Summer fun!

 "All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work." 

2 Timothy 3:16-17

The summer was fast and fun! For three weeks in July we had a daily program for the kids. "Walk through the word" We learned all about the story of the Bible and the kids memorized the books of the Bible in order. Many of the kids were new from the families that received food bags. We played games, sang songs, learned the story of the Bible, did crafts and memorized the books in order. It was a fun three weeks and the kids begged for more! It has been such a blessing to pour into their lives the past two years. I will miss them greatly. 

  

One Friday morning Karissa gathered several of the ladies from church to celebrate my upcoming wedding. It was a fun morning of games, words of advice, stories and yummy food. These ladies are very special to my heart and I am so thankful to have had them in my life these past 2 years. 

Other big news from these past few months is that Jorge has officially been accepted as a missionary with FIM!! After a week of distance learning and zoom calls we presented our future ministry to the board. (please let me know if you would like to see the video we made) It went really well and Jorge was accepted that afternoon. Praise the Lord!! Thank you for all your prayers. We are so excited to see what God has in store for us in the future, thank your for your partnership with us in HIS ministry. 

One note of discouragement is that Jorge's appointment for the visa was cancelled because of COVID. We are still praying and talking with the visa office. We are hopeful that in March he can get his interview and then be accepted for the US visa. Please be praying with us. 

It is September and that means it is wedding month!! Exciting times to say the least!! I am currently in Puerto Vallarta continuing with ministry until the 11th. Jorge is back in Tequisquiapan, Querétaro preparing our future home (God blessed us with a house to rent). We understand that several of you would love to join us in person for the big day but can't for several reasons. We will be transmitting the service live on facebook or youtube, more information to follow. 25 days and counting!! 

Thank you so much for all your prayers and support. God is so good and has blessed us so much with each and everyone of you! Praise His name! 

Blessings,

Alicia and Jorge 

awhitmore@fim.org or jramirez@fim.org

To give financially: www.fim.org/give/whitmore 

555 S 24th St

Allentown, PA 18104

God is good

"Truly God is good to Israel, 

to those who are pure in heart."

Psalm 73:1

God has been good in these times of Coronavirus and lockdown, the youth group remained faithful, even though the internet caused troubles, we always enjoyed being together on the group call. Now that things are opening back up we are able to have our small group meet in person. Several new youth are joining us as well. One of my disciples invited her friend too! God is good! 

God is good in the faithfulness  and lives of these young ladies. It is a joy to see each one of them grow in their walk with the Lord. At the end of April Karissa surprised us all by coming to spend her summer in Vallarta. We quickly put together a sleepover to spend more time with her. God is good and we are thankful for girl time! 

God is good in women's ministry too. This was our first group to start back up in person. So many ladies from the community who we met through the food bag distribution, are now coming faithfully to women's group weekly. We finished our study on the life of Gideon and have begun studying Esther. God is good! 

God is good and and we are faithful in caring for the building of the church. Everyone has been busy at work cleaning, painting, reorganizing and laying new flooring in the church. It is looking better everyday. We are eagerly waiting the day when we can worship all together again in person. This Sunday will be my first time every playing piano for the worship!! I'm nervous and excited. 

Prayer requests: 

• The continued spiritual growth of all the disciples
• Health for everyone as things start to open back up
• That we will be able to have church services soon
• Kids club starting July 6th and running through July 23. 
• Praise the Lord that many are returning to work and the need is lessening 
• Jorge's visa for the States. He has an interview the 14th of August. Praying God will provide and open doors. He would love to be able to travel to Iowa and meet all of you. 

Thank you so much for all your prayers! God has been so good in this strange time. We are encouraged and excited to see what He will continue to do in the future.

Blessings,

Alicia Whitmore

awhitmore@fim.org

Fellowship International Mission

555 S 24th St.

Allentown, PA 18104