9For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; 10That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; 12Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:
13Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: 14In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
Colossians 1:9-14
From July 28 through August 11th, we are going to Spain. With Andy ministering more intensely to unreached peoples, I find myself in the role of team leader this year, and coordinating our first fundraiser of collecting and cashing in bottles and cans for deposit money. Team members need to raise $1,800 each, which means trusting God in a big way, and collecting as many bottles and cans as possible!
As I walked past the bottle redemption center at Target, I was struck by the word "redemption" and it's biblical meaning. I can't stop thinking about that word and am glad that our fundraising project will keep it at the forefront of my mind in these next few months, as I remember the people of Madrid who need to come to know Christ, redemption through His blood, and the forgiveness of sins.
The work continues, as we partner with Pastor Antonio Amigo and our brothers and sisters in the Iglesia Evangelica at Las Aguilas once again for a special two week campaign to bring the gospel to the people of Madrid. I am praying that we would be blessed to see fruit from last year's outreach, and continue to plant more seeds that there would be a great harvest of souls into the Kingdom of God. Please pray with me that God would prepare souls to receive the message of the Gospel, and for divine appointments when we get there. As team leader, I need wisdom in handling what comes my way. I appreciate the great example provided last year in Andy Schmalfuss in that very area, as I observed him praying for God's direction, even in the small decisions. Pray too, for all stages of planning and preparation, as we expect once again to minister in music, through sharing our testimonies, and with puppets and drama.
If you have any deposit bottles or cans, or care to make a donation in support of our team, you can drop bags of bottles and cans off at the backstop near the SGT/SCS baseball field on any of these dates: May 19th, June 30th, or July 14th. Checks can be made payable to Smithtown Gospel Tabernacle, with a note enclosed or attached indicating a designation for "Spain Summer Outreach 2013". If you wish to designate it for support for one of our team members, be sure to include that person's name on the note. Donations can also be mailed to us at:
Spain Summer Outreach 2013
Smithtown Gospel Tabernacle
1 Higbie Drive
Smithtown, NY 11787
Thank you in advance for standing with us in reaching the people of Madrid for Christ.
Blessings, Tricia
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