A Woman and Child added into God’s Kingdom

Psalms 16:11 says “You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence with eternal pleasures at your right hand."

I am learning what Psalms 16:11 means and how God is applying it to my walk with Him.

While I was involved in a women’s conference in Mogiri, Sudan, I planned to speak about “Evangelism: How to win the World for Christ,” God had other plans for that day.  I stepped outside to help with a crowd of curious children huddled around the church. I started by teaching them a song with hand motions, they loved it! In the crowd of the children there was a small boy, probably no more than 6 years old, wearing a "charm" (these are amulets given by witchdoctors or traditional healers invoking demons to "protect" the child) around his neck.  God spoke to my heart, so I called for his mother to come. God opened her heart and after I shared Christ with her I led her in the sinner’s prayer! She closed by cutting the charm off the boy! Praise the Lord! God planned for me to reach out and share His message with this woman, how amazing is that since my message was about evangelism! What an amazing picture God showed all of us about sharing the joy of sharing His truth!

~ Alison Jalinski, FRMA Missionary Intern in Sudan ~

Nimules makeshift Mountaintop

“And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray; and when the evening was come, he was there alone.”  Matt. 14:23

This isn’t exactly a mountaintop, but in a bind, any ol’ truck will do.  Joseph and Godfrey spend some time in fellowship on their makeshift mountain at the Nimule compound.

China Update

It’s often very difficult to know whether or not we have offended our hosts in any way.  The line that one might cross is always open to interpretation.  Depending on who is in town and their security concerns or a pending national holiday might increase the scrutiny we are under.  Very little gets said directly so we must do our best to react immediately to any kind of warning we might receive.  We want to be an asset to the community, not a thorn in the side of authority.  Right now we are going through what seems an inordinately long period of scrutiny. We have curtailed anything that anyone might be opposed to.  Kid’s Club has been halted as well as the Coffee Club.  We don’t think these are the problem but we want to be safe.  We expect to resume both when things settle down.  We hope to be here a long time.  We have a son that requires our presence.  We are doing our best to adopt him but as the law stands that is impossible.  Next month we will have a home inspection as part of meeting eligibility requirements for adoption and that along with the recent concerns is adding a lot of stress.  The next couple of months, as we head to the end of the term are going to be long and probably difficult.  I’m sure we will survive but things are a bit nerve wracking.  Thank you for keeping us lifted.


In the vine, Tim and the clan

REMINDER: come meet Pastor and Chaplain James Olal of Sudan!

This is your chance to meet Chaplain and Pastor James Olal of Nimule, Sudan!

We will have a door prize , appetizers, beverages, and silent auction items to raise support for the ministry!

Also, just recently confirmed is a very honorable "mystery guest"!!!  So, buy tickets and come enjoy the fun, eat the food, support the ministry, and meet our African guests!

For more info on this event coming up, visit:
http://www.frmusa.org/meetandgreet

James Olal, First Snow Day!

James Olal's first time in the snow in Alaska!

James, Wes and Wes Sr. overlooking Seven Glaciers at Alyeska in Alaska

FRM's IT Guy, Upgraded

We’d like to introduce you to "Sir IT Guy of Computerlot"

That’s right, Drew Darrow our very own IT guy passed his first CompTIA test last Friday!  He arrived at work on Monday morning ready to take on the day and any and all computer problems that needed fixin’!  Drew’s outfit reflects the seriousness with which he takes his job saving us from crashed servers, viruses and spam, oh my!

Congratulations, Drew.  We knew you could do it!

REMINDER: come meet Pastor and Chaplain James Olal of Sudan!

This is your chance to meet Chaplain and Pastor James Olal of Nimule, Sudan!

For more info on this event coming up, visit:
http://www.frmusa.org/meetandgreet

Children's Ministry in Nimule

Chaplain Meet and Greet Stateside!

This is your chance to meet Chaplain and Pastor James Olal of Nimule, Sudan!

For more info on this event coming up, visit:
http://www.frmusa.org/meetandgreet