traveled to Washinton D.C. and met some new friends from Ecuador

 

 

Hi Folks,

 

     Carolyn and I have returned to the United States for a brief period in order to bring the PA23-250 (Aztec Airplane) back to Nicaragua.  We are VERY excited about this "next step" in our ministries progess!

 

     We have been told by Senor Umberto Campbell and assured by his secretary Ramon Canales that the money for the gasoline to fly the airplane to Puerto Cabezas is "coming".  Praise God for that!

 

     While we have been in the United States for the last four days, we managed to get a copy of Carolyn's birth certificate translated into Spanish and authenticated by the Secretary of State's office (Condoleezza Rice). 

 

     We have two more things to take care of before we depart the States and expect to easily have them completed by the end of this week.  That gives the "powers that be" in Nicaragua ample time to complete the process of depositing the money into our account down in Puerto Cabezas.

 

     Please pray with us that this process will happen speedily! 

 

By the way, since some of you asked what our address in Nicaragua is:

 

Iglesia de Dios, Central

Richard Becton

Barrio: 19 de Julio

Bilwi, Puerto Cabezas, RAAN

Nicaragua, Central America

Dios le bendiga grandemente a su familia y ministerio.
 
Casa de Servicio, International
Missionary Aviation, Medical Evacuation
Church of God, World Missions Project #: 065-0497
http://www.casadeservicio.org
 
Richard & Carolyn Becton
210 392-9574 (for dialing from the US, and for messages)
011 505 613-5824 (Our number in Nicaragua)

 

flight@flash.net
http://www.myspace.com/rbecton
http://www.casadeservicio.org/blog/

 

 

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our Friends and Family

Hi Folks,

Just a quick note to Thank everyone for all that has happened to us. For your prayers, and your support. We pray earnestly that God will bless each and every one of you, in your individual and group ministries.

Richard and Carolyn Becton

Dios le bendiga grandemente a su familia y ministerio.

Casa de Servicio, International
Missionary Aviation, Medical Evacuation
Church of God, World Missions Project #: 065-0497



Richard & Carolyn Becton
210 392-9574 (for dialing from the US, and for messages)
011 505 613-5824 (Our number in Nicaragua)

http://www.myspace.com/rbecton
http://www.casadeservicio.org/blog/

Here's the "rest of the story"...(like in Paul Harvey's, "the rest of the story")

Hi Folks,

Well...it looks like the government of Nicaragua is going to FINALLY supply AT LEAST the fuel necessary to bring the PA23-250 (Aztec) to Nicaragua!

We were promised that the money would be deposited directly into our account last Wednesday...Now we figured that it wouldn't happen quite that quickly and we were right. HOWEVER...we are coming back to the States in anticipation of the next time we voyage out to Puerto Cabezas that it will be in Casa de Servicio's missionary airplane!

I have to confess that the prospect of bringing the airplane here without having the necessary funding in place to actually OPERATE is a bit daunting. We have ALSO been assured by those in power here in Nicaragua that the gasoline to operate the airplane WILL BE SUPPLIED.

I have to say though, that if it takes as long for them to supply the gasoline as it has for them to come up with the funds for flying it TO Nicaragua...well, let's just say that I am not getting ANY YOUNGER (smile).

Carolyn and I have been keeping very busy helping to coordinate the delivery of relief goods from the Church of God, World Missions to MANY, MANY outlying communities along the road to Rosita, and in the Miskito Cays by boat. The main coordinator has been Ryan Baker, the son of Richard Baker of World Missions and the Lazarus Foundation.

Ryan, although a young man, has done a fantastic job of keeping the supply lines moving...and in good order. I am impressed with this young man, and the way he facilitates large projects...much like his dad. I know that God has blessed the Baker family because of their Faith and Service to His Kingdom.

I will write more later...as Carolyn and I will be back in the States for about two weeks, as of tomorrow morning!

God Bless!

Dios le bendiga grandemente a su familia y ministerio.

Casa de Servicio, International
Missionary Aviation, Medical Evacuation
Church of God, World Missions Project #: 065-0497

Richard & Carolyn Becton
1135 Ponderosa Dr
Cleveland, TN 37312
210 392-9574 (for dialing from the US, and for messages)
011 505 613-5824 (Our number in Nicaragua)

http://www.myspace.com/rbecton
http://www.casadeservicio.org/blog/

The Spiritual side of things

 

 

Hi Folks,

 

     The last couple of blogs I sent out were mostly about the logisitics side of our missionary work in La Miskitia.  They have been mostly factual and concise.

 

     I want to mention that what we are accomplishing on the Miskito Coast is inherently and intrinsically Spiritual in nature.

 

     Yes it's true that the physical needs of the Miskito people MUST be met.  That fact was brought home to us by the rioting that took place just four days ago in Puerto Cabezas.  The locals were "rioting" for roofs over their heads, and food in the bellies of their families.  After three days of demonstrations and rioting at the airport (our house is adjacent to the airport property) the Nicaraguan government met with the protesters to discuss their needs.  The poor people of Puerto Cabezas got so worked up that they actually stormed a Pulperia (7-11 type of store) and also a bodega (a storehouse) where the government had been storing grain and rice. 

 

     I am only mentioning those things so that you can see that their truly ARE physical needs that the Church of God and others are striving to meet.

