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\"Bjorn<\/a><\/p>\n

DEAR FRIENDS,<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Our hearts are broken at the loss of life and the number of people still missing due to the recent floods that hit here in East Belgium and Western Germany.<\/p>\n

Last week, on our last day of vacation, we received a prayer request by text message. A friend was stranded on the sixth floor of his apartment building. Within the text was a picture of flooding waters raging below, carrying debris and even a car. We learned that helicopters were rescuing people on the rooftops above.<\/p>\n

After praying, we watched the news as the devastation unfolded. We learned our church building and its surrounding neighborhood were flooding when the Vesdre River, here in Eupen, rose from one foot to over nine feet within the space of a few hours. Praise God; residents were warned, but they had very little time to evacuate.<\/p>\n

We returned home as soon as we could. We knew this was an important time and opportunity for us as a new and small fellowship of believers. We knew we had to reach out to our neighbors in practical ways - providing emergency supplies, helping with the clean-up, and sharing hope despite the devastation around us.<\/p>\n

Once the waters receded and officials deemed the area safe enough to enter, we saw just how bad things really were. Many of the streets and sidewalks are broken up. Debris was everywhere. First-floor businesses, homes, and our church were damaged badly. Several homes and businesses will even need to be demolished.<\/p>\n

\"Disaster<\/a><\/p>\n

THIS IS US ~ PEOPLE OF PROMISE<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Belgium<\/a>The City of Eupen was very organized. Immediately, the clean-up began. Many people from Eupen and surrounding towns came to help. A pastor friend from Aachen came with two teens to help with the clean-up. Pastor Bill and Gretchen Schwartz, along with others from our Brussels and Antwerp churches, came bringing LOTS of drinks and supplies to pass out in the community.<\/p>\n

Mostly though, we all worked! Homes had to be cleared out. Our church had to be emptied. Big piles of wet muddy furniture, appliances, flooring, and debris lined the streets. The piles needed to be thrown into containers, and then the city hauled them away. It was amazing how much could be accomplished in one day!<\/p>\n

The military has now set up tents in the parking lot in front of our church. The relief center is there also. People can come and get food and drinks, fruit, canned goods, etc. As a church, we will still provide drinks and baked goods. Today there was a need for headgear flashlights - and Pastor Bill bought all he could find and brought them to the relief center! As immediate help dwindles, the local church still plans to continue outreach.<\/p>\n

We hope to provide food, water, and welcome home boxes when residents begin moving back into their homes. Please pray for open hearts and opportunities to share Jesus Christ and the promises that we have in Him!<\/p>\n

The inside of our building was destroyed. It will take months to rebuild. We have secured a temporary meeting place, and we are looking forward to our worship services this Sunday!<\/p>\n

We lost almost everything. We did have flood insurance, but it will not cover all of our losses.<\/p>\n

Would you prayerfully consider making a donation to help in the ongoing outreach and relaunch of our Eupen church? We would appreciate that so much!<\/p>\n

Thank you for your faithful prayers and financial support.<\/p>\n

If you would like to make a special donation to Belgium Disaster Outreach & Relaunch of the Eupen church plant, please use the Belgium Eupen Church Plant project #37103P<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Love,<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

MARK & JEANNIE MCCLUNG<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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DEAR FRIENDS, Our hearts are broken at the loss of life and the number of people still missing due to the recent floods that hit here in East Belgium and…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":4284,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[29,1,4],"tags":[407,309,191,158,31],"class_list":{"0":"post-4283","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-missionary-newsletters","8":"category-uncategorized","9":"category-world-missions","10":"tag-407","11":"tag-july","12":"tag-mark-jeannie-mcclung","13":"tag-mcclung","14":"tag-missionary-newsletter","15":"entry"},"title_es":"Bolet\u00edn de McClung: mayo de 2020","content_es":"

\u00a1Gracias por su amor, oraciones y generoso apoyo misionero!<\/em><\/strong><\/span> <\/b><\/h2>

QUERIDOS AMIGOS,<\/span><\/strong> <\/p>

Es primavera en Alemania, todo vuelve a ser verde y el ciclo de la vida comienza de nuevo. Al igual que usted y las personas de todo el mundo, nos enfrentamos a nuevos desaf\u00edos para adaptarnos a la pandemia del virus Corona. Nuestra oraci\u00f3n por ti es: "Que Dios te prospere y te mantenga en buena salud, incluso mientras prospera tu alma". <\/p>

Aunque ha estado en vigor una orden de quedarse en casa, el gobierno alem\u00e1n permite a las personas salir afuera para necesidades esenciales como alimentos, combustible e incluso ejercicio (por supuesto, entendiendo que seguir\u00e1 las regulaciones de distanciamiento social). <\/p>

