THE TORCH URBAN MINISTRIES!

MARCH 2015

NEWSLETTER
Go Unto All the Nations!

Fear not, stand firm, and

see the salvation of the
LORD, which he will
work for you today!
!

-Exodus 14:13

When the people of God faced

certain death; between their
persecutors and the Red Sea, Moses
cried out Behold the salvation of
the Lord! As we go into
Guatemala we are faced with the
magnitude of the needs and how
only GOD can fulfill them.
Oh we of little faith, let us not
look at all the reasons it cannot be
done, but trust in Christ, when He
says, Do not fear, only believe.

Angelo Velis reports on Guatemala:

Six months ago, Conscience Internationals
founder Jim Jennings offered us an opportunity to
pursue a partnership in expanding our ministries
to Central America. The vision is vast and long
term! We were humbled, and prayerfully accepted
the call.
We began last fall in Guatemala. The Lord led
us to the poorest of the poor. A mountain region of
over a million people. Where average earnings are
between 1-3 dollars/day. Malnutrition for children
ranks #1 in the Western hemisphere and 4th in the
world!
Humble, simple loving people, affected by
corruption, bad policies, ignorance and a form of
religion that is devoid of transformational power.
Poverty, family disintegration, domestic violence
and hopelessness snare the nation.

Working alongside a faithful pastor, Santiago

Rosales, with 35 years as a humble servant, we
have set a vision to equip a network of Pastors, in
unity, love and fellowship. To in turn help equip
their churches with sound doctrine, teaching and
reformational living; to mature the saints for the
work of the church.
We are also working with local government
agencies with aspirations to come alongside these
churches in the hope of sharing responsibility in
renewed community development.
Everyone has received us with eager
anticipation and hope. There currently are no
American agencies working in this remote region,
and the people have been kind and generous with
their hospitality.

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THE TORCH URBAN MINISTRIES!

MARCH 2015

GUATEMALA UPDATE CONTINUED:

In February we held our first Pastors training

conference. Originally invites were sent to 12
pastors, we had 25 in attendance. After being
invited to preach in 6 different churches, we were
witness to the power of the spirit to grant much
conviction and repentance. God also provided
opportunities each day with civic leaders and the
general public for the preaching of the gospel.
The word is opening the ears of the people!
PRAISE REPORT ON HOW LOCAL MINISTRIES THRIVE IN ANSWER TO PRAYERS:

we have seen the average

attendance go from single digits
to over 30. Spiritual growth is
happening in the lives of these
people. They are hungry for the
TRUTH of the scriptures.

In January, we were asked to

speak at a local church for their
Discipleship 2015 kick off. Our
influence and encouragement
were instrumental in the
origination of this program more
The Rosario family continues than 4 years ago, and they now
to spearhead our presence in the have a steady increase every year
Early in 2014 we were
of people desiring to grow in
Baker & Glover neighborhood.
presented with the opportunity to As the weather begins to warm,
Christ and be discipled.
minister to the Spanish
more of our regular participants
Another door has opened and
congregation at Good News at
will again be joining us for
weve been invited to be
Noon, a local homeless ministry. weekly Bible Club and our teen
involved with a weekly college
We have been consistently
outreach called Wildfire. Wed
and young adults discipleship
preaching there twice a week for also like to thank our ferociously group.
over a year. In Gods faithfulness dedicated volunteers & partners!
WE NEED YOUR HELP, JOIN US!
PRAY for Guatemala: That the Lord will revive the souls of His people
PRAY for Local Outreach: That God would continue to break the hearts of our
community for the poor and the immigrant & move them to be eective laborers
in the harvest
PRAY for US: That we would continue to be faithful in lovingly proclaiming the
GOSPEL and obedient to walk in the good works He has already prepared
FUNDING: We have taken a step of faith and have committed to GO to Guatemala.
Angelo is currently spending half his time there & expects to get busier as the project
unfolds. You can directly affect the progress of the gospel and the expediency of
impacting the lives of hungry children. Pay Pal donations can be made on our website.
WE NEED YOU: Help us spread the need among your church and others. We welcome
Mission Teams to Guatemala that would like to help. (Please contact us.)
May God Richly Bless you,
Angelo Velis
velisangelo@gmail.com

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