The Goshorns Step by Step July 2017 Family Together Again We were so blessed this spring to have the The entire family together in Peru. Matthew and his friend Laura were here for 6 weeks and Daniel and Audrey were here for 10 days. The time flew by. The kids in the programs were very happy to see them again. When Jennifer and I drove to Lima to pick up Daniel We were blessed to have Rocotin, a very and Audrey we had the privilege of having Matthew popular Christian clown join us at our Saturday and Katherine run the programs while we were gone, program. He saw what we were doing and got very they did a great job. emotional. He said that he wanted to join us every Daniel, Matthew and I drove to the jungle for a Saturday to help and then do a big show for the community in August. few days. This was a very productive trip and we’re excited about what the future holds for us in this area. We have also been busy preparing for It was also great to have another adventure with the another round of doctors for Zumilinda in Lima. It’s boys. quite the process getting her from her village back in the Andes to Huancayo and then to Lima. We For some time now I’ve wanted to start a purchased an oxygen tank to help her with her program for the fathers of the kids in our programs. breathing on the trip. We are all in Lima now and There is so much abuse, physical and mental. So far will start Monday with the doctors. Please keep Salvador and I have visited 8 fathers in the evenings Zumilinda and her mother in your prayers. and talked to them about getting together weekly. They all seemed interested and said they would like to I hate to continue saying the same thing. attend. We will talk about the problems they are BUT, we continue needing support. As our ministry facing and then apply scripture. This program would grows, so do our needs. The last page of this not have been possible 1 or 2 years ago. It took several newsletter will explain how you can support the years of building relationships to be able to approach ministries. Our prayer needs are also on the same the men in the community. This needs lots of prayers. page. 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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FATHERS Proverbs 17:27 “The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.”
As I was saying on the first page. I’ve been wanting to start something for the fathers in the community for some time now. I talked with our Peruvian teammate Salvador about it and he thought it was a great ideal. After 3 years of working with the kids in the community, I started building trust with the adults and doors have started to open. Mental and physical abuse are huge and these people really have no place to go. Alcohol abuse is the cause of many of these problems. There are programs and organizations in place for this type of situation, but in this type of community the programs are not helpful. While visiting with these dads late at night, the wives seemed to glow with the possibility of having a program for their husbands. One dad told me he has problems but has no ideal what to do. One of the girls in our program showed up one day and I could tell she had been crying. I asked her if she was OK and she said no. She said that her dad had been beating her mom. She then said she knew I was talking with some of the dads and she asked if I could talk with her dad and I told her I would. After going to their house 3 different nights he agreed to speak with me. We talked for about 45 minutes and he agreed to come to the program for dads. I want to meet and talk about their day, their work and about life and the problems they face. I’m going to then apply scripture to what they face and introduce God. I need lots of prayer. I need prayer that the dads that said they would come, do come. I need prayer that their hearts will be open to hear the Lord and I need prayers for patience with these men. My plan is to start this in August after we finish with the medical needs of Zumilinda. I also want to be able to offer food at these meetings and supply each dad with a bible and if he can’t read I want to give him an audio bible. Please be in prayer about how you might be able to join in with one of our programs.
Ephesians 6:4 Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.
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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
Additional financial and prayer support,
Prayers that relationships at the orphanage will grow.
Discernment as we continue to explore ministry opportunities.
Travel mercies in Peru.
Prayers that discipleship groups will grow and spread the word of God.
Jennifer’s mom Joan as she battles cáncer.
Prayers for prison ministries
Prayers for parenting from a distance.
Prayers for Daniel, Matthew and Audrey while they live in the U.S.
Prayers for Zumilinda.
Prayers for the home visit ministry Praises for our Peruvian team. We are thankful for the support of the body of Christ. We are thankful for our health.
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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Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.