International Outreach

Mike and Kim Miller - click here for the April Update

Church of the Redeemer has the honor of being the sending church for MIKE AND KIM MILLER, serving as missionaries with South American Missionary Society in Honduras. The Millers are providing leadership for La Esperanza de Jesús (The Hope of Jesus) Children's Home. The Millers have a passion for helping vulnerable children and have responded to the scriptural command to help orphans in their distress. Their vision is to provide protection and daily care for orphaned, abandoned and abused children in Honduras by offering them a safe home with Christian values, a loving family environment and improved opportunities for their future. Through this home, Mike and Kim aspire to raise healthy boys and girls in the love of God and the teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ, empowering them to become competent young leaders in their communities. Learn more about their work at www.hopeofjesus.org HOW YOU CAN HELP contribute to this important ministry to “the least of these” in Honduras.

1)    Pray for the Millers and The Hope of Jesus Children’s Home
2)      Donate toward the construction of the children’s home or sponsorship of a child by making a check payable to: HOPE FOR HIS CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL, INC., 4815-200 Executive Park Court, Suite 201, Jacksonville, FL 32216
3)      Help keep Mike and Kim Miller in the mission field by donating to their missionary account at: SAMS, P.O. Box 399, Ambridge, PA 15003 **designate your gift for Mike and Kim Miller in the memo of your check**

Juan and Maria Isabel Marentes

Juan and Maria left their SAMS (South American Missionary Society) assignment in Lima Peru in May 2009 after serving the wonderful Peruvian people for three years. They are currently working in Belize in Central America. Juan is now the Priest-in-Charge of St.Andrew's Anglican Church in San Ignacio, Belize, and of St. Hilda’s Rural Mission nearby. The Anglican Diocese of Belize is part of the eight dioceses of the Anglican Province of the West Indies. Juan and Maria also serve as the Chaplains of the three primary Anglican schools in the area. Maria is working with Juan in these ministries and is, as usual, leading the children's ministries at the two churches. They are also starting a ministry to meet the needs of the homeless in San Ignacio. The Marentes have three sons, the oldest is Bernardo who just recently graduated from Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD), Sebastian is attending the Univ. of North Fl. (UNF) in Jacksonville Fl, and Tomas will begin college this fall also at UNF. www.sams-usa.org

Susan Morris

Susan Morris is serving in Uganda as Coordinator for Partnership Services with the Anglican Church of Uganda. In this capacity, Susan works to create and facilitate effective ministry partnerships between churches and ministries in the United States and churches in Uganda. Such partnerships build up and encourage everyone involved and provide us with the opportunity to learn from our brothers and sisters in Uganda who are seeing the Gospel move in power in that area of the world. Through these partnerships we also have the opportunity to take to heart Christ’s words in Matthew as we work together to bring long-term sustainable aid to those in desperate poverty. “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me… Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.” Matthew 25:35-36 & 40.

In addition to partnership services, Susan works with Global Mobilization Ministries (GMM), a ministry devoted to mobilizing local evangelists to take the Gospel to unreached people in East Africa, and discipling those who meet the risen Lord, building them up in their new lives in Christ Jesus.

Please prayerfully consider whether the Lord is leading you to join Susan’s team as a prayer partner, a financial support partner, or both. For additional information contact her by email at susan.morris.fl@gmail.com . Susan is also on Facebook so if you’re not already FB friends, send her a friend request.

Click here to view Susan's most recent newsletter.

