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NATIONS A MU T UA L FA I T H MI N I S T R I E S I N T E R N A T I O N A L P U B L I C A T I O N

#SHARE THE

LOVE

BUILDING MISSION CAMPUSES IN THE NATIONS BLESSING ORPHANS AND REFUGEES PROCLAIMING GOD’S LOVE TO EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE

LEBANON AND THE INPOURING OF SYRIAN REFUGEES

CONNECTING

Justin Hershey

PEOPLE

The Great Commission has always been the heartbeat of my parents, Keith & Heidi Hershey, since they founded Mutual Faith Ministries in 1984. Simply put, Go into all the world and #ShareTheLove! Imparting Charisma – the finished work of Jesus, so everyone, everywhere can be found in Him by faith alone!

IN FAITH & COMMUNITY

SYRIAN REFUGEE OUTREACH BEIRUT, LEBANON

INTERNATIONAL NEWS & EVENTS

For over three decades thousands have entered into the joy of their salvation as the Mutual Faith teams have been: BUILDING: We continue to build Life Center campuses & churches so people can receive God’s love.

BLESSING: We Continue to minister in difficult areas of the world that are plagued with terrorism and war, so refugees and orphans can find help and hope.

BELIEVING: We continue to preach the wonderful Gospel of the finished work of Jesus, so people can believe in Him, because He believes in us!

Today, we continue in these life-giving assignments.

Additionally, we continue to train and equip a new generation of mission leaders around the world! Help us #ShareTheLove.

Thanks for your prayerful partnership with us. Enjoy the stories in this report. I hope they stir your heart with what God is doing through our lives collectively.

Together, as we join our faith, we can change our world!

Blessings, Justin Hershey {Int’l Teams Director}

Mutual Faith Ministries P.O. Box 951060 |Mission Hills CA, 91395 Tel: 818.837.3400 | Web: www.mutualfaith.org Nations is published by Mutual Faith Ministries Int’l., a nonprofit missionary evangelistic organization. ©MFMI. All rights reserved. Nations magazine and logo are trademarks of Mutual Faith Ministries Int’l. in the U.S. and countries where it circulates and MFMI offices are established.

General Santos City

PHILIPPINES

On Father’s Day, the new Life Home Orphanage for the ‘super kids’ of Mindanao was officially dedicated! Just as the Father’s love toward us is unconditional and ever constant, this too is the kind of love that we extend to others no matter what pain and heartache people have endured.

The Life Home will host 32 precious kids who have been orphaned, neglected or rejected, and the social service community of the Philippines government grants approval for the Life home to provide loving care, community and educational development.

Each super kid on the campus is special – with his or her own unique stories of God’s amazing grace already interwoven into their lives. We want to introduce you to some of these kids, and the Mutual Faith Philippine team that ministers and cares for them.

PHILIPPINES The best way to travel to the Mutual Faith Thanksgiving Festival in the Philippines!

LUNCH OUTREACH AT THE MIDDLE EAST THE LIFE CENTER

SOL KIDS RECIEVING AWARDS AT THE MIDDLE EAST LIFE CENTER

LIFE CENTER USA EVENTS LEBANON

CHILDREN’S BIBLE CAMP

THE KADIMA QUARTET

QUINCEAÑERA

Armenia representing at Kingdom Fiesta and celebrating God’s love for the nations.

Pray with us, that each child will open their hearts to embrace God’s unending love and grace, and grow to be strong in the Lord.

Also, stand with us in faith as we continue to develop the property and provide some very necessary equipment including a playground and a large van to transport the kids to school. These two needs are very urgent, as the Social Services agency is requiring us to comply particularly in the area of transportation needs.

COSTA RICA

HEIDI HERSHEY HOSTING LADIES TEA

When you minister with Don Korach in Costa Rica, there is always time for great coffee.

LOVE

BY KEITH HERSHEY

#SHARE THE

Demonstrating the power of the cross in word & deed.

We are well aware of the Great Commission of Jesus – to go into all the world and preach the Gospel! But what are we really to proclaim? What are we really to demonstrate?

Jesus spoke of the Gospel, news of His reconciling love that puts people – everyone, everywhere – back into fellowship with the Father, as a sons and daughters. For those who can believe the Good News, their faith in the Lamb of God changes everything!

Especially them! They become a New Creation (II Cor 5:17), and now possess a new nature (II Peter 1:3) – the very DNA of God! God is LOVE! (I John 4:8) This divine nature of which we are a partaker of – perfect love – is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit. (Romans 5:5) We are now equipped with His love and life to experience His fullness, but to also CONVEY His goodness, mercy and grace.

