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WINTER 20<strong>23</strong><br />
PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD
The sweet smell of hay, the soft murmurings of sheep and<br />
goats eager for sleep, the rough wooden frame of a small manger.<br />
These were the humble beginnings our Savior faced upon his advent into this world.<br />
Yet through Him, all of humanity can find the hope, peace, love, and joy we so crave.<br />
What Christmas has become in our world does not always reflect that simple start. Too much,<br />
too many and too stressed is often the theme. Christ came to lighten our burden, to offer us<br />
answers and to be the guiding light which makes the way more easily seen. Returning to that<br />
focus can refill our souls and sharpen our intentions<br />
as we walk through our daily lives.<br />
Around the world, souls are searching for the same things. Something to fill the gaping hole in<br />
their spirit and remind them there is hope, there can be peace, they are loved, and in life<br />
there can be joy. Each year missionaries share that very message with people who have never<br />
heard the "good news". The "good news" which is still changing lives every day. Missionaries<br />
often give up modern day conveniences, spending time with their extended families and the<br />
safety that comes from living in the United States, in order to ensure that no people group<br />
goes without hearing the gospel story. Although you may not be able to travel around the<br />
world yourself, your prayers and support are key components to aiding that process. The<br />
Apostle Paul understood this when he wrote to the church in Corinth. 1 Corinthians 16:2a "On<br />
the first day of the week let every one of you lay in store, as God has prospered him..."<br />
What an honor to participate in the Kingdom!!<br />
At this time of year, we typically come to you to support our missionaries with a Special<br />
Christmas offering. An intentional and generous offering to encourage not only the<br />
missionaries but their families as well. Please look below to understand how to give and may<br />
God bless you and your families as you celebrate the Advent of His Son, Jesus Christ.<br />
Listed below are the various ways you can give. Thank you so much for your continued<br />
support. May God abundantly bless you and your family as you continue to serve Him.<br />
Giving Options:<br />
1. Mail your check by November 1st to: PCG World Missions,<br />
P.O. Box 211866, Bedford, TX 76095<br />
2. Scan the QR code, complete the information and enter Account #2801,<br />
complete the payment online<br />
3. Call World Missions at 817-554-5900, Janie at extension 344 or, Chrystal at extension 345<br />
Thank you again for your timely prayers and support! May God richly<br />
bless you as you celebrate this season of Nativity.<br />
Committed to the Harvest - UNTIL THE WHOLE <strong>WORLD</strong> HEARS<br />
Virgil Kincaid Global Missions Director
CONTENTS<br />
CHRISTMAS LETTER<br />
BROWN<br />
BRYANT<br />
COPP<br />
GJELOSHANI<br />
LEGALL<br />
MELTON<br />
MILLER<br />
2<br />
4<br />
6<br />
9<br />
12<br />
14<br />
15<br />
16<br />
MING<br />
MULLINS<br />
NUTT<br />
PARKMAN<br />
RANSOM<br />
WARREN<br />
MESSENGER COLLEGE<br />
NAM CHRISTMAS LETTER<br />
18<br />
19<br />
20<br />
21<br />
22<br />
24<br />
26<br />
27
Way Walker Ministries<br />
PATHWAYS<br />
October 20<strong>23</strong><br />
The most recent trip to Spain was a significant one for Way Walker Ministries. In<br />
collaboration with both the World Missions and the Global Education departments<br />
of the Pentecostal Church of God, a team of eight missionary evangelists was<br />
formed to trek 500 miles on the Camino de Santiago, ministering and sharing along<br />
the way.<br />
The Mission: To deliver the Gospel<br />
Message to seekers on the Camino<br />
de Santiago and develop pathways<br />
for ongoing discipleship.<br />
Contact us:<br />
Kent and Jody Brown<br />
PO Box 93<br />
Hammett, ID 83627<br />
e mail at:<br />
munichtomuxia@gmail.com<br />
Follow us on Facebook at:<br />
Munichtomuxia Brown<br />
By phone, text or WhatsApp at:<br />
208 598 4465<br />
Blessed are those whose strength is<br />
in you, who have set their hearts<br />
upon Pilgrimage.<br />
Psalm 84:5<br />
The team faced a couple of tremendous obstacles early in the trip. On the first day<br />
of hiking, we encountered terrible weather conditions as we crossed over the Pyrenees<br />
mountains, a challenging endeavor under the best of circumstances. Typically,<br />
with storms of this magnitude the pass is closed, but on this day the authorities<br />
kept it open. As the 15 mile walk left everyone drenched, cold and exhausted, yet<br />
uninjured and in good spirits, we were luckier than many and were happy to crawl<br />
into warm beds. Sadly, the next day Jody fell, and landing badly, broke her arm just<br />
below the shoulder. This break required ongoing medical care and treatment in<br />
Pamplona. Kent and Jody could no longer continue hiking due to the injury and the<br />
subsequent treatment, but the remaining six team members made the decision to<br />
carry on, continuing the mission along the trail to Santiago.<br />
While this could have been seen as a major setback, the Lord has instead turned it<br />
into positive opportunities. With open time between medical appointments, Kent<br />
and Jody were able to travel by bus and by train to cities further out, both on and<br />
off the trail. During these forays they met with pastors, missionaries, and ministers<br />
who are already working in Spain. They used this time to build relationships and to<br />
begin planning how we can work alongside each other in the future to share the<br />
Word of God.<br />
At the same time, the rest of the team continued in the original mission, carrying<br />
Christ’s love across Spain as they walked. We received frequent testimonies from<br />
the trail concerning MANY new friendships, of deep conversations, and of relationships<br />
formed. As a result of the team’s labors, many lives have been changed and<br />
one person made a commitment to follow Christ! Further, some of these divine appointments<br />
have opened doors of opportunity for Way Walker Ministries, allowing<br />
us to build potential connections with an existing network of Christian groups on<br />
the Camino. We were also pleased to learn that the six team members saw and experienced<br />
what we expected that they would—namely that God has prepared the<br />
hearts of many walkers to hear His Word and that this field is ripe for harvest. As<br />
one team member stated, “The people on the Camino are like low-hanging fruit….<br />
they are ripe and ready for picking.”
