The Goshorns Step by Step June 2015
Full House We have a full house and are enjoying it! Daniel and Audrey arrived safe and sound in early May, and their stomachs are still adjusting and slowly getting better:) They jumped right in and are going with us on Wednesdays to help with kids games and Bible lessons in Tynarri, and also to the orphanage twice a week. It never gets old when we see the kids smile and laugh on movie night. We are still busy preparing for our construction/ Kids Club team in June. There is a lot of work to be done when having a team, but it is very worth it. We purchased the first load of material to start building the church building. The pastor of that church came to Huancayo and traveled back with it. We also traveled a couple of hours back into the mountains to visit a town called Comas. We had a meeting with the mayor about having a possible medical team come to their community in 2016. We were told there are approximately 17,000 people in the district. He is very excited about this idea and said he will do what ever we need to make this happen, so we need to start now to find doctors and nurses who would be willing to serve the Lord on a medical mission team. If you or someone you know could help us out that would be awesome. We have a big prayer request. For some reason we have had a bit of trouble working with the orphanage the past few weeks. When we have shown up the last
With the Mayor of Comas
The
few times, we’ve been told the kids were busy or some other silly reason why we could not enter. The kids wonder why we aren’t there more often, so we know they still want us to come. Jennifer and I noticed that this started around the time we had our first kids club. We did have permission ahead of time to have Bible lessons and Christian songs, but it seems to have changed the director’s attitude toward us. We are here to share Christ , so please pray that we can continue doing this work with the children and staff at the orphanage. Psalm 9:9-10 The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.
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.
Building site for the church
Page 2
The Goshorns Step By Step
SERVING TOGETHER As I mentioned on the first page, the pastor from the community that our team will be serving traveled to Huancayo in order to ride back with the material for the church we're building. After the material was paid for and loaded, I noticed tears running down his cheek. I was a little surprised because he never seemed to be the emotional type. We were told that the pastor and the people in the community never really believed that people would actually pay for the material and travel to Peru just to help them. All the buildings here are adobe, and they say this is their first modern building because it’s brick. This project cost more money than they would ever make. You also have to keep in mind that we are the first foreigners to travel to this area in 70 years, and for many it is their first experience with North Americans, so it wasn’t until we actually bought the first load of material that they all believed we were going to do what we said we would do. I also found out that the pastor is nervous about speaking in front of our team. I said there is no reason to be nervous, and he then responded, “but I don’t have any formal training. Jeremiah 1:5 says, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” Acts 1:8 says “you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” He is doing exactly what the Lord wants us to do. This pastor has stepped up and is sharing Christ in his community with no formal training. I won’t tell the pastor this, but I feel a little like he does. Nervous. Who am I to guide these people? It is not “I”, it is the LORD. It is true, if you think your not qualified, but are willing, God will qualify you. There are about 20 churches within a few hours of this location, and none of the leaders have had training. The reason for building this church is not so they can have a building to worship in, because we all know you don’t need a building for this, but it is to build relationships. We mentioned to someone that we would like to start up a discipleship group in this area, and he said it would be a good idea. Pastors would come and many people in the community also. We will need to raise money in order to purchase the materials for this ministry, so if you feel led to help with the purchase of this material, please let us know. This is something that God could use to multiply and grow His church in spectacular ways.
Please pray that the team and the people of this community will work together to in order to serve the Kingdom. Pray that discipleship groups will form and spread the word of our Lord.
Page 3
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 team and safe travels.
Continued financial and prayer support, as well as new financial and prayer partners.
Prayers that relationships at the orphanage will grow.
Saftey as we continue to explore ministry opportunities.
Prayers for prison ministries
That we trust in the Lord for everything and stay strong in our faith in Him.
We are thankful for the body of Christ. We are thankful for our health.
For Jennifer’s mom, Joan
Prayers that discipleship groups will grow and spread the word of God.
Praises for the people in Peru so willing to help.
Prayers for discernment about new ministry opportunities.
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/connect/connectmissionaries/people/goshorn
At the bottom of the page will be a way of donating online. 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
Please share this with whomever you wish.
2 Timothy 2:2
And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.