Tuesday, March 20, 2018

MISSIONARIES TO MOZAMBIQUE PRAISE & PRAYER MARCH 2018

MISSIONARIES TO MOZAMBIQUE PRAISE & PRAYER MARCH 2018

PRAISE:

-       We had safe travels to Pennsylvania.
-       God opened ‘surprise’ doors for us to minister and also have mission’s contacts.  (5 meetings in 4 days)
-       We attended a Minister’s Meeting for the area we visited. They had us share our testimony and missions. They prayed for us and then a lovely couple hosted us. We connected with a wonderful minister who leads many outreach ministries.
-       God led us to an amazing lady who owns a coffee shop. We talked for a couple hours; she shared her heart. We prayed together and she said she wanted to support us.
-       We attended our First Shabbat Service at a Messianic Jewish Synagogue. Absolutely beautiful men and woman of God; they were so loving and whisked up our prayer cards vowing to pray.
-       We ministered as the Key Note Speakers at a large Missions Banquet. God truly blessed.
-       We were able to share at a beautiful Portuguese Church in N.J. So loving & giving; we were honored.
-       We got news of others who have increased their monthly support, and ones who are just now coming on our team as well.
-       We ministered this past Sunday at a church not too far away – again; a very sweet, loving Body of Christ. The Lord truly moved in Word, and His sweet spirit touching hearts.

PRAYER:
-       That the Word of God takes root in the hearts we were able to minister to. First, touching and ministering to them in their areas of need. Also, for the individuals and churches to go through with their support that enables us to go work in Africa.
-       Many have let us know they are going to support, and others have actually sent in their notice that they are. Yet, we have not seen it in the records as of yet. It does take some time. Thus; it still says we are 85%; yet if ones who for sure said that they have signed-up, % will go up much higher. Pray this is completed; in God’s Way and Time.
-       Health
-       Our Son Nathan in the Navy. Our son’s closest friend just took his life and this has devastated Nathan; yet also has ignited him to be a light of hope for Jesus to his fellow shipmates. Pray for this young man’s family.
-       Our parents.
-       Daughters who are in school (Felecia in college & Tabitha in home school).
-       For Mozambique; they still are in the rainy season; floods occur quickly and can be quite devastating.
-       90% of Mozambique who do not know Jesus as their Lord and Savior.
-       For the Pastor’s and their families. They pastor sometimes a couple churches, have a family and work. They need a refreshing, encouragement, wisdom and so much more. They long to do more; open up new works in new places.
-       For our missionary team. All of them have a multiplicity of job titles. Even though there is still different focused ministries still happening right in our team: Lift up
               *Helping Hands (for the disabled and also teaching nutrition with using the Gospel).
                *CAM – School K-12
                *Soccer Ministry to the children
                *Church Plants
                *Seminary (college for those called into the ministry)
              And so much more….





WHAT WE HAVE DISCOVERED THESE PAST COUPLE YEARS…
Those churches, ministries and individuals who are passionate about ‘outreach’ including ‘missions’:  has a fire so deep for souls. It’s contagious, so much so they have been experiencing revivals and seeing many come to Christ. When we connect with the heart-beat of God for souls, nothing else matters in life. We find what LIFE is …serving Him and leading others to the Cross of Love (of Jesus).

WE HAVE ANSWERED THE CALL FROM GOD TO LIVE AND WORK IN AFRICA!
We are moving there. We are packing up our things, saying our goodbyes and going to devote what we have left in this life God has given to serve where He has bid us to go.
It’s not a mission’s trip. It’s a work…an on-going work for God to serve out His love to Mozambique.
With that in mind; that is why mission’s agencies developed the ‘monthly-support-method’; it’s to protect and supply for missionaries to be sourced so they can be a resource of God’s many attributes (for us: all over Mozambique’s 11 provinces).
                  
