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Hello wonderful friends and family,<\/p>\n

Firstly, I pray that this update finds you well! Secondly, let me apologize for how long it has taken for me to send this update. Things have been busy, but I am excited to share with you all the Lord has been doing and all He has allowed me to be a part of these past months.<\/p>\n

Great Commission Conference in The Netherlands<\/h3>\n

In February, I was blessed to help facilitate and participate in a Great Commission Conference led by Jim Eby. We gathered with leaders from seven countries across Europe. This training held so much for us as we continue becoming more equipped at discipling individuals and lead discipling ministries. To say I left challenged would be an understatement. It was also so special to have that time to build relationships with these leaders from across Europe as we take on and walk out the Great Commission on our own, and together! We are already planning for our Phase Two meeting this fall.<\/p>\n

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The Link Coffee House<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

This year, we have seen huge growth at The Link! We have been putting in effort to grow our presence online, meaning I\u2019ve had to get comfortable being on camera, which is not my favorite, but all for the cause. These efforts have helped us gain new customers and reach the financial goals we have been praying for since our opening. We have also branched into some additional community outreaches from the Link such as hosting a Homework Hub for students once a week and hosting a community group every month.<\/p>\n

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European missions can be slow, and Coffee House Ministry is a long-game ministry based on relationships built over time. The most exciting thing, and a huge testimony, I can share is that several of our regulars, who are unchurched\/agnostic\/part of lgbtq+ community, have started wanting to have conversations about the Lord. In the past few months I have had the opportunity to share what I believe, who Jesus is, why I read my Bible, what a church is, how faith is important to me, etc., all because of the questions they have been asking. Through relationships and time investment with them, they are welcoming me to share the truth of the Lord with them, and it's the most incredible thing in the world! Please be in prayer with me that the Lord will continue to open these doors and give me the wisdom and favor to share Him with them!<\/p>\n

Compassion Church Bridgend<\/h3>\n

Being asked to be a part of the leadership team at the local church has been such a journey, and ultimately, an answer to prayer. A couple of months ago, the Lord reminded me of the years I asked to have the community of a home church again. Being a part of this team continues to be such an intentional blessing from the Lord. The people challenge me, encourage me, and help me continue as we work together to serve the Lord and reach the people of Bridgend.<\/p>\n

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

Our church is situated in the heart of our town, and, because of this, we are in constant spiritual warfare. We often say that we have made camp in an area that the enemy claimed and he\u2019s not happy about it. We deal with a lot, but God is so good, and He knew what He was doing when He brought this team together.<\/p>\n

Connect Groups<\/h3>\n

I took on a connect group at the close of last year, and meeting with these ladies has become the highlight of my week. Gathering to talk about the Word, diving into studies together, tackling hard conversations, crying together, praying together; it's one of the most beautiful things I have ever gotten to be a part of. We are walking together and seeking the Lord together, and I am thankful for it every time we meet!<\/p>\n

Thank you all for your continued prayer and support. I am anxiously expectant for all the Lord is doing. We are in a season of brainstorming more ways to reach this lost area and be the true hands and feet of Jesus, as well as ways to help disciple our body of believers to go further with the Lord.<\/p>\n

My love and prayers to you all!<\/p>\n

Janene Wooten<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Hello wonderful friends and family, Firstly, I pray that this update finds you well! Secondly, let me apologize for how long it has taken for me to send this update….<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":38,"featured_media":6191,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","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":[275,552,31,89,117],"class_list":{"0":"post-6188","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-janene-wooten","11":"tag-june-2024","12":"tag-missionary-newsletter","13":"tag-wales","14":"tag-wooten","15":"entry"},"title_es":"Crook Newsletter: junio de 2019","content_es":"

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\u00a1Saludos!<\/span><\/h2>\r\nEstamos a mediados de 2019, y estoy muy agradecido de ser parte de lo que Dios est\u00e1 haciendo a trav\u00e9s de la Iglesia Vida en Jes\u00fas en la ciudad de Baguio y Asia con los Ministerios People to People. Disfruta leyendo estos testimonios.<\/span>\r\n

