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We have also just posted many messages from team members! To view all of them, click here to visit the May 6 post archive.
This Maranatha missions team is ministering in Argentina from July 28 to August 18, 2010.
May 6, 2008
From Joshua
What an exciting time we’ve had already. After arriving safely we exited on a different terminal than we were supposed to, but we got to the conference center in one piece. From singing and passing out fliers, it has been wonderful to see God working already. Yesterday a young man came to one of the ESL classes and afterwards was led to the Lord. There are many opportunities, one of which is doing music in plazas followed by a gospel message to whoever is there. Pray that Christ would be lifted up.
Love,
Joshua Steinbart
Love,
Joshua Steinbart
From Rachel
Hey family and friends,
Argentina is amazing! The weather is gorgeous and I’m having a great time! The people in the churches are so friendly and it is fun to talk to them. A man was saved during the English classes!! Rebekah Peters and I taught a lady who knew no English some words in English. I love talking with people in Spanish even though we often don’t know what each other is saying. Alley guys, you would love it here! A steak is cheaper than a Big Mac! I also tried blood sausage, and Mr. Trainer explained what it was to me after I ate it. It wasn’t too bad though. I love all of you and miss you.
Thanks for praying for me.
Rachael
Argentina is amazing! The weather is gorgeous and I’m having a great time! The people in the churches are so friendly and it is fun to talk to them. A man was saved during the English classes!! Rebekah Peters and I taught a lady who knew no English some words in English. I love talking with people in Spanish even though we often don’t know what each other is saying. Alley guys, you would love it here! A steak is cheaper than a Big Mac! I also tried blood sausage, and Mr. Trainer explained what it was to me after I ate it. It wasn’t too bad though. I love all of you and miss you.
Thanks for praying for me.
Rachael
From Steve
Hey everybody!!!!
Just wanted to say “Hi” to everyone and let you know that all is well and God is amazing! He has already worked in so many ways. I absolutely love this culture and these people are so friendly. Just a quick note to the family…I love you guys and miss most of you…haha just kidding! Hang in there Dad, don’t let the girl’s make you watch too many chick flicks, I’ll be home soon! And Jenny…hey sweetie I miss you tons and I can’t wait to see you again!!! Thank you all for your prayers.
His servant
Steve
Just wanted to say “Hi” to everyone and let you know that all is well and God is amazing! He has already worked in so many ways. I absolutely love this culture and these people are so friendly. Just a quick note to the family…I love you guys and miss most of you…haha just kidding! Hang in there Dad, don’t let the girl’s make you watch too many chick flicks, I’ll be home soon! And Jenny…hey sweetie I miss you tons and I can’t wait to see you again!!! Thank you all for your prayers.
His servant
Steve
From Melissa
Dear Mom, Dad, Friends and Family,
Hola from Argentina!! The weather is beautiful and the people here are wonderful. I’m having a great time. I’ve been able to talk to a lot of people already! (so I’m getting a lot of practice speaking Spanish) I’m so excited for everything that’s planned for us in these next three weeks. We are already pretty busy so far but it is a privilege to be a part of this ministry and doing work for God. So far we have sang Sunday night at church and Monday night at the pastor’s fellowship. Also, on Monday we passed out flyers for upcoming events and I was able to help teach a children’s class through ESL. Today we will be having a number of events at the same time such as: singing in the plaza, basketball programs, ESL and other music events. I will write again soon, but I have to go.
Con todo mi amor,
(With all my love)
Melissa
Hola from Argentina!! The weather is beautiful and the people here are wonderful. I’m having a great time. I’ve been able to talk to a lot of people already! (so I’m getting a lot of practice speaking Spanish) I’m so excited for everything that’s planned for us in these next three weeks. We are already pretty busy so far but it is a privilege to be a part of this ministry and doing work for God. So far we have sang Sunday night at church and Monday night at the pastor’s fellowship. Also, on Monday we passed out flyers for upcoming events and I was able to help teach a children’s class through ESL. Today we will be having a number of events at the same time such as: singing in the plaza, basketball programs, ESL and other music events. I will write again soon, but I have to go.