With all that has happened we continue to be beyond excited to see what God<br />
is doing in Spain. Testimony after testimony confirms that the Lord is building a<br />
network of evangelists along the Camino. He has called hundreds of thousands<br />
of seekers from a multitude of nations and they are ready to hear and to receive<br />
the Gospel. Further, despite the obstacles we may have encountered,<br />
God is faithful in revealing new ways for the mission to move forward.<br />
Future Goals<br />
To gain a stronger, more permanent footprint in Spain.<br />
To continue training and sending teams of evangelists.<br />
To continue seeking, finding and building upon collaborative efforts both in<br />
Spain and at home.<br />
Current Needs<br />
Travel expenses both to/from and while on the field.<br />
Updated technology to remain connected while on the field.<br />
We sincerely thank those who have chosen to support Way Walker Ministries<br />
through your prayers and financial gifts. Please prayerfully consider partnering<br />
with us as we continue to carry the Gospel to Spain and the Camino de Santiago.<br />
The Lord is opening doors to many nations and lives are being transformed<br />
with every step upon the trail.<br />
Buen Camino!<br />
Kent and Jody Brown<br />
Way Walker Ministries<br />
STEPS FOR GIVING<br />
Giving Online<br />
—Go to bit.ly/pcgworldgiving or scan the QR code<br />
—Under “FUND” choose “World Missions”<br />
—Under “SUB-FUND” select Brown, Merrill Kent/Jody 1405b<br />
—Complete online Payment<br />
Giving by Mail<br />
—Make checks payable to “PCG World Missions”<br />
—Include “Account 1405b” in the memo line<br />
—Mail to: PCG <strong>WORLD</strong> MISSIONS<br />
PO Box 211866<br />
Bedford, TX 76095<br />
Should either of these options prove problematic, PLEASE contact us by<br />
phone or email.
TEAM*BRYANT—GLOBAL<br />
October 1, 20<strong>23</strong><br />
...teaming with YOU!<br />
Gary J. Bryant, Ph.D.<br />
417-955-1713<br />
Sarah Arlene Bryant<br />
417-955-1708<br />
PO Box 818<br />
Stockton, MO 65785<br />
417-276-3666<br />
gary.jones.bryant@gmail.com<br />
sarah.arlene.bryant@gmail.com<br />
Dear Friends and Family,<br />
Greetings in Jesus’ Wonderful Name!<br />
We rejoice to share reports from Belarus, Hungary and Romania in this issue. God bless you!<br />
BELARUS<br />
Belarusian church celebrates 30th year in HARVEST!
HUNGARY<br />
Pastor Attila reported August 5, 20<strong>23</strong> on his 3-weeks VBS in Budapest:<br />
Dear Sarah and your dear husband Gary.<br />
I am letting you know that VBS is over and God has been good to us. God<br />
provided all the teachers and helpers that I needed and the money also.<br />
117 kids attended VBS this year That is even more than last summer.<br />
I involved 8 teachers including myself and I had 7 helpers.<br />
Most kids heard about Jesus's love for the first time.<br />
Also, a few kids came from Christian background.<br />
We delivered English Bibles and Christian literature.<br />
We played sports with the kids also and taught them Christian songs,<br />
prayed with them and praised the Lord together.<br />
Kids enjoyed it, learned about God and studied a little English<br />
and had a great time.<br />
May God continue to richly bless you!<br />
ROMANIA<br />
Bless the Lord for we had a wonderful summer. As autumn brings the<br />
most of the fruits in our region so was September full of events: first the<br />
Union's Yearly Conference. (Much of a surprise, more young families<br />
attended with their children, so we had to organize separate rooms for<br />
children activity.) Then I had to attend because of my position the<br />
National Pentecostal Church Council. Last Sunday I had a marathon day<br />
serving in three Churches: ordained a new deacon in Satu Mare Church, a<br />
bright young man called Robert, then having a Counsel with Margitta<br />
Church Leadership<br />
and preaching at nigh t service in Hadad. I was also mandated to attend<br />
the<br />
Congress of the Evangelical Association from Romania that took place in<br />
Cluj yesterday. The Lord is gracious and He sets everything in order that I<br />
may fill my call. God bless and protect you!<br />
Orosz Zoltan, president<br />
Union of Hungarian Pentecostal Churches in Romania
Conference speaker Földesi Tamás (below)<br />
is the recently elected president of the<br />
Pentecostal Church in Hungary<br />
ROMANIA<br />
(continued)<br />
Even though you won’t understand much, but in the Spirit you can watch our September Conference by these<br />
links: https://youtu.be/1RnjLOz2U5k?si=iou6YT2ygPFcr_-v https://youtu.be/VltETisqiFk?si=H3D2ThGqEauej47L<br />
In this season of Thanksgiving, we express our deepest gratitude for your faithful prayers and support. May<br />
the Lord bless and keep you…and give you peace!<br />
Laborers together,<br />
Gary J. and Sarah A. Bryant<br />
Online Giving: bit.ly/worldgiving<br />
PCG World Missions Account<br />
#3505 or<br />
P.O. Box 211866<br />
Bedford, TX 76095<br />
CORRECTION: AUGUST 20<strong>23</strong> <strong>WORLD</strong>, Union Vice-president Pastor Almasi Istvan’s children are Jonatan, Tamara, Emeritta, Abigel.
