Journey's of the Belizean Adventurer...

~Happy 4th From Belize~

2010-07-15T15:39:00.001-04:00

July 2010

Summer Greetings to my Faithful Readers!

Happy 4th of July! I pray that all of you had a wonderful Independence Day celebration with your families and friends. We had a 4th of July gathering in Belize at the Fritzler’s House, on July 5th. There was BBQ, games, and good fellowship! However, in Belize Style we were interrupted by the rain and the current (electric) going out. Despite interruptions we had fun and enjoyed fellowship with each other. Thanks to the Fritzler’s for opening up their home.

Congratulations to my brother Bobby! Bobby proposed to his girlfriend Amber, and she said YES! Congratulations Bobby and Amber! May God Bless and encourage the two of you as a couple!

As we have switched internet providers I now have the ability to use Skype and I was blessed with a web cam thanks to David and Karen, so if you would like to set up a face to face phone call I would love to hear from you. Just add me and let me know!

Step of Faith Church – Our Father’s Day service hosted by the Ladies Ministry was successful! The ladies invited the Youth Worship Team to lead worship and they did a wonderful job! The day was celebrated with poems and dances in honor of the Father’s. Young to Old, everyone participated in the celebration of Father’s Day. As a church we have been blessed this summer by the presence of a few teams that have been staying and working with Oasis Ministry and Belize Bible Center. They have been doing children’s ministry and we have had a few guest speakers sharing with us on Sunday Mornings and Wednesday Evenings. Thank you, to the guests who shared with us at Step of Faith Church.

Youth 4 Jesus – Teenagers are so much fun! We have been having a great time at Y4J growing and learning together. July is my month for speaking and I shared with the Youth on why God wants us to stay away from Gossip, Slander and Idle Chatter. As far as activities go we had a photo scavenger hunt around Belmopan. You can see pictures from the different teams on Facebook or click the link below. The winning team will be rewarded with a Pizza dinner at my house. Last week we were visited by two teams of Youth from Smithtown in NY and Timothy Christian School in NJ and there were at least 77 youth in total for our evening. After the Youth led Worship and Pastor Kevin shared with the youth, we had a very large group activity of Water Fun which finished with a Water Battle. In the coming weeks we will be baking at the Fritzler’s House, and having a night of Youth Worship. I will be continuing to share with the Youth what God lays on my heart for the month of July.

To Check Out Recent Pictures from Youth Night Click on These Links: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2049396&id=68400509&l=197d7537c5

Youth Worship Team – I am very proud of the youth worship team! The youth have been working hard. Each week on Saturday we gather at the church and have a time of devotion, talk about our week, and dive into practicing new songs and preparing to lead worship for Y4J. They have been leading worship every Saturday for youth night, and each week they are gaining more confidence in the abilities God has given them. Marlon, Bethany and Edward are continuing their music lessons over the summer. I am very thankful to Edwin and Douglas for being willing to teach them! I am excited to see where God will take this young group of student leaders in the future.

SLEEPOVERS – Last week Wednesday I invited all the 13-16 year old girls over after church for a Sleepover. Nine girls came over after church and we had lots of food and watched lots of movies! Sleep happened when the current went out around 1am. I was very thankful for the sleep! The girls were wide awake again at 7am for more movies and more food! We had a good time together, just being girls! This coming Wednesday it’s the older girls’ turn to sleepover. They will come over after church Wednesday Evening and sleep over until Thursday afternoon. I am sure lots of fun and laughs will be had.

Sponsor Girls – I have received the sponsors I needed in order for Jacqueline to go to school. Thank you to those that responded! I have been running around Belmopan the past few weeks looking for school supplies, school books and etc. I was able to find all the books needed so Jacqueline is ready for school. On Friday she will be meeting me in Belmopan so we can take care of the rest of her school needs. We are both excited for the start of the new school year!

Trip to New York – Since I am writing you from Belize this summer, you are aware that unfortunately I had to post pone my trip to New York. However I will be making two trips to New York this winter. Thanks to the Bailey’s for providing me with some airline miles I will be flying to New York, November 18th – November 22nd for my brother’s wedding. That will be a very short trip just for the wedding and I will be returning for a longer visit in December. Details of the trip have not yet been finalized, but I am planning to stay about a month to visit with my friends, family and supporters. I would love to share with you what God is doing in Belize, so please contact me as soon as possible if you would like to set up a meeting, or to have me share at your church, bible study, or youth group. I can’t wait to see you and catch up!

What God is Teaching Me – I put this verse on my Facebook wall yesterday because it really stuck out to me in my devotional time. 2 Corinthians 12:9 says, “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” A lot of times I feel like I don’t want to be weak or admit that I am weak or that I cannot do something. I think a lot of people would agree with me on this. But I am reminded that we have weaknesses so that God can shine in our lives. We have weaknesses because God did not design us to be able to do everything. It reminded me that we ALWAYS need God! We are nothing without him, and nothing we do is possible without Him. So we should admit our weaknesses and allow God to work through us!

Support – Thank you to all those who faithfully support me! I am very grateful for all of you who pray, encourage, and support me. You are a vital part of how God has me serving in Belize. I Love Hearing from all of you, please continue to email, write, call or visit. I am continuing to serve God in Belize long term so please continue to pray that God would meet all my needs. If you feel called to give financially please send financial donations to World Outreach Ministries, their information is below. Thanks again for being apart of Gods Ministry in Belize!

In Christ,
Rachel Studley

If you have been financially supporting me or you are looking to financially support me please see the information below. WORLD OUTREACH NOW ACCEPTS CREDIT CARD DONATIONS.
All financial gifts should now be sent to: (All Gifts are Tax Deductible)

1. Online Donations -
www.WorldOutreach.org
(Go to this link, follow the directions and select my name.
The system accepts both USA and non-USA-issued cards)

2. Or Mail Checks To -
World Outreach Ministries
P.O. Box B
Marietta, GA 30061
(designate - Rachel Studley #51) - #51 is my fund code and should be placed along with my name on the memo portion of the check or money order

To send encouragement notes or to contact me directly:

Rachel Studley
PO BOX 578
Belmopan, Belize
Cell: 501-628-1151 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 501-628-1151 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
E-Mail: racheiiiii@aim.com

May & June in Belize!

