Utter E-Mission December 2006

Seasons greetings to you all. We’ve heard from several of you that many of you have already had snow and very cold weather. We want you to know that we’re thinking of you all as we’re going into our very hot and humid summer. Jacob is already getting a nice suntan and his hair is getting lighter and lighter everyday.

First of all, we want to wish each and every one of you a blessed Christmas. We love and miss you all and want you to know that we think of you often. We’ve been blessed with many people sending us notes, e-mails, Christmas cards and gifts and we want to say a huge THANK YOU!

Jacob has finished for the Christmas/summer break. He will not be returning to school until the 29th of January. They take a 6-week break now, and another 6-week break at the end of the school year in June, to accommodate the weather here and try to somewhat stick to a US school calendar. He absolutely loves first grade. He’s reading quite a bit and seems to enjoy it. Math has come so easily for him. He has a wonderful teacher, volunteer Stacy Chapman, who is from Indiana. She really has been a miracle sent to us. The kids all love her and so do the parents!

On Sunday, the 10th, Jacob was honored in the closing Sunday School celebration as being the child to show the most improvement and desire for wanting to learn more in his Sunday School class of 6-7 year olds. He received a certificate and a gift.


He’s also somewhat patiently waiting the arrival of the newest members of our family. Our dog, Lucy, is expecting 3 puppies the week between Christmas and New Year. We’ll keep you all informed!


Brian is in the middle of a construction mess in his office. To eliminate some expenses, he received approval to move the radio studios over into the Communications building. That requires a lot of work and details, but will be a tremendous blessing once it is completed.







On December 8th, we had a great time as the over 40 workers and volunteers in Communications met together to celebrate the season. We had a great time recognizing the great effort our team does to make this ministry the success that it is. They are all a vital and integral part of the team and we can’t make it without them all. Then, on the 13th, we had the smaller more intimate team of employees at our home for a time of fellowship. We all shared testimonies of what the Lord has done in each of our lives.







Lynne continues working as the Treasurer for the Southern Cone Field Office. This past Sunday, she and Jacob were part of the Christmas drama for our local church. Jacob did some choreography with some of the other children, and Lynne sang as part of the choir. It was the Christmas Story, retold Argentine style, with gaucho and paisanas (the women) and we had a wonderful turnout. After some apprehensive moments to see if the power would return after a storm took it out, we were able to present this wonderful story. There was a salvation invitation at the end of the service and approximately 15-20 people made commitments and accepted Christ into their hearts. It truly was a beautiful evening.

From Esperanza.net November 2006

“I listen to your programs everyday in my office. They have helped me so much. I would like advice on parenting. I have three sons; the oldest is 16. There are days when he has a ‘special attitude’ about life. I would like to here your advice.” Teresa, 36
Ecuador

“My need is the following…I need spiritual help. There is something in my life that I don’t like – I am insensitive. I harm those around me. I really need this help.” Sebastian, 24 Chile

“I pray for my marriage to be restored.” Martha 44, Ecuador

From the Trenches November 2006…
(Actual testimonies from local WMB radio ministries in South America)

Freddy has listened to his older brother Romaín for 6 years broadcasting the radio program “Genesis” over the Internet and through some recordings he has been sent. Thanks to God, Freddy recently gave his heart to the Lord listening. Today, Romaín celebrates the second of his 7 brothers coming to the Lord. “I praise God for giving me this most precious gift. I am faithful that one day all 8 Sosa brothers will be walking with the Lord.” Romaín thanks God for allowing his program to not only reach his family, but to be a net fishing for souls. - From Romaín Sosa leader of WMB Program “Génesis” (Genesis) in Jaén, Peru

Here are two additional news items...

A Shining Light in Northern Uruguay
The weekend of December 9th Brian and Marcelo Fretes, Radio Affiliate/Follow-up Manager, traveled to Tacuarembo, Uruguay for a full day of communication workshops. This was Brian's first opportunity to present workshops in Uruguay.
The North Uruguay district has a successful new radio ministry called "El Faro" (The Lighthouse) which airs on Radio Tiempo (Time) 101.7 FM. This radio is the most listened to secular station in Northern Uruguay.

This ministry takes a unique approach airing on Friday nights from 12am - 1am targeting adult couples who culturally are still up and listening to the radio. The program receives numerous phone calls and text messages averaging between 10-15 new contacts each program.


About 20 pastors and church leaders from the district participated in the workshops, which covered a wide variety of topics including, using mass media to evangelize to developing new radio ministries to how the latest technology is being used for the Kingdom of God.


Mujer Valiosa TV Marches On

The Saturday after Thanksgiving was a working day, at least for the MVTV team. Another episode is "in the can" as they say. Running much smoother and produced more rapidly than the two original pilots was the third MVTV program about Menopause. Such an effort takes so many people involved that trying to coordinate so many schedules is quite the task. So, in January during the week of the 22nd - 27th, ten (that's right, 10) episodes will be carefully organized and filmed in a full-blown marathon of work. The first mid-season will be sent out in February for transmissions to start in March. Please be in prayer about this exciting new endeavor to reach the secular audiences of Latin America.

Prayer Requests:

Please remember our pastor in the US, Mike Bowers. He had to resign from our church for health reasons, and he and his family have to leave everything behind and sell it all as the doctors are fearful that a mold that is proving to be the culprit of his bad health could be among any of their things. Please pray for them as they make this unplanned and unwanted change in their lives.

Please remember us and our families are we are away from them all during this holiday season. We miss you all terribly and want you to know we love you and are praying for you all.

Please remember the “Work Marathon” in January for WMTV. These are sure to be long and tiring days for all involved.

Please remember Marcelo, Viviana and Jezy (our godson) as they travel to Ecuador to visit Viviana’s family. This will be the first time that all of her family, except her mother, will be able to meet Jezy.

Please remember our beloved South America Region. The director, missionaries, DS’s, pastors, lay leaders and workers. That we will constantly seek the Lord’s direction and heed to His will in each of our lives.

Lastly, again, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Blessed New Year.