Con todo mi amor,
(With all my love)
Melissa
From Hannah
Mom and Dad,
Thank you so much for investing so much time and money into my musical things. I’ve been able to communicate through oboe and piano. Anyway, things are going really well, and the people here are so friendly. Oh yeah, the food is amazing!!!
I love you both very much,
Hannah
Mom, I’m praying for your recovery. I hope all the kids are taking good care of you.
Thank you so much for investing so much time and money into my musical things. I’ve been able to communicate through oboe and piano. Anyway, things are going really well, and the people here are so friendly. Oh yeah, the food is amazing!!!
I love you both very much,
Hannah
Mom, I’m praying for your recovery. I hope all the kids are taking good care of you.
From "Room 5"
Hey hey hey! This is room 5 checkin’ in. We just wanted to let you know this is amazing and we’re having a blast in Argentina! Last night we had some energy and they locked us IN our room, but don’t worry they missed us too much to leave us there long! Well we gotta scoot cuz there are many fun adventures awaiting us … don’t worry, you’ll be updated! Adios Americanos!! : )
From Lori
Hey everyone,
This trip is way better than I ever could have imagined! I was a little nervous because I am not a city girl at all, but I have fallen in love with Argentina. It’s only our 3rd day and I don’t want to come back. Thank you for your prayer and support, none of this would be possible without you! Tomorrow we get to go to the children’s home and I am stoked! It’s going to be heart-wrenching, but children are where my heart is. Our group is incredible and to the glory of God a man accepted Christ yesterday in an ESL class. The people here are very hospitable, and our time in the “dorms” has been, well … exciting! : ) I love my roomies! Mr. Trainer may split us up … please pray for him, his room (and the Mrs.) is located on girls side right next to us! I love you all!!
~Lori
Mom and Dad I love you and hope you both have had great b-days!
This trip is way better than I ever could have imagined! I was a little nervous because I am not a city girl at all, but I have fallen in love with Argentina. It’s only our 3rd day and I don’t want to come back. Thank you for your prayer and support, none of this would be possible without you! Tomorrow we get to go to the children’s home and I am stoked! It’s going to be heart-wrenching, but children are where my heart is. Our group is incredible and to the glory of God a man accepted Christ yesterday in an ESL class. The people here are very hospitable, and our time in the “dorms” has been, well … exciting! : ) I love my roomies! Mr. Trainer may split us up … please pray for him, his room (and the Mrs.) is located on girls side right next to us! I love you all!!
~Lori
Mom and Dad I love you and hope you both have had great b-days!
From Emily S.
Dear Mom & Dad, Family & Friends, and Alex.
It’s been so wonderful here so far. I love Argentina. The ministry is such a blessing. We started teaching English yesterday. It was such a great experience. We had seven kids our first day, and they did great. We were able to minister to all the Pastors and wives from Buenos Aires last night and it was such a blessing. It’s been so great to see how this ministry has started and grown. God is so good! This trip has been amazing. I miss you all!
Emily
It’s been so wonderful here so far. I love Argentina. The ministry is such a blessing. We started teaching English yesterday. It was such a great experience. We had seven kids our first day, and they did great. We were able to minister to all the Pastors and wives from Buenos Aires last night and it was such a blessing. It’s been so great to see how this ministry has started and grown. God is so good! This trip has been amazing. I miss you all!
Emily
From Ben
Hey everyone,
I just wanted to say "hi" to everyone who's back in the States praying for us. I miss you all… but not too much. Buenos Aires is great! I'm really having a great time! We have our first Basketball Clinic today. I'm really excited! Keep praying for us. Love you all… especially you, Em!
Ben Flack
I just wanted to say "hi" to everyone who's back in the States praying for us. I miss you all… but not too much. Buenos Aires is great! I'm really having a great time! We have our first Basketball Clinic today. I'm really excited! Keep praying for us. Love you all… especially you, Em!
Ben Flack
From Sam
Hi everyone and family. Mom and Dad, we are all safe and sound. We are all having a great time. The ministry is great. It was a blessing to see a young man get saved through the English classes. Joe and Susie, you would love the weather here, even though it's fall here. Love all of you.
