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Missions
He said to them,
"Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation.
Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.
And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons:
they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up snakes with their hands;
and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all;
they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well."
After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, he was taken up into heaven and he sat at the right hand of God.
Mark 16:15-19 NIV
Brad & Jen Butcher with Passion4People International
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Blaine, Abigail, Judah, Levi, Asher, and Simeon Butcher
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Blaine and Abigail Butcher have been appointed by World Venture to be part of a church-planting movement in France.
Blaine grew up as a PK (pastor's kid), he trusted Christ at an early age. He graduated from Multnomah Bible College and served in an Oregon church for 4 1/2 years. He met Abigail at Dallas Theological Seminary, where he earned a Th.M.
Abigail came to Christ in the summer before going to Texas A & M. She graduated with a teaching certificate and heart for international students. She went to Dallas Theological Seminary and earned a masters degree in cross-cultural ministry.
After 9/11, Blaine felt that France was the last place that he wanted to servce, but God opened his eyes to the great needs and opportunities. Abigail was interested in minisrty to Muslims. They discovered that France has the largest Muslim population in Europe and many predict that it will be a predominately Muslim country in the next 10-20 years.
Blaine and Abigail believe that the local church is the best way to spread the Gospel. Their vision is to work with French believers to establish a vigorous indigenous church-planting movement in France.
If you wish to help support their mission through monthly financial support or prayer, you can do so by calling the church at 503-397-3880, or you can vist the World Venture commitment page, or you can visit the World Venture Home Page to learn more about the goals and Mission of World Venture.
To visit the Butcher's website, click HERE
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France Fast Facts:
(as of February 25, 2009)
-Less than 1% Believers
-10% Muslim and growing
-only 5% of non-Muslims believe in a Personal God
-93% of French Catholics do not believe in a personal God
-70% of French citizens claim be atheists or agnostics
-only 1 local church for every 63,000 people
-Ave. church-size: less than 30
-France is predicted to be predominately Muslin within 30-40 years
The Tanners with GX International & GX3
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Nate, Rute & Gabriel Tanner
Nate Tanner
Role: Skater, Team Leader
Year Joined GX '97
Hometown: Whitefish, Montana
This Montana Mountain Man loves to jump over cars that are on fire and rage the Nar on his skateboard! Other than travelling the world he has helped pioneer the GX Brazil Team and lead GX's International Teams. Nate is the son of Yankton members, Tom and Cindy Bonham.
Role: Administration
Year Joined GX:
Hometown: Brazil
Rute's warmth has been spread and shared all over the world. She has brought home to the team no matter where they are in the world. She also loves raising their child Gabriel.
Gabriel Tanner
Role: Wild Child
Year Joined GX: '04
Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri
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GX International is a global expression of extreme skating, hip hop dancing, freestyle motor-cross, bmx, and djs. Hand plants, front side airs, grizzies, cross-ups, air chairs, air flares, and orbitz are just a few of the technical tricks that you'll see executed in their production. GX International started in 1997, and since then has been to such places as New Zealand, Denmark, Norway, Holland, India, Brazil, Canada, Australia, and the US. Team members come from all parts of the world; Norway, Denmark, Brazil, Canada and more to spread their style, shred the Nar, and share a strong positive message.
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Columbia Pregnancy Center
The Columbia Pregnancy Center provides practical, emotional, and spiritual help to those facing unplanned pregnancies.
All of our services are free of charge: Pregnancy tests
Pregnancy options counseling
Parenting and pregnancy information
Community referalls
Maternity & baby essentials
Post-abortion counseling and education
Abstinence education
Earn While You Learn Program
Bible Studies
contact us at:
1510 St.Helens St., Ste. A
PO Box 344
St.Helens, OR 97051
cpc@colcenter.org
www.columbiapregnancycenter.com
Camp Emerald Forest is an interdenominational forest retreat just outside of St. Helens, Oregon.
Amenities include:
Little Bear Lodge--sleeps 20
Wilark Lodge:--sleeps
Inside:Dining Room, 2 pianos, VCR/DVD, Overheard projector, and books on tape library
Indoor play area: Ping Pong, Air Hockey, Pool Table, Puzzles, and Games
Emerald Lake Amenities: Paddle boat, Bird watching, and Swimming
Ballfield: Volley ball, Horses shoes, and soft ball of course!
9 Holes of golf available too!
Contact Florence and Eric at
26000 Pittsburg Rd.
St.Helens, OR 97051
503-397-4226/503-397-4999
1-866-396-4226
email: emeraldforest@colcenter.org
www.CampEmeraldForest.org
The goal of Nursing Home Ministries is to reach out to adult care facilities in America with the love of our Lord. We take the words of Matthew 25:40 as guiding words from your Lord.
"Inasmuch as you have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, you have done it unto me."
It is our goal to share the Gospel with those needing salvation and to uplift and encourage those who have a relationship with the Lord. Residents in senior care facilities face new challenges which can be difficult for many of them.
We want to be there with God's love. One in five adults over the age of 65 will spend some part of their remaining years in a senior care facility. We don't want them forgotten.
Alma Steinhauer
Nursing Home Ministries, Inc.
12350 SE Main St. Portland, OR 97233
503.408.8535
Stephan & Satomi Sakamoto
Stephen & Satomi Sakamoto: Kobe , Japan
The Sakamoto Family have been in Japan for the past ten years, and living in Kobe for the past eight years. Stephen was raised in Hawaii, graduated from Oregon State University and Multnomah Biblical Seminary. Satomi was born and raised in Japan, graduated from college in Japan with a degree in English and Education. Jessica, their oldest daughter will be a high school senior this fall, while Jennifer their younger daughter will be a high school sophomore. Jessi and Jenni completed Elementary and Junior High School in the Japanese Public School System before entering their current English International School.
Both Jessi and Jenni help every Sunday morning with the children God sends to their Sunday School and Adult Chapel time. Without their help the parents with small and young children probably would not come because there would be no one to tend to them during the chapel time for adults!
Their family is starting a Japanese church in their home. The church plant is four years old. Through various meetings of outreach, they are making contact with many children and adults. These include: Conversational English Classes for adults and children, Parenting Classes for young mothers, Marriage meetings for couples, Bible & Baking Club meetings for housewives, weekly Public Elementary School English Teaching, weekday Church School (Sunday School type meetings) for children, and Sunday Morning Sunday School for children and Adult Sunday Chapel (church) meetings.
Stephen & Satomi Sakamoto
stephensakamoto@hotmail.com
Mark Scrivener Ministries
Mark & Patty Scrivener
Both Mark and Patty have doctorates in Theology and Missions.
They have been called to take the Gospel into Mexico—often into places that others will not go. They set up Bible schools to equip pastors in their ministries. They also run a Bible school in Odessa Texas.
During their ministry they have witnessed many miraculous healings including—a woman with Parkinson’s disease, a woman with cataracts, a deaf-mute Gypsy, and a man with a heart condition.
Isaiah 35:3-7 strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees. Say to those who are fearful-hearted, “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God; He will come and save you.” Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped. Then the lame shall leap like a deer, and the tongue of the dumb sing.
Contact them at:
Mark & Patty Scrivener
PO Box 7783
Odessa, Tx 79760
432-230-2524
msministriesinc.com
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