HOPE 4 the Americas

MISSIONS FORUM...this Friday night...9 Eastern/8 Central. Send me a PM with your Skype address and I will include you in the discussion of "worldview" and "orality" and their relationships. Our theme verse is 2 Corinthians 5:17 which says "Therefore, if anyone is 'in Christ', he is a 'new creature'; the 'old things' passed away; behold, 'new things' have come." For the purpose of our discussion let's re-read this passage: "Therefore, when someone has *accepted 'Christ's sto...ry' , he has a 'new story'; the 'old story' has passed away; behold 'new stories' have come." *fully received the truth of His death, burial and resurrection...repented of their sin and accepted Jesus' payment on the Cross in their place. From some of the very first believers in NW Yauyos (Lolo and Laura) to the newest (Rolly and Elizabeth) let's covenant to PRAY that many more "stories" will be written on the hearts of new believers in the four villages. 2 Cor. 3:2 Join us Friday night to see how "new stories" are waiting to be told and written!

Dear Friends of The Great Commission, It is likely that one of the common themes for sermons on Easter was "cancelled"....sin, death, eternal penalty, hell...CANCELLED...for those who are "in Christ"...for everyone who has received the free gift of salvation paid for by the blood of Christ on the Cross!! What a great gift for all! Not only was this word oft repeated from virtual pulpits throughout the nation but as well the word "cancelled" has been attached to sports events..., seasons, spring practices, concerts, semesters/schools as well as businesses and millions of jobs. There is no one in the U.S. and even most of the world (185 out of 195 countries) that has not been been touched by it. We all know why and all know that it is going to take EVERYONE to see those cancellations turned around. We continue to pray that this will happen soon! In the midst of all that is going on we continue to also pray that we do not lose sight of the greater disease that plagues a myriad more and that is sin. As every news channel, newspaper and story is seemingly lazer-focused on nothing else but the physical malady we must allow ourselves to be distracted so much that we do nothing...pray...connect with those on the field to encourage them to do all they are physically able to accomplish in impacting those among whom they are called to serve. That is the least we can do! Along with that, we, who have continued to prepare, to keep our suitcases packed and our eyes on the target of NW Yauyos, must also stay focused... ...to do our very best to stay well physically ...to remain spiritually fed by and in tune with the Lord ...to pray that the frontiers open up ...the U.S.A.'s and Peru's ...to hope that when all of this happens the villagers of Quinches, Huañec, San Joaquin and Cochas will receive us with open arms and hearts While we are praying, let us not fail to remember the people of Peru in their own struggle with the virus. Please share this. Thanks! Blessings to the Ends of the Earth (NW Yauyos is on the way)!!! Mike Weaver

Week 5 "Now FAITH is the substance of things hoped for, the EVIDENCE of things not SEEN." Hebrews 11:1 "For we walk by FAITH, not by SIGHT." 2 Corinthians 5:7... "Though you have not SEEN Him, you LOVE Him; and even though you do not SEE Him now, you BELIEVE in Him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the result of your FAITH, the salvation of your souls." 1 Peter 1:8-9 "For everyone BORN of God OVERCOMES the world. This is the VICTORY that has OVERCOME the world, even our faith." 1 John 5:4

Week 4 of Prayer for NW Yauyos: This has been a week of firsts. Cancelled trips...changed plans..due, not to missed flights or sickness or family issues but due to a worldwide outbreak of disease that has caused countries to close their borders to the outside world...hopefully we have faced this with confidence unwavered!!! As this global virus continues to interrupt "life as we know it" and want it to be we must NEVER wonder if God is still on His Throne! With Job...we must ...say..."If He slay me I will praise Himwith Esther..."If I perish, I perish"...with Jesus"O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will. None of us are happy or content with the way things are going! A lot of sports enthusiasts were hoping for "one more run" during March Madness...while others lived for "one more thrill" experiencing the "Amen Corner" at the Masters... colleges & universities will say "goodbye" to their graduates digitally and hope they come back months later to "walk"... those who live for Fall football to "finally arrive" live in dread of what "might be" with the cancelling of Spring practices/Spring gamesthe annual anticipation of the arrival of "pitchers and catchers" is likely to bear fruit in seeing "opening day" come and go without happening...and working parents are struggling with life in general added to their children being out of school for the unforeseeable future! Rod Serling must be laughing at us all as he ruminates in his grave over the happenings of today that not even his unusual mind could conjure up! Is weird now the new normal! No, because...this is only temporary! We, yes, US, who follow the Great I Am..know that HE is still in charge and He was not surprised by any of this...and that He knows when things will get better with a return to a more realistic state of existence outside the confining walls of our homes! As we look back on the fun new activity called "social distancing"..He has a plan for us all! He also loves not only US but also everyone in every country who has yet to hear the Gospel of His saving grace! He knew that our hope of being able to serve Him on a mission that was cancelled would one day breathe new life and give us the joy of being "on mission" once again among the unreached peoples He has called us to impact. He is never LATE and neither are we! Just delayed! Plans that were "dashed" are soon to be!! As we anticipate the "re-opening" of airports and frontiers in countries where we long to serve know that He is already there...also, we should not be surprised to discover that He has already begun the task and is waiting for us to join Him! Wow, the privilege of it all! What a wonderful God we serve!!! Let us pray that we enter into this new season with anticipation of seeing God touch lives and impacting entire families and villages where we serve!!!