International Christian Hospice News
Spring 2015
“Give thanks to the Lord, proclaim His greatness. Let the whole earth know what He has done.”
Ps. 105:1
Central America News
Pastor Francisco believes that you are never too young to
learn of God’s comfort and peace amid the trials and grief of life. Our ICH Director in Central America presented
hospice care training to over 60 teens.
Youth from all over Honduras attended the winter retreat. Many of them have had losses in their
families and were touched deeply by the reality that their comfort and peace
comes through Christ in their lives.
They responded with excitement to the practical information and tips on
how to “walk with someone who is near the end of life.” We pray that God will use this experience to
deepen their walk with Him and to reach out to those around them.
Pastor Francisco and his wife Blanca continue to lead
Central America in ICH training seminars and home visitations.
ICH Retreat
It isn’t often that we can arrange schedules for such an
event. But we were blessed by a weekend
together with two of our ICH missionary couples here in S.C. Mike and Maria Saeli came from their
daughter’s in Atlanta and Rich and Barbara Banis from their home base in
Marshall, N.C. Some of our local ICH leaders, Chuck and Lana
McCurry and Don and Sue Smith, also came to enjoy an evening meal.
Our new assistant accountant, Crystal Wilson, spent time
working on “the books” with Rich. The
fellowship was sweet with recounted ministry stories of adventures around the
world. What an honor for all of us to
have seen lives changed and God’s faithful hand at work! A special highlight was the sweet time of
prayer together praising God and also seeking direction for the future. Mike and Maria have now returned to their
home in Nicaragua. We hope to have a
reunion in “Nica” in the coming months with them. Please pray with us about our upcoming
ministry travel this year.
Web Improvements
Please check out our website www.ichopice.org It has had a new facelift, thanks to Crystal
Milliken and Ron. We anticipate adding
more features and links soon.
Expanding Borders with New Translation
We received an encouraging email from Pastor Aseph Din in
Pakistan. This spring translation will
begin on our ICH training manual and several other resources into Urdu. This is a widely spoken language in a large
region of Pakistan. Please pray for this
open door of ministry for ICH in Pakistan.
Upcoming Ministry Plans
Please pray for:
·
ICH
volunteers, medical personnel and Pastors working around the world.
·
The people who are dying and grieving who need
of Christ’s comfort and peace
·
Open doors for ICH work and workers to meet the
needs
·
Current ICH missionaries in Nicaragua (Mike and
Maria Saeli) and South Africa (LaVerne Busbee)
·
Team trips, team members, all logistics involved
·
Urdo translation and ICH future ministry in
Pakistan
We would like to express our thankfulness to God and to you who
stand with us in prayer and financial support!
Thank you to each of you for your faithfulness to God and for sharing
His heart for ICH ministry around the world.
This year we particularly are asking for prayer for financial provision
for ICH ministry. As is
happening with many ministries financial
support has decreased significantly over the past few months. Please contact us with any opportunities that
you may know of churches, organizations or individuals who would like to learn
more about ICH. We are eager to share
the vision God has given us to bring physical, emotional and spiritual hope to
the dying, and comfort in Jesus Christ!
With joy serving Him and others,
Ron and Susan
Tax deductible donations received at:
ICH
C/O Banis
303 Madison Heights Dr.
Marshall, N.C. 28753
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