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Zacheus from St Lucia joined our trip in Grenada for the month, and he has a burden for witnessing to the deaf. In the picture, he is talking to a deaf student. He is a great worker, and he desires to serve the Lord. We thank the Lord for the opportunity to work together.
Irá andando y llorando el que lleva la preciosa semilla; Mas volverá a venir con regocijo, trayendo sus gavillas.
Tonight, 4 deaf came back for the second night of church revival. Praise the Lord!
The Go Team shared the gospel and their testimonies, and taught few signs at a public school this morning.
Great day at Heritage Baptist Church with Pastor Denis Celestine in Grenada! Great crowd! The gospel preached! Two saved! Many encouraged!
Fue un gran mes sirviendo en St. Lucia, éstos son unos clips de nuestra estadía en la isla.
Missions in St. Lucia - Highlights youtube.com It was a great month serving the Lord on the beautiful Island of St. Lucia. we look forward to seeing deaf souls reached across the Carribean as a result. L...
We've learned a couple new choruses from the churches in St Lucia and Grenada. We really like this one:
What a blessing! Tonight, Timothy was asked to sing congregational songs, and Anna signed the songs. Then, I preached and my wife voiced for me in the service.
First hot shower in a month and with high pressure too. So thankful! We arrived safely in Grenada this evening. Our accomodations are great and we are looking forward to a service for the deaf tomorrow. The church here has been working hard inviting people. We are excited about what the Lord will do. Pray for a great day!
At the airport in St Lucia, bags checked in, cleared through security (well, Amanda's backpack had three drink bottles. So, all in trash), now waiting at the gate for boarding.
Packing, cleaning, getting ready to go to the airport. Grenada, here we come!!
We had a chuckle when we saw this image recently. I’ve been reflecting just now about how I am grateful for the the ministry of the indwelling Holy Spirit in our lives. I am thankful we can rely on God’s strength and His working through us, to help us to live in a way that is honouring to Him, rather than straining like this and relying on our own limited strength to live a godly life.
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving in the US. I would like to thank the Lord for my salvation and my family. Additionally, I thank the Lord for:
¡Dios es tan bueno!
Last week, I enjoyed this boat trip to a part of the island, and I enjoyed seeing the seaweed, sea moss and swimming. It was a good day.
Timothy singing in English and signing in ASL. Also, one verse in Spanish and Peruvian sign Language. Marie playing her instrument!
Last Saturday, I showed pictures of my drawings, and I asked you to pray for me to share my drawings. Then, on Monday, our team went to a school for the deaf, and I gave all my pictures to the deaf teachers. What a blessing it was!! Thank you for praying!!
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Today we continued to work on preparing videos for our team’s website. There is a lot that happens behind the scenes! Today we filmed bio videos for both Tricia and I. We were blessed with good lighting and an absence of rain.
Missions is cool. We get to do a lot of amazing things that others don't, by nature of the ministry. But we are just like you, ordinary people trying to serve God how He has called us. It's not always exciting and glamorous as some might view it. It doesn't make us more spiritual than other Christians as some might like to think. We are real people and we live real lives. I do a lot of sitting at the table teaching school, and Amanda and David do a lot of sitting at the table learning school. We do laundry and dishes. We make our beds (and sometimes we don't) just like you. We all have our limitations, too. But we serve an extraordinary God and Savior, Who has no limitations, and sometimes God is pleased to use our ordinary, real, everyday lives for something beautiful for His glory. I am thankful God chose to use me. I praise Him for the work He is doing in Amanda and David through me, and the work He is doing through them that I get to admire close-up. Nothing is more rewarding than serving God.
Question - Our team has posted almost everyday about our mission trip. We get very few comments, and we wonder if people are getting our posts. If you are seeing our posts, please post a comment. Thank you.
