August Newsletter 2011

 
Dear Friend,

Isn’t it interesting what happens to time when we move about? Right now I am in the middle of wrapping up my time in the UK, to head back to Mexico. God is good on every side as my time has been very fruitful here, filled with re-freshening, recharging inspirations and encouragement from great friends.

My time has also proved to aid more understanding of what I can do better in my work in Mexico and really seek the Lord’s direction. A verse from my daily bible read today states -Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”(Isaiah 30:21) It is very encouraging to know that whatever complication, struggle and hardship you and I can face; our heavenly father will guide us to the answer.

Ministry News

I have spent most of the month of August on meeting after meeting with great wonderful people. As I live I hope to inspire, encourage and prepare others for the mission field and the discovery of God’s direction for their lives and took part in street evangelism. As a result, 5 people are in prayer about coming to Mexico within the next 12 months. 2 for long term missions work, 2 for a period of 6 months and another one for 6 weeks.

Tomorrow I will be joining forces with a new wonderful friend, John Lawson, whose powerful testimony from being a “Bodyguard, kidnapper, extortionist and prisoner” magnifies the grace of God and is a member of the Avanti ministries. Having received Christ as a prisoner himself, he now runs a prison ministry here in the UK. We will be ministering in a maximum security prison for 2 hours, which normally limits 30 minute public-inmate interaction, 

Salvation Story Continues #3

This is the continuation of the story of a Mexican young couple (Rosy and Beto) whose story I shared in both my Jan and Feb newsletters. A story of forgiveness, love and marriage restoration. (If you did not get to read the first 2 parts of the story, you can do so by clicking on this link.) http://loveisking.blogspot.com/2011_01_01_archive.html

As life went on for Rosy, I was able to disciple and know her better. One thing was her consistency, “But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead.” (Phil: 3:13) It was very clear that she wanted to move on, despite  what had happened, and she wanted to overcome her past with God’s Grace.

As Beto gave his life to Christ, I started having bible studies with him. Helping him to cope with the guilt he felt from the damage he had brought to his entire family and himself. One thing he always maintained in our conversations is how much he loves Rosy. And really appreciating the above and beyond determination she had taken to protect him from going to jail.

As God always meets us in our weakness, it did not take long to notice Beto’s change in belief and character. Rosy too was so thirsty to know what God had to say in her life by spending up to 4 hours each day in the bible and taking notes and questions for the time when I would meet up with her and Beto.

The Couple grew together in the Lord, building their faith in a loving atmosphere at church. It did not take long for the magnetic sparks that had originally brought the two together over the years took back their job. After talks and seeking the Lord’s direction, the couple decided to reunite under the same roof as husband and wife! Praise God!

Rosy and Beto are active members of our Church in San Pedro “Templo Cristiano Libertad” (TCL), with their two children and Rosy’s mother. Also, a few months ago, I started leading a home cell group in their house, with which the couple are very happy about. Rosy is also very active in the lady’s meetings. She says “I want to know what the Lord has for my life, and to teach it to those who need it most!”

Please continue to pray for Rosy and her husband and family; for God’s grace to keep abounding in their lives.

Thank you so much

I am very grateful for all your prayers and support that you offer me. I am always encouraged to hear from you and to know how I can also pray for you. Through your partnership, together we are taking God’s love to all nations and all people Seeing Christ in us, may they truly encounter God with Us!  Looking at every way I am a blessings to the people around me and the lives that are touched and changed by the powerful loving grace of Jesus, I know and I am convinced you play a great part in it all and you are partaker of the Grace that the Lord has bestowed on my life. I am so thankful to have a friend like you.

Please continue to pray

 1-    For God’s wisdom to over flow in my life as I desire to press toward the high calling and reach out to others like Rosy and Beto every single day.

2-    Pray for the availability of resources and much needed help. Especially as we take on responsibility to care for the children and young people

3-    Lastly, please pray for the security situation in Mexico, and as we overcome every challenge we encounter along the way. May we always have a meek and humble heart, always ready to hear God, and walk in righteousness.

Dear friend, may you enjoy a God directed month as we start another academic year, especially if you are a student, parent or teacher May you clearly hear God’s will as He says “This Is The Way, Walk in It!”

Much Blessings and Love

Donald

PS: Mission Possible Book signing

This Saturday 3^rd September I will be holding a book signing at the Christian Resources Centre Eastbourne, 91-93 Seaside Road. BN21 3PL. You are invited to come and get a signed copy of “Mission Possible.” There will also be some free fair-trade chocolate to enjoy while I sign you copy. See you there.

“Donald Kamese is a remarkable young man who has learned a lot—and with his approach to life will continue to learn much. Young people—and all people considering life and missions—will benefit greatly by reading his book.”

