Summer 2015

Southern Europe... many events were attended by up to 80% unbelievers and nearly 50% of those unbelievers made decisions for Christ! UPCOMING TRIPS Oaxaca, Mexico ...... July 18-28, 2015 Peru Pastors’ Conference ...... August 11-18, 2015 EVANGELISM Argentina ...... September 16-22, 2015 2 Timothy 4:5 Myanmar ...... November 13-23, 2015 Haiti/Dominican Republic ...... January 31- February 9, 2016 Target unreached people groups around the world The RSA Sewing Team requests your help: Be culturally relevant without changing the Good News of 1. colorful all-cotton yardage for dresses for girls (2 yards min. ) Jesus Christ 2. lightweight all-cotton denim for shorts for boys (2 yards min.) 3. packages of underwear for little girls, sizes 2-10 Demonstrate God's care and 4. T-shirts for little girls, sizes 2-10 , various colors + white compassion by providing 5. T-shirts for boys, sizes 2-10, plain, in various colors + white humanitarian aid for those in need Contact: Pat Edelbrock or email [email protected]

Invite people into a relationship with Christ

BUILD UP THE BODY OF CHRIST Ephesians 4:12

Promote unity and You are invited cooperation among the local Bible-believing churches to join us...

Train and equip teams of believers for the work of evangelism

Partner with local churches to make disciples of new believers

Saturate communities through city-wide festivals

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Corporate Sponsors Hole Sponsors Jesus changes everything! For ALL FOR years the Lord has placed a burden on my heart to see Jesus move in our nation once again. Habakkuk was a prophet who longed to see God move in a mighty way. "Lord, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds, O Lord. Renew them in our day, in our time make them known; in wrath remember mercy." Together, God is bringing JESUSthing. RESET is also a gathering. with messages from myself and many ministries from across the June 12 was the launching of a leaders representing a wide variety U.S. to seek the Lord about mov- year-long initiative that took place in of generations and spheres of influ- ing in a powerful way across our Washington, D.C., Brett Butcher and ence. The focal point of the day country once again. The initiative I attended and I had the privilege of will be a live and simulcast united is called RESET and the prayer is speaking to thousands of people at prayer to Jesus, which we believe that Jesus would reset hearts across the National Mall. We are calling will be far bigger and greater than America, culminating in July 2016 people to come together for a his- anything in American history. Excit- at the National Mall in Washington, toric gathering on the National Mall ing! D.C., where we are praying for one in Washington, D.C., where the only million people to gather. RSA is agenda is Jesus. TOGETHER 2016 We believe God is calling us to rally partnering with ministries such as will be an opportunity to stand with this generation across every line Pulse, Billy Graham, Luis Palau, people from every corner of America imaginable around the hope and Campus Crusade for Christ, Mission to celebrate Jesus and seek Him for invitation of Jesus. We believe that America, and Alpha, to name a few. the reset we need. This event will Jesus changes everything and that be a day-long gathering for anyone only good will come when people RESET is a prayer. At the core of who needs a second chance and seek Him. American history has RESET is a personal invitation to for those wanting to celebrate their been marked by catalytic events experience the fresh start Jesus reset with others. The day will be that changed culture and ignited offers to every person regardless of entirely focused on Jesus --His offer spiritual awareness: The First and race, religion, or background. RE- of life, hope, and a reset to anyone Second Great Awakenings, the Azu- SET is not owned by any individual, who would call upon Him. The day sa Street Revival, Youth for Christ group, or organization. RESET is a will feature music from artists such at Soldier Field, the Jesus People united expression of our need and as Hillsong United, Lecrae, Toby at Expo 1972, Promise Keepers belief that Jesus changes every- Mac, and Carrie Underwood, along Stand in the Gap, and more. These events, to name a few, have de- fined generations and shaped our Reid speaking at the National Mall in Washington D.C. history. The majority of America, including everyone 30 and younger, have never experienced this kind of national awakening. We believe the time is now.

Please join me in praying for this RESET. Together, let's seek the Lord to once again move in our na- tion. Jesus alone can bring hope to our country. Jesus changes every- thing!