What God did in Christ at the cross, is Good for everyone, everywhere! This is where LOVE, demonstrated Himself! This sacrificial Love is now rescuing all who will believe and receive.

Think of this; Jesus Christ came into the world to SAVE sinners! Jesus did

not come into the world to CONDEMN the world. (John 3:17) This was the astonishing news that gripped the heart of the Apostle Paul, one who believed according the regulation of the Mosaic law that he had to qualify for favor with the Father, based on his personal performance to the law, later understood through the revelation of the Lamb of God, that He had been pre-approved through the work of another! When boasting of his credentials according to the ‘flesh,’ or his ‘work’ - he concluded that it was all ‘dung’ – in relation to the excellency of the sacrifice of the Lamb of God! Paul’s conclusion of the matter was simply to be ‘found in Him,’ not having his ‘own righteousness according to the law,’ but possessing the ‘gift of righteousness’ from God which is received by faith alone!

Paul then would preach and #ShareTheLove by persuading others to come to the same conclusion;

trust Jesus alone. Receive the gift of righteousness. Know Jesus according to His death. Know yourself according to His life!

This is how we should share the love to everyone, everywhere. This is how we announce the news of reconciling love! This is the Good News, that we are good to God by the Lamb alone!

Feed on Him. Eat of His flesh, drink of His blood. He is the revelation that brings our personal transformation.

THE

Jesus lived this life – Sharing The Love – showing us how He desires to do the same through us, as we yield to Him and cooperate with His heart promptings. Jesus would speak words of grace, hope, freedom, forgiveness, healing and deliverance to those who were in His circle of influence. Jesus would proclaim to sinners - the outsiders, that they can be insiders and have a personal relationship with the Father - loved and accepted as they are. And indeed, this is what we should do too.

This too, is what you and I can do, not only among family and friends, and in our neighborhoods, but also throughout the world - in every nation, every tribe, every tongue and every kindred. Jesus went to the cross, and pre-approved us all before the Father, so let’s announce the news! It’s true, God loves you completely! Let’s #ShareTheLove!

SOPHIA Sofia is a beautiful 4 year old orphan. Her parents both died with incurable sickness. She lived with her very old grandma and no food to eat, no clothing. She arrived at the Life Home barefooted and hungry.

JOHNNY Johnny is 7 years old and was abandoned by his parents since he was 4 years old. Johnny has never been in school. He was found in the street by one of our pastors, and now is recovering at the Life Home.

GINA Gina is a lovely 5 year old girl who was orphaned when she was very young. Her Grandma and other family members are extremely poor, and were unable to care and provide for her. Gina is now growing in God’s loving care DAVID Let us introduce you to David. He is 7 years old.

David was abandoned by his parents due to their inability to care for him.. He was found by one of our pastors in Sarangani Province and brought to the Life Home for restoration. *The names of the children have been changed to protect them, according to the request of the Social Service agency.

SOWING INTO THE NATIONS Building Life Centers throughout the years

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – AFRICA

“Even now, with the Syrian civil war, and ISIS terrorism, thousands of refugees have streamed into Beirut...”

Faith Lebanon team, for the wisdom to minister during these very perilous times.

Pray too, for proper provision, so all the needs will be met in full.

BEIRUT, LEBANON The Middle East Life Center in Beirut, Lebanon was purchased and renovated

by Mutual Faith in 2009. We had no idea how strategic the campus would be to minister to thousands of people in this region who have been impacted by war, terror and instability.

The strength of the entire ministry here at the Middle East Life Center is the faithful and dedicated Mutual Faith Lebanon team. Under the leadership of Pastor Said and Cecille Deeb, God has brought together some of the most gifted and giv-

Even now, with the Syrian civil war, and ISIS terrorism, thousands of refugees have streamed into Beirut, and many hundreds come to the Middle East Life Center to find help and hope – food, clothing, medical assistance and even education for their children.

This was the original campus of Mutual Faith Ministries, established in West Africa with a group of leaders in1985. After 5 years of favor, and open doors throughout the nation, Mutual Faith lost this campus and all our equipment and vehicles in the civil war in 1990.

HYDROBAD, INDIA – ASIA In a village in the outskirts of Hyderabad, this is one of the LIFE HOME orphanages that Mutual Faith built, dedicated in 1998. About 30 kids were rescued and provided with loving care and education, and this LIFE HOME is run and administered by local indigenous leadership.

SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA – LATIN AMERICA Over the years, Mutual Faith has built numerous churches for communities throughout Latin America. This church structure, built in a mountainous village of Costa Rica, has been a great blessing to the community.

All of these churches are given over to local indigenous leadership.

