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TheHagermansKen,Christie,Camille,&Caroline
Encarnacin,Paraguay**We dedicate this newsletter to the memory
of our precious prayer partner, Dan Luff. He consistently contacted
us through
email to ask about our specific needs, and to remind us he was
taking them to the throne. We take comfort in imagining him
rejoicing with the Savior he adored and served faithfully, and
we know that he is receiving a reward for the important part he
played in mission work around the world.
Greetings fromParaguay,whereweare
having tons of springtime storms and
lotsofexcitement.
Acoupleofweeksago,hurricaneforce
windsblewthrough,bringingdownsigns
and trees and houses, leaving several
dead, many injured, and thousands of
homesacrossParaguaydestroyed.
Strong electrical storms have contin
ued throughoutOctober,and the locals
tellus
they
dont
remember
atime
when there have been so many fierce
storms,soclosetogether.
Many here ask us about Hurricane
Sandy,andtheytellustheyarepraying
forthoseaffectedbythismassivestorm.
We have been meeting more and more
young people around town, and we are
thrilledwhentheydropbythehouse (see
picturebelow,center).
Becauseofalltherain,everyoneseemsto
beveryactiveon the fewdrydays falling
between the storms. Weve tried to take
advantageof thisbybeingat theplazaor
the other hangout places, in order to
meetnew teensor touchbasewith those
wevebegun
to
get
to
know.
Wearefinallygettingtothepointwhere
we are recognized when we walk down
town, greeting and being greeted. Its
amazingtowatchGodopendoorstonew
relationshipsandconversationsaboutHim.
A Stormy Spring!
Prayer Focus:
Guidance in where tofocus our ministry efforts inthis new city,
and that Godgoes before us preparinghearts.
Healing and pain relief
in Christies leg and hand.
Good friends for thegirls, and strategic contactsfor us all.
Financial provision forexpenses in this area with asubstantially
higher cost-of-living.
Gods intervention incontinuing legal battles andpaperwork
issues.
November, 2012
Kenpreppingtheba
ckwallfor
youthmovienights
.
TheFrisbeeisagreatwayto
makenewfriends!
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CONTACTINFORMATIONTelephone in Paraguay: 595985782928 Email:
[email protected] number: 8643431731 Webpages:
www.hagermans.blogspot.com
www.tapemissions.com
Donations through our local church: Our mailing address in
Paraguay:
Carolina Heights CoGoP Ken Hagerman
2900 Anderson Road Fulgencio Yegros 661, Barrio San Roque
Greenville, SC 29611 Encarnacin, Itapua, Paraguay 6000(Please
write Hagerman Missions on check
memo. All donations are tax deductible.)
**(If you are receiving this through the US Mail and have an
email address, please send it to us so that we can get our
newsletter to you in that way.It is much quicker and more
efficient. If you dont have an email address, or if you
just prefer the regular mail, dont worry. Well keep sending it
to you that way.)
I cant share pictures with you from the local prison, but Ive
been going there weekly
to meet with a group of young people. There are currently 29
teenagers being held
in one section of this prison, and between 5-20 of them meet
with a group of us who
show up each Friday, for songs, a Bible lesson, and a time of
sharing. A door has
recently opened for me to go one extra day per week to further
disciple those who
have made a decision to follow the Lord. I will accompany a
music teacher, and after
the time set aside for my spiritual teaching, she will work with
them in whatever
instruments we are able to provide for their use. Were now
taking some classes to
better equip ourselves to minister to these precious young
people who are at a keyturning point in their lives. They are very
receptive to the Gospel and excited about
the next phase of ministry, which should begin with the new
school year, in February.
One weekend in October, we had 13 visitors, including a few
family members from the US and a couple of guys
from our last town, Itaugua. The rains held off long enough for
us to walk down to the river and enjoy the cool
breezes, but in the fun, I fell and injured my thumb. X-rays and
other tests showed that the ligament that holds
the base of my thumb in joint with the bone at my wrist, broke
in two. A specialist was called in to consult, and
I was told that the only way to repair this ligament would be to
operate and sew it back together. I called a
trusted doctor in the capital for a third opinion, and we all
agreed the best place for this was the capital city,
Asuncion. 8 hours of driving, 3 doctors, blood work, and several
x-rays later, no one could agree on the best
course of action. Finally, the doctor we originally called
suggested we put my hand and wrist in a cast, in thethumbs-up
position. So any typos in this newsletter are officially blamed on
the cast. :) Every few weeks, Ill
need to go to the capital for a check-up, and if its still in
place by mid-December, I may be able to avoid the sur-
gery. Since theres already surgery scheduled for February, to
finally remove the hardware store Im carrying
around in my leg, wed appreciate your prayers that God
supernaturally heals this injury that the specialist de-
scribed as very rare. We know Hes able!!
tap (tah PAY), n. a way or path (Guaran)
Jesus said, I am the way. --John 14:6
Thank you again for helping us to minister in this beau-
tiful country, which is only possible through your
prayers, support, and giving. We cant explain how
much your messages of encouragement and reminders
that you are praying for us, really mean to our family.
May God richly bless you for the part you play in the
growth of His Kingdom in Paraguay!
Your partners in the mission,
Ken, Christie, Camille, and Caroline
God bless you! Dios le bendiga!
Ita Paso school / soup kitchen
