Abegg ELL: News From Latin America amidst Covid-19

Join us in prayer for Ministry in Latin America amid covid-19 We pray that you are safe and healthy during this time of trial for our planet. Please let us know how we can be praying for you.  Lockdown in Central America & Caribbean Since the announcement of the Global Level 4 Travel Advisory ("Avoid all international travel"); we've worked with our missionaries throughout Central America and the Caribbean to decide whether it's best to "shelter in place" or if they needed to move quickly to relocate. Most are set up for the long haul in their host countries and are riding out the storm in their usual communities. We had to relocate a few due to being in a high-risk category or anticipating an end to their assignment in the next few months or even missionary kids who couldn't get flights back to US schools after a longer than anticipated visit with family.  Thankfully most are where they need to be now and those who had to return to the US are able to continue some aspect of their work online from their quarantine sites. As Regional Leaders, Claudia and I have had some amazing meetings with other leaders from every part of the world including Asia, Africa and Europe. It's been sobering to hear the firsthand reports of what this virus is doing, yet faith building to see how the Church is responding in times of crisis and direct physical danger. Please join us in praying for God's people to "Be His Church" during this time of global uncertainty and trial.  A quote by Dane C. Ortlund has encouraged me this week on being His Church wherever we are: "When the economy is tanking, opportunities to surprise our neighbors with our confidence and joy because of the gospel surge forward. Now is the time to be outside more, to be loving more, to be hospitable more. Love stands out strongest when it is least expected, rarest, but needed most." Join Us in Prayer Pray that Central America & Caribbean countries would be spared the brunt of this sickness.  Pray for understanding of the need for social isolation in a part of the world that is extremely communal by nature.  Pray that rural communities that don't have access to mainstream healthcare available in larger cities would be spared. Pray for San Jose, Costa Rica and other parts of Central America experiencing drought, water rationing and planned "shut-offs" sometimes up to 8 hrs. a day during a time when water is vital for sanitation.  Pray for protection and provision for missionaries and nationals throughout the region and worldwide. This from missionaries in Honduras: "I counted meats and veggies yesterday, and we have enough for 2 weeks still (bought a hunk of pig the other day from a neighbor, have local cows for milk, etc). The chickens seem sick but we found a nest today with 6 eggs & that gives us breakfast!" Thank God for His presence in every corner of every pueblo and city throughout this world and that His promises hold true.  In the words of Paul: "Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." -Phil 4 How Can We Pray for You?: As I mentioned, we're praying for God's mercy, protection and guidance to be over each of our prayer and financial supporters. Please let us know how we can pray more specifically and effectively for you. It's our privilege and pleasure to do so and helps us keep up on how each of you is doing. Send us a note and let us know.  God bless! Join Our Team   Prayer Team  If you're reading this, you're in, so keep praying! Also... we'd love to hear from you. Let us know how we can be praying whether through an email or connect with us on What'sApp. Our work is 100% funded through donors like yourself. If you aren't already part of our financial team,  Give Online UWM-Missionary Support Page   Give via US Mail  Mail check with accompanying note stating: "For the Abegg Family" to: 205 Regency Executive Park Dr. Suite 430, Charlotte, NC 28217 Give Via Phone Dial 800-825-5896 and talk to a very helpful person! In His Hands / En Sus manos; Kevin S. Abegg UWM/LAM Regional Leader Central America & Caribbean