Here is a copy of the latest Seedtime and Harvest newsletter, with information about all areas of the ministry, as well as current contact information.
Seedtime and Harvest Ministries is about to complete 31 years on the missions field. Our area of focus is
David and Elizabeth Tolman, Camichin de Jauja, Nayarit (near
As we stand with the mountains and valleys of 2006 at our backs, we look forward to the challenges and opportunities that lie before us in 2007. We are enjoying greatly our new home near the
-Continuing to give regular classes in the
-Giving classes in the various churches connected with our Mexican churches. We anticipate spending time with Stephen in San Pedro, Coahuila, and also in the new church in
-Both of us are also expecting to return to
We are enjoying the changes that the past few months of 2006 have brought us. One of our granddaughters from
Philip, Lucy, Simri, and Vanessa Tolman - Camichin de Jauja, Nayarit
As we focus on our ministry in the year 2007, the first thing that we have decided is that
In our personal area of ministry in the state of Nayarit in central-western
-Plant churches in the most difficult areas where the national workers have not had the support to raise up works.
-Establish leaders and workers to occupy the areas of ministry that are needed in a local church to maintain a strong dynamic church.
-Mentor leaders as they step out into new areas of ministry
-Pastor local established churches to be able to reach out to the spiritual needs of the congregations.
-Teaching in the Bible school and giving intensive training to students that have an interest or calling to ministry.
-Teaching in the secondary school that lets us give adolescent children a strong secular and spiritual foundation.
-Help ministries that let us lend a hand to other ministries that do not have the human resources that we have to do special activities.
-Special activities such as camps, retreats, conferences and concerts that help strengthen the local church body.
Lastly, our focus is not on numbers. The Lord has not called us to an area where there is an abundant harvest at this time, but to an area where there is a great need. Our focus is on quality Christians who will finish strong and hear the Savior say: “Well done you good and faithful servant…”
God has greatly blessed our work in San Pedro in this past year and we are beginning to see the bountiful harvest he has in store here after so many years of sowing seed. The needs now are even greater than before, but God has always been faithful in providing. Our areas of ministry and outreach this year include:
-Running the El Calor soccer ministry, which in 6 years has reached over 1500 men, women, and children. Our 3rd division professional team is back in action after reaching the second round of playoffs last season.
-Managing rehab centers for men with substance abuse and social problems. Stephen and Marcela oversee two rehab facilities where there are almost 100 men currently in treatment. We also have plans to build a similar center for women.
-Providing breakfasts for children in the poorest part of the nearby city of
-Building up local churches by planting new congregations and training pastors. Within our own church we train our young people in music and tambourine ministry.
-Expanding our cell groups, a ministry that began only last year, but which has increased our church attendance by 200%. We have just reorganized the groups and are expecting great things again this year.
-Teaching at our English school where over 40 students are enrolled this year. They not only learn another language, but are also exposed to the gospel through the example of Christian teachers. We have started a children’s Bible school every weekday at the school as well.
-The “Brilla Jesus” (Shine Jesus) drama and evangelism team, which goes on tour several times a year. They are involved in street ministry and innovative evangelism.
-Continuing the prison ministry, run by our co-pastor, Jacob Contreras. Every week services are held at the facility to minister to the prisoners. After leaving prison, many men are funneled to the rehab centers before reintegrating into society.
Our goal is to present the gospel in unique ways in order to reach the greatest number of people in the least amount of time. God has blessed us with growth in the last year, but the work is not over yet. Please pray for this country and for the work that needs to be done so that everyone will know of the love, mercy, and grace of God.
Stephanie Kinzie, San Pedro, Coahuila
Stephanie is the granddaughter of David and
›As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease (Genesis
Contact Information: Seedtime and Harvest Ministries
Web Page: www.s-h-ministries.org General E-mails: office@s-h-ministries.org
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Seedtime and Harvest Ministries
(Canada)
Shiloh
P.O. Box 158
KOM 1NO
Contact Information: Ministry Centers
David and
APDO 21
Tepic,
Email: d_e_tolman@s-h-ministries.org
Blog: shmdetolman.blogspot.com
Philip and Lucy Tolman
APDO 351
63000
Email: philip@s-h-ministries.org
Blog: s-h-ministries.blogspot.com
San Pedro, Coahuila
27800 Mexico
Email: stephen.tolman@gmail.com
Blog: sanpedroshm2.blogspot.com
APDO 52
San Pedro, Coahuila
27800 Mexico
Email: sanpedroshm@gmail.com
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