Psalm 25:4-5 "Show me Your ways, O Lord; teach me Your paths. Lead me in Your truth and teach me: for You are the God of my salvation; on You do I wait all day."

For two years this has been our prayer. Every day as we prayed, we would be confronted with the same message over and over, "Wait", "Wait on the Lord" "Do not fear, wait on the Lord." So "I waited patiently for the Lord; and He inclined His ear to me and heard my cry." Psalm 40:1

 

Angel and I want to thank our partners who have been with us for so many years and especially those of you who have not abandoned us in our greatest time of need. Within months of our finding out that we could not return to our beloved Peru due to Angel's health our support dropped by more than two thirds. Yet with only a handful of partners we have seen God work miraculously in providing for our rent, food and transportation. We have been and continue to be blessed beyond measure. But as we waited we realized we needed to do something to compensate for the financial strain we were facing.

We are happy to tell you that for a year now Karen has been employed part time as an administrator for a Christian counseling center. We have been attending a church in South Tampa whose heart for missions goes beyond anything we've ever seen. The pastor himself travels periodically on mission trips and his passion overflows into the congregation. Our Lord provided the funding for Karen to take an online course for Christian Life Coaching. Recently, we received an unexpected gift from a church family in North Carolina whom we've never met which will help Karen become certified and insured. After two years of sitting and waiting, she is like a racing horse waiting for the gate to be opened. She is ready to run this race of serving others with the love of Christ.

 

Angel has been blessed also in that for several months he has had a radio program called "Un Nuevo Comienzo" (New Beginning) which has been sponsored for 6 months. The response to this program is overwhelming as he receives emails and calls during the teachings. He has also been placed on staff as a part time pastor of the church we attend and has been serving our Lord in the work of a Spanish Church plant in South Tampa area. This is a much more difficult task than it was in Peru and we desperately need your prayer covering for hearts to be open to receive and the Spirit of God to move over the Latin community in the South Tampa area. Slowly we are seeing our little group of 5 which started a year ago begin to grow.

Although we are no longer in Peru, the work we started there has not stopped. Every month we receive calls from Pastor Salomon and his wife, Rosalia, asking us when we are coming for a visit. The third church we were in the midst of planting with Pastor Enrique is now built and running strong. We long to visit and it is our hope that sometime next year we will be able to bring a missions team to bless the pastors and their wives. The women's ministry is going strong and they long for Karen's return visit as well.

 

Financially we are barely making it but our desire is to get to the place where we can live off of our part time earnings. Our prayer is for our Lord to provide in such a way that whatever we receive for ministry will be used 100% for His glory in His work both in S. Tampa and in Peru and other Latin countries. We are still very much involved with Missionary Ventures and try to serve them whenever possible but of late due to lack of funds for gas it has been a while since we've been able to participate. We have received several invitations to go to Brazil and Columbia and long to be a blessing to the pastors in those countries as well. Although Angel will not be able to visit the remote villages, which was something he loved doing, our hope is that he would be able to stay in the main city areas if he were to travel. We are praying about this and believing God for a miracle.

Would you pray about joining us in this new season of our ministry by partnering with us? Read on!

 

Our current needs:

• The radio station funds run out soon and in order for the program that is blessing so many of our Hispanic listeners we need a monthly support of $150.00
  
• Sufficient funds to come in that we may travel to Peru next year not just for our travel and ground fees but also that we may bring a team that could richly bless the pastors who preach out of their poverty for the love of Christ.
  
• Support for our needs here in the states as we will need to move from the missionary complex by early spring of 2013. D&D Missionary Homes has been a blessing with rent covering all utilities, cable and internet. Once we move these will all be added expenses for us not to mention all the deposits that will be required.
  

 

 

 

 

 

    
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merry Christmas & a Very Blessed New Year!

 

 

    We thank our God for each and every one of you!

Know you are prayed for, loved and appreciated always!

We're still here!

For His Glory Ministry Prayer Update – September 2010

Praise: 

Praise to God our heavenly Father in heaven – Angel’s surgery went well although it was a long day; he came out just the trooper.  Even as they rolled him past the waiting room on the way to his room to pick me up, he managed to give me a smile and kiss.  The downside of the surgery is his having to wear a neck brace for 12 weeks.  As of today he has made it through his first week and a half, only 10 ½ more to go! 

We thank all of our friends and family for the prayers that went up for him and continue to go up for us.  We made it through one hurdle, several more to get through but it is refreshing to know our Lord only gives us as much as we can handle. 

We are especially thankful to Pastor Joe and Elaine Scott for the sacrifice of opening their home to us for such a length of time during Angel’s recovery. We are blessed beyond measure!

Prayer requests:

October 18^th, Angel starts his radiation.  It will entail 9 weeks of radiation, Monday thru Friday not including weekends and holidays.  Thankfully the VA will be putting us up in the hotel again.  Pray for the radiation to work and for a quick healing by the power of the Spirit of God of the prostate cancer.