Sam Prusak
Sam Prusak
From Matthew T.
Hola! from Argentina! Everything has been great so far, and the food very good. The institute we are staying at is a huge blessing and a pretty cool place. Last night, we had the opportunity to present several music pieces to many of the local pastor's and wives in the area - it was a huge blessing to them. The people here love fellowship, and the place is much slower than America - which is a blessing as well. Praise the Lord for the testimonies we were able to hear from the Self family, the Greenwoods, and the Estremas. We have been having classes in the morning with the missionaries where they get to share their heart with us. This morning, Jeremy Estrema presented his heart for Evangelism from Acts 11 - it was a great challenge and encouragement. Micah, he reminds me a lot of Uncle Bryan - you would like him a lot. I am very excited to be here and see what God is doing in our hearts.
Buen Dia y Chao.
Mateo Tanis
Buen Dia y Chao.
Mateo Tanis
From Jessica
Hey Zach!
I know it's not your birthday yet, but tomorrow ill be a busy day and I don't know if we'll get a change to write. So…
HAPPY 16TH BIRTHDAY!!! :)
I love you and miss you and can't wait to give you your present! Good luck with your permit test tomorrow! Drive safely… so scary! :) Have an amazing birthday!
Love you,
Jess
I know it's not your birthday yet, but tomorrow ill be a busy day and I don't know if we'll get a change to write. So…
HAPPY 16TH BIRTHDAY!!! :)
I love you and miss you and can't wait to give you your present! Good luck with your permit test tomorrow! Drive safely… so scary! :) Have an amazing birthday!
Love you,
Jess
From Bethany
Hi Mom and Dad, Family and Friends,
I have arrived in South America to warm weather and friendly people. The food is amazing. Mr. Trainer said that a steak is cheaper than a Big Mac. Flying for the first time was a little scary, but I ended up enjoying it. My favorite part so far has been the incredible opportunity to use my God-given talents in music to encourage the believers here! Chao!
Bethany
I have arrived in South America to warm weather and friendly people. The food is amazing. Mr. Trainer said that a steak is cheaper than a Big Mac. Flying for the first time was a little scary, but I ended up enjoying it. My favorite part so far has been the incredible opportunity to use my God-given talents in music to encourage the believers here! Chao!
Bethany
From Ryan
Buenos Tardes Mom and Dad,
The trip has been great so far. The people are great to talk/fellowship with. The flight down here was fun, too, even though it was long. Continue to pray for us. Say "Hi" for me to the church family, too. Will write later. Love you.
Ryan
The trip has been great so far. The people are great to talk/fellowship with. The flight down here was fun, too, even though it was long. Continue to pray for us. Say "Hi" for me to the church family, too. Will write later. Love you.
Ryan
From Betsy
I believe I can speak for the rest of the team when I say, "We've already started falling in love with this country, its people--especially its believers." But with a comment like that comes great responsibility. Love, in its purest form, is the God who sent His Son to die for sinners. Love requires sacrifice, selflessness, and a servant's heart. This certainly isn't always easy for humans--even redeemed ones! So please pray for us that we might bring glory to God, and become conformed to the image of Christ.
It was a joy to fellowship with believers on another continent. Our prayer is that we can encourage different local church bodies, and be instrumental in their outreach ministries. Our opportunities in this area are numerous, and seem to be multiplying. In truth, expectations for our proficiency in music, TESL, etc. are high. I know I feel a level of uncertainty and inadequacy to meet these expectations. Be in prayer for us that God will teach us dependence on Him, and that His strength will be magnified in our weakness.
Betsy
It was a joy to fellowship with believers on another continent. Our prayer is that we can encourage different local church bodies, and be instrumental in their outreach ministries. Our opportunities in this area are numerous, and seem to be multiplying. In truth, expectations for our proficiency in music, TESL, etc. are high. I know I feel a level of uncertainty and inadequacy to meet these expectations. Be in prayer for us that God will teach us dependence on Him, and that His strength will be magnified in our weakness.
Betsy
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