JOSÉ CARLOS PEZINI – September 2023 UPDATE

Greetings to all of you in the grace and peace of the Lord Jesus. We would like to express our sincere gratitude for participating in ministry in Brazil. We appreciate your financial support and your prayers. Just like the apostle Paul's experience with the Philippians, the Independent Presbyterian Church of Brazil (IPIB), SARA, and I have also felt the bonding experience with you as our partners in the Kingdom of God: " And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:19.

Memorial Service to Honor and Celebrate Katherine Booth

Katherine Sawyer Booth, faithful friend of The Outreach Foundation, passed away Friday, September 7 in Stuart, Florida.

Mrs. Booth was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Alex Booth, Outreach trustee emeritus. Dr. and Mrs. Booth shared a great love for the people of Africa. Their Booth Leadership Initiative focused that passion on the African Church. Equipping leaders, planting and building churches, and funding schools were a priority for this devoted couple. As a result of their generosity and kindness, thousands of African pastors have been trained, hundreds of churches built, and countless children enabled to attend school.

The Outreach FoundationSeptember 15, 2023

Mrs. Katherine Sawyer Booth — Lasting Legacy

Katherine Sawyer Booth, faithful friend of The Outreach Foundation, passed away Friday, September 7 in Stuart, Florida.

Mrs. Booth was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Alex Booth, Outreach trustee emeritus. Dr. and Mrs. Booth shared a great love for the people of Africa. Their Booth Leadership Initiative focused that passion on the African Church. Equipping leaders, planting and building churches, and funding schools were a priority for this devoted couple. As a result of their generosity and kindness, thousands of African pastors have been trained, hundreds of churches built, and countless children enabled to attend school.

The Outreach FoundationSeptember 11, 2023

Important News from PAK7 in Pakistan

PAK7, Outreach partner in Pakistan, sent updated news on the August 16th attacks on churches and Christian homes in Jaranwala.

Asia, Partnership, Projects, Important NewsThe Outreach FoundationSeptember 1, 2023PAK7, Pakistan Partnership, Pakistan

John McCall — August 2023 Update

My favorite place in Taiwan is Taroko National Park on Taiwan’s east coast. It is a deep gorge with marble walls jutting down into a roaring river. The park is named after the Taroko people who have lived in that area for thousands of years.

Asia, Global WorkersThe Outreach FoundationAugust 31, 2023John McCall, Taiwan

Vital Ministry in Syria and Lebanon

As we seek to engage followers of Christ in His mission in Syria and Lebanon, The Outreach Foundation continues in partnership with the National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon (NESSL). This July three Outreach board members, Nancy Fox, Lois Andrews, and Lisa Culpepper traveled to Beirut to visit partners and attend the annual Women’s Conference in Dhour Choueir, Lebanon.

Ukraine Appeal — Stories from Ukraine

In God’s providence, The Outreach Foundation has had the privilege to come alongside several ministries serving in Ukraine since Russia’s invasion. We are pleased to share some of their highlights with you.

Military Chaplains Minister on Multiple Fronts in Ukraine

Earlier this summer, The Outreach Foundation hosted Dr. Ivan Rusyn (President, Ukraine Evangelical Theological Seminary in Kyiv) for a visit to the U.S. His several updates included a major initiative to train military chaplains who are serving active-duty soldiers in Ukraine. This initiative has brought together Orthodox and Greek Catholic seminaries and UETS representing the broader Protestant traditions in Ukraine. Military chaplaincy is at the leading edge of what ministry candidates are being trained to do as they seek to fulfill their call while serving their country courageously.

China Partnership — Amity Printing Company

The Outreach Foundation has had a long-standing relationship with Amity Printing Company in China. Located on the outskirts of Nanjing, China, Amity Printing Company is a joint venture between the Amity Foundation and the United Bible Societies. The company was established in 1988 and prints Bibles for the world. Bibles have been sent to more than 140 countries and regions.

Asia, Partnership, ProjectsThe Outreach FoundationAugust 22, 2023China Partnership, China, Amity Printing

Pray for Partners in Pakistan

On Wednesday, August 17 a violent mob of around 7,000 people attacked 22 churches in a number of Christian homes in areas outside Faisalabad. This is an area in which our partners in Pakistan operate. Please hold our brothers and sisters in Pakistan in your prayers as they grieve over this attack, seek courage to face this challenging time, and as Muslim and Christian leaders work together to ease tensions.

