{"id":1978,"date":"2018-03-21T15:04:43","date_gmt":"2018-03-21T15:04:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/?p=1978"},"modified":"2018-03-21T15:08:03","modified_gmt":"2018-03-21T15:08:03","slug":"presley-newsletter-march-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/presley-newsletter-march-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Presley Newsletter: March 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

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ELI Project<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Sharing the Gospel by providing help and comfort to families with special needs.<\/em><\/p>\n

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We are \u201cdoing life\u201d with those who we are reaching. In the first photo to the left, we are enjoying a concert in the park with our friends, Rhi and Jon. Our God is a God of relationship. Through Jesus, God opened the door for us to be in relationship with Him. Now we have the great opportunity to share His love with others through not only telling them about Jesus, but also through sharing His love with them in our actions and through sharing our lives. Photo 1<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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The second photo to the left shows Stephanie training a missions team that came from Brussels to help us with a summer outreach to families with special needs. She is explaining the do\u2019s and don’ts of how to interact with special needs children; communicating some simple truths that break down the walls between these families and the church. Breaking the walls is not difficult, it just takes love and acceptance. photo 2<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Men’s & Women’s Connect<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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The third photo to the left shows Todd with some of the dads. Having a son or daughter with a special need can be difficult for a father. Having others who can personally relate is a huge blessing. Men’s Connect is a time of sharing a laugh, a meal, and faith in Christ Jesus. photo 3<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

On a monthly basis, Stephanie hosts a Mom\u2019s Night. The agenda is to create a fun loving, Holy Spirit infused atmosphere, where these moms can \u201clet their hair down\u201d and laugh a lot. These moms live intense lives. Before the night ends, Stephanie prays for each mom. They leave with a lighter heart, filled with greater peace, and with more curiosity about our faith.<\/p>\n

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Due to the complications and difficulties faced by families with special needs, life can get pretty intense. A Luau Party, where families with special<\/p>\n

needs can have fun and set aside worries for a day, is one way we have shared the love of Jesus recently. photo 4<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

ELI Project has created an environment where families can enjoy themselves with the assurance that their child is being well cared for.<\/p>\n

\"\"ELI Project and LifePoint Church have come up with a great system so that parents with special needs children can bring their families to church where their child will be well looked after by a trained \u201cBUDDY.\u201d<\/p>\n

By the simple act of our church making a few concessions, families who could not come to church before<\/p>\n

are now able to attend church for the first time. photo 5<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Presley Family Update<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Adam is doing well and enjoying college life at Emanuel College in Georgia. He is a member of the Student Senate, Players, and majoring in Graphic Design. He is growing spiritually and soon to be 20 years old!<\/p>\n

Isabella has completed Level 1 apprenticeship in hairdressing. This summer, she will attend an intensive discipleship program and is currently seeking the Lord regarding His plans for her future.<\/p>\n

Eli is growing, learning, and happy. His speech is becoming more clear. His vocabulary is increasing. He now has a placement in the local special needs school. This is a school packed with the latest in technology and a staff with specialized training to teach life skills to kids like Eli.<\/p>\n

Summer Jane is now in a school with a Christian ethos. This is the primary school that Adam and Isabella attended years ago and the venue where we founded ELI Project. Summer Jane is already making good friends and progressing in her education.<\/p>\n

Prayer Requests<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u2022Funds to continue serving these families<\/strong><\/em>
\n \u2022Local helpers to catch the vision and volunteer their time, both with Family Nights and for the “BUDDY” system at church<\/strong><\/em>
\n \u2022Health for our family in all aspects: mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health<\/strong><\/em>
\n \u2022Pray for Adam and Bella, as they grow into adulthood, that they develop keen ears for the Lord\u2019s guidance<\/strong><\/em>
\n \u2022Pray for Eli\u2019s heart, skin, digestive system, and that he settles into school well<\/strong><\/em>
\n \u2022Pray for Summer Jane\u2019s peace and joy<\/strong><\/em>
\n \u2022Pray for Todd and Steph specifically to have wisdom as parents and ministers<\/strong><\/em>
\n \u2022Pray for the families who attend ELI Project Family Nights, that the Lord will prepare their hearts to hear the gospel<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Todd, Stephanie, Adam, Isabella,
\nEli and Summer Jane<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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\u00a1GUAUU! \u00a1\u00a1\u00a1LA IGLESIA SE VUELVE IMPRESIONANTE !!! HERMOSOS PIES, ALFOMBRAS, AIRE ACONDICIONADO, HERMOSO P\u00daLPURA Y VENTANAS MANUFACTURADAS ...<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

El primer servicio de la iglesia en los Estados Unidos es normalmente un choque cultural para nosotros despu\u00e9s de estar en \u00c1frica durante tres a\u00f1os. Muchas de nuestras iglesias en el sur de \u00c1frica tienen pisos de concreto, sin techos, ventanas b\u00e1sicas, ba\u00f1os exteriores, sin aire acondicionado y p\u00falpitos artesanales hechos con madera de desecho. Sin embargo, las personas all\u00ed est\u00e1n llenas del gozo del Se\u00f1or: danzar, cantar y dar testimonio de la provisi\u00f3n y la grandeza de Dios.<\/p>\r\n

