The Lord blesses us, and its time to put "feet to prayer".

Hi Folks,

 

     NOW is the time.  We need to have the school in Puerto Cabezas finished by the end of January.  We have a team from Pennsylvania coming on the first of January, and staying for approximately one week.  This team coming from Praise Cathedral (http://www.pccog.org/) we pray will be used to FINISH THE WORK! 

 

     We have the men in Puerto Cabezas to build the school.  God has also blessed us with the land upon which to build the school...what we need is materials.  And we need them badly.  All the materials we need can be purchased locally, we need funds.  We MUST raise $30,000.00 to complete the school.  I have a promise of $6,000.00 coming our way already, and so we are short about $24,000.00 for construction materials and costs of men and concrete.  YOUR donation can start the ball rolling, but keep it coming in.  REMEMBER, you cannot "outgive God".

 

     We have 125 lovely little native children ready to attend this school, in February.  We need to get it built.

 

     You can see the hand of God in your movements when you keep prayer first in your life.  Let me explain how we came to already have 125 students, ready for school in four short months.

 

     The Church of God in Puerto Cabezas, namely the Central Church of god, has a small existing school.  They have had to turn away students because the school is located at the church, which is a small piece of property.  The school really was kind of "cramped into" this small locale. 

 

     The pastors house was almost literally falling down, and so it was necessary that his home be rebuilt.  In the process of rebuilding it was determined that there was no space, while construction was going on, for the school to operate. 

 

     As it happens, and it ALWAYS seems to happen this way, God's timing is PERFECT in this case.  If we can get our school building constructed and open by the end of January we can give these students a "home". 

 

     The government of Nicaragua is supplying the books, teachers, administrators etc.  All we need is the building!  If you have NEVER responded to our blog before, we NEED you to RESPOND NOW, please.  This is a seminal moment in our mission here.  We can accomplish so MUCH MORE than we thought we would be accomplishing. 

 

     THIS is YOUR CHANCE to get in on the "ground floor", and to really and truly make a difference in the lives of 125 children (and probably many more).  Please help.

 

In His Grace and Mercy and Favor...

 

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
http://www.casadeservicio.org
 
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)

 

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ADDRESS IN NICA:

 

Iglesia de Dios, Central
Missionero Richard Becton
Barrio: 19 de Julio
Puerto Cabezas, R.A.A.N.
Nicaragua, Central America

Wonderful visit from North Carolina, upcoming visits from Florida and Pennsylvania

 

Hi Folks,

 

     I just spent the last four days with some wonderful people from North Carolina, Lou and Rosa Politowicz, and their friend from Managua Herman Urcuya.  Lou and Rosa have a ministry called "Bread of Life" (www.bolmm.com).  Please visit their website for more information on what God is doing through their lives.  Please pray that He will bless their ministry as they shift it's focus here to La Miskitia.  Praise Him!

 

     We are also excited about the fast-approaching visit of the optical team from Fernandina Beach!  Pastor (Doctor) Jim Chamberlain and team will be in Nicaragua on the 2nd of October and will be in Puerto Cabezas on the 3rd, on the first flight.  Some of you may remember their words "everyone should be able to see clearly enough to read their bibles".  THAT is what they accomplish when they come here to the Atlantic coast.  Please keep them in your prayers, that their journey will be safe, and comfortable.

 

     Lou and Rosa Politowicz will be back in Puerto Cabezas during the last week of November with a group of 25-30 young evangelists! Praise God! 

 

    We also have a new group of about 20 devout Christians coming to Puerto Cabezas from Pennsylvania, the Praise Cathedral church with Pastor Mike Grove, on the first day of next year.  This group is a hard-working construction oriented, and skilled group.  One which we very badly need here in Puerto Cabezas, for the bilingual school which we are breaking ground on next month.  Praise God!

 

     We pray blessing on each and every one of you which receives this blog, and upon your families and ministries.