... the fields are ripe for harvest. John 4:35 OAXACA

With the cooperation of local mis- fairs, and international tourists sionaries, Brent and Martha Trent within the city of Oaxaca. Thou- and a group of seven local pas- sands will gather for Guelaguetza, tors, Reid Saunders Association is a yearly event that has been a Medical preparing for an outreach festival native tradition long before the in Oaxaca, Mexico July 18-28. A arrival of the Spanish. With histori- combined team of thirty members cal connections to pagan worship Supplies from Salem Evangelical, SonRise, and human sacrifice, the modern New Hope Foursquare and Morning celebration has adapted to become Needed Star Community Church, will join a mixture of multiple religious tra- Reid to share God's love with the ditions and a revival of indigenous people in Oaxaca through medi- culture. With so many visitors, cal clinics, distributing clothing to there will be numerous opportuni- the needy, visiting orphanages, ties to share the love of God and helping in a VBS, acting in street message of salvation with the dramas, and ministering in two people of Oaxaca and surrounding prisons. communities, but with many dis- tractions along the way. Last-minute changes required We are in need of over-the- Ruth Daniels, our International This mountainous region of south- counter medications to support Events Coordinator, to rearrange ern Mexico ranks as the second our mission work. The following the scheduled two-day festival in poorest state in which 75% of its medications can be purchased Oaxaca into two single-day events. residents live in extreme poverty, at Costco and Dollar Tree: The second festival was moved lacking basic necessities such to the neighboring city of Vicente as food, water, education and Costco Guerrero (Villa de Zaachila) that healthcare. A ten-person team of has never held an evangelistic doctors, nurses, and volunteers Adult Vitamins outreach. The two festival sched- will minister for six days in medi- Children's Chewable Vitamins ules include BMX demonstrations, cal clinics, sharing God's love and (non-gummy) Tums musical bands, a children's play praying for each individual patient Tylenol area, dramas, and presentation of they treat. A meal prepared by Ibuprofen the Gospel message. Through all the women in local churches and of the logistical changes, frustra- served to more than 350 inmates Dollar Tree tions, disappointments, and at- will continue to open doors to tacks of the evil one, we are pray- those held in deplorable prison Hydrocortisone cream 1% ing that God will do a mighty work conditions. Hand-sewn garments Fungal cream (Athletes Foot in the hearts of the people. We are provided by the wonderful RSA cream) asking for your prayers concerning Sewing Team will be distributed to Anti-itch cream unity among local church pastors, meet the very basic physical needs Muscle rub Eye solution (Visine) a spirit of cooperation, and an all- of the poorest children. important vision for reaching the This list can be used to share lost. Please continue to pray for the with friends, church groups or RSA team as they raise support, organizations to solicit support July 20 kicks off a delightful week travel and minister, for the many for our future mission trips. of celebration with parades, tradi- people who will hear the Good Please bring any medical dona- tional dance competitions, colorful News, and for the strategic follow- tions to the RSA office. costumes, street bands, theatrical up that will happen after the festi- presentations, native foods, craft vals. Thank you! all our stress and worries, God had These local outreach events, where Our team returned on May 12 from other plans! a believer brings a friend to a non- an amazing mission to Italy, Bulgaria, threatening environment, such as Macedonia, and Greece. In total, Just prior to one of the outreach din- a restaurant, have proven to be the our road-weary team traveled to and ners, a pastor told me, "Reid, I have most effective evangelism strategy at spoke at 39 events in four countries to confess I didn't think anyone would this time in Europe. Follow-up is so over 11 days. More than 800 people show up. But look what God did. The important and we make every effort to gave their lives to Jesus! The Bible place is packed and many people assimilate every new believer. At each says in Acts 4:12, "Salvation is found gave their lives to Jesus!" of the 39 events, new believers were in no one else for there is no other given a New Testament and invited by name under heaven given to men by In Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria, the churches a pastor to a new-believers meeting which we must be saved." came together in unity to reach their the following week, where they can city for Jesus for the first time in 15 get connected relationally to a local Nearly every event was attended by years. Local pastor, Anatolie Cernii, church and grow in their new faith! more people than expected. At one wrote us after our event that night: "I event, more than twice the number of just wanted to thank you on behalf of I had the honor of preaching the people attended than we anticipated. all the believers in town for this op- Gospel in Rome and also stood in the Praise God, we didn't have to turn portunity to bring friends to a decision. footsteps of the Apostle Paul on Mars anyone away. Some of the events We have had 48 response cards, and Hill in Athens, Greece. While there, I were attended by up to 80% unbeliev- was humbled as I thought about all the ers and nearly 50% of those unbeliev- Christ-followers that went before me, ers made decisions for Christ! We are 39 EVENTS who lost their lives for the Gospel. It still excited about what God accom- truly is an honor to proclaim the Good plished! 4 COUNTRIES News of Jesus! Before the trip, we faced numer- It takes a team to deliver the Good ous challenges in coordinating and 11 DAYS News of Jesus Christ to the ends scheduling. We had to deal with of the earth. I am thankful for our many issues that are not uncom- 800 DECISIONS ministry partners in this outreach: mon, but collectively made, for what John Grant with Luis Palau Associa- Luis Palau's European director, John FOR CHRIST tion, Richard and Ginger Hamlet with Grant, calls the most difficult mission Global Ministries Foundation, and in his 15 years. We had churches Christina Jarvie. This week I've been pull out of the mission because they 27 mentioned that they prayed to fol- reflecting on Romans 15:5-6, which felt other churches were going to low Jesus. I am still amazed at what says,"May the God who gives endur- "steal their sheep." Our Macedonian God is doing!" I commented to Anato- ance and encouragement give you a director resigned a month before the lie that it must be good to be able to spirit of unity among yourselves as start of the trip. There were political relax after all the planning that went you follow Christ Jesus, so that with demonstrations in Skopje, Macedonia. into the event. He replied, "Brother, one heart and mouth you may glorify Everything pointed to fewer people the work has just begun; we now have the God and Father of our Lord Jesus attending our events, with likely fewer 27 names to follow up on, starting Christ." Thank you for making this decisions being made. But in spite of tomorrow!" mission possible. - Reid

