Hi-Plains School of Missions 2020

Week one took us across the paths of some amazing people.  We traveled to Shattuck, OK. for the first two days where we met with Marvin & Vicki, Vic & Linda Peterson and the other 6 missionaries.  We got to know a little more of the missions each represents. On Saturday afternoon we all said our goodbyes and got on the road. 

The churches we visited were: First Christian Church - Elkhart Ks., First Christian Church - Buffalo, OK., Hi-Land Christian Church - Pampa, TX., Iglesia Christiana de Amarillo - Amarillo, Tx., First Christian Church - Dalhart, Tx.

We gave away one authentic Indian item at each church and we really hope the winners will enjoy displaying it in their home. An above all, we hope they will pray for India Christian Bible College when they see it.

Below are  some pictures from each church. 

3rd week started all the way in Protection, KS. Even though it was a cold 42 degrees, members came out to hear the work of ICBC.  The potluck lunch had around 10 different delicious casseroles and then all the fixins. With a full stomach, we departed to Custer City for Sunday evening service. For this service Dani Joslin and my daughters Rebekah & Miriam Joseph joined us. We had an uplifting service.  Then the next day, it was on to Sayre, OK.  We met in the fellowship room and after the meal we presented ICBC to them.  Kerry Hookstra even took out a full page ad in the Beckham County paper to advertise the School of Missions. Next day we went to a familiar place to present - Shattuck, OK. It was so good to see familiar faces: Vic & Linda Peterson, Marvin & Vickie Garrison and my friend Debbie Watson from Woodward. Booker TX was our next stop and we were pleasantly surprised to see over 50 students there for Wednesday service. They listened to our presentation, I taught them a couple of Malayalam words and at the end they asked questions about the living conditions in India. Our final stop is Laverne, OK. 

1)  MONTHLY SUPPORT

Over the past 5 to 10 years, monthly support for ICBC Ministries has decreased by around 50%. This is primarily due to Churches changing leadership, less of an emphasis on Missions, dwindling and dying churches. Our goal is to raise new support from gaining new sponsoring churches and also from individuals in the amount of $5,000 per month.

2) EXPAND OUR WIDOW MINISTRY

We have the opportunity to expand this ministry to help an additional 80 widows per month.  40 more in Punjab and 40 more in Andhra Pradesh.  The cost for this will be $1,000 per month which will provide food packages, medicine, shelter, clothing, doctor care, and hospital care. $12,000 annually will allow us to take care of these 80 more widows

3) RICE FOR HUNGRY/COVID RELIEF

Covid has hit India extremely hard. Before the total lockdown, we were able to distribute over 3,000 food packages to families who were starving.  This fed about 15,000 people. As soon as we are able, we will once again begin distributing food packages. We can feed another 3000 familes, or 15,000 people again for $30,000.