Tankersley Update

Tankersley Praise & Prayer Update View this email in your browser May 2017 The Walls Came Tumbling Down in Jericó, Colombia! The small short-term evangelism team traveled 3 hours outside of Medellín to the small town of Jericó, Colombia, birthplace of the first Colombian Saint, Laura Montoya. The evangelism team was a bit apprehensive to do door to door evangelism in an area that had become renown for their religious tourism.  However, nestled in between two of the most stunning Catholic temples, is a small Christian church called, Center of Faith and Hope, which was the encouragement they needed.    Pastor Anibal and several leaders from Center of Faith and Hope church had completed level 1 of Saturation Colombia training and were ready to put it to practice.  "As a church plant from Medellín, we have been praying for 2 years that God would open doors in this community", said Pastor Anibal.    After many obstacles and arriving late, we set out in our teams of three: North American, translator and local church member.  To our amazement, the people of Jericó were very curious and hungry to know about Jesus.  A simple testimony of how God worked in our lives opened the door, but a hungry soul kept the door open to hear the Good News of Jesus.  More than 200 people heard the Gospel of Jesus and 158 responded to the Gospel with a profession of faith to trust Jesus as their only savior.  The touristic, religious walls of Jericó came tumbling before our very eyes.   As we celebrated our time together, rejoicing over the day, local church members shared how God had conquered their fear of rejection. The North Americans and translators confessed their disbelief that God could penetrate through the steep religious traditions and customs in this area.  We were all in awe of how God opened doors and touched hearts.  We were all affirmed in that God alone is responsible for the results.  We are to be obedient to the call of knocking on the door and sharing what he has done in our lives, but He alone is the one to touch the heart, save a soul and transform a life.   As we were making our way to the bus, another curious local asked me what we were doing and I explained that we had been in her town to share about Jesus but that we were leaving, she pleaded with me to teach her about Jesus before I left. The harvest is truly ripe. People are waiting to hear about the hope that we have in Jesus Christ.     Missional mindsets are evolving.  Laymen are no longer assuming that's it's only the pastor's responsibility to share about Jesus.  The local church is beginning to understand that they must take Jesus outside the church doors. Missionaries are learning that they don't need to bring all the answers and programs, but to come alongside our brothers and sister in Christ, to encourage and support the call that God has put on their lives.   Thank you so much for your support to all that God is doing in Colombia. Your support is helping to grow the Kingdom of God, and souls are being saved as a result of your obedience. Blessings, Doug & Cindy Our English Fiestas continue as we seek to invest and encourage the translators that God provides. We're very thankful for each one and how they are using their abilities to serve the Lord. Please remember to pray for these translators and their crucial link in sharing about Jesus. We are anxiously awaiting our first grandchild due May 20.  Please pray for Erin in these last few days of pregnancy.   Please pray for us as we make a quick trip to Illinois between evangelism teams, June 1 - June 18 to welcome this new little blessing to the Tankersley family. Click here for the current issue of MFM Action Magazine Featured article on Colombia can be found on page 9.   We are so thankful to serve alongside Satura Colombia, a ministry that is focused on training and multiplying churches.  Pray as Satura moves into other Latin American countries.  Pray for Men for Missions as we continue to support their work in this exponential movement in Colombia and throughout Latin America. Satura Colombia has requested 12 evangelism teams for 2018.  Please pray how you can be a part of sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ. 1.  Praising the Lord for another 2 year visa for Colombia.  2. Pray for the evangelism team arriving this Saturday, May 20 - 27. 3. Pray for Men For Mission Staff meetings on May 22 - 23 4. Pray as we continue to move forth in forming "Men For Missions - Colombia" 5. Pray that God will provide encouragement our adult children.    Like & Follow Us on Facebook Click here to find dates and information for upcoming teams in 2017.   We need your financial support, too!  Please consider a one-time gift - Click "Donate Now" Our USA ph.# direct to Colombia: 217-784-2092 Permanent Mailing Address 823 E. LeFevre Ave. Gibson City, IL 60936 Blog: http://tankersleys.blogspot.com

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