2010-06-14T19:00:00.000-04:00

May/June 2010

Belize Greetings to All!

My apologies for being behind schedule with May & June newsletters, I have been busy and May was packed full of visitors. I would like to say THANK YOU to all those that came to visit in May.

Andrew Li from my home church came at the beginning of May and helped update the computers around the house, for Michelle and me. He also worked to get our internet functioning much smoother!

We also had a short visit from a group of awesome girls that helped us by giving a much needed cleaning to our house. THANK YOU to Lois, Bobbi, Susan, and Amanda for coming to help us out around the house for a few days. It was really great to meet you all and have your hands of help!

Lorrie Murdock also came to visit and help as well during the month of May. She arrived the day Andrew left and was here while the other girls where here. She helped with the cleaning and other daily activities here in Belize. THANK YOU to Lorrie as well for helping around the house and getting Youth Night ready for the next two months.

Michelle Update – Michelle is feeling much better! She is back and moving around, running errands and taking care of the girls like normal. Praise God for her healing and recovery!

Skype & Magic Jack – Michelle has changed internet providers for our house. This means that we no longer have a Land Line Telephone; however we now have the ability to use Skype and Magic Jack. Skype is set up and working so feel free to call me anytime! I do not have a webcam for video chat but I have a headset and I can hear and talk to you. My dad is also working on getting a Magic Jack mailed to Belize so that I can communicate with all of you cheaper and more often. I am really excited for these new forms of communication, so don’t be a stranger!

Step of Faith Church – The Men planned a wonderful Mother’s Day Service in May, it was a wonderful tribute to the mothers and there were about 200 in attendance. Next week the Ladies Ministry is planning a Father’s Day service for the Father’s in our church. Some new improvements have been made to the building to make it more comfortable for our crowd on Sunday Mornings. The Sunday school area has been extended to make more room for the kids, and some of the ladies have started a nursery for the children 3 years and younger. Sunday services are always an encouragement and time of growth for me!

Youth 4 Jesus – Youth Night is going well, we have recently gone through changes so we are making some adjustments. Andrew and Emilie are very busy with stateside teams coming to Oasis this summer, so they needed to cut back from Y4J. They are no longer with us on Saturday Nights. We miss them but understand their need to take a break, as they have a lot going on at Oasis Base with teams. This means that there is no longer a bus coming from Unitedville to pick up the youth from that side. For the month of May we sent the Belmopan Bus up to Unitedville to pick up the youth. Starting the first week of June, Pastor Robert has been driving his 12 passenger van to church each Saturday Night. This has been a huge blessing but it only allows for 12-15 youth to fit. As leaders we had to make a hard decision to choose who would get the spots in the van, we based it on participation, attendance and behavior. The others were allowed to come but needed to take the Public Bus. It has been an adjustment but everything is working out and the kinks are smoothing out. Our group is about 20-30 youth now instead of 50-60, which is definitely a more manageable number but it has been an adjustment for me in the planning of activities.

Our team of Youth Leaders; Edwin, Michelle, Anthony and I are excited for this summer with the youth. In the month of May we had a great Worship Experience, we asked the Worship Leader from the previous Legacy Concert to come and lead worship for our youth. It was a great night and I think the youth really enjoyed it. Their was a Strong Men’s Conference touring through Belize, so one Saturday the guys joined the men for the conference and the girls had a whole lot of fun! We had a 70s themed dance party! It was awesome; the girls really enjoyed being able to kick back, laugh, dance and have some fun! Coming up we have a service day at YWAM. Edwin shared the devotions for the month of May, and Michelle has been sharing for the month of June, last week she shared on being NUTS 4 JESUS!

To Check Out Recent Pictures from Youth Night Click on These Links:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2048441&id=68400509&l=7ffe1e1ace
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2048439&id=68400509&l=b7678a632c
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2048437&id=68400509&l=06efae08df

Youth Worship Team – The Youth Worship Team is coming along. They have been asked to lead worship for Father’s Day, so they have been diligently preparing for this service. Thanks to Andrew Li for the donations of the MP3 players. The youth involved can now listen to and learn the music better. This summer I will be paying for 2 musicians to teach 4 of the youth music lessons. Edward will be learning the drums, Patrick and Bethany will be learning guitar and Marlun will be learning to play bass guitar. The youth are excited to learn new instruments, growing in the talent that God has gifted them with. It will cost me about $62.50 US each week to pay for all 4 students. If anyone is interested in helping with the cost of teaching them music, please email me and let me know.

GIRL TALK – Girl Talk was a success this year. School is done for the summer; therefore Girl Talk is done for the summer. We ended the year of Girl Talk just before finals; our final hurrah together was a trip to Jolina’s for Ice Cream. Twelve girls came out and my visitors were here at the time so they joined us. It was a great time of fellowship and laughs. I have already spoken to the Vice Principal at the school and set up things for Girl Talk next year.

Sponsor Girls – It is coming to the end of the school year; graduations and summer vacation are here. Thursday June 3rd, I attended the graduation of two of the girls that were sponsored this year. Anna and Evelyn graduated from Belmopan Comprehensive School. I was proud to see them walk across the stage and accept their diplomas. They both plan to find work for the summer. Evelyn would like to continue her education at University of Belize starting in January, so she is taking the necessary steps for her future. Emelita will also be graduating on Friday June 25th, from Belmopan Baptist Night School. I am proud of her as well, she worked extremely hard to improve her grades after the 1st term. Jacklyn finished her 1st Form year strong. Her exam grades will not be available until the end of June but I am confident that she passed and will be moving on to 2nd Form next school year.

I will still need a sponsor(s) for Jacklyn to go to school next year. I underestimated the costs last year and will be looking for a sponsor or sponsors to meet her need of $700 US for the coming school year. Since my other three girls have graduated I am sticking with just Jacklyn for this coming year because no one else has approached me and I really want to get an accurate account of the financial need of one. So please pray and decide if you would like to be a whole or partial sponsor for Jaclyn’s schooling. She is a wonderful young lady, who studies and works hard for her grades. I have been very impressed with her diligence this year. If you think this is something you would like to be a part of or contribute to please email me and let me know.

