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October 19th, 2015

10/19/2015

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What Lights Do
If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly. — Romans 12:8
Remember the song "This Little Light of Mine?" "This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine . . ." As children, it spoke to the fact that we should show that we love Jesus. As adults, I think it has even more meaning--I think it applies to our spiritual gifts.
It's easy to run away from our spiritual gifts--as the song says, to "hide it under a bushel basket." It's not necessarily because of the gifts themselves but because of the risk involved. What if I mess up? Will God be disappointed with me? What will people think about me? But, it's not about me. God's Word clearly tells us that God has given us these gifts for a purpose, and if we have them, we need to use them.
I know that one of my spiritual gifts is Missions. God has used my ministry in many ways. But recently, I have realized that although I was using my gift, I still struggled with taking risks. My main ministry is my ability to build. I've had to remind myself that it doesn't matter what people may think but what God thinks. I've found that using my skills has blessed many people, has changed my heart, and hasn't changed what people think of me. Yes, it feels risky--but who wants to live under a bushel basket, really!
So, if God has blessed you with the ability to encourage others or show kindness, look for the extra step you can take to help someone. If God has blessed you financially, then use your money for his purposes. And if God has given you the gift of leadership, get up, start moving, and find ways that you can lead others. Stop following and start leading. God has gifted you for a reason. Avoid bushel baskets. Trust him to use you.
Improve your life and ministry by learning something new!!!!!
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Published October 19, 2015 | By Admin
On August 27 Sam Simpson, President of Global Outreach Missions and Board member of Homebound Missions set off for Cahess, Haiti in collaboration with In Touch Ministries to distribute 400 Messengers. An In Touch Messenger



The Messenger is a small device that in this case contained an audio Bible in English, French, Creole and Spanish. As many cannot read or write in Haiti this was an extreme opportunity to get the word of God into the hands of an entire community. What made these devices especially fitted for the area of Cahess is that it had both French and Spanish, as many people in Cahess speak Spanish.


In Cahess, one of Sam’s first stops was to Pastor Coty and Nana’s Saturday school. Here the devices were given to the older children to share with their families.


Sam then went to the Village of Ferrier to visit an orphanage where the devices were given to the teachers, nannies and older children.


Sunday morning the devices were handed out at church to about 150 people.


Later that day Sam visited the Association des Paysans pour le Development de Cahess (APDC) where he and Dr Ally distributed about 180 devices.
Sam says, the real blessing for him came when on Sunday afternoon he had an opportunity to rest at the home of Pastor Coty and Dr Ally’s parents’ and while he watched he could see people walking down the street listening to their new devices. He also noted that on Monday when he was returning home, he observed people working at the airport who were listening to the Bible on their devices.
Praise God from whom all blessings come.
We would also like to say a special thank you to In Touch Ministries who provided these devices free of charge. We are so thankful for their outpouring of generosity. They provided a wonderful life giving gift to the community of Cahess, Haiti.
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Stories like this is why I love doing mission work, received this from an email and wanted to share what God’s grace can do in the lives of people like Jenny. The potato miracle   God heals a family through a miracle crop   Last year, Jenny’s mar

4/15/2015

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Well Here Goes Another Year!!!

1/1/2014

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Well here goes another year;

The great prophet Isaiah wanted to be used of God. He had a desire to see all of his kinsmen come to know the greatness of serving the Lord. He spoke with God about this desire and what could be done. How could one man, a simple prophet, be used to honor God, and reach others who were his countrymen? The answer the Lord gave him was surprising.

Isaiah 49:6 (NASB)
He says, "It is too small a thing that You should be My Servant To raise up the tribes of Jacob and to restore the preserved ones of Israel; I will also make You a light of the nations So that My salvation may reach to the end of the earth."


It seems the Lord had more in mind than Isaiah did. I think this is something we need to learn from Isaiah. We too often set our goals to small and think we will just do this much. We so often take on a man size job when in fact we are called out by God to do God sized jobs.

