May - July 2013 Newsletter

Hola amigos! Cmo estn? Hello friends! How are you? As we update you with this newsletter we do so with much humility and thankfulness for Gods grace, mercy and protection, which are new each and every day; just as his word proclaims. Lamentations 3:22-23 Hablamos espaol? (We) speak Spanish?We have been studying spanish for a year now and by no means are we fluent yet, but we have a good foundation from which to build on and communicate; we know way more than when we arrived. It is said that it can take years to become fluent, so language learning will continue in Ecuador. Buenas noticias! Good news! We were able to sell our car in Costa Rica. Note: We are in need of a vehicle while in the States, please email or call us if you have one we could rent or borrow. Mark your calendars: Thursday, October 17th, Our home church NJBC will host a free information Banquet for our ministry. Adis Costa Rica Good-bye Costa Rica. Our time in Costa Rica is coming to an end, we were so blessed to have been able to study Spanish, make lasting friendships, serve along side 6:8 Ministries in the barrios to help spread the love of Christ to many children and families in and around Costa Rica. Now, we must look forward to the new journey God has for us in Ecuador. We are very excited as its been a long time in the making, but His timing and plan are perfect. Isaiah 55:8-9. Dnde estamos y qu vamos a hacer? Where are we and what are we doing? Beginning the 2nd week of September we will be in the States for a little over two months to raise additional monthly support, fulfill speaking engagements, make final preparations for full-time ministry and obtain our visas for Ecuador. We still have a few open dates for speaking engagements, no matter how small. Please pass on our information to your church, small group, or other organization that would be interested in having us come share how God has called us to help and work with the children of Ecuador in the Amazon jungle basin. S pueden! yes yall can. What can two little girls do? Kiely & Kearste from Jonesville Baptist Church, Jonesville, Florida (our sons church), heard about our work and had a desire to do something for Christ. So they raised $200 to purchase scripture books & Bibles for kids in Costa Rica. We had a team from our home church, North Jacksonville Baptist Church, Jacksonville, Florida in Costa Rica that helped pass out the Bibles and scripture books in a local school and several Barrios. The Bible says God's word will not return void and because of the faithfulness of these little girls, many children received a copy of God's word and will be able to read about Him and know Him. A word of encouragement: I hold one single sentence out of God's Word to be of more certainty, and of more power, than all the discoveries of all the learned men of all the ages. -Charles H. Spurgeon Prayer request! Heathers safe return from Africa Smooth transitions to Ecuador Our adult children stateside Continuation of learning Spanish 2013-14 monthly budget Gods guidance & direction The children at Casa de Fe The Ecuadorian people How can we pray for you? Please email us with your Prayer needs! A Message to our Ministry Partners: Gracias! Thank you! If you have prayed or supported us financially, we are so grateful and ask that you would continue as we move forward. We could not do this without you! For more about our Ministry and how you can help: Check out our website at www.pateministries.org, email at pateministries@gmail.com or call us at 904-879-1396 How to Donate: 3 easy ways 1. Accessing PayPal or PayPal Subscribe on our website. 2. Bill Pay through your banking institution. 3. Mail a check to: Pate Ministries or FTCE ! P. O. Box 893 Callahan, FL 32011
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May the Lord Bless you richly!

Gary & Dena

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