Tankersley Update

Tankersley Praise & Prayer Update View this email in your browser June 2019 Dear Prayer Warriors, Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Many of you (farmers) have been severely impacted by the abundant rains throughout the Midwest this Spring which will eventually impact all of us at one point.  We have been praying for you.   The months of April and May also brought abundant showers of unexpected medical challenges for several members of our family which is why you haven't heard from us in awhile. Hospital visits, doctor's appointments, numerous tests and prayer occupied so much of our waking hours. We can't begin to update you on all the details but we're thankful to report that everyone is doing better and on the road to recovery. It's these unexpected situations and circumstances that God uses in our lives as opportunities to reveal more of himself to us, trust and depend on him more and realize that we are not in control. For us, it's been a good reminder that we are not defined by the things we do, but by who we are in Christ Jesus.   It's these types of situations and circumstances that can deplete us of Christ fairly quickly if we're not consistently filling back up through His word and through prayer.   Thank you once again for standing in the gap for us and our family with unsolicited prayers. God is so faithful to provide!  Blessings, Doug & Cindy At the end of April, Doug had the opportunity to lead a small group of men into Cuba to see and encourage the work, and meet with our Men for Missions Cuban leaders.   The Cuban MFM group has led their own teams to serve on multiple short-term mission teams within Cuba. Please pray for them and the work that God is calling them to do. Annual MFM staff meetings were held at the end of May.  It's always good to come together to give God the glory for the past year and to prepare for the year to come.   The US cabinet meetings begin on Thursday.  Please pray for Randy Yoder as he presides over the meetings.   This Friday, we will join in the celebration for Warren & Velma Hardig, MFMG Executive Director, as they are honored for 46 years of selfless service to the kingdom. They will also be commissioned into their new position as MFM Global Ambassadors.  We are so grateful for their example and investment in our lives.   Kent Eller will move into the Executive Director position as of July 1.  Please pray for them as they transition into this new roles.  Doug will lead a team of 7 men to Cuba this Saturday.  They will be serving in a new city and doing evangelism while training the local church members.   While in Cuba, Doug will also have an opportunity to meet-up with a brother in Christ from the Dominican Republic, who is very interested in starting Men For Missions in his country.   Pray for the team June 22 - 29  1.  Praise the Lord for his healing hand on our family!  2.  Pray for the annual meetings at OMS this week. 3.  Pray for the team leaving for Cuba on Saturday. Praise the Lord that they received their religious visas! Pray that they will not have to purchase additional visas at the airport. 4.  Praise the Lord for wonderful birthday celebrations for David (27), Jude (2) and Jonathan (24).  5. Pray for MFM Global 5-30, as we all seek the Lord's leading of expanding MFM into additional countries. 6. Pray as evangelism teams to Colombia in 2020 are being scheduled. 7. Pray for the Men For Missions leaders in Latin America: Colombia - Jonathan Tobón Cuba - Alan Quesada 8. Pray for Doug as he prepares a message for Upper Room Bible Church on July 7.  Vision:  Our goal is the Lordship of Jesus Christ in each person's life, at home and around the world. Mission:  Men for Missions challenges men to Do, Go and Give in total obedience to Jesus Christ.   Click here to read all about the Global movement in Men For Missions Like & Follow Us on Facebook Please consider a one-time gift - Click "Donate Now"   Cell Phone #: Doug - 317-528-0063 Cindy - 309-989-1111 Mailing Address: 2516 N. Rockwood Drive Peoria, IL 61604 Blog: http://tankersleys.blogspot.com   Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

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Attention VBS Coordinators - We Need Your Help!

Opportunities for Children! View this email in your browser April 2019 Dear Ministry Supporters, Is your church looking for ways to get your children involved in supporting God's work around the world?  As Vacation Bible School is fast approaching, we know that you may be looking for a project where children can help other children.   Our Cuban partners are involved in a project called, "Somos Como La Luna" which is "We are like the moon".  Like the moon reflecting the light of the sun, this project wants to reflect the light of God into the special needs community.  Somos Como La Luna sees a need and an opportunity to serve the children with special needs in their community because they are not supported through the local schools and have little to no resources.    Somos Como La Luna has requested help in raising school supplies for these children.  Your VBS group can do this in 2 ways: They can collect money which will be utilized to purchase supplies from the USA and then delivered by Men For Missions evangelism teams.   They can collect supplies which will be delivered by the Men For Missions teams.  We have a list of things they are requesting.   We welcome any opportunity to join you in this project by visiting your VBS and explaining this project.   Please pray how God may use your VBS program to help special needs children in Cuba and let us know how we can help. Blessings, Doug & Cindy Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

