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August Update

admin — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:57:53 +0000

Power is ours. Today I don’t “think I can, think I can…” but I do know that God can! “I knew He could, I knew He could…” Let this be our motto today as we go forth to glorify Him today in all we do. It requires us to stop our focus on ourselves and to change our focus to God. He is the source of all our power. What is found in us is never sufficient for the spiritual tasks at hand. When we forget this simple principle we find ourselves leaning on the weak arm of flesh. Why do that when God’s power is right there waiting for us? Let us use His power today.

The August issue of AIMI’s monthly newsletter, “Compassion in Action,” is now available.

In this issue:

Search for a Director of African Ministries
Appointment of Interim General Manager at The Pines Christian Care Centre
Short Term Missionary from Canada
“Opportunity Knocks” by René & Sonia Einfeldt
“An Image for the Heart” by Rev. David Seefried

Thank you for your continued prayers and support.

Special Update

admin — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 06:00:33 +0000

Dear Prayer and Support Partners,

Summer is usually a time of transition and this summer has proved to be no different. Because of some significant changes taking place at The Pines Christian Care Centre, we feel led to provide you, our faithful supporters, this SPECIAL EDITION. We are looking forward to what God has in store for AIMI and the ministry at The Pines Christian Care Centre as we continue to seek His will in the days ahead.

We would encourage all of our supporters affected by this time of transition to seek God’s guidance regarding how they would continue to support His work among the AIDS children in South Africa.

A special edition of AIMI’s monthly newsletter, “Compassion in Action,” is now available.

In this issue:

Changes in Personnel by the AIMI Board Members
Special Needs for AIMI
“Opportunity Knocks” by René and Sonia Einfeldt
Praise and Prayer Requests
“Mission Willingness” by Rev. David Seefried

Thank you for your continued prayers and support.

July Update

admin — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:58:24 +0000

When we think beyond the four walls of the church and view the world as in need of our spiritual gifts, then our horizons broaden greatly and there is more than enough work for everyone. Do we have the gift of teaching? Teach that unsaved neighbor next door. The gift of helps? Help the unsaved person. The gift of giving? Help the poor or homeless. When we limited the “work of the ministry” (Ephesians 4:12) to just ourselves and no one else, we thwart the exercise of the gifts the Lord has given. But, when we kick open the church door and see the world, the opportunities are immense. Just get busy serving the Lord. There’s plenty to do.

The July issue of AIMI’s monthly newsletter, “Compassion in Action,” is now available.

In this issue:

Family Missions Trip by Pastor Don Hall
Special Needs
Short-Term Missionaries by Sally Seefried
Praise and Prayer Requests
“Absolute Power?” by Rev. David Seefried

Thank you for your continued prayers and support.

March Update

admin — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 19:53:59 +0000

Life is a risk, and Epaphroditus risked it all for the service of Christ. Such activity is heroic, not foolish. All the Apostles died terrible deaths except John. They risked it all for Christ. They firmly believed, as did Epaphroditus, that if they risked everything for the kingdom of God, God would take care of them and their families. Heroes are ordinary people who step out by faith and risk everything for Jesus, not foolishly but thoughtfully and in a godly manner. Oh, would to God that the heroic spirit would grip us once again. The fields are white onto harvest but the laborers a too few. Go forth!

The March issue of AIMI’s monthly newsletter, “Compassion in Action,” is now available.

In this issue:

The Pines Property
Orphan and Education Support
Special Needs for AIMI
Holistic or Simplistic?
Praise and Prayer Requests
“Love Discernment” by Rev. David Seefried

Thank you for your continued prayers and support.

February Update

aimi — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 20:48:28 +0000

We do not know what 2009 holds in this troubled world and economy. What we do know is that God owns all of this world and laughs as the “heathen rage and imagine vain things” (Psalm 2). What comfort knowing that the Lord is on the Throne, high and lifted up. Let us trust Him as we move through this New Year.

The February issue of AIMI’s monthly newsletter, “Compassion in Action,” is now available.

In this issue:

Reaching people with the Gospel
Special Needs
The Carmichaels prepare to leave for South Africa
Sally Seefried returns to South Africa
AIMI Business Office and Donor Reciepts
Praise and Prayer Requests
“Discerning Love” by Rev. David Seefried

God bless and again thank you.

January Update

aimi — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 12:00:54 +0000

The Lord has been much glorified in what is happening in the ministries of Ambassadors International Ministries, Inc. (AIMI). As is always the case, the Lord who has ordained the ends has also ordained the means and one of the means to doing His will and for bringing glory to His name is prayer. Thank you for praying for this ministry and those who are the hands and feet of this ministry. Do you remember the phrase: “little is much when God is in it”? We at Ambassadors cannot really convey the excitement we are experiencing as we watch the Lord work powerfully. We serve a sovereign, Almighty God who is pleased to work wonders with the few.

