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Love Changes Everything!
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Usher International
Spring 2013 - May Newsletter Update
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Usher In The Kingdom of God -
On Earth As It Is In Heaven
LOVE Makes All The Difference!
Greetings! ,
His love started it all -- 'For God so loved the world, that He gave His one and only Son, so that whoever would believe on Him would have everlasting life'
'And this is love -- not that we loved Him, but that He loved us and gave Himself for us'
'But God demonstrates His love toward us in this - while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us'
Only the love of our God can bring hope to an angry, depraved, wayward person who has known nothing but pain, suffering and hopelessness. Only His love can cause them to make a 180 degree turnaround. The power of the Living God can make a person brand new and He is doing it everyday in lives around the world!
His Love truly can change everything!
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Watch some exciting Usher In ministry testimonials and short mission video clips at: (click here)
Well worth your time!
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MARCH MISSION: 9th - 21st
Uganda Pastor and Christian Leader Conference --
What a privilege Randy had recently to join Pastor Peter Kasirivu of Africa Renewal Ministries and Senior Pastor of Gaba Community Church in Kampala; Pastor Jose Zayas and Pastor Mike McDonald of Solid Rock Fellowship -- teaching hundreds of Christian leaders in Arua, Uganda.
This four day conference in the far northwest corner of the country focused on making 'Leaders with a Difference' and included participants from the Congo, Uganda and even as far as Cameroon.
Biblical training, encouragement and a challenge to fulfill the work they have been called by the Lord to accomplish --- that was the goal of this special time together.
As mentioned in our previous newsletter -- the plea we hear from many parts of the world is a request for solid Biblical training to help Christian leaders be better equipped and encouraged in the difficult work they have shepherding the flock of God under their care. Where truth is not taught -- error will plant itself and grow thistles that choke out the joy and the freedom that the Gospel can bring.
While in country, Randy and Jose also made arrangements for a group of 12-25 people from the U.S. who will join them in Arua again this September to minister in the schools, hospitals, jails, the marketplace and nearby villages. Please begin praying now for a revival to take place in this region and for Pastor JP as he builds his new congregation there.
Usher In is looking for financial partners to join us now in providing ongoing monthly expenses and to cover additional expenses for upcoming missions. We also need to grow our base of prayer partners to ensure the success of this ministry. If you are able to help make a difference in Africa -- please go to www.usherin.org and click the donate button. If you need more information or want to sign up to be a prayer partner -- contact us at randy@usherin.org. Thanks in advance for being a partner with us. We can't do it alone!
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Join Us In Reaching Out to the Lost and Hurting
Don't let the smiles of the children fool you. They face a very difficult life. While we were in Arua this March, one family alone had two children die unexpectedly from an unknown cause. Health care is minimal, Many of the children are clothed in rags and food is not always available for them. It's in this context that we go and share the Good News of Christ, bring basic supplies to help the needy and to teach local pastor's to serve and care for their communities more effectively.
Won't you join us? |
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Help Us Provide Tools for Those Hungry to Learn the Truth of God's
Word
Bibles in the Local Language
$8 each
Gospel tracts in the Local Language
$1,000 for 8,000
Evangecubes
$550 for 96
Discipleship Materials
$5 for a set of study notes
Build a Basic Church Building and Provide for One Year of Pastoral support
$ 20,000
Please note 'Teaching Tools" when you donate via check or online at www.usherin.org.
For more information - contact us at info@usherin.org |
Challenge: 7 Days of Prayer
"The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field."
(Jesus) Luke 10:2-3
We are asking our friends to join us in praying for more workers willing to go into the harvest fields and share the Gospel of Jesus with those who are waiting to hear.
Will you join us by choosing a 7 day period during the next month that you will commit to pray, as Jesus asked us to pray?
Let us know by sending a note to: info@usherin.or
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Prayer Requests
* Pastor JP and his wife Rose as they serve at Arua Community Church - reaching their community, building a stable building, plan for future school, health clinic and sustainable farming on the church property.