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Tankersley Update

Tankersley Praise & Prayer Update View this email in your browser March 2019 Romans 8:28 - And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. NIV   One of the goals for Men For Missions Latin America has been to train and prepare Colombians to cross their own borders in total obedience to Jesus Christ and targeting areas where the US passport isn't welcomed.  Many Colombians desire to replicate the Satura/Men For Missions evangelism model and have responded to God's call to serve in Venezuela this year.  Unfortunately, as the crisis has escalated, the Colombians now feel that it's too dangerous to send their own short-term Men For Missions team at this time.    Time and time again throughout the Bible, God has scattered his people in the midst of suffering and persecution.  It's no different today, the news continues to report of the devastating crisis in Venezuela and we see millions of Venezuelans fleeing their country in survival mode. Many of the people that are fleeing to neighboring countries are our brothers and sisters in Christ.  In February, we had the honor and privilege of serving alongside some of these folks during our evangelism team trip to Medellín, Colombia.   Pictured here are several Venezuelans that are now calling Medellín their temporary home. In the midst of their despair and grief, they are joyfully serving the Lord where He has placed them.  During our time together, several served as translators and others served as church locals.  Both of which are vital parts to our short-term evangelism teams. These valiant Venezuelans with their grateful hearts were such a beautiful testimony to us.  It was obvious that God is protecting, providing and preparing them for a time when they are able to return to their country.    Our team of nine short-termers from the Midwest had no idea how God was going to orchestrate that week of evangelism.  We knew the typical evangelism schedule, which included a different local church and different community each day. However, we were amazed at how God brought an influx of Venezuelans into our lives.  There were those that served with us, those that were standing behind the doors that we knocked on and others were sitting next to us on the plane. If God has touched your heart to minister to Venezuelans, we want to encourage you to be a part of the next evangelism teams to Colombia.  It is highly likely that while serving in Colombia, you will also be serving some of those displaced from Venezuela.   As Men for Missions begins to strategize and prepare for global expansion into 30 countries in 5 years (G5:30), we understand that we may not need to go directly into 30 different countries to prepare and train laymen to DO, GO and GIVE.  We just need to open our eyes and see those that are right in front of us and be aware that God may be bringing them to us.  Please pray for the global expansion of Men For Missions and ask God how you can be a part of it. Blessings, Doug & Cindy Last summer, we met Betsy when she attended our short-term mission workshop at the OMS Illuminate conference.  Betsy was attending the conference to help prepare herself to serve on a missions committee.  After the conference, she felt led to organize the first ever mission conference in her church.  While organizing the conference, she was also obedient as the Lord led her to serve on a short-term team to Haiti and take a couple of church members with her.  This gal is on fire for the Lord and she's contagious.  Thank you for praying for our time in Oakville, Indiana.  We were so encouraged to share in their first missions conference. We shared about our ministry on Friday night, Doug shared with the men's group on Saturday morning while Cindy shared at the women's luncheon, and we both provided a lesson for the Sunday school class.  Our fellowship was sweet and we left with our hearts overflowing.  Betsy and Annie have responded to God's call and will join the evangelism team to Montería, Colombia in May.  Please pray that God will continue to grow the seeds that were planted in this conference.   There are so many ways to support our ministry.  Many pray and give financially.  This group pictured above decided to join with us on an evangelism team to Colombia.  Three of these folks are from the Gibson City Bible Church, our home sending church.  Another one is the president of the Men For Mission cabinet. Not pictured is a precious family that serve on MFM staff.   This team was such an encouragement to us and the work in Colombia. Each one of them have invested in our ministry in so many different ways.  We thank God for every supporter that the Lord has given to us.  1.  Praise the Lord for our recent celebration of 32 years of marriage.   2.  Pray for Doug and 3 other men traveling to Cuba on April 16 - 19 to encourage their local MFM team.  3.  Pray for religious visas to be granted for our June team to Cuba.  Paperwork has been submitted to our Cuban partners. 4.  Pray as we continue to strategize on the global expansion of Men for Missions.  5.  Praise for a great visit and some time of rest in Florida with Doug's mom.  Vision:  Our goal is the Lordship of Jesus Christ in each person's life, at home and around the world. Mission:  Men for Missions challenges men to Do, Go and Give in total obedience to Jesus Christ.   Click above to read how God is using the gifts, talents and resources of every day, ordinary men and women to be a part of His work around the world.  Like & Follow Us on Facebook Please consider a one-time gift - Click "Donate Now"   Cell Phone #: Doug - 317-528-0063 Cindy - 309-989-1111 Mailing Address: 2516 N. Rockwood Drive Peoria, IL 61604 Blog: http://tankersleys.blogspot.com Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

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