 In This Month's Issue:
Mike & Cheryl Freese Progress Report:
Pastor Wachira's USA Visit
Pastor Wachira:
USA Trip
Ezra & Rev Sherry Cox:
Missions Trip Message
Sharon Bergen: JFM Treasurer
"Thank You"
PO Box 5685 - Bend OR 97708
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Mike and Cheryl Freese "Making the Need Known":
 Pastor Wachira arrived at the Portland Airport on Monday July 14th just before midnight. After driving all night we arrived in Chelan, Washington and prepared for the first of many meetings. Over the next three weeks God used Pastor to touch the hearts of many people in Oregon and Washington. Some of you are receiving our Newsletter for the first time and we say, "Karibu!" that is Swahili for Welcome. And to all of you who came out to hear Pastor's message for America and contributed toward the High School and Evangelism projects, we say, "Asante." Thank you. |
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Pastor Wachira's Washington Travels
 Rich Watson and Lori Laughlin organized a sweet gathering at Pastor Merv Perterson's "Warehouse Church" in Entiat. Tim and Denise MacNamara opened their home for Pastor Wachira to fellowship with several other Pastors. He then preached a powerful message at Bethlehem Chapel in Ephrata, where Pastor Tom and Sharon Ridout and Pastors Joseph and Ruth Meyers brought their congregations together . |
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 Pastor Wachira's Oregon Travels took us to the Living Word and Praise Church, Southside Assembly, Prineville 1st Assemby, Desert Streams with Pastor Gil Miller and visiting Ugandan Pastor Jackson and South African Pastor Livingstone. (see right) We met with the missions directors of the Powell Butte Christian Church and the Westside Church. Jim and Shoshana Buckendorf opened their Shadow Ranch Event Center for a memorable night of ministry.
Ministry Coaching International asked Pastor Wachira to address their coaches at a conference in Bend, OR.
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You will be able to view pictures from Pastor Wachira's visit in July 2008. When done viewing just 'x 'out and you'll return to our Newsletter page. |
Glen Smith, a member of Bethlehem Chapel in Ephrata, gave his permission for us to share his testimony. He attended the service on July 16th. Glen had 75% hearing loss for 30 years due to work related injuries. When Pastor Wachira began to speak, Glen said to the Lord, "I can't hear this preaching." He was instantly healed. His hearing continues to be healed. Isn't God good! |
 The last connection we made just before Pastor Wachira boarded the plane was with Duane Warren, a Staff Pastor of Living Hope Church in Vancouver, Washington. Their slogan is, "ONLY GOD" it is so true. When we look at what we can see of the Universe we say, "ONLY GOD". When we look into the eyes of our first born child we say, "ONLY GOD". When we are stepping out to build a High School in Kenya, we say, "ONLY GOD". They are linking up with Jesus Frees Ministries to bring teams to help in Kenya and we say, "PRAISE GOD."
As a side note: We just spent several days at the Living Hope Church Brush Prairie Campus and discovered that Dave Moore was a worship leader and choir director for several years on that campus before he moved to Southern California. |
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Word from Wachira: Conclusion of my USA Trip
"Oh we had a great service at Las Cruses, New Mexico. We preached alongside with my mentor, JR. IT IS A LARGE CHURCH OF 1400 AND WAS FULL. The congregation responded to the message very powerfully and the altar was full of people and their tears according to what the Lord was ministering to each person. "
I made it home safely and  I send greetings to all the people I met on this trip; how much I cherish the fellowship all gave me.
God Bless You ~ Pastor Wachira  |
JFM Treasurer: Sharon Bergen
Micah (the Old Testament prophet) asks a question about what God requires of us. In The Message Bible the answer is paraphrased as this: "But he's already made it plain how to live, what to do, what God is looking for in men and women. It's quite simple: Do what is fair and just to your neighbor, be compassionate and loyal in your love, and don't take yourself too seriously - take God seriously." Whether the teaching comes from prophets or Jesus Himself, the message does  not change. We are to show compassion to those around us. Compassion comes in many forms and we thank you for joining Jesus Frees Ministries with prayer, finances and team participation as we reach out to others.
JFM is a Tax-Exempt, Non-Profit Organization. Donations of $5 or more will be receipted. Donations can be directed into 5 specific project areas: Evangelism ~ The Orphanage~ High School Project ~ Health Clinic ~ Operational Costs. PO Box 5685, Bend OR 97708 |
Ezra & Pastor Sherry Cox: Short-Term Missions Directors
Welcome to Kenya!
In the book of Proverbs, there are some very wise words spoken by a woman-the mother of King Lemuel-that are wise and significant even for today in our missions' work. Listen..."speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute...defend the rights of the poor and needy." (Proverbs 31: 8,9) That is the desire of the missionaries around the world, including Jesus Frees Ministries.
So often, it is only when we see first-hand, the desperate needs (spiritual and physical) that one can really "grasp" the need. And, we know the Spirit "woos" one's heart often when we are the most vulnerable--our hearts are softened.
We want to encourage you--don't be afraid to "look." The experience of short-term missions' work will change you forever. Your priorities and desires will change. When you visit the work in Kenya, we will ensure that your hands will be "put to work" where you are comfortable and "called" by the Spirit.
To receive more information email us at: gotokenya@jesusfreesministries.org
He has a plan for your life and we want to help implement it!
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Thank you for praying! Praise Reports:
- Services & Appointments during Pastor's visit to the Northwest trip kept us going everyday well past midnight!
- Mike's Mom is recuperating well and on the road to recovery
Please Pray:
- Resources to come in for the High School Project
- Pastor's Wachira's son, Karani graduated from the East Africa School of Theology and is praying for funds to do his post grad work at Vanguard University before October 2008
- Invitations for tent meetings are coming from very far where we
are not able to bring back the church sound equipment. We need to purchase another system for the tent meetings as soon as possible.
- We need to purchase a generator in Kenya for the Tent meetings
Thank you for praying for Jesus Frees Ministries - God Bless You | |
