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Make a Difference! - November/December Update
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Usher International
November December 2012 Update
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Only God can meet the deepest needs of a human heart.
We were all created to know Him, to love Him and to serve Him everyday with joy.
Life has no true meaning or purpose apart from Him, but often people fill their lives with distractions that keep them from hearing the voice of God calling their name. Even those of us who love God - get distracted from the job He has given us to do. We are His ambassadors, with a message to deliver and a new life to live.
God sent His Son Jesus to teach us about the Kingdom of God, to die for our sin, and prepare the way
so we can have a personal relationship with the Living God and truly abundant, meaningful life
- even in the middle of trials and troubles around us.
Today He is calling all of us who know Him, to no longer live for ourselves -- to cast off everything that keeps us from knowing Him intimately
and to live worthy of the One who gave His all to set us free. (2 Cor. 5:15; Heb. 12:1-2; Eph. 4:1)
He will be returning before you know it and those who have been waiting and watching expectantly will not be disappointed when He arrives.
Won't you join us as we daily experience the greatest joy in life -- knowing and serving our gracious God and Savior with all or our hearts
and making Him known to billions of people in this world that He loves and have yet to hear the Good News?
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Usher In The Kingdom of God - On Earth As It Is In Heaven
Three Countries -- Three+ Weeks -- Making Christ Known to the Nations!
Greetings!
After returning October 1st from the most impactful mission I have been on so far -- planting two churches in Uganda and seeing over 2100 people respond to the invitation to receive Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior -- I'm packing again for Africa!
The Lord has confirmed this trip in a way I've never experienced before, in response to much prayer to determine His will and seeking ministry funds needed in a very short time frame. He gave His confirmation and provided once again in a marvelous way!
So - in less than one week, I will be leaving for three weeks in Kenya, Uganda and South Sudan -- ministering with Usher In director and missionary Pastor Gil Harder who has been working faithfully in Africa for 10 years now.
Our itinerary will include preparations to launch the second Africa Hope Bible Institute in Kenya, lead an Island Praise Festival in a location near the Somalia border -- with a very strong Muslim population, teach a Leadership workshop in Uganda, launch a Prison discipleship ministry and travel to South Sudan, where we will hold meetings to investigate launching a future Bible School and plan a Church planting ministry. Whew!! That's a lot to do in three weeks, while traveling for 10 days via bus, train, boat, airplane and maybe even on a donkey!
We are expecting the Lord to do marvelous things on this mission-- beyond what we have scheduled and planned -- and to lay the groundwork for fruitful ministry that will continue for years to come.
Although my travel costs have been generously supplied, I do not want to go empty-handed, so need to raise some additional funds to provide food for the poor; Bibles in the local language, printed discipleship materials for the prisoners and gifts for local pastors who have very little income each month to support their families.
As we approach Thanksgiving this week, maybe you will be led of the Lord to take a portion of what He has provided you and share with those who have so little. There is nothing like being able to hand a hungry refugee child a loaf of bread or to give a Bible to someone who has never owned one of their own. If you would like to help - you can give online via credit card or Paypal at www.usherin.org and click on the 'donate' button. If you would like to donate via check, send your donation to: Usher International - PO Box 6737; Aloha, OR 97007.
In addition, as we are approaching the end of the year -- we are asking our faithful friends to consider helping us with a special year-end gift and a commitment of monthly giving to support this ongoing 'faith' ministry. We have recently celebrated one year as an organization with fruitful ministry in India, Haiti and East Africa and God has graciously supplied through our friends to make it happen. However we are running a $15,000 deficit coming upon the end of the year and are praying that we can end the year with this covered plus monthly commitments to cover our operating expenses for 2013.
Thanks in advance for prayerfully considering how you can help. We are convinced that the Lord blesses abundantly those who invest in His kingdom work. Thanks in advance for your partnership in what the Lord is doing around the world!
Please also pray about joining me on a trip in 2013 to either India or East Africa. We are hoping to take at least 3 teams this year and would love to have you join us on a truly life-changing ministry experience. If you are interested, contact me as soon as possible and I'll get you the details.
In His Grace --
Randy and the Usher In Board
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The Mission Schedule
USA to Europe - Nov. 26
Kenya - Nov. 27 - Dec. 5
Nairobi, Amboseli,
Kimana, Lamu
Uganda Dec. 5-12 & 17-20
Kampala, Lira
South Sudan Dec. 13-17
Juba
USA - December 20 |
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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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"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles.
