"But the angel said to them, 'Don't be afraid, for look, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people: today a Savior, who is Messiah the Lord, was born for you in the city of David. This will be the sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in snugly cloth and lying in a manger." Luke 2:11-12

Hi Everyone!


I want to take this opportunity to wish you and your families a very special Christmas focused on the true reason for this season! May the peace and truth of Jesus reign in your hearts and homes this Christmas and always!!! 

I also want to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for your encouragement, prayers, and support for De Rey Ministries over these last 7 months!!! Your presence in my life and your friendship are a blessing to me for which I am truly grateful!!!


As 2009 comes to a close, I am humbly reminded of my desperate need for Jesus and His grace. I am reminded that anything of eternal value that takes place in and through my life, is only through Him by His grace, and certainly by no merit of my own. It is with this in mind, that I would like to share with you some of the ministry events that have taken place this year as a part of De Rey Ministries. 

Additionally, I am so excited this Christmas season, to be able to partner with my parents in a ministry effort that they are spear-heading to provide a water well for children in a Sudanese orphanage!

Please see the note, link, and photos below from my mother Lourdes, and prayerfully consider if you might be involved in this exciting opportunity through prayer, giving, or in any other way!

2009 De Rey Ministry Events and Partnerships:

- Cuba :This June, myself and  a group of friends, many from University Baptist Church in Miami, took a trip to Cuba where we had the chance to partner with a local church in Havanna that is doing amazing work to impact the world for the Kingdom of God!

-Hong Kong, China: This July, I took a  trip to Hong Kong, where we had the chance to partner with "Inner City Ministries" to provide a dance workshop for young girls in Hong Kong. I along with my mom, also had the opportunity to serve as a part of the Brentwood Baptist Church team to Hong Kong, as they hosted a Vacation Bible School for many Nepalese children and other children in Hong Kong.

-Vince Wallace-Peru: This fall we had an opportunity to partner with and pray for Vince Wallace as he journeyed to Peru to investigate the start of a clothing project that could potentially be a tremendous blessing to those in the local Peruvian communities and around the world! For more information on this project, or to get involved, please visit http://www.silverhillimages.com/peru/page5/page5.html

De Rey Ministries Junior Dance Company: This fall, we began the  De Rey Ministries Junior Dance Company in Franklin, a group of girls ages 8-17 that meet each week to work on choreography and to use the gifts and talents that God has given them in the area of dance to share Christ's truth and love with others! The vision for this Junior Company is to be a place where young girls are encouraged to grow both spiritually in their relationship with Jesus, as well as artistically and creatively as they become more intimate with the Creator! These young ladies had their first opportunity to perform together in the community on December 12th at the Brentwood Baptist Church Christmas Concert as well as on December 20th in both of the Brentwood Baptist Church morning services in Brentwood, TN!


It is my hope and desire that in the coming year, De Rey Ministries will continue to grow in God's purposes!!! Please pray that God would have His way with this effort and would accomplish His purposes through it! If you would like more information on the ministry or would like to become more involved, please visit www.derey.net. 

Again, I thank you with all of my heart for your support this year!!! 
I very much look forward to seeking the Lord for His direction, and seeing how the He leads in the coming days and months!

May you and your families have a very blessed Christmas and New Year!!! 

Please take a moment to read the note from my mom below, and to view the photos regarding the Sudan Water Project! 

Thank you!!!!

Because of HIM,

Lynette Villa de Rey
www.derey.net


Dear Friends, Relatives  & Colleagues,
 
First of all, thanks for giving me a few minutes of your time to read this important message .
 
Imagine living without family or clean water? That’s the reality for 120 children at St.  Bartholomew's orphanage. I found out about their predicament through my friend Jose Nunez, a selfless young man who has been doing humanitarian work in Sudan for years.  Jose has contracted malaria 8 times during his time in Sudan but he keeps going back because his struggles are nothing compared to the daily plight  of these children.
 
After hearing  the anecdotes and seeing the  precious faces , my heart was stirred to join him in this journey by helping him drill a well (bore hole) for these precious children. The lack of clean water affects their health and their every day existence.
 
The  organization that drills the wells will be in this remote area of Sudan in January. This water project consists of a bore hole  with  electric pump powered by existing solar panels, an elevated water holding tank and plumbing to the surrounding buildings. The cost of the project is $20,000 USD but CH Global has a donor who will match our contribution, thus we have to raise $10,000  by January 10, 2010 in order to provide these children and their community with the gift of clean water. I believe that together we can do it.
 
Please  check out the link below, attached brochure & picture as well as Jose’s email at the bottom to get a glimpse of the situation.  
 
www.tobybrooks.com/WaterProject/
 
PLEASE DON'T STOP HERE. There are 2 ways to give.
 
·                   You can send your tax deductible contribution through Horse Tamer Ministry, 3915 Toledo St., Coral Gables, FL 33134. My husband  Sal and I guarantee that every penny raised will go to this project. Visit www.HorseTamerMinistry.org
 
·                   You can make  a tax deductible credit card contribution online through www.chglobal.org (enter  "water for Sudan" in the comment area).  CH Global is the organization  partnering with Jose as he serves the people of Sudan & other countries.
 
Please feel free to call Jose, Sal or myself if you have any questions.  Our phone numbers  & email addresses are listed below.
Also, please share this information with your friends & family. We will notify everyone as soon as we reach our goal.
 
May you experience an abundant dose of God's blessings as you give  to those in need.
 
Lulu Landa
(305) 431-6484 Lulu llanda@med.miami.edu
(305) 491-9234 Sal horsetamer@bellsouth.net
(786) 380-6860 Jose jnunez@chglobal.org
 
Winston Churchill said, "We make a living through what we get, but we make a life through what we give."
 
 
-----Original Message-----
From: Jose Nunez [mailto:jnunez@chglobal.org]
Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 6:14 PM
To: Landa, Lourdes
Subject: Water for children in Sudan Africa
 
Hello Lourdes, Sal & Lianne,
 
It was great to see you the other evening and share some the profound anecdotes that occurred to me during my stay at the orphanage in Sudan, Africa.
 
As I mentioned to you, there are 120 children, 30 of which are newborns. While I lived with them I experienced many hardships and difficulties that originated mainly from an insufficiency of water. I remember medically treating children with severe infections on their skin and hair scalp, these infections were primarily provoked from the unsanitary environment they children were constantly subjected to. While I resided with them I had no choice but to consume the water that was available and as a result contracted gastrointestinal parasites several times, which were found in large quantities in the water that they have no choice, but to consume.
 
Though there was never a minute of physical respite while living and sharing struggles with them, our pain and suffering was constantly alleviated by the faithful support that CH Global offered. CH Global is an organization that financially supports the orphanage. The children's nutrition, shelter and well being undoubtedly depend on the constant support from CH Global, but due to their large involvement with the children, CH Global is now having limitations when it comes to providing sufficient clean water. This is the reason why I write to you today.
 
Taking into account all the expenses, labor and materials, the total cost of the water project is 20k USD. This project will assure that all the children have clean and potable water. I am encouraged by your desire to be a part of this beautiful cause. Below are multiple links to websites that contain photographs which portray the beautiful lives and faces of the children. I hope to hear from you soon.
 
Truly yours,
Jose
www.tobybrooks.com/WaterProject/
www.chglobal.org
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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