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John and Theresa
Flood
Missionaries to the Native Americans
213 West Second
Avenue
Red Springs, NC. 28377
Phone: 910-843-9358
Cell Phone: 401-617-7072
Website: www.b4nativeamericans.com
E-mail:
b4theflood@embarqmail.com
Missions Field
Address:
US Missions
1445 N. Booneville Avenue
Springfield, MO. 65802
"Twenty years ago,
while at Valley Forge Christian College,
God placed a burden on my heart to serve as a
missionary Bible college teacher.
A year ago a door of ministry opened for me to teach
at the Native American Bible College in North Carolina
as a missionary teacher. My wife, Theresa and I
have prayerfully accepted this opportunity and were recently
commissioned as U.S. missionaries to the Native Americans.
Native Americans
are one of the fastest growing,
but largest unreached people groups in North America.
They are resistant to outsiders and the Gospel for
good reasons. Today, less than 5% of Native Americans
claim to be Christian. God still wants the original
commitment to evangelize Native Americans fulfilled.
However, today, to reach a Native American,
it takes a Native American. The best way
to establish God's Kingdom is by providing
Biblical training to indigenous leaders. Because Native people
know their own culture, once they are Biblically trained
they can present Christ more effectively in it
than the average missionary.
Robeson County is
home to the Lumbee Indians.
It is a rural area laced with drugs, alcoholism, poverty,
violence, and crime. In its midst God has planted
Native American Bible College to provide accessible,
affordable and culturally sensitive training for Native pastors.
This is an area deeply in need of Jesus and trained Native pastors
who can effectively reach others in their culture for Christ.
We are praying for many to join us in this
missionary burden and vision."
Dr. Andrew
Cunningham
Chi Alpha, Yale
100 Pettit
Drive
South Mariden, Ct. 06451
Phone: (203) 630-6501
Dr. Andrew
Cunningham has been engaged in evangelism
and equipping young people since before his ordination in 1978.
In 1980, he and his family began their overseas missionary work,
serving in Togo, West Africa, training men and women for the ministry
at the West African Advanced School of Theology,
later serving several years in Belgium at the
Continental Theological Seminary.
When special family
needs dictated that they remain in the U.S.,
God led them to Yale University, where they have been
Chi Alpha missionaries to the internationals students
on this strategic campus since 1995.
The ministry at
Yale encompasses a range of religious, social,
and educational activities. The Friday night evangelistic Bible
study,
which meets at the Yale Medical School, is reaching fifty post docs
and scholars each week. The response has been so strong that
it was necessary to start a two-tiered children's ministry
to reach their children.
The ministry
includes many trips, forums, dinners, and
a friendship partner program, as well as Sunday morning services
each week in Dwight Chapel in the heart of the old Yale Campus.
Thank you for your prayer and financial help with the remarkable work
God is doing, reaching these precious students, who return to their
countries to take positions of leadership. More importantly,
they take the light of the Lord Jesus Christ with them,
often to countries where missionary endeavor is not allowed.
Pat & Mary Ann
Manzo
Evangelists of Southern New England District
of the Assemblies of God
US Mail
address:
1580 Sherbrook
Drive
Clermont, FL. 34711
Phone: (401) 374-4321
E-mail:
dreamagain@cox.net
Website:
www.dreamagainministries.org
DREAM AGAIN MINISTRIES
Bringing hope through...
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"Mary Ann and
I would like to share with you
what Dream Again Ministries is doing.
First of all, it is a new ministry that God is raising up
by using our 30 years of experience to prepare and advance
church leaders in the 21st century.
We dream about
connecting pre-Christians of all cultures with
the Way, the Truth, and the Life of Jesus Christ
in these crucial times.
We dream about
healing wounded people by helping them
understand how to become healthy and whole.
We dream about
helping pastors and leaders
both internationally and here in the U.S.
by equipping them for effective and practical ministry.
We are also
dreaming about training those
who have heard the call to plant churches.
Last but not
least, we are dreaming about delivering innovative,
relevant and insightful preaching and teaching
to churches around the world.
God is a big
God!
Join with us as we make these dreams come true!"
Pat and Mary Ann Manzo
Proverbs 13:12
"Hope
deferred makes the heart sick,
but when dreams come true there is life and joy."
Dr. Peter Kuzmic
Missionary to Croatia
Dr. Peter Kuzmic
theologian received the
Eva B. and Paul E. Toms Distinguished Professor
of World Missions and European Studies in 1993.