BENIN CITY, NIGERIA – AFRICA Mutual Faith purchased and developed this MISSION CENTER in the 1990’s. Under the leadership of Richard Johnson, the team has thrived through the years, and thousands of people have been trained and equipped in our schools there.

LAS FLORES, GUATEMALA – LATIN AMERICA

Today, we have over 300 kids each day at our campus, 130 of them are kids in our Spring of Life School, training and equipping this young generation academically as well as spiritually. The others are in special classes to help mentor them through all the social and emotional issues of going through war and being a refugee!

ing people, who with creative compassion reach out and recue so many who have been battered and broken by the atrocities happening throughout this region. Even with the chaos, bombings and unrest, the Gospel still anchors everything Mutual Faith Lebanon does.

This is why the Eagles in Christ youth group is so ‘fired up’ about sharing the

Continue to pray with us, for the Mutual -4-

Mutual Faith built the LIFE HOME orphanage campus in Guatemala, where scores of kids have been rescued and blessed. Today, the LIFE HOME continues with local indigenous leadership and continues to care for many children.

GHANA – AFRICA This LIFE CENTER restoration campus, was vital in rescuing woman from Trokosi Slavery. For many years Mutual Faith had a focused outreach throughout this Volta region of Ghana. Today, the LIFE CENTER continues to mentor kids, serve as a conference center, and train local leaders – all under the indigenous and local leadership on Ben Nanortey.

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Since the inception of Mutual Faith Ministries, our hearts for the nations was to equip indeginous leaders to preach, teach and reach in their villages, towns and countries. Below is a glimpse of some of the buildings we’ve sown in the nations. Thanks to all the faithful leaders throughout the years, we continue to #ShareTheLove.

BEIRUT, LEBANON

SPRING OF LIFE

COSTA RICA

LATIN AMERICA

Additionally, the Costa Rica team hosts teams of young leaders from the USA to get a glimpse of life and ministry on the mission field. Should you desire to go on a short term mission team to Latin America, contact our offices today.

Continue to pray for Donald Korach and the Mutual Faith team as they #ShareTheLove throughout this Latin region!

“The Bible Institutes have been such a significant blessing to our local church,’ comments Pastor Carlos in Panama. “Most of

“We have found the training of the Bible Institute in our church to be so helpful,” says Pastor Juan in Bogota, Columbia. “This gives so many people in our local church and community access to higher education, and really builds a solid foundation in their hearts and minds concerning God’s Word, and God’s plan for their lives.”

Throughout Latin America, scores of local churches, and hundreds of students are finding significant understanding of the scriptures, and are better prepared to #ShareTheLove in their communities.

The Fe Mutua Latin America Team is making a vital impact across this region. Together we are reaching Latin America!

Charbel is from Lebanon. When he was just a small boy, his mom was partially paralyzed and left the family to go live with her mom, while His father left the country to find work abroad.

love on the streets of Lebanon! Literally hundreds of people have prayed with them to commit their lives to Jesus! Even in the weekly outreaches to the Syrian refugee community, people are being established in the love of the Father, and the finished work of Jesus!

When in private, many of these Muslim men are asking to be baptized, and the women are faithfully studying the scriptures with us, with a greater love and appreciation for what the Lord has done for all of us.

However, there are enormous challenges and difficulties. As you can imagine, ministering in this region, poses significant needs. This is why our friends and partners in prayer and finances are such a blessing, so we can continue to #ShareTheLove in the region of the world.

Let’s not let our hearts be troubled! This is why our hope and faith in God’s unending love in Christ must anchor our hearts. And this is why the ongoing stories and testimonies of provision, healing and supply in the lives of the precious people in this region continue to motivate us to carry on, and be faithful to the assignment God has placed in our hearts. Thousands of lives are being eternally impacted by the Mutual Faith Lebanon team.

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Marwan comes from a big family.

Since his father has struggled to find work, finances have been tight all of his life and none of his siblings have been attending public school.

Michael, has been a student at SOL for a number of years, and has graduated this summer. He also has never attended school prior to attending the SOL morning program at the Life Center.

Gaby manages the refugee outreach team, which includes food packaging and special needs distribution. He also organizes daily meals for refugee families that come to the Life Center.

Christine heads all Media & Public Relations. She can be regularly seen on TV interviews promoting the “Sponsor a Child” program. She also coordinates and hosts events for SOL. Hadi manages all aspects of media for the Life Center. From websites to filming commercials he’s an integral part of the communication effort in promoting the ministries at the Life Center.

SPRING OF LIFE KIDS

our ministry of helps within the local church has completed the one-year certificate program. And many in our church have completed several years and have received an Associate’s degree or even Bachelor’s degree. This has been instrumental in the development and education of our leadership team.”

