Thursday, July 17, 2014

South American Regional Conference/Retreat

 
South American Regional Conference/Retreat
 
July 2014
 
 
We had the wonderful opportunity to travel to Santa Cruz,Bolivia on the 4th of July, where we gathered with this group of 40 plus missionaries who are serving in Peru, Argentina, Paraguay as well as Bolivia. What a joy it is for us to serve as pastors and counselors to this wonderful group of people. We are so amazed by the quality of servants that God has sent around His world to share His love.
 
We spent quality time being challenged in our faith that God has given us a powerful story to tell to the nations. It is God's story, and it has the ability to transform individual lives, lift communities out of poverty and build nations that are free, compassionate and just. As a group we learned more about telling the  whole breath and depth of the transforming story. We are so grateful that the power of Christ changes lives not only for eternity, but also in the here and now. We celebrate God's story and are a part of sharing His story to the nations.
 
These missionaries, pictured above, combined with about 200 others makes up the World Gospel Mission Family dedicated to changing our world for Christ. We are privileged to serve as Pastors to Missionaries, to encourage, counsel, train and equip these wonderful servants as they go out into all the World. We love our work! We love what God has called us to do and we believe we have the GREATEST job on earth. It is a joy to invest in these people and have a part in their lives and ministry.
 
This week we have been in Orientation Camp with 9 new missionaries readying to be sent out to Kenya, Uganda, Japan, Honduras, Mexico and Bolivia. Next week we will be welcoming home 18 missionaries and their families in a time of Renewal and debriefing,  as they prepare for Home Ministry Assignments in the USA. Our scope of ministry is growing and we are excited about these opportunities.
 
Our job is equally as rewarding when we realize that God has partnered us with you, and together WE are making a difference. Thank you for your faithful giving to our ministry and for your on-going prayers and support for all we do. Your support for us is phenomenal, we want to be there for you too. Please email us at ned@straightpaths.org - we'd love to hear from you and know what we may do to pray for you.
 
Our Schedule coming up:
 
July 18 - Marion, IN - Concludes Orientation Camp for new missionaries
July 23 - 25 Marion, IN - Renewal, debriefing and re-entry for returning missionaries
July 26 - Aug. 1 - Colorado Springs - Child Protection Safety Workshop
Aug 1 - 13 - Home Ministry visits to supporters in KS, NB, SD
 
Thank you so much for all you do for us. We are humbled by your involvement and appreciative of your support of this ministry. 
 
May the Lord Bless You Greatly,
 
Ned and Marlene McGrady
Box 948
Marion, IN 46952
727-459-2966
 
 
 
 
 
 


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