Trusting God - One Month At A Time

Transitioning from many years of being self-supporting to fully trusting God to provide has definitely stretched my faith as I learn to completely rely on Him and resist trying to make it on my own. I have been so blessed in so many ways over the months I have been in Guatemala especially with a church where I feel at home, where I am genuinely cared for and where I am ministered to and have found a place to serve.

I have been blessed with new monthly supporters and am grateful for those who have supported me financially from the beginning, however with some changes in my support base, I am in need of consistent monthly support. Each month, God graciously provides exactly what I need to live in the country He has called me to and the country I love. My monthly budget has turned out to be $1000 (a lower amount than originally estimated!) which includes all my living expenses, allows me to set aside money for ministry and additional expenses and is the amount of income needed each month to move forward in establishing permanent residency.

If you have supported me financially in the past, will you prayerfully consider renewing your support? If you have prayed or thought about supporting me but not yet made a commitment, would you consider giving as God leads? No amount is too small and every amount is gratefully appreciated.

One of my biggest (but temporary!) expenses that I would like to take care of is paying off my vehicle. I need approximately $2000 to completely pay the balance and free those funds for ministry.

Prayer Needs:

1) continued wisdom and protection in ministry
2)monthly support
3)funds to completely pay for my vehicle (it works as much in my ministry as I do!)
4) funds to set aside for ministry expenses
5) for the nation of Guatemala. These are exciting times of necessary change (politically speaking)
    especially with the upcoming presidential election.


To send financial support, please visit the Yielded Evangelical Servants website at www.yeservant.org.

Checks may be mailed to    
Yielded Evangelical Servants
P.O. Box 700697
St. Cloud, FL 34770

Electronic contributions may be set up through the Y.E.S. website using direct withdrawal from your bank account (preferred) or PayPal (although I am charged an extra 2.5%).


Thank you for partnering with me in ministry.
Heather

Six Churches, Five Days, One Memorable Experience

A couple of months ago, I was provided with the opportunity to organize from start to finish a medical clinic in Villa Nueva and San Miguel Petapa. These two cities are part of Section Petapa - a region which includes 24 Assemblies of God churches. Several details needed to be finalized, including finding a doctor willing to spend a week attending patients for whom seeing a doctor is a rare occurrence. Many thanks to Dr. Lisa Utsey for generously giving her time and funds toward the purchase of medicines. The next step was selecting the churches where the need was the greatest. This was not an easy task. How do you choose when the need is so great and your time is limited? Presbyter Marcelino Martinez and Pastor Marvin Martinez were invaluable in selecting the churches and pastors who would be hosting us. Two weeks prior to the clinic, Presbyter Martinez graciously invited me to the section meeting, providing the opportunity for the pastors to meet me and for me to give a short message of encouragement. Each church who opened their doors went far above what I expected in welcoming and caring for us. Between 35 - 40 children were able to see the doctor each day. Special thanks to Dr. Carlos Sosa who was invaluable in purchasing medicines at a lower cost.

Samaria Church - Pastor Maroqueo Guzman

Villa Nueva 

  Jeshua Church - Pastor Romeo Ruiz

Escuelitas, San Miguel Petapa

Assemblies of God Rosa de Saron  -   Pastor Arnufo Beteta

San Miguel Petapa

                             

 Mahanaim Church - Pastor Alvaro Lutin

               Colonia Luisa Alejandra II San Miguel Petapa              

Fuente de Salvación Church - Pastor Marcelino Martinez

 Colonia Marianitas, Villa Nueva

 Aposento Alto Church - Pastor Abimael Marroquin

Aldea Martires del Pueblo, Villa Nueva

Dr. Lisa and Some of Her Patients

   

 OK - so finding at least one child in each church didn't take long :)

Six churches were ministered to this time and I can't wait for the next opportunity. I enjoyed spending time with each pastoral family, learning about each church and the challenges of ministering in areas where drugs and gangs are prevalent. In every church, ministry to children and youth are thriving as the pastors are reaching them before the gangs do. 

  

To everyone who contributed to the purchase of medicines, thank you. If you would like to donate funds for vitamins, medicines and supplies for the next medical clinic or if you are a medical professional or know of someone who would be interested in participating, please let me know. 

Praises:

• For each child and family who was cared for during the clinic
• For each pastor and family who graciously and generously cared for us each day 

Prayer Needs:

• For the churches and pastors in Section Petapa as they minister to their congregations and communities. 
• Wisdom as I prayerfully consider coordinating future medical clinics in Section Petapa