#SHARETHELOVE

LEADERSHIP TEAM

The Mutual Faith Latin America team, headed by Donald Korach, continues to train hundreds of leaders each year through Costa Rica, where our new administrative offices are located, but also throughout the region including Panama, Nicaragua, Colombia and more… We rejoice with each graduation ceremony, as we celebrate the dedicated study of the scriptures by the students who are committed to ministry and the local church.

BRINGING HOPE TO AT RISK CHILDREN

CAN YOU SHARE THE LOVE? YOU CAN HELP SPONSOR A SYRIAN REFUGEE CHILD AT SPRING OF LIFE FOR ONLY $29 PER MONTH! THIS IS THE EASIEST WAY TO BRING TRANSFORMATION TO A YOUNG CHILD IN THE MIDDLE EAST.

VISIT MUTUALFAITH.ORG OR CALL 1-800-367-8887

PASTOR MARIO NUNEZ Pastor Mario & his wife Maria founded Mi FaIglesia milia which meets every Saturday night at 7pm at Life Center USA. Pastor Mario is Ordained by Mutual Faith and has served in evangelism many years, reaching young people. Wherever he ministers, he brings great joy to all!

LIFE CENTER USA WAS ACQUIRED IN ORDER TO HAVE A REFLECTIVE CAMPUS IN THE USA, WITH WHAT MUTUAL FAITH MINISTRIES HAS DONE INTERNATIONALLY FOR OVER 30 YEARS. LIFE CENTER USA WORKS IN UNISON WITH AREA MINISTRIES AND PASTORS TO PRESENT THE GOSPEL OF GOD’S LOVE IN CHRIST, AND TRAIN A NEW GENERATION OF LEADERS IN EVANGELISM AND WORLD MISSIONS.

GOAL BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER MUTUAL FAITH 20/20 IS A PROGRAM THAT HAS BEEN INITIATED TO HELP MUTUAL FAITH BE DEBT-FREE BY THE END OF THE YEAR, 2020! WE ARE INVITING PEOPLE TO PARTICIPATE

BY PAYING FOR A SQ FT ($100 PER SQ FT) OR PROVIDE A MONTHLY

2015

MISSIONS GIFT OF $20.20 UNTIL THE DEBT IS PAID IN FULL!

NOW YOU CAN GIVE IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS MUTUALFAITH.ORG TEL: 1-800-367-8887 P.O. BOX 951060 MISSION HILLS, CA 91395

“The harvest among us is plentiful, and that’s why we’re equipping laborers” -Keith Hershey LIFE CENTER USA...

THE STORY UNFOLDS Life Center USA continues to open its doors to convey the simple, yet powerful message; God Loves You Completely! The message of the cross has to permeate our hearts and minds, so we can come to a place of rest, by putting our complete trust in Jesus! It is then, when we find the help, hope and victory that is promised in Jesus!

The church services, seminars, outreaches and more, continue to point people to the only one who can be the full supply. These ministry outreaches are done in Spanish and English, and we are hoping to have a campus that is truly reflective of the nations of the world. Thanks for praying for this very important life-giving ministry outreach.

Life Center USA is a hub of activity.

From the worship services, concerts, Fiestas, dance classes, educational mentoring programs and youth outreaches, God is doing a great work in showing His love to people throughout this region. Additionally, the Pastor conferences, seminars and other life-giving events to

help equip and train people for missions and evangelism ministry is so rewarding.

Recently while sitting over desserts after a community worship event, Keith Hershey was talking with a precious man whose wife just passed away. Living only blocks from Life Center USA, he saw that the property was vacant for a couple years, and then noticed the property being renovated. As his wife was dying, he promised he would take their kids to church, and try to get his life right with God. “When I brought my kids here, I didn’t know what to expect. I didn’t know if I would be accepted. I didn’t know if I had to buy a membership or something” he exclaimed. “But what I did find was acceptance. I understood what was being shared. I don’t know if I believe it all yet, but I believe a lot of it. And my kids love coming here too. And the real good news, is I haven’t had one drink of alcohol since I started being here with you all. I had a terrible problem, but I have chosen a different path. I really know that God loves me.”

The beautiful news is God is at work in the lives of all kinds of people, from various cultures, languages, nationalities and generations. At Life Center USA we #ShareTheLove!

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PASTOR RON LOPEZ Pastor Ron and his wife Neydee pastor Alive City Church and are ordained by Mutual Faith Ministries. They have an infectious desire to reach the lost and have very creative ways to meet the needs of the community.