Doug & Phyllis Copp<br />
dpcopp67@yahoo.com Account # 4713<br />
Online giving: bit.ly/worldgiving<br />
Know therefore this day, and consider it in thine heart, that the LORD he is God in heaven above, and<br />
upon the earth beneath: there is none else. Deuteronomy 4:39<br />
ZAMBIA: Thanks to Area Supervisor Per Akvist and Bishop Charles Failosi<br />
for the wonderful pastoral training afforded to PCG Zambia. Twenty new<br />
students graduated on September 9, 20<strong>23</strong> at Ndola (Copperbelt Region).<br />
MOZAMBIQUE: In June Malawi Bishop Charles Failosi traveled to the<br />
capitol city, Maputo, for their Bible School graduation; he also attended<br />
two satellite location graduation ceremonies in Gaza Province. Bro. Charles<br />
was accompanied by Rev. Bulandane Guambe, National Secretary.<br />
SOUTH AFRICA: PCG congregations are located in the following provinces:<br />
Gauteng, Free State, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and Eastern Cape. A Bible<br />
College at Carletonville (Gauteng Province) has been functioning<br />
successfully for several years and has trained hundreds in the ministry.<br />
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO: (NORTH) The Hermon Congregation,<br />
Bukavu is ready to build a new 2 story church & offices. Their budget has<br />
been determined to be $20,000…according to Bishop Ayuma North/South Nablera; the<br />
congregation themselves have raised $5000.<br />
MALAWI: Jesus Worship Center (Ngabu) increased their sanctuary size<br />
by moving the offices to the rear of the church building. The children’s<br />
feeding program continues; two other congregations are also conducting a<br />
similar program. In October, the Bible school training program resumes<br />
plus graduation exercises will be held for those completing the course.<br />
ZIMBABWE: Sept. 1-3 the church held their 31 st annual conference at the<br />
Richmond Suburb church’s headquarters. (See gallery page). The contractor<br />
plumber has finished the restroom facility & septic tank work. Due to<br />
water issues, a big water tank will be purchased & installed thanks to<br />
<br />
Milam Chapel’s (Heafer, AR) generous contribution.<br />
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PRAYERFUL SUPPORT FOR ALL AFRICAN FIELDS!
Guard House Restrooms Church<br />
Above: PCG Zimbabwe Richmond & National Office. The guard house on the left is for<br />
living quarters & storage. Behind it is the restroom facility – Thanks to Milam Chapel,<br />
Heafer, AR. On the right is the church sanctuary. (The building is larger than the photo<br />
perspective). Below are two photos from the 31 st Annual Conference – September 1-3, 20<strong>23</strong><br />
Pastors & Leaders<br />
Women’s Ministry<br />
Right:<br />
Ladies who<br />
did the<br />
cooking for<br />
the<br />
Zimbabwe<br />
Conference<br />
Bishop Chas. Failosi presenting diploma to<br />
Mozambique graduate in Gaza Province – June 20<strong>23</strong><br />
Online giving: bit.ly/worldgiving<br />
Account # 4713
PCG Malawi Pastors gather<br />
at regular intervals during<br />
the year for Pastoral<br />
Training at Jesus Worship<br />
Center (JWC), Ngabu<br />
(Chikwawa District). The<br />
building above & at left<br />
was dedicated in 2012.<br />
JWC’s congregation is now<br />
over 300 souls strong!
