Tankersley Update

Tankersley Praise & Prayer Update View this email in your browser Dear Prayer Warriors, Thank you so much for praying for our January assembly meetings and the IGLEICO presidential election. Even though it was filled with great change, we are trusting God with the results and have peace that surpasses our own understanding.  We are rejoicing that God never changes.  He is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow.  His love never changes.  His mission never changes.  Those in the Igleico office that we had been serving with for over 8 months and had become our close friends, have all been replaced.  Pictured above is our beloved IGLEICO team during our final retreat together.  We are so thankful for every opportunity that we had to serve together.  February and March have been filled with prayer, seeking God's direction and LOTS of meetings.  Please pray as we move forth in the call that God has placed on our lives to serve Him here in Colombia.  Thank you so much for your crucial role in our ministry team.  Antonio may be a familiar face to some of you.  He was the district superintendent that Doug worked so closely with in Ecuador.  He was also our pastor in Quito.  He is now the church association president in Ecuador and had meetings in Medellín, which allowed us to spend some time together before and after his meetings.  So thankful for how the Lord provided his visit at the perfect time when we needed it.  Please remember to pray for Ecuador. IGLEICO is divided into 14 districts, with 543 churches throughout Colombia.  Doug was asked to speak on the Great Commission to a group of pastors from the largest district of Urabá.  Urabá has 119 churches.  As you can see and much to our surprise, there were over 680 in attendance.  This is yet another confirmation that God has great plans to utilize Colombians to evangelize the world.  Please pray for more opportunities to encourage and come alongside our Colombian brothers and sisters with the call that God has put on their hearts. This is a small representation of the translators that serve on the evangelism teams.  They are a very fun and loving group of volunteers.  This month we are beginning a monthly English workshop for them to enhance their skills, as well as a time to just hang out and have fun in English.  Please pray for us as we continually seek ways to invest in these servants.   1.  Praising the Lord for His faithfulness in our marriage as we celebrate 29 years on March 21.  2.  Our first team for this year arrives on Friday.  Please pray for this team from Kentucky, as we will be doing some work at the seminary and completing two days of evangelism. 3. Please pray for those that have been displaced from their roles at the Igleico office, as they search for employment as well as those that are new in the office.    UPCOMING MFM 2016 Teams to Colombia Mar. 11-19 Work/Evangelism Apr. 23-30 Evangelism Jul. 9-16 Evangelism Aug. 19-28 Medical (Dynamic Women) Aug. 12-20 Work/Evangelism Sept. 17-24 Evangelism Oct. 8-15 Evangelism Nov. 9-20 Work/Evangelism   THANK YOU!!! We are so grateful for your support to us.    Please pray for the new president and his staff as they transition into life and ministries in Medellin.    Our USA # in Colombia: 217-784-2092 Permanent Mailing Address 823 E. LeFevre Ave. Gibson City, IL 60936 Blog:  http://tankersleys.blogspot.com/ Copyright © 2016 One Mission Society, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because of your interest in missions. Our mailing address is: One Mission Society Box A Greenwood, IN 46142 Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences

Tankersley Update

Tankersley Praise & Prayer Update View this email in your browser HOPE:  To desire something with confident expectation of its fulfillment. Romans 15:4 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.  I (Cindy) have really missed my bible this past year. In 2015, I replaced my bible for a bilingual bible to help me learn to read scriptures in Spanish.  It was like moving into a new house, the content was very familiar but I couldn't find anything. Beginning 2016 in my "old" bible has brought me a sense of being home.  The underlines, the side notes, the references to events, and the highlights all represent how God used those scriptures to permanently mark my heart.  It was in the margin of Romans 15 that I wrote this definition of HOPE:  To desire something with confident expectation of its fulfillment.  However, when people use the word hope, it always seems to be clouded with some degree of doubt. When our hope is in Jesus Christ alone, there is no doubt.  Hope in anything but Jesus' blood and righteousness will always have the cloud of doubt.   Within 1 Peter, it tells us that we should always be prepared to give a reason for the hope that we have.  Since our arrival in May, we have witnessed over 1000 people who have responded to the Gospel of Jesus Christ by receiving Jesus as their Savior.  Many more have heard the Gospel and we know that it will not return void.   Thank you for your prayers and your giving that enables us to share Jesus: the reason for our Hope. New Year Blessings to You! Doug and Cindy  Thank you for your prayers as Doug shared at the youth conference.  It's our HOPE that these young folks continue strong in their walk with the Lord.  Thank you for your prayers for the MFM team in November.  They worked hard painting at the seminary and sharing about the hope that they have as they shared their testimony and the Gospel of Jesus.  Praise the Lord for the 144 decisions made during these 2 days of evangelism.  It's our HOPE that these believers will be discipled by the local church.  Our 1st Unofficial MFM Colombia Work Team Many came to help repair walls, spread 15 gallons of paint, organize and clean the IGLEICO office.  Others served by preparing lunch for everyone.  It was a great week of service and team building.   Our favorite Christmas gift was to spend time with our kids and moms. They are all doing very well.  David and Erin have started new jobs.  Thank you for praying for them during this time of transition to Peoria.  Jonathan continues working for Kroger.  It is our HOPE that they will grow closer to the Lord every day.    January 21-23 IGLEICO Assembly Please pray that every decision made during these meetings will be God honored. Pray especially for the elections on January 22.  Pray for a spirit of unity and harmony.   UPCOMING MFM 2016 Teams to Colombia Mar. 11-19 Work/Evangelism Apr. 23-30 Evangelism Jul. 9-16 Evangelism Aug. 19-28 Medical (Dynamic Women) Aug. 12-20 Work/Evangelism Sept. 17-24 Evangelism Oct. 8-15 Evangelism Mid-Nov. Work/Evangelism   While trying to explain Faith Based Ministry, we said it is real easy to understand... "The two of us represent more than 300 praying and giving people"  Thank You!   We had the privilege of joining IGLEICO and representing OMS at Julio Falco's graduation from seminary. OMS provides scholarships and Julio is an exemplary example of this investment.  Please pray for him as he serves the Lord.      Our USA # in Colombia: 217-784-2092 Permanent Mailing Address 823 E. LeFevre Ave. Gibson City, IL 60936 Blog:  http://tankersleys.blogspot.com/ Copyright © 2016 One Mission Society, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because of your interest in missions. Our mailing address is: One Mission Society Box A Greenwood, IN 46142 Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences

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Tankersley Praise & Prayer Update View this email in your browser Another Abundant Harvest Every door has a story ~ Every door needs a story November 2015 If this Newsletter were a Newspaper, some of the headlines might read:        IOWA PIG FARMER MEETS COLOMBIAN PIG FARMER      GOD CUTS ELECTRICITY SO SEAMSTRESSES CAN HEAR GOSPEL      LOCAL GANG ALLOWS DOOR TO DOOR EVANGELISM      DRUG ADDICT ISN'T GOOD ENOUGH FOR GOD      TWIN TESTIMONIES - 1000's of miles apart      EXTREME EVANGELISM:  MORE THAN A SPORT      "JESUS WHO?  NEVER HEARD OF HIM!"      400 RECEIVE GOD'S FREE GIFT - BUT MILLIONS ARE STILL WAITING... The headlines and stories could go on and on.  There are no words that can adequately describe the things that are witnessed on evangelism teams.  It's one of those things that you simply have to experience - it truly is miraculous.                  THE HARVEST IS RIPE! Our next team arrives on Sunday, November 15.  It's a work/evangelism team.  They will work in the seminary for several days and share the Gospel door to door on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.  Please pray for those on both sides of the door and that God will continue to shower His grace on all. Doug Speaks at Youth Conference November 14 Please pray for Doug on Saturday afternoon as he brings a message during a youth conference.  Pray for the youth to be encouraged to love, serve and obey God.   10:02 Alarm At 10:02 each day, alarms are going off throughout the office as a reminder to stop and pray Luke 10:2.  Each day we are praying for the Lord to send more laborers for the harvest.  We currently have 5 Men For Missions evangelism teams, a Dynamic Women's medical team, and a Dynamic Women's Beautifully Broken conference on the calendar for 2016.  You may be the answer to these prayers.  Please let us know if we can help you sign-up for one of these teams.  English Classes Our teaching of English classes will continue through November and then we will break until 2016.  Please pray for future opportunities to use our English abilities to encourage and equip those that we work alongside, especially our office staff and team translators.    Thanksgiving It's that time of year where social media is inundated with daily posts of thankfulness. Truly, there is always SOMETHING to be thankful for.  James 1:17 tells us that every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.  We were reminded this week to be thankful for the GIVER as well as the gifts. We thank God for who He is and how He works, for the privilege of knowing Him more and more each day, and for the confidence that He is the same yesterday, today and forever.  Thank you for your prayers.  We need and use every single one of them.  Our prayer life is not adequate enough to be missionaries in Colombia - WE NEED YOU! Much Love & Blessings, Doug & Cindy 1.  Remember to pray for the pastors and the follow-up from October's evangelism team.  2.  November 14 - Pray for Doug as he speaks at a youth conference. 3.  November 16-25 MFM short term work/evangelism team. 4.  Thanksgiving - another holiday without family.  5.  Thank you for praying for David & Erin as they relocated to IL. Please pray that they will both find work.    Click here for more information on how you can go on a short term mission trip this year.  We'd love to have you come to Colombia.   While trying to explain Faith Based Ministry, we said it is real easy to understand... "The two of us represent more than 300 praying and giving people"  Thank You!   Our USA # in Colombia: 217-784-2092 Permanent Mailing Address 823 E. LeFevre Ave. Gibson City, IL 60936 Blog:  http://tankersleys.blogspot.com/ Copyright © 2015 One Mission Society, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because of your interest in missions. Our mailing address is: One Mission Society Box A Greenwood, IN 46142 Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences