November 2015 newsletter

The Goshorns Step by Step November 2015

Heading to the States October was a busy month preparing to travel to the States for Daniel’s wedding. We lined up a Peruvian friend to watch our home and our dog while we are gone. We also set up menus and left money with our Peruvian team in order to keep the feeding program active while we are away. We went to the orphanage and informed the director that we would be in the States until December but would resume our English lessons and movie night when we return. Everyone was helpful and understanding and for that we are thankful.

Traveling is always an adventure in Peru, even on the main road that leads to Lima. We always leave the day before we have to be there because you never know what might happen on the way. This time we were delayed a few hours because a truck hauling potato's went off the road and over the cliff.

The results were not good. Thankfully, we arrived safely in the States on the October 20th and were greeted at the airport by our son Matthew and some dear friends.

During this visit to the states we are looking forward to spending time with the boys, our friends and family. I don’t think the idea of Daniel getting

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married has really sunk in yet, but we couldn’t be happier with thought of Audrey being part of our family. We are also looking forward of spending Thanksgiving in New York with Jennifer’s mom. We would love to spend Christmas with the boys, but we need to return to Peru to make sure everything is progressing. So, we will fly back on December second.

Please consider joining us in Peru on a short term mission team. We have several churches talking about sending teams next year and you could join them or form your own team; There’s lots to do in Peru! We also ask that you prayerfully consider joining us financially, we never cease to need monthly financial support especially now that our ministries are growing.

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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HELPING SAHLIT

Sahlit is the four year old daughter of a very special Peruvian friend. One day we were around the family quite a bit and I noticed that Sahlit had several crying spells. When I asked what was wrong, her mother Alejandra said that Sahlit’s teeth were bothering her and she could not eat. I looked in her mouth and found that her teeth were mainly shells. They were completely hollowed out from decay and abscesses were obvious. As you know, when a child is hungry and in pain it very difficult for them to learn in school or about God, and Sahlit had been in this situation for a long while. I always thought that she was a very quite and shy little girl because I never saw her laughing, talking or running around but now I know why. So, we searched for a dentist that we felt was capable to see her and found a very good one right in Huancayo. This dental practice is a husband and wife team and we were very satisfied with their knowledge and office when we visited them. Dr. Gemma treated Sahlit and was very gentle and patient. Sahlit had to start with two rounds of antibiotics before actual treatment could be started because the infection was rampant in her mouth. Dr. Gemma asked Sahlit’s mother if she had ever had antibiotics and she responded “Yes, she had her vaccine.” This clearly showed her lack of education and the dentist was annoyed. We explained the difference to Alejandra and also how to administer the antibiotics and the importance of completing treatment even if Sahlit felt better. Fortunately, Alejandra trusted us and did everything perfectly. This little girl ended up having one extraction and six pulpotomys, which is similar to root canal. We are lucky that her parents trust us, so when I told them they need to change her diet and brush her teeth daily they believed me. Immediately after the first round of antibiotics and treatment I saw a change in Sahlit. Her true personality is now apparent and she is a happy, giggly and energetic sweetheart.

James 2:14-17 What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.

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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.

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Discernment as we continue to explore ministry opportunities.

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Travel mercies as we head to the states for our son’s wedding.

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For Jennifer’s mom, Joan.

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Prayers for parenting from a distance.

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Prayers that Daniel and Audrey will always put the Lord first.

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Prayers that relationships at the orphanage will grow.

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Prayers that discipleship groups will grow and spread the word of God.

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Prayers for Matthew while he’s in the States for college.

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Prayers for prison ministries

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We are thankful for the body of Christ.

We are thankful for our health.

Praises for the people in Peru so willing to help.

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 62:8 Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.