March 2010
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The country of Chile suffered a great blow on February 28 when a massive 8.8 earthquake and tsunami devastated large sections of that South American nation. We based our ministry for 10 years in Chile and have many precious friends and ministry partners there. The incredible destruction demanded immediate action.
I have an older brother, Les. He called the day of the quake and said something had to be done immediately to help. On the heels of the great Haiti disaster, I wasn’t sure if we should go back to our partners and friends and ask again. But Les was unwavering in his call: “You have to do it!” He immediately sent a check for $250 and words of encouragement to help Chile.
We once again took the appeal to Facebook and sent out an emergency mass e-mail appeal. The results were terrific. In the past two months we have sent more than USD $10,000 to Chile to assist in a wide variety of relief efforts, repairs, and support for pastors and persons dramatically affected by the quake.
We can only say thanks to those of you who made such an overwhelming response to our appeal to help the precious people of Chile. Many of our churches and their families suffered terrible damages, personal property losses, job losses, and great trauma. Becasue of your help, we have done what we could at the time of the greatest need. It’s an amazing partnership, and we’re grateful.
Nicaragua Educators Summit
MonaRe was a featured workshop speaker for this international conference for Christian Educators. Hundreds of Bible School teachers and administrators, National and District Officials and missionary colleagues attended her sessions. We both offered a session on Transgenerational Ministry that coincided with the Conference Theme.
A highlight of the conference was the appearance of MonaRe’s dad, Dr. M. David Grams. His plenary session to the more than 325 delegates at the conference dealt with the beginnings of Christian education and preparation of leaders in the early years of AG Missions in South America.
Dr. Grams was joined by Mona and her younger brother, Rocky, the President of the Rio Platte Bible Institute in Buenos Aires, Argentina. What an incredible session that graphically emphasied the importance of passing on the torch to the next generation for continuity and growth in the Kingdom of God!
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