And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.
For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart."
Hebrews 12:1-3 (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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Prayer Requests
* For health, safety, and powerful ministry for Pastor Gil Harder and Pastor Randy Howarth on the 3 country mission - November 26-December 20. There has been recent radical Islamic terrorist activity in Kenya and South Sudan is still a dangerous place. Pray God goes before us and opens doors for powerful ministry in the Spirit.
* PRAISE! Funds provided for Randy to make the November ministry trip to South Sudan, Kenya and Uganda. Pray for additional funds for Bibles, food, and gifts for needy Pastors.
* For God to call the people He wants on the teams for 2013 India and Uganda missions.
* For Pastor Ivan, his family and new congregation at Kihihi Community Church in Uganda. Pray for continued growth and provision for needed chairs, sound system and a tent for the children's ministry.
* For Pastor Elisha of Rukungiri Community Church. He is hoping to attend a leadership conference soon in South Africa and needs $750 in travel expenses. Pray for his church planting ministry in Southwestern Uganda as well.
* Rebel activity has greatly escalated in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. A terrible situation has turned worse with tens of thousands fleeing, making the refugee problem even more difficult. Pray for peace and for Jesus to be made known to all.
* For Pastor James Okori in Lira Uganda and provision for prison ministry discipleship materials and for his personal needs to be met, as he faithfully serves Africa Hope Bible Institute plus his work as a Church Pastor.
* Pray for Pastor Praveen in Kakinada India and his family as they minister to 1,000 pastors in small villages and care for about 250 orphan children each day. They have recently obtained land for a new orphanage. Pray for funding of a building so that the children may live together with adequate room.
* Pray for Pastor Jonathan Kabanda as he shepherds the people at 4 month old Budo Bible Community Church in Uganda. Pray that they will have steady growth and can disciple the new Jesus followers who received Christ during our mission outreach.
* 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.
* Pray for the Lord to provide the $15k needed to end this year even and for monthly supporters to join us for 2013.
* Pray for the 2,173 people who responded to the Gospel presentations in Budo and Kihihi Uganda in September. Pray for their spiritual growth, protection, provision and that they in turn will lead many family and friends to know Jesus Christ.
Pray for God to reveal Himself with power and victory in your life as you release every part of your life to His direction and His care. He will never fail you and will greatly surprise you as you seek Him with all your heart. Remember -- 'He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him' (Hebrews 11:6) |
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India Mission 2013
The groundwork has been laid for a team to return to central India in the first half of 2013 for ministry near Hyderabad and Kakinada.
We are praying for a team of up to 12 to join us as we reach out to many who have never heard who Jesus is before and to build up small congregations that often face local persecution.
This mission is open to individuals or church groups that are interested in ministry to India.
Have a heart for the 1.2 billion people in this amazing country? Time to sign up now --
For Application - Click Here
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What Others Are Saying:
"We are so grateful to God and to Woodhaven Community Church lead by Pastor Brad Brucker and to Usher In ministry lead by Pastor Randy Howarth, for partnering with Rukungiri Community Church, to see the BIRTH of a new church born in Kihihi Kanungu district on 29th September 2012. God bless you all who participated. Kanungu district will never be the same again. The church already has more than 500 people who attend the service including the dear children."
Pastor Elisha Kakwerere - Rukungiri, Uganda
"Welcome back from Uganda. I am Lt. Mugabe Allan - an officer of the Ugandan Army. I was part of the missions team in Kihihi. Thanks for coming because you're a blessing to all of us. Just seeing people giving their lives to Christ was awesome. I must testify that the week we spent in Kihihi has been of more value than the 25 years I have spent on earth. It helped me discover myself and realize that I should be winning souls for Christ. Thanks for coming and may God richly bless you. Please convey greetings and blessing to the rest of your team. They are great men and women of Christ. God Bless You All."
Lt. Allan Mugabe - Uganda
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Thank you for your prayers and financial support.
We are truly grateful for those who partner with us.
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2013 International Ministry Opportunities
India - 2 weeks - April
SW Uganda - 2 weeks - July
No. Uganda - 2 weeks - September
tbd - 2 weeks - December
Contact Randy at: info@usherin.org for further information
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