*Pray for the next Usher In board meeting next month to pray and make plans for the rest of 2013.
* Pray for the ministry of Aggrey and Lynn Juma in Nairobi, Kenya and their involvement with Africa Hope Bible Institutes in Kenya and Uganda.
* Pray for Pastors near Kakinada India who continue to be persecuted for sharing the Gospel of Christ in their remote villages. One Pastor was severely beaten a week ago, but survived. Also pray for Pastor Praveen who oversees about 1,000 pastors and does his best to minister to their needs and provide encouragement. He was bitten by a village dog this past week and is in serious pain.
* Pray for monthly support for Randy and Sandy to be able to continue to be part of this ministry to India, Africa and other parts of the world. All gifts are appreciated -- recurring gifts help tremendously.
* Pray for Pastor Elisha and the ministry at Rukungiri Community Church. He also has a radio program and has a vision to plant many more churches in Southwest Uganda.
* Pray for Pastor Ivan at Kihihi Community Church. Pray for many to come to Christ and to be built up in the faith. Also pray for the provision of ongoing expenses of the ministry there.
* Pray for Pastor Jonathan and his wife Olive ministering at Budo Community Church in Uganda. Jonathan also has an evangelistic ministry throughout Uganda reaching many with the Gospel.
* Pray for Roshan and Irene who run Happy Home for the Handicapped in India. Pray for their endurance, provision and impact on the 80-120 children in their care - either full time or part-time. Roshan has also arrived recently in the US to get married, visit friends/supporters and will return to India in July.
* Pray for the Lord to bring many into the Kingdom while the doors are still open. The opportunity may close at any time and we need to get the message of Christ to a lost and hurting world.
* Pray for the team headed to Uganda in September. They each need to raise personal funds and prepare themselves spiritually
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Usher In is a member of the Luis Palau Next Generation Alliance
We are committed to work in partnership with other like-minded ministries to do more together than we can do on our own to reach the world with the love of Jesus Christ.
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"Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat!
Come , buy wine and milk without money and without cost
Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy?
Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of fare.
Give ear and come to me; hear me, that your soul may live."
(Isaiah 55:1-3) NIV
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Usher In is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization recognized by the IRS and donations are tax deductible. Although we do our best to allocate gifts to specific areas desired by the giver, the ultimate decision on use of funds rests with our board of directors as they prayerfully establish the ministry direction.
Thank you for joining us as we daily seek the Lord for His provision, guidance and impact.
Visit our website for further information and an online giving tool
CLICK HERE TO GO TO WEBSITE
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Uganda Mission
September 15 - October 2
Randy and Usher In will be partnering with Jose Zayas Evangelism International (JZEI) leading a team of 10-20 to northwest Uganda in just over 4 months from now.
Applications are still coming in and team meetings being scheduled to prepare individuals for this major outreach that will impact thousands for eternity.
We will be ministering in hospitals, prison, many schools, remote villages and in the evenings holding a major festival that is expected to attract about 8,000 people each night to hear the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Please begin praying now for the team members raising their support and making preparations for this significant work of God in their lives.
We are praying that we would be ready for all that the Lord wants to do in and through our team and in the lives of our Ugandan brothers and sisters in Christ.
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Thank you in advance for your prayers and financial support, which is especially needed at this time.
We are truly grateful for those who partner with us.
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Ways you can partner with us to make a world of difference:
1) Sign up for a mission trip with Usher In
2) Gather a group of friends to meet regularly to pray for local and global outreach
3) Volunteer to help with communications, newsletter, fundraising, bookkeeping, event management or other needed skills
4) Be a monthly financial supporter of Usher In world outreach and staff support
5) Join our new quarterly prayer meeting to seek the Lord's direction for world outreach. Contact us for more information.
Other interests? Let's talk ---
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