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Great Outdoors Church Missions
Our Mission Ministries
1. CADENCE INTERNATIONAL: DAN & BARB EVANS Serving the military and their
families
2. CHILD EVANGELISM FELLOWSHIP
Reaching children through after school Good News Clubs
3. CHRIST AID
Ministering to women & children for family restoration
4. HOSPICE OF ST. FRANCIS
Loving care for the terminally ill and their families
5. NORTH BREVARD CHARITIES SHARING CENTER
Helping the needy in the Titusville area
6. PRISON BOOK PROJECT
Providing Christian reading to those in jails & prisons
7. SAMARITAN'S PURSE
Worldwide ministry of Christian service
8.. TEEN MISSIONS INTERNATIONAL
Training teens in missionary experiences worldwide
9. THE GIDEONS INTERNATIONAL
Distributing free Bibles throughout the world
10. THE SALVATION ARMY
Meeting physical and spiritual needs around the world
11. WYCLIFFE BIBLE TRANSLATORS
Bible translation work throughout the world
12. YWAM: AMBIORIX & KIM MOODY CALDERON
(Youth With A Mission)
Planting for the Harvest in the Dominican Republic
Please remember them all in prayer.
Dominican Digest January 2010
Dear Friends and Family,
The elderly woman led us into the back room where her husband lay moaning.
It was so dark I could barely make out his thin form under the covers of
the bed. “He’s gotten much worse…he hasn’t been able to
get out of bed for days.” She opened the door and in seeped a little
light and fresh air. I read a Scripture from one of the gospels about Jesus
healing a man. Then, translating for one of the guys on the team, I asked the
man if he’d like us to pray for him. “Yes, please,” said
José weakly. We began to pray fervently for the man’s healing,
and he began to weep. When our prayers died down, the team felt he should get
up out of bed. Since he was only wearing underwear, the women exited and waited
in the living room while the guys helped him get up and presentable. He was
a bit wobbly, but José walked into the living room and was able to stand
on his own. Then, as I translated, one of the team members read from 1 John
1:9 and shared the gospel. José said he wanted to pray and ask Jesus
to forgive him and heal him. He repeated the sinner’s prayer and began
to weep and tremble. Then he lifted his hands and cried out to God in his own
words, “You know I’m a sinner, Lord, but I know You can forgive
me. Last night I was crying out to You for help, and today You have sent me
these people to comfort me and show me the way. I believe that You can heal
me; I believe that You have healed me…” There was an incredibly
powerful sense of the Spirit in that small crowded living room. As I opened
my eyes, I saw a young girl (granddaughter?) over in the corner weeping. I
went over to her, and thirteen year old Marielys told me that she, too, wanted
to invite Jesus to be her Savior and Lord. We prayed and rejoiced together.
We were hosting a nine member short-term mission team from Louisiana. One
morning we went to Janey (a village even further up the mountains) to collaborate
with
the pastor and members of the local church. Our hope was to encourage them;
however, we left greatly encouraged that God is at work. That day as we walked
through part of the village, entering into the houses to pray and share the
gospel with people, there were at least seven people who made professions
of faith.
The team helped us by building a shed and participating in community outreach
work. A special answer to prayer was the opening of more opportunities in
the local school. The former director was receptive, but she had been replaced
by a former teacher who was hostile to us in the past. We were concerned
that
the door to the school might be closing. However, the new director agreed
to allow the team to enter during recess time and seemed very pleased with
the
presentation. She asked if we might be able to provide her with some more
Bibles for the students, and even invited Kim to return later as a guest
speaker in
the religion class!
There was a hairstylist on the team who brought some equipment and gave some
basic hair cutting and styling lessons. Four of the young ladies that attended
faithfully received their own set of equipment, and we are attempting a micro-enterprise
Salon here in the ministry center. The idea is that these young girls may
be able to earn some money and continue their education. Various team members
also helped by offering the use of their laptops for some introductory computer
classes. We thank God for their willingness to serve and bless us and the
community.
Praises and Prayer Requests:
? On Thanksgiving Day we hosted an information/training seminar for about
130 people from the community who are part of a special program designed
to help
them gain the titles to their land.
? Although we are still working through a few kinks in our water and electric
system, the new well has proven to be an abundant and constant source of
water.
? The earthquake that hit Haiti was felt here, but thankfully, we sustained
no damage. We are keeping the Haitian people in our hearts and prayers.
? Recently, we completed a course on stewardship through Crown Financial
Ministries and have been asked to be leaders of a small group in our church.
? Daniela loves helping to wash the dishes, milk the goats, mix cement, sing
and dance, ride the horse (or calf, or goat, or cat, or anything else…),
and entertain David. David is pretty laid back; he eats a lot, smiles a lot,
and absolutely adores his big sister. They are a great joy to us!
? We’ll be making a trip to Florida in late February/early March to take
care of some business in the States, visit the family, and see one of our supporting
churches there.
Finally, we thank the Lord for you! Thank you for your prayers and your support.
We are so grateful for your friendship and your partnership in this ministry.
God is at work!
Shalom,
Ambiorix, Kim, Daniela & David Calderon
Contact Information
Telephone: (829) 882-9173 (It’s a cell that sometimes gets a signal and
sometimes doesn’t.)
Email: kimbiorix@hotmail.com (Our access to the Internet is often unreliable)
Mailing Address:
Ambiorix and Kim Moody Calderón
Unit 3027 – YWAM / DR
3170 Airman’s Drive
Ft. Pierce, FL 34946
(Please be aware that mail is only delivered once every two weeks.)
Financial Support:
Checks may be written to "Youth With A Mission" and mailed to:
Youth With A Mission
PO Box 3000
Garden Valley, TX 75771-3000
Please do not write our names on the check, but attach a separate note designating
that your gift is for "Ambiorix and Kim Calderón, YWAM-DR"
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