To our Esteemed Friends of the ministry,

          Receive our warmest appreciation for the friendship and confidence that you continue to deposit in Pat and I and our Mike Black Ministries staff.  It is our greatest desire that God helps you to overcome whatever is hindering the spiritual breakthrough that you need for your life.  We are with you 100%.

Mike and Pat.

News:

          In June, the opportunity arose to visit several Pastors in the States with whom we have had long term relations.  My time with them was very fulfilling for me.  It was precious to be with men of God who are still running the race and persevering for the prize.

          To all of our Pastor friends in the United States, Pat and I send our deepest love and thoughts of encouragement.  Keep up the good work.

          In July, we had the privilege of hosting two short term mission groups from East Coast Christian Center, Merrit Island, Florida.

Here are some details:

          Our first group came to Guatemala to visit and distribute some 2600 lbs. of food to 300 families in a refugee camp.  These people are the survivors of a mammoth mudslide that buried 1000 people alive during a hurricane that passed through Guatemala about 3 years ago.  Here are photos.

        Apart from that work of love, the church family of East Coast Christian Center purchased and collected 500 pairs of new shoes for our newest children’s outreach in the remote mountains of Guatemala.  Here are some photos.  Continue…

          Apart from that work of love, we worked with our kids and ministered a lot of hugs and gave them special attention.

If you would like to download our full August 2008 Update, please, clic this link ~ Update August 2008 

We speak a blessing over you, and thank you for your friendship.

Here are some fresh fotos of some of our work here in Guatemala that we thought you’d like to see.

This is Pastor Kevin Kerr, from Covenant Word Church, Key West, FL, and Erik, his son, trying their hand at hairstyling in our newest children’s project in El Rejón.

Easter “Splash” for the Sunday School kids at the Revival Center Church, Guatemala.

Going to work: This foto shows the way to our new Revival Center Church in Piedra Ancha, Guatemala. This is an unreached are for the Gospel. I wish you could see this place for yourself.

          Well, thanks for taking a look. Please remember us. We have an awesome work with a deep foundation. Your prayers, comments and any financial help would be so appreciated.

Love,

Mike and Pat Black.

Download the full update by clicking this link ~ Update April 2008

  As it is our custom, we would like to bless you and always let you know how much we appreciate you and your friendship with us.

  Missions and missionaries are a vital segment of God’s global plan for all people.  Your mission field is just outside the door of your house; my mission field is in the middle of Central America, where Pat and I, including so many of you, have helped us to:

• a) Establish God’s plans in this region of the world,
• b) Execute God’s strategies,
• c) Destroy the works of the enemy and
• d) Build new leaders and workers to carry on God’s mission.

            All Christians need a deeper understanding and conviction of how John 3:16 reveals what:

• a) God provided for world missions,
• b) Jesus provided for world missions,
• c) All missionaries on the foreign field provide for world missions,

            and how all Christians should be mindful of participating in this vital segment of God’s global plans for all people in one way or another.

            I see this as an awesome opportunity to extend your spiritual sphere, influence and purpose of the Christian life through giving, praying and connecting your revelation of missions and the missionary with God’s plans for the world.

            In conclusion, please receive this editorial as a spiritual means to help you grow even more as one of God’s chosen.  We must work together.

Mike Black
Have a great Easter!

To download the full newsletter, press this link ~ Update March 2008