Signos de vida<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\"Se\u00f1ales de vida\" es el ministerio sordo a trav\u00e9s de la Iglesia Vida en Jes\u00fas que comenz\u00f3 hace varios a\u00f1os. Los domingos por la ma\u00f1ana, sus sillas est\u00e1n dispuestas en una secci\u00f3n espec\u00edfica de la iglesia. Como con cualquier ministerio, hay altibajos; la excitaci\u00f3n alcanza su punto m\u00e1ximo y se disipa y la asistencia disminuye. Este ha sido el caso con este ministerio durante los \u00faltimos a\u00f1os. Esa secci\u00f3n puede tener uno o dos sordos y, los domingos, los \u00fanicos son los int\u00e9rpretes.<\/span>\r\n\r\nLa parte sorprendente de este ministerio es que la iglesia siempre ha tenido miembros dispuestos a aprender el lenguaje de se\u00f1as, incluso si no ven\u00eda nadie. Despu\u00e9s de uno de los servicios dominicales, en la primera parte del a\u00f1o, sent\u00ed que el Se\u00f1or dec\u00eda \"re\u00fana a los int\u00e9rpretes y ore\". Les pregunt\u00e9 qu\u00e9 esperaban y por qu\u00e9 estaban all\u00ed. Cada uno comparti\u00f3 que cre\u00edan que Dios estaba haciendo y har\u00eda algo en la comunidad sorda. Nuestra oraci\u00f3n fue: \"Dios, si necesitas dejar morir este ministerio, si necesitas hacer algo totalmente diferente, no nos importa, pero reconocemos que este ministerio es tuyo. Entonces, depende de usted resucitarlo y darle vida \".<\/span>\r\n\r\nUnas semanas despu\u00e9s, una de las ex asistentes y su prometido se presentaron en nuestra oficina pidiendo asesoramiento prematrimonial. A trav\u00e9s de esa sesi\u00f3n, se restableci\u00f3 una relaci\u00f3n anterior que tuvimos con una escuela para sordos. En los \u00faltimos dos meses, 15 han aceptado a Jes\u00fas como su Salvador y son fieles a su estudio b\u00edblico a mitad de semana. Dios est\u00e1 dando vida nuevamente a este ministerio.<\/span>\r\n

Myanmar: marcando la diferencia<\/span><\/h3>\r\nDurante un viaje a Myanmar en mayo, TEAMS, uno de los ministerios de People to People, se uni\u00f3 a un grupo de estudiantes de Emmanuel College. Siempre es divertido ser parte del primer viaje misionero de alguien. Algunos est\u00e1n buscando t\u00edtulos m\u00e9dicos, por lo que ser parte de una extensi\u00f3n m\u00e9dica tuvo un impacto significativo en sus vidas. Nos encontramos con tantos pacientes que, al final de cada d\u00eda, sab\u00edamos que se satisfac\u00edan las necesidades personales y que la vida se ve\u00eda afectada por el amor mostrado.<\/span>\r\n\r\nLas iglesias albergan las cl\u00ednicas. Esta es una manera maravillosa no solo de alentarlos, sino tambi\u00e9n de impactar y fortalecer la comunidad a la que sirven. Por supuesto, estos eventos atraen multitudes y una gran cantidad de ni\u00f1os curiosos. Como los ni\u00f1os est\u00e1n de vacaciones de verano, se quedar\u00e1n todo el d\u00eda. Otros estudiantes de EC aprovecharon esta oportunidad para ministrar y jugar con ellos. S\u00e9 que estos ni\u00f1os tuvieron una experiencia que nunca olvidar\u00e1n, y rezamos para que las semillas sembradas en sus vidas florezcan e influyan en ellos a diario.<\/span>\r\n\r\nEn una esquina de la habitaci\u00f3n hab\u00eda una mesa muy popular, apodada \"La mesa feliz\". \u00bfPor qu\u00e9 esta mesa era tan diferente? Mientras revisaban una serie de preguntas y ofrec\u00edan una soluci\u00f3n a su problema, sus rostros brillaban. \u00bfQu\u00e9 era este portador de alegr\u00eda? \u00a1Un simple par de anteojos para leer sin receta!<\/span>\r\n\r\nMayo es un mes extremadamente caluroso en Myanmar y, en varios d\u00edas, las temperaturas rondaron los 105 grados. En habitaciones congestionadas, esperar\u00edamos fan\u00e1ticos pero, sin electricidad, pensamos que esto no podr\u00eda suceder. Ahora he descubierto mi uso favorito de la bater\u00eda de un autom\u00f3vil; atar un ventilador y obtener alivio. Con la cantidad de ventiladores configurados cada d\u00eda, estoy agradecido por las personas que conozco que nos prestaron sus ventiladores y bater\u00edas.<\/span>\r\n

Estar involucrado<\/span><\/h3>\r\nLos testimonios no solo nos animan, sino que tambi\u00e9n encienden el Esp\u00edritu de Dios en nosotros para que participemos. El privilegio de servir a los Ministerios People to People, los l\u00edderes de los pa\u00edses de Asia y ser enviado por usted es una experiencia muy humillante. Necesito su colaboraci\u00f3n en apoyo y oraci\u00f3n; a continuaci\u00f3n se muestra la informaci\u00f3n que necesita para hacerlo. \u00a1Sigamos dando testimonio de su bondad!<\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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