May we encourage you to not only continue pray for us but also consider supporting Missionaries to Mozambique on a monthly basis? One Mission Society will let us move forward and get our tickets when we are funded. It isn’t a whole lot more; we are confident as our brother’s and sister’s in Christ come along with us we will be well on our way. God has brought us so far already. We have been told in most every mission’s agency it takes an average of 2 years for missionaries to raise support (of course we know God does the raising don’t we). It hasn’t been 2 years yet; will be in May. We hope and pray we are in Africa by then.
SUPPORT US Click here for online

This is at One Mission Society on line, click give to a missionary and type in Snowden.
We can talk with you and send you information if you rather join us this way as well.
Please call us at: 618-554-8245
Write us: 303 S. Maple Newton, IL 62448
We can talk with you and send you information if you rather join us this way as well.
We are grateful for you!

Personal Note: When you do sign up there is a place on when to begin and when to end. We plan on being there as God’s Will for the rest of our lives.
For our supporters; we love you, we pray for you and we thank our God for you!!!!

PROMISE WORD:
Heb. 13:21 “The God of Peace will make me COMPLETE in EVERY good work TO DO His Will…”
1 Thess. 5:23 “God makes all WHOLE ..HOLY…put together (spirit, soul and body) to keep you.”
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Wednesday, February 21, 2018

STAY ON THIS JOURNEY

copyright(c) 2018 Daneille Gray Snowden
2018

STAY ON THIS JOURNEY

       Article in Jasper Co. News Eagle Feb. 2018 (In IL)  
                                      

STAY ON THIS JOURNEY
By the Holy Spirit through His Daughter ~Daneille
“You’re blessed when you stay on course,
    walking steadily on the road revealed by God.
You’re blessed when you follow his directions,
    doing your best to find him.
That’s right—you don’t go off on your own;
    you walk straight along the road he set.
You, God, prescribed the right way to live;
    now you expect us to live it.
Oh, that my steps might be steady,
    keeping to the course you set;
Then I’d never have any regrets
    in comparing my life with your counsel.
I thank you for speaking straight from your heart;
    I learn the pattern of your righteous ways.
I’m going to do what you tell me to do;
    don’t ever walk off and leave me.”  Ps. 119:1,2
After Jesus appealed to Jarius a religious leader to come heal his sick daughter; something happened along the way. 
WHEN? Along the way, the journey or the path! In the midst of travelling from point A to point B. Something happened! 
I don’t care how old each of us are; this has to be reapplied often to our lives, doesn’t it? It could be a short trip to the grocery store; a 4 year journey of college education, or for us; on the JOURNEY TO MINISTERING IN AFRICA as we raise support here in the United States.  At times, the journey to point B is quick, then at other times; it is long, lonely and drearisome.

The scripture above; towards the end, the Psalmist writes: “I’ve learned the pattern of your righteous ways.”   By learning the ‘Pattern of His Ways’, is seeing how He reveals His Holy Character, that dispels Hope and Strength. His Ways leave lasting fruit in souls, along with miracles unfolding in lives (including our own). 
What happened along the way? A DELAY!  “A certain delay brought great blessings and deliverance to one desperate woman, but a devastating blow to an anxious father.”  {S. Larson}
Mark 5:25-36
“And a woman, who had an issue of blood twelve years, 26 and had suffered many things of many physicians….came in the crowd behind, and touched his garment… she felt in her body that she was healed of her plague. 30 And straightway Jesus, perceiving in himself that the power proceeding from him had gone forth, turned him about in the crowd, and said, Who touched my garments?
..he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.
35 While he yet spake, they come from the ruler of the synagogue’s house, saying, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Teacher any further? 36 But Jesus, [j]not heeding the word spoken, saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Fear not, only believe.”

I am pretty sure Jairus would have liked for Jesus to ‘make-haste!’ There is just no time for anything; this is life and death…my daughter’s life!  Yet, Jesus stopped; for one little lady; who was considered as a ‘nobody’ to many. He healed her body, and encouraged her heart. What a lesson to be applied for every one of us!

