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Tankersley Praise & Prayer Update View this email in your browser April 2023 Dear Prayer Warriors, 1 Corinthians 3:6-7 "I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow.  So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow." Here in the Midwest, it's planting season. The ground has thawed, snow has turned to rain, and the sun sends forth it's warmth making conditions favorable for growth. Except for tornados, Spring is such a beautiful time of year.  We spent two weekends in March sharing about some of the "planting" that we've been doing as we continue to seek global partners and opportunities for people to serve the Lord through an overseas short-term mission trip. We're so thankful that we can rely on God for the growth and trust Him with the results.  The evangelism/planting efforts continue in Colombia. In April, a MFM short-term team of 8, partnering with four local churches, witnessed 346 professions of faith. Please pray for these new believers as they begin walking with the Lord. The harvest is ripe in Colombia. Ask the Lord to send more harvesters. As we celebrate our 17th anniversary with OMS this year, we're grateful that we have a planting team as this is not a one person ministry! Thank you for your faithful support to us.  Blessings, Doug & Cindy MFM Staff Meetings Thank you for praying for the MFM Staff. It's so refreshing to have us all together planning and preparing for the year ahead. Over the past year and a half, we've had some staff members move onto other ministries. Please join us in praying for God to grow our staff. We need regional directors in Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa just to name a few.  Pray that God will continually supply short-term team members to meet the needs of our national partners around the world.  Gibson City Bible Church Mission Conference Returning to our sending church is a wonderful blessing! Lots of laughs, hugs, and incredible food are just a few of the highlights as we shared about what God has been doing through Men for Missions.  Cindy had the opportunity to share with a young girl during the ladies tea. Please pray for Cami as she begins her life as a new believer in Christ. Please pray for them as Pastor Paul & Connie, our dear friends, plan to retire on June 25 after 28 years of faithful service. Pray for their transition and for the church as their search for a new pastor continues. Fame Evangelical Church Mission Conference Thank you for praying for our time with Fame Evangelical. This church is small but MIGHTY! They have been a huge source of encouragement, love and support since we first became missionaries in 2006. Two of our greatest prayer warriors served in this church before relocating to heaven. We're so thankful for the opportunity to connect with their children during our recent visit.  2023 US Ministry Teams 13 Teams to 8 Countries with 103 people Last year there were 9 Teams to 4 countries w/58 people We praise the Lord for His gracious and faithful increase. There are many opportunities and teams waiting to be filled.    1. Pray for Doug, Kent & Dave as they meet with an Albanian partner in Iowa on May 2 & 3.  2. Pray for Doug as he joins a team to Puerto Rico May 20-27 to work on roofs damaged from recent hurricanes. They still has room if you're interested in joining a work team.  3. Pray for wisdom and direction as we prepare for short-term evangelism teams in Mexico with the first team in September 2023. 4. Praise the Lord for touching the hearts of 346 Colombians. Pray for the discipleship that will follow. 5. Praise the Lord for encouraging MFM-UK cabinet meetings held in Scotland. We are grateful to the board members willing to give up their Saturday to discuss plans towards helping to advance the Gospel throughout the world.    6. Pray for physical and spiritual farmers during this planting season. 7. Praise the Lord for our faithful financial & prayer supporters!     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 for the most recent ACTION magazine May you be encouraged by how God is using the gifts, talents and resources of laymen around the world.   Click here for short-term mission team opportunities Please consider a one-time gift - Click "Donate Now"  Please send all future donations to: One Mission Society PO Box A Greenwood, IN 46142   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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Tankersley Praise & Prayer Update View this email in your browser February 2023 Dear Prayer Warriors But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 Have you ever tried loving someone when they're unloveable? Such as a cantankerous elderly person, a defiant child, a rebellious teenager, a rude employee, a miserable co-worker, a crude cousin, an annoying neighbor and the list goes on. It has to be one of the most difficult things to do.  A typical response for me is to FLEE! Run away from these unloveable people as fast as I can and leave them until they apologize, get it right, turn themselves around and start being someone that makes loving them easy. However, over the years I've come to realize that it's usually when people are the most unloveable is when they need our love the most.  Jesus has a lot to say about love and he gave us so many examples of loving the unloveable: the woman at the well, the unclean lepers, the crooked tax collectors, and the list goes on.  However, it's one thing to read about it, but it's another to experience it. God touches each one of us in our MOST unloveable state, "While we were still sinners". He didn't wait until we cleaned ourselves up, changed our attitudes or waited the for the medicine to kick in. In our most unloveable state, He demonstrated his own love for us and sent Jesus to die for us so that we can have a relationship with him. A relationship where His abundant love knows no end. It never stops! It never gives up! It never walks away! It's our prayer that you've experienced this unconditional act of love and are living in the assurance of His great love for you in ways that attract others. May God give us all the wisdom, compassion and faith to love and serve others well.  Happy Valentine's Day, Doug & Cindy USA MFM Cabinet Meetings - Charleston, SC Flying the day of the software FAA debacle caused many delays for several of the MFM staff heading to Charleston, SC for cabinet meetings. However, that didn't stop us from having great meetings, lots of fun, great food and sweet fellowship. What a wonderful way to kick off a new year seeking God for all that He has for MFM USA! We're especially grateful for the leadership of the USA national director, Bill Evans and the USA cabinet members.  During cabinet meetings, I (Cindy) had the privilege of coordinating the MFM ladies agenda, planning times of devotion, prayer and activities. We intentionally come together twice a year with the great purpose of undergirding the cabinet meetings in prayer. Through that sweet time, special friendships have been made. I'm so thankful for the example and blessing that each one of these women are to me.  Mission Conferences Missions conferences are like homecomings. In March, we have two opportunities to share about what God is doing around the world through OMS and MFM. If you're in the area or willing to travel, we'd love for you to join us: Gibson City Bible Church - March 24-26 Fame Evangelical Church - March 31-April 2 Please pray as we prepare to speak during this special time.  OMS earnestly seeks to MOBILIZE at least 125 new missionaries by our 125th anniversary in the summer of 2026. PRAY with us as the harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.  JOIN us in fulfilling the Great Commission. Pray for David & Erin as they will welcome their 3rd son on February 21.                           Pray for Jude (5) & Hudson (3), too!   Pray for Cindy and her sisters as their mom has been put on Hospice due to her rapid decline from dementia.  1. Pray for our MFM Staff meeting on March 14-18 at OMS headquarters in Greenwood, IN. 2. Pray for us as we share at two mission conferences: • Gibson City Bible Church       March 24-26 • Fame Evangelical Church       March 31-April 2 3. Pray for wisdom as we move forward in the newest G5-30 countries of Albania, Puerto Rico, and Dominican Republic, and as we explore additional opportunities in Africa and Asia. 4. Praise the Lord for the 169 individuals that recently made decisions to accept Jesus as their Savior during last week's MFM/Satura evangelism team in Bogotá, Colombia. 5. Pray for the OMS goal of 125 new missionaries by their 125th anniversary (summer 2026). 6. Praise the Lord for His blessings as we celebrate 36 years of marriage on March 21. 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 for the most recent ACTION magazine May you be encouraged by how God is using the gifts, talents and resources of laymen around the world.   Click here for short-term mission team opportunities Please consider a one-time gift - Click "Donate Now" Reminder: If you donate to One Mission Society, we are changing WHERE to send your donations. As of Oct. 1, we will no longer process gifts from the Colorado address. Please send all future donations to: One Mission Society PO Box A Greenwood, IN 46142   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? 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