He estado interpretando en Lengua de Señas Peruana casi toda mi vida, y por la gracia de Dios también he aprendido Inglés y Lengua de Señas Americana, dos instrumentos adicionales que me permiten servir a Dios en las misiones, ¡Pero nadie me habló de los acentos! ¡He estado luchando para interpretar, estancándome como los nuevos en aprender señas que he ayudado en Perú! A pesar de la frustración y autocrítica, sé que si no practico y sólo dejo de intentarlo ahora, no podré mejorar ni podré servir a Dios de manera efectiva. Ahora estoy experimentando de primera mano, en cada detalle de este viaje, que la teoría de las misiones no se compara con su práctica, y que la experiencia que he adquirido en el ministerio de mi papá no siempre se aplica a cada país. Quiero animar a aquellos que tienen un llamado a servir y se están preparando, a que comiencen a practicar desde donde están ahora y no se limiten a un área determinada de ministerio o región de ubicación. Demos lo mejor de nosotros mismos a nuestro Gran Dios.
We are having an amazing trip to St. Lucia. When we arrived, Pastor Philbert welcomed us with, "Welcome to Paradise." The flora of the island certainly affirms he is correct. We have been teaching sign language at Ambassador Baptist Church and have had the opportunity to visit two schools for children with special needs, including the deaf. People have been so friendly, kind, and welcoming. Today we had the chance to share the Gospel with a few deaf teachers and their students. Some of the teachers are Christians and were very happy to allow us to speak with their deaf and hard of hearing students. It was nice to have Ambassador's deaf pastor Kandal to drive us to the north end of the island today, which is more affluent than where the church is in Vieux Fort. After meeting with the Deaf we are considering the possibility of having a special service for the Deaf in this area in the near future. They tell us the majority of the Deaf live in this area.
I enjoy coloring these pictures and give them to people. I pray these pictures will encourage others in the Lord.
I’m thankful to be serving in ministry with these two God honouring men - we have a great team! Today we started to organise travel plans to Grenada and I am looking forward to visiting there soon and to our team helping their church to establish a deaf ministry.
The Go Deaf team loves being here, working with the deaf and hearing at a church in St Lucia. We will be in St Lucia for a month before going to Grenada. Pray for us!
¡La última persona que hubiera esperado encontrar en Santa Lucía es el pastor Marvin Smith de Iowa! La última vez que lo ví estaba en Efata en Lima Perú, y me acababa de rendir a misiones, fue emocionante encontrarme con él en la conferencia en Santa Lucía, ahora sirviendo como misionero con Go Deaf Missions. Fue una bendición para mí en Perú y nuevamente en la conferencia aquí en Santa Lucía.
I am taking pictures in St Lucia, a pretty country. Pray for me as I witness to others about Jesus
I'm thankful to have arrived safely in St Lucia! We are thrilled to be together in person with our team and have been wonderfully blessed by the preaching and hospitality of Ambassador Baptist Church. Please continue to pray as we go forth and prepare to support churches in the islands as they set up new ministries to the deaf.
This conference has been such a help, encouragement, and challenge. I've been to a lot of meetings since I started deputation, but this one has truly made an impression on me. The heart that these preachers have for the Gospel, and for people, is incredible. The preaching has communicated the heart of God so clearly. These men and women have come together not only to talk about the Word of God and give challenges for each one individually, but they are formulating a plan to implement God's will here, together, as a team, supporting each other, praying for one another, pooling their resources, "according as every one had need." I am praying that the plans made here this week will become a reality. A message this morning on how Nehemiah delegated to each one a specific goal, and they worked together and built the walls and gates of Jerusalem because they had "a mind to work," is a great illustration of the vision of these pastors and church members. Each one has a responsibility, all of equal and great importance, and together we can accomplish much. I thank God for putting together this meeting, and allowing me to be part of it, and see His power through it, and be encouraged and strengthened by it.
One important part of our team is our interpreters. They do so much, interpreting services, conferences, conversations and numerous other events for the deaf. We could never thank them enough for all they do.
Pray for Marie's flight from Australia to St Lucia. She left 4:40 am this morning and will arrive here tomorrow at 1:38 pm.