MOMMA HAZZE No better person to reach the hip-hop. Melba Gilkey who goes by the name Momma Hazze helps by providing weekly dance classes at Life Center USA. She has been a integral part of serving the community for many years and is doing great here.

LILLIANNA JAUREGUI Whether it’s organizing dance classes, excercise programs or connecting with the community by coordinating weddings and special events, Lillianna is the best. When Life Center USA hosts concerts and fiestas, you can always tell of her special catering touch and beautiful décor.

PASTOR MARIO NUNEZ Pastor Mario & his wife Maria founded Mi FaIglesia milia which meets every Saturday night at 7pm at Life Center USA. Pastor Mario is Ordained by Mutual Faith and has served in evangelism many years, reaching young people. Wherever he ministers, he brings great joy to all!

LIFE CENTER USA WAS ACQUIRED IN ORDER TO HAVE A REFLECTIVE CAMPUS IN THE USA, WITH WHAT MUTUAL FAITH MINISTRIES HAS DONE INTERNATIONALLY FOR OVER 30 YEARS. LIFE CENTER USA WORKS IN UNISON WITH AREA MINISTRIES AND PASTORS TO PRESENT THE GOSPEL OF GOD’S LOVE IN CHRIST, AND TRAIN A NEW GENERATION OF LEADERS IN EVANGELISM AND WORLD MISSIONS.

GOAL BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER MUTUAL FAITH 20/20 IS A PROGRAM THAT HAS BEEN INITIATED TO HELP MUTUAL FAITH BE DEBT-FREE BY THE END OF THE YEAR, 2020! WE ARE INVITING PEOPLE TO PARTICIPATE

BY PAYING FOR A SQ FT ($100 PER SQ FT) OR PROVIDE A MONTHLY

2015

MISSIONS GIFT OF $20.20 UNTIL THE DEBT IS PAID IN FULL!

NOW YOU CAN GIVE IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS MUTUALFAITH.ORG TEL: 1-800-367-8887 P.O. BOX 951060 MISSION HILLS, CA 91395

“The harvest among us is plentiful, and that’s why we’re equipping laborers” -Keith Hershey LIFE CENTER USA...

THE STORY UNFOLDS Life Center USA continues to open its doors to convey the simple, yet powerful message; God Loves You Completely! The message of the cross has to permeate our hearts and minds, so we can come to a place of rest, by putting our complete trust in Jesus! It is then, when we find the help, hope and victory that is promised in Jesus!

The church services, seminars, outreaches and more, continue to point people to the only one who can be the full supply. These ministry outreaches are done in Spanish and English, and we are hoping to have a campus that is truly reflective of the nations of the world. Thanks for praying for this very important life-giving ministry outreach.

Life Center USA is a hub of activity.

From the worship services, concerts, Fiestas, dance classes, educational mentoring programs and youth outreaches, God is doing a great work in showing His love to people throughout this region. Additionally, the Pastor conferences, seminars and other life-giving events to

help equip and train people for missions and evangelism ministry is so rewarding.

Recently while sitting over desserts after a community worship event, Keith Hershey was talking with a precious man whose wife just passed away. Living only blocks from Life Center USA, he saw that the property was vacant for a couple years, and then noticed the property being renovated. As his wife was dying, he promised he would take their kids to church, and try to get his life right with God. “When I brought my kids here, I didn’t know what to expect. I didn’t know if I would be accepted. I didn’t know if I had to buy a membership or something” he exclaimed. “But what I did find was acceptance. I understood what was being shared. I don’t know if I believe it all yet, but I believe a lot of it. And my kids love coming here too. And the real good news, is I haven’t had one drink of alcohol since I started being here with you all. I had a terrible problem, but I have chosen a different path. I really know that God loves me.”

The beautiful news is God is at work in the lives of all kinds of people, from various cultures, languages, nationalities and generations. At Life Center USA we #ShareTheLove!

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PASTOR RON LOPEZ Pastor Ron and his wife Neydee pastor Alive City Church and are ordained by Mutual Faith Ministries. They have an infectious desire to reach the lost and have very creative ways to meet the needs of the community.

MOMMA HAZZE No better person to reach the hip-hop. Melba Gilkey who goes by the name Momma Hazze helps by providing weekly dance classes at Life Center USA. She has been a integral part of serving the community for many years and is doing great here.

LILLIANNA JAUREGUI Whether it’s organizing dance classes, excercise programs or connecting with the community by coordinating weddings and special events, Lillianna is the best. When Life Center USA hosts concerts and fiestas, you can always tell of her special catering touch and beautiful décor.

BEIRUT, LEBANON

SPRING OF LIFE

COSTA RICA

LATIN AMERICA

Additionally, the Costa Rica team hosts teams of young leaders from the USA to get a glimpse of life and ministry on the mission field. Should you desire to go on a short term mission team to Latin America, contact our offices today.