 

Richard

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
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)

 

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

 

ADDRESS IN NICA:

 

Iglesia de Dios, Central
Missionero Richard Becton
Barrio: 19 de Julio
Puerto Cabezas, R.A.A.N.
Nicaragua, Central America

I finally figured it out!

Hi Folks,

 

     I think I have finally reached a conclusion here.  After some in-depth research (not really)...I have determined that I begin to feel the need for a change after approximately 73 cold showers, consecutively.

 

     It seems that after about 2 1/2 months of bone-chilling showers, my body begins to crave "hot water".  Over a period of some-odd (sometimes very odd) 49 years I have developed the unfortunate habit of showering in the mornings.  I really wish I could become acclimated in the realm of personal cleanliness in the same way which my Miskito brethren are.  My brother Miskitos tend to take their "banyar" in the afternoon, in the heat of the day.  An imminently practical adaptation, I must say.  When I try this, I inevitably end up taking at least two showers a day, which even for a devout Christian that truly believes that "cleanliness IS next to Godliness" is a bit much.

 

     I am excited about the visit of my new friend Luis Politowisc who is one of those brave, adventurous and devout souls daring to penetrate to the eastern portion of Nicaragua to visit our Miskito brethren.  Please keep brother Lou, and his wife Rosa in your prayers, that their visit here will be filled with blessings...both for THEM and the Miskito people which they come into contact with.

     I do not usually gripe...but the showers DO get old, quick.   GRIN!

 

Richard

 

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
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)

 

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

 

ADDRESS IN NICA:

 

Iglesia de Dios, Central
Missionero Richard Becton
Barrio: 19 de Julio
Puerto Cabezas, R.A.A.N.
Nicaragua, Central America

Wow..I don't know what we would do without your prayers!

Hi Folks,

 

     I cannot imagine life without YOUR prayers right now.  We have been beset with one calamity after another in the last three weeks.  Without your prayers to cover us in protection, I can only imagine how much worse it would have been!

 

     First, as you know, I spent a week on my back in bed with Dengue Fever.  Very bad.

 

     Secondly, on the drive to Puerto Cabezas I had TWO flat tires, and only had one spare.  So now I am in Managua trying to buy two new rims for the Suburban.  I am pleased that through your prayers, and the Lord's leading we decided to wait to bring the trailer to Puerto.  We would not have made it right now.  The road to Puerto Cabezas is in the worst condition I have EVER seen it in.  I mean it is truly horrible. Pessimo!

 

     Thirdly, the house which I was to rent in Puerto Cabezas isn't ready, and I have been forced to stay in a hotel.  I was able to find a hotel that is only $13.00 per night, but that is still a lot of money when I am looking at staying there for about a month.  At least on a missionary budget it is a LOT OF MONEY.

 

     Thank the Lord that through your prayers we have avoided anything permanent happening to our bodies, or our spirits. We are both healthy and happy and working in God's Grace and Mercy.  What more can a couple of missionaries ask for?

 

     Financially, we are beset, but spiritually we are humbly proud of each and every one of your prayers that have acted as a guard against worse dangers and bodily harm.  Thank YOU!

 

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
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)

 

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

 

ADDRESS IN NICA:

 

Iglesia de Dios, Central
Missionero Richard Becton
Barrio: 19 de Julio
Puerto Cabezas, R.A.A.N.
Nicaragua, Central America

Driving to Puerto

 

Hi Folks,

 

     I am leaving Managua tomorrow morning, Tuesday the 9th of September, and driving to Puerto Cabezas.  I am taking a new friend along with me, his name is Ernesto.  Ernesto was introduced to me two days ago by Brother Rolando Almazan of community bank in Cleveland, GA. 

 

     Brother Ernesto is enamored with the idea of becoming a missionary pilot, and so I have invited him to come out to Puerto Cabezas for a day or two to see how he likes the "frontier areas".  This works out very well for me, because I was slightly, ever so slightly, worried about traveling alone. 

