Friday, August 14, 2009
Clay Hilton- Canada church plant update
2500 miles away from home Tracy, Phil, Kevin, Kent, Michael, Stephanie, and Alana came up from Knoxville and helped us conduct two backyard Bible clubs, plant over 100 evangelistic seeds, volunteer over 100 hours at a community festival, pass out pizza in a park right before an outdoor church service, watched our 4 kids, fixed stuff around our house, and even did our laundry. Thank you Sevier Heights Baptist Church for helping us reach Fort Mac for Christ.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Robert and Mary Jo Foster
Family, Friends & Supporters,
Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field." (Matthew 9:37-38)
Greetings from São Paulo!Our most recent Workshop saw just over 400 people trained to present the Gospel. Thank you for continuing to pray for these Workshops!!This afternoon and tomorrow we will have some important meetings as we continue to develop a new infrastructure for EE-Brazil. Three new staff members will be installed into their positions and a fourth will be assuming a new responsibility. There will be a transition from a part-time to a full-time national coordinator. This implies a new staff member, and the person selected is very excited to accept the position and to see what the Lord is doing in his life, as are those of us putting together the new Team. Please pray for these important meetings, as they are crucial for our continued growth.Thank you for your partnership in the Gospel!!
Blessings,
Robert & Mary Jo
EE-Brazil
Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field." (Matthew 9:37-38)
Greetings from São Paulo!Our most recent Workshop saw just over 400 people trained to present the Gospel. Thank you for continuing to pray for these Workshops!!This afternoon and tomorrow we will have some important meetings as we continue to develop a new infrastructure for EE-Brazil. Three new staff members will be installed into their positions and a fourth will be assuming a new responsibility. There will be a transition from a part-time to a full-time national coordinator. This implies a new staff member, and the person selected is very excited to accept the position and to see what the Lord is doing in his life, as are those of us putting together the new Team. Please pray for these important meetings, as they are crucial for our continued growth.Thank you for your partnership in the Gospel!!
Blessings,
Robert & Mary Jo
EE-Brazil
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Career Solutions Update
Dear Friends,
Here’s a quick news update. I just love to share good news, particularly when it glorifies God for what He as done. God has answered our prayers concerning our CareerSolutions radio program. And He has done it in a most compelling way.
Just last month when I was informed about KVTT being sold to KERA and that all programming would need to find another home, my first response was to ask God if He was using this closed door to tell me he wanted me off the radio altogether. I refrained from rushing out and contacting other radio stations for several weeks, waiting for God to disclose His intentions first.
I prayed, “If YOU want me to devote my efforts to expanding our workshops while stepping out of radio, I am perfectly happy to do so. Please show me by closing all doors to radio.”
Within a few more weeks I was contacted by one station and then another. And my assistant, Glen, contacted a few others just to see if they had any interest. Within the next 2-3 weeks I was offered a spot for CareerSolutions radio on 4 different stations here in the DFW area (three were FM stations and one was a new AM station; three were Christian stations and one was secular). But that isn’t all the good news. Three of the stations offered us 5 days per week, Monday thru Friday.
After much prayer, I selected KDKR, 91.3 fm – we will be on the air beginning August 10 at 3pm each weekday. Praise the Lord! You may also podcast our shows by registering on our web site. You may also listen on the internet at www.kdkr.org as we’ll be streaming live each weekday. We will also still be broadcasting from our current station thru August, so for a short while, six days per week. And I sense the Lord is not yet done with us on this!
God opens and closes doors as He desires each of us to move closer to Him. And prayer works miracles. Thank you for your prayer support for our ministry. You are the BEST!
David Rawles
Founder & President
CAREERSOLUTIONS
Here’s a quick news update. I just love to share good news, particularly when it glorifies God for what He as done. God has answered our prayers concerning our CareerSolutions radio program. And He has done it in a most compelling way.
Just last month when I was informed about KVTT being sold to KERA and that all programming would need to find another home, my first response was to ask God if He was using this closed door to tell me he wanted me off the radio altogether. I refrained from rushing out and contacting other radio stations for several weeks, waiting for God to disclose His intentions first.
I prayed, “If YOU want me to devote my efforts to expanding our workshops while stepping out of radio, I am perfectly happy to do so. Please show me by closing all doors to radio.”
Within a few more weeks I was contacted by one station and then another. And my assistant, Glen, contacted a few others just to see if they had any interest. Within the next 2-3 weeks I was offered a spot for CareerSolutions radio on 4 different stations here in the DFW area (three were FM stations and one was a new AM station; three were Christian stations and one was secular). But that isn’t all the good news. Three of the stations offered us 5 days per week, Monday thru Friday.
After much prayer, I selected KDKR, 91.3 fm – we will be on the air beginning August 10 at 3pm each weekday. Praise the Lord! You may also podcast our shows by registering on our web site. You may also listen on the internet at www.kdkr.org as we’ll be streaming live each weekday. We will also still be broadcasting from our current station thru August, so for a short while, six days per week. And I sense the Lord is not yet done with us on this!
