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YOU JUST CAN'T "OUT-GIVE" GOD !
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CHECK BACK SOON FOR THE UPDATE, and THE REPORT, ON THE 53 feet OF HUMANITARIAN AID SENT TO TUCSON, AND HEAR OF THE HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE THAT WERE BLESSED BY THE FOOD, CLOTHES, FURNITURE, MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, CHRISTMAS TOYS, AND MUCH, MUCH MORE .........YES! Praise GOD for HE IS GOOD! Referencing this headline, we did indeed receive, unload, and distribute 53 feet of "heavenly goodness" in the form of humanitarian aid. Our supply connection, praise GOD, sent us over a quarter of a million dollars worth of food, clothes, toys, school supplies, office supplies, furniture, musical instruments, coats, bedding, washers and dryers, etc. We were able to distribute this aid to over a dozen churches, organizations, recovery houses, and many other recipients.
We were able to take this much needed aid, and distribute it from Flagstaff to Mexico, and some even made it to other states from there. We were blessed to have had the opportunity to minister in Mexico, Nogales and Sonora, in neighborhoods and orphanages, supporting single moms and widows. In partnering with and supplying many other churches and ministries, who penetrated several other areas, the poor, needy and destitute in Mexico were overwhelmed by blessings. This past Christmas and New year many hundreds of Mexico's poor were able to celebrate and enjoy nutrient rich meals of rice, beans, powdered milk, and so much more! WOW, what a blessing!!
Here, at home, in Tucson, Phoenix, and up into Flagstaff, we reached deep into the neighborhoods we were already established in, and worked outwards from there. Hundreds of pounds of rice, beans, powdered milk, (NEARLY ONE TON OF RICE, BEANS, and POWDERED MILK), all the clothing, jackets, hats gloves, shoes, toys for christmas, bicycles, etc. The single moms, single dads, widows, homeless, we filled church pantry's, home's cupboards, and so much more! It seemed there was no end to the blessing. We had the privilege of unloading a huge commercial grade copier machine, and as the LORD knew, there was a church office that oversee's many other churches in Arizona, and had their copier go out earlier that week! PRAISE GOD! They also received a gorgeous, solid wood dining table for 8, an accordian, chairs, and sooo much more!!!
From Mexico, up and into many different Native [American] Indian reservations, we saw several houses, apartments, even a couple of recovery houses and organizations were totally outfitted as we filled entire houses, apartments and such with beds, dining tables and chairs, bedroom furnishings, sofas, couches, half a dozen washers and dryers....... We even had the privilege of donating a dozen flutes, clarinets, guitars, trumpet, and such to the University of Arizona School of Music!!! Isn't GOD SOOOO GOOD!!!? Of course there were bibles, enough school supplies for hundreds of children, and all the toys for the children in Mexico, Tucson, and surrounding areas, as most all organizations were way down on their donations, - we were even able to help the Salvation Army with their coats for the homeless program and hundreds of toys for children that they minister to!
We heard over and over again, and it was obvious, that the quality of this stuff was unheard of, and many of 3,000 bags of clothing contained clothes with the store tags still on them, YES, they were brand new clothes!!!
Well, I guess you could say we had a pretty busy December/January, but it was such a gooooooood tired!
Thanks so much Lord, for allowing us to be a flow through, a part of your work, and or your faithfulness and provisions you blessed us with!
Love, Pastor Paz, and the Ministry Team at Mercy, Grace, and Truth Ministries.
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Candace, who has been working a job outside of her career field, and
experiencing cut back in hours, had been sensing it was time to try
again for something else. As she has been faithfully seeking, serving,
and supporting the Lord, His work, and His servants, Candace was hired
on to a company that was initiating a new division. Through
consolidations and restructuring, the Lord created a position for
Candace, in her field, nearly doubling her salary from the job she had
left. (If God can create the universe, and everything within them, I
suppose He can create an opening for employment, for one of His loved
ones! )
Susan- After a non-renewing lease expired, Susan found herself in need to move from her rented condo. Susan began supporting Mercy, Grace and Truth Ministries, and within a few weeks, the blessings started rolling in! After waiting for nearly a year for a particular residence, suddenly a unit came up. Although Susan was 3rd on the list, the first two people on the list were unreachable, or did not respond to the opportunity. Now, Susan was enjoying the Lord's faithfulness, favor, and blessing. He answered her need, right on time, as she helped support the poor and hungry, in their time of need.
Today, 1- 1/2 weeks later, and after not working for one year, Susan was called for a job- in her field, a mile away from her new residence!!!
EMY, a new convert, a "baby
christian", has been experiencing the faithfulness of the Lord, as she
has found favor, due to her hard work, and flexibility, but also due to
the Lord remembering those who are His. Emy has managed to make it
through several lay-off's at her company. Since November 08',
or so, there have been several phases of downsizing, as hundreds have
been laid off. God's favor upon Emy has caused her to maintain
employment, and be able to start supporting Mercy, Grace and Truth
Ministries, as she makes and sells her delicious Filipino Egg rolls!
(and they ARE delicious!)
Emy has been pressing into the Lord as she attends church, and is really being blessed by the Holy Spirit!
After much devotion, and
sacrificing, Candace enjoyed the blessing of seeing her daughter
participate in our most recent outreach ! God is soo faithful!
SAN MANUEL, AZ THRIFT STORE DONATES 28! BOXES OF CLOTHES, SHOES AND STUFFED ANIMALS. PRAISE GOD! AS A RESULT OF THIS GENEROUS DONATION, APPROX 12 FAMILIES OF WOMEN, MEN, CHILDREN AND BABIES WERE SO BLESSED!
Emy, our much loved ministry supporter has made it through
another round of lay-offs! Praise God for His faithfulness, and His
mercy!
