Here I am sitting in my room looking out at the tropical trees and hearing the sounds of the Amazon Rain Forest as the traffic passes by my window. What a contrast to the climate and culture in which I grew up. For two months, I traveled in the United States visiting family and friends, meeting with pastors and church leaders and speaking at a mission conference. My main desire was to impart vision for the work that God has laid on my heart here in the Amazon.
Many asked about the Anaconda, mosquitoes, and any kind of strange insect or disease that I may have encountered while living here in the Amazon. For some, the only concept of the life here is what has been portrayed through nature documentaries or movies. Explaining that I live in Leticia Amazonas on the borders of Brazil and Peru
in an upstairs apartment that has a view of the Amazon River in the distance and that I use a motor scooter to get around town is often a challenge without the wonderful Google Maps. And still some asked “Where in Africa is that?” Some even became confused with _______ .com. Part of imparting vision is educating.
The conference that I attended in Silver Spring, MD was great! It was more about me being educated about the Kingdom work going on in various parts of the world (including Africa) and putting some faces to those in need of prayer who are serving in some very sensitive locations. Even though I had opportunities to share about the Amazon, God impressed on me the need for more time spent in prayer. One ministry had people who spent five (5) to ten (10) hours a day just praying allowing God to impart HIS vision.
There comes a time when casting vision to those who will listen that the desire to see results sends me to my knees and the answer that God gives is just wait and trust me. In the meantime, I had a chance to visit with friends that I have not seen in years and spend time with my earthly father. WOW! I will never forget fishing in Michigan with my dad and brother and catching the biggest fish of the day – 15 inch Bass. And, spending time with my brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews and cousins while all the time my God given daughter Neivy was calling me and telling me up-to-date reports on her and her boyfriend’s commitment to marry and walk in God's vision for the family. I am over joyed!! Thank you to all who continued to pray for her.
So I waited and I trusted! I saw God move on the hearts of the brothers and sisters in each group that He led me to share the vision. The results were great! Many recommitted to giving to the ministry of AFAMMS, while others made commitments to seeing “The Amazon Initiative Project” (named by one of the Detroit pastors) in Vista Alegre come to fruition, still others committed to become prayer partners. God moved on the hearts of some to come and help build the discipleship training school. Carpenters, plumbers, electricians and garden technicians are all needed in the body of Christ. Thank you my dear family and friends for hearing the vision and being willing to seek God as to your part in seeing it materialize. “Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.”
For those of you who have made a commitments to give on a regular basis, the best method is through the blogspot. http://afamms.blogspot.com Just click on the yellow donate button and follow the directions for donating through PayPal or you can donate directly through your personal PayPal. Our address is safricanamericanmobilization@yahoo.com. You may also send your donations through the US Postal Service: AFAMMS, PO BOX 39803, Redford, Michigan 48239-0803. Do not put my name on the check or money order. It is tax-deductible payable to AFAMMS.
One of my English students invited me to take a 7 day vacation in Pereira Colombia where the coffee grows. My miles with LATAM were enough that I only had to pay $10.00. God is Good! I will be on vacation Oct. 20 – 26, 2016.
When I return I will go to Bogota to be reviewed for the knee replacement. Please be in prayer for this surgery. I will keep you all posted. Also, be in prayer for Ricardo Elias, Irene and their baby Sofia who are in preparation to come to Leticia to stay with me as we prepare the organization of the Discipleship Training School in Vista Alegre. They will arrive January 19, 2017. I am preparing the house to receive my new family. Please keep us all in your prayers as we are adjusting to one another. We will advance in the vision that God has given to us for the Amazon!!
Adventuring with Christ,
Min. Orchidy Boyd
Orchidy T Boyd
