July 2013 International Missions Newsletter

Blessings!!! It has been some time since my last newsletter. I just want to say how grateful I am to everyone for your continued support, both in prayers and monetarily. I have been continually burdened with the desire to raise up disciples to go forth into every part of this earth and proclaim Jesus as Lord. In this season I am in, I am noticing more and more the need for those to know of the LOVE that Jesus has for all mankind. We can just reflect on the cross and how everyone has an opportunity to receive the chance for eternal life with the Lord. So many have either chosen another direction, or have not had the opportunity to accept this free gift of peace, joy, life, and freedom in Jesus! It is the ultimate deceit of the enemy to distract man towards the things of this world, and other gods/idols rather than the only One that can bring peace and joy. Everyone is looking for love and identity. We know our identity is in Jesus Christ, but many are still searching. It is the Lord who saves, who delivers, who brings freedom to all those that have been bound. He says in Matthew 19:26,”With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible”. I believe the Lord can and will save those that seem unable to be saved; those that seem as though they are too far gone…He did it with me and you! He will and continues to do it again and again. On that note, I will be returning to Benin, West Africa this September 4th, 2013, and bringing in a group of young adults along with myself. We will be doing various ministry activities in various places including at the largest University in Benin, West Africa. There will also be an intercessory group working in the region near the base, a village group ministering in the villages, and a business group that will be investigating business projects that have already been started, and looking for new opportunities concerning business. There is still much to do in the country of Benin, West Africa, but much progress has already been done. We are thankful to the Lord for the ministry He has given in this small nation. We are still in the process of acquiring the land needed for the medical clinic, discipleship center, and farm land which will help support the ministry financially. We need to prepare the land first before we are to build on the land. Right now, we are looking to build a Well on the land, and looking initially to develop 40 acres of land. Our desire is to develop about 100 acres of land per year to prepare for the ministry that is to take place in Benin. As you can see, this is a process that takes time. We are not finished yet! God has given the vision, and He is providing all the tools to enable us to complete the vision! We are disciple makers. We make disciples across the nations, for them to go forth and then disciple others across the various nations as well. The Lord has called me to help bring in these individuals that can help aid the ministry not only in Benin, West Africa but various nations. Right now, the Lord is bringing in this group of individuals in September to help aid the work that is going on in Benin. The prayers and intercession of God’s people has help to bring in these individuals as well as the finances, and equipment needed to finish these various projects. I am so grateful to the Lord for you and your prayers. I have said this repeatedly, and continue to see God confirm this over and over again…He chooses to use US to partner together to win souls for Himself! It is an awesome thing to see God’s people work in unity to win souls for Jesus. He loves us, and Love died for Love! Others need to know this. As I am in the USA recruiting, mobilizing and preparing individuals and teams to go forth to these various countries, I see the Lord building up, and calling others forth into ministry and into the very purpose they are here on this earth for! It is so exciting! I am still working with the women’s ministry here in the States and all of them have either gone abroad internationally or they are in the process of going forth. The most important thing about the women’s discipleship ministry here in the States is that disciples are being made, people are growing spiritually and they are beginning to discover and walk in their purpose the Lord has given them on this earth. The laborers are few, but the harvest is so plentiful, but the Lord tells us to pray to the Lord for more laborers! So, as we have been laboring together in prayer the laborers are going forth to the various nations! Praise the Lord! I also look to be going to other countries and learning of the culture, customs and ministries there in order to then bring more of God’s people to those areas. Each of these outreaches will cost me about $3,000.00. In addition to that, I have everyday living and travel expenses here where I reside in the States. The travel I do is locally, nationally, and internationally. The ministry the Lord has given me does not just start when I am overseas, but it is ongoing here and abroad. It is a 24/7, every day ministry. Again, I thank you for all of your prayers, love, and support. May the Lord continue to bless you abundantly! Prayer Points: • AF ministry in Benin, and for laborers to fill Benin. • My financial support, as I will be traveling more internationally and locally to recruit/mobilize. • Protection for my family and myself as I do the Lord’s work. • Divine connections and divine appointments from the Lord, direction, and wisdom in what the Lord has given me to do. • Please pray for more young men to be drawn forth as laborers. • God’s Kingdom come and Will be done in this ministry! Opportunities to Donate/Give: 1. Mail Tax-deductible donations to: AMBASSADORS FELLOWSHIP P.O. BOX 62309 COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80962-2309 Please write my name “Joy McCollum” in the memo, or attach a note with my name on it referencing that the donation will directly go into my account. 2. Fill Out an Automatic Debit Form Call (719) 495-8180 for a form or email me @joyncharity@gmail.com 3. Just call in your Payment Automatic or one time deductions can be easily withdrawn from your bank account Don’t forget to include my name on ALL donations. This will ensure proper credit.

JANUARY 2013 NEWSLETTER!!

