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We are always in the process of "projects" here at
the center, and Linda and I also have our eyes set
on certain goals we feel God has put before us.
We'll try to keep this area updated with need,
progress and completion of each goal as it arises
and progresses. Please pray over any or all of
these goals with us, and if you are drawn to one in
particular and want to give toward it, then we will
keep C.T.E.N.'s info at the bottom of this section.
Just remember to include a short note to explain
"this is for Jimmy and Linda Read, and specifically
for the (name of project) project they are working
on."
1] The Beltway Baptist Church team, from Abilene
Texas, just got finished painting the main room of
our dorm. It looks incredible guys! We went with
two shades of gold; a darker one on the walls that
receive a lot of sunlight, and a lighter one on the
other side. Next, we're going to paint some
silhouettes of the guys praising on one wall (with a
verse of declaration alongside), playing basketball
on another and maybe jammin on the last one.
Exciting stuff, especially to them - they love it.
2] Also, in the dorm, Linda got some incredible
curtains made for each room. Very cool, and very
appreciated.
3] As we left to come home, maintenance was
going to start on the dorm bathroom. It's in pretty
bad shape. This is something the ministry is going
to pay for but wanted to let you know so that once it's
done, we can share that as well. They're planning
on replacing a couple of toilets, fixing the showers
and painting. Hallelujah!
the center, and Linda and I also have our eyes set
on certain goals we feel God has put before us.
We'll try to keep this area updated with need,
progress and completion of each goal as it arises
and progresses. Please pray over any or all of
these goals with us, and if you are drawn to one in
particular and want to give toward it, then we will
keep C.T.E.N.'s info at the bottom of this section.
Just remember to include a short note to explain
"this is for Jimmy and Linda Read, and specifically
for the (name of project) project they are working
on."
1] The Beltway Baptist Church team, from Abilene
Texas, just got finished painting the main room of
our dorm. It looks incredible guys! We went with
two shades of gold; a darker one on the walls that
receive a lot of sunlight, and a lighter one on the
other side. Next, we're going to paint some
silhouettes of the guys praising on one wall (with a
verse of declaration alongside), playing basketball
on another and maybe jammin on the last one.
Exciting stuff, especially to them - they love it.
2] Also, in the dorm, Linda got some incredible
curtains made for each room. Very cool, and very
appreciated.
3] As we left to come home, maintenance was
going to start on the dorm bathroom. It's in pretty
bad shape. This is something the ministry is going
to pay for but wanted to let you know so that once it's
done, we can share that as well. They're planning
on replacing a couple of toilets, fixing the showers
and painting. Hallelujah!
| What a blessing it is to pastor these guys. They have such a pure passion for the Lord. From left, on drums, Nelson (who also helps me with sound), Betinho - our head worship leader, Jennifer - standing next to him, Vovote - another great worship leader, Joao - on congo drum and Binario on bass (also an incredible worshipper and responsible for setup). |
To contact us you can email us at: jimmyread@cten.org To send a financial gift toward any project you may contact C.T.E.N. (Commission to Every Nation), our sending agency, at (830)896-8326 (US) or mail a gift earmarked "for Jimmy and Linda Read, specifically for (name of project)" to PO Box 291307, Kerrville, TX 78029-1307. You may also give online and write a note by clicking on the link below. |
| Our boys, (from left in rear - Armando, Rosaque, Vagner and Adrian, front - Inoque and Chico) give some Texas "howdys" to deliver. |
| So many of you have been praying for Thabo. He passed away this last week, peacefully into the arms of Jesus. I thought it only fitting you should see his beautiful face and hands. |
For those of you with dial-up, you'll
probably be disappointed, but if you've got
high-speed internet, these few videos will
hopefully give you a taste of Mozambique.
Each is about 40 seconds long. Enjoy!
PS: Just reformatted them to QuickTime
so you mac users could enjoy as well!
probably be disappointed, but if you've got
high-speed internet, these few videos will
hopefully give you a taste of Mozambique.
Each is about 40 seconds long. Enjoy!
PS: Just reformatted them to QuickTime
so you mac users could enjoy as well!
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* Linda's dad in a much better place - It's been a difficult past few weeks for our family so firstly we want to say "thank you" for keeping us all in prayer. All of your emails, calls and cards of encouragement have been incredible! Really! Linda's dad went to be with the Lord early Sunday morning, July 6th , and he went peacefully. Linda and her brother sang and worshipped with him until the middle of the night when he simply fell asleep in his earthly body Dalton Donell Gould - Dec. 21, 1931 - July 6, 2008 and awoke unto eternity. I especially want to thank those of you who made sure Linda and I could be here during this time. You cannot imagine what a blessing that has been. And also to those of you who have sent cards, flowers and memorials afterwards. I think it's quite a testimony to his life that he wanted any monies to go to places like the South Texas Children's Center, Bluebonnet Youth Ranch, or to the work we're doing with Mozambican kids. He loved kids, and loved seeing them come to the saving knowledge of their loving Father. He wanted to pour what he had into what they might be. Dal was a wonderful husband, an encouraging father and an incredible man - quick to help, consistent in love, peaceful, graceful and kind. He would listen in the way that made you believe that what was going on in your life was the most important thing in the world, and when he did speak, it was with understanding and faith. If I could be remembered looking like Jesus the same way Dal looked like Jesus, then I would have done well. Thank you Lord for the gift of Linda's dad, and thank you Dal for setting the bar of who we can be, so high. We will miss you. * Prayer needs - Some of you may remember seeing pictures of Sina during our presentations. She was one of the "miracle babies" God had brought into our lives a couple of years ago. She came in on the edge of death but then through 24/7 prayer, love and care - lived. And not only "lived," but over this last year and a half has thrived. Everything has been going really well for this little girl, but then just a couple of days ago (July 17th), we got an urgent prayer request from Tracey, the missionary working with her. Sina was having uncontrollable convulsions and had to be rushed to the hospital. She went unconscious and had to be hooked up to a feeding tube. Today (July 18th), we got an email praising the Lord and thanking all who had prayed because she awoke and was playing around. Having said that, please pray for wisdom for the doctors as well as those who live and work with her at the center. The doctors want to run more tests to determine what caused the convulsions in her. * For safe passage back to Mozambique. We've booked tickets for the 29th of July and will arrive back in Africa on the 31st. We got a really low fare but it means going through Dubai and spending the night there. We trust that God will use all things to His glory. * And that God would use our separation from the boys as a way to model even more the significance of family and the love and depth that goes with that. |
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Lindy being accompanied by two of
her seven "bodyguards," Adrian
and Vagner. Vagner, now in our
dorm, loves the dorm t-shirt, thanks
again Beltway Baptist and Lindsay
and Steven!
her seven "bodyguards," Adrian
and Vagner. Vagner, now in our
dorm, loves the dorm t-shirt, thanks
again Beltway Baptist and Lindsay
and Steven!
