"Led" by the Holy Spirit

What does it mean to be “led” by the Holy Spirit? It means that...”eyes have not seen and ears have not heard nor any imagination has entered into the heart of man what God has in store for those who love Him...” Yes! I am on an adventure.  In September, I had the opportunity to travel on the Amazon to a community that had never heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  The community had been closed to outsiders in order to preserve their culture but God gave us the opportunity to announce the real culture of humankind in the Kingdom of God to this community.  God confirmed our words to them with signs and wonders. Many people were healed of various infirmities while experiencing His peace and love in His presence.  The same happened the following week as we visited the public schools of Leticia sharing the gospel, praying for the sick and seeing the hunger of over 1,500 students for the presence of God.  We had a Christian Rock band that came at the end of the week from Bogota that ministered.  There is a hunger for the manifest presence of God in the Amazon.

About three weeks ago, Pastor Julio taught on the end times.  We cannot know the day or the hour but we can know the season.  In the parable of the Good Samaritan, the Good Samaritan gave the man a little extra incase the invalid needed more for his care.  I believe that we are in the time of a little extra because God is merciful and wants all those who would receive Him to have a chance.  I am humbled and honored to be a part of these exciting times.  How does all this relate to the leading of the Holy Spirit in my life?

Since coming under the covering of Mission Ministries (MDM), I have been encouraged and challenged to go deeper in my relationship with God.  A good friend of mine always says, “Out of relationship flows ministry.” One of the things that God has been impressing on my heart is the need to make sure all my affairs in the States are in order.  This will help me better administer the finances that come in and serve all those who choose to be a part of AFAMMS through prayer and giving. It will also allow me to have more freedom to minister here in Colombia without worrying about what is happening stateside.  One of the major focuses of MDM is discipling persons to make disciples also. February 2015 will be the beginning of a training school where some of those who will be sent to work in the river communities and other who desire to minister will attend.  I will be a part of this school teaching and taking some classes.  I am excited for the indigenous students that we ministered with along the river that will participate in the training school.  I can´t speak Ticuna, Cocama, or Yagua but, the indigenous students can.  They will be able to reach places that I could never reach.  I am at peace! I am seeing my dream of reaching the unreached with the Good News of reconciliation with God happen. MOREOVER, YOU ARE A PART OF THAT DREAMJ! Together we will see the wonders of God!

If you would like to give towards the expenses of the next 3 months while I am in the states, please send all donations to the PayPal account at safricanamericanmobilization@yahoo.com. You may also send donations to the PO BOX address in the letterhead above. I will be traveling and sharing with those of you who would like me to visit your group.  Just email me or message me on Facebook and we can see how to fit you in the schedule.  I will be in the states from Nov. 13, 2014 until the end of January 2015.  I am looking forward to seeing you soon.

Adventuring with Christ,

Min. Orchidy T Boyd

Leaving for a river ministry trip with a couple of pastors from my local church. We will leave tomorrow afternoon to a small community in Peru. I am looking forward to the time of refreshing and traveling on the Amazon again. I ask God for souls!  Orchidy (-:

Feb 2014 News letter - Return to Amazonas

Well, here we are back in Leticia, Amazonas Colombia.  We arrived Saturday January 25^th and thought that we had at least 1 more week before school started.  We soon found out that school was starting early due to some political question and that we needed to be ready on Monday the 27^th to begin school.

Between uniforms, schedules and cleaning a very dirty house that had been sitting for almost 3 months, my hands were full to say the least.  Neivy is now in her routine of school and I am begining to discover what God has for me to do here in Leticia.

In the beginning of February, I met with Pastor Pacheco of the Mission Ministry Church.  We discussed what God has put on my heart in relation to discipleship teaching in the church.  He asked me what was on my heart.  I expressed the concern that has been on my heart for a long time. The way to mobilize people to reach the nations has to be based in the knowledge and understanding of how much God loves mankind.  To have a clear understanding of the story of the Bible from a covenant perspective in chronological order (God's relationship with man from creation) is the motivation needed to persuade the church to accomplish the task that Jesus left with us to Go and make disciples.  Pastor Pacheco seemed excited and stated that it had long been a desire of his to have someone who could present this teaching to his congregation. He is looking at how to schedule this as seminar teachings throughout the year.  He also asked if I could teach music and English classes.  Music, because it is not much taught in the churches and is a very important part of worship.  English, because there are many people that come from other ministries that work with their church that only speak English.  These two classes will mostly be for the leadership but also, open to the public and will be a donation paid position for me to augment my support.

This is definitely a year of adventure for me.  I am excited because I will have the opportunity to use gifts and talents that I have studied and trained in most of my life.  I am looking forward to seeing the souls that God is going to change and the results of the discipleship training that will take place this year.  Please keep us in your prayers as we continue to advance the Kingdom of God in the Amazon.  Remember that discipleship is a long-term endeavor and you are part of the process. 

Many of you know that part of the reason for the trip to the states was to meet with the AFAMMS board.  Due to various family changes and commitments, it was agreed to continue with AFAMMS until the end of this year of 2014 as a 501c3.  I will continue to work here in Colombia as an independent missionary.  You may continue to send your support as usual.  For those of you who will desire to continue supporting me and Neivy here in 2015, I will be sending out information as to how you can do this but, your donation will no longer be tax-deductible in 2015.  This will be more of a walk of faith for Neivy and me but, I know that those of you who have visited and know my heart for ministry here in the Amazon will continue to faithfully pray and financially support us here in Leticia.

Thank you for the prayers and support financially and the encouragement that many of you freely gave to Neivy and me while we were in the states.  Even though it was very cold we enjoyed our time visiting with you and meeting new brothers and sisters in Christ.  Thank you again!

Adventuring with Christ,

Orchidy T Boyd