 

    It is the Spiritual needs which are most apparent in Puerto Cabezas.  The power of God can bring this city to a semblence of civility! 

 

     Please join us in prayer that God will deliver these people from the burdens of sin, and free them to enjoy the Joy of living in His Kingdom!

Dios le bendiga grandemente a su familia y ministerio.
 
Casa de Servicio, International
Missionary Aviation, Medical Evacuation
Church of God, World Missions Project #: 065-0497

 

 
Richard & Carolyn Becton
210 392-9574 (for dialing from the US, and for messages)
011 505 613-5824 (Our number in Nicaragua)

http://www.myspace.com/rbecton
http://www.casadeservicio.org/blog/

 

 

a moment before "rush hour"

 

 

Hi Folks,

 

     Carolyn and I are "headed out" this morning on our week of turbulent activities in pursuit of our residency card in Nicaragua.

 

     Before we begin the "rush"...(see last blog to see our schedule)

 

     I want to take a second to THANK the organization that has helped and prayed for this missions success.

 

 

The Church of God, World Missions Headquarters, Cleveland, Tennessee.

www.cogwm.org

 

    This "organization" (and I put parenthesis there because it's more of a UNITY of like-minded people than an "organization), has helped and encouraged Carolyn and I along the paths which we have had to travel.  I have never been involved with a more devout group of people that TRULY seek to follow the leading of the Lord.  The Church of God is a LARGE group of dedicated individuals working together to complete the Great Comission.  That is IT, in a nutshell.  Our thanks go out to this disparate group for the many ways which they have helped, sometimes in ways which they don't even know about.  I am SURE that the prayers of this UNITY of people are responsible for the successes that this mission continues to have.

 

    I could name many, many people in this organization that have helped and prayed for us, but I am afraid I would leave someone out...those of you that are reading this, please understand that we have received help from MANY others also. 

 

    I just want to specially thank the World Missions department today.  Each of you as individuals and small groups already know the heart-felt thanks that exist in our hearts for your help. 

 

     I don't think we have EVER specifically thanked the Church of God, World Missions though, and so...we are!

 

Dios le bendiga grandemente a su familia y ministerio.
 
Casa de Servicio, International
Missionary Aviation, Medical Evacuation
Church of God, World Missions Project #: 065-0497

 
Richard & Carolyn Becton
210 392-9574 (for dialing from the US, and for messages)
011 505 613-5824 (Our number in Nicaragua)

 

http://www.myspace.com/rbecton
http://www.casadeservicio.org/blog/

 

 

update on our activities this week in the States

Hi Folks,

 

     Just a quick note to keep you up to date on what we are doing this week.  See our "tentative" schedule below.  If anyone needs/wants to get in touch with us, give us a call.  Our schedule is pretty tight but we can always "make time" for YOU!

 

God Bless

 

Dios le bendiga grandemente a su familia y ministerio.
 
Casa de Servicio, International
Missionary Aviation, Medical Evacuation
Church of God, World Missions Project #: 065-0497

 

 
Richard & Carolyn Becton
1135 Ponderosa Dr
Cleveland, TN 37312
210 392-9574 (for dialing from the US, and for messages)
011 505 613-5824 (Our number in Nicaragua)

423-544-8316 (Our temporary number in the States this week)

http://www.casadeservicio.org
flight@flash.net
http://www.myspace.com/rbecton
http://www.casadeservicio.org/blog/

 

 

 

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Contact info for Carolyn and Richard:

            While in the States this week:

                        423-544-8316

                        flight@flash.net

 

Schedule for next week (November 5-11^th)

 

Monday November 5^th:         (Spring Hill, Tallahassee and Cleveland)

 

            8:00am            Pick up Sister Carol and go to Doctor's office for notary service

               10:00am          Go to Tallahassee and get all Spanish Translations and doctor's statement Apostille and signed off by Sec. of State of Florida.

1:00pm            Drive to Cleveland for overnight, (arrive 9:00pm or so, maybe EARLIER) BANK, BUSINESS CARDS, DINNER WITH FRIENDS?

 

Tuesday November 6th:       (Cleveland, Nashville, Richmond)

 

8:00am                        Drive to Tennessee State House for Apostille and Sec of State sign-off on TBI docs.

            10:30am (CST)           Get signoffs

            12:00pm (CST)           Head for Richmond (arrive 10:00pm or so)

 

Wednesday, November 7th:             (Richmond, Middletown)

 

            8:00am             Get my birth certificate Apostille and signed off by Sec of State.

            1:00pm            Head for Middletown (arrive around 6:00pm or so)

Thursday November 8th^:      (Middletown, Trenton, Washington, D.C.)

 

8:00am            Get Carolyn's birth certificate Apostille and signed off by Sec. of State.

            1:00pm            Drive to Washington, D.C.  (arrive around 4:00pm or so)

 

Friday November 9th:          (Washington, D.C. , Fort Lauderdale, FL)

 

8:00am            Get ALL DOCUMENTS Authenticated at the Authentications Office in D.C.

2:00pm            Get ALL DOCUMENTS Authenticated by the Nicaraguan Embassy

 

            3:00pm            Drive to Fort Lauderdale, (arrive around 9:00am on Saturday)

 

Saturday November 10th:    Depart for Nicaragua