Friday, December 3, 2010

December 2010 Mission Trip

All,
Tomorrow morning we leave for a week of ministry in Nicaragua. As most of you know this is our annual Christmas Gifts trip. We will be distributing toys, food, Bibles and clothes to several areas and very much would appreciate your prayers on our behalf for the following; 1.) That God would be glorified by our efforts, 2.) that we would have safety and grace in all of our travels, and 3.) that many people would come to know the saving grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
There are a minimum of 7 churches represented in our combined group of 26 total members. The Partner churches participating in this trip are; Southside Baptist, First Minden Baptist, New Covenant Baptist, and Parkview Baptist.
We will keep you posted and be sure and share the blessings God surely will provide during this special time.
Thanks for keeping us in your prayers,
In His Service,
PV

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Team Source Mission Trip

All,
This week Team Source will be ministering in Nicaragua. The mission emphasis is to build 4 houses, distribute Bibles, food, and other supplies and spend some time developing relationships with the people.
Please join me this week in prayer for the Team for safety, protection, and smooth coordination of all of their activities. We also lift them up that God would use them mightily to demonstrate His love and compassion toward the people and they would come to know Him as Lord and Savior.
Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Praise Him all creatures here below. Praise Him above ye heavenly host, Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost ! Amen !

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Younger Mission Team

All,
Today, the Younger Mission Team will be traveling to Nicaragua. The emphasis this week is to build housing units in Kilombo. Please join with me this week to be in prayer for their safety, that all details would go smoothly, and they would have opportunity to share the love of Christ during this trip.
We look forward to hearing what God will accomplish this week.
Many thanks to all, for your continued support and partnering with us to glorify God thru this ministry.
In His Service,
PV

Saturday, July 10, 2010

Journey Church Mission Team

A Mission Team of 8 people from Journey Church are leaving for Nicaragua today.

Their ministry emphasis is to cook meals and distribute meals, food, toys and Bibles to the less fortunate around Diriamba, Tipitapa, Kilombo and Jintope.

Please partner with us in prayer for the Team for;
1.) Safety in all of their travels,
2.) God would calm the storms in the region so they can minister as planned,
3.) Eternal connections would be made to point people to the saving power of Jesus and,
4.) That the people would see the Team present Jesus thru their ministry efforts.

In addition, 2 other groups will be joing Journey Church Team.
Young Professionals from Baton Rouge area, and White Oak Church from Houston.

Lift all of these in prayer this week as they strive to be the Hands and Feet of Jesus to the people of Nicaragua.

In Him,
PV

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Cahaba Association Mission Trip

A Team of 11 from Cahaba Mission Association will be leaving on Saturday for Nicaragua. The Mission emphasis will be to; 1.) build the 2nd house in Kilombo for a needy family, 2.) Share the gospel with the children and families in Kilombo and surrounding area, and 3.) distribute Bibles, clothes and other donations to those in need.

The "Circle of Friends" ministry has been busy making childrens' clothes and other garmets to be distributed during this trip. So far, it is estimated they have sewn over 1000 pieces of clothing and hand made garments to be given to the needy in Nicaragua ! Priase be to God for this ministry !

Please partner with us ( beginning now ) to pray for these items specifically for their Team: 1.) Safety in traveling and building this next week, 2.) The people would be receptive to the Good News they are to bring and donations to distribute, 3.)That the building permission would be granted before they arrive, 4.) That all of the Team members would experience God's love and provision for them in a special way and 5.) mostly, that God would be glorified in the efforts of this Team and their service to Him.

We can't wait to hear the exciting news of what God will accomplish this week for His Glory !!

Many thanks to all of you for your continued support of this ministry,
PV

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

College Park Mission Trip

All,
This note is from Dan Herwig and is a summary of the trip they will be on 6/4 thru 6/11. Please be in prayer for their Team during this time.

College Park summer team will soon be heading to Nicaragua again. Our team will be there from June 4-11. Pastor Joe Bartemus will be the team leader and I will be assisting him. This is one of the largest team ever....21 team members! The team members are: Pastor Joe and Cathy Bartemus, Dan Herwig, Cheryl and Matthew Loy, Mary Koss, Robert Morris Jr., Benjamin and Jacqueline Milius, Matt, Emmalyne, and Luke Foutty, Sarah Elmore, Garrett Bouyett, Wanda Berger, Elizabeth Bergstrom, Cheryl Cleveland-Cox, Lee and Jacob Perry, Greg Enas, and Karen Jones.

Mayor Navas came to the La Concha church to let us know that the city is going to build a pumping station that will bring water near to the church. Mayor Navas has asked CPC for help to buy the 250 pipes that will bring the water from the pumping station to individual houses. We hope to meet this need on Sunday, June 6 while our team is there. Pastor Joe Bartemus will present our gift to Pastor Ines who will then present this gift to Mayor Navas as the church's contribution to this project. The church will celebrate this special event with a special lunch that will be serve by our team!

Please be in prayer for La Concha that our trip will again encourage and bless the families of La Concha!

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

NCO Team March 2010 Trip

Please be in prayer this week thru March 14th as we will be going to Nicaragua. Specific request is for; Bro. Danny Dominguez in revival services 3/5 - 3/7 and 3/12 - 3/14 in Boaco and Diriamba areas. We are asking that the Truth would be delivered and people would be receptive to the message God has prepared. Also, continue to pray for Bro. Flores and his wife during her recovery time from surgery. To God be the Glory !

Saturday, February 13, 2010

First Minden Mission Trip

Please be in prayer this week as the Medical Team from First Minden will be ministering in Nicaragua. They need us to lift them up for safety, provision, protection and that God's purposes would be accomplished during this trip. May God use all of the talents He has assembled in this Team for His Glory. Spread the word so we can lift this Team in prayer during this time. We can't wait to hear the news of what God will accomplish during this ministry endeavour.

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

December 2009 Trip; Video Posted

Just wanted everyone to know Ms. Judy has posted one of the new video clips from our recent December trip on the media page on the website. "I Know Now" is available for you to view and use to show to your church as needed.

Nic Notes from the December trip will be posted soon and... More to come !
PV