| Our Most Recent News |
| December 2011 |
| Tim & Vicki Reiner in a Far Place |
| I´m like a Beggar Woman, sort of |
One characteristic of developing or emerging countries
in rapid economic growth, is the constant reminder that
adverse poverty is ever-present. For centuries, beggars
have lined sidewalks of their major cities. More often
than not, their bodies are deformed by disease and
their minds are handicapped by a difficult lifestyle.
They reach out their hands desperately hoping for a
few coins. This type of poverty never goes away.
Politicians seeking re-election and faith communities
try to help, yet Jesus made it clear that the poor will
always be with us.
in rapid economic growth, is the constant reminder that
adverse poverty is ever-present. For centuries, beggars
have lined sidewalks of their major cities. More often
than not, their bodies are deformed by disease and
their minds are handicapped by a difficult lifestyle.
They reach out their hands desperately hoping for a
few coins. This type of poverty never goes away.
Politicians seeking re-election and faith communities
try to help, yet Jesus made it clear that the poor will
always be with us.
To Contact Us:
Surface Mail: Tim & Vicki Reiner
C.P.111
56.302-970 Petrolina, PE
Brazil
Email: timandvicki@inafarplace.com
Website: www.inafarplace.com
Surface Mail: Tim & Vicki Reiner
C.P.111
56.302-970 Petrolina, PE
Brazil
Email: timandvicki@inafarplace.com
Website: www.inafarplace.com
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| Thank You For Praying With Us |
1. Continue to pray for Tim's Mom, Joan, during this lonely time in her life. If you would like
to call and encourage her, email us for her cell phone number.
2. Tim's weekly messages and lesson preparation for the church.
3. The conclusion of a small construction project at the Vila Church in Petrolina.
4. Our safety.
5. That at the close of 2011, many of our believers would evaluate their life purpose and
dedicate themselves to faithful service in daily living, in the church and area congregations.
6. For the Christian women in the Vila Church as they look for ways to serve the LORD.
to call and encourage her, email us for her cell phone number.
2. Tim's weekly messages and lesson preparation for the church.
3. The conclusion of a small construction project at the Vila Church in Petrolina.
4. Our safety.
5. That at the close of 2011, many of our believers would evaluate their life purpose and
dedicate themselves to faithful service in daily living, in the church and area congregations.
6. For the Christian women in the Vila Church as they look for ways to serve the LORD.
If you would like to be
contacted when we update
our site, please email us at
timandvicki@inafarplace.com
contacted when we update
our site, please email us at
timandvicki@inafarplace.com
Today, I took a photo of the elderly woman who sits on a piece of cardboard on the steps of the nearby
grocery store. She has come to this spot for years. With her hands extended, she gives thumbs up when I
give her some change and thumbs down when I just walk on by. Though I don’t know her name and she
is unable talk, a few months ago she taught me a lesson I hope to never forget.
I had just driven up to the grocery store and parked. Before I stepped out of the truck, I glanced over to
see if she was in her spot there on the steps. As I reached for the change in the pick-up’s coin tray, I saw
her motion to two small street kids passing by. The little guys were filthy, barefoot, one with no shirt,
and the other with little red shorts that were in shreds. Their hair had not seen a comb for weeks nor
bodies bathed and their stench was intense.
Both little boys ran up to the beggar woman who reached into her little coin can with filthy, crooked
fingers. I was amazed to watch her give the two little street urchins what had been given to her! My
throat tightened and I held back tears at seeing someone who begs for bread, give to someone else who
begs for bread.
I’ve been thinking about that scene over and over again. It’s the perfect illustration of what my life
should be, especially as a missionary. I begged for mercy, forgiveness, and grace. My tin overflows.
Daily, I should share with fellow “beggars” where I find Bread for Life.
Grace Renders Peace,
Tim
grocery store. She has come to this spot for years. With her hands extended, she gives thumbs up when I
give her some change and thumbs down when I just walk on by. Though I don’t know her name and she
is unable talk, a few months ago she taught me a lesson I hope to never forget.
I had just driven up to the grocery store and parked. Before I stepped out of the truck, I glanced over to
see if she was in her spot there on the steps. As I reached for the change in the pick-up’s coin tray, I saw
her motion to two small street kids passing by. The little guys were filthy, barefoot, one with no shirt,
and the other with little red shorts that were in shreds. Their hair had not seen a comb for weeks nor
bodies bathed and their stench was intense.
Both little boys ran up to the beggar woman who reached into her little coin can with filthy, crooked
fingers. I was amazed to watch her give the two little street urchins what had been given to her! My
throat tightened and I held back tears at seeing someone who begs for bread, give to someone else who
begs for bread.
I’ve been thinking about that scene over and over again. It’s the perfect illustration of what my life
should be, especially as a missionary. I begged for mercy, forgiveness, and grace. My tin overflows.
Daily, I should share with fellow “beggars” where I find Bread for Life.
Grace Renders Peace,
Tim
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