"¡Las misiones son chéveres!"
It is a beautiful day for flying! My camera can't capture the beauty of the aquatic majesty surrounding the islands below! What an amazing Creator to have thought of beautiful sights!
Today, the Olsons and Anna begin the misions trip to St Lucia by driving to Miami!! Pray...
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We have been busy, busy, busy packing barrels and suitcases for the Carribean trip! We are excited about what God is going to do over the next three months. Pray for an open door everywhere we go!
Five years ago, when we began our deputation, we visited Grace Baptist Church in Baldwin, Florida. Pastor Jowers invited us to his office, and we became friends! He invited us back to the Spring Jubilee, where we met Luke Lindsey and his family. Through this meeting, we began a series of relationships with pastors and churches across the country. God brought many new friends into our paths, and we thank the Lord for each one of them. This week, at the end of our deputation, we attended the camp meeting at Grace Baptist Church, back to where it all started. Only the Lord knows how much Pastor Jowers has helped us, encouraged us, prayed for us, connected us with others, and so on.
Yo Jehová, a su tiempo haré que esto sea cumplido pronto.
I was in a church last Sunday, and this wall picture of Eric Liddell's quote was on the wall. "Christ for the world for the world needs Christ.". I thought to myself "Christ for the Deaf for the Deaf need Christ". Pray for us as we have much work to do at home in less than three weeks before we go to the Caribbean Islands for three months...
We will be home on Tuesday, Lord willing. We have eighteen days to get ready for three months in the Caribbean. We need to shop, pack and ship our food before we go; unpack do laundry and repack; squeeze in doctor and dentist appointments, catch up on the yard work; set up an agreement for shipping to Portugal, put our house back together because new floors have been laid; keep up with scholl while Anna goes home to do the same and catch up with friends and people who take care of things so we can travel. I don't know how it will all get done but God always seems to make a way! I am praying for strength and wisdom. Anybody have a couple of blue sealable barrels I can ship food in?
Pray for Betty and family. Betty, born deaf, was the reason God led her parents to start Bill Rice Ranch,. a deaf camp in Tennessee.
m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10217462967446520&id=1845660592My sister, Betty Cabbage, collapsed this morning and was rushed to the hospital. She has been in the ICU all day. They are still trying to determine what happened. However, she was without a pulse for over 40 minutes so the doctors do not believe she will recover. Please join us in prayer for Betty’s doctors as they treat her that they will have wisdom to know what’s best for her. And, please pray for Betty’s husband, Don, and her children as they make decisions during this time.
Last week I attended the National Baptist Fellowship in Sydney and shared briefly about Go Deaf Missions and how God has led me to join our team. I also shared presentations in a couple of churches there, and one of them has taken me on for support. The trip was a huge blessing to me and it is wonderful to witness God working through His people! Thank you for your prayers and support for our team, and for your part in helping us to get to the mission field.
Today, we are driving to Branson, Missouri for Tricia, Amanda and Anna to attend the Deaf Baptist Ladies Retreat in the next three days. Tricia is speaking at the retreat. Pray for this retreat and the speakers.
We are still praying about the visa for Timothy but God has been working other things togetherWe have 95% of our support, and some churches have started sending funds to help with the move to Portugal which we anticipate to begin in February. we have one estimate for $6000 something for a 20 foot container and are waiting on other estimates. Funds are also coming together for the Carribean trip which will be the end of October through most of January. Amanda and David both were baptized this Sunday at Deaf Baptist church of Smyrna. Contrary to what Doctors believed would happen, David can still see. With over 250,000 miles on it, the SUV has been holding out through our deputation. The pastor who is doing work on our home anticipates being done soon so we can rent it out as a vacation rental. We are headed to Missouri tomorrow and then home to pack for the Carribean. Every need is being supplied. We are blessed. God has been faithful to us!