Update from<br />
the Gjeloshanis<br />
Hello!<br />
We are Tomor and Sherry Gjeloshani. We have been blessed to serve in full time missions with Youth With<br />
A Mission for the last 20+ years, serving in Albania (where Tomor is from), Trinidad (where Sherry is from),<br />
and in Colombia, South America. Church planting, evangelism, discipleship, and community development<br />
are some of the ministries with which we have been involved. Our hearts are passionate to serve the<br />
nations and see God’s Kingdom increase wherever He leads us. In June of 2022, we moved to Texas for a<br />
new assignment with the Pentecostal Church of God. We serve as Intercultural Ministries Coordinator and<br />
Counselor and are assigned to Messenger College (MC), PCG’s Bible College. It is a privilege to be a part of<br />
the development of our future PCG ministers, pastors, and missionaries! We have daily interaction and<br />
prayer with the students at Messenger College as they yield themselves to the Lord’s service. Our heart is<br />
to mentor and disciple the students as they go through this season of learning, spiritual formation, and<br />
preparation for the ministry into which God is calling them.<br />
Additionally, we want to encourage and help direct students who feel called to missions to pursue local<br />
and international opportunities in this regard. We are constantly seeking to build missions awareness<br />
through conversations, community outreach, events, and projects. For example, we recently set up a<br />
“Missions Wall” at Messenger College learning center where each month we highlight a new country and<br />
give students the opportunity to learn about the nations and pray for them. Furthermore, each student is<br />
assigned a country and encouraged to learn about and pray for that country.
March is missions month at MC! We have a wide range of events aimed at giving<br />
everyone the opportunity to understand God’s heart for the nations, and our prayer is<br />
that our students will be willing to say, Yes Lord!” in whatever endeavor He leads<br />
them.<br />
At MC, we have men and women who are hungry for God and are eager to fulfill God’s<br />
ministry call upon their life. Fulfilling that call is not always an easy journey, and so we<br />
are committed and humbled to walk with them as God heals, molds, and prepares<br />
them up fulfil their call. Whatever the need may be, we are honored to love our<br />
students and love them well.<br />
Our desire is to see God raise up mighty Pentecostal Church of God ministers and<br />
disciples who will be world changers.<br />
Below is a link where you can see Tomor’s testimony of how God saved and transformed<br />
him from a devout Muslim believer to a missionary first to his family, then to his nation<br />
and to the ends of the earth. What a mighty God we serve!<br />
We invite you to partner with us as we serve our Messenger College students. As we serve<br />
and as you give and pray, together we can impact lives that will impact eternity. If you<br />
would like to hear more about our ministry, please feel free to email or give us a call, we<br />
would love to hear from you.<br />
Tomor Gjesloshani – 682-373-5521 – tgjeloshani@pcg.org<br />
Sherry Gjeloshani – 682-32-4295 – sgjeloshani@pcg.org<br />
Watch Tomi’s testimony at https://youtu.be/m1jrJKfcs1M?si=8JgTv5xJumckenfL<br />
Tomor’s Account #: 1006963<br />
Sherry’s Account #: 1006961<br />
Give at bit.ly/pcgworldgiving<br />
or PO Box 211866 Bedford, TX<br />
76095
OCTOBER 20<strong>23</strong><br />
PRAYER WORKS!<br />
I am very happy to be able to write you. We got back to Guatemala<br />
on Saturday, August 30. On Sunday Les found me on the<br />
floor. I had vomited a lot of bright red, blood. He was able to get<br />
an ambulance with a doctor in just a few minutes. I under-stand<br />
that not a lot survive such an experience. But thank God Lisa<br />
Wallace was here and came immediately to pray-a life saving<br />
act! In the hospital they found I had varicose veins in my<br />
esophagus. Most of them have now been eliminated, praise<br />
the Lord!! I had pneumonia, but thanks be to God I am over<br />
that. I was nine days in ICU. I arrived home weak and shaky.<br />
Now I am so much better. I thank God for the attentive nursing<br />
staff, good doctors, and all of your prayers. PRAYER WORKS.<br />
PRAYER CHANGES CIRCUMSTANCES. We stopped at Macdonalds<br />
on our way from a follow-up appointment and two<br />
couples and a teenage boy came up and said they had been<br />
praying. (They weren’t together). I didn’t even know all of them.<br />
But they were praying!<br />
PK RETREATS<br />
PK Retreats are a safe place for pastors kids to voice their<br />
troubles and get help from others who have been through<br />
their unique troubles. Many have come out totally changed,<br />
with new vision and a renewed commitment. By the end of this<br />
year we will have had have retreats in 4 different countries.<br />
Please pray for these kids.<br />
CASA VIDA UPDATE<br />
Thank you for praying for Casa Vida. A girl who had never<br />
been to school is going to be able to finish four grades in<br />
eight months! That is unheard of even down here. Our<br />
staff was able to get her in this special program. I am<br />
amazed at her quick learning and incredible progress!!<br />
COSTAL BIBLE SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION<br />
I must admit that I was losing faith in the Coastal Bible<br />
School. It seemed there were too many obstacles and<br />
delays . I was ready to give up. But people were praying<br />
and God began to work. Where our abilities end, His are<br />
just beginning. Look at the pics!! Construction has been<br />
going well and we hope to start classes in February.<br />
Again thank you for praying!!<br />
THANK GOD FOR MOTHERS!<br />
We thank God for our mothers. We were able to make the 90th<br />
birthday of Les’s mom. My Mom is 91. We praise God for them<br />
and their good health. (Want to live long? Send your kids to the<br />
mission field!)<br />
WELCOME PINEDAS<br />
MISSIONARIES!<br />
Also we are happy to soon<br />
receive the Pinedas to<br />
El Salvador as missionaries!<br />
Thank you for praying for us,<br />
our pastors, leaders, Central<br />
America and Mexico.
