The Goshorns Step by Step December 2016 I’m very excited to have Jennifer and Katherine back and so are our the kids in our programs. They returned at the beginning of the month. We spent one day in Lima before returning and were able to go to the theater and see a movie in English:) It was very heartwarming when we returned and were surprised by the kids in the program with a handmade sign and warm greetings for Jennifer and Katherine. While Jennifer was in the states she spoke with several churches. She explained how we need to raise our financial support and that we also need to raise specific support for more days of the feeding programs. The kids in Peru are out of school from late December to the beginning of March. While out of school they will have very little food and so we want to increase the days of the feeding programs during this time. This will take up a lot more time and so we’ve been speaking with some of the mothers about helping more. We’ve also had an increase of adults that need food and are eating with the kids. I told you about the mom of one of our families in our program that was murdered last month. This family is very poor and many of them don’t have beds to sleep in. The youth at Crestwood UMC had a fund raiser and we were able to buy a bunkbed for them.
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They can sleep four in this bed. I’ve never seen kids cry because they received a bed. We are very excited to be given permission to start a Bible study with the teenage boys at the orphanage. This will begin on December 19th. I’ve talked with several of the boys and they seem to be excited. It’s very common for things to change very quickly and so we need prayers that the boys will continue to be excited and come to the study and that the administration isn’t pressured to change their mind.
Acts 4:11-12 Jesus is “the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.’ Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”
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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Our Protector
As we said last month, we figured that there would be little done about the murder of the mother of one of our families. Interviews done, reports filed and that’s pretty much it. The kids seem to be doing pretty well considering everything. A couple are a little more clingy, but that’s not surprising. The father has come to our feeding program a few times and we’ve talked, but he continues to drink. As I said on the first page, the kids were blessed to have a bunkbed purchased for them by a youth group in the states. We try not to show favoritism, but at times it’s hard. When Melissa, one of the children from this family who has a very special place in Jennifer’s heart asks Jennifer for specific food for the program, we usually try to prepare it. All of theses kids have found a special place in our hearts. We’ve just found out something that disturbs us very much. Many times in the mountains when a mother dies, the father will replace her with the oldest daughter, this also means in the bed. Even though this isn’t permitted by law, that doesn’t mean the law will do anything about it. We also know that many times when things are reported to the law this can be dangerous for the very people you’re trying to help. We heard of a case of when a wife was being abused by her husband and was reported to the authorities. The authorities then let the husband know that someone was ratting on him. The wife ended up dead and nothing was done about it. So as of now we plan on stopping by the house for visits with a Peruvian who is the legal part of our team and also knows this family very well. We will casually visit and without being obvious we’ll check on the sleeping arrangements. I feel as a parent it is my responsibility to protect my children and that my children can look to me for protection. I can’t begin to tell you the anger I feel when I see situations like this and I pray for the Holy Spirit to take control. Growing up I knew that my father would never let any harm come to me. In my eyes as a child, he was my protector. I can’t imagen being 11 years old and not having that feeling. They will learn though that the Lord will never abandon them and that He is the true protector. Please continue to keep everyone involved in your prayers. Pray for protection and guidance for the children, pray for guidance for the father and his drinking, pray also for guidance and wisdom for us and pray for safety for all.
Matthew 18:10 “See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven.
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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
Continued physical, emotional and spiritual protection.
Prayers for the Bible study/ feeding programs
Continued financial and prayer support, as well as new financial and prayer partners.
Prayers for the Bible study with the teenage boys at the orphanage.
Prayers for the new discipleship group in Palian.
Prayers for prison ministries
Discernment as we continue to explore ministry opportunities.
Travel mercies as we travel in Peru.
For Jennifer’s mom, Joan.
Prayers for the children that lost their mother.
Prayers for Daniel, Matthew and Audrey while they live in the U.S.
Prayers for kids programs. Praises for our Peruvian team. We are thankful for the body of Christ. We are thankful for our health. We are thankful for a new home, big enough to house people.
Pa r t n e r w i t h u s 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: The Mission Society PO Box 922637 Norcross Georgia 30010-2637 USA Designate gifts to: “Goshorn Support 5/540” Or online at: www.themissionsociety.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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Psalm 127:3 Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him.