The Goshorns Step by Step August 2017 We started off the month in Lima saying The ngoodbye to the boys and Audrey. I have to be honest, it never gets easier. I remember leaving the states a few years ago knowing it would be a couple years before I saw Daniel again. Skype is amazing, but it’s still hard not physically being with them. It helps knowing how much they love the Lord and that He’s watching programs in Huancayo. All went very well while we over them. were away. After we said goodbye to the kids, we stayed in Lima and waited for Zumilinda to arrive. We were a little surprised when she arrived with her older sister but her mother was not well enough to make the trip. Fortunately, Aida had the necessary documents giving her permission to make any medical decisions for her sister. We also arranged for Zumilinda to have oxygen for the trip which really helped. We spent about 10 days seeing different doctors. The final conclusion, from all the doctors in Lima, was that Zumilinda could not be helped in Peru and has around 2 years to live. One lung has collapsed and there’s much pressure on the heart. We’ve sent all scans and test results to Shriners in the states and are waiting to hear from them. I’ve since visited Zumi at her house in Andamarca. Andamarca is much deeper in the mountains and is considered the red zone. This means drug and terrorist activity. While in Lima our team continued our
Jennifer’s Bible study continues to grow at the prison. It seems she has a new woman each week. They are really growing in the Lord and Jennifer is excited about her new team of teachers. Peru celebrated their independence day in July. In Peru it’s the law that you fly the Peruvian flag on this day. If you do not and are caught you'll be fined. They also started celebrating Santiago. Santiago is considered the patron of the animals. What we really see is the biggest holiday for alcohol abuse. People save all year so they can buy alcohol for this holiday. Their children will go without food so they can drink all day long. Crestwood UMC sent money so the church they started can be finished. This is also great for us because we will have full use of the church for one of our programs.
We humbly thank you for your continued prayers and financial support. If you haven’t yet, we ask that you would prayerfully consider financially supporting this ministry in Peru. Without more financial partners this ministry can not continue to grow. We love you all and thank you for being part of God’s work in Peru.
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Being a Clown
In our last newsletter we told you about Rocotin, the clown coming to our program and entertaining the kids. Rocotin belongs to an international Christian group of clowns. Unusual, I know:) Jennifer and I were at the prison for an event and Rocotin and his team, which consists of his children and nephew, were there also. He always has a message about Jesus in his routines. On this day at the prison during his act many of the women in the prison started to cry and one of the women went out in front of all the others and gave her life to Christ. I told Jennifer that I’ve never seen anything like it. If a clown can bring people to the Lord, so can all of us. Rocotin wasn't always a Christian, he used to sell pharmaceuticals to all the different pharmacies in Peru. He fell in love and got married and he said the first 5 years of his marriage were miserable. His wife excepted Christ long before him and he said that when he finally excepted Christ his marriage changed. He’s been married 28 years now and he said the last 22 of years have been wonderful. He decided he would spend the rest of his life serving the Lord and felt the calling to become a clown. He quit his job and moved to Costa Rica to attend a clown school. I know:) He has brought other Christian clowns to perform in Peru from the U.S., Mexico, Israel, Turkey and many other countries. When his wife became very ill, all these clowns from around the world came and performed in order to raise money for her surgery. We can all serve the Lord in some way. Everyone doesn’t need to quit their job or move to a foreign land, but everyone needs to serve. I’ve seen so many people retire, but they know there’s no such thing as retiring from serving the Lord. I feel so very grateful that I haven't been called to be a clown, even though Jennifer might say I’m already one.
Ephesians 6:7 “Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people”
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The Goshorns Step by Step
P raye r R e q u e s t s a n d P ra i s e s
Prayers for continued physical, emotional and spiritual protection.
Prayers for the Bible study/ feeding programs.
Prayers for additional financial and prayer support.
Prayers for the children at the orphanage.
Prayers for discernment as we continue to explore ministry opportunities.
Prayers for the prison ministry and home visit ministry.
Praises for our Peruvian team and the opportunity to serve in Peru.
We are thankful for the support of the body of Christ. We are thankful for our health.
Prayers for travel mercies in Peru.
Prayers for Jennifer’s mom Joan as she battles cancer.
Prayers for parenting from a distance. And for our children in the U.S.
Prayers for Katherine as she starts a new school year.
Prayers for Zumilinda.
God has been very clear that we cannot do anything alone. First we need Him, second we need the Body of Christ. We will never be effective ministers of God’s word without your prayers and financial support. Please consider partnering with us to further God’s Kingdom in Peru.
All tax deductible donations may be made to: TMS Global PO Box 922637 Norcross Georgia 30010-2637 USA Designate gifts to: “Goshorn Support 5/540” Or online at: www.tms-global.org/give and go to “give to a missionary” and use our name. Or visit our website at: www.goshornstepbystep.com Email: teejaygoshorn@yahoo.com Skype: tim.jen.goshorn US Phone (works wherever we have internet): 859-474-2494
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Colossians 3:23 “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters”