Remembering All He Did......

Jesus,
You freely suffered, shed your blood and died so that the debt for my sin and the sin of others was totally paid for. It was your free gift to us and then you rose from the grave to conquer death and give us HOPE for an eternity with you.

Thank you, Jesus
and
Praise you for everything.

Arlene

Answered Prayers.........

Ministry Partners and Friends,

Your prayers were answered.......

My trip to Southern Oregon went very well and the Lord's hand was with me as I traveled safely over snow covered roads.
It was a wonderful time meeting with those who will be going with me on the May/June trip.
How exciting to see God speak into the hearts of these brothers and sisters in Christ as they desire to serve others half way around the world, most being obedient in going on this, their first mission trip. These ambassadors for Christ are beginning a new adventure.
Visiting Malin Baptist Church is like being with family. Pastor Hagerty allowed me to have the entire morning service so I was able to share about how God called me to prison ministry in Rwanda, an interesting journey for sure.
I started one day sharing with a women's Bible Study and the rest of that day with a women's sewing group that makes quilts for other women with cancer. They took time out from quilting to make over 150 scarves for the poor women of Rwanda.
I drove home today with a thankful heart for God's goodness in giving me former friends and new friends who bless my life.
Thanks again for your support and prayers,
Arlene

Traveling Again....

Ministry Partners,

On Wednesday I will once again be traveling to the Klamath Basin in Southern Oregon. As I prepare to go I am working on a new Power Point Presentation that will help me share the story of how God directed my steps to doing ministry in the prisons of Rwanda.

Sharing the Gospel Message at Nsinda Prison.

As I look at the photos I am reminded of the kindness of the Rwandan Government as they approve for me to enter the prisons and of the gracious wardens , who do all they can to allow our ministry time to bring glory to the Savior.

While I am in the Klamath Falls area I will be speaking to:

• the team that will be accompanying me on the May26-June18 trip
• numerous groups
  
• A Women's Bible Study at Evangelical Free Church on Thursday, March 11
  
• Malin Baptist Church's Sunday Worship Service on March 14 at 11am............... remember to change your clocks Sat. night or you will miss the service.

I would appreciate your prayers for my travel and that I would have the anointing of the Holy Spirit and bring honor and praise to the Savior everywhere I have opportunity to share.

Arlene

Bibles are few and far between in Rwanda

Ministry Partners........

Since the 1994 Genocide the Government of Rwanda has stressed literacy throughout the country and although some of his fingers are gone, this old man clutches a Bible of his very own. It was donated by

Ministry Partners and distributed by IRM.

Can you imagine.....
it is the first book he will ever read !!!

Please consider contributing to the "Bibles for Rwanda Fund"
for the next IRM trip to Rwanda in May/June

Funds need to be payable to:

New Life Foursquare Church
2350 SE Territorial
Canby, Oregon
97013

subject line .... Rwanda Bibles

Thank you for any consideration.

Arlene

The First Valentine -- God's Gift to us.........

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16,17 NIV

Thank You Dear God for loving each one of us so much.

Arlene

We Begin Again.......

Ministry Partners,

I am so pleased to tell you that I have started working on plans for the next trip to Rwanda that will begin the last week of May. This trip will be somewhat different but especially exciting as it appears I will see God implement the program he gave me a vision for a number of years ago.
The prisons are communities themselves and many of the ministries needed in the village communities are also needed in the prisons. Ministries like Pastors Training, Womens Conferences, Childrens Ministry (up to age 5), Youth Ministry, Sports, Medical and the list goes on.........
A former Pastor and his wife have made a long term commitment to IRM and to the ministry IRM is doing in Rwanda. On this trip he will begin the teachings for the "Prison Pastors Training Pilot Program", a training program for pastors who are currently prisoners themselves. The prison pastors have asked for training and this is so very important when you know that only 1 to 2% of pastors in Rwanda have had the opportunity for any formal biblical training. Being grounded in the "Gospel" and the fundamentals of "Faith" will allow them to be more productive shepherds while in prison and outside, if and when they are released.
I would appreciate your prayers for this effort...that the Holy Spirit would give us wisdom concerning what teachings to cover in this "Pilot Program" and for the hearts of the pastors to be open and receptive to the content. Currently, the plan is to start this program in three of the prisons IRM has previously done ministry in.

Pastors at Rilima Prison
Alfred ~ Pastor Steven ~ Arlene
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Please continue to collect and donate scarves and ties. They are tangible gifts of God's love to the very poor and provide an opportunity to share the Gospel.
A scarf and gospel tract for village women
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Because the average Rwandan christian does not have a Bible of their own, receiving one brings smiles, tears, singing and dancing.......


Please consider purchasing a Bible and Discipleship Booklet Set for $8

IRM will begin taking our own team with this trip. If you are interested in partnering in ministry with us on future trips, please contact me at:

arlene.tatum@gmail.com
subject line.........Rwanda Ministry Trips

That none would be lost,


Arlene

Scam Alert......

Dear Ministry Partners,

It has come to my attention that some of you may have received an email supposedly from IRM --- it is a scam. The email address that is being used does not belong to me personally or to IRM. The email states that money for Bibles and continuing Prison Ministry is needed.
Please be aware that IRM has not and never will authorize anyone to solicit funds on our behalf for any reason. The funds we do solicit will always and only be made payable to the IRM ministry home church, which is......

New Life Foursquare Church
2350 SE Territorial
Canby, Oregon 97013

designated for.... IRM Rwanda Ministry

Donations must be sent only to the church directly or to me personally. Please no not send donations directly to Rwanda, Kenya, any other African country or any other U.S. address.

If you have any questions please contact me at:
arlene.tatum@gmail.com.
This address is my personal & legitimate IRM email address.

Sincerely,

Arlene Tatum
IRM
International Reconciliation Ministries
www.newlifeirm.org