Amazon Holiday Greetings

AMAZON HOLIDAY GREETINGS

The end of this year has come with many new challenges and blessings.  Even though we have not yet raised enough money to build the training center for the Yaguas, I have been able to get all the repairs needed for the boat completed.  We passed the Coast Guard inspection with flying colors.  Alleluia! What a mighty God we serve!

I am doing much better now than when I first returned from the states.  I have been in therapy for the tendons that were damaged and the doctor is now working on building up the strength in my knees.  Since I have been back to Leticia one of the major blessings that I have experienced was the pleasure of having my cousin come to stay with me for a little over a month.  She was a great help in getting me settled and helping me through the difficult parts of the therapy.  I was challenged to just allow her to do things for me while my tendons healed.  I can't wait to have her visit again now that I am much stronger.  I love you Shaunte!

This past week I was able to take my first trip in our boat to a group of Yaguas about an hour up river from where my village is.  What an awesome blessing!!!!!  God did miracles of healing.  One man received healing in his back and some received healing from migraines.  Some received healing in other parts of the body.  The leader of the village came up to me after he had received Christ as his savior and asked why did we not come sooner.  We are now praying for the funds to go to La Libertad once a month.  I am excited about what God is doing there.  Please keep praying for laborers.  The harvest is truly ripe!

This is the season when we celebrate the gift that God gave to mankind.  His own Son came to earth so many centuries ago so that He could experience our life here as we do but, without sin.  Just about a week ago a young lady of 13 years ran away from home because of an abusive situation.  She presented herself to the family social services here and they asked if I would be willing to keep her as her guardian until the situation is resolved.  I have known this girl for many years of her young life and have always loved her.  She is one of the children who received Christ as her savior a number of years ago during a children's program that I conducted.  Since then I have watched her grow in her love and commitment to the Lord.  I agreed to be her guardian.  I can only imagine what Mary would have felt to be receiving a child so special.  I believe that this is of God.  Her mother has noted the danger that her child has been experiencing and is considering the idea of me adopting her.    God has placed this child in my hands as a Christmas blessing.  I do not know as yet how long she will be with me  This is a big step for all involved but, all those who are of my counsel have prayed and are at peace with this.  The family social services seem to also desire that I take care of her for her safety.  Please my brothers and sisters in Christ, I am asking you to pray for me in these areas:

• Wisdom in teaching and training a Yagua girl from the “jungle” for life in the city and the USA
• The transitions for us both in relationship as her guardian “mother” for the next four months
• The decisions to be made for her adoption if God so wills
• That my support would raise a consistent minimum of $200.00 / month for her schooling and care.
• That English would come easy to her.  (She is a good student and has been at the top of her class)
• That the process of getting her documents and passports and visas would go smoothly. (She will have to travel with me when I come to the states in June this coming year.

From the bottom of my heart I thank you all for the prayers and support that you have given to me through out this year.  We are making advances.  I am learning that this is all in God's timing and according to His plans.  What an adventure!!!

Adventuring with Christ,

Min. Orchidy T Boyd

Exec. Dir. AFAMMS