Mexico Missionary
The narration of my life being a "living sacrifice" unto God
Saturday, July 15, 2017
The Lord Has Blessed Indeed!
Friday, July 14, 2017
Valley of Vision- Christ is All
Saturday, April 25, 2015
Gospel Fuel
- Present Political Situation - a foreign military working with a national government that is trying to be both progressive and conservative - is far from ideal, but it is an improvement from the tyranny of the Taliban. The Taliban imposed a harsh brand of Islam on the nation and continue to be a threat to national stability and security.
- The church in Afghanistan remains almost entirely underground, despite a slight improvement in the situation since the fall of the Taliban.
- Afghan Believers. Their numbers are increasing, as are the resources available to help disciple them. They can never meet publicly and even their secret meetings must change times and locations to avoid detection. Pray for the protection of these precious believers and for the clarity and consistency of their witness.
- Afghans being reached by the Gospel. Most are devoutly Muslim, but many, uncomfortable with terrorist actions in Islam’s name are interested in discovering more about Jesus Christ. The long term presence of Christians working in aid, development and business, the return of former refugees who have encountered the gospel while abroad, the presence of Christian radio as well as dreams and visions of Jesus have all moved mountains. The greatest difficulty is that of identity - many cannot see how to be both Afghan and openly Christian, especially when no such recognition is offered within the wider Afghan society. Pray that the expression of faith will emerge that allows them to be truly Afghan while truly following Jesus.
- Safety and perseverance for believers. Pray that no attacks by the enemies of the gospel might discourage or destroy the church, but that in the crucible of suffering, the body of Christ might mature and flourish.
- Media is a strategic and indeed essential ministry. Pray that all appropriate methods of witness may be used in the most effective manner.
- Literature. Currently, appropriate discipleship courses and other training materials are being developed in the major languages of Afghanistan, in addition to many other types of evangelistic materials. These have been effective in reaching Afghans in exile and at home. Pray for those involved in producing, distributing, and studying these materials.
- Audio Resources. A set of forty-five scripture stories has been produced in Hazaragi, which can be an effective template for other languages. Several organizations have collaborated to make portable pre-recorded audio players - one evangelistic, one of the NT in Dari, and one for discipleship. Pray for their widespread distribution through the country.
- Radio is a strategic way to proclaim the gospel since the majority of Afghans still listen to shortwave radio. Pray for the provision and support for more Dari and Pashto-speaking Christians to prepare programs and answer mail. A handful of ministries have contributed to develop many materials for radio and other media. “The Church in the Home” and other programs have been especially helpful for national believers. Pray also for programming to commence in other languages.
- The need for the Scriptures. Afghanistan has about forty-three languages and only one Bible and one New Testament.
- Every year, Christians lose their life for their faith. Often, these cases go unreported, but the pain and trauma of those who are left behind are immense. Pray that God heals the families of martyrs and makes them strong so they can endure in these difficult times.
- Thank God for the many Afghans who listen to Christian radio stations or download Christian materials from the internet. Some are genuine (but isolated) believers, others are disappointed in Islam and want to know more about Jesus Christ.
Saturday, January 31, 2015
Pray Earnestly to the Lord of the Harvest
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Thursday marked the beginning of a new year. Most people have things they want to do different, change, or start in the the new year. I certainly am no exception. I have made several resolutions of things I want to do differently in ministry, my career and my walk with God. As you all know, this last year I became the benevolence committee chairman. That is something I believe to be an appointment from God. I've served God on several mission trips, and I believe He is calling me to be a missionary. My heart for missions was inspired when I was young, through a Voice if the Martyrs Conference. When I was fourteen I went on my first mission trip to Mexico and returned every year through high school. When I graduated high school, I spent a year in Mexico serving and living at an orphanage. At the end of of that year, my uncle asked me to go with him to Cameroon, in West Africa, on a mission trip. I am really excited about getting things going with the benevolence committee. I look forward to seeing this church grow as we reach out to the community and the world.
This committee was originally conceived to find ways to distribute money to the poor in Roswell, and ways to support evangelistic mission. It’s great to give money, but I think this committee can be a lot more. By growing the church, we reach out to the community, and then to the world. I believe we need to be reaching out to the community, sharing the gospel and the love of Christ. And then we extend that to the nations. I believe every disciple, every Christian has an obligation to share the gospel. Ever notice how Jesus’ first disciple was a fisherman. Luke 5:4-11 "And when he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” 5 And Simon answered, “Master, we toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets.” 6 And when they had done this, they enclosed a large number of fish, and their nets were breaking. 7 They signaled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink.8 But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord.” 9 For he and all who were with him were astonished at the catch of fish that they had taken, 10 and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men.” 11 And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed him". I think that every disciple from there on is called to be a “fisher of men”. Jesus sends his disciples to preach the gospel, sending them on evangelistic journeys twice during His ministry, and then, giving them the Great Commission after His resurrection.
