The Goshorns Step by Step: A New Home April 2016

The Goshorns Step by Step
April 2016
A NEW HOME
We started off the month spending most of
our time moving to a new home. I told Jennifer we
had boys so they could help us with things like this
but they so conveniently now live in the states:) We
were blessed to have help from our Peruvian friends
and I also found out that Katherine has become very
strong. We dont know why the Lord has blessed us
with a much larger home, but we plan on using it to
glorify Him.
While weve been busy turning the house into
a home, Jennifer celebrated a birthday. This was kind
of fitting since she also celebrated a birthday the first
couple weeks in our first home. We had a blessed
time with around 30 of our Peruvian friends.
Louise, who was a missionary in Huancayo
and also a dear friend, retired this month. Jennifer
traveled to the prison with Louise and a couple
Peruvians every week to have Bible studies. Jennifer
is solely in charge of this ministry now. Prayers for
Louise as she starts life again in the states and for
Jennifer.
The rainy season is about over in Peru and so
Salvador, one of our team members and I traveled
The
deeper into the mountains to meet with 20 pastors

and local people of Lucma. Some pastors walked 3
to 4 hours to attend this meeting. We discussed
starting training for discipleship groups. There
seemed to be a lot of interest and so were in the
process of working out the details. A once a week
study would be ideal, but with the travel time of
some of the pastors and our 3 hour drive, we feel
twice a month will be best for now.
We were approached by a local pastor
about starting another Bible study/ feeding
program in a very poor area of Huancayo. About a
month ago a boy there died from malnutrition.
Were working out the details and plan to start next
week. Between the two programs well probably
have around 150 kids to feed and share Christ with.
We also plan on having kids club with all of them.
We humbly thank you for your continued

prayers and financial support. If you
havent yet, we ask that you would
prayerfully consider financially supporting
this ministry in Peru. Without more financial
partners this ministry can not continue to
grow. We love you all and thank you for
being part of Gods work in Peru.
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FEELING HELPLESS
During our Saturday feeding program an eighteen year old boy showed up. I noticed that he never
looked directly at us and when he sat to eat he said his own silent prayer. His name is Anthony and when I
asked if he knew Jesus he said Yes. Hes from Lima and is in Huancayo this week visiting his aunt. I also
found out he cant read or write. He said that he cant see very good and that when he was eight years old he
fell and broke his head. The scars were obvious from this accident. He doesn't know who his father and he
has nine other siblings most of which have different fathers. He lives alone in a small house his mother owns
but shes in a different area of Lima. She will not allow him to stay with her even though hes handicapped.
Since he cannot read, write or see well, he sells candy on the streets of Lima. He said hes the only Christian
in the family and that he has pain in his heart for his mom. I find this amazing since he also told me how his
mom beat him when he was younger. His brothers and sisters dont have anything to do with him except
when he doesnt have money for his mom and she sends a couple of his brothers to find and beat him. By the
grace of God he found a church close to where he lives and he discovered Jesus. It sounds like the people in
the church do what they can for him. They helped him with some bus money so he could visit Huancayo. He
knows a bit of Scripture that he learned by listening to people. I then told him I had an audio Bible and I
would give it to him so he can have his own Bible. When I gave it to him he smiled so big and said its the first
time in his life hes ever received a gift. He said he would like to live with his aunt here in Huancayo but he
cant because his mother will make trouble for her. A few days later we took him to see an eye doctor, it was
the first time he had seen a doctor since his accident. Unfortunately, the problem with his eyes is
neurological. When I told him that the doctor said that glasses wouldn't help, his eyes filled with tears. The
doctor gave us the name of a neurological doctor in Lima, but this is probably not an option.
Prayers are needed all around. We become so tired feeling helpless but God always steps in and takes
control. Pray that the Lord will wrap His arms around Anthony and that he will continue following Christ.
Matthew 25:35-40
For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a
stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was
in prison and you came to visit me.
Then the righteous will answer him, Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you
something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you?
When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?
The King will reply, Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of
mine, you did for me.
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The Goshorns Step by Step
P raye r R e q u e s t s a n d P ra i s e s
Continued physical, emotional and

spiritual protection.
Prayers for the Bible study/ feeding

programs
Continued financial and prayer

support, as well as new financial and
prayer partners.
Prayers that relationships at the

orphanage will grow.
Prayers that discipleship groups

will grow and spread the word of
God.
Prayers for prison ministries
We are thankful for the body of

Christ.
We are thankful for our health.
Discernment as we continue to explore ministry opportunities.
Travel mercies as we travel in Peru.
For Jennifers mom, Joan.
Prayers for parenting from a

distance.
Prayers for Daniel, Matthew and

Audrey while they live in the U.S..
Prayers for kids programs.

Praises for the people in Peru so
willing to help.
Pa r t n e r w i t h u s
God has been very clear that we cannot do anything alone. First we
need Him, second we need the Body of Christ. We will never be
effective ministers of Gods word without your prayers and financial
support. Please consider partnering with us to further Gods Kingdom
in Peru.
All tax deductible donations may be made to:

The Mission Society
PO Box 922637
Norcross Georgia 30010-2637 USA
Designate gifts to: Goshorn Support 5/540
Or online at:
www.themissionsociety.org/give and go to give to a missionary and use
our name.
Or visit our website at: www.goshornstepbystep.com
Email: [email protected]
Skype: tim.jen.goshorn
US Phone (works wherever we have internet): 859-474-2494
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whomever you wish.
1 Thessalonians 5:14
And we urge you, brothers and
sisters, warn those who are idle
and disruptive, encourage the
disheartened, help the weak, be
patient with everyone.

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deeper into the mountains to meet with 20 pastors

We humbly thank you for your continued

The Goshorns Step by Step

Continued physical, emotional and

Prayers for the Bible study/ feeding

Continued financial and prayer

Prayers that relationships at the

Prayers that discipleship groups

Prayers for prison ministries

We are thankful for the body of

Discernment as we continue to explore ministry opportunities.

Travel mercies as we travel in Peru.

For Jennifers mom, Joan.

Prayers for parenting from a

Prayers for Daniel, Matthew and

Prayers for kids programs.

All tax deductible donations may be made to:

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