The Goshorns Step by Step March 2015
One Year Anniversary
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It's hard to believe we've been in Peru for a year now, it seems like a blur. That means Jennifer’s birthday is coming up and this makes Matthew very happy. As a lot of you know, we go out and eat to celebrate birthdays and Matthew found a new place that he thinks we should try. I’m sure he’s also excited because we get to celebrate his mom’s life:) We are so thankful for you, prayer warriors. You all stepped it up when we needed prayers about the orphanage and the Lord answered in a way far better than we could imagine. That’s not surprise, is it? Then we were sure we were going to have to move because our landlords wanted to raise the rent. Katherine was so worried because she has made so many friends. We put a prayer request out about the situation and again you all stepped it up and we have another 1 year contract for the same price as before. It’s so awesome to watch God answer prayers. We just ask that you keep it UP… We’ve had an opportunity to work with some children about an hour from
Jesus. They said they know that He’s all powerful. I asked if they prayed and
our home for two weeks. It was such a blessing to watch the Lord work in
they said no. I talked to them about the importance of prayer and they
these little human beings. Children are the same everywhere. We think that
listened very intently. We’ve learned that they, like most people, are more
in the States we have all these games that we can teach them, but it turns
open when not in a big group setting. We are very excited to inform you that
out they have the same games we do, they just have different names for it. I
the 100 bibles that were ordered for the children at the orphanage have
have observed children in the most poor areas of Costa Rica, Nicaragua,
arrived. We are going to present each child with their bible at a special
Panama and the States and all I’ve seen is love and respect, this proves to
event in a few months after we complete a Bible study with them.
me that hatred is taught. We're created perfect and the world screws us up. We are so blessed to have this opportunity to live with the awesome We are still busy at the orphanage Rosario. The children are becoming
people of Peru.
more and more open with us. Jennifer’s class is growing and the kids, especially the boys are expressing more interest in Christ. I had two little boys the other day around 8 or 9 years old talking about
Christ not only died for all: He died for each. - Billy Graham
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.
Listening We’ve been digesting everything that has been happening in just over a month since we’ve returned from the states. Doors are opening and we ask that you join us in prayer to discern which ones the Lord is leading us through. When I say leading us, this means you and us. We need to make sure we are listening to His voice only. As of now we have prison ministry opportunities, discipleship opportunities in our communities, opportunity to join with a group of Peruvians praying with prostitutes in Huancayo, continued opportunities at the orphanage, a possible opportunity of working with another orphanage of mentally handicapped children, opportunities to open up areas to the gospel through short term mission teams from the states and much more. We can’t do them all, even though we want to, so we need to listen and follow. We continue to be amazed, and probably will always be, at how God can use us. That’s when I realized, again, that together we can make a difference. We are so thankful that you've listened. Jesus’s command to the early church was to carry the good news to other places. In 2 Thessalonians 3 Paul says “Brothers and sisters, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it is with you.” When Paul says pray for us, he is talking about you and I. God is not willing that any perish, as it says in 2 Peter 3:9. His plan is for you and I to share the gospel with the people around us, where ever that might be. He could have chosen any means He wanted at sharing the gospel, but He chose you and I. How AWESOME is that! We just need to listen. I, which is singular, can’t do much, but you and I are the Body of Christ, which is plural, with all our resources together can spread the gospel throughout the world. I know with all the evil and persecution going on in the world now, it’s easy to become discouraged and give up. We need to stay focused on the Lord. This is all about Him and not us. This is His story. Deuteronomy 31: 8 says “The Lord is indeed going before you, He will not fail or abandon you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.” We need to put all things in His hands, then listen and trust. His ways are always the best ways and correct. He will always supply us with what we need, we’ve learned this here in Peru. Some of the last words Jesus spoke in Matthew 28: 18—20 were “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” So from the bottom of my heart, I as well as several Peruvians that we are working with, want to thank you for your obedience and listening to the Lord and being a part of God’s Great Commission. Again, please be in prayer that we choose God’s will and not ours. And He will reign forever and ever. Amen
Tim
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The Goshorns Step by Step
Prayer Requests and Praises
Continued physical, emotional and spiritual protection. Continued financial and prayer support, as well as new financial and prayer partners.
Safety as we continue to explore ministry opportunities.
That we trust in the Lord for everything and stay strong in our faith in Him.
Prayers for Daniel while in collage.
Prayers that relationships at the orphanage will grow.
Praises for the people in Peru so willing to help.
We are thankful for the body of Christ. We are thankful for our health.
Discernment about new ministry opportunities.
For Jennifer’s mom (Joan)
Par tner with us 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
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Revelation 3:20 Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.