It really is amazing what can be accomplished when you say yes to The Lord. Don't make the mistake of setting your sights in 2014 on too small. My prayer for 2014 is that the things I do will make a difference and to put the spotlight on the Lord and His goodness to us. My desire is that everyone could know Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. I pray that I am part of the Choir that sings this song worldwide for as long as I can. I look forward to 2014 to see what the Lord will do. I am always open to God’s direction in my life.

God bless you in 2014, and remember as 2013 comes to an end to keep GOD’S FIRE BURNING IN 2014.

Sam and Elaine Simpson

Global Outreach Missions

www.globaloutreachmissions.com

gominfo@gmail.com
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KENTUCKY MISSION TRIP; May 15th - 18th

4/23/2013

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Miss Dora has borrowed money from a bank to purchase the roofing materials for her house which is leaking very bad. 

Roofing materials cost $6,700.00, as of today we have donations in the amount of $1,500.00, the approx balance for loan is $5,200.00; I’m asking for donations for my personal mission trip expenses and or to help pay for the Roof Materials. Please pray and let the Lord lead.

Roofing materials will be on-site May 7th. 

The mission trip to repair and replace Miss Dora's leaky roof is currently scheduled from 

Wednesday May 15th thru Saturday May 18th. 

Trip plan - details currently being worked but here's the current plans. 

Wednesday May 15th - Leave at around 6:00 AM, stop somewhere for lunch, 

Arrive at Miss Dora's at or about 1pm. (trip time 6- 7 hours with one stop). 

- unpack personal belongings (claim a bunk) 

- start roof repair activities (yes Wednesday is a work day) 

- Purchase some food items at local Save a Lot for meals Wednesday night - thru Saturday morning. 

- Wednesday night devotions / prayer meeting 

Thursday May 16th - work day - Thursday Night devotions / prayer meeting 

Friday May 17th - work day - Friday Night devotions / prayer meeting (maybe a bonfire meeting at the Top of the Hill)  

Saturday May 18th - work day AM (if needed) - return home 

Prayer covering: This has and will continue to be covered in prayer.  

Men's trip - anyone welcome to go  

Attendees:  So far, confirmed attendees are Sam Simpson, Johnny Angel and Dave McConnell.   

Any questions please contact Sam Simpson @ 770-842-0108 or samws47@gmail.com

Thanks and God Bless

Sam

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February 11th, 2013

2/11/2013

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  Praise God,

We would like to give thanks to God; on Friday the 8th of February we shipped to Vision Team 2020 of Fort Worth, TX. almost 7,500 frames for eye glasses to be used to refitting old lens to be taken all over the world to be given to people who otherwise wouldn’t be able to have glasses. This summer Vision Team 2020 will be going to the Dominican Republic, Tobago and Jamaica to conduct eye clinics. Also they will be (as part of their ministry) teaching teens how to cut lenses to be fitted to the frames. WOW!!! What a ministry.

Would like to thank Pam Elder and the McGee Group of Marietta, Ga. For Blessing Global Outreach Missions with the frames so we were able to bless others. God blesses those who bless others.  

Also thank you to the ones who donated funds to pay for shipping the frames.


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MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR

12/24/2012

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If our greatest need had been information - GOD would have sent an educator.

If we needed technology - GOD would have sent a scientist.

If our greatest need was money - GOD would have sent an economist.

If we were in need of pleasure - GOD would have sent an entertainer.

But our greatest need was forgiveness - So GOD sent us a SAVIOR JESUS!!!!!

REJOICE IN THE GIFT OF GODS LOVE.

MERRY CHRISTMAS; Sam & Elaine


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REGARDLESS

9/24/2012

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“Regardless of how bad things may appear God's favor will still cause you to be blessed. His favor will overcome every famine in your life and open doors that cannot be closed by anybody. His favor is so amazing that it will even cause those who dislike you to bless you!”

