Wednesday, August 12, 2009

SWINE FLU IN ARGENTINA
Argentinean officials said deaths from the Swine Flu had more than doubled to 337 from 165 two weeks ago, which puts the country second only to the United States with 353 confirmed deaths. -Tehran Times 8/8/09

However we also have a contact in Santiago del Estero, Argentina where the swine flu has really hit hard. The contact said that the government has kept quiet on letting people know just how bad it is. The contact, who works in a hospital, says that at least 10 children are dying every day from the Swine Flu. They have asked not to be identified because they would lose their job.

TRAVELS THROUGHOUT THE MIDWEST
When some of your summer highlights include a 4-H fair, an ice cream social, and a regular diet of corn on the cob and watermelon…, you know that you have visited the Midwest! We have driven almost 5,000 miles in the last 5 weeks, but our primary goal hasn’t been to visit family and enjoy America’s heartland. Our objective has been to build a ministry support team that will enable us to serve in Argentina as soon as possible. Our traveling has allowed us to present the ministry God has for us to numerous individuals and churches. Almost every Sunday has been spent speaking at a different church service. During the week we have had countless meetings with other church leaders and friends. We understand that not everyone will be able to partner with us financially, but we value every opportunity to share about the vision God has for us in Argentina.

HOW TO SUPPORT US - WE ONLY NEED 35% MORE!!
You can contribute on a monthly, quarterly, yearly basis, or as a one-time gift. Please make your commitment on the prayer card and send it in. (If you need a prayer card, send me an email & I will mail you one.)
1. By Check
Please make checks payable to Converge Worldwide. Mail checks to:
Converge Worldwide
2002 S Arlington Heights Rd.
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
2. Automatic Withdrawal
You can make a monthly contribution by an automatic withdrawal from your checking. Your donation is placed into our Converge World Wide account on either the 5th or 20th of every month; this is a safe and easy way to give! Ask me how!
3. By Credit card or PayPal
Go to www.convergeww.org and click GIVE then MAKE A GIFT. Click on MISSIONARY APPOINTEES then choose our name from the available list and click on the Make a Donation button.
Our travel itinerary for the rest of our trip:
-Aug. 10-24 Rhinelander, WI and the Northwoods
-Aug. 16 Sharing at Lakeview Bible Church in Crystal Falls, MI (The UP)
-Aug. 23 Sharing at Grace Foursquare in Rhinelander
-Aug. 24-29 Minneapolis, MN
-Aug. 30 Sharing at Grace Baptist Church in Waterloo, IA.
-Aug. 30-Sept. 9 IA and SD area
-Sept. 9 Denver, CO—Home sweet home!

On our knees for:
*The people affected by the Swine Flu in Argentina
*God to sell our townhouse
*God to bring about the rest of our support team
*God to draw us closer to Him as we seek to serve Him daily

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