Amy’sPrayer Letter

by Amy Brundage

Members of the American Legion were seen on the Unionville Square and Unionville Cemetery repairing and replacing flag poles Monday, April 17.

A project started 20 years ago, many of the flag poles have seen a lot of wear and these five were either replacing or fixing the worse. Those volunteering were; Rick Clark, Jerry Quigley, Bill Godfrey, Butch Williams and Harold White.

The efforts of the American Legion to display the American flags on all holidays is a great display of patriotism for our community. The legion extends their appreciation to the City of Unionville for their assistance with the flags on Main Street.

If you would like to help financially please contact one of these gentlemen. They display approximately 200 flags on Memorial Day and those flags need to be replaced as they get worn.

Thank you to all involved in displaying our American flag each holiday.

WIC Services to Continue in Putnam County

April 21, 2023

Dear friends and family in Christ, Greetings from Lima, Peru! Thank you for your prayers for me and for the work here in Peru.

January

On January 15th, about thirty people from my church and a few other fellow believers from Chile travelled to Iquitos, a jungle city in the northern part of Peru. I am thankful that God gave us the means to go and minister to small churches down river in the jungle, many of whom need encouragement and sound Bible teaching. We ministered to and with the churches there by holding special preaching services, evangelizing, hosting children and youth events, and praying with them. After services, the people didn’t want to go home. We could tell they were hungry for fellowship! For our team from Lima, the humidity/heat, bugs/spiders, and tough sleeping arrangements were challenges; but it’s amazing to see how God gives the grace to serve Him with despite it all.

A contract between the Putnam County Health Department and the Department of Health and Senior Services was recently signed to continue to provide WIC services for the federal fiscal year 2023. Putnam County Health Department provides services to approximately 85 WIC participants per month. The WIC Nutrition Clinic is conducted on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the Putnam County Health Department. WIC Certifications are held on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Tuesday’s of the month. All clinics are by appointment only. Anyone interested in applying may call 660-947-4100 or stop by the Putnam County Health Department at 103 N 18th Street, Unionville, MO 63565 WIC, a special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children, provides, at no cost, specific nutritious food and nutrition education to pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants and children up to 5 years of age. WIC participants must meet WIC income guidelines and be determined to be at nutritional risk by a certified health professional.

What a joy when people on our team gave testimonies on our last night there! Hearts were full and some tears were shed, as many shared how God had specifically worked in them. Many returned with a fresh desire to share Christ and be more involved in missions where God has planted them. My heart and mind went back to my first trip to Iquitos in 2008 with ARRIBA and how God worked greatly in me during that trip. It’s a privilege to serve Him, and I don’t ever want to forget that. Pray that our church will continue to obey the Great Commission.

February

Our annual missionary camp at Aucallama was held the first part of the month. This is where the BMM Peru team meets for five days for Bible teaching, prayer, fellowship, and meetings. It’s always an encouragement to spend time with everyone. We are praying for more laborers, and there are some couples currently raising support to join the team here in Peru. We began preparing for classes at Pioneer Christian School, and I found out that I would be teaching one junior high and two high school English (ESL) classes this year. Also, I was put in charge of the ESL program at our school. With our new church building that God provided, we had the space to have our first VBS! The children from our church and many visitors attended, and lots of members served at VBS. We have seen some of the visiting kids come back to church on Sundays. Also, at the end of the month, our church held our first family conference. There were several visitors. I was able to help with the music, organize the kids’ classes, and teach the kids one evening.

March/April

Classes began at Pioneer Christian School on March 8th. I made lesson plans, met my new students, handed out books and syllabi, and prayed that God would use me to touch lives during this school year. Honestly, my schedule has seemed overwhelming at times. It’s easy to get caught up in all the little details of teaching and miss the big picture. I currently teach English; however, my greatest desire is to make Jesus known to my students. I believe many of them are Christians but lack a close walk with Him. Some

WIC foods are chosen to provide foods high in protein, iron, calcium, and vitamins A and C. Eligible women and children receive fortified milk and cheese, eggs, iron fortified hot cereals, fruit juices high in Vitamin C, bread, fresh/frozen fruits & vegetables, canned fish, and dried or canned beans or peanut butter. Although the WIC program recommends breastfeeding, infants may receive supplemental iron fortified formula if needed, as well as infant cereal and baby food at the appropriate age.

Participants are issued electronic cards to buy these foods at authorized grocers. By improving the diets of women, infants, and children, the WIC program improves the health status of a vulnerable population during a critical growth period. Research has proven that WIC is a cost-effective nutrition intervention program with a proven track record. WIC dramatically lowers infant mortality rates, increases infant birth weights, and lowers the rate of anemia among participating children. Prenatal women, who participate in WIC, have better weight gain and tend to carry their infants to term. WIC significantly improves infants and children’s diets and improves the growth of this population. Children enrolled in WIC are more likely to have a regular source of medical care and are better immunized.

This publication may be provided in alternate formats such as Braille, large print and audiotape by contacting Putnam County WIC, 103 N. 18th Street, PO Box 354, Unionville, MO 63565, 660947-4100.

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

Please join us every Sunday at the Middle School Auditorium at 11a.m

Exciting praise and worship and the anointed preaching of God’s word.

Calvary Fellowship Church

For more information or for a ride please call Howard @ 660-216-1247