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2017
ACTS 1:8
Jerry Hamlin
tells his story,
page 16
CFO IN 90 COUNTRIES
AND 40 STATES, page 22
PLUS
A DAY OF HOPE IN MARYLAND, p. 6
TESTIMONIES, p.12
THE CHALLENGE, p. 28
From Tammy ....
Dear CFO,
I have worked many farm shows in the past 12
years. I get excited every time I see your booth or
your bracelets at the show but have never taken
time to stop and thank your team. Today in Ra-
leigh, NC we had a crazy rain filled afternoon.
Running by I noticed they had an ice scrapper.
When I get home from this show at 10pm Fri-
day night I have reason to believe my car will be
covered and I have no gloves or scraper at the
airport. Funny I suddenly had time to stop. Your
team was awesome! Not only did they ask me
about Jesus, they sent me off with a great maga-
zine as well as materials and bracelets for the 13
kids back home in my youth group. I can’t thank
you all enough for bringing God’s word to these
events. I am excited to get home and share with
my kids as well! Thank you on behalf of the kids
from EPIC, Sabetha KS Wesleyan church. Be
sure and check us out on Facebook and enjoy the
Raleigh show. You guys are awesome! God Bless
all your hard work.
— in Raleigh, North Carolina.
CONTENTS
4 PHILLIPINES 24 NEW OUTREACHES & FAIRS
High in the mountains 25 COUNTLESS LIVES REACHED
6 MARYLAND More supplies provided than ever before
Day of Hope 28 HE IS WITH US
8 VENEZUELA In Jesus, we are never alone
ON THE COVER
God even uses wristbands 29 CFO LUNCHEON Every tribe, people, and nation
9 ALBANIA Keynote speaker: Chuck Hobber The back story to the front cover
picture is a unique one. People of all
235 hearts for His glory 30 GO WHERE YOU’RE FED nationalities are being reached with
11 NEW ZEALAND Spiritual nourishment the message of the gospel through
the colors in 90 Countries and 40
It is worth it 31 CFO SUMMER PICNIC U.S. States. CFO friend and volunteer
12 TESTIMONIES 32 SALVATION DECISIONS Mary, a student at Maryland Bible
College, gathered classmates from
Real stories of lives changed forever
33 SHARING all backgrounds and recreated the
16 CUBA AND AFRICA picture for our cover. The original
A salvation decision every 3.75 minutes 34 BEAD STRINGERS picture, submitted by some of our
A vital ministry Zomi volunteers, is above. Everyone
18 PUERTO RICO is working together, sharing the
Touching lives with the beads 35 THANK YOU message through the colors, and
bridging language barriers and
19 MICHIGAN cultural differences… leading every
Camp Machawana tribe, people, and nation to Jesus!
20 EUROCON OFFICE EDITOR DESIGNER
1,500 people from 40 countries 443.508.4338 Heidi Lippy Sprinkle Meghan Carpenter
P.O. Box 136
22 ALL AROUND THE GLOBE Hampstead, MD 21074 CONTRIBUTING WRITER PRINTING
God is using CFO’s ministry to change lives in Mary Lee Lippy D’Anna Printing &
WEB CONTACTS Promotionals, Inc
90 countries and 40 states christianfarmers.com
cfoutreachinc@aol.com
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
This is Christian Farmers Outreach’s can be, we will never be alone in Jesus.
30th year. In the very first year when this When we die we will live forever with
all began, the Lord gave CFO direction Him! This the good news we must share
through a bible verse in the book of to the world.
Jeremiah that became the established
theme verse for this one on one minis- SANDRA
try from day one. “Call unto me, and I Sandra – at the end of a recent show,
will answer thee, and show thee great the CFO booth was being packed up
and mighty things, which thou know- and closed for the night. Sandra felt a
est not.”, Jeremiah 33:3. Simply by plac- tugging in her heart to go in the CFO
ing our faith in and stepping out on that booth but wasn’t sure why. Obviously
word of promise back then, God surely this was the working of the Holy Spirit
has exceeded fulfilling His part in this P R E S I D E N T, C F O calling her in. At the last minute, San-
W. Wilson Lippy
ministry. We are remaining true. One dra finally got the courage to enter the
of the ways God showed us great and booth. She said, “I want to get saved.”
mighty things we didn’t know until we called on Him is, The volunteer there dropped everything they were doing and
He led us to an easy and effective way to share the message immediately shared the
of salvation to the world. That is when God introduced us message of the colors.
to the colors. From that point on, what started out reach- Sandra right away prayed
ing to just one soul has now grown to reaching not just out loud with enthusi-
hundreds, nor thousands, but millions of souls! asm the invitation prayer
God has shown throughout history in the bible to our on the back of the CFO
modern times, He will use anyone at any age who is willing tract. She then wanted a
and calls on Him. We have seen this very thing happen bible, and there was so
in CFO – we took on five new countries this year. God is much joy beaming from
using the young and elderly sharing the colors NOW IN her face. As she was given
90 countries worldwide. Even in the most impossible of a new bible, she openly
places people are getting saved. One may ask “How is this explained, “Something
possible? How is this even happening?” As extreme as it inside kept telling me
sounds it is simply the people you will read about in this I must go in this very
magazine – such as Jerry Hamlin, Judy North, and Patrick booth and that I needed
McCarthy – who God has used among many to travel all to get saved, and I am so
over the world with one simple tool God provided though glad you guys are here
CFO. These volunteers return each year with others pre- sharing who Jesus is! I am now saved!”
senting astounding results. Even those who are local and “This is exactly why we often say, “We must continue to be
are only able to share in their town or community return there, even if it’s only one just like Sandra’s testimony and still
each year with countless praise reports of their loved ones God is empowering those in CFO to reach millions around the
and the lost who receive Jesus as savior and Lord just by world through the colors, one valuable soul at a time!
sharing the message of the colors.
No matter how big or small CFO’s ministry is, we will
always continue remaining to be a one on one ministry
because God is a one on one God. Through Jesus we can
each have a one on one relationship with Him. The joy,
CONTACT US
hope, and love it brings to the heart within produces life Contact us by email at cfoutreachinc@aol.com
when we have a one on one relationship in Jesus. The ex- or by phone at 443-508-4338.
citement in knowing no matter how good or bad this life
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PHILIPPINES
HIGH in the MOUNTAINS By Pastor Drew
High up in the Maylaybalay, Once their training session is com- or, several in Dumaguete, pastored
Philippine mountains- a tribe of plete, they return to the mountains by Dario, 100 churches in Cebu pas-
about 50,000 residents, men and with the CFO supplies, reaching out tored by Zeph, and 37 churches in
women, are being reached with the to all in the villages around them Maylaybalay pastored by Benji. Pas-
message of salvation using the CFO with the message of the cross. They tor Drew visits them to distribute
colors! lead others to Christ and to teach the CFO witnessing supplies along
Each year Pastor Drew contacts how to share Christ! with many other resources provided
CFO for witnessing supplies to pro- There are ten churches in Siqui- by others. The kingdom of Heaven
vide evangelistic tools to Bible Col-
leges and churches to train those
who desire to share the message of
the gospel with as many as they can
in their country. Because of every-
one’s efforts, so many are receiving
Jesus and getting saved!
Men and women travel all the
way down from the mountains to as-
semble together at the Mountain Bi-
ble college to be trained in the Word
of God and to be taught how to share
the easy and effective message of sal-
vation through the CFO wristbands,
beaded bracelets, and gospel tracts.
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PHILIPPINES
“IT’S NOT ME BUT YOU WHO SEND ME. YOUR PRAYERS AND GOD.” attacks took place.
Tragically, in November of 2015,
is truly growing each passing year going to a church where the resis- the past revisited. One of Benji’s pas-
against all oppositions. tance broke in. His pastor was be- tors was killed and the one they sent to
These Pastors established grow- headed and all of the members were take his place narrowly escaped with
ing churches through very rough killed with the exception of the pas- his life. The commitment of many
times and the Mountain Bible Col- tor’s wife who had left to feed her there to the great commission in Mark
lege has been an ongoing mission baby. As Benji became of age, he did 16:15 is solid. This has been proven in
for many years for many different his all to resist the call God placed on history since the great resistance in the
reasons. Back in the 1980s there was his life to be a Pastor but later surren- 1980s that took place in the same area
a resistance that took place in this dered his will over to God and now in the Philippines where Pastor Drew
same area. Pastor Benji’s father was leads 37 Churches there where the visits faithfully each year.
It is vital that Christian Farm-
ers Outreach continue to be there to
provide the materials that lead the
lost to Jesus for these very reasons.
May we all stand in Christ with Pas-
tor Drew as he has said, “It is not me
but you who send me. Your prayers
and God.”
INTERESTED IN DONATING?
Join us in reaching others
for Christ by donating
to CFO online:
christianfarmers.com.
CHRISTIANFARMERS.COM CHRISTIAN FARMERS OUTREACH 2017 5
BALTIMORE
DAY of HOPE
s Awesome children and adults who were so excited to hear the message of the colors s A lady who already had Jesus in her
at the CFO booth. They all invited Jesus into their heart! heart stopped in just to get a bracelet and
learn how we share the message. She
loved it!
85 More Lives Receive Food
for the BODY and SOUL By Mary Lee Lippy
Another inspiring and successful event, CFO had the privilege to attend The Day of Hope in Baltimore, Maryland.
This is our second year sharing the message plan of salvation through the colors. This event has been offering free re-
sources funded by charities and government programs for low income locals in the community for 17 years and counting.
Hundreds of those who walked in jobless, homeless, and lacking in basic provisions, walked out with their hands full, both
physically and spiritually. A Power52 tent was there to offer 500 job openings, while on the opposite side of the grounds,
the housing tent gave many who were homeless a place to go home to. As groceries and back to school supplies were
distributed and haircuts and free lunches by Mercy Chef were provided, a youth marching band performance took place.
Many stopped in the CFO booth to hear about how much Jesus loves them. This year 85 more people received Jesus and
got saved. They left with provisions for their body and soul. CFO volunteer Mike, Bishop Loir, and Andrea Loir worked in
the CFO booth with Wilson, Mary Lee, and Mary Lee’s son Joseph, all sharing the message of the colors.
s Christian Rap Artist, Lil’ Key up on stage s Chris volunteered at the Day of Hope s Mary Lee, another CFO volunteer
ministering to everyone who attended the Prayer tent across the field. He came over to worked in the CFO booth sharing with
Day of Hope. On stage at his side is Lt. hear how we share the plan of salvation and others the message of the colors. Parents
Col. Russel of the Baltimore Police Depart- loved it so much he asked for 100 bracelets would bring their children to her excited for
ment who runs this event. The is the 17th and 100 tracts to take and use to share the their sons and daughters to receive Jesus
Annual Day of Hope. message of the colors with others. into their heart.
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s Bishop Loir praying with those in need s All ages took the time to sign up to be
who stopped in the CFO tent. contacted to join a church in their com-
munity and get baptized.
s A dad and his two sons stopped in
wanting to hear the message. They all
received Jesus into their hearts and were
excited to get their picture taken after-
wards!
s The young boy in the grey t-shirt shocked us all. Earlier that day he and some of his
friends ran in to our booth just wanting the bracelets because it looked cool. One of the
volunteers ran out after him to circle him back in to share the meaning behind the col-
ors. He was politely listening but wanted to go play. He took off but something amazing
happened hours later that afternoon. Not only did he return but he brought his younger
friend with him. He came back and said he wanted to have Jesus as his friend too.
Both he and his friend listened to the message of the colors and asked Jesus into their s Last year was CFO’s first time at the
hearts! As the picture was being taken, he was still in deep thought about the awesome Day of Hope and this lady stopped by
decision he made. our 2015 booth and left having received
Jesus. She was a life torn apart. She went
out of her way to stop in this year to share
all that God has done in her life since
last year. With tears of gratitude rolling
down her face she praised Jesus for each
miracle that took place in her life.
t This is Maxine. She was there at
the Day of Hope last year. She wanted
to let us know she has never taken off
the wristband we gave her and that she
shares the message of what the colors
mean with everyone. She was a volunteer
there in one of the other tents.
INTERESTED IN DONATING?
Join us in reaching others
s Joseph, sharing the colors, using the
CFO tract, with a young man who received
for Christ by donating
Jesus into his heart afterwards. to CFO online:
christianfarmers.com.
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VENEZUELA
GOD is using WRISTBANDS
in Caracas, Venezuela
By Adam Nathanson
February, 2016 ion. Children, youth and adults are sharing and giving so we can do the
Our church, The Community attracted to what the colors mean missions work in Venezuela!
church of Grace, was invited to par- and how the Gospel is revealed to the
ticipate in an opening ceremony for a listening ear. God bless you!
sports tournament in La Vega, a ghet- Thank you Christian Farmers for Adam
to area on the west side of the city.
GOD opened a window of op-
portunity for us to speak into the
lives of 150 kids and over 100 parents
at this event. They all marched in and
sat before the platform. Leaders and
coaches spoke to the kids and then
they gave us the microphone to share
words of peace and encouragement.
God allowed for us to share with
the kids, while our team from the
church evangelized the parents in the
bleachers. It was an incredible time
of ministry!
We are so blessed to use this
wristband as a tool to share the Gos- Crowds that gathered at the stadium to hear Pastor Adam share the message of the
pel in such a simple and clear fash- CFO colors
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ALBANIA
“235 HEARTS for His Glory
HAVING THEIR NAMES WRITTEN
in the Lamb’s Book of Life!”