As we are walking seemingly, a rather long journey of raising support; God has connected us with hundreds of precious men, woman and children. We have been deeply touched, and even changed by so many –as we have walked this journey.  Also, God has taken us on paths to individuals that needed God’s Love in various forms. At the grocery store, on the streets in a city, in churches, our neighborhood, and in homes. Praying with brothers and sisters, the homeless, sick and hurting is our daily routine.
YET; we are trying to get to AFRICA!

I shared this story once before; a seasoned missionary lady, Velma Hardig stopped me and said to me; “When God is finished with you in Newton (in the U.S.) you will be in Africa.” This has WIDENED the eyes of my heart; I find myself looking everywhere with my spiritual eyes at everyone I see and hear. I want to be “The Hands & Feet of Jesus” here as well as in Africa.

Many are asking when we are leaving for Africa. I want to tell them; “In a few weeks!” Who knows, that may happen! But, I don’t know when for sure. I know it will be soon. We are getting closer each week. We are over ¾ through the fund raising process.  Meanwhile, we want to STOP as Jesus did along the Journey; “…walking steadily on the road revealed by God.” {From the passage above.}

Pray for us; for our strength to ‘STAY THE COURSE’ - With the Mind of Christ, walking steadily in the Spirit. We get tired, but: “Greater is He that is in me…”  Right? “His strength is made perfect in weakness!” 

Author Daneille Gray Snowden
Ordained Minister
Missionary to Mozambique with
One Mission Society
Married to Rev. Brad Snowden
3 children; Nathan (in the U.S. Navy),
Felecia (Sophomore @Valley Forge Univ.)
Tabitha (sophomore in high school)
BA in Cross Cultural Communications

Help Send ‘MISSIONARIES TO MOZAMBIQUE’ to Africa. (click link)
Go to One Missionary Society online, Click: give to a missionary,
Type the Snowden’s name and fill out the form.
Or request a pamphlet of information by writing:
303 S. Maple
Newton, IL 62448
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Tuesday, January 23, 2018

REMEMBERING THOSE STONES OF REMEMBRANCE

REMEMBERING THOSE STONES OF REMEMBRANCE

Do you remember when after crossing the Jordan River the Israelites were instructed to take 12 stones from the river and build altars of remembrance? Remember how the Lord led them to the Promise Land, and provided for them?

 "These stones shall be for a memorial to the children of Israel forever." —Joshua 4:7
It is indisputable that throughout our many years of pastoring 
(25 +), Brad's serious illness, and God healing + calling (AT THE SAME TIME) to Africa is ALL GOD!
If you have not seen our short video of what our GREAT GOD has and is doing...please take 4 minutes to watch.
GOD STILL HEALS, HE STILL HAS A PURPOSE NO MATTER WHO WE ARE & HOW OLD WE ARE!
We still need more monthly partners to join us; this can be done by clicking here to give for monthly support. 
{CLICK HIGHLIEGHED LINK ABOVE}
Love each of you. And if you need prayer for a miracle;
please don't hesitate to ask. It was the prayers of God's People that were
ONE WITH THE HEART OF GOD
that has brought us to this point!

HERE IS THE VIDEO THAT SUMS UP ALL WHAT GOD DID...
HIS HEALING AND CALLING ALL PACKAGED TOGETHER. 
Rev.'s Brad & Daneille Snowden
Both ordained ministers & Missionaries

Felecia Snowden
in PA & Missionary with One Mission 
Society. Vocalist, Pianist, Violinist
& Guitarist, Art in sketch & paints. 
Ministry specialty: Worship, Music & Art.


Tabitha Snowden
Sophmore @ One Accord
Academy
+ Missionary @ One Mission
Vocalist, Pianist, Violinist, Plays
the Ukulele
Minister to Children 

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Monday, January 8, 2018

JANUARY 2018 UP-DATE & PRAYER NEEDS MISSIONARIES TO MOZAMBIQUE

UP-DATE TIME!

