Dear Friends and Family:
Six months ago Margarita boarded a plane for the first time and left her house, siblings, nieces, nephews and parents to come to the U.S. with me for a time of equipping and fundraising for our ministry in Paraguay. It has been difficult for her and her family to not be together during most of her pregnancy. For instance, her loved ones in Paraguay didn’t have the opportunity to throw a baby shower for her. My home church in Portland—Genesis Community Fellowship—stepped up to fill that need. The Genesis women organized a baby shower with good food, fun games, many presents and motherly counsel. Not only Genesis, but other congregations, as well as many family members and individuals across the U.S., have become Margarita’s family. Truly she received many times more family members in this time than those who wait
for her in Paraguay.
Furthermore, Margarita’s family—our family—will at any moment increase by one more. Our child’s due date is August 25th; however, we believe the baby could arrive at any moment. The pregnancy is going very well, praise God. Please be in prayer for Margarita and the baby for a safe delivery. Also, pray for us as we start off as new parents.
Needless to say, Margarita and I will not travel outside of Portland for a little while. We plan to start venturing out again on the weekend of September 24th when we head to Sutherlin, Oregon. We’ll also visit the Seattle-area for the 7th through the 9th of October. From then on we’ll be available most of the fall to present about our work in Paraguay. We still need to raise 50% of our monthly financial goal. For those of you in the Pacific Northwest, please contact us if you, your church, your home group, or someone you know would be open to hearing about our ministry and possibly interested in partnering with us. For all of you, please pray for more presentation opportunities and for more monthly supporters.
Margarita and I also request your prayers for wisdom in deciding about the possibility of returning to Paraguay next June instead of February. Additionally, please pray for our project to start a local English talk time outreach to international students at a local university.
In closing, we acknowledge God’s constant provision through the support and generosity of many of you. Despite enduring the trials of raising support in tight financial times, Margarita and I lack no good thing. Wherever you are at in your spiritual walk, please accept our encouragement today to taste and see that the Lord is good, and, if difficulties arise, to take refuge in Him! (Psalm 34:8)
Yours truly,
Tim and Margarita
