Project Paraguay
Heart Aflame …
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… Mind Renewed
In the Service of Christ the King
March 6, 2016
Dear Friend of Project Paraguay,
It is a time for choosing for both our nation and the Church of Christ. A brilliant
political writer of the Revolution, Thomas Paine, wrote, “THESE are the times that try
men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from
the service of their country; but he that stands by it now, deserves the love and thanks
of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this
consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.” Paine’s
poignant pamphlet did much to encourage American patriots.
As believers, however, we are likewise motivated by the certainty of Christ’s
promise that the gates of hell shall be conquered (Matthew 16:18) and that the Lord
shall make His triumph so glorious that “the earth will be filled
with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea.” (Habakkuk
2:14). How wonderful it is to know that we can be part of his magnificent plan and that
there is no other work that compares with laboring for the expansion of His Kingdom, so
that His Will may be done here as it is in Heaven (Matthew 6:10). Abraham Kuyper,
Prime Minister of the Netherlands at the turn of the last century stated, “There is not a
square inch in the whole domain of our human existence over which Christ, who is
Sovereign over all, does not cry, Mine!”
Nations rise and fall but the Kingdom of our Lord endures everlastingly.
Patriotism is good—especially to ensure that God’s Word is honored and goes forth
freely—but as American or Paraguayan Christians, we are patriots of a greater Kingdom
with the primary focus of glorifying and obeying the King of Kings through word and
deed.
In that spirit, Project Paraguay supports the growth of a Church fully committed to
proclaiming the primacy of God’s Word in all areas of life—whether it is evangelism,
mercy ministries, education, culture, business, church government, or secular
government. Our immediate focus is the completion of the physical work at Barrio
Parque and starting a work at Mariano. The El Renuevo Session approved the
purchase of land and the start of construction in that location. The challenge for us is to
raise the funds to pay down the mortgage and begin construction so that our
Paraguayan brothers can move forward in spreading the Gospel in that area.
Consequently, our mission trip this Summer will focus on Barrio Parque and
Mariano. We have 20 slots on our team but have commitments from only around 10
persons, so we have considerable room to grow. Please let me know if you are
P.O. Box 129, Bentonville, VA 22610-0129
(540) 220-8596
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interested in joining us from July 29 to August 8, 2016. I have recently uploaded a
powerpoint presentation on the take action page that provides further background
regarding the work in Paraguay. Prior year after action reviews on the archives page
are also helpful background information. Please check out our resources on the new
Project Paraguay website at projectparaguay.org.
This year’s trip participants will include elders of the Potomac Presbytery of the
Presbyterian Church in America, who will participate in the ceremonies inaugurating a
new Paraguayan Presbytery composed of three churches. This year will also mark the
15th anniversary of the work initiated by Pastor Joel Acevedo in Paraguay. Both Pastors
Acevedo and Amsler, who are the founders of Project Paraguay, will attend the
ceremonies. On August 7, the rest of the team, after a week of work, outreach, and fun
will have the opportunity to be part of the historic celebration.
Project Paraguay’s work is being upheld through your prayers, volunteer time on
mission teams, and financial support. All three of these support legs essential to the
success of this ministry are happening thanks to dedicated supporters like you. Please
consider making a generous contribution to the work of Project Paraguay.
Contributions are fully tax-deductible under section 501(c)(3) of the tax code.
Attached is a tear slip to help make your donation. If you can contribute monthly,
the Project Paraguay website allows you to set up recurring credit card donations. You
can contribute at the projectparaguay.org donate page.
Thank you for your prayers and actions in support of Christ’s Kingdom!
For the PP Board,
Albert R. Veldhuyzen
Executive Director
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