{"id":2080,"date":"2018-05-09T14:43:36","date_gmt":"2018-05-09T14:43:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/?p=2080"},"modified":"2018-05-09T14:43:36","modified_gmt":"2018-05-09T14:43:36","slug":"bamba-newsletter-may-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/bamba-newsletter-may-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Bamba Newsletter: May 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Greetings from Japan!<\/p>\n<p>We are excited about the things God is doing in Japan and are privileged to have you working with us through your continued prayers and support.<\/p>\n<p>In February, Justin and Hiro had the opportunity to go on a medical missions trip to India. The trip was taken with an international team, with members from America, the Philippines, and Japan. We were delighted to involve our Japanese church. The church donated hundreds of reading glasses to give out at the clinics. When we told our Sunday School children that Hiro and Justin would be going to India to tell the children there about Jesus, they wanted to help too. They made many origami birds and stars, as well as donated origami paper to give the Indian children at the clinics. The Indian children were thrilled to receive the gifts from the Japanese children. Pray with us that God will continue to move in the hearts of our Japanese church members to have a heart for reaching the nations.<\/p>\n<p>We held several Easter outreaches this year. Easter has recently been emerging in Japan, but only as a commercial catalyst for stores to sell more product. Many of the Japanese have no idea what Easter is. We are excited for the opportunity to share the true reason we celebrate Easter. We held an Easter workshop for ladies to come and make a special Easter craft and hear the Easter message followed by a potluck. We also had an Easter service and egg hunt for the kids in Sunday School. Everyone had a great time and was able to hear the message of the love, life, and forgiveness that the cross and resurrection bring.<\/p>\n<p>Olivia just finished her ballet recital. She is always smiling whether on stage or off. Her fellow dancers, as well as the guests, always comment on the joy her smile exuberates. None of her friends<br \/>\nhave ever met another Christian before and have no idea what Christianity is. Through her smile, however, Olivia has been able to share the joy she has in Christ with her friends and their families. Hiro\u2019s parents also came up from Kyoto, 300 miles west of where we live, to see Olivia\u2019s recital. We were happy to have another opportunity to share God\u2019s love with them through our interactions while they were here. Please continue to pray for Olivia\u2019s friends as well as Hiro\u2019s parents that they will come to know the love of Christ in a personal way.<\/p>\n<p>While Hiro\u2019s parents were here, Hunter had a swim competition that they were also able to watch. None of Hunter\u2019s friends have ever met another Christian or heard of Jesus either. Hunter used the Easter holiday as an opportunity to give an Easter tract to all of his teammates. Hunter also has a reputation for being friendly and helpful to everyone at his swim school, regardless of age or level. We are praying Hunter\u2019s joyful servant attitude will point his friends and their families to Christ.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you again for your faithful partnership. We are honored and blessed to be able to work with you to fulfill the monumental task of spreading the Gospel around the world!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/05\/a-Hindu-lady-trying-out-reading-glasses-at-a-medical-clinic.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2081\" src=\"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/05\/a-Hindu-lady-trying-out-reading-glasses-at-a-medical-clinic-300x202.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/05\/Japanese-Sunday-School-Kids-preparing-origami-gifts-for-Indian-Kids.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2084\" src=\"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/05\/Japanese-Sunday-School-Kids-preparing-origami-gifts-for-Indian-Kids-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/05\/Japanese-Sunday-School-Kids-preparing-origami-gifts-for-Indian-Kids-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/05\/Japanese-Sunday-School-Kids-preparing-origami-gifts-for-Indian-Kids-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/05\/Japanese-Sunday-School-Kids-preparing-origami-gifts-for-Indian-Kids-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/05\/Japanese-Sunday-School-Kids-preparing-origami-gifts-for-Indian-Kids-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/05\/Hindu-children-receiving-origami-gifts-from-Japanese-children.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2082\" src=\"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/05\/Hindu-children-receiving-origami-gifts-from-Japanese-children-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/05\/Hindu-children-receiving-origami-gifts-from-Japanese-children-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/05\/Hindu-children-receiving-origami-gifts-from-Japanese-children-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/05\/Hunter-sharing-the-love-of-Jesus-at-his-swimming-competition.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2083\" src=\"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/05\/Hunter-sharing-the-love-of-Jesus-at-his-swimming-competition-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/05\/Hunter-sharing-the-love-of-Jesus-at-his-swimming-competition-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/05\/Hunter-sharing-the-love-of-Jesus-at-his-swimming-competition-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/05\/Hunter-sharing-the-love-of-Jesus-at-his-swimming-competition.jpg 1564w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Your Missionaries to Japan,<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Hiro, Eryn, Justin, Ax, Hunter, and Olivia Bamba<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Greetings from Japan! We are excited about the things God is doing in Japan and are privileged to have you working with us through your continued prayers and support. 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HERMOSOS PIES, ALFOMBRAS, AIRE ACONDICIONADO, HERMOSO P\u00daLPURA Y VENTANAS MANUFACTURADAS ...<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">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<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><strong>GRADUACI\u00d3N Y BODA<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">Un punto culminante de nuestro permiso ha sido asistir a la graduaci\u00f3n de la escuela secundaria de nuestra nieta, Shaan Delport. <a href=\"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/Delport-3.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1694 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/Delport-3-235x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"235\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a> Otro ha sido que Joe se haya casado con nuestro nieto, Trysten Delport, y su bella novia, Rachel Lowry Delport.<\/p>\r\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><strong>NUESTRO VIAJE MISIONERO<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">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<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">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<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">\u2022 La APS sudafricana estableci\u00f3 su duod\u00e9cima conferencia en 2016<\/p>\r\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">\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<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">\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<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">\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<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">NUESTRO VIAJE MISIONERO CONTINU\u00d3<\/p>\r\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">\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<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">\u2022 Varios equipos de EE. UU. Han visitado Mozambique a lo largo de los a\u00f1os.<\/p>\r\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">\u2022 Joe realiz\u00f3 numerosos eventos de capacitaci\u00f3n de liderazgo en iglesias y conferencias durante todo el a\u00f1o.<\/p>\r\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">\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<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">\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<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">\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<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><strong>SOLICITUD ESPECIAL<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">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<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">Puede contactarnos en: joedelportwmm@aol.com o 864-999-0148.<\/p>\r\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">\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\/05\/a-Hindu-lady-trying-out-reading-glasses-at-a-medical-clinic-e1525876879483.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pb62Ar-xy","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2080","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=2080"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2080\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2081"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2080"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2080"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2080"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}