Many have asked us how they can help.  It is very hard for us to ask this but as you pray, would you also pray to see if our Lord would have you partner with us financially.  We need you more than ever during this season of our ministry.  Please know that we understand if you cannot and are truly appreciative for your faithfulness in prayer.  Together we are making a difference in the lives of so many who are hungry to know that there is a love out there and His name is Jesus.

We still need prayer for wisdom as to the exact date of Karen’s return to Peru and the finances to cover her airfare and transport back to Moyobamba.

Continue to lift up Pastor Enrique and the Nazarene church plant in Nuevo Progreso as Angel’s plans to serve with him in evangelizing and raising leaders has been put on hold for now. Pray he remains focused and encouraged as he presses forward in the work of the Holy Spirit there.

Pray for the Pastoras who are anxiously awaiting Karen’s return. She also had a conversation with Julio, the English teacher she helps, and they are anxious for her to get back and start teaching English in the institute.

 Our time is in the hands of our Lord and we are walking these days out one day at a time, savoring our time with family and friends and drawing ever closer to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as we step out in this new level of faith He is raising us up to.  We want you to know we have nothing but peace and trust in Him and pray that our lives will continue to be a reflection of His great and deep love for His children and the world.

Until October 18^th we can be reached at 727-847-2694 or 386-837-4961.

Would you consider partnering with us?  We need you!   Send your monthly partnership or your one-time love offering payable to:   

  Missionary Ventures        

P.O. Box 593550

Orlando, Florida 32859-3550

Please include a note stating clearly:

***Preferenced for Angel & Karen Oyola’s Ministry with MV***

“Notwithstanding any other statements in this communication, please remember that any contributions to MVI are under MVI’s full discretion and control as is required by IRS regulations.”

You can also partner online by going to  https://www.mvi.org/donations ...locate donation area and check box for   "field coordinator ministry preferenced for....and type in Angel and Karen Oyola/Peru

We thank all of you for the prayers, support and words of encouragement we have been receiving. Know you are truly loved, appreciated and prayed for.

In His Most Precious Love,

Angel & Karen

"For His Glory" MinistryIsaiah 61: 1-3

Prayer Update for September

Praise:
Every day we stand amazed at His great love! As many of you know Angel and I have been on a bit of a rollercoaster ride after arriving in the states. His surgery date is September 7th at 7am and we have been back and forth w/all the preparations necessary for the VA to set this all up. One of the perks, we discovered, was that because we live so far we are entitled to a stay overnite at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Tampa courtesy of the VA.
Friday, Sept 3rd, Angel needs to be at the VA for his pre-ops at 8am. So Today, Thursday the 2nd, we registered at the hotel, opened the door to our room and stood at the door in awe! It is the most beautiful suite with microwave, refrigerator, living room/dining area, king-sized bed…..more than we ever imagined. With tears in our eyes we immediately began to thank our heavenly Father, praising His name for His great goodness. We are truly humbled and in awe!

Prayer requests:
September 7th, is Angel’s surgery. Please be in prayer for an easy surgery and quick recovery. Many have asked what kind of surgery Angel is having and I happened to find a website that gave a perfect explanation and even helped us to understand more clearly what we are in for.
Two weeks after Angel’s surgery he will be starting the procedure for radiation on his pelvic area for the prostate cancer. So all in all he will be in Florida for at least 9 weeks.
We have had to cancel our flights back to Peru and are still waiting on making a decision as to when I (Karen) will fly back or if I’ll wait for Angel’s radiation to be completed. More than likely I’ll have to fly back to Peru before Angel to take care of the finances etc. Please pray that we will have wisdom and peace in the making of this decision.
September 5th is the annual Bible March in Moyobamba, Peru. Please pray for a great outpouring of Christians to the streets, for hearts to be pierced and for the name of Jesus Christ to be lifted high!
Continue to lift up Pastor Enrique and the Nazarene church plant in Nuevo Progreso as Angel’s plans to serve with him in evangelizing and raising leaders has been put on hold for now. Pray he remains focused and encouraged as he presses forward in the work of the Holy Spirit there.
Many have asked what type of surgery Angel is having so I looked it up online and actually found a site that really explained it in detail even helping us to understand more clearly what he is in for. If you would like to know too you can look up this site: http://www.mayfieldclinic.com/PE-ACDF.htm
Our time is in the hands of our Lord and we are walking these days out one day at a time, savoring our time with family and friends and drawing ever closer to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as we step out in this new level of faith He is raising us up to. We want you to know we have nothing but peace and trust in Him and pray that our lives will continue to be a reflection of His great and deep love for His children and the world.
We thank all of you for the prayers, support and words of encouragement we have been receiving. Know you are truly loved, appreciated and prayed for.
In His Most Precious Love,
Angel & Karen

                                                         Angel with Pastor Enrique (right)

Angel's Surgery - Sept 7th

We want to thank everyone who has been supporting us in prayer during this journey we have been on since arriving in the states in July. After all of Angel's exams, Mri, Cat scan, bone scan etc it was determined that he has a compression pressing on his spinal cord at the base of his neck. He needs immediate surgery. We finally received the news that Angel's surgery on his neck/spine is Sept 7th. Two weeks after his surgery they will begin the preliminaries for radiation on his pelvic area for the prostate cancer. Our greatest need at the moment is a place to stay for about a month and a half during this process.  

