Different cultures, different lanuages, One God

Morning Star Ranch (a World Impact Conference/Camp center) was the site of our first-ever regional women’s retreat. 70 ladies and 7 babies who needed to come with their moms came from St. Louis, Dallas, and Wichita. This video gives you a glimpse of how God moved in the women that World Impact ministers to.  Women's Retreat Video

April Update

Dear Friends and Family,

Every month, I look forward to meeting with our area-board members. I love being able to talk with them about developments and challenges in the ministry. This month, we were not only able to walk them through updates, but we had them come down to the center and hear testimonies from people affected by the ministry of World Impact-Dallas.

Our first testimony came from a young man who has been mentored by Glen Banks. He has known Glen for about nine years, and Glen has been with him through many life changes. He said that Glen has been a father figure to him since his own father has been absent his whole life. He expressed to the board members that Glen was able to help him stay out of gangs and drugs and keep him from making bad life decisions. After talking with us about the book of the Bible he was reading, he expressed his desire to become a police officer so that he can help bring justice to the world. After I heard that, I praised the Lord, because we have students who now want to minister in their city. Our second testimony was from a young mother who is active in our Spanish-speaking church plant, Iglesia del Maestro. In previous years, she has attended Iglesia del Maestro and other similar churches. Out of all the churches she visited, she said that Iglesia del Maestro made her feel welcomed and accepted; she has been a faithful attender ever since. Not only is she a faithful member, she is now taking her faith to the next step by attending The Urban Ministry Institute (TUMI). She is involved in the children’s ministry and wants to be equipped to lead children to Christ. She went to World Impact-Dallas’ first TUMI graduation in November and was inspired. She said she cannot wait until she can gradate and be a part of the ceremony.

How awesome is our God! These are just two examples of how World Impact empowers the urban poor. When you think about us this month, please be in prayer about:

1. Our staff: Pray for ways we walk alongside the families that our missionaries work with to evangelize and disciple. Pray for safety, discernment, and wisdom from the Lord.

2. Our families: Pray that they seek God and strive to serve Him.

3. Our board members: Pray for wisdom as they help guide our ministry. We are grateful for their enthusiasm and encouragement.

Thank you for taking the time to read this update. I appreciate your support, encouragement, and prayers. I could not do what I do without you.

In Him,

Lacey Arteaga