A review by John Lindner, Editor, ANM World Missions Magazine

If you still haven’t got your copy of “Mission Possible,” please check with the book store nearest you. Alternatively, if you are in the UK or other parts of Europe you can contact Suncoast Church (www.suncoastchurch.co.uk), and in USA, copies are now available through Advancing Native Missions (ANM) www.advancingnativemissions.com  or email me at loveisking@hotmail.co.uk and I will ensure you get a copy. Also available are special prices and offers if ordering 5 copies or more. All proceed from the book sales go to Support Missions.

July Newsletter 2011

 
Dear Friend,

It is exactly two weeks since I left the desert mountainous region of north central Mexico headed straight into Eastbourne, south East England home to the second largest population of old people in the entire UK.

My time here has been hectic; it started right after I got here for the first few days, having meeting after meeting with friends. Followed by a week long annual European Conference in Brighton where I was one of the representatives  for the work of Global compassion, which is a “humanitarian aid, disaster relief, and development organization whose goal is to bring relief  to those caught up in natural and manmade disaster, poverty, and deprivation.” The conferences was very encouraging, inspiring and up lifting as God worked through the great speakers. Right after the conference, I headed off to Southampton to attend a weeding of a dear friend Ray Lam. Being spontaneous is like a trade mark to me, but this was a surprise, as I found my name down in the wedding program to open the prayer that would send off the young couple into a lovely time!

Ministry news

I am in contact with my fellow workers in Mexico. God is good and the work continues to bloom for His glory. Right before I left, the soccer team had just finished off a league with the high ranking teams in Mexico’s 3^rd division professional, just a week after Mexico won the under 17 world cup. We were also determined to top rank the 3^rd division teams and walk home with the title Champion, but only to be knocked out in the final. Not much disappointment, as we still fulfilled the mission as the medallions echoed the title “Sub-Champion.”  God was glorified through each game played! The building project goes on; we are now in preparation for the finishing off. Electric installation will be taking on soon, for more news and photos on the building project. Please click here.

Sponsorships

 As we realize the need around us for every child to belong to a family, and have an education. We have just taken on 5 boys on the team,  Jovani and Zihuategui are from the closed up communities in the South of Mexico near Oaxaca. In the May newsletter I mentioned about my travels in the south as we worked to sign on new team players. The boys above are from the Closed up Afro-Mexican “no gospel” communities. Having accepted Christ now, the boys are playing with us, and we are structuring a plan to send the boys to school starting in September. Each boy will need $350 per semester. Please join us in prayers for the funds necessary to send them to school. 

Thank you so much

I am very grateful for all your prayers and support that you offer me. I am always encouraged to hear from you and to know how I can also pray for you. A verse prayed over me by a dear loving mom is Zacharias 8:23-Thus says the Lord of hosts, " In those days ten men from every language of the nations shall grasp the sleeve of a Jewish man, saying, "Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you." I pray this will be true in our lives as we serve our generation. Through your partnership, together we are taking God’s love to all nations and all people Seeing Christ in us, may they truly encounter God with Us!  Looking at every way I am a blessings to the people around me and the lives that are touched and changed by the powerful loving grace of Jesus, I know and I am convinced you play a great part in it all and you are partaker of the Grace that the Lord has bestowed on my life. I am so thankful to have a friend like you.

Please continue to pray

 1-    For God’s wisdom to over flow in my life as I desire to press toward the high calling and reach out to others every single day.

2-    Pray for the availability of resources and much needed help. Especially as we take on responsibility to care for the children and young people

3-    Lastly, please pray for the security situation in Mexico, and as we overcome every challenge we encounter along the way. May we always have a meek and humble heart, always ready to hear God, and walk in righteousness.

Dear friend, may you enjoy a blessed month. My prayer for you is that you are encouraged as you let God to be seen in all you do. May you walk in God’s faithfulness during this season.

Much Blessings and Love

Donald

PS: Mission Possible Book

“Donald Kamese is a remarkable young man who has learned a lot—and with his approach to life will continue to learn much. Young people—and all people considering life and missions—will benefit greatly by reading his book.”

A review by John Lindner, Editor, ANM World Missions Magazine

I am very happy to report that finally Mission Possible goes into the main stream market online such as Amazon, major distribution channels like Banners and Nobles and Book data bases worldwide making it available to order in any book store/library near you. I am already receiving reports from those who have read the book and have been greatly encouraged to serve the Lord! One missionary from the US said;

 “I wish I had known these cultural differences before hand, saving me the frustration of all misunderstandings I have encountered in Mexico.”

If you still haven’t got your copy of “Mission Possible,” please check with the book store nearest you. Alternatively, if you are in the UK or other parts of Europe you can contact Suncoast Church (www.suncoastchurch.co.uk), and in USA, copies are now available through Advancing Native Missions (ANM) www.advancingnativemissions.com  or email me at loveisking@hotmail.co.uk and I will ensure you get a copy. Also available in special prices and offers if ordering 5 copies or more. All proceed from the book sales go to Support Missions.