see our web site for trip photos: reidsaunders.org/media/pictures munities. The families are not only Dessert Benefit a Success Inspired by given hope for their future, but $30,000 Matching Grant Met they find the love of Christ through Love and Gaby and her team. Compassion By: Carmen Saunders Izabell didn't want any presents for her seventh birthday. All she wanted was for her friends to “Sowing Generously for a Gener- each bring a pair of shoes to give ous Harvest” was the theme for the to children who live at a dump April evening event at Keizer Civic in Guatemala. Izabell is a first Center emceed by Seth Beuchley. grader at Salem Academy Elemen- Nearly 300 guests gathered to hear tary School. That day at Salem Academy, a the latest news and ministry up- little girl caught the vision and dates from RSA Executive Director In the Spring of 2014, Andrea Lau- was inspired by Gaby's compas- Brett Butcher; introductions and rita and I gave a missions presen- sion and love to rescue kids from recognitions from Paul Null, Op- tation to the students about Gaby poverty with the love of Jesus. erations and Development Director; Munoz's ministry, Faith Seeds. Izabell's dream is to someday be a and inspirational message about Gaby and her team minister to 430 missionary like Gaby. But for now planting the Good News seed from children and their families who she is happy to make a difference President of RSA, Reid Saunders. live and work in several dumps in with a birthday request... and so Guatemala. Faith Seeds provides for Izabell's seventh birthday, a a private Christian education and box full of shoes was collected and The room took on a rustic farm after-school programs in their com- sent back with Gaby to the children appearance with the addition of a eagerly awaiting some new shoes. barn-wood backdrop, farming tools and seed packet decor. All of this We first met Gaby in 2009 when was to reinforce the idea that every- Reid Saunders Association trav- one has a spiritual gift and role in eled to Xela. Since then, Gaby has the planting of the seed, watering, joined us as an interpreter when- feeding, and final harvest of souls, ever teams travel to Guatemala. for the Kingdom. We enjoy working with her and have the privilege of partnering A $30,000 matching gift opportu- with Gaby's ministry. nity was announced and met that evening by generous friends and For more information about supporters of the ministry. Our Gaby and Faith Seeds, visit: sincere thanks to all who made this faithseedsguatemala.com wonderful evening possible!

Left: Izabell and her mom Nicole with donated shoes. Top: Young girl working in recycle business. Above: Gaby with three children rescued from poverty. partner with the local churches to side influences. This outreach is More than 50 years of strict reach the lost. RSA is building a primarily to the port city Yangon, military and Buddhist control have team of volunteers that will min- Myanmar but will also include a left Myanmar isolated and closed ister through music, drama, medi- secondary outreach to Chaing Mai, to the rest of the world. The Myan- cine, and humanitarian aid. This is Thailand. mar culture has changed very little a historic opportunity for Western- since the British and their mis- ers and Christians to conduct an Please prayerfully consider joining sionaries were removed from the evangelistic outreach festival in a our team. We know God is moving region. Despite widespread per- region traditionally closed to out- in the region. Do you want to be a secution, the Christian church is part of this historic change? unified, committed, and has grown numerically to become a reason We are accepting applications for hope in Myanmar. now. The first informational meet- ing is Sunday, July 12, 1:00 - 3:00 There are so many physical and PM at New Hope Foursquare spiritual needs in this region, Church in Salem. but there are numerous ways to

Will you join us November 10 -24, 2015 in Yangon, Myanmar

During the three days prior to the Cordoba, Argentina - September 14-22, 2015 youth rally, the team will be pre- senting the Gospel at high schools and universities. Also, the team will hold a breakfast for profes- sionals and businessmen where the Good News of Christ will be shared. In addition, a pastors' breakfast has been planned to give pastors an opportunity to come together and pray for the youth in their city.

The youth rally will take place at Plaza Velez Sarsfield located by the campus of the National Univer- sity of Cordoba, which is the sec- ond largest university in Argentina.

The main goal of all of these events is to give the local youth This event is being organized by a Cordoba is the second largest city an alternative fun and safe envi- group of local pastors in Cordoba, in Argentina and is the hub of sev- ronment - a place where they can Argentina, in coordination with en major universities. As a univer- experience a rewarding life with Andrew Palau and Reid Saunders sity city, Cordoba has one of the Christ, and to learn that true hap- Association. The main objective of youngest populations in Argentina piness and love is only found in this event is to reach high school, and an attractive, but destructive a relationship with Christ. Please college, and university students for nightlife scene with young people pray for these students and the Jesus Christ. partying most of the night. success of this outreach. PO Box 4 275 - Salem, Oregon 97302

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... the fields are ripe for harvest. John 4:35

Reid's Corner ...... page 3 Oaxaca, Mexico ...... page 4 Southern Europe ...... page 5 Izabell's Gift ...... page 6 Myanmar/Argentina ...... page 7

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Cover photo: Gypsy woman listens to gospel presentation in Skopje, Macedonia. Back cover: Dinner guests at outreach event in Rome, May, 2015.