He also has received his B.A. from Southern California;
M.A. from Wheaton College Graduate School;
Master of Theology, Doctor of Theology-Missiology
from the University of Zagreb.
Dr. Peter Kuzmic is
the Eva B. and Paul E. Toms
Distinguished Professor of World Missions and European Studies
at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.
A native of Slovenia and a citizen of Croatia
in the former Yugoslavia, Dr. Kuzmic is the foremost
evangelical scholar in Eastern Europe and is considered
an authority on the subject of Christian response to
Marxism and on Christian ministry in post-Communist contexts.
Fluent in several
languages, Dr. Kuzmic completed all his studies
Summa Cum Laude. He is a graduate of a German Bible College;
received his B.A. from Southern California College in
Costa Mesa, CA.; M.A. from Wheaton Graduate School,
Chicago, IL.; and Master of Theology and
Doctor of Theology-Missiology from the
University of Zagreb. In 1992 he was awarded an honorary
Doctor of Divinity degree by Asbury Theological Seminary.
A former pastor of
two churches, he is a founder and
currently the director of the Evangelical Theological Seminary
in Osijek, Croatia, the only evangelical graduate theological
institution in Eastern Europe and the Balkans. He is also co-founder
and chairman of the Council of the Evangelical Christians of (former)
Yugoslavia, and president of the Protestant Evangelical Council
of Croatia. As founding president of Agape and New Europe Vision
(evangelical relief ministries in Croatia and Bosnia),
he takes an active role in ministering to the physical
and spiritual needs of his fellow citizens.
Dr. Kuzmic is in
great demand as a speaker.
His global platform has included plenary addresses at
Lausanne II in Manila (1989), Urbana (1990),
the European Leadership Consultation (1992), the National
Association of Evangelicals Fiftieth Anniversary (1992),
as well as other international gatherings. He has ministered
in more than 60 nations on every continent.
An award-winning
writer, Dr. Kuzmic has authored various articles
and books including a major study on the influence of Slavic Bible
translations upon Slavic literature, language and culture.
He has also authored two textbooks, The Gospel of John and
Biblical Hermeneutics and has contributed to numerous
compendiums, handbooks and encyclopedias.
A columnist for several religious and secular newspapers,
he also serves as editor of Izvori, a Christian monthly journal
in the Croatian language.
From 1986 to 1996,
Dr. Kuzmic chaired the
Theological Commission of the World Evangelical Fellowship.
He now chairs the Theology and Strategy Working Group
of the Lausanne Committee for World Evangelization.
He is one of the founding executives of the
Council of Evangelical Christians of Yugoslavia.
Dr. Kuzmic and his
wife, Vlasta, have three daughters:
Tatiana, Kristina and Petra.
The Musacchio
Family
Missionaries to the Youth of Guatemala
"We are John and
Dina Musacchio.
Along with our four kids, Nicco, Roman, Nina & Sophia,
we minister to the youth of Guatemala.
In our passion to serve God and those around us,
we launched a ministry called
"Impacto Juvenil" (Youth Impact).
Through IJ we are reaching and rescuing youth through
dynamic evangelism and providing fresh and relevant
youth ministry training for the Body of Christ in Guatemala.
Read below about
some of the incredible things God has been doing
over our first term in Guatemala. Even what you read below
doesn't allow us but to scratch the surface of all of the stories
that tell what God has done during these past 4 years,
but I pray that this serves to spark something in your soul!"
*Impacto
Juvenil exists to reach the youth
of Guatemala wherever they are found.
We have sponsored assemblies and events in over 30
secondary schools where the gospel has been ministered
to over 10,000 students!
*Our
sports-centered outreach program
has been a huge success!
Dozens of young people have received Christ
and are being discipled in our ministry.
This model has inspired the National A/G Church
of Guatemala to begin to reach out to youth in a new way!
*Youth
ministry training seminars are held at our
ministry center. This converted warehouse also serves as home
to our church plant, Vida (Life) Assembly of God.
This young church has grown to over 250 in attendance
in less than 18 months.
If you wish to
contact John or Dina Musacchio, you may do so by
Cell Phone:
(312) 391-4784
House
Phone: (708) 422-0565
E-mail:
john.musacchio@agmd.org
Austin and Jennifer
Jones
Missionaries to Alaska
US Mail
address:
1563 Lower
Bailey Road
Newport, PA. 17074
E-mail:
austinjones@usmissions.org
Website:
www.usmissions.org
"We are happy to announce the birth of our son,
Aiden Michael Jones, born January 5th, 2007,
weighing 8 pounds, 20.5 inches long!"