God opens and closes doors as He desires each of us to move closer to Him. And prayer works miracles. Thank you for your prayer support for our ministry. You are the BEST!
David Rawles
Founder & President
CAREERSOLUTIONS
Friday, June 5, 2009
Robert and Mary Jo Foster Update
Family, Friends and Supporters,Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!God is using your prayers and financial gifts to sustain our ministry in this struggling economy, and we want to express our deepest gratitude for your faithfulness in prayer and our financial support!! Without question, the realities of today's economy are affecting us all, making 2009 one of the most challenging years ever. Know that the Fosters are grateful and are praying for you, even as you pray for us!!Robert's recent time in Brazil was busy and fruitful, and the follow-up since his return has been intense. We had asked you to pray about the following and were pleased to see the results that the Lord provided as a result of your prayers:
On May 2nd, we will be training some new Workshop leaders on sight at a Workshop in Sao Paulo. We were able to train 3 new Workshop leaders that will help us "gear-up" for the increased demand for this new training.
On May 3rd, we will be at the Brooklyn Baptist Church in Sao Paulo to recognize 25 years of exemplary EE training and ministry. This was a special time of recognition. The Lord blessed the worship service, and we believe that the church is committed to many more years of EE training, as a result.
On May 9th, I will be leading a Workshop at a Baptist church in the city of Rio de Janeiro. This Workshop was well-attended with 148 present, bringing to more than 2,100 the number of people trianed in our new Workshop since November 2008.
On May 10th, we will be in a couple of different churches in Rio to promote evangelism training. These visits, which included the participation of two of our VPs from the US as featured, guest speakers, were good opportunities and should help to grow and strengthen the ministry in the large city of Rio de Janeiro.
And, in between these events we'll be working on projects and making contacts. Along with the visiting VPs and members of our National Council, we discussed in detail and began to plan for two projects that require the addition of new staff in Brazil. This is far-reaching planning for the future growth of our training throughout Brazil.
During all of this time, please pray for Mary Jo, too...safety and no mechanical problems with cars, appliances, etc. Mary Jo was safe and did not have any additional mechanical problems while Robert was in Brazil. (Note: the air conditioner on our car had quit cooling before I even wrote the request, and in part, prompted the request.)So, THANK YOU for the prayer support...and please don't let-up! Please pray for us as we determine who to invite to be members of our EE-Brazil Team, as well as for their responses to our invitations. Pray, too, for a major denomination that is considering our Workshop training as a part of their 2010 year of evangelism emphasis.
Blessings,
Robert & Mary Jo
EE-Brazil
On May 2nd, we will be training some new Workshop leaders on sight at a Workshop in Sao Paulo. We were able to train 3 new Workshop leaders that will help us "gear-up" for the increased demand for this new training.
On May 3rd, we will be at the Brooklyn Baptist Church in Sao Paulo to recognize 25 years of exemplary EE training and ministry. This was a special time of recognition. The Lord blessed the worship service, and we believe that the church is committed to many more years of EE training, as a result.
On May 9th, I will be leading a Workshop at a Baptist church in the city of Rio de Janeiro. This Workshop was well-attended with 148 present, bringing to more than 2,100 the number of people trianed in our new Workshop since November 2008.
On May 10th, we will be in a couple of different churches in Rio to promote evangelism training. These visits, which included the participation of two of our VPs from the US as featured, guest speakers, were good opportunities and should help to grow and strengthen the ministry in the large city of Rio de Janeiro.
And, in between these events we'll be working on projects and making contacts. Along with the visiting VPs and members of our National Council, we discussed in detail and began to plan for two projects that require the addition of new staff in Brazil. This is far-reaching planning for the future growth of our training throughout Brazil.
During all of this time, please pray for Mary Jo, too...safety and no mechanical problems with cars, appliances, etc. Mary Jo was safe and did not have any additional mechanical problems while Robert was in Brazil. (Note: the air conditioner on our car had quit cooling before I even wrote the request, and in part, prompted the request.)So, THANK YOU for the prayer support...and please don't let-up! Please pray for us as we determine who to invite to be members of our EE-Brazil Team, as well as for their responses to our invitations. Pray, too, for a major denomination that is considering our Workshop training as a part of their 2010 year of evangelism emphasis.
Blessings,
Robert & Mary Jo
EE-Brazil
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Mid Cities Pregnancy Center Update
After much time and years of prayer, we opened the doors to the beautiful Mid Cities Pregnancy Center, Irving office, March 26. In addition, we had a successful Open House for pastors, Irving ISD staff, physicians, and other city leaders May 22nd.
Since opening, we have performed 31 pregnancy tests, with 23 of them being positive. Of those 23 positive tests, 17 of those clients represented were abortion-vulnerable. After counseling, 19 of the 23 chose to carry and parent, with 2 undecided as to whether to parent or place for adoption. The remaining 2 are unknown as to their decision. Follow-up is continuing.
The gospel was presented 23 times and 3 clients accepted the gift of eternal life. Two clients rededicated their lives to Christ. Many others made significant decisions regarding the direction of their lives.