To See Pictures from Comprehensive School Graduation Click the Link Below:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2048445&id=68400509&l=b88d42d6ff

Trip to New York – Unfortunately I need to post pone my visit to New York this summer. I am just not able to leave at this time and will be making arrangements at another time. I would have loved to see and visit with you all but God has me in Belize for this summer.

What God is Teaching Me – In my time with God this week one of the verses I came across was Acts 20:24 “However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me - the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace.” Some times we get caught up in the busyness of life, but Paul reminds us in Acts that we need to set out to do what God has for us, no matter where in the world we are. As Christians we need to share God’s grace with those around us.

Support – I ask you to continue to pray for how God wants you to be involved in the ministry He has me doing here in Belize, whether it be through prayer, financial support, encouragement, or even teams. Our God is a Big God and He is in control of everything and He knows and meets each of our needs! If you feel called to give financially please send money through World Outreach Ministries. If you are interested in visiting or encouragement please feel free to email me, I Love Hearing from You! And prayers are always needed! Please continue to pray that God would meet all my needs as I serve Him here in Belize for the long term. A big thank you to all of you have been a part of the ministry God has me doing in Belize through prayer, encouragement and finances. You are a blessing to me!

In Christ,
Rachel Studley

If you have been financially supporting me or you are looking to financially support me please see the information below. WORLD OUTREACH NOW ACCEPTS CREDIT CARD DONATIONS.
All financial gifts should now be sent to: (All Gifts are Tax Deductible)

1. Online Donations -
www.WorldOutreach.org
(Go to this link, follow the directions and select my name.
The system accepts both USA and non-USA-issued cards)

2. Or Mail Checks To -
World Outreach Ministries
P.O. Box B
Marietta, GA 30061
(designate - Rachel Studley #51) - #51 is my fund code and should be placed along with my name on the memo portion of the check or money order

To send encouragement notes or to contact me directly:

Rachel Studley
PO BOX 578
Belmopan, Belize
Cell: 501-628-1151
E-Mail: racheiiiii@aim.com

April News From Belize!

2010-06-14T18:56:00.000-04:00

April, 2010

Warm Greetings to You my Faithfull Readers!

Where should I start? First of all, I want to say I love writing these letters to you all! It is my joy to share with you what God is doing here in Belize. Every month is a different adventure, and April is only half way through and so much has happened already. I have been busy and I am excited to share what God is doing.
For those of you who haven’t already heard, my roommate Michelle has been very sick. Friday the 9th she came down with headache fever and body aches. The doctors believe that she had Dengue Fever which is similar to, but worse than Malaria. The illness lasts about a week and recovery can take up to a month.

Michelle has not been able to do much at all so Miss. Jadine, Miss. Tuty, Miss.Tonya, and myself have been taking shifts to take care of feeding and caring for the three girls that live in the house here with Michelle. Thankfully the girls are doing and behaving well for all of us.

Step of Faith Church – Easter is the time we celebrate the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus. As a church, we had a wonderful Good Friday service at Step of Faith, and then Easter Sunday morning we met at the YWAM (Youth With A Mission) Base in Roaring Creek for our worship service. Following the service, we had a Family Celebration. We all ate nachos and hot dogs together after church and played friendly games of volleyball. There were over 200 people in attendance. It was a wonderful time of celebration and fellowship with our church family!

Youth 4 Jesus – Every Saturday is an adventure when you have 50-60 teenagers in a small location. God has been working in the lives of the youth and it is great to see them coming together as teenagers to worship, fellowship and have fun on Saturday nights. We have also had a handful of new youth coming and participating in Youth Night, which has been very exciting for me. During school vacation we had a work day. Thirty youth showed up on a Tuesday Morning to pick up garbage, clean, and pull vines from the fence at Church. They were also digging and painting to prep for a larger project that will be worked on to create more storage and more space for Sunday school classrooms. They did a good job serving the church, and afterwards we fed them lunch and took them for a swim in the river.

The youth and the leaders were blessed on Saturday the 10th to hear from Henry. Henry is a young man from Blackman Eddy Village who had come to our church for a few years, but was never really serious about his walk with God. About a year ago, Henry ended up enrolled in a Bible school in Orange Walk (Northern Belize), since being there Henry has grown up to be a positive, encouraging, and God fearing young man. He delivered the message to the youth, and he did a wonderful job encouraging the youth. He told them that God wants to be in their lives and it does not matter what they have done in their past, but they need Jesus to take their futures! It was an encouragement for the youth as well for all of us leaders to see and hear where God has brought this young man.
Youth Worship Team – Worship Team practice is underway! We start our practices off with a time of prayer and devotion to God, see how everyone is doing, give encouragements, and to see how we can pray best and support each other as a team. Then we start the vocal and instrumental practicing. The youth are off to a great start! We need to add some more instruments in to the mix but they have blended well together in a desire to praise God. They lead together for the first time on Saturday the 10th and did a wonderful job! I was very proud of what they had accomplished in a short time! I am excited for what is to come with this team.

GIRL TALK – Over school vacation I hosted a party at my house for the girls. I had a great time with the girls that came over. We played Twister, had chip & dip, made banana splits, and watched a movie! It was great to get to know the girls outside of school. School started this week and Girl Talk will be resuming this Wednesday. I am excited to be back with the girls!

Sponsor Girls – The girls are back to school and report cards for 2nd Term just came out. The girls are doing well and showing improvement in some areas. I am proud of them! It is almost time for me to get ready for next year with the girls. Three girls are in their last year of school, but Jacqueline will be entering her 2nd Form and will need to be sponsored again for next year! I have also been approached by a few more high school girls, so please be praying and let me know if sponsoring a High School Girl for School is something you would like to do! More information on this opportunity will be coming soon!

Trip to New York – I am planning a trip stateside at the beginning of this summer. I would like to share with churches, family and friends what God is doing in Belize. If you would like me to share in your church, small group, Sunday school, youth group, or etc., please let me know so that we can make arrangements. I am excited to be able to be in New York for a time to visit with family and friends.

