To the Ends of the Earth

CHILE MISSION NEWS FROM JIM AND LIISA TINO

September 2014

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Ever wonder where the country "Chile" got its name? It comes from a word used by the original nomadic tribe, the Yaghan, that lived in this land. They traveled by canoe between islands. The men hunted sea lions and the women were divers who hunted shellfish. In their native tongue, Chile means "Where the Land Ends."

Ah....that's where the Tinos are going!!

Prayer Requests

1. Give thanks for the three young people who were confirmed at the Lutheran Mission church of La Florida, Santiago, Chile at the end of August.

2. Pray for our last month of packing and preparing for the big move!

3. Give thanks for all those - both North and South Americans - who voluteered to aid the victims of the wildfire in Valparaiso.

4. Pray for Pastor Cristian and his wife Ethel as they travel to Ft. Wayne for the International Lutheran Disaster Relief conference this month.

5. Pray for Soni & Tyler as they celebrate their marriage on September 20.

6. Give thanks for Nika's new job and her enrollment at Miami Dade college as she continues her studies. Pray that she is able to begin graduate school in Chiropractics next semester.

7. Pray for a good Junior year for Ben at Jacksonville University as he works towards his Music Major in Trumpet performance.

8. Pray for Gabi's adjustment to teaching 5th grade at Christ Church Lutheran School in Phoenix, AZ. She is teaching "all" the subjects now, not just science!

9. Give thanks for three GREAT summer months of visiting

family and many brothers & sisters for congregations in California,

Michigan, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Florida.

10. Give thanks for Peace Lutheran Church in Sandusky, MI for calling Jim as their missionary on loan to Chile!

Jesus said, "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations..." (see Matthew 28:18-20). Of course, not all Christians are called by God to go to other nations. Some go far away, but many more "go" to their neighborhood, across the street, or across town. Still, the Great Commission involves "going" in some way, shape, or form! As we spend our final days in the States preparing to GO to Chile, we are praying for YOU to follow God to the places He leads you!

Let's Go!

It may not be immediately apparent, but this photo depicts the leading edge of mission! On August 17th, Rev. James Tino was installed at Peace Lutheran church in Sandusky, Michigan as their "missionary on loan" to the Lutheran Church of Chile.

Why is this news? Throughout history, the Christian Church has found a way to continue to fulfill the mandate of Jesus Christ to be "witnesses to the ends of the earth". As technology and innovation shrinks our world, it has now become possible to build meaningful partnerships between congregations (Peace), mission organizations, (GLO), and national churches (Lutheran Church of Chile).

Rev. James Tino is installed at Peace Lutheran Church as "missionary pastor on loan"

Rev. Tino will be under the supervision of the Lutheran Church of Chile while on loan. Global Lutheran Outreach is making it possible for Peace to call their "own missionary"! We Lutherans can be doing SO MUCH MORE to advance the kingdom of God around the world! That's what Global Lutheran Outreach is all about: finding new and creative ways to GO into all the world, "from everywhere to everywhere"! Let's Go!

	BREAKING NEWS! WE HAVE OUR TICKETS! OUR DEPARTURE DATE IS OCTOBER 6, 2014! Please remember to pray for us on that day as we begin this new calling in Chile.

COUNTDOWN TO CHILE - 26 DAYS!!!

We are now entering our 12th month of "support discovery". In October 2013, Jim preached at the first of what turned out to be over 30 churches, schools, and small groups, telling the story of what God is doing in Chile and how we hope to become a part of that story. It has been a long journey - at one time or another, we have been excited, frustrated, hopeful, discouraged, and encouraged. We have learned that "God's ways are not our ways, and His thoughts are not our thoughts". We have learned that the people whom God has called to partner with us in this ministry turn up in unexpected places. Above all, we have learned to trust God not only for "our daily bread", but also to hold our plans lightly, as they are often re-made (or un-made!) by the Master Planner.

As of August 31, we have 45% of the funds needed for our first year in Chile, thanks to YOUR gifts and pledges to our ministry! (100% of our "outgoing costs" are now covered!) Our goal is to have 60% of our first year of ministry funded by October 1st.

We are also delighted to announce that we now have 20 monthly Partners in Ministry! Remember that if you pledge $25 per month or more to this ministry, we will send you a FREE copy of Jim's book,

"Meeting Ananias". (Click here to read about the book!)

Is God calling you to partner with us in this ministry? Click here to make a pledge!

THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

To support the Tino's ministry online, go to www.GlobalLutheranOutreach.com/blog/Tino and click on the "GIVE" button. One-time or automated contributions are available.

Mail a check to:

Global Lutheran Outreach

6709 Ficus Dr.

Miramar, FL 33023

Put "Tino" on the memo line of the check.

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