Dear Family and Friends:
Margarita, Ana and I arrived home one recent afternoon to find a monkey turning over paint cans and running around our porch. A neighbor said that the monkey suddenly turned wild. In attempt to sedate it, the owner, who lives around the corner from us, put beer in its water bowl. Instead of calming down, the inebriated monkey escaped to wreak havoc in the neighborhood. The police came. They watched the monkey for a little bit, but then left, stating that they hadn’t been trained to capture wild animals. Eventually the monkey returned to its home and there were no problems, aside from the mess. It was an exciting spectacle for our children and, especially, the newest member of our family, our puppy Bella.
In mid-March,
we celebrated Gabrielli’s second birthday. Our house was swarmed by little
children and she received many great gifts; however, perhaps the most special
gift of all was Bella, our rescued street puppy. Ana, Antoine and Gabrielli are
now learning how to take care of a pet. Margarita and I are thankful for their
healthy development. Please keep them in your prayers.
Two-year-old Damián, whose health and family you prayed for last month, has improved. His father, “E.,”and I have been meeting for Bible study and prayer. I’m starting to mentor a young Ava Guaraní leader, “C.,” to teach bi-weekly literacy classes for his community. Give thanks to God for E., who has professed faith in Jesus, and pray that C. will get to know "Nande Ruete," the One True Father.
Last month I mentioned that two other urban Native communities, one Ava and one Mbya Guaraní, were combined and relocated about 30 minutes outside of the Asunción metro area. The Paraguayan education department has provided minimal support for the community’s school, so the local chiefs opened the door for us and our Christian partner organizations to help, which allows for the teacher, students and their families to hear biblical teachings alongside the Spanish and math lessons we give. During a recent visit, a young Mbya leader, “T.,” prayed to receive Jesus. Margarita is now discipling her. Please pray for T. to grow in her knowledge of God. Also, pray for our efforts to mobilize local churches to do his will in this and other nearby mission fields.
The chief of
another Mbya community sat Margarita and me down at his house in early March
and lamented that when their students leave the community’s school after sixth grade
to attend middle school at a nearby Paraguayan public school, they find
themselves significantly behind the other students. The academic challenges
coupled with racial discrimination discourage most from continuing their
studies past seventh grade. In fact, only 2% of Paraguayan Natives make it to
high school. After Easter, I will start tutoring classes for the 5th
and 6th graders with assistance from a young Mbya man named “P.” Pray
for P. to seek the One True Father, and pray for our Mbya students to trust in Jesus, who promises to make all things new.
Wishing you a Wonderful Easter Week,
Tim, Margarita, Ana, Antoine and Gabrielli
Margarita, Ana and I arrived home one recent afternoon to find a monkey turning over paint cans and running around our porch. A neighbor said that the monkey suddenly turned wild. In attempt to sedate it, the owner, who lives around the corner from us, put beer in its water bowl. Instead of calming down, the inebriated monkey escaped to wreak havoc in the neighborhood. The police came. They watched the monkey for a little bit, but then left, stating that they hadn’t been trained to capture wild animals. Eventually the monkey returned to its home and there were no problems, aside from the mess. It was an exciting spectacle for our children and, especially, the newest member of our family, our puppy Bella.
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| Bella with Ana |
Two-year-old Damián, whose health and family you prayed for last month, has improved. His father, “E.,”and I have been meeting for Bible study and prayer. I’m starting to mentor a young Ava Guaraní leader, “C.,” to teach bi-weekly literacy classes for his community. Give thanks to God for E., who has professed faith in Jesus, and pray that C. will get to know "Nande Ruete," the One True Father.
Last month I mentioned that two other urban Native communities, one Ava and one Mbya Guaraní, were combined and relocated about 30 minutes outside of the Asunción metro area. The Paraguayan education department has provided minimal support for the community’s school, so the local chiefs opened the door for us and our Christian partner organizations to help, which allows for the teacher, students and their families to hear biblical teachings alongside the Spanish and math lessons we give. During a recent visit, a young Mbya leader, “T.,” prayed to receive Jesus. Margarita is now discipling her. Please pray for T. to grow in her knowledge of God. Also, pray for our efforts to mobilize local churches to do his will in this and other nearby mission fields.
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| The teacher with a chalkboard donated by Oklahoma-based Builders for Christ, who visited last month. |
Wishing you a Wonderful Easter Week,
Tim, Margarita, Ana, Antoine and Gabrielli
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| Gabrielli's 2nd Birthday |
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