Continue to pray for Donald Korach and the Mutual Faith team as they #ShareTheLove throughout this Latin region!

“The Bible Institutes have been such a significant blessing to our local church,’ comments Pastor Carlos in Panama. “Most of

“We have found the training of the Bible Institute in our church to be so helpful,” says Pastor Juan in Bogota, Columbia. “This gives so many people in our local church and community access to higher education, and really builds a solid foundation in their hearts and minds concerning God’s Word, and God’s plan for their lives.”

Throughout Latin America, scores of local churches, and hundreds of students are finding significant understanding of the scriptures, and are better prepared to #ShareTheLove in their communities.

The Fe Mutua Latin America Team is making a vital impact across this region. Together we are reaching Latin America!

Charbel is from Lebanon. When he was just a small boy, his mom was partially paralyzed and left the family to go live with her mom, while His father left the country to find work abroad.

love on the streets of Lebanon! Literally hundreds of people have prayed with them to commit their lives to Jesus! Even in the weekly outreaches to the Syrian refugee community, people are being established in the love of the Father, and the finished work of Jesus!

When in private, many of these Muslim men are asking to be baptized, and the women are faithfully studying the scriptures with us, with a greater love and appreciation for what the Lord has done for all of us.

However, there are enormous challenges and difficulties. As you can imagine, ministering in this region, poses significant needs. This is why our friends and partners in prayer and finances are such a blessing, so we can continue to #ShareTheLove in the region of the world.

Let’s not let our hearts be troubled! This is why our hope and faith in God’s unending love in Christ must anchor our hearts. And this is why the ongoing stories and testimonies of provision, healing and supply in the lives of the precious people in this region continue to motivate us to carry on, and be faithful to the assignment God has placed in our hearts. Thousands of lives are being eternally impacted by the Mutual Faith Lebanon team.

-5-

Marwan comes from a big family.

Since his father has struggled to find work, finances have been tight all of his life and none of his siblings have been attending public school.

Michael, has been a student at SOL for a number of years, and has graduated this summer. He also has never attended school prior to attending the SOL morning program at the Life Center.

Gaby manages the refugee outreach team, which includes food packaging and special needs distribution. He also organizes daily meals for refugee families that come to the Life Center.

Christine heads all Media & Public Relations. She can be regularly seen on TV interviews promoting the “Sponsor a Child” program. She also coordinates and hosts events for SOL. Hadi manages all aspects of media for the Life Center. From websites to filming commercials he’s an integral part of the communication effort in promoting the ministries at the Life Center.

SPRING OF LIFE KIDS

our ministry of helps within the local church has completed the one-year certificate program. And many in our church have completed several years and have received an Associate’s degree or even Bachelor’s degree. This has been instrumental in the development and education of our leadership team.”

#SHARETHELOVE

LEADERSHIP TEAM

The Mutual Faith Latin America team, headed by Donald Korach, continues to train hundreds of leaders each year through Costa Rica, where our new administrative offices are located, but also throughout the region including Panama, Nicaragua, Colombia and more… We rejoice with each graduation ceremony, as we celebrate the dedicated study of the scriptures by the students who are committed to ministry and the local church.

BRINGING HOPE TO AT RISK CHILDREN

CAN YOU SHARE THE LOVE? YOU CAN HELP SPONSOR A SYRIAN REFUGEE CHILD AT SPRING OF LIFE FOR ONLY $29 PER MONTH! THIS IS THE EASIEST WAY TO BRING TRANSFORMATION TO A YOUNG CHILD IN THE MIDDLE EAST.

VISIT MUTUALFAITH.ORG OR CALL 1-800-367-8887

SOWING INTO THE NATIONS Building Life Centers throughout the years

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – AFRICA

“Even now, with the Syrian civil war, and ISIS terrorism, thousands of refugees have streamed into Beirut...”

Faith Lebanon team, for the wisdom to minister during these very perilous times.

Pray too, for proper provision, so all the needs will be met in full.

BEIRUT, LEBANON The Middle East Life Center in Beirut, Lebanon was purchased and renovated

by Mutual Faith in 2009. We had no idea how strategic the campus would be to minister to thousands of people in this region who have been impacted by war, terror and instability.

The strength of the entire ministry here at the Middle East Life Center is the faithful and dedicated Mutual Faith Lebanon team. Under the leadership of Pastor Said and Cecille Deeb, God has brought together some of the most gifted and giv-

Even now, with the Syrian civil war, and ISIS terrorism, thousands of refugees have streamed into Beirut, and many hundreds come to the Middle East Life Center to find help and hope – food, clothing, medical assistance and even education for their children.

