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Ministry Partners!
Acts 2:4 "And all of them were filled with the Holy Spirit."
The early church had no church buildings, no Bibles, no automobiles, no planes, no trains, no television, no radio. Yet they turned their world "upside down" for Christ. They instituted a spiritual revolution simply because they were filled with the Spirit.
Billy Graham - Unto the Hills
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Psalm 25:3 - 5 "Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me Your paths: Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation and my hope in in you all day long."
 We thank God for our safe arrival back in the United States and the wonderful reception those we love have given to us while transitioning.
Josiah, Abigail and Sarah have been excited to play with all the toys they put away over six months ago. We have had the privilege to speak in three different places about the work God is doing in our lives.
We have already seen how God has been providing for us and directing us into many ministry doors that will lead us down the narrow road in the furtherance of the Kingdom of God.
We ask for your prayers as we move into new, unchartered territory for the Lord while we are here in America. There is a deep hunger and searching in peoples hearts for Jesus and we pray that everywhere we go we will be all that God asks us to be for people.
Pray for us as we navigate prayer times, helping people in need, discipling, marriage counseling, and sharing with others about how God has touched our lives. These are all ways we look forward to being used as clay vessels in the service of the Lord.
We want to challenge each of you in this next season of 2008 to fully embrace all the Lord has planned for you and your families. Let's continue to reach out to a lost and dying world that needs a relationship with Jesus. In your obedience to the voice of the Lord you will find the greatest rewards in serving Him.
We are blessed and thankful to be able to serve the Lord as a family, wherever we are in the world, living by faith.
The Lord told me clearly in June of 2007- you minister to the people and I will provide for you financially.
Blessings,
Todd Horton
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Ministry Opportunities in Italy
Pray with us.
Rose and I ask your prayers as some opportunities have been brought to us in reference to the country of Italy. We are currently praying about Todd taking a trip in the next few weeks to investigate the opportunities that are there to expand the ministry of TBGM.
Todd would be gone for 7 - 10 days listening to the Lord in relationship to the furtherance of the will of God for TBGM and it's potential operations in Italy.
 We know that the Lord is doing wonderful things and we want don't want to miss anything He may have for us as we make disciples of all Nations baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
This first trip would be the opportunity to investigate what God is doing and the leadings He is giving us throught the empowering of the Spirit.
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Return to Ukraine
 TBGM is preparing to return to Ukraine in the near future and continue with ministry opportunities that the Lord is putting on my heart. The short term trip would involve the areas of evangelism, discipleship, and concrete physical needs that people are needing to help the Kingdom of God expand.
The people of Ukraine are dealing with things that seem unimaginable to the Western mind. Yet in the midst of these trials, those who have found a relationship with God are truly joyful. As I heard the stories of unbelievers and believers you can see the need for how being restored to God is the most important decision any of us can make.
 Praying for people's healing, both physical and spiritual, we watched people repent of their sins and turn to the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Speaking in a church I was able to greet them from Israel and bring the message full circle. It affirms the purposes and plans God is unfolding in our lives.
As the Lord lays it on your heart to donate to the upcoming trip to Ukraine it will be a blessing to take the life changing Love of God to these people.
We are currently putting together items to ship into Ukraine so they will be available to us on the ground when we arrive.
I would like to take in $1,000.00 or more this time as the Lord leads to help expand the Kingdom of God in Vinnitsa
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Book Resources
We are currently in the process of gathering resources for Bibles and books that will help people grow in their faith. Rose and I have already begun a book list. We would like to get these Bibles and books into peoples hands who desperately need continued reinforcement and direction from the Lord in their lives. If you would like to partner with us in this area of discipling people we would appreciate your prayer and financial support. |
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Prayer and Praise Corner
Praise Report:
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Safe traveling mercies back to the USA
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Great Passover Seder dinner with 46 people present
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Speaking opportunities sharing what God is doing through us.
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Health of the Children
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Continued development of TBGM Website
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Divine opportunities to share the Gospel and encourage believers to walk deeper with the Lord.
Prayer Requests:.
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Todd's trip to Los Angeles May 3 - 9th to work on the Harvest School of Evangelism and other meetings that have been scheduled.
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Loving, Firm, and Relational book has gone to editing for the book proposal. Pray for God's glory to be revealed to the editor.
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Rose's preparation for the TBGM Women's retreat June 6-8.
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Several Grant proposals that are being decided.
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Operational Budget provision.
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Discipleship coaching that we are currently involved with.
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Opportunities to minister to people all around us.
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TBGM Passover Dinner
We had a wonderful time sharing in the Passover Dinner on Friday April 19th. We enjoyed great food, fun, fellowship and an opportunity to reflect on the meal that Jesus partook with His disciples the night that He was betrayed. The children had a story and craft time. The table was set with the elements that remind us of who Christ was and how He fulfilled the ancient symbols passed on from one generation to the next. |
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Women's Retreat
A change in retreat information! Both retreats will be for new participants!
Location: Penuel Ridge Retreat Center Ashland City, TN, 45 minutes from Nashville
Dates: June 6-7 (Friday/Saturday) and June 7-8 (Saturday/Sunday)
Cost: $70 (includes overnight accommodations and 3 meals)
If you want to travel from out of town you could stay for both nights for an additional $35.
These retreats are designed to give women the opportunity to have 24 hours away from the hustle and bustle of life and quiet themselves before the Lord.
Space is limited so reserve a spot early. Deposit of $35 required. You can mail a check or use the paypal link on the Support Page. Scholarships are available.
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Tour Israel
You may be interested in a tour of Israel and now is the time to consider the options. We are able to assist people with a tour of the Holy Land on a smaller scale rather than the large tours.
We tailor fit the tour around the interests that you may have in Israel. (footsteps of Jesus, Israel History, Old Testament or New Testament Journeys, etc.)
If you are interested in coming to Israel in 2008 please feel free to call us at 615-332-9152 or email us at info@tbgrace.org.
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Speaking Engagements
We would consider it a privilege to visit your church or organization and share with you what the Lord has been teaching us. During our time each day with the Lord He has taught us about faith, the importance of His Word, how to rest in Him, being patient in waiting, relationships and other topics. The importance of Israel in todays season of life and society is also on our hearts.
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