EVANGELISMO EN BICICLETA<\/strong><\/span> <\/p>

Una cosa que disfruto hacer es lo que llamo "Evangelismo en bicicleta". Justo detr\u00e1s de nuestro apartamento hay un carril bici que recorre 75 millas a lo largo de una antigua l\u00ednea de ferrocarril. Cientos de personas viajan en esta avenida todos los d\u00edas. Mientras conduc\u00eda por la avenida, Dios me ha dado la oportunidad de compartir el evangelio con muchos ciclistas que se han detenido a descansar en el camino. Ofrezco orar por la gente y luego darles un "Evangelio de Juan". Esta buena semilla, creo, caer\u00e1 en buenos corazones y producir\u00e1 fe en Cristo. \u00a1Su Palabra no volver\u00e1 vac\u00eda! <\/p>

\"Evangelizaci\u00f3n<\/a> <\/p>

ESTUDIO B\u00cdBLICO PARA REFUGIADOS EN B\u00c9LGICA<\/span><\/strong> <\/p>

En enero comenzamos un estudio b\u00edblico semanal con una pareja paquistan\u00ed que vive en un centro de refugiados de la Cruz Roja en nuestra ciudad objetivo, Eupen, B\u00e9lgica. Antes del encierro, cada jueves, ten\u00edamos momentos preciosos para conocernos, comer juntos, estudiar la Palabra y orar juntos. Las fronteras de B\u00e9lgica se cerraron a mediados de marzo. Como vivimos en Alemania, ahora no podemos cruzar la frontera para estar juntos. Continuamos alentando y compartiendo devocionales y escrituras a trav\u00e9s de Internet y esperamos que se levanten las restricciones y estemos juntos nuevamente. <\/p>

LA ESQUINA DE JEANNIE ~
BELLEZA PARA LAS CENIZAS - DIFUSI\u00d3N EN EL DISTRITO DE LA LUZ ROJA<\/span><\/strong> <\/p>

El barrio rojo de Aquisgr\u00e1n ha estado cerrado durante m\u00e1s de un mes. Algunas de las mujeres regresaron a sus pa\u00edses de origen para estar con sus familias durante este tiempo de distanciamiento social. <\/p>

Sin embargo, muchos otros est\u00e1n encerrados con sus proxenetas, donde contin\u00faan siendo explotados en l\u00ednea y se ven obligados a trabajar en lugares y situaciones horribles e inseguras. Muchas ni\u00f1as son alojadas juntas, obligadas a trabajar, por lo que est\u00e1n expuestas a enfermedades y abusos. Ore por su seguridad y salud, f\u00edsica, emocional y espiritualmente. <\/p>

LANZAMIENTO DE UN NUEVO ALCANCE EN L\u00cdNEA<\/span><\/strong> <\/p>

"Si los clientes pueden encontrar mujeres publicitando en Internet, \u00a1nosotros tambi\u00e9n podemos!" Incluso antes de la pandemia, ha habido un aumento en la publicidad en l\u00ednea para la prostituci\u00f3n. En febrero, Jeannie asisti\u00f3 a un "Taller de divulgaci\u00f3n en l\u00ednea" para aprender c\u00f3mo los dem\u00e1s son efectivos usando herramientas modernas que tenemos a nuestra disposici\u00f3n (computadora, Internet y mensajes de texto por tel\u00e9fono) Escuchamos de formas exitosas de comunicarnos eficazmente con las damas, organizar horarios \/ formas para luego reunirse con ellas, dar una canasta de regalos y compartir el amor de Cristo. <\/p>

FIN DE SEMANA "CONSTRUYENDO UN ALTAR"<\/span><\/strong> <\/p>

En marzo, antes del cierre, pudimos organizar dos eventos especiales para mujeres. Nuestra oradora invitada, Barb Swanson, Victory Church OKC, nos anim\u00f3 y desafi\u00f3 a cada uno de nosotros a trav\u00e9s de la Palabra de Dios y con su propio testimonio de lucha y superaci\u00f3n victoriosa de los desaf\u00edos que todos enfrentamos. \u00a1Fue un momento muy especial para todos! Gracias por sus oraciones durante el "Caronatime". Esto tambi\u00e9n pasar\u00e1. \u00a1Recuerda que eres un vencedor a trav\u00e9s de Cristo que te fortalece! <\/p>

\"Foto<\/a> <\/p>

En \u00e9l, <\/p>

Mark Jeannie y Jack <\/p>

C\u00d3MO APOYAR LOS McCLUNGS:<\/span><\/strong> <\/p>

Si desea hacer una donaci\u00f3n especial y \/ o unirse a nuestro equipo de soporte mensual, no dude en iniciar sesi\u00f3n y donar a trav\u00e9s de la siguiente p\u00e1gina web: https:\/\/give.iphc.org\/mcclung-mark O env\u00ede cheques a: IPHC Ministerios de Misiones Mundiales, PO Box 12609, Oklahoma City, OK. 73157. <\/p>

MARQUE SU APOYO:<\/span><\/strong> <\/p>

\u2022 Soporte de McClungs 34051S \u2022 Regalo de McClungs 34051G \u2022 Ministerio de McClungs 34051M <\/p>

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