Heartfelt appreciation is expressed to all those who gave to the Miracle Offering, helping to birth and equip MCPC, Irving! Your sacrificial gifts, prayers, and partnership mean so much to us! Thank you!
Since opening, we have performed 31 pregnancy tests, with 23 of them being positive. Of those 23 positive tests, 17 of those clients represented were abortion-vulnerable. After counseling, 19 of the 23 chose to carry and parent, with 2 undecided as to whether to parent or place for adoption. The remaining 2 are unknown as to their decision. Follow-up is continuing.
The gospel was presented 23 times and 3 clients accepted the gift of eternal life. Two clients rededicated their lives to Christ. Many others made significant decisions regarding the direction of their lives.
Heartfelt appreciation is expressed to all those who gave to the Miracle Offering, helping to birth and equip MCPC, Irving! Your sacrificial gifts, prayers, and partnership mean so much to us! Thank you!
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Friendship Evangelism: Canada church plant update
I believe that Jesus is God. Raja Abid believes that Jesus is one of God's prophets. However, Raja Abid and I are friends. He loves to hang out at our house, eat my lamb chops, talk about the ladies, and read the Bible with me. He is far away, in my opinion from making a decision for Christ, but I feel the Lord leading me to be his friend and share Christ with him through that friendship. Please pray that the Holy Spirit would touch my new friend. Please also pray that the many Urdu speaking people in Fort McMurray could see a church planted here for them.
Justin is another new believer in Christ, and he is not out of the woods yet as far as his struggles due to living his life without Jesus for so many years. However, he is growing in his faith. We meet at least three times a week for Bible study and prayer. He is a great guy and has many friends and family that he wants to see come to Christ.
This last week Justin's mom, who has not asked Jesus to rule her life, commented to me that something has changed in Justin. She said with tears in her eyes "This last week, he actually carried on a conversation with me for the first time in a year. He even asked about me. Something is different about him." I was able to share with her the difference that Jesus makes in someone's life and she was open to finding out more about Justin's new Lord and Saviour.Please double your efforts in praying for Justin and his family and friends. My desire is for him to grow in his faith and see many of those in his life yield their life to Christ.Thank you for partnering with us to reach Justin for Christ.
-Clay Hilton
Justin is another new believer in Christ, and he is not out of the woods yet as far as his struggles due to living his life without Jesus for so many years. However, he is growing in his faith. We meet at least three times a week for Bible study and prayer. He is a great guy and has many friends and family that he wants to see come to Christ.
This last week Justin's mom, who has not asked Jesus to rule her life, commented to me that something has changed in Justin. She said with tears in her eyes "This last week, he actually carried on a conversation with me for the first time in a year. He even asked about me. Something is different about him." I was able to share with her the difference that Jesus makes in someone's life and she was open to finding out more about Justin's new Lord and Saviour.Please double your efforts in praying for Justin and his family and friends. My desire is for him to grow in his faith and see many of those in his life yield their life to Christ.Thank you for partnering with us to reach Justin for Christ.
-Clay Hilton
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Hays Community Church Update
God continues to do awesome things. We are seeing Him continue to bring unchurched people to us who do not have a relationship with Him. We are thrilled to help these folks on their journey with Jesus. In May God has allowed to baptize three more people. One of those was our son. That was truly a special day. The other two that we were able to baptize were Richard & Kathy. You might recall that Richard & Kathy are Heather’s parents, & Heather is the first gal who came to know the Lord in our church. She professed Christ over a year ago. It was an incredible privilege to watch her parents come to know Jesus & to watch them declare their allegiance to Him through baptism. Praise the Lord!!!
Prayer Requests:
As always, we are so thankful for your prayers. Please continue to pray that our family would abide in Christ & His love & that we would reflect that love to those in our church & to those a part of our community. Pray protection over our family & church. God is enabling us to fight the forces of darkness when they come after our marriage. Praise His name for this! Pray that those in our church who have yet to profess Christ would have their eyes enlightened. We are doing an outreach for kids in June. Pray God would draw unchurched families to bring their kids to this & that it would draw the families to Christ & our church. Finally, we are hoping to start a fourth house church in the fall. Pray that God would raise up the right leader to lead this next house church. To God be the glory for what He has done and will do!!!
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
Thank you so much for being partners with us in the advancement of the gospel!!!
Prayer Requests:
As always, we are so thankful for your prayers. Please continue to pray that our family would abide in Christ & His love & that we would reflect that love to those in our church & to those a part of our community. Pray protection over our family & church. God is enabling us to fight the forces of darkness when they come after our marriage. Praise His name for this! Pray that those in our church who have yet to profess Christ would have their eyes enlightened. We are doing an outreach for kids in June. Pray God would draw unchurched families to bring their kids to this & that it would draw the families to Christ & our church. Finally, we are hoping to start a fourth house church in the fall. Pray that God would raise up the right leader to lead this next house church. To God be the glory for what He has done and will do!!!
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
Thank you so much for being partners with us in the advancement of the gospel!!!
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