 

     The trailer is NOT coming with us on THIS trip.  It will remain safely ensconced in the driveway of the Iglesia de Dios en Nicaragua oficina national, for now.  I will return to Managua in a week or so, to finalize the paperwork for the upcoming medical team from the ChristWalk Church of God in Florida.

 

     I covet your prayers, as always, for my journey, and for the visiting team.

 

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
http://www.casadeservicio.org
 
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)

 

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

 

ADDRESS IN NICA:

 

Iglesia de Dios, Central
Missionero Richard Becton
Barrio: 19 de Julio
Puerto Cabezas, R.A.A.N.
Nicaragua, Central America 

Dengue Fever

 

Hi Folks,

 

     The dominant theme of this last week has been my bout of Dengue Fever.  I thank the Lord that my brush with this virus was merely a brush, and of the less horrific type!  My Dengue was not the hemorrhagic type, for which I am grateful beyond belief.  Anyone that doesn't believe that small things may carry great power, has never been bitten by a mosquito carrying Dengue.

 

     The "better type" of Dengue, was bad enough.  Dengue is commonly called "break-bone fever", or "bone-crusher disease" here in Nicaragua.  I thank God that the name is simply descriptive of the pain involved in contracting the malady, and not indicative of any osteopathic damage.  There is no cure for Dengue, it must simply run it's course.

 

     I spent five days flat on my back as my body recovered from this malady.  I am now completely recovered, and have been feeling quite my usual self for the last two days, praise God!

 

     Looking back at the last week or so, I began to wonder what it was the God was trying to show me in our ministry.  Was my fever a necessary thing to keep me in Managua?  What more did God have for us to accomplish in this great city, on the other side of Nicaragua?  As it happens we are preparing for the second visit of the ChristWalk Church of God medical team in Puerto Cabezas. 

 

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     Those of you that follow our blog know that the coming of a team to Puerto Cabezas entails approximately a month or more of work on our part to receive the proper "permisos" from the government here.  It takes a considerable effort and quite a lot of time to assemble the proper thickness of blue-stamped paperwork.  It is still a belief which I harbor in my heart of hearts, that the governmental yardstick is what is used for final approval.  In other words, when the stack of paperwork reaches the proper height, it is approved.  There may be a measure of the weight of blue ink stamped upon the papers which is taken into serious consideration as well.  grin!  Carolyn and I count it as a great privilege to be involved in this fundamentally important ministry of Pastor Jim Chamberlain of the ChristWalk Church of God.  We KNOW that this eyeglass ministry is reaching people for God.  We have heard repeated MANY TIMES the words "I just want to be able to read my bible" as the eyeglass ministry enabled that most basic need of the devout Christian...the ABILITY to read their bible, through better eyesight.

 

     But, there is important and necessary paperwork involved in acquiring the permissions, which can only be accomplished while here in the capital city of Nicaragua, Managua.  We thank God for the privilege of being here, in this place, and having the ability to facilitate ChristWalks ministry efforts in Nicaragua.  We beg that you join us in prayer for ANOTHER successful mission trip to Puerto Cabezas by this God-drenched team! 

 

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     We have decided to keep the travel trailer which we drove here to Nicaragua in Managua for the time-being.  I will go in advance of it's arrival to Puerto Cabezas and prepare a place for it there.  The travel trailer has held up well to the rigors of the journey here, through Florida, Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, Texas, Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and now into Nicaragua.  The strain has been immense, but the Avion is an extremely well-built trailer, of exceptional quality.  The hardest journey lies ahead, as we finalize preparations for the trailers arrival into Puerto Cabezas.  The last 301 miles of the trip, from Managua to Puerto Cabezas, will MOST CERTAINLY be the hardest.

 

     We will need our strongest prayer warriors on the job for THAT segment of the journey, soon to come.

 

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
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)

 

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

 

ADDRESS IN NICA:

 

Iglesia de Dios, Central
Missionero Richard Becton
Barrio: 19 de Julio
Puerto Cabezas, R.A.A.N.
Nicaragua, Central America