The Pileggi Family

The Pileggis have lived in Jerusalem for over 20 years. David Pileggi is the Director of Alexander College at Christ Church in Jerusalem and is a teacher for Shoresh Study Tours. Alexander College is dedicated to serving Christ by helping Christians come into a deeper understanding of the sacred text so that we may become better disciples of Jesus the Messiah. “At Alexander College, we use the Holy Land as our classroom and the Bible as our textbook to help participants dig deep into the soil of Israel and recover their Jewish roots.” Among the thousands of participants in Alexander College programs are many Anglican leaders from Africa and the Global South. Upon completion of an advanced degree at Hebrew University, David was ordained to the priesthood in Uganda by Archbishop Henry Orombi. He now also serves as interim rector of Christ Church in Jerusalem. David and his wife Carol have three children. Shira works in Jerusalem; Tamar is in college in Florida; and Beno is a teenager living at home. www.itac-israel.org

Eric Voelz

Eric’s call to Scandinavia came in 1978. He visited Sweden in 1986, moving there to direct a missions Bible school the following year. He then returned to the US to renew his visa, living in Jacksonville, FL until moving back permanently to northern Sweden in 1991. In 2002 Eric became a Swedish citizen also, making it easier to take the Gospel to sensitive regions of the world. In recent years God has used Eric to mentor others in the ministry, both at home in Sweden and in other parts of the world. As a conference speaker he ministers among many different groups and denominations. As a traveling Bible teacher he often takes small teams with him, as team ministry is important part of God’s call upon Eric’s life. For more details on Eric's ministry click here.

Mission Aviation Fellowship

Mission Aviation Fellowship’s mission is to see individuals, communities, and nations transformed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ. They promote this transformation by positioning Christ-centered staff in strategic locations worldwide utilizing aviation, communications, learning technologies, other appropriate technologies, and related services. In accomplishing their mission, they collaborate with churches, subsidiaries, partners, and networks. Church of the Redeemer supports a mission family that has served with MAF for 20 years. They are currently serving in a closed country, so in accordance with MAF policy for the security of the family, they cannot disclose their names or location. www.maf.org

Christar

Christar’s mission is to glorify God by establishing churches, primarily within least-reached communities worldwide. In this endeavor, they partner with churches to send out missionaries who proclaim the gospel and equip the body of Christ. The major thrust of Christar is church planting. The aim is to start indigenous churches which will be culturally appropriate in proclaiming the Christian faith. Thus they seek to use culturally relevant terms without compromising the content of the Gospel. Church of the Redeemer supports a mission family serving with Christar. Christar serves in many closed countries. In accordance with Christar policy for the security of the family, we cannot disclose their names or location. www.christar.org

Anglican Relief and Development Fund

Anglican Relief and Development Fund (ARDF) was created to be the strong hands of Christ reaching out in solidarity with brothers and sisters in the Global South. ARDF encourages families and communities with practical help and solid solutions of a living Gospel that feeds body, soul, and spirit so that all may live the abundant life and seek eternal life in Jesus Christ. www.AnglicanAid.net

Zac and Heather Aleman

A note from Heather Aleman:

Zac and I have dedicated ourselves to spending a year in Nicaragua after our week long mission trip in July 2011.

The people we met, and the work that we did, made us fall in love with the community. Zac even desperately tried to change his return ticket to stay as long as he could! When that wasn't possible, Zac and I began a discussion that lead us to the the knowledge that we had to do more. So, we applied to become full time staff members, which requires a minumum time commitment of one year.

The organization that we want to work for is called Amigos for Christ. They are an organization dedicated to building the communities in Chinandega, Nicaragua. Their goal is to promote rural development through providing clean water, education, health care, and helping people start small businesses.

When we applied to work for this organization we didn't know what we would be doing, or even if they would want us. We simply felt the call, and applied.

When a representative flew down to interview us she brought with her two job postings that were written this past summer, long before we had made the decision to go. Each described one of us and our abilities. One called for a graphic designer with a background in photography, and the other called for a translator, preferably a native speaker. WIthout having met us, they needed us, and we want to help fill these specific needs. But, we need help.

We have been asked to raise our own salary. This is a big task, and any little bit will help. The total comes to $14,000.00 for the both of us, and we need to raise at least half before we go. We know that with the help of our friends and family, we can reach our goal.

Thanks!

— Zac and Heather