Zimbabwe, Africa
Zimbabwe
Africa, a formerly prosperous nation now reduced to 75%
unemployment. Zimbabwe is a nation with one of the worst human rights
records in Africa, run by an 80 year old dictator who may have lost
touch with reality.
This
nation has one of the highest percentages of AIDS in sub-Sahara
Africa. For two weeks Ron & Bernadette ministered with Awake
Grace Ministries in Zimbabwe, Africa. The people are precious yet
they suffer because of the devastation that has been brought upon
that nation.
The
ministry began with a youth conference where more than 1000 young
people from ages 15 and up were present. Bernadette ministered to the
young ladies on Sexual Integrity. They were confronted with the
Biblical truths that are in opposition to their culture. Afterwards
many came up to ask more questions and for personal ministry. It was
powerful life changing ministry and we know that it made a lasting
impact on the young people.
At
the same time Ron was ministering to the young men. In the evening
Ron preached to a combined gathering of all the participants. It was
powerful ministry with many people being healed and many restored in
their faith.
Ron encouraged the young people
to achieve their dreams with the help of God in spite of the
circumstances or the economy. With faith in God Zimbabwe could see a
new day of righteous leadership and God's blessings upon the land
once again.
More on the Zimbabwe trip next month.
Mexico
A few months ago we shared the
need of the Children's Home for a new van.
The one we are now using has over 300,000 miles on it. These are hard
miles. Our desire at that time was to buy a good used van for
$5,000.00. We have not been able to find a used full sized van in
Mexico. The paper work to take one into the country makes it next to
impossible to do it legally. Therefore, we must buy in Mexico. There
is now a new van for sale in Mexico made by Nissan. This van has a 4
cylinder engine which makes it easy on gas and will seat 18
passengers. The selling price is $24,000.00. We have been able to put
together $10,000.00 so far. We need to raise $14,000.00 in order to
purchase this vehicle without any payments or interest. Please pray
that God will meet this need quickly as our current van continues to
break down. If anyone would like to help with this need please mark
your checks "Mexico Van". Last week we had record heat here
in El Paso and in Chihuahua, Mexico. The temperature hit 105 degrees
several days in a row. This time of year the temps are normally in
the high 80's and low 90's. The cooler on the Children's Home
dormitories is not working. We know that it has been very
uncomfortable and dangerous for the children during this heat wave.
Please pray for the $700.00 we will need to fix the cooler. Thank
your for your prayers and support of this ministry especially the
Children's Home.
Golf Outing
Don't forget our 5th annual
golf outing. This year it will be in Beloit, WI at the Krueger Haskel
Golf Course. Dust off your golf clubs and come play on Sat. Sept.
10th . Mark Sat. Sept 10th on your calendar and come join the fun.
Bring a team or come alone and we will team you up. Registration
starts at 7:00 AM with a shotgun start at 8:00AM. The outing will
include 18 holes of golf, a golf cart and lunch. We have great prizes
on every hole and fantastic raffle prizes.
25th Anniversary Year