By Patrick McCarthy
Each year our dear brother in he has such a deep compassion for the they received. Through the personal
Christ, Patrick McCarthy, stops by lost and devotes his life to connecting testimonies shared, the evidence of
the CFO office to pick up tracts and them to Jesus wherever he goes. Just a genuine transformation that took
bracelets to take with him on his mis- last year Patrick and his team went place within themselves was undeni-
sion trips around the world. It is an to the heart of Israel (pg. 14 -15 2016 able – Jesus truly is alive in them!
honor to team up with Patrick because CFO magazine) returning with in- By Patrick, and the medical team
credible news of many Jews, Muslims, with him, meeting the people’s needs
and other Israelis receiving Jesus into and following James 2:15-17, God was
their heart! able to successfully open many doors
This year Patrick took the CFO into the hearts of the people. “If a
witnessing supplies to Albania only to brother or sister is naked and desti-
return with even more amazing news tute of daily food, and one of you says
that countless Muslims gave their to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed
heart and lives to the Lord Jesus Christ and filled,” but you do not give them
and were serious about the salvation Continued on Page 10
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ALBANIA
Continued from Page 9
the things which are needed for the
body, what does it profit?” He ex-
plained, “We provided for physical
needs and saw amazing things hap-
pen spiritually.” And this was proven
to open doors when the team met up
with a humble pastor and his wife
who have been living in an impov-
erished village for three to four years
where the people are very private. It
made it very difficult for the pastor
and his wife to reach out to them with
the love and life-giving hope of Jesus.
But, with the help of the medical team
and the two day clinic, the pastor
and his wife were able to meet many
neighbors. These neighbors became
new believers because they heard the he heard the gospel his eyes filled with Quran. After Greg gets done shar-
gospel of Jesus through the clinic. tears. He knew that the spiritual needs ing he asks the man if he would like
The campaign made it possible to of his people were being met as well. to commit his life to God.” They both
give glasses, eye exams, heart check- But more importantly he knew that he end up praying and at the end of the
ups, and heart medicine. Each indi- had to make a personal commitment prayer the man says, “Amen Thank
vidual going through the clinic was to Jesus Christ and he did! With tears you to Jesus Christ.”
treated medically for physical needs streaming down his face he accepted
then treated spiritual for spiritual Christ as his Savior. We connected I NEED THIS
needs. Even more miracles unraveled him to the pastor of this local church The bus driver wanted us to
as the tour continued. right away. He had a hard time read- share the gospel with his wife. When
ing without glasses so we were able to we got there we shared with her and
THE MAYOR OF THE ROMA bless him with a pair at our clinic. the father. After an hour they had to
COMMUNITY! The miracles didn’t stop there, it leave but made a time after lunch to
Word traveled fast in that area and just kept multiplying each passing day talk again. This next visit, the brother
reached the Mayor of the Roma Com- as even the team with Patrick shared was there to hear as well. When they
munity! He had heard the gospel and the message of the colors to children got to the invitation the wife said she
was very thankful that we had come to and they openly received Jesus into wasn’t sure if she wanted to, and the
his village. He heard about the medi- their hearts and carry the joy knowing brother said he understood but need-
cal mission and he had come to see. As the love of the Father is within them! ed more time to decide. The father
And just as stands up and loudly said, “I’m go-
powerful - Nominal ing to pray this, not because you are
Muslim to Christ here or because you want me to, but
Patrick shared, “We because I need this!” Then he grabbed
have lead nominal ahold of Justin and hugged him. He
Muslims to Christ. gave hugs of appreciation and joy to
In fact, Greg work- the whole team!
ing with Patrick was Tom was sharing with some
talking to a Muslim men at the front gate. After shar-
man and his wife. ing, another man passing by stopped
This man faithfully and took great interest in hearing
reads both Bible and what they were praying. He asked
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“Thankful for each one of you who made this possible!! God
bless you for your giving, your prayers, and your eternal
commitment to the great commission. Following in the
footsteps of Christ and doing kingdom work is eternally
rewarding!” God bless you all!
- Patrick, Proverbs 3:5-6
to hear what this was about. At the In closing Patrick reminds us all, of the unsaved hurting in Albania.
end he said, “Wow! I wish my father “We as believers are tremendously Now they know God personally and
would have heard this!!! He died last blessed to personally know God, to will be with Him in Heaven when he
week!” It may have been too late for read our Bibles, and to commit so calls them home.”
his father but it wasn’t too late for much of its teaching and verses to “God provided all this to help us
him! This man knew the relevance of memory. It was such a blessing to read reach 235 hearts for His glory hav-
what Jesus has done for him and he verses of hope and encouragement, ing their names written in the Lamb’s
put his faith in Christ at that moment. salvation and eternal life into the lives Book of Life!!!”
NEW ZEALAND
But ye shall receive power,
after that the Holy Ghost is
come upon you: and ye shall
be witnesses unto me both in
Jerusalem, and in all Judaea,
and in Samaria, and unto the
uttermost part of the earth.
Acts 1:8
By Pat Orsie
We left on Friday, August 12th cloud), New Zealand. We traveled in a ganui Porirua, and Wellington.
and returned Tuesday, August 30th, It 12 passenger van and were always on I personally felt from the time we
was one for the books. the move. We traveled light and kept landed in Auckland that I was let out
Through the love, prayers and our heads down. We were able to visit of a cage and was giving totally liberty
support of Greater Grace World and minister on the streets of 25 to 30 and Grace to take authority over the
Outreach and Christian Farmers small towns and cities, praying and whole north island. We preached and
Outreach we were honored to take targeting specific areas. The whole trip played music everywhere we went, it
a team of nine people and bring the was a 100% miracle of Grace. Some of seems that the art of music was our
fire of forgiveness through the glori- the towns and cities were Auckland, greatest entrance into people’s hearts.
ous gospel message to the shores of Tauranga, Hamilton, Rotorua Lake, Our main tools for evangelism
Aotearoa (the land of the long white Taupo-Masterton, Upper Hutt, Wan- Continued on page 26
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DANIEL Daniel (far left) received Christ
earlier in the day. Unable to keep it to
himself, he had to bring back two friends,
T.J., and Hunter, who also received Christ
as savior! PRAISE JESUS!!
“WHERE IS JESUS NOW?”
THEY SMILED BRILLIANTLY AND
INSTANT EVANGELISTS! (3+4=7!) Darby, Montana, and Jacob (bottom three in
pic) all received Jesus around 10 A.M. They were so touched by the message that, two
SAID, “JESUS IS IN MY HEART!” and a half hours later, they brought back four friends – Eli, Curtis, Jodie, and Lucas – who
wanted the savior and joined the party too!!! GLORY TO HIS NAME!!
FRUIT READY FOR THE PICKIN! All six (Cheyenne, McKayla, Brianna, Caroline, Nick,
and Stephanie) were initially unsure of their eternal destination. However, they knew ex-
actly what they needed to do.....’We need to receive Jesus!’ They did! After prayer, look MARYLAND STATE FAIR Saturday
at what they told me: “HE FORGAVE US.” “HE SAVED US.” “THANK YOU!.....THANK YOU!.... night at closing Mother and Daughter
THANK YOU!” “THIS MADE OUR DAY!’ both named Charlotte stopped at the CFO
booth. They wanted a walking stick. They
were asked by a volunteer if he could
share with them the message. Half way
through it was realized they knew nothing
DILLON about salvation, they never even thought
Dillon was initially 50% sure of heaven. of it. They explained they had been
After hearing our message, tears filled faithful church goers all their lives. After
his eyes as the truth penetrated his the explanation from the tract, they were
heart. After becoming 100% sure, here excited to pray the invitation prayer and
is what he told me: signed the tract. They loved the beginning
again book and a new believers bible that
“Three weeks ago the Lord found me at was also given freely to them and even
rock-bottom, with a gun in my mouth. He more so they deeply appreciated the time
saved me that day. Today, after talking the volunteer took answering their ques-
with you, I now believe, not 100%, but tions to their new found relationship with
110%! A load just came off my back. He Jesus. They were so thrilled about the
just gave me a new start and my heart decision they made receiving Jesus, when
feels free and I am forever grateful!” they were asked, “Where is Jesus now?”
They smiled brilliantly and said, “Jesus is
in my heart!”
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AUGUSTA CO. FAIR
TOUCHED BY THE KING! Leeland and his wife Stephanie sat down to hear the
gospel with her parents Phil and Kim and their two grandchildren. No one was sure
of heaven, and no one knew how they could become sure, but everyone really wanted to
know! They really understood their position of sinners before God and you could see the
conviction come as we talked about the penalty of sin. Relief and joy came into each
face (especially Phil), as they understood that Christ had borne that penalty for them.
Each wanted to receive Jesus, as Phil removed his hat, and everyone prayed, invited
Jesus to be king of their lives. Phil had to remove his glasses to wipe the tears from his
eyes. WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR!!
ALL SMILES AT THE FARM SHOW
Jessica and Justin were just ‘plain ready’! UNSURE OF HEAVEN Michael,
They heard, they understood, and they re- Marquese, and Curtis were all unsure
ceived! Thank you Holy Spirit! “Our hearts of heaven. After hearing the message,
are now satisfied and we feel better! He and receiving Christ into their hearts and
just saved us!” lives, here is what they told us: Michael:
“He came into my heart.” Marquese and
Curtis: “He saved us.”
I KNOW JESUS WILL MAKE MY LIFE BETTER-MD STATE FAIR
- MOM AND SON Shanika came in sharing how life has been a difficult struggle. She
received Jesus into her heart and then shared her heart and said, “I received Jesus into my
heart because with Him I know my life will get better.”
BRING THE LITTLE ONES TO ME! This is little Kendra at the Waynesboro Extravaganza
on July 9th. We had eight workers that day, one of which was Joe Mish. Three workers were
training for a few hours. We saw 130 souls come to Christ that day. After leading Kendra to
Christ, I asked her:
Mike: “What did Jesus just do for you?”
Kendra: “He told me that I am going to Heaven
one day.”
Mike: “Wonderful. Where is he living?”
Kendra: “In my heart.”
WE NEED
YOUR TESTIMONY
Mike: “When did He come into your heart?”
E-mail, Snail Mail
Kendra: “Just now.”
or Pony Express...
Mike: “How does that make your heart feel?”
Any way you can
Kendra: “Happy.” get it to us!
HIP, HIP, HOORAY!!!
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132 RECEIVE JESUS AT
THE MARYLAND STATE FAIR
100% SURE OF HEAVEN
Chloe and Molly with their parents came into the both to my sharing station. I
shared the gospel message with them using the five colors. When I asked them if
they were 100% sure of heaven when they died, they admitted that they were not
sure. When I asked them if they would like to be sure of heaven, they said that
they would like to be sure. I explained to them that they could be sure by admitting
before God that they were sinners and receiving the payment of Jesus Christ in
blood into their hearts and lives. They then prayed the prayer of faith. When they
had finished, I asked them where Jesus was. They both said “in my heart.” I gave
them follow-up scriptures (esp. John 6:47 and 1 John 5:13) then gave them follow-
ANOTHER STORY FROM AUGUSTA CO.
”THIS IS AMAZING!!! I AM NEVER TAKING
ups to read for spiritual growth and warned them that Satan would try to redi-
THIS OFF!!” What a joy to hear this re-
rect their focus to their own “good works” to make them less than 100% sure of
sponse from Chris, after he, Taylor, and
salvation, but that they should always trust Christ’s blood shed on Calvary’s cross
Richard received Christ as their savior. In
for their salvation because never changes in its power or effectiveness. Finally, I
fact, listen to each testimony after
had them confess their salvation back to me before they left with their bracelets.
receiving Christ:
Praise God for His great mercy and love through His Son’s death and resurrection!
TAYLOR: “He just came into my heart. It is
tingling.”
CALLING ALL CFO VOLUNTEERS RICHARD: “He just touched my heart and
saved me.”
Please e-mail us your pictures and testimonies of sharing the
gospel using the colors. You might be in a featured story CHRIS: “He just gave me eternal life and I
am blessed.”
on our Facebook page or the 2018 CFO Magazine.
SEALED BY THE SPIRIT! I met Jesse
at the food pantry in Staunton two years
ago. She and her sister and mother were
uncertain of their salvation, but after pre-
senting them with the Gospel, all three
made a commitment to receive Christ.
I briefly saw Jesse a year ago at the Au-
gusta County Fair. She indicated she had PASTOR’S FAMILY RECEIVES
maintained her interest and dedication to CHRIST! Julio (pastor), and family (Clau-
Christ. This year, I saw Jesse again at the dia, Jesus, Esther, Michael, Sonia, and Abi-
fair. Her commitment was stronger in that gail) were all very eager to sit down and
she was involved in her church, she’s read- hear the message of the five colors on
ing her Bible and studying with others and the bracelet. Julio was the only one who
on her own. Jesse gives every indication could not understand English, the rest
that she is “growing in Christ”. were good to go! Surprisingly, after ev-
eryone let us know that Julio was their
Often we don’t get to see the “fruits” so
pastor, no one in this family was sure
this testimony came with great joy; see-
of heaven....30%....50%...20%...etc.. All
ing one of God’s own ushered into the
heard. All understood. All were very eager
Kingdom and two years later, marveling
to accept Christ into their hearts as Lord
at her growth in Christ. When I prayed
and Savior! What a humble heart pas-
the God would seal her commitment, god
tor displayed as he allowed us to share
surely wants to use this young girl for
with his entire family, and lead them all to
the furtherance of HIS Kingdom. Glory to
Jesus! ALL GLORY TO JESUS!
God!!
14 CHRISTIAN FARMERS OUTREACH 2017 CHRISTIANFARMERS.COMAG PROGRESS DAYS
PRINCE OF
AG PROGRESS DAYS
Jeffery who was crowned Prince
of Ag Progress Days came in the
booth with his Granddad. Grand-
dad was already saved and knew
Jesus but Jeff wasn’t but wanted
to know how to get saved. He im-
mediately opened his heart to the
message of the colors and prayed
the invitation prayer on back of the CASSIE 2ND RUNNER UP, EMILY 1ST RUNNER UP AND RACHEL 2016
CFO tract to receive Jesus as sav- CLEAR FIELD COUNTY FAIR QUEEN
ior and Lord!
Rachel, Cassie, and Emily just stopped in the CFO to share how they loved us being there
and they testified on how they too are saved and born again in Jesus. It was such a
blessing to receive support of others there at the fair.
REBECCA Rebecca persuaded her
Grandfather Earl to go with her into the
CFO booth. She wanted her grandfather
to know about salvation and having a
relationship with Jesus. Earl for a while
resisted because he was hurting deeply.
His wife died about 5 years ago and really NOAH Noah came into our booth. He ESPAÑOL FAMILIA They are a family
missed her. Finally, he gave in and sat explained he has read the bible every who speak Spanish and friends who work
down and listened to the message that night for many years but never knew the together. All 6 of them even made a
brought him much comfort and peace redeeming message of salvation until that decision to receive Jesus and got saved
that he prayed and invited Jesus into moment when the colors were explained together at the same time that day.
his heart. His granddaughter was so to him. He received Jesus into his heart
delighted, there was a celebration. with joy and relief.
ENTIRE FAMILY FROM PA! (SEVEN IN HEAVEN!)
Two young brothers, Nile and Hubert, sat down to hear the message.
Both were unsure of heaven, and became sure as they accepted
Christ into their hearts and lives. Just as I was finishing, the rest of
the family showed up! Mom (Gwen), and daughter (Omni) stood out
front as cousin (Melissa), little brother Michael and big brother Madi-
son sat down to hear the message. These three also were unsure of
heaven. As I began to share, the Holy Spirit grabbed Gwen and Omni
and they sat down to listen too! All five heard the message and ac-
cepted Christ as their savior!
CHRISTIANFARMERS.COM CHRISTIAN FARMERS OUTREACH 2017 15AFRICA
ONE SOUL DECISION
Every 3.75 Minutes
By Jerry Hamlin
Jerry Hamlin shared a report
from Pastor Paul to let us know what
has been happening in Africa and
Cuba. Pastor Paul said, “God is cer-
tainly at work there. Reaching Souls
International now has 1,918 national
missionaries in Cuba and nine coun-
tries in Africa. So far in 2016 they
have reported 2,225,798 salvations!
That includes Burundi, Kenya, Mala-
wi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zam-
bia, and Zimbabwe combined! Praise
the Lord for the work of the Holy
Spirit. The rawhides, wristbands, and
tracts furnished by CFO have been
a huge part these results. The people
in all of these countries love the CFO
witnessing supplies and are diligent in
using them to reach souls. Thank you aries. Many of the missionaries have a LDI in Kitale, Kenya this month to
for providing the CFO evangelism been trained to use the CFO provid- train 300 additional pastors and their
tools.” ed rawhides, wristbands, and tracts wives. Evangelism training is part of
Jerry also added, “The RSI has during Leadership Development In- the curriculum and CFO materials will
1,200 sponsored National Mission- stitutes in these countries. There is be provided to them.”
16 CHRISTIAN FARMERS OUTREACH 2017 CHRISTIANFARMERS.COMCUBA
THEY BEGAN EACH SERVICE WITH A HOLY SHOUT, “CUBA PARA so far in 2016 are: 107,029 Salvation
CHRISTO” (CUBA FOR CHRIST). Decisions, 3,602 Baptisms, and 1,173
New House Churches!
Cuba participating in the training. We These results were reported by
also began and ended each day with the 200 National Missionaries that
a worship service. I taught classes in Reaching Souls International has ap-
Evangelism and Discipleship. I pre- pointed there. Most of them have at-
sented each class member an evan- tended training to use the CFO raw-
gecube, rawhide, bracelet, and tracts hides, rubber bracelets, and tracts.
for witnessing. They loved all of them We have provided them over 5,000 of
as you can see in the pictures. It was these CFO items to use in their evan-
a moving experience to witness how gelism efforts.
enthusiastic the Cubans are to share
Christ with everyone on the island. To God be the Glory!
Our Team of ten men had a won- They began each service with a holy
derful mission trip to Cuba Novem- shout, “Cuba para Christo” (Cuba
ber 1-8. We were at Camp Canaan for Christ). There is another Team
again in Santa Clara located in the returning to Cuba in early February
middle of the island. It is a beautiful to train additional Cubans and equip
site for the camp where we conducted them with evangelism tools to help
five days of church leader training them reach their goal.
that Reaching Souls International The revival continues in Cuba.
calls a Leadership Development Insti- The Christians there are dedicated
tute. We had 238 people from all over to “Win Cuba to Christ.” The results
SINGAPORE, MYANMAR, AND INDIA
Christ both here in the USA as well
as on mission’s trip to Singapore and
Myanmar!
An accident that turned out to be
a blessing. Here at the office of CFO
we got the Urdu tracts mixed up with
the Zomi tract and had sent Jerry the
wrong order.... Or so we thought! Jerry
told us not to worry about those Urdu
tracts we sent to him by error - Jerry
We trained over 100 Zomi Pas- said those tracts will go into good use.
tors and leaders at the National Con- Eventually CFO got the Zomi tracts
vention of Zomi Churches in Nash- to him in due time but in the mean-
ville last week and distributed the time many Indians were reached with
last box of tracts among them to take the CFO gospel tract and bracelets!
home to their churches to train their To God be the glory! He even uses
people and do evangelism outreaches. our mistakes and turns them into
The reports that they gave from the blessings! from India using the items that you
churches already using the CFO Zomi sent me. They were so excited to receive
tracts, wristbands, and rawhides that Jerry wrote back to us recently via email- them and started telling people about
many Zomi people are accepting Dear CFO, Here are some pictures Jesus the next day.
CHRISTIANFARMERS.COM CHRISTIAN FARMERS OUTREACH 2017 17PUERTO RICO
TOUCHING LIVES in Puerto Rico
WITH THE BEADS By Kevin Cooper
Thank you Christian Farmers
Outreach for supplying us with gos-
pel beads and allowing us to deliver
the gospel in the most impactful way
possible. Along with everyday evan-
gelism and just sharing with people,
we’ve utilized the beads on two spe-
cial outreach events. First we were
invited by Senator Melinda Romero
to a poor area of Puerto Rico where
people refer to it as “the place that
has been forgotten.” It was amazing
to watch over 20 souls make deci-
sions for Christ through explaining
the gospel with the beads. It was Vacation Bible School (VBS) program After the message we prepared
even more exciting to have Senator that she does. There was a mixed a table and allowed everyone who
Romero translate the message into crowd of children between the ages of wanted to make their own brace-
Spanish. That night, parents, youth, 4 – 17 year olds, along with adults. I let. It gave us the opportunity to
and adults, not only received Christ was impressed and blessed by the fo- go through the meaning of the col-
as their Savior, but they now wear the cus and attention of each individual. ors once again and then to spend a
beads as a daily reminder to them- Niki shared the message of the colors little personal time with people. We
selves of who they are in Christ. of the gospel through translator Di- also let anyone who wanted to make
I think that is an amazing part of ana Ramos from Columbia who was a second bracelet and asked them to
the beads, in that the way the mes- a part of our team. I don’t think there give it away and share the message
sage is laid in the pamphlet, keeps is anything more powerful than shar- they had just learned.
the believer from stumbling in their ing the gospel message. Most of the We love using the beads to reach
approach trying to figure out what crowd bowed their heads to accept Je- out as it allows anyone of any age to
to say. Sometimes, we say too much, sus in their life. share the gospel.
sometimes, we say too little. The
beads give the simple gospel mes-
sage with clarity. As people wear the WE NEED YOUR
beads, they are constantly reminded TESTIMONY
of who they are in Christ. If they Please e.mail us your
struggle, they can see hope. If they pictures and testimonies.
fail, they can see redemption. Most You might be in
of all, they can always be reminded a featured story
of how much God loves them. on our Facebook page
Our second big event was when or the 2018 CFO Magazine.
my wife Niki Cooper, took all the CFOutreachinc@aol.com
pieces of the beads, and decided to
give the gospel message for the annual
18 CHRISTIAN FARMERS OUTREACH 2017 CHRISTIANFARMERS.COMMICHIGAN
CAMP MICHIWANA
By Rochelle Visser
Dear CFO, We trained our staff of 32. Many say the best part of their
We had over 750 campers this summer! 331 of them summer is being trained so well with the gospel just by sim-
came on scholarships...so a lot of tougher backgrounds. ply going by the outline of the CFO gospel tract alongside
We had reports of 65 campers trusting Christ for the the CFO beaded rawhides. We make a 5- day training with
first time! Hundreds took the challenge to read their Bibles practice sessions and really hit it hard in staff training!
for 14 days. Other cool things- we shared last year at our Women’s
We did something special to feature CFO this Sum- AND Men’s retreat.... We’ve gotten such good feedback on
mer- for our Wed. night chapel we did a series on how to BOTH that we are doing special seminars to train HOW
use your gifts for God, and we had Aleah dress up as Presi- TO SHARE this fall at both men and women’s retreats. The
dent of CFO - Wilson Lippy and share about CFO! We people are ASKING for the training, and we are giving it!
had 6 different people all sharing the message of the CFO Our campers learn a LOT while they are here for a week
colors in different occupational ways to use what they are as we memorize a lot of verses and have a lot of chapels, but
good at - we talked about how to share the colors if you the one thing they all walk away with is knowing the gospel
are a builder, a nurse, an author, etc...and even being a and what the CFO colors mean. We have been teaching this
FARMER!!!! a few years now and it is really growing!
Aleah’s story is a cool thing to share. She was presented Can we get more bracelets for our men’s and women’s re-
the gospel with the bracelet and is now sharing herself.... treats please? If we do a box of a few hundred that should be
• Aleah Caizza is 19 years old, was saved at camp a few good for starters...or if you send 1000 we can send a couple
summers ago after being told the gospel and given extra home with them after they are trained!
bracelets. Thanks!!!
• She went home from camp that summer and shared Rochelle
the gospel (via the beads) with her grandpa, who ac-
cepted Christ! On Wednesday nights when Aleah gave her presentation
• Last year she asked for bracelets and shared the gospel she put on a farmer’s hat with overalls and went up front
on her college campus (Western Michigan University) saying “Hey Ya’ll my name is Wilson Lippy....I used to be a
• She now came back to camp as a counselor, sharing the farmer, but now I plant seeds of the gospel....” and she talked
gospel, and also speaking in front of all the campers in her farmer accent telling the kids how CFO works and
teaching them how to use their gifts for God. how it was started...it was REALLY cool and the kids really
• She is returning too Western ready to start a fire for got into it.
the Lord!!! I hope this helps - we REALLY appreciate you guys!
CHRISTIANFARMERS.COM CHRISTIAN FARMERS OUTREACH 2017 19BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
2016 EUROCON CONFERENCE
Since March of 2010, Wilson and Jack have attended time and only time they will ever hear of the easy message
the Eurocon Conference with one major purpose - to dis- of salvation in their life.
tribute CFO witnessing supplies and train people from all
over the world how to lead the lost to Jesus. The six bags WE FOLLOW WHAT JESUS SAID TO DO
that were packed with 26,000 gospel bracelets and gospel Acts 1:8 Jesus said, “You shall receive power, after that
tracts in 22 different languages weighing 50 pounds each the Holy Spirit shall come upon you, and you shall be a wit-
was made possible by our faithful donors and prayer part- ness unto me both in Jerusalem and all of Judea, and in Sa-
ners. All of it was provided for free to 1,500 people from 40 maria and unto the uttermost parts of the earth.”
countries. Wilson was given a time frame on the platform Once we get saved, Jesus commissions us to witness
at the conference to share with everyone the importance for Him. When He said this He was in Jerusalem. So Je-
of reaching out to the lost for Jesus while sharing from the
outline in the CFO tract.
WHY DO WE DO THIS?
We take the six 50 pound bags filled with the gospel
bracelets and tracts to be given away for free, but there is
only one requirement. The requirement is, with each brace-
let and tract given out, the message in the tract must be
shared first with the explanation of each color that is on
the bracelet to each individual because it could be the first
ACTS 1-9 “WHEN HE SPOKE THESE THINGS. HE
WAS TAKEN UP AND A CLOUD RECEIVED HIM OUT
OF THEIR SIGHT.”
20 CHRISTIAN FARMERS OUTREACH 2017 CHRISTIANFARMERS.COMBUDAPEST, HUNGARY
sus was being an example and instructing us to witness
starting at home and going out from there to wherever
He leads.
