Broadening Horizons
A Newsletter for
Dorinda Bogran
May 15, 2012
IT’S AMAZING!!!
While in North Dakota at an EFCA District Conference, our director, Mark L., introduced himself to a group of guys also attending the conference. They got to know each other a bit during 3 + hours of conversation. Towards the end of their conversation, Mark found out that these guys are from a church that is filled with folks who like to fix stuff as a hobby. It just so happens that TouchGlobal has loads of things that need to be repaired, like a whole lot of small to large power tools (see picture below).
Fast forward a few weeks and it just so happens that the Pastor of the church put out a “tool challenge” to his congregation and they have agreed to send a couple of fellows to TouchGlobal warehouse with a trailer. They are going to load the trailer with broken tools, drive back to North Dakota, hand out the tools to those willing to serve by using their skills to repair the tools, and then send them back to the ministry—fixed…..at no cost to the ministry. Our God is Amazing!!!
A pile of broken tools in the warehouse….
they won’t be broken for much longer.
Praise the Lord!!!
Update from New Orleans:
I just found out that with the teams already scheduled, we will reach our goal of over 700 volunteers this year by mid-August! Our God is an amazing God!
Encore! Encore! TouchGlobal Encore!
The ministry is planning a 1-2 week mission trip for Seniors only!!! Actually, the week will cater only to the type of seniors that are eligible for AARP!!! It’s going to be in October of this year (cooler weather) with special side trips planned (think WWII museum trips and plantation tours)!!! It will also include skill based work for those homeowners in need of help to get back in their homes. Are you of age and interested? Call us for details! 985.893.0218.
TouchGlobal Mission
We exist to develop, empower and release the Body of Christ to show His love in times of crisis to multiply healthy churches among all peoples
Update from Alabama:
Look below at what a team did in one week! Miss Karen’s home was destroyed in this year’s tornado that hit Harvest, AL. The team from Carlise, PA partnered with TG and Hope Church in Madison, AL to build a new home for Miss Karen—from the ground up—a first for the ministry. The home was water-tight by the end of the week through the hard work of this experienced team and under the Lord’s direction and protection. Our God is an amazing God!!!
My Ministry verse:
Ephesians 4:16
From Him the whole body, joined and held together by every
supporting ligament, grows and builds
itself up in love, as each part does its work
PRAISE & PRAYER
*Praise—12 straight weeks of teams over the summer!
*Prayer—12 straight weeks of teams over the summer!
*Praise—time with my mom and step dad on Mother’s day!
*Praise for God’s provision of vacation time with both of our children!
*Pray for full support for me and our staff!!!
Become a part of this ministry by partnering with me as a Missionary with the EFCA (Evangelical Free Church of America). Send tax deductible donations to my IMA (individual missionary account) #1566.
Send check to: Evangelical Free Church of America
901 East 78th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(Make check payable to EFCA. Memo: Account #1566 Bogran)
Visit www.touchglobal.org for more information on TouchGlobal, the crisis response ministry of the (EFCA) Evangelical Free Church of America.
I have a blog! You should read it! www.supportingligamentinthebodyofchrist.blogspot.com
Email: dorinda.bogran@efca.org Cell: 985.705.2416 Office 985.893.0218