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Working In A Third World Country

9/20/2012

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Working in a third world country is no picnic, but the rich memories of the people, children and cultures will be with you for the rest of your life.  Most importantly you will be obeying God’s call to serve orphans and widows in their distress.  By answering the call, you’re not only impacting the lives of children, your impacting your own life as well. If you are willing and able to serve, God can use you.  So go and discover all of the ways you can make a difference in the lives of others.  You may never know the full impact you’re having in people’s lives until you get to heaven, but your life will be transformed in the process.  No matter who you are, no matter what you’re gifting, you can make a difference.
God bless,
Sam & Elaine


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Me, The Wonderer

4/18/2012

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ME, THE WANDERER I’ve been known to wander a bit when I talk, but then I wander a bit when I do a lot of things.  I hardly ever take the same path home when there is another road I can drive. I always need a break from my work so I wander around to find something else to do for a minute. I wander in my thoughts sometimes.  I wander sometimes on the road driving and when I do....I need someone to keep me going (you know, straight). I even wander sometimes when I hear good preaching from the TV or at my church or even from my wife WHEN SHE’S TALKING TO ME. BUT: The best preaching however comes when I preach to myself, even if I am on the run. Even when I am wandering, that’s when I realize my faults and that I am off track and preach (most of the time silently in my mind because I don't want you to think I am CRAZY) to myself to get back on track, most of the time I get there. So, I must realize my own responsibility before God and not expect others to put   up electric fences or set rules to keep me in line.  Self   discipline is the real mark of someone maturing in Christ. Everybody is prone to wander ...as the song says, “prone to leave the one I love”. I am always up for doing GOD’S work but I (the wanderer) am my number one target in GOD’S work and you know it works Sometimes to listen, and I do listen {{sometimes}}. As I've wandered all over the world doing mission ministry, GOD has always blessed me even if I wandered and didn't listen to His voice.

Ezekiel  34:6-7

 My sheep wandered through all the mountains, and upon every high hill: yea, my flock was scattered upon all the face of the earth, and none did search or seek [after them Therefore, ye shepherds, hear the word of the LORD;

   GOD has called me to the mission ministry so I pray that if I wander, it will be because that I listened and heard GOD’S voice. This is my prayer and should be everybody’s prayer Psalms; 119:10 With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments  

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5/23/2011

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This is from a missionary friend of ours. Goes to show you that we don't haft to go to a third world country to be a missionary.
Rita Turner lolministries | May 22, 2011 at 8:37 pm | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/pXrX0-2X On my way home last night from a beautiful Graduation Ceremony, I had to stop at Walgreens to pick up some dog food. On my way out of the store, there was a woman who was asking everyone that passed by "Excuse me, come here, I need your help". This woman had a cane she was leaning on, older in age, clothes were tattered, hospital bracelet on her arm. I politely obliged and walked over to hear what she had to say, in my mind the prayer had already begun on the words 'excuse me'.

As I approached her, she introduced herself as Rita Turner and stated she needed my help and she means no disrespect in asking me to begin with. Then she dove into her story, seemed liked she told it 100 times or more. She apologized for her voice being the way it was, she talked in almost a whisper that I had to strain to hear and said that was due to a terminal disease she had been diagnosed with and was currently receiving treatment for. I couldn't understand every word she said but I caught the jist of what she was saying. About 5 minutes into sharing with me, she saw another couple walking into the store and called them over in the same manner and I watched as they hesitated but then came over to hear what she had to say. So Rita started over.

Rita Turner's situation according to Rita: Her son was murdered and you might have seen it on the news last year, it was in the 6 Flags area. (I tried briefly to find the story but I couldn't see anything, course I don't know if he had same last name..anyway that's not important); she has been diagnosed with a terminal illness (she said the term several times but I couldn't tell you what it was); she is in and out of the hospital due to the illness; she is currently staying in the Budgett Inn on Thornton Rd. And this is where her request came which was this. The mgr of the hotel has been gracious with her and her situation in letting her stay there past when she has paid through and she is asking for help in paying her hotel bill.

