Septembeer Newsletter 2011

Dear Friend,

Warm greetings your way! “I thank my God upon every remembrance of you.  Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy. For your ‘fellowship’ in the gospel from the first day until now!”(Ph1:3-5) I am very thankful for your love and friendship that is such encouraging in all aspects of my life, and of those whom I serve here in Mexico.

 
I arrived back into Mexico over 2 weeks ago, and just dived back into everything. The following day after my arrival was the Mexican Independence. In Mexico, Independence Day is celebrated on Sept. 16. This year we held a special event for “Templo Cristiano Libertad.” After praise and worship celebrations, we formed groups within the congregation and each group was responsible for a booth with an activity and food. Everyone dressed up in traditional Mexican clothing and participated in the evening, which went for almost 4 hours. There were prizes for the best costume, best booth, and best activity. This was a great involvement of the community into the church. 

An update; over a month ago the SHM ministry leader and co-worker Stephen Tolman had appendicitis, and his appendix ended up exploding in the inside of him. Had he not had an emergency surgery, that would have been the end of him on this side of eternity. He has had 2 surgeries, with 32 stitches in his stomach. He hasn’t been very active recently, but thank God he’s now back on his feet even if less than 30 minutes a day. But the doctors say his recovery is going to take about 2 months plus. Please pray for him.
Ministry News
The village ministries are going very well in Delicias, Reynosa and I am happy to announce a new church launch in a village known as “Nueva Candelaria.” Nueva Candelaria is a village made up of 53 families, and has a population of just around 345 people. The village is 25 minutes away from San Pedro. My co-workers having identified the prospect of a new church plant, as soon as I got here I was presented the project. After prayer, I went into the village eelier this week, to talk and negotiate with the family who will be hosting the church plant in their house. After talks, it was all about excitement, as the family has always wanted to share the good news with their neighbors about what God is doing today. And now they will be having the opportunity.


Soccer Team 
Our soccer team “El Calor de San pedro-A Dios sea la Gloria”(To God be the Glory) is getting back into this year’s season with passion and great anticipation of letting God be gloried this weekend. We are all excited as the players are not just ready physically, but are also trained spiritually as they bring and show forth their God given talent in the field. Please pray for each of them, that they may let God be seen through them, in and out the soccer field.

Future Plans
My speaking engagement diary is filling up for this year. I have been invited to go back to Monterey to preach in 2 different churches, and speak at a radio station at the end of October. I have also just received a confirmation about the Mexican Operation Mobilization (OM) Conference that will taking place in Mexico City in November. I have been invited as speaker. I will be teaching on “A missionary’s life, and His Character!” Please pray for God’s wisdom, and for me to surrender as He leads.
 
At the beginning of 2011, I announced that I was looking into a trip to Brazil at the end of this year. This has been postponed, until sometime next year. I am still learning Portuguese, and Russian. I constantly look for opportunities to practice.  
On a side note, I am happy to report that the “Mission Possible” book has over 80% of its manuscript translated into Spanish. And it’s editing has already kicked off.

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. Looking at every way I am a blessing 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 press toward the high calling and reach out to others every single day. May He lead and guide me as I venture into all the ministries He is allowing me to spear head, and be part of.

2-    Pray for the availability of resources, finances and much needed help.

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.

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.