The Goshorns Step by Step March 2016 Sharing the Word of God
The Our Peruvian Godchild Sofia Nicole is officially part of the world. She’s so precious and Katherine wants to hold her all the time. The Lord has truly blessed us to have the privilege to be involved in the life of this little girl. We look forward to what's to come. We gave out Bibles at the Kids Club and I wish people were as excited in the States to have the word of God in their hands as these kids were. Even though some of them can’t read, they still carry it around proudly. We’re in the process of growing the feeding / Bible story program and Kids Club. We hope funding will grow along with the opportunity to share the word of God.
wait for it to happen again. This also makes the process of moving to a new home away from her friends very hard. I know this happens every day, but when your missionaries in another culture it’s magnified. She’s been a trooper and said she can stay in touch and visit them.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
We are in full gear preparing for a couple of teams this year. We can use your prayers that the lives of the people of Peru and team members will be forever changed. And that the love of God will be spread through the mountains of Peru.
Katherine had her first sleepover in Peru. She was so excited and had a blast staying up all night. I have to be honest, I slept very little that night. The next day though I saw how excited she was and I can’t
Make sure and read the next page. Jennifer talks about one of her girls.
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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Another Baby Girl
We were up early preparing for the first meal for the feeding program since we returned from the states. I was excited to see the children and how they were doing. They started piling in and soon we began with prayer and then served the meal. After everyone was served, I walked around as I usually do and I noticed 14 year old Janella, one of the girls from the family of ten that we have mentioned before. She was holding a bundle in her lap and I immediately became exasperated. How could her mother have another child when she could not feed or clothe the ten she already had? I went over and asked Janella to see the baby. “Your sister?” I asked. Sheepishly she replied, “No, she is my baby.” My heart sank. I wanted to cry. “Forgive me for my presumption Lord and help this child” my heart cried out. You see later we found out the father of the baby is Janella’s uncle. Also, the baby was delivered at just 25 weeks. Now, at three months old Dana is finally starting to open her eyes , make little noises and is just about 6 pounds. Janella is very attentive to her baby. And it’s heartwarming to see her siblings all pitch in and hold the baby while she eats. Melissa, age 12, who has a special place in my heart, asks for extra food so her sister can eat more later. Melissa also cares for the two year old Yuli, making sure she gets a plate of food and feeding her because she cannot feed herself. Please pray for this family and the health of little Dana. Facts:
Peru has more reported cases of rape and sexual violence than any other South American country
8 out of 10 rape victims are minors
35,000 pregnancies are a result of rape
Law enforcement believe only 25% of rapes are actually reported
Until 1999 when the law was repealed , if the rapist offered to marry his victim and she accepted he was exonerated. However, many families still pressure the victim into the marriage to restore family honor. Many Peruvians believe this law should not have been changed since “ Marriage is the right and proper thing to do after rape. When a woman is raped she is used and this would at least get her a husband.”
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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. Continued financial and prayer support, as well as new financial and prayer partners. Discernment as we continue to explore ministry opportunities.
Travel mercies as we travel in Peru.
For Jennifer’s mom, Joan.
Prayers for parenting from a distance.
Prayers for Daniel, Matthew and Audrey while they live in the U.S..
Prayers that relationships at the orphanage will grow.
Prayers that discipleship groups will grow and spread the word of God.
Prayers for prison ministries
We are thankful for the body of Christ. We are thankful for our health.
Prayers for kids programs. Praises for the people in Peru so willing to help.
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 140:12 I know that the LORD secures justice for the poor and upholds the cause of the needy.