\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

GRADUACI\u00d3N Y BODA<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Un punto culminante de nuestro permiso ha sido asistir a la graduaci\u00f3n de la escuela secundaria de nuestra nieta, Shaan Delport. \"\"<\/a> Otro ha sido que Joe se haya casado con nuestro nieto, Trysten Delport, y su bella novia, Rachel Lowry Delport.<\/p>\r\n

NUESTRO VIAJE MISIONERO<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

La \u00fanica cosa que ha sostenido nuestro viaje como misioneros es el llamado de Dios. Durante veintinueve a\u00f1os, hemos experimentado la gu\u00eda y direcci\u00f3n de Dios en nuestras vidas. \u00c9l nunca nos ha fallado, independientemente de los desaf\u00edos que hemos tenido que enfrentar. Los catorce a\u00f1os que pasamos en Zimbabwe fueron muy gratificantes ya que invertimos en la vida de l\u00edderes, personas y ni\u00f1os. Fue durante ese tiempo, Dios nos llam\u00f3 al centro y norte de Mozambique a un pa\u00eds destrozado y personas heridas, que hab\u00edan sufrido 17 a\u00f1os de guerra civil. Este fue uno de los momentos m\u00e1s gratificantes de nuestro ministerio, ya que las personas recibieron a Jes\u00fas como su ancla.<\/p>\r\n

Nos pidieron que nos mudemos en 2002 para servir como Directores Regionales para \u00c1frica del Sur, supervisando el trabajo en seis pa\u00edses. En los \u00faltimos 15 a\u00f1os, hemos experimentado un movimiento fenomenal de Dios en esta regi\u00f3n. Los siguientes son algunos de los puntos destacados recientes:<\/p>\r\n

\u2022 La APS sudafricana estableci\u00f3 su duod\u00e9cima conferencia en 2016<\/p>\r\n

\u2022 La Conferencia General de Botswana tuvo una exitosa conferencia anual de 2017 en Mahalapye, Botswana. Est\u00e1n planeando comenzar dos conferencias nuevas.<\/p>\r\n

\u2022 El programa de capacitaci\u00f3n de liderazgo ISOM (Escuela Internacional de Ministerio) ha sido muy efectivo en nuestra iglesia en Francistown, Botswana. Tambi\u00e9n se est\u00e1 estableciendo en otras \u00e1reas del pa\u00eds.<\/p>\r\n

\u2022 En junio de 2016, celebramos la dedicaci\u00f3n de nuestra iglesia en Maputo, Mozambique. La iglesia ya tiene 300 personas presentes y est\u00e1 creciendo.<\/p>\r\n\u2022 En noviembre, 21 estudiantes se graduaron de Advance School of Ministry en Lilongwe,\r\n

NUESTRO VIAJE MISIONERO CONTINU\u00d3<\/p>\r\n

\u2022 La capacitaci\u00f3n de DCPI est\u00e1 funcionando bien en Sud\u00e1frica. La mayor\u00eda de las conferencias han participado en los programas de capacitaci\u00f3n con buenos resultados.<\/p>\r\n

\u2022 Varios equipos de EE. UU. Han visitado Mozambique a lo largo de los a\u00f1os.<\/p>\r\n

\u2022 Joe realiz\u00f3 numerosos eventos de capacitaci\u00f3n de liderazgo en iglesias y conferencias durante todo el a\u00f1o.<\/p>\r\n

\u2022 La Conferencia General de Sud\u00e1frica ha estado trabajando arduamente para establecer el programa de capacitaci\u00f3n ISOM, que comenzar\u00e1 a principios de 2017. Cada una de las 12 conferencias se ha comprometido a que al menos cinco iglesias participen en el programa. Esto significa que habr\u00e1 60 centros de capacitaci\u00f3n.<\/p>\r\n

\u2022 La Conferencia del Sur de Mozambique licenci\u00f3 a 22 l\u00edderes j\u00f3venes, y los desafi\u00f3 a convertirse en plantadores de iglesias en las ciudades y pueblos de la regi\u00f3n.<\/p>\r\n

\u2022 Swazilandia ha visto un crecimiento fenomenal de la iglesia. En ocho a\u00f1os, nuestros misioneros sudafricanos, el reverendo Xolani y Thembeka Ngema, han plantado seis iglesias. Est\u00e1n apuntando a Manzini, la segunda ciudad m\u00e1s grande de Swazilandia para plantar la pr\u00f3xima iglesia.<\/p>\r\n

SOLICITUD ESPECIAL<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Necesitamos soporte mensual adicional para permitirnos regresar al campo. Si puede contribuir a nuestro ministerio en el sur de \u00c1frica, lo apreciaremos mucho.<\/p>\r\n

Puede contactarnos en: joedelportwmm@aol.com o 864-999-0148.<\/p>\r\n

\u00a1\u00a1\u00a1GRACIAS POR TU APOYO!!!<\/p>\r\nJoe y Maggie Delport","author_name":"","jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/photo-1-e1521642944548.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pb62Ar-vU","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1978","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/21"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1978"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1978\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1979"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1978"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1978"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1978"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}