“and He died for all, so that they who live might no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and rose again on their behalf.” 2 Corinthians 5:15
BREAKING NEWS! There is an urgent push to raise the remaining needed funds by the BEGINNING OF JUNE, so I can leave by the start of JULY! That gives me 2 months!!! Why?
This week I learned a new piece of information. Andy & Diane Large (the missionaries I’ll be working with in Nicaragua) told me that in December 2017 they will be transitioning from San Juan del Sur to a broader venue of work throughout Latin America. So now I need to get there as soon as possible to maximize my time working with them.
While the timing of this news was a surprise, it was not totally off my radar, and the Lord has been encouraging me that He will guide what I do and where I go after they retire. The important thing now is to get there.
“. . . she considered Him faithful Who had promised.” Hebrews 11:11
“. . .so that the surpassing greatness of the power will be of God and not from ourselves.” 2 Corinthians 4:7
This was not a surprise to God, and He already knows what He has planned for me.
So Where are the Finances at? Between money already received and promised monthly giving, I have enough for approximately 14 months. Thus I need the equivalent of at least 4 more months of funds so I can leave in June/July and stay until at least December 2017. ($3156.24/month x 4 = $12,624.96)
How Can You Help? Do you have friends, family, acquaintances that you can refer me to that might be interested in this ministry to Nicaragua? I’m reaching the end of my lists and am seeking new points of contact. Have you been thinking about possibly giving and would now like to get involved? See info at the end of this email.
Feel free to contact me with questions. Didn’t want to make this post too long by going into all the details.
THE LAST FOUR WEEKS
It was an honor and joy to be able to share about Nicaragua with the people of “La Iglesia Bautista de la Fe” in the Corona section of Queens, NY. Their enthusiasm was amazing. I enjoyed being once again surrounded Spanish-speaking people and felt so at home in spite of my limited Spanish. And the Spanish version of my video worked great!
I also had the privilege of going to Diane Larges’s old stomping grounds in Dublin, NH at Mountain View Bible Church. God blessed with beautiful weather and a great interactive Question & Answer time with the folks there.
Everywhere I go, I am continually blown away by people’s open hearts to the work in Nicaragua and their excitement on my behalf. Also so touched by people giving despite their own needs.
NEXT MONTH: I have one more church presentation coming up. This time with Cornerstone in Ames, NY. Their church is sending a team of people down to Nicaragua to help the Larges for a week in June and they invited me to come and share my story and help them prep.
NICARAGUA NEWS: They need the town to move an electric pole on the new property, so they can start putting in the foundation of the new building. This building is designed to fit approximately 190 people. The schools down there are starting to open up to us to work with the children. They also received a whole collection of puppets and a stage and are trying to start a puppet outreach to the community.
HOW TO GIVE:
Online: http://www.abwe.org/give/online (Enter my name & account number in the first box: Jessica Mulder #0191681)
Regular Mail: Make check out to “ABWE”, include note that its for Jessica Mulder,#0191681. Mail to: ABWE, PO Box 8585, Harrisburg, PA 17105
Prayer Requests:
1. To be able to connect to additional Individuals/families willing to get involved financially. And that all the rest of the needed funds would be pledged or given by June. $12,624.96
2. For God to bring together all the details for me to be able to leave by the start of July.
3. Conversations with the mission board (ABWE) about all the details.