HOW IMPORTANT IS THIS?
Acts 1:9 “When He spoke these things, He was taken up
and a cloud received Him out of their sight.”
Being a witness for Him was the last command he gave
us before He went home to be with His Father. But before
this glorious ending for our new beginning, Jesus was
headed toward the trauma and suffering of the cross. He
knew what was coming. Jesus said to the Father in Heaven,
“If it is possible take this from me, but not my will, but thy
will.” So Jesus went to the cross for us to take away our sins. FOCUSING ON THE RED BEAD
So with His last command given to us in Acts 1:8 was more When we train others from the CFO gospel tract, we
important to Him. focus on the red bead and the bible verse Romans 5:8: “But
God demonstrated His love for us, that while we were yet
sinners, Christ died for us.” An Almighty God who loves
us so much that He gave His only Son Jesus to come down
to earth to do the will of the Father, to seek and save that
which was lost. Jesus gave His own life on the cross to take
on our sins and restore us to the Father. Wilson then shared
how they must respond to this by inviting Jesus into their
heart – John 1:12 and John 14:6 – in order to go to Heaven.
THOUSANDS ARE RECEIVING JESUS
Simply because CFO is being obedient to the leading of Je-
sus and going to the Eurocon Conference to sharing the mes-
sage of salvation through the gospel tracts and gospel brace-
lets, thousands will come to know Jesus as Savior and Lord.
CHRISTIANFARMERS.COM CHRISTIAN FARMERS OUTREACH 2017 21GOD IS USING CFO’S MINISTRY
ALL AROUND the GLOBE
to CHANGE LIVES!
Now in Five New Countries
Acts 1:8
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND –
DAY OF HOPE
Hundreds received food for the
body and soul as 85 received
Jesus as savior and Lord…
Page 6
HARRISONBURG,
VIRGINIA
640 receive Jesus at the
Rockingham County Fair
Alabama Georgia Massachusetts New Mexico South Carolina
Alaska Indiana Michigan New York South Dakota
Arizona Iowa Mississippi North Carolina Tennessee
California Kansas Montana North Dakota Texas
40 Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
Ohio
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia
STATES Florida Maryland New Jersey Rhode Island Wyoming
22 CHRISTIAN FARMERS OUTREACH 2015 CHRISTIANFARMERS.COM90 Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
England
Finland
France
Jamaica
Japan
Kazakhstan
Nigeria
Oman
Paraguay
Tanzania
Thailand
Togo
COUNTRIES Cambodia Germany Kenya Peru Trinidad
Canada Ghana South Korea Philippines Turkey
Albania Chile Haiti Kyrgyzstan Poland Uganda
Argentina China Honduras Liberia Puerto Rico Ukraine
Australia Congo Hungary Lithuania Romania United Arab
Austria Costa Rica India Malawi Russia Emirates
Azerbaijan Croatia Indonesia Mexico Rwanda United Kingdom
Belize Cuba Iran Moldova Serbia United States
Benin Cyprus Iraq Mongolia South Africa Uruguay
Bolivia Czech Republic Ireland Morocco Spain Uzbekistan
Borneo Dominican Republic Israel Nepal Swaziland Venezuela
Botswana Ecuador Italy New Zealand Sweden Vietnam
Brazil El Salvador Ivory Coast Nicaragua Switzerland Zambia
PHILIPPINES -
PASTOR DREW
Over 100 churches are
challenged to share the
gospel including in the
Maylaybalay Mountains.
Page 4
EUROCON CONFERENCE
IN BUDAPEST
CFO challenged 40
International countries to
share the gospel.
CUBA AND AFRICA - Page 20
JERRY HAMLIN
Millions are still receiving ALBANIA -
Jesus and CFO has a major PATRICK MCCARTHY
part in it! 250 receive Christ! PRAY WITH US!
Join us at the CFO Prayer Breakfast
Page 16 Page 9 on the 2nd Wednesday of each month
at Baugher’s Restaurant in
Westminster, Maryland.
CHRISTIANFARMERS.COM CHRISTIAN FARMERS OUTREACH 2015 23MORE NEW SHOWS
OHIO STATE FAIR bigger than most state fairs, with over
The Ohio State Fair was one of the 300,000 people coming every year.
biggest events for CFO this year! Our CFO tent drew in around 2,500
Three different ministries running people in six days. People were de-
both the Prayer Station booth and the lighted to see the tent and how simple
CFO booth at the Fair, saw more than the gospel message is which left 513
fifty volunteers working together to without a doubt that they were going
share the CFO witnessing materials to be with Jesus when they died. New
the entire week. Volunteers included people who shared couldn’t get over
Don Fischer, Julie Mitchell (coordi- how easy and effective it is to use the
nator of the Prayer Station), Donnie message of the beads to show people
Benner, and Del and Mary Ann Ben- how to know Jesus. Many asked if they
ner. CFO gives a special thanks to could have extra bands so they could
those who partner up with us and give give one to their friend or family group of sharers from Community
their generous donations to purchas- member. The Holy Spirit was so heavy Chapel of Hesston, PA, for the first
ing the witnessing tools. Because of in our tent that joy would be the best day of the fair. Throughout the seven
these faithful donations, we were able word to describe what the sharers and nights we shared with approximately
to provide the 2016 volunteers over the people hearing the message were 700- 800 persons with quite a few ac-
10,000 rawhides, wristbands, tracts, experiencing.” cepting Christ. The fair attendance
and Beginning Again booklets com- Donnie Benner, another long- over all was down a little, however our
bined to deliver the gospel to hun- time faithful CFOvolunteer, sent us a spirits were high all week. With temps
dreds of people at the Ohio State Fair. praise report about sharing the CFO reaching near 100 degrees we still did
Longtime faithful CFO volun- colors at the Huntingdon County Fair well enjoy so much sharing Christ
teer Don Fischer shared: “For the first in Pennsylvania: “Dear CFO, Wit- with people. This was our 12th year at
time ever CFO had a tent at the Can- nessing at the Huntingdon County the fair, and being partners with CFO.
field Fair in Canfield, Ohio. This fair is Fair August 7-14, 2016: This was the PRAISE THE LORD!
24 CHRISTIAN FARMERS OUTREACH 2015 CHRISTIANFARMERS.COMteers who shared couldn’t get over before God and you could see the
how easy and effective it is to use the conviction come as we talked about
message of the beads to show people the penalty of sin. Relief and joy
how to know Jesus. Many asked if came into each face (especially Phil),
they could have extra bands so they as they understood that Christ had
could give one to their friend or fam- borne that penalty for them. Each
ily member. The Holy Spirit was so wanted to receive Jesus, as Phil re-
heavy in our tent that joy would be moved his hat, and everyone prayed,
the best word to describe what the invited Jesus to be king of their
sharers and the people hearing the lives. Phil had to remove his glass-
message were experiencing. es to wipe the tears from his eyes.