We are excited to bring you the latest updates<br />
from the Jamaica Pentecostal Church of God<br />
for the period 20<strong>23</strong>-2024. In this edition, we have<br />
thrilling news about our mission, with a particular<br />
focus on the Evangelism Department, and we'll<br />
also provide insights into the exciting<br />
developments at the College CMIS (formerly<br />
Caribbean Pentecostal College).<br />
Our mission over the years has been steadfast—to spread the message of God's love and<br />
grace to every corner of our beautiful island. But now, as we look forward to 20<strong>23</strong>-2024, our<br />
vision is more expansive, our dreams even grander, and our commitment unwavering. We<br />
are determined to broaden our outreach and impact lives in ways we've never done before.<br />
Updates on the Evangelism Department:<br />
The National Evangelism Department of the Jamaica<br />
Pentecostal Church of God is on an incredible journey<br />
to breathe new life into churches that have stood still<br />
for far too long. We're stepping into these churches<br />
with vigor and passion, bringing the message of hope<br />
to their doorsteps.<br />
Our mission encompasses both indoor and outdoor<br />
crusades, and we're also walking hand in hand with the<br />
communities we serve, side by side with our dedicated<br />
pastors. Our theme, "United for the Mission,"<br />
embodies our belief in the power of unity.<br />
But it's not just words; we have a devoted team, a blend of youth and experience, who are<br />
igniting the flames of revival in these churches. We are in the process of creating a child<br />
evangelism department, where the youngest among us will play leadership roles, conducting<br />
children's crusades and outreach programs.<br />
And that's not all. We're venturing into<br />
areas where the need is greatest, like<br />
Black River, St. Elizabeth, which lacks a<br />
presence of our church. We are<br />
determined to plant a seed of faith there<br />
soon.<br />
JAMAICA<br />
Our primary focus is growth, not just in<br />
numbers but also in the depth of<br />
spirituality. We want individuals to mature<br />
in their faith and, even more importantly,<br />
become disciples, leading others to Jesus<br />
Christ.
The College of Ministry and Interdisciplinary Studies (CMIS) formerly<br />
Caribbean Pentecostal College<br />
Our College of Ministry and Interdisciplinary Studies is not just undergoing a<br />
transformation; it's reclaiming its historical identity as the Caribbean Pentecostal<br />
College, established back in the 1960s in the heart of Mizpah, Manchester, Jamaica.<br />
We're proud to say that we have 8 full-time students and 12 actively enrolled in our<br />
island-wide extension program.<br />
Our offerings have expanded too, with a Diploma and Certificate in Christian<br />
Ministry, along with online short courses in Christian Counseling, Evangelism, and<br />
Leadership. This allows us to reach students in rural parishes and across the<br />
Caribbean. We take great pride in being among the pioneer institutions accredited<br />
by the Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission's new agency.<br />
But we have even more ambitious plans. To reach potential students and make<br />
theological education accessible, we are seeking sponsorship for a dedicated bus<br />
that will tour parishes and bring education to the doorstep of eager minds.<br />
Additionally, we aim to establish a technological center, embracing the digital age,<br />
to better engage our students and the community.<br />
Your support is invaluable in this endeavor. We've recognized that seminaries and<br />
Bible colleges face challenges, and it's the Christian community that can bring<br />
about transformation.<br />
As we conclude, we're excited to share that soon, we will have promotional items<br />
available. Your support of our initiatives is vital, and we look forward to your<br />
participation.<br />
We also extend a heartfelt call to all alumni of the Caribbean Pentecostal<br />
College to make contact with us. Let's work together to make our college better<br />
than ever. Your experience, expertise, and passion are invaluable to our mission.<br />
We invite alumni from wherever you are in the Caribbean and the world to join<br />
hands with us in this endeavor.<br />
In closing, we urge you to join us in this remarkable journey. Together, with your<br />
support and faith, we can continue to spread God's love, shine a light on those<br />
who need it most, and make an enduring impact on our communities.<br />
(Account No. 0915jbcoll)<br />
PRAY FOR THE<br />
CARIBBEAN
PRAY FOR THE<br />
CARIBBEAN<br />
The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is the southernmost Islands of the Caribbean, on August 31st<br />
we celebrated our 62nd anniversary of Independence. The Gospel of Christ has been preached<br />
throughout the Islands for many years. In the 1960s, PCG placed its mark as one of the heralds of the<br />
Good News of Jesus Christ, through the missionary endeavors of Rev. Jake and Lady Ellen Keele in<br />
1968 who came to Trinidad and sowed the initial seed that has now blossomed into TTPCG today.<br />
I was elected National Bishop in August 2019 just<br />
before the onslaught of the Covid 19 virus. The period<br />
has been a trying time for the Church globally, and<br />
TTPCG is definitely not excluded, having said this, it<br />
has been a great time of learning for us. We’ve<br />
learned more of the power of our God to keep, the<br />
