February 2010
Thanks to so many people who helped with emergency funds for earthquake relief in Haiti. We put out an urgent request in January after giving $5,000 immediately from our missionary work funds to start up relief efforts in Haiti. Because of the help received, we were able to fund our commitment plus invest an additional $1,000 for ongoing relief work in Port-au-Prince.
In the second week of February my brother, Ric Shields, is leading a medical team of 4 doctors and 8 workers to Port-au-Prince. They are replacing a previous medical team that was involved in treating many lacerations, infections, some amputations and other health issues related to quake injuries. Thanks for your prayers on their behalf as they work in very difficult circumstances.
This month we’re teaching in the Institute of Advanced Leadership Enrichment going on this entire month in Bogota, Colombia. MonaRé is teaching Didactics (teaching methods in the classroom) while Mike is teaching Principles of Administration and Leadership Studies. There are 52 terrific students from three countries for four intensive weeks of post-grad studies.
On Sunday, February 7, Mike spoke in Great Comission Church for all five services. Beginning at 6:30 AM, the schedule went all day until 8 p.m. Over 3,000 attended the services, and hundreds came to the altar during the day for prayer. There are many churches in the Bogota area that have thousands of people. There is a great growth of the Church. Believe God with us that this generation of Colombian Believers will have a broad and positive impact on their country.
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