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR!!
CANFIELD FAIR, OHIO AUGUSTA CO. FAIR, VA
For the first time ever CFO had a The Augusta County Fair is CFO’s
tent at the Canfield Fair in Canfield, newest fair and we saw a great re-
Ohio. This fair is bigger than most sponse - 640 people received Je-
state fairs, with over 300,000 people sus. Leeland and his wife Stephanie
coming every year. Our CFO tent sat down to hear the gospel with
drew in around 2,500 people in six her parents Phil and Kim and their
days. People were delighted to see the two grandchildren. No one was sure
tent and how simple the gospel mes- of heaven, and no one knew how they
sage is which left 513 without a doubt could become sure, but everyone re-
that they were going to be with Jesus ally wanted to know! They really
when they died. New booth volun- understood their position of sinners
COUNTLESS LIVES REACHED
This year there was a 10% increase of
ordered witnessing supplies with over The orders for the CFO witnessing tools on our records
250 outreaches sharing the good news within 12 months are as follows:
of salvation leading the lost to Jesus WRISTBANDS – 180,000
through the colors! It was a combined BEADED RAWHIDES – 160,000
networking effort of those who faithfully
donated the finances, the bead stringers
CFO TRACTS – 295,000
that took the time to string the beads on
the rawhides, the volunteers willing to ous places, back scratchers tied with nal kingdom and experience the joys
go out and share in booths, and others the beaded rawhide bracelets, Begin- of the journey together in this.
taking the CFO supplies to other coun- ning Again booklets for new believers, We can’t stress enough that these
tries in their mission trips that made all walking sticks tied with the beaded tools are not just for passing out. Every
this happen. We look forward to many rawhide bracelets, AND the minister- person must hear the message of sal-
years ahead continuing together staying ing tool – the CFO magazine – given vation FIRST, straight from the outline
true to the call. free to all on the mailing list and given of the tract, or we do not help them.
free to many others throughout the It could be the first and only time they
Note: This doesn’t include all addition- year! Everything we offer in this min- will ever hear a clear presentation of
al CFO ministry expenses used with- istry is to promote the gospel and sal- salvation in their life time. We take
in the U.S. at local Fairs and Events vation that can only be found through each soul very seriously. Leading oth-
such as renting booth space, shipping Jesus. These are everlasting results! Be ers to Jesus is the only thing this minis-
and handling CFO supplies to vari- inspired to get involved in God’s eter- try is all about!
CHRISTIANFARMERS.COM CHRISTIAN FARMERS OUTREACH 2015 25NEW ZEALAND
Continued from page 11 nitely sense and see the manifestation from Maryland Bible College and
of the prayers from our church back Seminary. What a team! What a vi-
were the bracelets from the Chris- in the states. We had prayer and de- sion! And what an eternal purpose!
tian Farmers Outreach that were so votions every morning and most eve- Christian Farmers Outreach helped
graciously donated from the heart nings with some beautiful visitations make the difference of the eternal des-
of Wilson Lippy. People loved those from God. As you can see in the pho- tiny in the lives of the precious people
bracelets. They all felt as they were tos the people of New Zealand were of New Zealand.
receiving a special honor gift every proudly wearing their new bracelets. Our hearts desire is to return
time we put one on someone’s wrist. Some of the folks in the photos got to New Zealand to plant a full time
We must have given out hundreds of saved and gave their life to Christ as church and establish a bible college.
them with the message. a result of this tremendously effec- Please pray for us and pray that God
Seeds were planted in the hearts tive witnessing tool. Younger teens on would touch people’s hearts that have
and minds of the Maori people (the the streets loved the bracelets and the the means to sponsor our faith vision
islands original people) and the Kiwi’s message they brought to their hearts. and help us move there.
(that’s what they call the rest of the We would target the main city I’ll leave you with Team New
British New Zealanders). Every mem- center in each town and start play- Zealand’s motto for the whole trip, we
ber on the team had a true heart of ing music and drawing people and read this almost every morning be-
servitude and sacrifice. We could defi- then soul winning with the bracelets fore going out on the streets.
as our tool. It was so An immortal soul is beyond all
awesome to witness. Price – “There is no trouble too great,
Souls got saved and no humiliation too deep, no suffer-
hundreds of seeds ing to severe, no love too strong, no
got planted. The team labor too hard, no expense too large,
members includ- but that it is worth it, if it is spent in a
ed myself and my effort to win a soul”
wife, Brandon Da- Yours very heartily, Pat and Ken-
vis, Jasmine Hamp- del Orsie and the rest of team New
ton, Antwan Stone, Zealand
Khrystyne Linao,
Judah Orsie,Kendel P.S. We have been using the remainder
Orsie,Micah Orsie of the bracelets leftover from our trip
and Elizabeth Orsie on the streets of Maryland.
26 CHRISTIAN FARMERS OUTREACH 2017 CHRISTIANFARMERS.COMPUERTO RICO
Encuentro PUERTO RICO By Judy North
It was a great joy when Bob Bolton
asked my husband and I to join his
Encuentro Puerto Rico team in July
2016. It was our first Encuentro trip
even though we have known Bob for
20 years. The Holy Spirit spoke with
Bob 50 years ago to start these mission
trips for the youth and he has since
taken teams to Monterrey, MX (6),
Saltillo, MX (3), Monclova, MX, Sabi-
nas, MX, Saltillo, MX (3), Guadalaja-
ra, MX (3), Veracruz, MX (3), Pueblo,
MX, Mexico City, MX (4), Chiapas,
MX, Matamoras, MX, Ensenada, MX,
Freeport, Bahamas (7), Nassau, Baha-
mas (5) South Mississippi – Katrina
Hurricane (16), Nova Scotia, Cana- Encuentro events. Evangelistic services at 48 churches
da, Creek Indian Nation, OK, Indian Our most recent trip to Puerto across the island of Puerto Rico and
Wells Navaho Indians School (6), Rico was comprised of 1600 US stu- helped with major construction at
Navaho Nation (4), Lima, Peru, and dents (approximately 800 each week) 18 churches with an additional 27
Trinidad. and adults attending from 165 US needing repairs and painting. We
Over 250,000 US students have churches. In addition to the week- also rebuilt Toro Negro Youth Camp,
been greatly impacted by these trips, long VBS clinics, we held Children’s which had been looted and almost de-
with many going into ministry when crusades, Sports Clinics, and Medi- stroyed.
their mission trip was over. And, over cal Clinics on both the east and west One of the highlights of the two
two million children and adults have side of the island with our own medi-
heard the gospel message through the cal staff and supplies. We had evening Continued on page 30
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