In our last update we mentioned that our van's engine had died. I had another van out at the Mount of Olives that was the same model, just a few years older. It had had an almost new engine put in it shortly before we parked it about 2 years ago. The differential was going out at that time, and we were able to buy the present van for not much more than it would have cost to fix the first one. Anyway, I had the old van towed to the garage I use. They checked out the engine in it and said it was good, but needed a few things replaced (timing belt, water pump etc.). The final outcome is that we got the van back on the road in just a few days and it is running great, just in time for olive harvest. It cost us about $1200. I had said in the last email that we really weren't prepared for such an expense, and, even though it could have been much more if we hadn't had the other van, it was more than we really had to spend. As soon as I sent out the email I got one back from someone in a supporting church telling me that two days before a special offering had been given for us in their church for "whatever we needed it for". It was $2000! What a blessing. Now I can get a few things fixed on the car too. I think it needs a CV joint, and the struts that hold up the back door are shot. Things go bad when you get old.
I wish our joints were so easy to fix. Barb is having some trouble with arthritis, so we would appreciate your prayers for her. Not saying she is getting old like the vehicles, of course, but you have to expect a few things when you reach half a century (on the 26th of this month!).
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
Newton News Update
Our retreat went very well Saturday. We had 44 people present from 7 different places around the country. There was a good spirit of worship and prayer, as well as a lot of good, uplifting music.
We have been notified that the rest of the money for our well has been given! What a difference that is going to make at the Mount of Olives.
Cristina has made it through her latest treatment and seems to be in good spirits. She now has to spend several months at home with no contact except with immediate family. Please continue to pray for her.
We have been notified that the rest of the money for our well has been given! What a difference that is going to make at the Mount of Olives.
Cristina has made it through her latest treatment and seems to be in good spirits. She now has to spend several months at home with no contact except with immediate family. Please continue to pray for her.
NEWTON NEWS, SEPTEMBER 2010
Dear praying friends,
We have received an offering of $1,000 towards a new well for the camp! We still need more, of course, to get it done, but it is a great start. Besides the rest of the money for the well (about $3,000) we still have the following needs for the Mount of Olives:
A solar electric system, which would cost from 8,000 euros and up. (We can get started with a small amount of electricity at 8,000 and add to the system as we are able) In the meantime I have found a larger generator (the one we have is puny) which we can use alone or in conjunction with solar. It costs 1,080 euros.
25 bunk beds (about $270 each)
25 mattresses (about $50 each)
Roof panels for the eating area (about $1000) two third have been supplied and installed!
10 or so tables and benches (about $500)
fencing for the workshop area and around the water tanks (about $400) supplied!
more dishes (about $300) supplied by members of our church!
5 water heaters (about $1200) 3 supplied by another Portuguese church!
We are having a nation-wide retreat this Saturday at the Mount of Olives. Not sure how many will be in attendance yet, but several churches are planning to be represented. Pray for a time of refreshing as each of these ministries heads into the busy fall season.
We will be baptizing Albertina! She is working out the details of when, but it will probably be a week from Sunday. We discussed where to perform the baptism. I mentioned a river nearby, but she wanted to do it at the Mount. She said, "because its ours!" I'm glad she feels that way. She always pitches in with events there but it is nice to hear her affirm it as a ministry of our local church.
Please pray for me as I seek the Lord's guidance concerning this church plant. I believe we are at a crossroads and I expect God to do some great things on the next several months (and beyond, of course). I need a lot of prayer to know how exactly to proceed. Pray also for our finances. We are doing alright but some of the projects I am considering will require money, maybe more than we have available monthly right now. We lost a supporting church but another increased our support, so we stayed about even. God will provide for all that His will requires we do!
Allen & Barb Newton
Rua do Bonfim
Lote 252, R/C, Dº, Trás
6000-186 Castelo Branco
PORTUGAL
Phone: +351 272 337 493
Cell: +351 934 321 452
portfigs@yahoo.com
http://ibevcb.com/
http://ibevcb.com/mo.php (Mount of Olives)
Dear praying friends,
We have received an offering of $1,000 towards a new well for the camp! We still need more, of course, to get it done, but it is a great start. Besides the rest of the money for the well (about $3,000) we still have the following needs for the Mount of Olives:
A solar electric system, which would cost from 8,000 euros and up. (We can get started with a small amount of electricity at 8,000 and add to the system as we are able) In the meantime I have found a larger generator (the one we have is puny) which we can use alone or in conjunction with solar. It costs 1,080 euros.
25 bunk beds (about $270 each)
25 mattresses (about $50 each)
Roof panels for the eating area (about $1000) two third have been supplied and installed!
10 or so tables and benches (about $500)
fencing for the workshop area and around the water tanks (about $400) supplied!
more dishes (about $300) supplied by members of our church!
5 water heaters (about $1200) 3 supplied by another Portuguese church!
We are having a nation-wide retreat this Saturday at the Mount of Olives. Not sure how many will be in attendance yet, but several churches are planning to be represented. Pray for a time of refreshing as each of these ministries heads into the busy fall season.
We will be baptizing Albertina! She is working out the details of when, but it will probably be a week from Sunday. We discussed where to perform the baptism. I mentioned a river nearby, but she wanted to do it at the Mount. She said, "because its ours!" I'm glad she feels that way. She always pitches in with events there but it is nice to hear her affirm it as a ministry of our local church.
Please pray for me as I seek the Lord's guidance concerning this church plant. I believe we are at a crossroads and I expect God to do some great things on the next several months (and beyond, of course). I need a lot of prayer to know how exactly to proceed. Pray also for our finances. We are doing alright but some of the projects I am considering will require money, maybe more than we have available monthly right now. We lost a supporting church but another increased our support, so we stayed about even. God will provide for all that His will requires we do!
Allen & Barb Newton
Rua do Bonfim
Lote 252, R/C, Dº, Trás
6000-186 Castelo Branco
PORTUGAL
Phone: +351 272 337 493
Cell: +351 934 321 452
portfigs@yahoo.com
http://ibevcb.com/
http://ibevcb.com/mo.php (Mount of Olives)
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