Whereas I do believe every Christian is called to preach the gospel, I don’t believe every Christian is called to give up their lives and move to a foreign country to make disciples. We all need to live obediently where God has placed us. However, I do think everyone has a stake in the great commission. If God has not called us to go, we need to be supporting missions. Supporting missions can mean giving financially, or giving of your time in prayer. One of my resolutions for this new year is to pray more faithfully for the lost, particularly for the unreached and unengaged peoples of the world. And, today, I’d like to ask you to join me.
My heart is burdened to pray for the unreached because they make up about a quarter of the world’s population, about 1.7 billion people, and have little to no access to the gospel. I believe the salvation of the nations is pleasing to God. Revelation 7:9 “After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands”. There is great power in prayer. Matthew 7:7-8 "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened". Then in Matt 18:20 we see the importance of praying together. “Again I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” History is full of examples of people who were faithful to pray...and as a result, it changed the world. I think it's unacceptable that their are so many people who have little to no access to the gospel. Will you help me change this?
My desire is to pray as Jesus directed in Luke 10:2 - “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” In this new year, I’d like to pray for one unreached people group every month. The first week of each month, I'll tell you a bit about the prayer focus for that month. I'll give some facts about them, and some pointers in praying for them.
The first group is the Bania people. They number 27,931,000 in population and are spread out through five countries, in Pakistan speaking Sindhi, India and Nepal speaking Hindi, Bangladesh speaking Bengali, Sri Lanka speaking Gujarati.
Alternate names: Bania or Mahajan.
Religion: Hindu, Jain, Lingayat Cult.
Business, trade, jewellery-making and agriculture are the traditional occupations of the Vania. Floor painting and folk songs represent the Vania's art and culture. The naming of the newborn ritual is performed by a Jangam priest by putting a thread around the infant's neck.
The Vania are Hindu by religion. They are Vaishnavite and devotees of Shrinathji. A section of them are from the Jain community. The Vania maintain intercommunity linkages with the Brahman, Valand, Soni and other communities through trade and service. The Vania in the state of Maharashtra are mostly the followers of the Lingayat Cult.
Prayer Points
* For the salvation of the Vania people and that God may send several Christian workers among them and meet their spiritual and physical needs.
* Pray for developmental and literacy programs among the people.
I believe this church is an oasis in the desert. It is a church that won’t die. God is actively using this church and has has drawn people from all around. I believe, if we are faithful, it can be a light to the world. I'm really excited to see what God does with this church in the months and years to come.
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I hope you were encouraged by what you read. If you’d like to join us, check back after the first Sunday of each month. Although, as you can see, February will be a little different. I hope to post the notes for February in a few days. I know God hears the prayers of His people. I can’t wait to be joined with Christ in heaven and see people from every tribe, tongue, language, and nation, praising Him around His throne.
Friday, January 18, 2013
Dead Come Alive
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Blog Update
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Hi Everyone
I have been given the opportunity to go to
We will also be putting on a pastors’ conference in a location that allows many pastors serving in remote areas to attend. The conference will focus on teaching expository Bible preaching, theology, and spiritual leadership development. Finally we will travel to an orphanage about twenty-five miles west of Bamenda. My uncle and his family will be moving there in 2011 to minister. This orphanage was started several years ago by a sixty-seven year old retired school teacher from the United States. She is now in her mid-eighties and suffers from glaucoma and other physical problems. My uncle and his family are planning on assuming the responsibility of this ministry. They are also planning on using this ministry as a natural bridge to engage the Fulbe people that live nearby with the gospel.
God’s timing seems perfect; I will be soon finishing my year of internship at an orphanage in Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico. I will be able to use my experience to help my uncle with his assessment. I too will be seeking God’s will for my involvement in missions.
I covet your prayers for myself and the team going to
Please pray that we will effectively communicate Christ in all of our contacts.
Please pray for journey details to be worked out, especially with the necessary visas.
Please pray for that we will each raise the needed funds for the trip. I need to raise $2500.00.
Please pray that we will honor and glorify God by this trip.
Please jot me a note if you are going to be on my prayer support team. My email address is vivoconchristo@yahoo.com
If you are led to financially support me please put “Aaron Waite/Cameroon Mission Trip” on the memo line of your check and mail it to Covenant of Grace Bible Church, Po Box 2099, Edgewood, NM 87015.
I am grateful for your consideration of joining me in this venture. Please remember the monetary gifts are tax deductable. Thank you for taking the time to read this letter.
Running the race,
Aaron J. Waite