Support – God never stops amazing me! He knows and meets are needs! I would ask, as always, to please continue to pray for my finances as I serve God in Belize. A big thank you to all of you have been apart of the ministry God has me doing in Belize through prayer, encouragement and finances. God is faithful and He does and will provide for all needs! As a reminder, financial support should be sent to World Outreach Ministries, mailing information is at the bottom of this letter. SUPPORT UPDATE: WORLD OUTREACH MINISTRIES NOW ACCEPTS CREDIT CARD DONATIONS. You can go to WOM new updated Website, www.WorldOutreach.org. The follow the directions to donations and select my name. The system accepts both USA and non-USA-issued cards.
Thanks again for all your prayers, support and encouragement! You are a blessing to me!

In Christ,
Rachel Studley

If you have been financially supporting me or you are looking to financially support me please see the information below. WORLD OUTREACH NOW ACCEPTS CREDIT CARD DONATIONS.
All financial gifts should now be sent to: (All Gifts are Tax Deductible)

1. Online Donations -
www.WorldOutreach.org
(Go to this link, follow the directions and select my name.
The system accepts both USA and non-USA-issued cards)

2. Or Mail Checks To -
World Outreach Ministries
P.O. Box B
Marietta, GA 30061
(designate - Rachel Studley #51) - #51 is my fund code and should be placed along with my name on the memo portion of the check or money order

To send encouragement notes or to contact me directly:

Rachel Studley
PO BOX 578
Belmopan, Belize
Cell: 501-628-1151/Home: 501-822-0032
E-Mail: racheiiiii@aim.com

Spring Greetings from Belize!

2010-03-26T10:30:00.001-04:00

March 2010

Spring Greetings to my Faithful Readers!

I pray that you are all well and enjoying the beginning of the spring season in the States. The month of March here in Belize has been very exciting and very full! I cannot wait to tell you all about it! March is my birthday month and I was “kidnapped” by some wonderful friends (Michelle, Kathy, and Tuty) to Orange Walk, which is part of Northern Belize near the Mexico Boarder for a full day of shopping. We arrived back to Belmopan at 4:30 and I was able to have a nice dinner with my boyfriend that evening. My birthday was extended into Saturday the 20th where some of the youth and other leaders had organized a small celebration after youth night. They bought me Coke Light and there were cupcakes for everyone! I had an excellent birthday! Plus my brother, Bobby came to visit me for the first time in Belize on Monday the 22nd. He will be here for 1 week.

I wanted to take time at the beginning of this newsletter again to mention that World Outreach Ministries has some updates to share. They have updated their website so you can check it out online at www.WorldOutreach.org. As a supporter or a future supporter of a WOM missionary, you can now go online and check out the DONATE section where you can select my name and send a donation via credit or debit cards from ANY COUNTRY. Please note however that if you choose to donate via credit card WOM charges me 4%, to pay for the cost the Credit Card companies charge them. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me.

Youth 4 Jesus – March was a very very busy month for Y4J! Thank you to all of those that helped to sponsor the youth to go to the Legacy Conference March 12-14th. The youth had a really amazing time and experience. Dean Sherman was the guest speaker at the conference and he spoke to the youth about Sex and Relationships in a way that made them listen. He was straight-forward and honest. We had 25 youth and 5 leaders in attendance at the conference and it is my prayer that they take what they’ve learned and apply it to their lives. There was a total of 150 youth from all over Belize at the conference. The conference included small group time where we talked about what was being said in the large group, plus large group sessions with Dean Sherman, worship time and some fun time. After the conference was over myself and 4 of the youth in attendance at the conference were on a Plus TV program called LEGACY CONNECT. We were invited to share what we had learned and experienced during the conference. The youth did a great job being interviewed. Baron Bliss Day was March 8th 2010 so we took the Youth on a swim trip in Belmopan to the River and enjoyed swimming, games, and good company. Also in the month of March we had an Ice Cream Social, BANANA SPLITS YUMMY! Michelle has been sharing with the youth for the month of March and in this last Saturday of March we are taking the Youth on a prayer walk around the ring road as a part of our prayer service. We will be praying for people, homes, churches, villages, and businesses along the way.

Youth Worship Team – Bethany, Edwin and I held Worship Team auditions at the beginning of March and we now have three youth members of the worship team in addition to Bethany. Glendy, Marlon, and Patrick will be joining the Youth Worship Team! We will be having our first practice this Saturday the 27th at 4pm. Edward, another youth who is interested in Worship will be running our sound for us as he improves in his Drum Skills so he is also a vital part of our team and will be at practice each week.

GIRL TALK – I have had about 5 new girls coming to Girl Talk in the last two weeks. We have been able to have great discussion and the girls are inviting their friends! It is really exciting for me to see these girls each week; I will miss them when they are on Spring Vacation from School next week. During break I will be having a party at my house for the girls so that I can get to know them better, and in a different setting. Pray as I make plans for this party on March 30th from 1-5pm. Since I have been working at Belmopan Comprehensive School I have been asked to pray about another opportunity at the school. I was approached about having lunch at the school a couple times a week to meet and support about ten High School moms currently enrolled at Belmopan Comprehensive School. This would start after Easter break so please pray with me as I am asking God if this is something He wants me to do.

Sponsor Girls – This is the last week of school before Spring Vacation. The schools are closed two weeks for the Easter Holiday. The 4th Form students have started their work experience this past week. Please be praying for them as instead of going to school each day they are assigned to go to work from 8-4pm daily.

Support – I am planning a trip stateside at the beginning of this summer to do fundraising and to meet and catch up with people so if you would like me to share in your church, small group, or Sunday school, etc., please let me know so that I can make arrangements. Please continue to pray for my finances as I serve God in Belize. I know that God will provide for all needs, financial and otherwise. As a reminder, financial support should be sent to World Outreach Ministries, mailing information is at the bottom of this letter. SUPPORT UPDATE: WORLD OUTREACH MINISTRIES NOW ACCEPTS CREDIT CARD DONATIONS. You can go to WOM new updated Website, www.WorldOutreach.org. The follow the directions to donations and select my name. The system accepts both USA and non-USA-issued cards.
Thanks again for all your prayers, support and encouragement! You are a blessing to me!