JANUARY 2018
PRAISES
* We are getting quite a bit closer to being fully funded.
* We were able to go to the East Coast to minister. [Oct.]
* Felecia was accepted to Valley Forge University and received several scholarships. She is starting tomorrow with her online classes. Fully funded!
* God connected us with more churches, businesses and individuals. TOTALLY GOD'S HANDS ON THAT!
* Our son and his girlfriend flew home recently. He was here for 6 days! The Lord gave him favor in purchasing a new truck. The owner of the dealership (who was led by the Holy Spirit) truly reached out and blessed him.
* God has blessed us with seeing family (which are several states away) these past couple months.
* God's Protecting Hand has truly been on our son as he is serving in the military.
* A few one time gifts have come in recently as well.
* Our Driver's License Apostille came in from the state. 


PRAYER NEEDS
* God's Perfect Timing -- when we are to leave for Africa.
* Admittedly; we are walking with God's Strength for each step. We are holding our spiritual eyes up to our GREAT KING, LORD AND HOPE! Pray we always rest in Him as it is exhausting asking for monthly support. 'FOR WITH OUR GOD....ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE!' It's not in ourselves.
* Felecia; as she is doing school online; that she learns and it goes smoothly.
* Tabitha; as she is home schooling and will continue to home school in Africa.
* Nathan; as he is Serving our great country in the Navy. He is tired, and exhausted. Pray for his protection in everyway.
* Please pray many respond and COMMIT to SUPPORTING this ministry MONTHLY. It's hard for people, but oh pray one's will see the reward of SOULS COMING TO JESUS, PASTORS ENCOURAGED AND HAVE GOD'S GIFTS + ANNOINTING INCREASE INTO THEIR MINISTRIES, FOR REVIVAL TO BREAK OUT IN THIS COUNTRY THAT NEEDS THE LORD OH SO MUCH.
* Pray for:
      - a storage unit for our items
      - to continue living in this parsonage till we leave (God has provided with His amazing favor here).
* For our Ministry Invitation Letter Apostille from the Secretary of State, and Federal Government to be processed correctly and quickly.
* Still in need for dental work; God's leading and provision.
* Beginning to purchase our duffle bags and totes. Among other items needed before we leave.
* Pray for our Mozambique OMS Team: They need strength, rest, anointing, provision, healing, and so much more. God is using them and there is so much need. We need more missionaries and Mozambican Christians to do God's Work there.
* Pray we get meetings; HOUSE MEETINGS with groups, individual meetings and services. Presently; we have only a couple scheduled. 

MOZAMBIQUE
- This country of 28.83 million people, is only 10% Evangelical (serves Jesus as their Lord & Savior).
- 5.5% are unreached (have not heard the Gospel Message and does not have the Bible in hand).
- Life expectancy is 55 years old.  45% of the population is under the age of 14 years.
-  HIV/AIDS & Malaria are the top killers of the people; so many pass away into eternity without knowing Jesus as their Lord and Savior.
- God has put the tool in our hands to go and till the Land of the hearts of people there.

NEED
Our family is ready and willing to sacrifice for this CALL to RESCUE THE PERISHING! Eternity is around the corner for all of us!
Will you sacrifice too?
2 Samuel 24:24 Says, "SACRIFICE MUST COST SOMETHING."
We will go; but we must be SENT by: YOU!
Our family, friends, co-laborers, the entire Body of Christ.
16 of the 28 Parables Jesus told, were about GIVING.
Luke 6:38 "Give and it shall be given unto you."
HOW? "...press down, shaken together and running over (with no space left for more)."
GOD CREATED GIVING FOR:
ALL OUR SAKES
Simply, we need about 20 more 1% supporters; that is $80.00 per month.
Or several at $25 a month, $50 and the average support is $100.
When we go; YOU WILL BE GOING WITH US...AND THAT: 'PRESS DOWN' / 'SHAKEN TOGETHER' REWARD - YOU WILL SEE HERE AND IN ETERNITY! 
PRAISE THE LORD!
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