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Missionary John Elmore

John Elmore Update, Mission Volunteer Coordinator in Chile

John Elmore, a native of Richmond Virginia, was a self-employed carpenter until 1995, when he began his work as a missionary. He says of this time, “When  I  felt  God  calling  me  to  serve,  it  was  definitely  the  most   exciting time in my spiritual life – I could hardly catch my breath! . . . God loved me so much, he knew that I was  seeking  him,  he  knew  that  I  was  ready.”

John worked two years in the Dominican Republic helping to construct a hospital and clinic He then served 12 years in Northern Chile. He and his wife Maria Cristina Hurtado have served over 10 years in Angol in Southern Chile where they are currently based. There they teach Sunday school and are part of the music ministry at the Villa Emmaus Methodist Church. John is the mission volunteer coordinator at the Methodist Agricultural School for Mapuche Indians, which has over 200 students receiving training in agriculture and animal husbandry as well as studying the standard high school curriculum. John welcomes mission volunteers from outside Chile and coordinates work projects for the volunteers who work along with the students – often doing construction!

A recent email from John says in part, “Hello.    I  hope  this  letter  finds  you  in  good  health  and  thanking  God  for   all he has done for you. God tells us to pray constantly, which is hard to do. In order for me to keep God present, not just on Sunday or in a church activity or meeting, we pray every time we sit down to receive food. It  does  not  matter  if  we  are  at  home  or  in  a  restaurant,  we  pray  and  thank  God.    I  don’t  know  why  I  wrote  this  to   you – I just felt a need to do so. Anyway, the reason I am writing is to share with you a need for hot water heaters  for  the  boys’  and  girls’  dormitories  .  .  .  the  cost  is  about  $1000.      Thank  you  for  all  your  support  and   prayers.”

Money raised for John Elmore at Heifer Plus has been sent to him to help buy the water heaters. Of course this man of prayer will appreciate not only the money but also our prayers for him and the volunteers and students in his care.
Mission Gifts – Your contributions make a difference!

The Missions Committee thanks the RHUMC family for their compassion and great generosity.   Here are a few excerpts from correspondence recently received from our mission partnerships:

Amigos Sin Barreras – Raised $1,400 and provided 4 tables and 40 chairs with the balance sent to Amigos for lunches. “The  tables  and  chairs  that  you  gave  to  Amigos  are  such  a  blessing.    Thank  you  kind  souls.”
Toberman Neighborhood Center – Raised  $12,836  for  their  2014  Winter  Appeal.    “Thank  you  for  your  dear   contributions to our programs, families and kids! It is because of your generous gift that Toberman continues to be  a  great  success.”
The YMCA – Gift  of  $2,000.    “Heartfelt  appreciation  for  your  gift  to  the  Torrance-South  Bay  YMCA’s  Senior   Nutrition & Socialization Program. The impact of your generosity is felt every day. We thank you for making a  true  difference.”
Project: Needs – Gift  of  $2,000.    “We  are  so  blessed  to  have  your  congregation  as  partners  in  our  ministry.     Thank  you  so  much  for  being  a  vital  part  of  our  hunger  outreach  ministry  of  St.  Paul’s  United Methodist Church.”

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26438 Crenshaw Blvd
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310-377-6771

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