"We have just
recently found out
exactly where we will be moving in Alaska.
Our ministry will begin on the far western coast
in a Yupik Eskimo Village called Emmonak.
This village is over 500 miles from the closest city
or highway and has roughly 850 people living there.
The only way in or out is by bush plane.
Our primary mission is to revitalize the local church
in Emmonak, and ultimately plant/revitalize churches
in the surrounding villages. This region is in desperate need
of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We are trusting that God
will provide in abundance our monthly support.
We will depart for Emmonak, Alaska on June 1st, 2007."
Jim and Brenda Strysko
Missionaries to Zimbabwe
11 Clareville
Close, Mandara
Harare, Zimbabwe
Phone (home): 011-263-4-442-590
Phone (cell): 011-263-91-200-525
E-mail:
jim.strysko@agmd.org
Website: www.strysko.ministryhome.org
Jim and Brenda have asked us to pray for them
to be catalysts in a Zimbabwe church-planting movement.
Pray for their work with 'Cry Africa HIV/AIDS' ministry.
Pray for a strong team to work with them during their 2nd term.
Also, please pray for their son Dave
who is in the military and deploying.
Amen
"Brenda and I have been ministering in Zimbabwe
in a developing church planting movement
and in health care ministries.
We have finished our first term and
are on itineration to the middle of February 2007.
We are excited about what God is doing in Zimbabwe.
You have been so faithful in helping us.
We really appreciate your support in finances and prayer!
May God bless you richly this day."
Aaron and Linda Rothganger
Missionaries to China
US Mail
address:
402 W. Mt. Vernon #314
Nixa, MO. 65714
Asia Mail address:
c/o SAM/SE P.O. Box 29
Chang Klan Post Office
Chiangmai 50101 Thailand
E-mail: ar@generalmail.com
"You can help spread the gospel by praying for the Chinese
evangelists who are winning people to Christ.
Just one Chinese Fire Bible is used every day
in helping people come to Christ.
Our Father knows who gave the $8.00 for it.
Someday, the person who gave the offering will say,
'It was the best investment I have ever made.'
Chinese itinerant evangelists do not have a reference library
or laptop computer. Usually they carry a small bag with
very few things. Their most prized item is a Fire Bible.
Your prayer and financial gifts are helping us
to distribute the Chinese Fire Bible.
May the Lord richly bless you."
Edward and Christine Vergara
Missionaries to Spain
US Mail
address:
3291 W. Erie Street
Springfield, MO. 65807
Phone (home): (417) 882-1406
Phone (cell): (417) 766-4177
E-mail:
edwardandkrystina@yahoo.com
Website:
www.vergarasinspain.org
Edward and Christine are asking for our prayers,
our love and our support as they are heading to Spain.
"Jesus will write his own book of Acts in that land!
Believe with us!"
Amen
"In Spain, traditional churches and reminders of the
Christian faith are seen everywhere. In spite of this,
most of her millions of inhabitants do not know
or nor have heard the Gospel. The reason why Jesus came
to our world or the purpose of His death on the Cross is not known.
People are aware of the Savior's name, but not the meaning
or its delivering power. Each person must have a personal encounter
and an act of dedication to Jesus our Lord. For this reason,
we are going to Spain, to be involved in Evangelism,
establishing churches in cities without the Gospel.
Pray for Spain and for us, that a mighty spiritual
breakthrough may take place.
For supporting us, we thank you from our hearts."
Harry and Vera Morin
Ministry to Muslims
US Mail
address:
2032 E. Kearney #205
Springfield, MO. 65803
Harry and Vera have asked that we pray for 20 of
Harry's Columbian young students who are leaving
for the Middle East.
Please pray that God would continue to raise up laborers.
Pray that God will propel the Gospel to the uttermost
regions of the world, including the many Muslim countries
which have not yet received an adequate witness
of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Amen
"The Center for Ministry to Muslims conducts training programs
for ministry to Muslim people in the Asia Pacific region.
Harry is a featured instructor. Among the participants are
Indonesian Christians who have a burden for reaching the Muslim
people in their homeland. They are planting churches in areas
that were once closed to Christians. In Aceh, where churches
were previously destroyed and banned, 400 churches have
already been newly planted! Muslims are coming to know God
as a God of love ~ the same love that has compelled you to connect
with us and this ministry for reaching out to the Muslims of the world.
THANK YOU, and 'thanks forever be to God' whose
faithfulness shines through the faithfulness of His people."