A special thanks to Linda, friend and generous supporter of
M,G,&T Ministries. Linda's donation of Boxes of Diapers, baby
foods, nutritional drinks, and infant care items made it possible make
a difference in the lives of many struggling families.
Linda, thank you, and GD BLESS YOU!
Candace, our friend
and ministry volunteer, has been experiencing a great success at her
new job! Although a somewhat "difficult" environment to operate in, and
seeing many come and go, God has caused her to shine, gain the respect
of her superiors, as well as those she works along side of. Candace
received a raise, and is beginning to prosper. God is helping her to
regain financial footing, and a release from the debt that was
swallowing her up!
Praise GOD, for HE has rebuked the devourer, satan, that devil, THE defeated one! (did we mention that GOD IS GOOD!!!?)
Also, we Praise God for Megan, and offer a special thanks to Megan. Megan,
who has been touched by the Lord, and who's heart has been being
softened, has made some big steps and donated her personal clothing and
shoe items.
Susan,
a faithful supporter of M,G,&T Ministries not only found out that
she had been added to her new company's insurance plan, and is not
covered, but was hired on as a FULL TIME, and permanent team member!!!
Praise GOD for HIS goodness and His faithfulness!!!
Celia, has
just received work, after being out of work for many, many months. With
a newborn, and with her husbands schedule being cut, it has been hard.
Mercy Grace and Truth Ministries has been able to support and
under-gird this little family by supporting them with food, clothing
items, diapers, and other baby supplies. We are so happy to see how the
Lord opens doors for us!!
After a summer of Arizona heat, cut back in hours, and the financial strain, Luis
began hanging out with friends, started using alcohol to escape the
pressures of life. While we were ministering to this precious family we
counseled Luis. Praise! God, we have recently learned that Luis has put
the alcohol down, and focusing on the problems at hand. We are sure the
Lord will help him!
After months of praying, waiting, and serving Tucson, The Lord has opened a door for the ORO VALLEY CHRISTIAN CATHEDRAL to begin holding bible teaching/ church services. We
are excited to have a place to start gathering where we can learn
about, praise and worship the Awesome and Mighty God we serve,
together! Thank you Father for your goodness towards us.
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God's faithfulness, again demonstrated in Emy's testimony of how she has made it through a whole year of lay-offs. We spoke to a tearful Emy, broken hearted for all that has been happened this last year, and all her friends that have lost their jobs as her company eliminates hundreds and hundreds of associates, but, PRAISE THE LORD GOD ALMIGHTY, Emy, again, has been retained! Emy's faithful support has not gone unnoticed, nor unrewarded!
It seems that OUR God is consistently faithful, and simply "The BEST"! Megan, who after making some donations to M,G,&T Ministries, as well as volunteering her time during one of our outreaches, is experiencing the blessings as God has begun to really change and bless Megan. After many years of not driving, Megan has just received her driver's license, received a promotion at work, and has had the courage to end a "dead-end" relationship.
We just met two more precious souls, Marsha and Stacey! After hearing about M,G,T's Ministry, these two awesome ladies stepped up, donating items for our Timothy House Orphanage!
Recently, we began receiving reports that one of the local churches that we had been ministering to, (though at first hotly rejected and disputed what the scriptures taught), through God's word, expounding on the Holy Scriptures, and prayer, about the power of the Holy Spirit, and the PRESENT MINISTRY of the Holy Spirit, that this local church has been pressing in, and preaching the "unprecedented doctrines" known to that denomination. Giving glory and praise to God, and preaching faith, instead of religion, tradition, and religiosity, and Inviting the Holy Spirit to move amongst the people, no longer denying Him, and His manifestations.
When you stop telling God what HE can't do, doesn't do, and won't do, and invite HIM to BE HIMSELF, then, HE can come. He will not show up un-invited, and certainly doesn't want to upset any of man's little programs.... He is content to work with those who welcome Him, and let those to whom want to operate in their own pride, and ignorance, to their own devices.
What a blessing it was to be able to be a part of our continued ministry to the Latino community, as we were able to undergird these families in their celebration of birthdays in October. We were able to help provide pinata's, candy and fun. We even provided a yellow baby chick, for the 30 somethin' children at one particular party, to pet and play with. Most recent was Frida's 3 year old birthday party. We were able to support the family and provide a meat offering to bless the nearly 60 family members and friends who attended. We have enjoyed very much the time of ministry with these, as well as the many others we have met and been able to minister to, in that community.
Mercy, Grace and Truth Ministries delivered the first truckload of bicycles, toys, and love, to the Timothy House Orphanage. What a blessing it was to see the faces of these precious little ones smile, and the joyous celebratory laughter as they donned the bicycles, some for the very first time. We are still working on repairing the remaining bicycles we have yet to deliver, as well as hoping for more as the 28 children will soon wear out the 8 bicycles we donated.
We also gave brand new Beanie Baby animals to all the children. (some might consider the value of the toy, but we at MGT Ministries value the child and the life more than some dried bean filled cloth toys.) WOW! It was so adorable as we watched each of these children play with, and carry, their new little "pet" Beanie, show them to each other, compare them, and just have a blast!
We enjoyed a time of fun, a meal, and payer, with all of the children, and then we sat in awe as these children recited the entire book of 2nd Timothy!
Thank God for Pastor Bob and Joy at the Timothy House Orphanage, for allowing God to use them to affect so many lives, young and old(er). www.tihmin.org
We are also very thankful that we have received a generous donation of a video camera. (Donor anonymous.) We were blessed to have been able to see the faithfulness of the Lord as He has blessed us with a much needed camera to be able to record our ministry outreaches and services. We thank and praise God for His faithfulness, and for the willing heart of this precious saint!
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