This is an answer to prayer! Last month, I received this scrapbooking bag to tote school books for Amanda and David. It's being put to good use. Carrying lots of heavy books around is no easy job, but this makes it much easier. I love the divisions that help me stay organized. Plus this bag is much sturdier than a typical rolling tote. I think it will last a long time. Thanks so much!
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Praise the Lord, we were able the fill out a new Ds-160 today. Now we need the ability to enter the apponntment site. Keep praying!
We have not heard from the embassy yet. We sent another request today. Please keep praying for God to open this door for Timothy and the Go Deaf Missions Team.
From now on I will be posting my prayer letters on Facebook in addition to emailing them out. If you wish to see my other letters, you may go to www.GoDeafMissions.com and click Prayer Letters to find my previous letters. If you wish to be added to my letter list, please send me a private message with your email.
Hello everyone! I’m excited for the opportunity I have to share about our team, Go Deaf Missions, at our National Baptist Fellowship in Sydney next week. I’ll also be sharing about our ministry in a couple of churches while I am in this area. I’m thankful that these meetings are now possible again. I have also received my new prayer cards, and here’s a sneak preview for you!
UPDATE ON TIMOTHY
Many years ago, a pastor shared that verse with Tricia and I. That verse has encouraged me as I do God's work.
UPDATE ON TIMOTHY
Sometimes it is hard being on the road so much but then I remember "Foxes have holes, and birds have nests, but the son of man hath not where to lay his head." We are okay. It is only until Jesus comes. ~Tricia
Remembering the one year anniversary of the passing of Paul "PJ" Mosley.
It is not often I ask prayers for myself, but I am. The last few weeks I have been coughing, and the last few days has turned to a wet cough, with severe coughing at nights. I went to the doctor this morning, and I was prescribed several medication. Pray that I recover quickly, so that we may get back to traveling and Tricia gets her beloved sleep back. Thank you for your prayers.
Go Deaf Missions - Verses for 2022
It was last August when the doctor said David would be completely blind within a year. We do think we se signs of deterioration but today David was out learning how to drive a tractor! We thank God for his goodness, and all of you for all the prayers.
I thank you all for your prayers for the Las Vegas Deaf Outreach. There were several groups working together: Go Deaf Missions/Harvest Deaf Ministries, Silent Word Ministries, and Romans Road for the Deaf. After three days, the total number of souls saved is 68! Also, thousands of tracts were given out. To God be the glory!
We went to a restaurant next door to the Deaf Nation Expo, and this restaurant has paper cloth. Amanda drew this!
Our group at our Gospel booth! Pray for our group as we give out the gospel to Deaf!
Pray for us at the Deaf Nation World Expo in Las Vegas this week! Thousands of deaf from all over the world will be there this week. Pray that the gospel will have free course! Pray for God to protect us as we share gospel tracts!
We just mailed a request for the visa for the young man in South America to be premium processed. We should hear something by August 19. Please pray for this to go through smoothly.
We got an early start this morning, and we are making decent time. The weather has been excellent and the car is doing great. Thank you for your continued prayer for the trip and the deaf event.
I ask you for several prayer requests. Tomorrow, we will drive to Las Vegas from Ohio over two days. Pray for our safe trip Pray for our soul winning campaign at the Deaf World Expo from August 1-4. Pray for patience, strength and wisdom as we do this endeavor for the gospel's sake.
Tuesday - Prayer Request
We woke up in Pennsylvania this morning and just crossed over into Ohio. We hope to be in Las Vegas by Friday for the World Deaf Expo. Please pray we can reach souls for Christ at the Expo, and pray our poor tired car does not struggle.
A few more churches have added me to their missions family in the last couple months. Thank you!
Preaching at Philadelphia Deaf Baptist Church at 2 pm today. Come and join us. Pray for this new deaf church!
Last Friday, we met up with a church from Maine in Chinatown Boston, and we passed out Chinese/ English tracts. Many did not accept the tracts, but a number received the tracts. It is an honor to serve the Lord by giving out gospel tracts.
Please keep praying with us for a religious worker's visa to a young man from South America who has been assisting our team.
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