December 4, 2012
Issue 12.7
SAMS Messenger  
The Grateful Commission
  
There is a beautiful blessing, whether missionary or sender,  in being involved in the work of the Great Commission.  As saved souls we want to share the goodness of God and the salvation we have through Jesus Christ.  As a part of SAMS sending staff, we want to share how the Great Commission is being fulfilled, not only on the global mission field, but also through our senders.  

 

Grateful senders -
While talking on the phone to a sender, she shared how  housing missionaries in the states was such a blessing. These missionaries had encouraged her by recounting how the Lord was working through them in another part of the world. Every night read more...  
 
 
Grateful missionaries -

SAMS missionary, Heidi Smith tells us of how teaching her students about the Holy Spirit has become more than academic.  It is becoming part of their lives as they practice letting the Holy Spirit control them. Listen as Heidi shares how the Lord is using these blessed children to bring others to Christ. 

Read from more grateful missionaries... 

 

Grateful staff -   

Sharing her blessings
From one staff member, "I have had the privilege of visiting SAMS missionaries, their ministries, churches and the people they live and minister with. This has had a profound impact on my life. Several years ago my husband lost his job and we saw our family's finances drastically reduced for over 4 years. During that time read more...

 

  

 
In This Issue:
The Grateful Commission
Misionero Winter 2012 2012 Annual Report
You and the Great Commission
SAMS at Urbana 12
Prayer Requests
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Misionero Winter 2012

 

 
2012 Annual Report 

You and the Great Commission

 

There are many ways you can get involved in participating in Great Commission ministry.  You may

·       send through providing practical helps and encouragement to missionaries;

·       pray for missionary ministries and for SAMS' vision to see the Gospel of Jesus Christ shared throughout the world through servant relationships of word and deed; and

·       give to missionaries, projects, or SAMS Great Commission Fund. 

Prayerfully consider specific ideas and resources that will help you get further engaged sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ across cultures. 

SAMS Participation at Urbana 12

If you or someone you know is attending Urbana 12 at the end of  this month, here is an update on SAMS happenings at this student mission conference:

  • SAMS exhibit will be #418.  Come by any afternoon and introduce yourself, get to know our team, and learn more about the special events below.
  • Anglican Global Mission Partners Reception at the Embassy Suites hotel on December 28, 9:30-11:00 PM, open to all interested in meeting Anglicans engaged in mission and connecting with resources.  Bring a friend!
  • SAMS lunch on December 31, Noon, for anyone desiring to chat with missionaries and learn more about possible service opportunities with SAMS.  Email info@sams-usa.org with your interest or sign up at the SAMS exhibit.
We are looking forward to meeting you at Urbana!  

Join us, too, by praying that the Lord will guide the participants in the next step for God's calling on their lives and send more laborers into the harvest.
Prayer Requests:     

 

  

Please pray for SAMS missionary, Anna Stevens who has begun her service in Ecuador.  Pray that she has a smooth transition and a good start to her ministry.     

 

 
 Please join us in praying for SAMS missionary Tammy Firestone, serving in Bolivia.  Pray that Tammy heals from an infection that has entered her leg and gone into her bone. 

 

 

Lift up SAMS missionary, Nicole Corlew  as she applies for her visa for South Africa where she will be serving.  Pray the process goes smoothly.  

 

 

Praise Report:   

 

  

Join us in praising God for the ordination of SAMS missionary, Jessica Hughes who is serving in Mukono, Uganda.

  

 

 

We give thanks to the Lord for the birth of Caleb William Guernsey to SAMS candidates Tracy and Michael GuernseyCaleb was born Nov 8 at 3:55 pm. Mom and baby are healthy, praise God!   

  

 

Thank you for praying for SAMS and your missionaries!