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Greetings!

       I trust that this email finds you having a good day.  We simply can't wait to rest a spell and spend time with you soon.  I am writing today to share with your family some specific news about Mekerah.  I think you will be excited.

Mekerah Benz from Bykota House.MP4
Mekerah Benz from Bykota House.MP4
Mekerah
Mekerah

 

 

 

Mekerah's Summer Plans 

 

    

Mekerah has been accepted to the MWC Missionary Training Summer Session for 2011.

 

Here is a small excerpt from: MWC Missionary Training 

 

   


Objective:

It is our goal to bring the student to a level of understanding and preparation sufficient for successful functioning in a cross-cultural environment with the purpose of proclaiming the

Gospel of Jesus Christ and making disciples of the people of all nations.

 

Description of Course

This will be a rigorous and disciplined time of training of short duration yet potent content and structure to maximize the time spent in the mission environment. No previous missions experience

or Bible training is necessary. The student must be saved, water baptized and Spirit filled to enroll in the program with his or her home church and pastor's consent.    

We have room for 15 students for the Summer 2011 program to be housed in Singapore and serve practical ministry time in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore or India.

 

EXCITING!  Isn't it?  With Visoth starting and doing so well in barber school and with Mekerah going to Bible school, we are seeing the beginnings of a season for some of the children to launch into their destinies.  Mekerah is already accepted as one of the 15 students.

Preparation:

The Lord is providing for and preparing Mekerah for this new step.

  • Our intern, KeSey, has helped her set up an email account and a FB account.  In this way, we will be able to share in her journey. She has to learn how to do it all though and that is a great deal of information to process.
  • KeSey is also providing a digital camera for her and is having it sent to Cambodia where she will teach Mekerah how to use it. 
  • A laptop has been gifted to her and is on the way.
  • We have been successful in applying for and being granted a passport for her.
  • Yesica Hassenboehler is raising funds from her personal friends for her wardrobe, suitcase, and hopefully a new backpack.
  • The Lord has provided Anne Tan, a repeat intern with BH, to also be in the program and will be "big sister" and give her extra assistance in Singapore and this unknown territory.

     The last piece of the puzzle is the provision.  Mekerah is going to need approximately $3,000 for the program which runs from orientation June 5th to graduation August 20th.

  • Transportation:  $1,550
  • (airfare/bus/taxi/visas/boats)
  • Housing:   $300
  • Food:  $1000
  • Personal needs such as toiletries:  $150
  • Her Total Need is:  $3,000

     We realize the total isn't much for what she is going to be doing and it isn't much for living in Singapore, but it is a lot from the perspective of Bykota House Children's Home.  But we serve a big God!

 

     We are seeking THIRTY PARTNERS who will support Mekerah in daily prayers before and during her time at school and with a ONE-TIME additional gift of $100 towards her expenses. Perhaps , you are one of thirty?  

     We know that you are already a partner to this ministry and are invested in the work.  We still count on your faithful regular partnership to pay the bills here every month. 

     If you are unable to give this additional $100 gift we understand.  We certainly know how much you are already giving and already doing for the ministry here.

 

     If you are able to partner with us in this new endeavor, I ask that you do three things:

  • Please respond to this email with your affirmation and we will send you the details of where to send your one-time additional gift.
  • Please add Mekerah as your friend on FB and let her know that you are behind her all the way!
  • Begin praying now as she is beginning to prepare for this new season in her life.

     I know that your family is as excited and proud of Mekerah as we are.  Together we have done a good job of caring for Mekerah as she has grown and matured.  She needs us now more than ever.

 

With love,

 Rhonda


Mark and Rhonda Benz
High Tower Ministries
PO Box 535
Carthage, MO 64836

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