In Christ,
Rachel Studley

If you have been financially supporting me or you are looking to financially support me please see the information below. WORLD OUTREACH NOW ACCEPTS CREDIT CARD DONATIONS.
All financial gifts should now be sent to: (All Gifts are Tax Deductible)

1. Online Donations -
www.WorldOutreach.org
(Go to this link, follow the directions and select my name.
The system accepts both USA and non-USA-issued cards)

2. Or Mail Checks To -
World Outreach Ministries
P.O. Box B
Marietta, GA 30061
(designate - Rachel Studley #51) - #51 is my fund code and should be placed along with my name on the memo portion of the check or money order

To send encouragement notes or to contact me directly:

Rachel Studley
PO BOX 578
Belmopan, Belize
Cell: 501-628-1151/Home: 501-822-0032
E-Mail: racheiiiii@aim.com

February News from Belize!

2010-02-19T12:01:00.000-05:00

February 2010

Greetings to all of you, it is such a blessing to have all of you in my life. Happy Valentine’s to you and I pray that you were able to take time out of your busy days to let your loved ones know just how much they are loved.

World Outreach Ministries has some updates they wanted me to share with my supporters. They have updated their website so you can check it out online at www.WorldOutreach.org. As a supporter or a future supporter of a WOM missionary, you can now go online and check out the DONATE section where you can select my name and send a donation via credit or debit cards from ANY COUNTRY. Please note however that if you choose to donate via credit card WOM charges me 4%, to pay for the cost the Credit Card companies charge them. If you have any questions about this new information please feel free to email me.

Step of Faith Church Fundraiser – On Saturday February 13^th 2010 the Ladies and Youth Ministry at Step of Faith Church hosted their first Fundraiser. We had a Yard Sale, Bake Sale and a BBQ sale. The fundraiser was advertised to start at 8am, but people started showing up at 7:15am! It was an awesome experience to see everyone coming together to work and fellowship with smiles. A handful of men in the church arrived early to BBQ some delicious chicken that we sold to the community. We had ladies working together packaging the BBQ and making coleslaw. We also had a handful of ladies selling the baked goods that church members had made. The youth were inside selling the jewelry and clothing, and re-organizing after people had made purchases. Some of the youth were out by the road with signs advertizing to those driving by. There were also a number of youth offering free face painting and balloons to the small children. It was a great time to be enjoyed by everyone who was there working and shopping. The church really pulled together and donated a lot of the items that we needed so everything was for profit. Our goal was to raise $2,000 BZE. We raised approximately $2,500 and still climbing, as there is some money coming in from various locations. We were also very thankful to receive donations and financial help from several businesses in the Belmopan area. Everyone worked together with love to make the Fundraiser a huge success. The money will be for the church to make some needed improvements and as well to help start a budget for the different ministries in church.

Youth 4 Jesus – I always enjoy praying, prepping, and planning for Y4J. Each week I try and think of new things to keep the youth interested and involved. As I mentioned last month, Y4J will be alternating once a month to have a Worship/Prayer Night or a Service Day. February was a service month, and it was last week helping out for the Fundraiser. The Youth were there to set up the church on Friday Night and then again on Sunday morning to volunteer and help where ever needed, they were also great hands in the clean up process afterwards. Those who participated did a good job serving when needed. We have a few things up and coming for Y4J. YWAM has a Youth Conference called Legacy on March 12-14^th. As a church we would like to send as many youth that would like to go, so we are looking for sponsors for those who are interested in going. Many families are unable to afford to send their youth on their own. The cost would be $27.50 US and it covers their food for the weekend. Please let me know if you are interested. The conference topic is Love and Relationships and their will be a special guest speaker from the states, Dean Sherman. I believe it will be a great experience for all of those who will be participating. Also up and coming, the youth will be introduced to using Puppets as a tool for ministry. Miss Jadine and Michael (a youth from Bermuda living in Belize with his parents) would like to start a Puppet Ministry and will be doing an introduction to Puppets on March 6^th during Youth Night.

Youth Worship Team – Bethany, Edwin and I will be meeting with any interested persons this Sunday after church to discuss what the Youth Worship Team is all about, what will be required of them (spiritual life, commitment level, and team work). Auditions and Interviews will follow. As I pray for this Youth Worship Team I am excited to see who will be involved and how God is going to develop and use them.

GIRL TALK – Please continue to pray for the girls in Girl Talk. Most of them are not Christians and have little to no church background. As I continue to meet with them each Wednesday I pray that they would learn the love of Christ. They have a lot of questions on a lot of different subjects and there is never a dull moment with these girls. So please pray for me as I work with them and that God would begin to move in their lives.

Sponsor Girls – Please continue to pray for the girls in school. Two of the Girls in particular are going through some tough issues and are in need of a lot of prayer. I have been meeting with them often to check in and see how they are doing. For Homework Help I have made myself available by request for those that need, as it is not always something they need help with.

Monday AM Bible Study – Monday morning Bible Study is a good time to really dig into God’s Word with some young women. We are reading each passage carefully together and talking about it so they know and understand how to read their Bibles better. It is a small group of young women and I enjoy working with them on Monday mornings. Please continue to pray for me as I walk through God’s Word with them, that He would give me the wisdom to teach and help them understand Gods Word better, so that they are able to gain more as they read on their own.

Support – It is always an encouragement to see and hear from those who support me through prayer, encouragement and financial support, you are a blessing in my life! As always please continue to pray for the finances as I serve God in Belize. I know that God will provide for all needs, financial and otherwise. As a reminder, financial support should be sent to World Outreach Ministries, mailing information is at the bottom of this letter. SUPPORT UPDATE: WORLD OUTREACH MINISTRIES NOW ACCEPTS CREDIT CARD DONATIONS. You can go to WOM new updated Website, www.WorldOutreach.org. The follow the directions to donations and select my name. The system accepts both USA and non-USA-issued cards.

Thank You to Jon for helping me to get my residency. I am no an official Belize Resident which means I know longer have to pay to cross the Mexico or Guatemala Border, I no longer have to get work permits or visa extensions, and it also allows me to pay the Belizean exit tax (which is much cheaper than the foreigner price) when flying stateside. Thanks very much for making it possible!

In Christ,

Rachel Studley

If you have been financially supporting me or you are looking to financially support me please see the information below. WORLD OUTREACH NOW ACCEPTS CREDIT CARD DONATIONS.