Asia, Important News, Partnership, ProjectsThe Outreach FoundationAugust 17, 2023Pakistan, Pakistan Partnership, PAK7

PCEA Urisho Church Dedication

PCEA Urisho Church in Arusha, Tanzania was dedicated in June with a happy celebration. The church is located on top of Mount Meru, just outside Arusha.

From our base in Kikuyu, it took all day to drive to Arusha for the dedication. We got to the border at noon, and it took about two hours to cross because of the paperwork for the vehicle. The main language of Tanzania is Swahili, and very few people speak English.

Africa, Partnership, ProjectsThe Outreach FoundationAugust 10, 2023PCEA Church Construction in Kenya, PCEA, Kenya, Stu Ross

Ethiopia Partnership — West Gambella Bethel Synod Vehicle

For several years the West Gambella Bethel Synod President, Rev. James Gadet Tang, has requested help from donor partners to raise funds to replace their aging vehicle. Their vehicle was purchased in 2006 and has completed nearly 500,000 kilometers (more than 300,000 miles).

Africa, Partnership, ProjectsThe Outreach FoundationAugust 4, 2023Ethiopia Partnership, Ethiopia

Lasting Friendship: Outreach Team Visits the Church in China

Hospitality and mutual exchanges of stories of God at work in China and the United States marked The Outreach Foundation’s first post-pandemic visit to the church in China. As we conclude our memorable time among friends who wish us God’s blessings and desire a deeper relationship with the church in America, we received the following official report from the National China Christian Council (CCC) office which hosted our visit. We look forward to sharing stories of our rich time in China with you soon!

Asia, Partnership, ProjectsThe Outreach FoundationAugust 2, 2023China Partnership, China, China Christian Council, TPSM, CCC

Holistic Evangelism in Tete Province — August 2023 Update

I am excited to share with you an update on our Holistic Evangelism Project in Tete Province, Mozambique. The year started with a bang. Cyclone Freddy made its first landfall in Mozambique in late February and then returned for a second landfall in March. Tete Province (an interior province) was spared the tremendous rainfall that coastal areas received, but crop preparation and planting were delayed, and village life was disrupted. We are grateful the damage and flooding were not as bad as we feared.

Africa, Partnership, ProjectsThe Outreach FoundationAugust 2, 2023Holistic Evangelism in Tete Province, Tete

PCEA Kwen-Siro Church Dedication in Kenya

The dedication of PCEA Kwen-Siro Church on July 1 was the culmination of a week of mission celebration on the Kenyan coast. The celebration started on Tuesday when many went door to door in Sagalla evangelizing and inviting the town people to the church dedication on Saturday. Most of the Head Office including the Moderator, Secretary General and Deputy Secretary General attended.

Africa, Partnership, ProjectsThe Outreach FoundationJuly 28, 2023PCEA Church Construction in Kenya, PCEA, Kenya

PCEA Emmaus-Mutarakwa Church Dedication in Kenya

PCEA Emmaus-Mutarakwa Church is located near Nakuru in Central Province in St. Mary’s Parish. St. Mary’s Church is the mother church. In 2018, two plots of land measuring .75 acres were obtained — 1/2 acre came from the Ministry of Land and 1/4 acre was donated by a church member. Ground was broken for the church on October 6, 2019.

The Outreach FoundationJuly 26, 2023

Tumaini Children's Ministry — July 2023 Update

At the end of June, a six-member team from Eastminster Presbyterian Church, Marietta, Georgia journeyed to the highlands of Kenya to make a visit to the Tumaini-Huruma Children’s Ministry. Eastminster, an Outreach church partner, had not sent a team to Kenya (due to COVID constraints) since 2018. Here is a quick snapshot of our two-day visit:

Persian Diaspora Partnerships: A New Strategy for Engaging with God’s Work in Europe

Persian Diaspora Partnerships: A New Strategy for Engaging with God’s Work in Europe

In October 2021, while COVID protocols were still in effect and few people were traveling internationally, The Outreach Foundation decided to explore a new field of harvest. It’s called Diaspora. Diaspora refers to those people living away from their homeland due to religious, political, or economic hardship. Biblically, we may recall Esther and Daniel living in Persia, or the Israelites living in Egypt, even Jesus and his family living in diaspora while on the run from Herod the Great.

Europe, Partnership, ProjectsThe Outreach FoundationJuly 25, 2023Persian Diaspora Partnerships, Diaspora

Partner Updates