, ministry and communication during our time in Argentina. We will make every effort to fulfill what God desires, but we will rely heavily on your prayers!
Although the travel schedule in São Paulo state during the last week of January and first week of February's still needs to be fully worked out, please click to enlarge the calendars below to see my travel itinerary (if you wish).
Thank you!
God bless you!
Pr John
Posts you may have missed:
- Christmas Greetings from Pastor John: Link
- Merry Christmas PHOTO from JEMS Staff Link
- You can still receive your 2013 South America Department commemorative calendar with a year-end gift to JEMS - Katagi fund. Learn how.
- JEMS welcomes new staff member. Meet Rianna
- Invitation video for 2013 missions - Link
- Invitation to serve in 2013 - Link
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