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TheHagermans

November, 2012

Ken,Christie,Camille,&Caroline Encarnacin,Paraguay

**We dedicate this newsletter to the memory of our precious prayer partner, Dan Luff. He consistently contacted us through email to ask about our specific needs, and to remind us he was taking them to the throne. We take comfort in imagining him rejoicing with the Savior he adored and served faithfully, and we know that he is receiving a reward for the important part he played in mission work around the world.

A Stormy Spring!

GreetingsfromParaguay,whereweare having tons of springtime storms and lotsofexcitement. Acoupleofweeksago,hurricaneforce windsblewthrough,bringingdownsigns and trees and houses, leaving several dead, many injured, and thousands of homesacrossParaguaydestroyed. Strong electrical storms have contin ued throughout October, and the locals tell us they dont remember a time when there have been so many fierce storms,soclosetogether. Many here ask us about Hurricane Sandy,andthey tellus theyarepraying forthoseaffectedbythismassivestorm.
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We have been meeting more and more young people around town, and we are thrilledwhentheydropbythehouse(see picturebelow,center). Becauseofalltherain,everyoneseemsto be very active on the few dry days falling between the storms. Weve tried to take advantage of this by being at the plaza or the other hangout places, in order to meet new teens or touch base with those wevebeguntogettoknow. Wearefinallygettingtothepointwhere we are recognized when we walk down town, greeting and being greeted. Its amazingtowatch Godopendoorstonew relationshipsandconversationsaboutHim.
Th e Frisb e make e is a gre at new frien way to ds!

We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to us. 1 Thess 2:8
Prayer Focus:
Guidance in where to focus our ministry efforts in this new city, and that God goes before us preparing hearts. Healing and pain relief in Christies leg and hand. Good friends for the girls, and strategic contacts for us all. Financial provision for expenses in this area with a substantially higher cost-ofliving. Gods intervention in continuing legal battles and paperwork issues.

I cant share pictures with you from the local prison, but Ive been going there weekly to meet with a group of young people. There are currently 29 teenagers being held in one section of this prison, and between 5-20 of them meet with a group of us who show up each Friday, for songs, a Bible lesson, and a time of sharing. A door has recently opened for me to go one extra day per week to further disciple those who have made a decision to follow the Lord. I will accompany a music teacher, and after the time set aside for my spiritual teaching, she will work with them in whatever instruments we are able to provide for their use. Were now taking some classes to better equip ourselves to minister to these precious young people who are at a key turning point in their lives. They are very receptive to the Gospel and excited about the next phase of ministry, which should begin with the new school year, in February.

Ita Paso school / soup kitchen

One weekend in October, we had 13 visitors, including a few family members from the US and a couple of guys from our last town, Itaugua. The rains held off long enough for us to walk down to the river and enjoy the cool breezes, but in the fun, I fell and injured my thumb. X-rays and other tests showed that the ligament that holds the base of my thumb in joint with the bone at my wrist, broke in two. A specialist was called in to consult, and I was told that the only way to repair this ligament would be to operate and sew it back together. I called a trusted doctor in the capital for a third opinion, and we all agreed the best place for this was the capital city, Asuncion. 8 hours of driving, 3 doctors, blood work, and several x-rays later, no one could agree on the best course of action. Finally, the doctor we originally called suggested we put my hand and wrist in a cast, in the thumbs-up position. So any typos in this newsletter are officially blamed on the cast. :) Every few weeks, Ill need to go to the capital for a check-up, and if its still in place by mid-December, I may be able to avoid the surgery. Since theres already surgery scheduled for February, to finally remove the hardware store Im carrying around in my leg, wed appreciate your prayers that God supernaturally heals this injury that the specialist described as very rare. We know Hes able!!
Thank you again for helping us to minister in this beautiful country, which is only possible through your prayers, support, and giving. We cant explain how much your messages of encouragement and reminders that you are praying for us, really mean to our family. May God richly bless you for the part you play in the growth of His Kingdom in Paraguay! Your partners in the mission,

tap (tah PAY), n. a way or path (Guaran) Jesus said, I am the way.

Ken, Christie, Camille, and Caroline

--John 14:6

God bless you! Dios le bendiga!


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