Ditmar and Elizabeth Mittelstaedt
Missionaries to Germany
Asslaraer Weg 8
35614 Asslar-Berghausen, Germany
Phone: 011-49-6443-83010 or 011-49-6443-2110
Fax: 011-49-6443-1707
E-mail:
Ditmarmit@aol.com
(for Ditmar)
Elizabeth2@aol.com (for Elizabeth)
"It is 25 years that we have served in Germany.
We are grateful for God's wonderful care and appreciate
faithful friends like you who support us with your prayers.
A million thanks! It has been a great year for ICI University
(where Ditmar teaches). Upon graduation, many of our students
immediately begin to pastor churches or serve as
missionaries in the far corners of the globe,
from Papua New Guinea to Kazakhstan.
What an honor to train men and women for such a high calling!
"Lydia," the Christian magazine for women Elizabeth publishes,
celebrated its 20th anniversary. Our greatest joy is when letters
and stories come to us from people who entrust their lives
to Christ through "Lydia." The longer we serve God,
the more we realize we cannot do anything without Him
and prayer support. But with Him and together with you,
we can carry around the world the good news of Jesus.
So we covet your intercession. Please pray for our protection.
Please pray that the Lord would give us wisdom to choose
the right articles which change lives, and wisdom to manage
the workload at ICI with all the students.
We long to reach more souls for Christ."
Teen Challenge New England
Twin Cities Campus
Adolescent Girls
US Mail address:
53 Highland Avenue
Fitchburg, Ma. 01420
Phone: (774) 240-8556
Fax: (978) 342-5557
E-mail:
director@tcfitchburg.org
Website:
www.tcfitchburg.org
TCNE is a locally operated, registered nonprofit
organization
offering residential care and practical mentorship for people
recovering from life-controlling problems with drugs, alcohol,
or crime, strategically linked with the TCNE initiative.
The Twin Cities Campus cares for adolescent girls 13-17 years of age.
Our efforts to help those suffering include:
1) Treatment: 15 month residential program,
2) Intervention: Concerned counseling and community care,
3) Prevention: Drug awareness teams on the streets,
in the school, and at local businesses.
Zion Bible College
27 Middle
Highway
Barrington, RI. 02806
Phone: (401) 246-0900
Website:
www.zbc.edu
ZBC is a four-year undergraduate Christian college
affiliated with the Assemblies of God. Zion's focus is on
preparing people to make an impact on every aspect of the
world we live in. Since 1924, Zion has been a place where
men and women from all walks of life come to prepare for life
and powerful ministry! ZBC exists to teach and train
students for Pentecostal ministry, in fulfillment of the
Great Commission. The college seeks to maintain an atmosphere
that fosters the spiritual development of its students.
Motto: "No compromise."
 November
was Missions Month!
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
We want to thank you for making our Missions Convention a complete
success!
We're excited about
being able to support such dedicated and devoted disciples of our Lord as they travel the world spreading the Gospel.
The month of November is the highlight of the year
as we concentrate our
thoughts on missions, both at home
and overseas. It is our prayer
that you will continue to be inspired
by the Holy Spirit to take personal
responsibility
for winning lost friends and loved ones to Christ.
We hope that you will continue to pray,
as to what God would have you do
in the area of giving and praying
to further spread the gospel
of Jesus Christ around the world.
The Lord saw fit to bring some of his choice servants to Crossroads..
We got to spend time with some of them as they shared their
experiences in spreading God's word among His people.
We already have the privilege of supporting some of them.
Thanks for your faithfulness!
Please continue to get to know our
missionaries
and learn about their work by going to their websites
and/or emailing them to encourage them as they press on.
Let's fulfill the
"Jesus Christ's
Great
Commission"
together!
"19.
Therefore go
and make disciples of all nations,
baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son
and of the Holy Spirit,
20.
and teaching them to obey
everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you
always, to the very end of the age."
Matthew 28:19-20
CONVENTION SCHEDULE
Sunday, November 5th at our 10:30am service was the
Missions
Convention Kickoff.
Our guest
speaker was
Reverend Harvey
Meppelink.
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Sunday, November 12th at our 10:30am service we
were blessed to have with us
Jim Strysko and
his wife, Brenda,
Missionaries to Zimbabwe.
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Sunday, November 19th at our 10:30am service
Reverend Rodney
Hart
Teen Challenge New England
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Saturday, November 25th at 6:00pm
Missions
Banquet
Reverend John Flood
Missionary to the Native Americans
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