All financial gifts should now be sent to: (All Gifts are Tax Deductible)

1. Online Donations -
www.WorldOutreach.org
(Go to this link, follow the directions and select my name.

The system accepts both USA and non-USA-issued cards)

2. Or Mail Checks To -

World Outreach Ministries

P.O. Box B

Marietta, GA  30061

(designate - Rachel Studley #51) - #51 is my fund code and should be placed along with my name on the memo portion of the check or money order

To send encouragement notes or to contact me directly:

Rachel Studley

PO BOX 578

Belmopan, Belize

Cell: 501-628-1151/Home: 501-822-0032

E-Mail: racheiiiii@aim.com

~News from Belize 2010~

2010-01-18T22:06:00.001-05:00

January 2010

Happy New Year! 2010 has started off with cold weather! Now I know you may be thinking COLD???? Are you kidding? IN BELIZE??? Yes it is true it has been cold. It has dropped into the upper 50s in the evenings and when your houses do not have heat and you don’t have thick blankets it makes for cold evenings! Please pray for those households that are less insulated, don’t have beds or warm blankets because it is especially cold here for those families.
As 2010 has begun I thought back and thanked God for all He has taught me in 2009 and all He has blessed me with! I look forward to what God has in store to teach me and show me this year! I pray this New Year that God finds you all well and that you are ready for what He is going to teach you this year of your life!

Youth 4 Jesus – As leaders we decided to start the New Year off with a new presentation of the rules for Y4J, we called it the “Code of Conduct” instead of the rules. We presented them our first week back after the holidays and had everyone present sign their names to the bottom in agreement to the New Code of Conduct for Y4J. We are also starting off the New Year with a Theme for Y4J, DARE 2B DIFFERENT. The goal is to challenge the Youth to step out of their comfort zones and really make a stand for Jesus; to not be concerned with what others think of them but to really strive to be different than those in the World. Each leader will take a month and prepare the Message part of the evenings. January is my month and last Saturday I shared with them about The Blind Man. I told his story and how The Blind Man told others about how Jesus had changed his life. I wanted them to understand that they didn’t need a dramatic story or a lot of theological words. To tell people about Jesus all they have to do is tell them their story about how Jesus changed their life. For 2010 in Y4J we are also starting a Memory Verse Competition, and we will alternate every other month with a Service Day and a Prayer/Worship Night.
Step of Faith Church Fundraiser – Y4J and Ladies Bible Study are teaming up to put together a Fundraiser for the Church. It will be a Yard Sale, Bake Sale and BBQ. The Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, February 13th from 8am-2pm. We have presented our task to the church and are hoping for donations of all the things we need so that we come away with all profit! The goal is $2,000 Belize. The Youth made advertisement fliers for the event last week, and they will be helping to prep the food and set up the church the night before. They will be there the day of to help with the Yard Sale, handing out balloons to kids and possibly doing some face painting. It will be a great time of service and fellowship to the community and we are all looking forward to it!
Youth Worship Team – Bethany, Edwin and I met to discuss starting up a Youth Worship Team. We talked about expectations, structure, vision, purpose and possible candidates. We presented the plan to the elders and it has been approved to go ahead, so our next step is planning a meeting to have any interested Youth come for an informational meeting and we will move on from there. More to come on this soon!

GIRL TALK – Belmopan Comprehensive School started up again the week after New Years and we have had 2 GIRL TALK sessions for 2010. I can’t tell you how much I enjoy this group of girls. We are still getting to know each other as I have had some new girls come since we have started up again. The girls have a lot of good questions and I have really enjoyed learning more about how they think and view different issues that girls face in this country. I am looking forward to see how God transforms the lives of these girls in the coming months!

Sponsor Girls – Belmopan Comprehensive School started up the week after New Years and Baptist started the following week. The Girls are back to full swing with Homework and Exams! Homework Help as well has started again and I am available on Tuesday and Thursday in the morning time and in the afternoon, to accommodate the different school schedules.

Monday AM Bible Study – As you know, I was telling you about a High School Bible Study that I was looking to start in the New Year after school on Fridays. As I was praying about the direction God wanted me to go, I began to see a need that God had placed on my heart. One of the girls that had formerly been in Youth, but has since had a baby has been talking to me about a desire to get her life back right with God. I was noticing that there were several girls in her “life stage” and I felt God pulling me towards starting something different. I have started up a Bible Study for older teenage girls that are no longer in High School and are not working. We meet on Monday mornings in Belmopan. Some of these girls are young mothers and others just had hard times with school. It is a small group but I am praying that it will be an effective time to better meet them where they are at in their “life stage.”

THANK YOU – A thank you to the Woman’s Ministry at Cornerstone Church, in South Carolina. David came with a bag full of the blessings you put together for Michelle and I this past week. Thank you so much! Everything is truly a blessing, especially your notes of encouragement. I love reading encouragement notes from people, as it helps give me fuel for what God has me doing everyday.

Support – Those of you who support me through prayer, encouragement and financial support, you are truly a blessing in my life and without you I would not be able to do the work God has me doing in Belize. God has blessed me with you! As always please continue to pray for the finances as I serve God in Belize. As mentioned in previous newsletters I have a major expense approaching. My Belizean Residency paperwork is complete and I just need to pick it up and pay the immigration department. The cost is $2000 BZE ($1000 US). I know that God will provide for all needs, financial and otherwise. As a reminder, financial support should now be sent to World Outreach Ministries, mailing information is at the bottom of this letter.

A verse for encouragement for you this month!
"For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to Him." 2 Chronicles 16:9

In Christ,
Rachel Studley

PLEASE MAKE NOTE OF THIS CHANGE… If you have been financially supporting me or you are looking to financially support me please make careful note of this change.

All financial gifts should now be sent to: (All Gifts are Tax Deductible)

World Outreach Ministries
P.O. Box B
Marietta, GA 30061
(designate - Rachel Studley #51) - #51 is my fund code and should be placed along with my name on the memo portion of the check or money order

To send encouragement notes or to contact me directly:

Rachel Studley
PO BOX 578
Belmopan, Belize
Cell: 501-628-1151/Home: 501-822-0032
E-Mail: racheiiiii@aim.com

Christmas Time In Belize!