This was the original campus of Mutual Faith Ministries, established in West Africa with a group of leaders in1985. After 5 years of favor, and open doors throughout the nation, Mutual Faith lost this campus and all our equipment and vehicles in the civil war in 1990.

HYDROBAD, INDIA – ASIA In a village in the outskirts of Hyderabad, this is one of the LIFE HOME orphanages that Mutual Faith built, dedicated in 1998. About 30 kids were rescued and provided with loving care and education, and this LIFE HOME is run and administered by local indigenous leadership.

SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA – LATIN AMERICA Over the years, Mutual Faith has built numerous churches for communities throughout Latin America. This church structure, built in a mountainous village of Costa Rica, has been a great blessing to the community.

All of these churches are given over to local indigenous leadership.

BENIN CITY, NIGERIA – AFRICA Mutual Faith purchased and developed this MISSION CENTER in the 1990’s. Under the leadership of Richard Johnson, the team has thrived through the years, and thousands of people have been trained and equipped in our schools there.

LAS FLORES, GUATEMALA – LATIN AMERICA

Today, we have over 300 kids each day at our campus, 130 of them are kids in our Spring of Life School, training and equipping this young generation academically as well as spiritually. The others are in special classes to help mentor them through all the social and emotional issues of going through war and being a refugee!

ing people, who with creative compassion reach out and recue so many who have been battered and broken by the atrocities happening throughout this region. Even with the chaos, bombings and unrest, the Gospel still anchors everything Mutual Faith Lebanon does.

This is why the Eagles in Christ youth group is so ‘fired up’ about sharing the

Continue to pray with us, for the Mutual -4-

Mutual Faith built the LIFE HOME orphanage campus in Guatemala, where scores of kids have been rescued and blessed. Today, the LIFE HOME continues with local indigenous leadership and continues to care for many children.

GHANA – AFRICA This LIFE CENTER restoration campus, was vital in rescuing woman from Trokosi Slavery. For many years Mutual Faith had a focused outreach throughout this Volta region of Ghana. Today, the LIFE CENTER continues to mentor kids, serve as a conference center, and train local leaders – all under the indigenous and local leadership on Ben Nanortey.

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Since the inception of Mutual Faith Ministries, our hearts for the nations was to equip indeginous leaders to preach, teach and reach in their villages, towns and countries. Below is a glimpse of some of the buildings we’ve sown in the nations. Thanks to all the faithful leaders throughout the years, we continue to #ShareTheLove.

LOVE

BY KEITH HERSHEY

#SHARE THE

Demonstrating the power of the cross in word & deed.

We are well aware of the Great Commission of Jesus – to go into all the world and preach the Gospel! But what are we really to proclaim? What are we really to demonstrate?

Jesus spoke of the Gospel, news of His reconciling love that puts people – everyone, everywhere – back into fellowship with the Father, as a sons and daughters. For those who can believe the Good News, their faith in the Lamb of God changes everything!

Especially them! They become a New Creation (II Cor 5:17), and now possess a new nature (II Peter 1:3) – the very DNA of God! God is LOVE! (I John 4:8) This divine nature of which we are a partaker of – perfect love – is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit. (Romans 5:5) We are now equipped with His love and life to experience His fullness, but to also CONVEY His goodness, mercy and grace.

What God did in Christ at the cross, is Good for everyone, everywhere! This is where LOVE, demonstrated Himself! This sacrificial Love is now rescuing all who will believe and receive.

Think of this; Jesus Christ came into the world to SAVE sinners! Jesus did

not come into the world to CONDEMN the world. (John 3:17) This was the astonishing news that gripped the heart of the Apostle Paul, one who believed according the regulation of the Mosaic law that he had to qualify for favor with the Father, based on his personal performance to the law, later understood through the revelation of the Lamb of God, that He had been pre-approved through the work of another! When boasting of his credentials according to the ‘flesh,’ or his ‘work’ - he concluded that it was all ‘dung’ – in relation to the excellency of the sacrifice of the Lamb of God! Paul’s conclusion of the matter was simply to be ‘found in Him,’ not having his ‘own righteousness according to the law,’ but possessing the ‘gift of righteousness’ from God which is received by faith alone!

Paul then would preach and #ShareTheLove by persuading others to come to the same conclusion;

trust Jesus alone. Receive the gift of righteousness. Know Jesus according to His death. Know yourself according to His life!

This is how we should share the love to everyone, everywhere. This is how we announce the news of reconciling love! This is the Good News, that we are good to God by the Lamb alone!

