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THE TORCH URBAN MINISTRIES MARCH 2015 CONTACT US: THETORCH-URBANMINISTRIES.ORG PAGE 1 “Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will work for you today!” -Exodus 14:13 When the people of God faced certain death; between their persecutors and the Red Sea, Moses cried out “Behold the salvation of the Lord!” As we go into Guatemala we are faced with the magnitude of the needs and how only GOD can fulfill them. Oh we of little faith, let us not look at all the reasons it cannot be done, but trust in Christ, when He says, “Do not fear, only believe.” NEWSLETTER “Go Unto All the Nations!” Angelo Velis reports on Guatemala: Six months ago, Conscience International’s founder Jim Jennings offered us an opportunity to pursue a partnership in expanding our ministries to Central America. The vision is vast and long term! We were humbled, and prayerfully accepted the call. We began last fall in Guatemala. The Lord led us to the poorest of the poor. A mountain region of over a million people. Where average earnings are between 1-3 dollars/day. Malnutrition for children ranks #1 in the Western hemisphere and 4th in the world! Humble, simple loving people, affected by corruption, bad policies, ignorance and a form of religion that is devoid of transformational power. Poverty, family disintegration, domestic violence and hopelessness snare the nation. Working alongside a faithful pastor, Santiago Rosales, with 35 years as a humble servant, we have set a vision to equip a network of Pastors, in unity, love and fellowship. To in turn help equip their churches with sound doctrine, teaching and reformational living; to mature the saints for the work of the church. We are also working with local government agencies with aspirations to come alongside these churches in the hope of sharing responsibility in renewed community development. Everyone has received us with eager anticipation and hope. There currently are no American agencies working in this remote region, and the people have been kind and generous with their hospitality.
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March 2015 Newsletter update
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THE TORCH URBAN MINISTRIES! MARCH 2015
CONTACT US: THETORCH-URBANMINISTRIES.ORG PAGE 1
“Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will work for you today!”! -Exodus 14:13
When the people of God faced certain death; between their persecutors and the Red Sea, Moses cried out “Behold the salvation of the Lord!” As we go into Guatemala we are faced with the magnitude of the needs and how only GOD can fulfill them. Oh we of little faith, let us not look at all the reasons it cannot be done, but trust in Christ, when He says, “Do not fear, only believe.”
NEWSLETTER“Go Unto All the Nations!”
Angelo Velis reports on Guatemala:Six months ago, Conscience International’s
founder Jim Jennings offered us an opportunity to pursue a partnership in expanding our ministries to Central America. The vision is vast and long term! We were humbled, and prayerfully accepted the call.
We began last fall in Guatemala. The Lord led us to the poorest of the poor. A mountain region of over a million people. Where average earnings are between 1-3 dollars/day. Malnutrition for children ranks #1 in the Western hemisphere and 4th in the world!
Humble, simple loving people, affected by corruption, bad policies, ignorance and a form of religion that is devoid of transformational power. Poverty, family disintegration, domestic violence and hopelessness snare the nation.
Working alongside a faithful pastor, Santiago Rosales, with 35 years as a humble servant, we have set a vision to equip a network of Pastors, in unity, love and fellowship. To in turn help equip their churches with sound doctrine, teaching and reformational living; to mature the saints for the work of the church.
We are also working with local government agencies with aspirations to come alongside these churches in the hope of sharing responsibility in renewed community development.
Everyone has received us with eager anticipation and hope. There currently are no American agencies working in this remote region, and the people have been kind and generous with their hospitality.
THE TORCH URBAN MINISTRIES! MARCH 2015
CONTACT US: THETORCH-URBANMINISTRIES.ORG PAGE 2
GUATEMALA UPDATE CONTINUED:In February we held our first Pastors training
conference. Originally invites were sent to 12 pastors, we had 25 in attendance. After being invited to preach in 6 different churches, we were witness to the power of the spirit to grant much conviction and repentance. God also provided opportunities each day with civic leaders and the general public for the preaching of the gospel. The word is opening the ears of the people!
Early in 2014 we were presented with the opportunity to minister to the Spanish congregation at Good News at Noon, a local homeless ministry. We have been consistently preaching there twice a week for over a year. In God’s faithfulness
we have seen the average attendance go from single digits to over 30. Spiritual growth is happening in the lives of these people. They are hungry for the TRUTH of the scriptures.
The Rosario family continues to spearhead our presence in the Baker & Glover neighborhood. As the weather begins to warm, more of our regular participants will again be joining us for weekly Bible Club and our teen outreach called Wildfire. We’d also like to thank our ferociously dedicated volunteers & partners!
In January, we were asked to speak at a local church for their Discipleship 2015 kick off. Our influence and encouragement were instrumental in the origination of this program more than 4 years ago, and they now have a steady increase every year of people desiring to grow in Christ and be discipled.
Another door has opened and we’ve been invited to be involved with a weekly college and young adults discipleship group.
WE NEED YOUR HELP, JOIN US!PRAY for Guatemala: That the Lord will revive the souls of His peoplePRAY for Local Outreach: That God would continue to break the hearts of our community for the poor and the immigrant & move them to be effective laborers in the harvestPRAY for US: That we would continue to be faithful in lovingly proclaiming the GOSPEL and obedient to walk in the good works He has already prepared
PRAISE REPORT ON HOW LOCAL MINISTRIES THRIVE IN ANSWER TO PRAYERS:
FUNDING: We have taken a step of faith and have committed to GO to Guatemala. Angelo is currently spending half his time there & expects to get busier as the project unfolds. You can directly affect the progress of the gospel and the expediency of impacting the lives of hungry children. Pay Pal donations can be made on our website.WE NEED YOU: Help us spread the need among your church and others. We welcome Mission Teams to Guatemala that would like to help. (Please contact us.) May God Richly Bless you, Angelo Velis [email protected]
