The Goshorns Step by Step June 2017 We’re So Blessed There is no way of saying this, except we are very sorry for being so late with our newsletter. We’ve never gone two months without one. Thankfully, we spent 49 days in the states speaking but unfortunately, time got away from us.
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While we were in the states we were blessed by several people who are going to support a couple of kids from the orphanage as they prepare to leave the orphanage and attend college. We also received donations for more Spanish Bibles and Audio Bibles. We let everyone know that we are in our 5th year in the field and plan on staying in Peru indefinitely.
Jennifer jumped back into the prison ministry and next year she will have four additional women ministering with her. Early in May, Katherine was the maid of honor in a Peruvian wedding and recently finished her first year of High Another blessing was that our Peruvian team continued the programs effectively. We are now in the School. Matthew and his girlfriend are now in Peru visiting until July and Daniel and Audrey will be process of growing our Peruvian team and exploring more opportunities. Jennifer was asked to help out in here shortly for 2 weeks. We are treasuring this another orphanage which she will do on Fridays. I put time that our family will be together. together a group of men who are willing to join me As you can see, a lot is going on and we two nights a week making home visits to some of the truly need you to be in prayer for us and our fathers of the children in our feeding programs. These Peruvian team. Please consider supporting us men have told their children that they do not believe financially and sending a team next year. The last anything in the Bible is true. Their children are not page of this newsletter will explain how to go permitted to attend church but, thankfully they’re about this. allowed to attend our program. Our goal is to build relationships and eventually share scripture. PLEASE SHARE THIS WITH OTHERS. 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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PATIENCE
A local church we work with asked Jennifer if we could have the kids from one of our programs perform a dance at the church’s anniversary celebration. We had just returned from the states, so we had very little time. We informed Katherine that the kids needed to perform a dance and she got busy working with them. The day came for the performance and we arrived with time to practice. Being in Peru we never expected the program to start on time, and we were correct. First, we had to walk down the road from the church to eat and meet various pastors including one from Brazil. I was getting a little impatient because it is now 2 hours past the time we were told the kids would preform and they were getting restless. When we returned to the church there were around 400 people there. But, the performance did not start then either. The church caught us by surprise and presented us with a gift thanking us for being part of their history and for helping in the community. Needless to say I felt a little bad for my impatience. Finally, Katherine and the kids performed their dance and it all went great. We feel so very loved by the Peruvians and I sometimes wonder who’s blessing who. Learning to have patience, especially with time, is definitely something the Lord is teaching me. I can’t thank the Lord enough for showing me that I don’t have to be in control because He’s got this.
2 Corinthians 12:12 The signs of a true apostle were performed among you with utmost patience, with signs and wonders and mighty works.
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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 and for our children visiting this summer.
Prayers that discipleship groups will grow and spread the word of God. Prayers for prison ministries
Jennifer’s mom Joan as she battles cáncer.
Prayers for parenting from a distance.
Prayers for the home visit ministry Praises for our Peruvian team. We are thankful for the support od the body of Christ. We are thankful for our health.
Prayers for Daniel, Matthew and Audrey while they live in the 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: 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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Mark 16:15 He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.