resilience given by the Holy Spirit through faith and<br />
hard work. God has been kind!<br />
Our vision is to develop by the power of the Holy<br />
Spirit, a strong and viable organization committed to<br />
sound Biblical teaching and lifestyle, enthusiastic<br />
about service to humanity and the salvation of the<br />
lost. We are a part of the movement that impacts<br />
eternity positively for the Glory of God!<br />
We were given the mandate, “to set in order the things that are lacking, and appoint elders in every<br />
city,” and this is what we endeavor to do by building stronger bonds among our present Ministers<br />
and Churches, by believing God to align Churches who desire to come under the banner of our<br />
missional nation PCG, by creating greater awareness to our national population of the presence and<br />
mission of TTPCG and by planting two churches within the next half-decade.<br />
Remember PCG in the beautiful twin island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.<br />
Rev. Andre Legall<br />
National Bishop
Update from Karen Ming<br />
Praise Report From Africa<br />
Psalms 66:17 “Now my mouth overflows with the highest praise”<br />
As I look back at our trip to Kenya and Burundi in August, my heart overflows with praise. For the first<br />
time I was able to partner with our medical missionary, Windy Wright. We had our first medical<br />
missions in Kenya. This is a trip I will always remember. Thank you Windy for your heart and all you did<br />
to make this possible. To see over 1800 patients have the opportunity for physical and spiritual needs<br />
to be met was amazing. Pastor Bob Barker presented the gospel to each group and over 340<br />
committed their lives to Christ.<br />
Thank you to an amazing team of Kenyan doctors and nurses and helpers from the United States.<br />
Thank you to Pastor Ben Nyatuka of Calvary Covenant Center in Nairobi and your wonderful team of<br />
volunteers.<br />
Our team went to Burundi for a Pastors’ Conference. It is so incredible to see the hunger and<br />
willingness to come and learn even if transportation is long and difficult. We were in service with Bishop<br />
Aime in his new church on Sunday and were so blessed. Thank you, Bishop Time, for your love and<br />
hospitality.<br />
Thank you all who supported us in this mission. We can go but you make it possible with support and<br />
prayers.<br />
Please continue to pray for Africa leaders and churches there!<br />
Send your financial gifts to: Account 3205, Karen Ming, PCG World Missions Department,<br />
P.O. Box 211866, Bedford, TX 76095 or give online at bit.ly/pcgworldgiving
One of the classes. Students are sitting on a woven mat on<br />
the floor.<br />
Kids learning a Bible lessons. BTW. On their faces is thanaka<br />
paste worn for cosmetic & medical reasons. It’s very popular.<br />
Myanmar has been in a civil war for years. A few months ago our church people in the villages of Zonuam<br />
fled because their village was being bombed by helicopter. When it was safe to return home, they found<br />
out that the public schools would not reopen. This was for political reasons. Sunday school teachers<br />
started teaching our church kids. Students are divided into 3 groups for classes. Math, English, Myanmar,<br />
Chin (their ethnicity) and a Bible lesson are the subjects taught. Two public school teachers have been<br />
hired to oversee the teaching of the subjects that the government requires.<br />
The oldest group of students, teenagers.<br />
An outdoor classroom in someone's yard.<br />
They are building a new church building. The current<br />
church building can be seen in the background.<br />
This congregation is constructing a new church building. But the civil war has caused prices to skyrocket.<br />
If you feel led to donate towards this church building, please clearly mark your donations for the<br />
Myanmar church. Thank you.<br />
For questions or just to chat<br />
Submitted by Phone:1(417)414-5535<br />
Kim Mullins e-mail: mullinspcg@yahoo.com<br />
Facebook: kimberly.mullins.142<br />
PCG World Missions Dep.<br />
P.O. Box 211866 Bedford<br />
TX 76095<br />
bit.ly/worldgiving Account<br />
Number 1315
NEWS FROM THE NUTTS – FALL 20<strong>23</strong><br />
IN GRATITUDE<br />
Greetings. We owe it all too Jesus! This has been a trying time for us. Our<br />
health issues resulting from our near fatal accident are still present although we<br />
are doing a lot better. We had complicated legal issues relating to the accident<br />
that have been miraculously resolved also. God’s Word is true and never fails.<br />
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no<br />
evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou<br />
preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my<br />
head with oil; my cup runneth over.” We owe our lives to Jesus and we<br />
commit to do His will with all of our might. Thank-you for praying and<br />
supporting us always.<br />
AVAILABLE PROJECTS<br />
1. Cotoca PCG—we need $3000.00 to finish rough<br />
construction in order to start using our temple.<br />
2. Sucre PCG —we need $5,000.00 to complete the next<br />
phase of building.<br />
3. El Condado PCG—we need $2,000 for our children’s<br />
center.<br />
OVERVIEW OF THE WORK<br />
We have several ongoing church constructions in Bolivia.<br />
Please pray for the work in Bolivia, Argentina, Uruguay, and<br />
Chile. The PCG has 12 churches in Argentina, 6 churches in<br />
Bolivia, 2 churches in Uruguay, and 4 churches in Chile. This<br />
