PHOTOS OF THE MONTH
Pico de Orizaba volcano in the state of Veracruz
Zapotecan woman in the state of Oaxaca
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MINISTRY:
We're not in it for the income.; We're in it for the outcome.
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RUTH GRAHAM: "FINISHING WELL"
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"Raised as a Presbyterian, Ruth Graham had no experience in submitting to a husband's authority the way the evangelist, who was reared in a Southern Baptist family, expected. Ruth once was driving and hit the accelerator instead of the brake, sending her car crashing through a fence. Nobody was hurt, but in a phone call from California, Billy Graham demanded that she surrender her driver's license. Ruth argued with him, standing her ground, according to an account in the Asheville (N.C.) Citizen-Times.
"After a long moment of silence, Billy Graham said, 'I don't recall reading in Scripture that Sarah ever talked to Abraham like this.' Ruth Graham retorted: 'Well, I don't recall reading in Scripture that Abraham ever tried to take Sarah's camel away from her.'"
(Jocelyn Y. Stewart, marriagemissions.com)
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"If you would make the greatest success of your life, discover that God is doing in your time and fling yourself into the accomplishment of His will and purpose."
- Arthur Wallis |
QUICK LINKS
mexolsons.com
Family web page
idportodoelmundo.com
Mission Mobilization
institutocnm.org
CNM School web page
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"But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God."
- Acts 20:24 |
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Greetings!
Greetings from Mexico City!
"Anyone can start well, the goal is finishing well!" I have had the opportunity to repeat this phrase dozens of times in different venues the past couple of years.
This year I have often shared that Jan and I will celebrate 30 years of marriage this coming Monday, but that 30 years is really nothing, because my parents are celebrating 54 years of marriage this year! Then I add that 54 years of marriage is nothing, because my grandparents are celebrating 72 years of marriage a week after our anniversary!! After sharing this, the punch line is always the same, "anyone can start well, the goal is to finish well."
Throughout life there are many ups and downs, joys and trials, but we are thankful to the Lord for the example of many men and women of God who perhaps did not even start well, but in Christ were able to finish well.
May you be encouraged as we are, by the examples of others, as well as the promise of God's strength and grace to finish the task he has given us to do.
- Kerry
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CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF MARRIAGE!
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JONATHAN, CREATIVE LEAD AT YOUTH FOR THE NATIONS
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Jonathan and the staff of YFN (Youth for the Nations) at Christ for the Nations (CFNI) in Dallas, TX.
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Yes, that is Jonathan at nearly 6 feet 8 inches! Last year Jonathan was a volunteer at YFN and received this year a full scholarship as Creative Lead. Please pray for him and his last year of studies at Christ for the Nations Institute and the work ahead in planning for next years summer camps.
Youth for the Nations of CFNI is an intense spiritually focused youth summer camp for teenagers from all over the United States. This year they hosted their largest events ever with 4500 in attendance over a 5-week period.
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SUMMER MINISTRY HIGHLIGHTS...
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Paul Strand teaching his Cultural Anthropology Course at Christ for the Nations Mexico Institute (CNM) - Mexico City
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We enjoyed having Paul Strand from Bethany International with us for 10 days in July. We kept him busy teaching Cultural Anthropology during our summer course at CNM. He also preached at our three services on Sunday.
 | | Edison Queiroz, author of THE LOCAL CHURCH AND MISSIONS from Brazil preaching at our mission conference in June. |
This summer we hosted our church's third missions conference. It was a blessing to see the participation of dozens of churches from not only Mexico City and around the country.
One of the big highlights for us was hearing testimonies from our missionaries and interns, fresh back from the field!
As a result of the conference Kerry has received invitations to speak and help other churches develop their own missions programs.
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rayer Requests
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1. For wisdom, health and strength in all God has called us to do.
2. For classes this Fall semester at Christ for the Nations Mexico Bible Institute, as well as the Missions school. Both begin August 4.
3. Pray for our 40 Mexican missionaries serving world-wide, as well as those preparing to be sent out.
4. For finances, as we will not take a furlough to the States this summer. Our monthly income is down, but our confidence is in God who provides for our every need.
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Upcoming Itinerary
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AUGUST
5-10 Celebrate 30th Anniversary - San Antonio, TX
18 Speak at INDIA Fund Raiser - Mexico City
24 MISSIONS Night
26 Preach at Amistad Cristiana Campo Militar - Mexico City
27 Preach at Communion Service - Mexico City
SEPTEMBER
7-14 Visit missionaries in PANAMA (with Jan)
15-21 Visit missionaries in ECUADOR
22-23 Womens Conference - Acapulco, GRO (Jan)
Speak at Youth With A Mission - Mexico City
CLICK HERE to see Online Calendar
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Thank you for your prayers and support and helping to extend God's kingdom not only in Mexico, but throughout the world.
Blessings!,
Kerry & Jan |
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