The January issue of AIMI’s monthly newsletter, “Compassion in Action,” is now available.

In this issue:

Volunteer Opportunities
AIDS Shortens Life Expenctancy
Special Needs for AIMI
Praise and Prayer Requests
Devotional: “A Sense of Destiny”

Thank you for your continued prayers and support.

December Update

admin — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:00:21 +0000

We wish you all a very Merry Christmas. Knowing that a Child has been given who is our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace brings all who know Him great joy all year round. This One called Jesus saves His people from their sin. It is to Christ that we give all praise and thanksgiving. What an unspeakable Gift the Lord has given to us.

The December issue of AIMI’s monthly newsletter, “Compassion in Action,” is now available.

In this issue:

My Return to South Africa
Meanwhile, Back in the States
Special Needs for AIMI
Praise and Prayer Requests
AIMI’s 2007 Financial Review
Ways to Give
Devotional: “A Christmas Contemplation”

Thank you for your continued prayers and support.

November Update

aimi — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:00:21 +0000

In the Spring of 2005, Ambassador’s ministry, The Pines Christian Care Centre, was born from Christian compassion that drives us to do what we can to alleviate pain and suffering caused by the HIV/AIDS pandemic in South Africa. The Pines Christian Care Centre exists to assist in caring for the children affected and infected and to diminish the spread of HIV infection in South Africa. The hope of Ambassadors is that this property will continue to be used for God’s glory by helping children, teens and adults through a holistic approach to ministry.

November’s issue of AIMI’s monthly newsletter, “Compassion in Action,” is now available.

Inside this issue:

NEEDED – A new van for The Pines
A Time for Thanksgiving
Special Needs for AIMI
Praise and Prayer Requests
Meet the Board Members of AIMI
Devotional: “Celebrating Thanksgiving”

Thank you for your continued prayers and support.

October Update

aimi — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:00:18 +0000

The Change Factor – When Paul began his second term of missionary service, he suggested to Barnabas that they return to check up on churches they had previously visited (Acts 15:36). Instead, Paul traveled with Silas rather than Barnabas; he traveled to Macedonia, not Asia; and he met new people rather than visiting friends he had met before. Paul adapted to these changes and continued his successful missionary journeys. In the midst of the present and anticipated changes that surround us, we trust in Christ, whose love and grace never change.

October’s issue of AIMI’s monthly newsletter, “Compassion in Action,” is now available.

Inside this issue:

Church Planting in Africa
Financial Needs Being Met
Special Needs
Variety: The Spice of Ministry
Prayer and Praise Items
Devotional: “A Matter of the Will”

Thank you for your continued prayers and support.

September Update

aimi — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:48:59 +0000

As we look back over the past months we see many ups and downs, great joy and some pain. In the greater providence of God we can say that nothing we experienced has been outside of His control. In the bestowing of great blessings and in leading us through trials, we have seen the Lord’s hand. The Lord has seen all that has transpired. Second, the Lord uses all that has transpired for our good (Rom. 8:28). Life is a lesson and we are taking those lessons and with determination, applying them to missions, making the changes we can to further the cause of Christ.

September issue of AIMI’s monthly newsletter, “Compassion in Action” is now available.

In this issue:

Church Ministry in Welkom, South Africa
Introduction to AIMI’s Director of Operations
Prayer and Praise Items

Thank you for your continued prayers and support.

August Newsletter

aimi — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 18:42:21 +0000

The August newsletter is now available. In this issue:

Life on the Deputation Trail
Self-Sustaining Ministry at the Pines
Prayer items and more

(Note: Though July 27 was the first issue date, we intend to release these near the beginning of each month in the future.)

July Newsletter

aimi — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:35:47 +0000

Thank you for your many prayers on behalf of the ministry of Ambassadors. The Lord is good and greatly to be praised. With these words on our lips we, together with you, move forward in this great ministry of reaching out to those who are lost, hurting, sick, dying and often without hope. Thank the Lord, we have a biblical message of hope to share with the world, that hope being found in our Lord, Jesus Christ. Please pray for us as we seek the Lord’sleading in bringing others who are serious in serving with AIMI in Africa. All in all, the Lord is blessing mightily.

Our first issue of AIMI’s monthly newsletter, Compassion in Action, is now available on our web site by clicking here. Information is included on that page should you wish to receive it automatically each month via e-mail.