Safe Travels

Apologies for the delay in postings of our travel progress.

 We had some technical glitches, but I think we're back in business. 

To catch up:

We arrived safely at our base in Moratuwa, Sri Lanka on Thursday, 12 October 2017,

after roughly  35 hours en route, 

with airport stops along the way in:

Tokyo, Japan

Departure line, more than halfway boarded!

Bangkok, Thailand

Colombo, Sri Lanka

After taking it easy the rest of Thursday, we then set off down the road Friday morning towards our first clinic base. But more on that tomorrow - mid-morning Montana time is well  past my bedtime 11.5 hours ahead in Sri Lanka!

Leaving North America

Tuesday morning, 0-Dark-30 (aka 2:50 AM PT): Monica The Saint drives us to Las Vegas International Airport.

5:50 AM PT: Bye bye, Vegas!

7:25 AM PT: Hello, San Francisco!

(& all this before Starbucks was even open to brew up the morning's first coffee!)

11:50 AM PT: Aaaand bye bye, San Francisco - we're off to Tokyo, and so it has begun!!

Sri Lanka Trip Schedule

The departure date for our next Sri Lankan mission is almost here!  Many of you have asked for our itinerary so you could follow us and pray.

Our home base is Moratuwa - just south of the Capital City of Colombo.  From there we venture out each weekend on a different mission, driving up to seven hours across this beautiful island nation.

While in Moratuwa, we will be ministering at the Adara Sevana School for the differently-abled, and at the Wednesday evening Healing services.

Journey along with us on this exciting itinerary - one month in Sri Lanka:

October 10 - 12: Fly from  Las Vegas through Bangkok, Thailand to Colombo, Sri Lanka
            (Includes overnight in the Bangkok Airport)

1st Weekend Mission: October 12- 15: Eye Clinics and Church service in Hikkaduwa

October 17:  Ministry at Adara Sevena School

October 18:  Church Healing Service in Moratuwa

2nd Weekend Mission: October 19 - 22:  Eye Clinics and Church Service in Trincomalee

October 24:  Cyndy and Kim fly back home (Gary & Pat at Adara Sevana School)

October 25:  Church Healing Service in Moratuwa

3rd Weekend Mission: October 26 - 29: Eye Clinics and Church Service in Buttala

October 31: Ministry at Adara Sevena School

Nov. 1: Church Healing Service in Moratuwa

4th Weekend Mission: Nov. 2 - 5: Eye Clinics and Church Service in Jaffna

Nov. 7 - 9: Pat and Gary journey home through Bangkok, Thailand

As you can see our schedule is full and we will be busy.  We covet your prayers for this trip as many places we will be going to are in persecuted areas.
                                                             Gary & Pat and the Sri Lankan Mission Team

Sri Lanka Countdown!

It seems it was only last week that Pat and I were  making  arrangements to travel to Montana.
Now we find ourselves just 4 weeks away from heading to Sri Lanka for a month!

Airline tickets have been purchased,  eyeglasses sorted and packed, visas obtained and living arrangements secured.  Our ministry itinerary has been finalized; which means nothing when we get overseas, since plans change constantly.

The entire team is excited to see what the Lord will do on this trip. The US team includes:
Cyndy Hull - Pat's sister who ministered with us in Sri Lanka Feb 2016; and Kimberly Cline - a friend from Meadows Fellowship, our home church here in Las Vegas.

Thank you for being a part of this trip!   Blessings, Gary

Sharing Jesus' Love

Delicious Local Food

Sri Lanka - Resplendent Land

THANK YOU MONTANA!

What a blessed time Pat and I had being back home in Montana this summer. Both of us love being in the beautiful Bitterroot Valley!

We personally want to express our sincere gratitude to all those who helped make this ministry trip a success. To each of you - Pastor, Home Group Leader, Family Member or Friend - thank you for your love and partnering with us in reaching souls for the Kingdom of God.

We are excited to let you know that we will be leaving for Sri Lanka this October 10 and returning home November 9.

Pat and are delighted to be expanding to a team of four!  Joining us on this trip are Pat's sister Cyndy Hull (who journeyed with us in February 2016); along with a good friend from our home church, Kim Cline.

Please be praying for a move of God with salvations, healings and deliverances as we hold the Eye Clinics and Church meetings.  We are always amazed who shows up to receive glasses and the great compassion God demonstrates by healing, delivering and saving them.

Pat and I covet your prayers for us and our Sri Lankan team.

We will be posting more as the time grows near.

Until next time!

Blessings - Gary

 

Returning to Montana!

Hi Everyone,

July is the time of year that Pat and I eagerly look forward to every year.  It means we not only get to leave the scorching heat of Las Vegas, but we get to go back (home) to Montana for a time of ministry and visiting family!

This year's schedule will be a little bit different for us.   Since I am working on staff at our church, Pat will be arriving before I do on Wednesday, July 19th and holding meetings on her own.  I  fly into Missoula, Friday, July 28th.  Both of us will be returning back to Las Vegas, Monday, August 7th.

Here is our schedule:

Thursday, July 20 - 10:30 am at "Women of Worship," Missoula, MT with Pastor Lorraine Andrusky

Sunday, July 23 - 10:30 am at "Barnabas Ministry," Hamilton, MT with Pastor Nancy Pendergast.  Worship with Cyndy Hull.
     
Sunday, July 30 - 8:45 & 10:30 am at "Christian Assembly Foursquare," Missoula, MT with Pastors Mike  and Marlene McGovern

Thursday, August 3 - evening house meeting in Victor, MT with Karl & Brenda Williams

Sunday, August 6 - 10:30 am at "House of Praise", Victor, MT with Pastors Jim & Lorraine Andrusky

Pat and I want to thank everyone for partnering with us though your prayers and financial gifts.  We want you to know that each and every one of you is important to us.  Words could never express how deeply grateful and thankful we are for you!

Looking Ahead: Pat and I will be heading to Sri Lanka, October 10 - November 9 with two other team members.  

Blessings on your journey - Gary

Mission Reflections

I am always amazed  how quickly our time ministering overseas seems to go by.  It's as if Pat and I just get settled in and then it's time for us to pack up and come back home.

When I return from a trip, I like to take some time to unwind and readjust to being back before reflecting on what was accomplished.

As I start looking back on this trip,  I am amazed at what was accomplished.

• The first two Eye Vision Clinics on this trip were very successful.
  A total of 135 people were seen, 105 pair of  glasses were given.
  One of the best results we've had for first time clinics.
  These numbers represent families and lives that were affected by God's love - the most exciting thing in the world.
  
• Teams were trained, equipment and eyeglasses left for continued eye clinics.
• Doors were opened for future eye clinics in other areas
• 15 new believers were Baptized in the Holy Ghost.
• 25  new believers are being discipled in preparation for taking Water Baptism.
• One man  had his hearing  restored, and a woman received healing for her eyesight.

Pat and I want to thank everyone who gave glasses, finances and prayed.
Your help made this trip the success that it was.

What's on our calendar?  In October we will be heading back to Sri Lanka to hold eye clinics in new areas.

Blessings!  Gary

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