2009-12-08T21:07:00.002-05:00

December 2009

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Blessings and Greetings to all of you! I am so thankful for each one of you that prays for me, and supports me financially or by encouragement. Thank you for all your prayers and support this year! You are a major part of the ministry God has me doing here in Belize and I am very thankful for your partnership. As I think about the upcoming celebration of Christ’s Birth I am so thankful that God sent His son into this world to die for us, a gift that none of us are deserving of. We are reminded of God’s Love for us this time of year but we should celebrate and remember His Love all year round. I am very thankful for all God has taught me and all the circumstances He has brought me through this year and I am looking forward to 2010 to see what God has in store. I am ready and willing to be obedient for what God has for me in 2010 and I pray you are as well!

A Heart Warming Experience – I will discuss Y4J later but I just had to take a separate section of this letter to tell you all about Christina and Jose & their family. On Saturday November 28th at 8am in the morning, the youth left the church in small groups on a mission. We asked them to go into the villages of Maya Mopan and Salva Pan. In these villages they were to go house to house (with a few tools) to serve the people. Emilie and I accompanied a group of youth to Maya Mopan and we had quite and experience. We got off the bus and prayed and then started out on our adventure. The youth went house to house to ask people what if anything they could do for them. We received a lot of “NO’s” from people and the youth were beginning to become a bit discouraged. We arrived at a small thatch roof house and Emilie and a couple youth went down to ask the family if there was anything we could do. They waved for us to come; the children at the house had said, “YES!” The children shared with us that they needed a lot of work done because their Pa had just had surgery and it had gotten infected and He was not able to walk well. So we helped the family by chopping the yard, picking up garbage, fetching buckets of water from the well, and collecting firewood. While we were working one of the girls went to go call her Ma and Pa and they came walking back to the house. Jose was hunched over and walking very slowly and he was clearly in pain. We found out more when they arrived about his surgery and that he did not have the money to get the medication for the infection. We were all really happy and excited to be helping this family out. It is where God had called us to for that day. When we finished working at the house we prayed for Jose and Christina & their family. We told them about Step of Faith Church and what the bus looks like and then we went on our way to find others to serve that day. Sunday Morning we had our Harvest Service and off the Belmopan Bus came Jose and Christina & three of their children. Jose even though he could barely walk got on the bus to come to church that morning. The youth were so excited to see them, as was I. We sent them home with fruits from the Harvest Service and Michelle went to bring them some anti-biotic and ibuprofen. They came again to church on Wednesday Night and Jose was walking much better. He was still in pain but God has been working and healing his body. It was such a testimony for the youth to see Gods love and work in action. Overall it was an awesome experience and the youth did an excellent job! I am so proud of them!

Youth 4 Jesus – I always enjoy Saturday Evenings with the Youth! What an experience! Last week we met on Friday, because they were having the Christmas Tree Lighting in Belmopan. We thought it would be short and sweet so we had a Birthday Celebration planned for afterwards. However when we reached the tree lighting it was much longer than planned so we stayed for the first half hour and then headed over to the church to CELEBRATE THE YOUTH! We had a Big Birthday Bash for everyone at Y4J; we celebrated with about 10 different elaborately decorated Birthday Cakes. We sang Happy Birthday to everyone and had fellowship time, when the cake was done we ended the evening watching Home Alone. We have lots planned for the rest of December and in the coming New Year! I am eagerly waiting for what God has in store for these youth!

GIRL TALK – GIRL TALK at Belmopan Comprehensive School has been going great! I enjoy it so much! Especially the personalities of the different girls. Most of the girls I see every Wednesday do not attend Church. We have a lot of interesting personalities and opinions in this group. I have about 11 or 12 girls depending on the week. They are really eager to talk and discuss the different issues and each week they present me with a new topic they want to discuss. Last weeks theme focused on Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers.” We discussed the social structure at their schools, why girls fight, and how & why it is a blessing to make peace! I encouraged them to be apart of the solution in their school and I pray that they would take what they are learning and apply it to aspects of their life.

Sponsor Girls – The High School Girls are doing well. For two of them there are some areas academically they need some work on. We are working on it together and seeing how we can improve things. Those of you who have sponsored them their Christmas Cards will be in the mail middle of next week! So be on the look out!

Homework Help – I have decided to shift the way I do Homework Help in order to open up time to do some new things. Homework Help will now be on Tuesday and Thursday Mornings from 9am till 11:30am for those in Night School and Tuesday and Thursday Afternoons from 3:30pm till 5pm. Others times by appointment are available to those that are in need.

NEW YEAR – As this New Year approaches and I am all settled back into the flow of life in Belize, and some new things will be happening. Please pray as God is leading me to start a couple new programs this year. Pray that I would know which direction to take and how best to go about each one, and that I don’t take on to much to fast. Keep your eyes out for more information in the New Year!

Support – A Big Thank You to all of you who have faithfully supported me this past year and for those of you who have started to support me this year. I am thankful for God’s financial provision for me, through you. As always please continue to pray for the financial situation as I serve God in Belize. He is in control and will provide! As I mentioned in previous newsletters I do have a major expense approaching. I have applied for Belizean Residency and the cost is $2000 BZE ($1000 US). I know that God will provide for all needs, financial and otherwise. As a reminder, financial support should now be sent to World Outreach Ministries, mailing information is at the bottom of this letter.

In Christ,
Rachel Studley

PLEASE MAKE NOTE OF THIS CHANGE… If you have been financially supporting me or you are looking to financially support me please make careful note of this change.

All financial gifts should now be sent to: (All Gifts are Tax Deductible)
World Outreach
P.O. Box B
Marietta, GA 30061

(designate - Rachel Studley #51) - #51 is my fund code and should be placed along with my name on the memo portion of the check or money order

To contact me directly you can write:

Rachel Studley

PO BOX 578

Belmopan, Belize

Cell: 501-628-1151/Home: 501-822-0032

E-Mail: racheiiiii@aim.com

Happy Thanksgiving!

2009-12-08T21:04:00.002-05:00

November 2009

Happy Thanksgiving! Belizean’s don’t celebrate Thanksgiving (they do have a harvest time this time a year) but I will be eating Thanksgiving Dinner twice. Michelle’s Parents are coming to visit on Monday and we will have a small Thanksgiving Dinner on Thanksgiving, and then the Sunday after Thanksgiving, there will have a large Thanksgiving Dinner at the Fritzler’s House.