is a crucial year in the harvest. The Lord is coming quickly.<br />
Perhaps the year 2024 will be the last year to work before<br />
his return. May He find us busy!<br />
SCHOOL OF MISSIONS—January 6 through 31.<br />
Bishop Marcelo Torres of Chile invites those interested in<br />
missions to spend a month in the southern region of Chile. The<br />
first module is called “Preparing the Bride.” Room and board is<br />
$195.00. All you have to do is purchase your ticket. For a great<br />
intercultural experience contact me at wrnutt@gmail.com<br />
We have been unable to go to the USA to itinerate. Please continue to support us. We<br />
are only an extension of your ministry. We pledge to you that we will continue to labor<br />
according to the vision that God has given us preaching the gospel, preparing pastors,<br />
building projects, and enabling children to have a Spirit filled life with unlimited future.<br />
To support this ministry<br />
Walter and Flora Nutt<br />
C/PCG World Missions<br />
P.O. Box 211866 Bedford,<br />
Texas. 76095.<br />
Account #: 0445<br />
To Contact us<br />
wrnutt@gmail.com<br />
+591-76678809 whatsapp
Praiseletter<br />
FALL 20<strong>23</strong><br />
News from the<br />
Philippines!<br />
PRAISE THE LORD! It seems like we have been extremely busy for the last year. We thank God for the way He has ministered<br />
and blessed in all the churches and for keeping us safe during our travels. Again, thank you so much for your<br />
prayers on our behalf.<br />
TYPHOON SEASON! We have received reports of typhoons raging through the Philippines. This is the typhoon<br />
season. Thus far, there have been no reports of excessive damage or loss of life, for which we praise the Lord. Please continue<br />
to pray for the Philippines and our Pastors and church members. We must hold each other up in prayer.<br />
NEW CHURCHES! The church in Malanumlanum has the walls up and is ready for roofing. God has blessed these dear<br />
people in the mountainous region of central Luzon. The Shute Legacy Fund has given money to construct much needed<br />
restrooms for the new Multi-purpose building at Mindanao Bible College. We hope to soon start building an add-on to the<br />
church in Naguilian for classrooms for the children. We thank God for the growth of the church.<br />
PAULA’S ACCIDENT! We have finally got to see an Orthopedic Doctor here in the U.S. in late July. He stated that<br />
Paula’s knee surgery in the Philippines was done right and that she is healing well. Thank you for your prayers for her complete<br />
healing.<br />
THANK YOU! We thank God for the faithful support of our Mission Partners. You are truly having a divine impact on<br />
so many lives in the Philippines, Asia, and the World. May God bless you as you bless others.<br />
YOUR MISSIONARIES,<br />
David & Paula Parkman<br />
Jeremiah 29:11 “God’s plan for all mankind is to<br />
give them peace, hope, and a future.” (Parkman<br />
Simplified Version).<br />
KEEP IN TOUCH! You can contact us through the<br />
following ways:<br />
David and Paula Parkman<br />
UNITED STATES<br />
3756 FM 673<br />
Beeville, TX 78102<br />
Email: parkman@net.com.ph<br />
Cell Phone: 1-361-318-9305<br />
Internet Phone: 1-361-277-1724<br />
**PCG World Missions Dept., P.O. Box 211866,<br />
Bedford, TX 76095; **Missions Account #1335
ALIVE IN CHRIST MINISTRIES<br />
Brett and Michelle Ransom Missionaries to Ethiopia<br />
PCG <strong>WORLD</strong> MISSIONS<br />
October 20<strong>23</strong><br />
Brett and Michelle Ransom<br />
Account # 3805<br />
Sharing a meal with 100 children from His Kids while my youngest daughter, Carissa and I were in Ethiopia. His<br />
Kids is our initiative to build support for struggling families especially those that are single parents with children.<br />
Greetings in Jesus name,<br />
In our last trip to Ethiopia, my youngest daughter, Carissa and I distributed meals<br />
prepared by our His Kids program to a 100<br />
children. During this trip, with the help of a local<br />
church working with Compassion International,<br />
we were able to identify 10 children without any<br />
sponsors who were in need and begin to support<br />
them monthly with assistance to help them with<br />
essential needs. Our His Kids program has<br />
provided meals, blankets, clothes and school<br />
supplies to children to help them be successful. We have a heart from God to do<br />
much more and are feeling from the Holy Spirit that we would like to also identify<br />
orphans and start an orphanage in Addis Ababa as well as continuing to help<br />
struggling families to succeed. The gospel presentation is actively being presented<br />
and we are seeing people come to Christ. When we were in Ethiopia, I asked if
anyone had come to Christ since our Christmas outreach and the Pastor there told<br />
us that three families had come in since that time to salvation and become<br />
members of the local church: two Orthodox and one Muslim family.<br />
We are feeling in our hearts that we want to continue to do more to reach families<br />
with challenges and orphans on the streets of Addis Ababa. But, in order to do this<br />
we need to raise more monthly support to cover the cost of an orphanage. We<br />
need individuals and churches who can commit to monthly support and/or to one<br />
time gifts to make more possible. We need prayer support and around 2,300 USD<br />
to get an orphanage started in Addis Ababa. If we could get <strong>23</strong> churches or<br />
individuals to give 100 dollars a month we could begin to specifically assist children<br />
