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On top of everything, we are having major issues with Pay Pal.  Over a month ago, someone tried to hack into our account which cause Pay Pal to restrict the account  to protect it….We were still able to receive money up until a week ago when Pay Pal demanded proof of our US address (since it is a US account)…this is a little challenging for us since we live in Africa:)  

So please forgive us for this not working right now….and we honestly do not have the time and energy to sort it out till Gloria really bounces back!

Many people know have been asking how to help…We simply want everyone to pray!  We do need a miracle financially too since we do not have insurance….!

People can still give thru MIA- PO Box 970, Killen AL 35645 (remember to make ck’s to MIA with note in byline- Jean and Teisa

We are so grateful for your prayers, love and support!!!  God is great and His Glory is shinning brightly over us!!!

We wish we had better news, but Gloria had to be rushed to the hospital and admitted into Intensive Care. She constantly stopped breathing last night…but always responded to the name of Jesus and came back! She is quite a fighter!!! They have her on a full blown ventilator now and have sedated her since she hates all the tubes down her mouth. If possible, check our FB page for the latest news. We still do not know what is causing this sickness…We do know God has spoken Isaiah 60 over her life and that the enemy is out to destroy her. So please join us in proclaiming divine healing and wholeness over her precious body and destiny!

On June 16, MCV hosted a huge braai for local youth within our community (mostly from the backdoor church) to celebrate Youth Day.  We also celebrated the June birthdays of the MCV family and special guests.  This is always such a special time for our huge family.  The MCV kids put together a special talent show while the youth enjoyed some great soccer games.  We also welcomed a new missionary family from New Zealand, the Marquets!  Andrew and Ella (and one year old Elijiah) will be assisting the Sitholes and Nicoles during Teisa’s maternity rest.  We are so grateful for God’s amazing provision in food (what a feast!) and more family (the youth and Marquets)!

Check out pictures at http://mcvafrica.com/?p=407

Glory…it is 2 AM and I cannot sleep again:)  Great time for catching up the blog!!!

Since the beginning of the year, our ministry base has hosted 6 teams of visitors! In years past, we were lucky to host 2-3 teams a year. In the past six weeks, over 100+ people have blessed our big SA family with love, ministry, and eternal fruit. This has us reflecting on the great honor and privilege we have as a bridge to the Western Bride. Most missionaries view teams/visitors as ‘work.’ But Iris Ministries (our Africa covering) refuses to do this. Embracing this incredible calling to host visitors, we strive to weave our visitors into the amazing harvest going forth. And time after time, the visitors are forever changed. Forever wrecked for ‘normal life.’ Forever burned by the fire of God in Africa. Forever impacted by the face of Jesus in the children, pastors, and missionaries.
We have a guest book in our Visitor Center at Michaels Childrens Village. Recently, I was skimming some of the testimonies left by visitors. The presence of God overwhelmed me and I felt very strongly that we needed to share a few:
I came here thinking I would see a bunch of sad orphans without homes and parents but instead I found kids excited and happy with loving people all around them…. Justin Park, Virginia.
The amount of love that is in this place is crazy amazing! I’m so glad I was blessed to be a part of it! MCV will always be in my prayers, especially the house parents. Y’all are amazing and some of the most encouraging people I have ever met! Mark Wilson Baton Rouge, LA
The atmosphere here is Heavenly. There is honor, love and grace surrounding everyday. I’m privileged to be a part of everyday life here. Alicia Andrus Littleton, Co.
I came here from America expecting to help kids who where “less fortunate” than me but God showed me something completely different. The Lord portrayed his heart through them-like they were mothering/fathering me! My highlight is when one of the young girls put her hand on my shoulder and started to close her eyes and just started to move with the spirit! Christien Byun Centreville, VA
I see this place as the “promise land” and this through your hospitality, the love and the peace that flows through each one of you. I’ve been so impressed by the home visits, the feeding program, pre-school, chosen ones, computer lab and the bible school which is free of charge. You guys are a huge blessing to this community that’s why God will keep filling your cup to overflowing. Emmanuel Kiki Rep of Benin, Africa
Why do we share this? We believe that God is opening the portals of heaven for our visitors this year! Already we are seeing crazy miracles and healings as teams go forth on home visits within the community or serve at MCV. God has also blessed the ministry with two interns this year and we want more! Please prayerfully consider coming to SA and joining with our big family in this awesome Kingdom harvest! There is no better way to know how to pray/give than experiencing it for yourself (please contact us by email for more information)!