Feed on Him. Eat of His flesh, drink of His blood. He is the revelation that brings our personal transformation.

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Jesus lived this life – Sharing The Love – showing us how He desires to do the same through us, as we yield to Him and cooperate with His heart promptings. Jesus would speak words of grace, hope, freedom, forgiveness, healing and deliverance to those who were in His circle of influence. Jesus would proclaim to sinners - the outsiders, that they can be insiders and have a personal relationship with the Father - loved and accepted as they are. And indeed, this is what we should do too.

This too, is what you and I can do, not only among family and friends, and in our neighborhoods, but also throughout the world - in every nation, every tribe, every tongue and every kindred. Jesus went to the cross, and pre-approved us all before the Father, so let’s announce the news! It’s true, God loves you completely! Let’s #ShareTheLove!

SOPHIA Sofia is a beautiful 4 year old orphan. Her parents both died with incurable sickness. She lived with her very old grandma and no food to eat, no clothing. She arrived at the Life Home barefooted and hungry.

JOHNNY Johnny is 7 years old and was abandoned by his parents since he was 4 years old. Johnny has never been in school. He was found in the street by one of our pastors, and now is recovering at the Life Home.

GINA Gina is a lovely 5 year old girl who was orphaned when she was very young. Her Grandma and other family members are extremely poor, and were unable to care and provide for her. Gina is now growing in God’s loving care DAVID Let us introduce you to David. He is 7 years old.

David was abandoned by his parents due to their inability to care for him.. He was found by one of our pastors in Sarangani Province and brought to the Life Home for restoration. *The names of the children have been changed to protect them, according to the request of the Social Service agency.

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Justin Hershey

PEOPLE

The Great Commission has always been the heartbeat of my parents, Keith & Heidi Hershey, since they founded Mutual Faith Ministries in 1984. Simply put, Go into all the world and #ShareTheLove! Imparting Charisma – the finished work of Jesus, so everyone, everywhere can be found in Him by faith alone!

IN FAITH & COMMUNITY

SYRIAN REFUGEE OUTREACH BEIRUT, LEBANON

INTERNATIONAL NEWS & EVENTS

For over three decades thousands have entered into the joy of their salvation as the Mutual Faith teams have been: BUILDING: We continue to build Life Center campuses & churches so people can receive God’s love.

BLESSING: We Continue to minister in difficult areas of the world that are plagued with terrorism and war, so refugees and orphans can find help and hope.

BELIEVING: We continue to preach the wonderful Gospel of the finished work of Jesus, so people can believe in Him, because He believes in us!

Today, we continue in these life-giving assignments.

Additionally, we continue to train and equip a new generation of mission leaders around the world! Help us #ShareTheLove.

Thanks for your prayerful partnership with us. Enjoy the stories in this report. I hope they stir your heart with what God is doing through our lives collectively.

Together, as we join our faith, we can change our world!

Blessings, Justin Hershey {Int’l Teams Director}

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General Santos City

PHILIPPINES

On Father’s Day, the new Life Home Orphanage for the ‘super kids’ of Mindanao was officially dedicated! Just as the Father’s love toward us is unconditional and ever constant, this too is the kind of love that we extend to others no matter what pain and heartache people have endured.

The Life Home will host 32 precious kids who have been orphaned, neglected or rejected, and the social service community of the Philippines government grants approval for the Life home to provide loving care, community and educational development.

Each super kid on the campus is special – with his or her own unique stories of God’s amazing grace already interwoven into their lives. We want to introduce you to some of these kids, and the Mutual Faith Philippine team that ministers and cares for them.

PHILIPPINES The best way to travel to the Mutual Faith Thanksgiving Festival in the Philippines!

LUNCH OUTREACH AT THE MIDDLE EAST THE LIFE CENTER

SOL KIDS RECIEVING AWARDS AT THE MIDDLE EAST LIFE CENTER

LIFE CENTER USA EVENTS LEBANON

CHILDREN’S BIBLE CAMP

THE KADIMA QUARTET

QUINCEAÑERA

Armenia representing at Kingdom Fiesta and celebrating God’s love for the nations.

Pray with us, that each child will open their hearts to embrace God’s unending love and grace, and grow to be strong in the Lord.

Also, stand with us in faith as we continue to develop the property and provide some very necessary equipment including a playground and a large van to transport the kids to school. These two needs are very urgent, as the Social Services agency is requiring us to comply particularly in the area of transportation needs.

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BUILDING MISSION CAMPUSES IN THE NATIONS BLESSING ORPHANS AND REFUGEES PROCLAIMING GOD’S LOVE TO EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE

LEBANON AND THE INPOURING OF SYRIAN REFUGEES