August 2009
Vol 50
K URRLE Q’s Our commitment: To train and disciple Paraguayans to impact their nation for Christ.
Furlough Highlights We traveled through 14 states and Canada
We gave reports and Norberto finished a
and spoke in 12 churches and to 4 CMA
translation project and attended Expolit radio
chapters!
conference. Julie attended the Children of
We were given blankets, clothes,
computers, pre-tuned radios, Bibles and
Promise directors’ training and helped train new
even
missionaries in MVI’s orientation.
a
sewing
machine
to
take
back.
We had the privilege of attending the 100th anniversary of Church of God missions.
We also had some fun boating, fishing, bowling,
Norberto’s grandmother was presented in a
riding a train and going to the beach and zoo.
book about missionary women.
Timmy learned how to fish and how to ride a
We were
named “Alumni of the Year” for the seminary
bike this summer. He lost his fear of the water
and we had the opportunity to share at the
and enjoyed spending time with his U.S. family.
Sunday service about life as missionaries. fruitful!
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Prayer Focus
Connect
• Norberto & Julie Kurrle
That we will be able to raise the funds ($3791) still needed for the generator.
Radio Alternativa
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Obligado, Itapua, Paraguay
For Norberto’s class on Acts and the life of Paul that he started teaching in Posadas, Argentina last week.
Tel: 595-717-20306
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Skype ID: kurrles
Julie’s starting a Beth Moore Bible study on faith this week!
Internet phone: 765-997-1709
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For our spiritual, physical and emotional health as we dive deep into ministry here!
Email:
[email protected] Blog: kurrles.blogspot.com
Praise
You can send financial support to: Missionary Ventures Intl. *Kurrles* 5144 S Orange Ave.
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to everyone who hosted us. •
Orlando, FL 32809
We had a fantastic furlough! Thank you We are so happy to hear good reports of how the work went on so well without us!
Or give online: www.mvi.org/giving.html (Kurrles) Also Serving as SAMS with Global Missions and the Church of God Ministries, Anderson, IN
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We sold our truck and bought a newer car.
Change is in the Air
Dedicate it to the Lord! Lord!
After seven years as serving as director of
When we dedicated our 1988 “Blue Cruiser”
stepping down from that leadership role to
to the Lord’s service in 2002, we had no
focus more of his time and energy into
idea that we would transport hundreds of
planning and preparing for the Leadership
people to youth and pastors retreats, visit
Training School we hope to begin in 2011. He
countless families and even save lives by
will continue his popular morning show from
driving people to the hospital when there
7-8 a.m. Monday-Friday and will serve in a
were no ambulances to be found. Usually
public relations capacity, but our primary
cars depreciate in value.
focus will be transitioning into education.
However, God’s
Radio Alternativa FM 92.7, Norberto is
economy isn’t the same as the world’s. We
Pastor Renato Lanzarine will replace Norberto
sold our car for $2300 more than we
as director. We are very excited about this
bought it for and with 200,000 more miles.
change and believe that the radio will make an
We are learning that what we dedicate to
even bigger impact! More to come....
the Lord continues to multiply in longevity, in quality and in value.
If we want an
excellent ROI, even better than what you’ll
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