We were hoping for a guest house/somewhere private near the VA Hosp where Angel could recuperate but at this point whatever is available would be so appreciated. If you know of anything please let us know. the location would need phone access so we could receive calls from the doctors etc too.

You can comment here or on our facebook.
We know God is in control and appreciate all your prayers and love.....in His love...Angel & Karen

Greatest Birthday Gift

The goodness of our God amazes me every day! At this moment I am sitting in Hollywood Florida at my Aunt Betty Lou's house listening to my sister catch up with our cousin Phyllis (they're the same age and grew up together). We haven't seen them for more than 30 years. I am so blessed and at peace seeing Aunt Betty as she is living right next to her other daughter Crystal whom we have met for the first time.
In all we do if we recognize His goodness and seek His will in all things He never fails to bring blessings in abundance. I never imagined I'd be seeing my aunt again.
The way to pace and victory is to accept every circumstance and every trial as being straight from the hand of our loving Father; to live "with Him in heavenly realms" (Eph 2:6), above the clouds, in the very presence of His throne; and to look down from glory on our circumstances as being lovingly and divinely appointed."
This day I pray you: Draw on His strength, Bask in His presence, Becoming a vessel where His Light will shine like a beacon in the night for all the world to know and every tongue and tribe to believe on the One who died for us on that cold dark night on Calvary.

Sacariaz Receives His New Wheels

What a story we have about this wheelchair donated by P.E.T. (Personal Energy Transportation) Ministry!  The South Tampa Medical Team brought the chair with them for which we had planned to have them put it together and present it to Sacariaz the following Friday of their arrival.  Sacariaz is an 18 year old university student who lost his left leg to polio. This PET chair offers him the mobility to not only get around town but to attend his classes without having to walk with his crutch or take motortaxis.
The main part of the chair arrived with the team but the suitcase that had the other tires and tools remained in Atlanta only to be flown all the way to London then back to Atlanta then finally to Lima but not in time for the team presentation.  Thankfully, Angel was able to go with Jeff, the team leader, to customs the night the team was returning to the states and with much pleading was allowed to bring the suitcase back to Moyobamba with him.  Saturday, July 3rd, we presented Sacariaz with his new set of wheels and a bible.  He was so excited and truly blessed by this chair.  We were abundantly blessed to be able to present him with it and thank PET ministry and STF for bringing it to Peru.
We ask that you pray for us to come up with a solution in being able to provide customs with the new paperwork available with the signatures they are requesting from now on.  It will require someone going to Lima before each team to claim what is coming into the country. Not an easy task, costly for us missionaries and will not only affect us but the rest of MVI missionaries in Peru.  We believe God for favor and quick answers to this potential problem.

We also ask your prayers in something our Lord laid on Karen's heart for their return...to start a bible study with the recipients of these chairs. Looking forward to what our Lord has in store for His special ones.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5G0S3DcewN0    
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHcChs_nsQc

This week has been amazing for us as we have been able to be a conduit of blessing for so many. October of 2009, we had a team come to serve in Nuevo Progreso while the women on the team held a health workshop for the women of Moyobamba. During that time we visited a village called Yantelo and planned on holding a baby workshop for young teenage moms but due to the lack of follow through on the clinic's part we returned to Moyobamba with a suitcase full of gifts and educational books on caring for your baby during and after pregnancy.

During the Medical clinic we recently held in Nuevo Progreso and Santa Catalina we had the team give out the gifts and books to any first time moms. Yet we returned with a half a suitcase of books and gifts.Today we went to the hospital and had the great joy of delivering some more of the gifts and books to the new moms and blessed the hospital with what was left to give to future moms. The director of the maternity ward was so happy to receive these gifts and loved the books called "Mama y Bebe" .."Mother and Baby"..and said he would like to use one of the books to have a meeting with the other obstetricians to share the information on nutrition and how to encourage the mothers to understand the birthing process and what to expect the first year of the baby's life.What a great day in the Lord as we not only handed out the gifts but were able to pray for each one of these new moms and their precious treasures. God's name was lifted high and we were walking on clouds! I am always blessed to be such a conduit for His love!

Of course none of this would happen without the donations we receive from our partners and teams who come to visit and labor in the loveof                                           our Lord with us. To God be all the glory!