World
Missionary Press, Inc.
2010 May - Vision Letter
ONE SATURDAY in late February 2010, the ground in central
Chile began to shake. A massive earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 and
lasting 90 seconds turned buildings and lives upside down and triggered a
tsunami which destroyed several coastal towns. Things that were counted on as
reliable and lasting were gone. Nothing was the same. Aftershocks brought new
fears of tsunami and destruction.
Three years earlier, one Tuesday in
March 2007, a group of distributors met in Santiago, Chile, to share testimonies
about the effectiveness of WMP booklets and impress on their visitors from World
Missionary Press the urgent need for more booklets. Many of these people
had traveled more than 200 miles from the city of Concepcion to be part of the
planning for future distribution in Chile. WMP's new national coordinator for
Chile was
introduced, and long-time distributors from
Concepcion pledged to help establish a centralized location to provide a
continuing supply for that region.
Earthquakes are not uncommon in Chile.
Buildings are designed to withstand the earth's tremors. Yet when the shaking
came, it left immense need and devastation. But the preaching of the gospel is
unhindered in Chile. Street preachers can be seen in Santiago. A history of
revival from the early 20th century is still honored by churches throughout the
land.
Yet millions of people in Chile are in spiritual want and face eternal
devastation without the truth of the gospel. In his report from Concepcion,
WMP's national coordinator Victor Stuardo writes, "Chile must return to God
in repentance. We haven't kept His Word, and we have worshiped that which is not
God. Lord, in this day give us strength to connect people to Christ."
Through his work with Every Home for
Christ, Victor Stuardo has organized house-to-house distribution of literature, relying
heavily on large quantities of WMP booklets. Sometimes there is an open door
and an open heart. On one occasion, a man was visiting his mother's
house when someone stopped at her door to share a booklet and the story of
Jesus. He stood back from the door, listening from a distance. When he came
closer, the visitor spoke to him personally about his need for a Savior. That
day he and his mother accepted the Lord Jesus Christ.
Another Christian worker, assigned to
share booklets in the subways and on the city's busy streets, reported that
sometimes people don't accept the booklets, or are indifferent. A bank worker
saw the booklet and said, "I don't need that stuff." The distributor
feels that "the important thing is to keep working, keep preaching, and
going to the people. There is a tremendous need everywhere." This
testimony came before the earth shook, and security vanished into the sea. Today
people in Chile are acknowledging their need.
Brother Armando was assigned to share Scripture booklets in a nursing home.
When he entered, he could see many old men and women seated at round tables,
silent and sad. His team greeted them, gave them God's Word, and prayed over
them. They were so happy that someone was concerned with their
spiritual well being. Most of the 30 senior citizens prayed that day to
receive the Lord Jesus as Savior. Brother Armando ends his report,
"That evening I went back home with a full heart and a joyful spirit. I
thanked the Lord for being His servant and to have the honor to extend His
kingdom."
It is this love for the Lord and love
for their fellow countrymen that has led hundreds of distributors to rely on WMP
booklets for many, many years. WMP is preparing another 40-ft. container for
distribution in Chile. Workers are asking how soon it will arrive because
they have very little left from the previous shipment, and the need is urgent.
Scenes all along the streets show
broken buildings and broken roads. Trucks and cars are tossed around like toys.
The structures will be rebuilt. New walls, new streets, new houses. But only
God can mend a broken 
life.
"Jose was a drug addict,
alcoholic and homeless. He was always swearing, being violent, throwing stones
at the neighbors' houses - a real trouble-maker. No one wanted to be close to
him, and often he spent time at the police station. His closest friends used
drugs as well, and all of them 
[had
been] kicked out of their homes. The families couldn't take it anymore. One day
Jose ended up in jail. A Christian policeman spoke to him about Jesus. Jose
gave himself to Jesus, and his life was transformed in an instant. Today his
friends and family cannot believe what God has done in Jose's life. They made a
big celebration for him."
Only God can fix a broken life. Only
God can shine hope into darkness. Only God can give strength where there is only
weakness.
God bless you in your daily faith walk with Him. May you and your loved ones
find real joy as you pray and give toward the cause of reaching precious people
with healing and hope from God's wonderful Word.
Your friends in Christ,
Jay and Vicky Benson
P.S. God uses His Word to heal, to bring hope, to strengthen the weak. Your investment in producing and shipping the next container load to Chile will have great impact on thousands of souls. Every $20 will touch 500 people with God's Word. A $500 gift will reach 12,500 people.
Urgent Need for Printing in China
World Missionary Press is still looking to the Lord for designated funds to
finance urgently needed printings of WMP topical Scripture booklets and
Bible-study booklets in China. The opportunities for such printings are almost
limitless. These printings will be done through independent networks, each
producing material for their own evangelists and churches. Churches in China are
experiencing tremendous growth and are looking for assistance only in providing
the extensive amount of evangelism and teaching tools needed to strengthen new
believers as well as to share Christ where He is not yet known. They shine in
the face of all obstacles and ask only for the tools to continue.
[A gift of $100 can reach 2,950
Chinese with the good news. A $1,000 investment can reach 29,500 Chinese with
the way to forgiveness and eternal life. $31,400 could provide one million
booklets, strategically reaching villagers through China.]
Literature for Bible School in Democratic Republic
of Congo
A long-time friend of one of WMP's
bindery workers was recently introduced to WMP Scripture booklets. He took
samples with him on a trip to the Bible school in Adi, Democratic Republic of
Congo, where he and his wife had served. They were enthusiastic, asking how they
could receive a supply for their students to use in their regular outreach on
the streets of the surrounding towns and villages. WMP is gladly sending a
pallet (246 boxes) of booklets in nine languages. We are networking with
Samaritan's Purse to have this material delivered with one of their shipments.
[Each box with 520 Scripture booklets
costs about $20.00. Your gift can reach people in the Democratic Republic of
Congo with the message of God's love.]
Maritime Ministry in Malta
A maritime ministry on the island nation of Malta in the Mediterranean Sea
recently discovered WMP Scripture booklets. Now their leadership is asking for
WMP Bible-study booklets for the Bible-study leaders that are established on
various ships. "Thank you for your service which makes our work easier and
more real."
[Sailors from many nations can be reached with the gospel through your involvement. Every dollar helps. Every gift counts.]
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