Randy and Laurie Steel Equipping missionaries for work with indigenous groups in Paraguay
There is a DESPERATE need for a General Director at the Asuncion Christian Academy where some of our NTM MKs attend and where Laurie is the NTM Paraguay representative and chairwoman of the school board.
We need someone by next semester or at the latest, by the fall 2012 semester. PLEASE PRAY WITH US.
*** For information, send an email to Laurie at mydoglady2@gmail.com.***
We’re fully into our spring weather here in the southern hemisphere. It isn’t too hot yet, but we know it won’t be long in coming.
It is amazing the work we see the Lord doing in lives here in Paraguay… tribal believers, local churches, and missionaries as well.
On Oct. 14th we held a get together to thank the pastors and brethren the 10 churches that are currently partnering with us in preparing new missionaries for future ministry among the tribal people of Paraguay. Each missionary personally introduced those who came from their church and thanked them for the help they’ve given. The churches were also updated on where NTM Paraguay is currently working, what is happening in those works, and presented anew with the areas we hope to go into in the future.
Thinking of the work here, let me give you a brief look at what is happening in some of the various stages of ministry here in Paraguay… areas of ministry we’re preparing missionaries for. Let’s get a glimpse at Arrival, Equipping, Exposure, Preparation, Fruit, and ultimately… Hope .
Laurie, Laura, and I were reminded of this as we headed to the interior of the country to attend the funeral of a friend of ours who died in an motorcycle accident. We went to be with the family, with a huge burden in our hearts since, as far as we know, the lady had never chosen to trust in Christ and his sacrifice on the cross.
A reminder once again of the need for reaching the lost and why it is so vital that those who have the message of salvation know how to clearly and understandably share it in the language and culture of those who don’t yet have or understand it .