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.