Now from the get-go as I'm standing there listening to her story and wanting to give her the respect as a person and hear her request for help - I'm praying internally and asking God.."God, how would you have me respond?". The other couple is still standing there listening as well and at this point I don't feel the nudge from the Holy Spirit asking me to act immediately but I don't want to just walk away. So I ask for a 'way out'. At that point, Rita pulls out 2 pieces of paper that look to be from her hotel and the charges and her current balance that is still owed. She then says that people who want to help can pay the hotel directly if they would like to as well, the only thing about that is that they have to do it in person and not over the phone. At that point I 'see my way out' politely and verify the hotel information several times..Budgett Inn, Thornton Rd, Rita Turner. I bid her goodbye and left.

I get in my car and pray out loud. "Lord Jesus, if you want me to help this woman - I ask you for confirmation that in the morning when I wake up, you will remind me of her name and where she is staying." and I headed home. I think, surely that's enough and I'll figure it out in the morning. After all, it's been a long day and I'm tired.

Dear Lord, forgive me.

I start thinking about Rita. The way she presented her story, approaching me humbly yet confident in knowing what she had to do. She apologized and did her best not to offend me or disrespect me and I noticed that not only with her words saying that literally, but also in her mannerisms. It's almost like God put me in her shoes through her eyes. I'm sure that she's had many look 'down on her' thinking she was 'just another beggar' or 'a fraud' asking for money outside of a store to do God knows what, with the money. How degrading that could make someone feel. I don't know if you have ever had to ask for help but that has got to be hard for anyone at one point or another. As I thought about the conversation and remembered her telling it..I could see her tear up as she talked about the loss of her son. It was like God had told her and gave her the strength and the courage to 'do what she had to do' so that He could bring ppl across her path to bless her and fill the need for her.

I know this might sounds silly since she didn't actually SAY any of this stuff that I feel God showed me as I thought back on our conversation while driving home, but I believe it was the Holy Spirit. He didn't push me and give me that gut wrenching feeling that I couldn't help but acknowledge. This was more like a gentle whisper saying "Tina, are you going to be obedient, take the opportunity?..to the least of these..."

I was just about home when I turned the car around and headed towards the hotel. I said to myself I would drive to the hotel and follow the Holy Spirit's direction. I wasn't sure about the area and safety, I imagine if she was being able to stay there without paying the fee's on time then it probably wasn't a 5 star gated community. As I'm driving I think on Haiti and some of the situations that arose there and think...if I can be so passionate about risking life and stepping out of my comfort zone in a 3rd world country that I'm unfamiliar with and in a lot more danger there then why can't I take a chance and be passionate for Rita..here in my own backyard?

I get to the hotel and walk into the office. Sir, do you have a Rita Turner staying here? Yes, he replied. I ask, is her current balance $72 (Rita shared that with us at the Walgreen and showed reciept too). Yes, Yes it is. That was the confirmation I needed. "Sir, I would like to pay $50 towards that balance please". Light of Love supporters were able to bless Rita in this way. I also left my card for Light of Love to pass along to Rita as well.

When I walked away, I began to pray. I prayed in the Spirit. I prayed that Rita would reach out for prayer if needed. I prayed that others would come across Rita's path, not just to provide money but also to be a friend to Rita. To see Rita through God's eyes and not their own. To see how beautiful she is when God looks at her. He doesn't see a homely woman, begging for money, dying from a terminal illness, wounded in her heart and crying inside to be loved. God sees her as his own child, created in His image, smiling and walking in the freedom that He wants her to walk in.

I don't know if her entire story was true about her son. I have no way of proving if she really is dying from a terminal illness. But you know what I don't need to. I was given the opportunity to bless a woman who was earnestly asking for help. I felt a nudge by the Holy Spirit to be a light in my own backyard. To step out of my comfort zone and worship Him by helping this child, called by Him. So I did. And I thank Him for the opportunity. I thank Him for giving me the ears to hear His voice in her words.

Please keep Rita in your prayers as God lays her upon your heart.

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