MISSIONS TO THE HIDDEN NATIONS… Reaching the Unreached FROM JOY MCCOLLUM… AMBASSADORS FELLOWSHIP, P.O. BOX 62309, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80962 January 2013, MONTHLY NEWSLETTER Happy and Blessed NEW YEAR!!! I pray that you had an awesome Christmas celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, as well as a blessed beginning to your New Year! I am looking forward to 2013, as I hope all of you are as well. There is still much work to do in bringing in individuals to the knowledge of the Lord and the call to the Great Commission! The Lord is doing much work in preparing His people with the knowledge, information, and understanding of the call to the Great Commission. I have recently returned from a Tijuana, Mexico crusade where we saw individuals get saved, and encouraged in the Gospel of Jesus. The poverty in Mexico is evident. In all of that, the Joy on the children, teenagers, and adults faces, as the love of Christ was shown, was unforgettable. There were many new individuals on this outreach this year. The Lord revealed His love to not only the people of Mexico, but to us as well. His LOVE is what heals, sets free, brings joy, and brings peace in an atmosphere where peace is not known. God IS Love, and when we show His love, others will know that we are the Lord’s disciples. Last year the Christians we worked with in Mexico were so encouraged and uplifted as we evangelized throughout Mexico that they decided to continue the work themselves in evangelizing their own neighborhoods. They feared going out and evangelizing because of the gangs, crime, destruction, etc. But, the Lord did a great work and gave them boldness! Also, one of the pastors that we work with in Tijuana, Mexico went to India with us as well. The Lord is not just sending those from the USA out, but those from all over the world to different parts of the nations! The Lord told us to raise up disciples, and this is what we are doing! We desire that everywhere we go disciples be raised up. The Lord took a Mexican Pastor and sent him to India. How awesome is that?!! The Lord also took individuals from all over the United States who never before traveled outside of their own country or even state, placed in them the desire to go, and sent them! Now, more people in these nations are coming to the knowledge of Jesus Christ because they decided to OBEY what the Lord put in their heart to do. Those that supported them monetarily and prayerfully also are partners with us in the winning of souls in these various countries. Praise the Lord! This year in Mexico, we had individuals work with the children’s ministry and teach them the Word of God through video, worship, and most importantly through love. These little kids have many seeds of hope, faith, and love planted in them from this outreach. We expect to see the increase when we return. We have seen miracles, signs and wonders in Mexico! Most importantly individuals have come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ and continued to live a life of Christ. The ministry over in Benin is growing as well, as we are looking to build a discipleship center, medical clinic, and buy land for farming to help support the ministry. We are currently in Benin raising up leaders through discipleship, ministering to the pastors of the Four-Square Denomination that we have partnered with to win at least 10% of that nation to Jesus Christ, and working in various villages. These villages that we are ministering in consist of first generation Christians! The Lord has given us the privilege of watering the seed that has been planted with the people in those villages! I am still here gathering those whom the Lord has chosen for His work internationally. On December 14th we had an AF missionary fellowship with around 50 individuals who have been on our outreaches or had an interest in missions from the Philadelphia area. This was a great time of fellowship and encouragement that was given in the call of the Great Commission! There are still areas all over the world that have never heard of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We need the laborers, we need the intercessors, the worshipers, the preachers, teachers, evangelist, missionaries, artistically gifted individuals in drama, media, computers, and we need our fellow brothers and sisters to partner with us to fulfill the vision of soul winning all over the world! In this assignment I have been given, I will be traveling more internationally, nationally, and locally to inform and mobilize the Body of Christ. The only way this world will change is through the Body of Christ. Each ministry has their assignment. This is my assignment to win souls for Jesus Christ in the least reached and unreached areas of the world through recruitment and mobilization. If nobody brings in the individuals, then where will the laborers come from? I will be returning to Benin, West Africa with a group of individuals as to expose them to the international field as well as continue to aid in the work that is ongoing there. Lord willing I will also be going to several other countries in the near future. In the midst of that I will be preparing the individuals who will be going to Benin this year as well as prepare for the various places the Lord will be sending me. I am also continuing to raise my support as more support will be needed to do all of what the Lord has given me to do. I will be returning to Colorado Springs, Colorado for additional international mission’s training to be more effective as I travel, recruit, and mobilize God’s people locally, nationally, and internationally. Please continue to partner with me monetarily and through prayer. I love you all, and I am praying for you all as well! Blessings! Prayer Points: • AF ministry in Benin, and for laborers to fill Benin. • My financial support, as I will be traveling more internationally and locally to recruit/mobilize. • Protection for my family and myself as I do the Lord’s work. • Divine connections and divine appointments from the Lord, direction, and wisdom in what the Lord has given me to do. • God’s Kingdom come and Will be done in this ministry. AMBASSADORS FELLOWSHIP P.O. BOX 62309 COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80962-2309 Please write my name “Joy McCollum” in the memo, or attach a note with my name on it referencing that the donation will directly go into my account.