"True Shepherd Ministries - Winter Update" True Shepherd Ministries in Carlsbad, California, United States for Sunday, 25 February 2018
Partnerships for Lasting Transformation
Antony & Marietta Duclos
Missionaries to Haiti
Thank you for your continued support and prayers. We couldn't continue our work in the North West area of Haiti without our generous donors!
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The pastor's camp was completed this past weekend. It was a great experience for many, especially for those who attended for the first time. The district superintendent was very happy to welcome not only the pastors but more importantly to bring appreciation to True Shepherd Ministries (as well as the Southern California District of the Nazarene) for bringing changes & support to the North West District.
As guest speakers for the camp, Marietta & I felt the necessity for all of the leaders to walk to the foundation of our unfinished guesthouse with us to pray for God's provision to finish the building. Below, is the foundation of the future guesthouse which will be crucial for the development of district activities and to receive guests & missionaries.
There was excitement among the pastor's wives as they were singing together with the pastors. Marietta had a separated time with the pastor's wives to talk about who they are in Christ.
Information was given about the role of True Shepherd Ministries in the North West District, and also, Bibles and gospel tracks were distributed for evangelization.
Thanks to your support the attendees enjoyed Caribbean food and had a wonderful time refreshing their souls and fellowshipping together for three days.
We also want to take this opportunity to thank God and a mission minded servant in San Diego for helping us building this below outdoor toilet and the unfinished kitchen that will be very important for district activities and for the development of True Shepherd ministries.
By observing the end of the camp activities, we could see joy and unity among each other. We are quickly reminded of Psalm 133 that says: how wonderful and pleasant it is, when brothers live together in harmony... that is where the Lord has pronounced his blessing, even life forevermore.
Thank you for serving together with us!
May you be well protected & blessed!
Your Brother & Sister in Christ,
Antony & Marietta Duclos
Marietta Duclos reflects on the first year back in Haiti.
Adult Training Classes
The North West district now has its adult training school open for learning. Now that True Shepherd has helped to provide all that was needed to begin classes, students are now attending three days a week. Food and lodging is provided over the three days, the students are asked to pay a minimum of $10 per month toward the tuition and food. This can be quite a hardship for many, so True Shepherd provides as many scholarships as funds will allow. If you would like to sponsor someone through these life changing classes, $90 provides all a student would need for the first semester of classes.
The computer class at the district training school is in full swing. Students are learning the basics of how to use and become skilled in computers. What would seem a simple thing to us, can give someone a leg up in finding work and providing for their families. The training school has been fully funded with laptops and desks by True Shepherd. We look forward to the first graduates of this class, and the stories of changed lives to come.
For this sewing class, True Shepherd has provided six foot powered sewing machines. As the students learn these valuable skills, they can use them in their community to make money. Once this class is complete students can expect to have learned extensive skills in tailoring and dress making. Haiti has a thriving clothing industry and these classes can give individuals the training they need to go on and find good jobs. Please join us in praying for each of these students and their future job prospects.
Sheep Program
The sheep program has continued to go from strength to strength, below are a couple of new churches adding to the seven others on the NW district. Many of the early churches in the program are now having babies and giving them as “first fruits” back to the church. Each church sheep program costs $1500 to provide 15 families with a single female sheep. Below is the registration document that is needed for each sheep, the nearest local town hall will provide these documents to confirm ownership of the sheep.
It takes a dedicated team to provide the sheep program and mobile clinic.
The District Superintendent & Thomas are explaining the sheep program to the church board.
The latest sheep program at Fond Zombie Church of the Nazarene.
Pastor Fanord and Tim Hickson at Lechange Church of the Nazarene. With every sheep program and mobile clinic we like to gift as many bibles as we can, we can provide a Creole bible for just $2 and as you know there isn’t anything quite so life changing as God's word.
We would love to provide more, would you consider helping us?
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The young lady in green is Rica. She has been tormented for years by an evil spirit. After a lot of prayer and support, she is now stable. She is with us and is helping us with all of our activities. She has found a sponsor, through True Shepherd, to help her attend the sewing class and will learn new skills to help her find work in the future.
These two young girls (yellow & white t-shirt) took Christ as their Savior last week but were rejected by their parents after they heard of what they had done. They have been with us (Antony & Marietta) for many days. Please pray for them!
A Big Thank You From
District Superintendent Leger - N.W. District Haiti
Sometimes the simple things can have the biggest impact. This pastor is praising God for the fact that he finally has a pair of reading glasses. I can see the color of my shirt now! Thank you God & Thank you True Shepherd.
Endowment Fund - Leaving a Lasting Legacy
Did you know that True Shepherd is working to build an endowment for long-term sustainability? We believe that it’s important to plan for the long-term future of this partnership. Some generous individuals have helped us begin an endowment that will release funds into ministry for years to come. If God has laid our ministry on your heart, would you pray about helping us build our endowment? A gift of any size can help build our endowment to our initial goal of $10,000. We’re about half way there, and are trusting God to help bring the right people along to create a solid foundation for True Shepherd’s future.
If God has placed this ministry on your heart, please contact us directly, or contact Jon Twitchell, at the Nazarene Foundation, at
jtwitchell@nazarenefoundation.org or
207-318-3515.
True Shepherd Ministries
P.O. Box 2322
Carlsbad, California 92018, United States
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