on the streets to find a home and meet a Savior that loves them through our His<br />
Kids program. If you are interested in partnering with us, you can send to our PCG<br />
account 3805 with His Kids Orphanage designation and it will go to that account to<br />
help us build support for an orphanage project. If you have any questions you can<br />
contact us on Facebook at Brett Ransom or Michelle Ransom or email:<br />
ransomb1971@gmail.com or call Brett (<strong>23</strong>1)672-0917.<br />
Thank you for your support and Jesus richly bless you all!<br />
Brett and Michelle Ransom<br />
Missionaries to Ethiopia
RYAN AND ANNA WARRENFALL/WINTER 20<strong>23</strong><br />
GLOBAL EDUCATION<br />
SPAIN<br />
We begin our day with a summit but are rewarded<br />
with a beautiful horizon. The company of other<br />
pilgrims, whose relationships had been established<br />
days prior, make for encouraging conversations.<br />
CAMINO DE SANTIAGO<br />
For the last year, we have been cultivating a team<br />
to walk the Camino de Santiago in partnership<br />
with Kent and Jody Brown, Spain PCG<br />
Missionaries. This team included Efrain and<br />
Macaya Hernandez, Zia Rios, and Juan<br />
Maldonado.<br />
While the days are hard, the times of ministry<br />
through listening, conversation, and prayer are<br />
promising for the coming days to pour into the<br />
seeds planted.<br />
The Camino de Santiago is a 500-mile pilgrimage<br />
that covers the northern part of Spain. During this<br />
journey, we averaged 15-17 miles a day and<br />
shared the gospel with those we walked with each<br />
day. Our team was trained and prepared. Even<br />
then, it was a test of endurance and a daily<br />
reliance on the Holy Spirit. It was a time of<br />
constant ministry. We are excited to partner with<br />
the Browns in the future and to cultivate<br />
internship opportunities on the Camino for future<br />
mission-minded students.<br />
Each step welcomed the word of the prophet<br />
Isaiah, “...but they that wait for the Lord shall<br />
renew their strength, they shall mount up with<br />
wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary,<br />
they shall walk and not faint.”<br />
Account #1605<br />
Give at bit.ly/pcgworldgiving or<br />
PO Box 211866 Bedford, TX 76095<br />
www.pcg.org/missions/global-education
Other Missionaries & Field Representatives<br />
JP and Kaitlyn Husong Field<br />
Representatives: Nicaragua<br />
Account # 4605<br />
Daniel & Hermine Falquez<br />
Missionary: Germany<br />
Account # 1905<br />
Karl & Jennifer Hargestam<br />
Missionary: Ethiopia/Unreached<br />
Account # 3905<br />
Mark Holbrook<br />
Field Representative: Kenya<br />
Account # 4305<br />
Nancy Kingen<br />
English Teacher<br />
Account # 3105<br />
Windy Wright<br />
Medical Missionary<br />
Account # 850<br />
Alain & Jada Tanoh<br />
Missionary: Ivory Coast<br />
Account # 1505<br />
Curtis Peart<br />
Field Representative: Ghana,<br />
Africa/England<br />
Account # 1705<br />
Ed & Gayla Bolay<br />
Field Representative:<br />
Macedonia<br />
Account # 2105<br />
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Nittak Hullo Chito Na Yukpa (Choctaw) Ya’at’eeh Keshmish (Navajo) Gohqq<br />
Keshmish (Apache) Danistayohihv (Cherokee) Merry Christmas.<br />
Luke 2:7 “And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling<br />
clothes and laid Him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.”<br />
I have often wondered what the Innkeeper’s response would have been had he<br />
known that the one seeking refuge in his inn was the Son of God. I would like to<br />
think that he would have rolled out the red carpet and given Jesus the royal<br />
treatment. Would He have given Mary and Joseph the best room in the inn or<br />
thrown a big party, invited everyone in the town to celebrate the birth of the new<br />
King? Yet none of this happened, no celebration for the new king, born in a<br />
manger, his birth celebrated in obscurity. This Christmas season the world will<br />
stop to celebrate Christmas. Many will decorate, throw big parties, and like the<br />
innkeeper of Bethlehem, make no room for Jesus.<br />
Throughout the Native Nations of the United States, Native American ministers<br />
faithfully celebrate the birth of Jesus. Like the angels, the messengers of God, they<br />
will declare good tidings of great joy, to all people. We would like to bless these<br />
ministers of the Gospel once again with a Christmas offering. In order to get this<br />
offering to our missionaries before Christmas we need to receive your gifts by<br />
November 1st.<br />
Over the years, you have given generously to Native Ministries for Christmas. I<br />
want to take a moment and thank you for your love and support. Please consider<br />
making Christmas 20<strong>23</strong> our greatest Christmas offering to date.<br />
Together we can reach every Tribe, Tongue and Nation. Every boy and girl for<br />
Jesus!<br />
Listed below are the various ways you can give. Thank you so much for<br />
your continued support. May God abundantly bless you and your<br />
family as you continue to serve Him.<br />
Giving Options:<br />
1. Mail your check by November 1st to: PCG World Missions,<br />
P.O. Box 211866, Bedford, TX 76095<br />
2. Scan the QR code, complete the information and enter Account<br />
#2750, complete the payment online<br />
3. Call World Missions at 817-554-5900, Janie at extension 344 or,<br />
Chrystal at extension 345
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