Back 2 Belize – As you probably already know, I arrived safely back to Belize on October 16th. I left cold New York and was welcomed by the warm weather of Belize. It’s good to be warm! The beginning of the winter season has begun here in Belize, and as temperatures drop into the 70s we have been experiencing the Christmas Chill and the warm clothes are coming out from storage. It is great to be back and even better to jump back into the ministry God has me doing here.

Dentists and Doctors – Last week there was a team of 2 Doctors and 4 Dentists that came to Belize and spent 3 days working with the people from Step of Faith Church and the surrounding villages. The dentists and doctors were from the Boulder CO, Area. The doctors spent 2 days at the Oasis Ministry Base examining patients and fixing teeth. Then they traveled to Belmopan and set up shop in Belmopan at Belize Bible Center for the last day and saw patients here as well. When they came to Belmopan I was able to assist a dentist as a flashlight holder and had the joy of sticking a gloved finger into the mouths of all the dental patients to give them a fluoride treatment. I also took advantage of the Oral Surgeon that was visiting and had him remove my final impacted and hooked lower right wisdom tooth. All my wisdom teeth are now gone! It hurt A LOT but it has been healing up just fine!

Youth 4 Jesus – Y4J has been going great! I have really enjoyed being back and working with the Youth again. I MISSED THEM! These past three weeks they have been learning about Worship. The goal is for them to have an Unquenchable Heart for God, and to have them truly know what it means to Worship God. To know that it is more than just songs, but that it is a life-style that we live and something that God deserves and is looking for from us. We finished the last week on Worship with a special worship experience. There was worship in the form of songs, prayers, and scripture. The youth participated in stations that included aspects of Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving and Supplication. Then at the end, all the leaders came up front and we offered to pray individually with the youth that needed prayer. Almost all the youth came up for prayer and I was told that one of the boys named ‘”Randy” had accepted Christ! WOOO HOOO!!!! God is working in the lives of these youth!

GIRL TALK – GIRL TALK is the new ministry I have been starting up at Belmopan Comprehensive High School. We were meeting every Thursday but next week we will start meeting every Wednesday, as Thursday creates conflict for a lot of the girls. I am really excited about this program. The Girls are really excited about the topics we are discussing, and I am drawing in girls that don’t go to church, as well as ones that are from a Christian home and attend Church. In these next couple weeks we are going to address gossip, specifically why girls’ gossiping about girls creates so much conflict. I am really excited to see what God is going to do with this group of girls as GIRL TALK continues on. Sponsor Girls – The High School Girls are all doing well so far. I have received three of the Girls Mid-term reports and they are all passing. Jacqueline and Evelyn are ranked in the top levels in their classes and they are all really focusing on their work and striving for better grades. They are working on their letters to their sponsors and should be out in the mail soon. Since Baptist Night School is running a bit differently. I don’t have any mid-term grades for Emelita, but she says she is doing well and enjoying her work.

Homework Help – Since I was gone for 5 weeks, a number of the students who had been coming for homework help got used to doing their homework on their own. So homework help has been starting back up slowly. Because of this I have been praying about how to make the most of that time frame, whether it be changes in the day or having the villages sign up for tutoring so that it might open up other days for ministry possibilities. Support – Please continue to pray for my financial situation while I serve in Belize. God is in control and I know that He will provide. I do have a major expense approaching me in the coming months. I have applied for Belizean Residency and the cost is $2000 BZE ($1000 US). I just had the last interview and they said that it should be ready in two months. I am excited for what God has in store here in Belize and I know that He will provide for all needs, financial and otherwise. As a reminder, financial support should now be sent to World Outreach Ministries, mailing information is at the bottom of this letter.

What am I Learning? – As I have been teaching the youth on worship for the last 3 weeks it has been teaching me as well. Worship is something that God requires of us, that He deserves and that He is looking for in us. It is not about us and how we feel; it’s about God and giving Him the praise and honor He deserves. Worship isn’t just something we do at church or while having our quiet time. Worship should be our lifestyle!

In Christ, Rachel Studley

PLEASE MAKE NOTE OF THIS CHANGE… If you have been financially supporting me or you are looking to financially support me please make careful note of this change.

All financial gifts should now be sent to: (All Gifts are Tax Deductible)

World Outreach Ministries

P.O. Box BMarietta, GA 30061

(designate - Rachel Studley #51) - #51 is my fund code and should be placed along with my name on the memo portion of the check or money order

To contact me directly you can write:

Rachel Studley

PO BOX 578

Belmopan, Belize

Cell: 501-628-1151/Home: 501-822-0032

E-Mail: racheiiiii@aim.com

~Rachel's October Update~

2009-10-15T10:06:00.000-04:00

October 2009

My time in the states is coming to an end. My flight to Belize leaves at 4:45am from JFK on Friday. I am excited to head back to Belize and continue in the work that God has me doing. I have greatly enjoyed my time spent in the US and the time has flown by. During my time stateside I was able to attend a couple of weddings, speak in several churches and a Christian school, and spend time visiting with Friends and Family.

Congratulations to the Newlyweds – Part of my time in the states I was able to attend two weddings. Congratulations to Justin and Marissa Wilson and Paul and Melissa O’Brien. Marissa was my college roommate at Gordon freshman year, and Melissa, I have known for many years from Camp Cedarbrook (formerly Camp Cherith). May God Bless both couples in their lives together! I love you all and was so happy to share that special day with you!

Speaking Engagements – Each weekend in the states was filled with church speaking engagements. I was blessed to be able to speak at a different church almost every weekend. Thank you, to the churches that opened up their services for me to share how God has me serving in Belize. September 13th I spoke at Grace Baptist Church in Nanuet, New York. I specifically shared about the Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes that were received this year in the Cayo District. Then on the following Friday I shared again at Grace Baptist Church before a showing of the film Facing the Giants. On September 27th I shared with the congregation of Suffern Presbyterian Church, in Suffern NY. In the month of October it became even busier. I was able to share with Grace Church in Suffern NY on October 4th. And on October 11th I shared at the 9 and 11am services at Grace Community Church in Franklin Lakes, NJ and at International Christian Fellowship in Suffern, NY. My last speaking engagement was on Tuesday October 13th at Upton Lake Christian School in Clinton Corners, NY. During this time I had the privilege of sharing with the High School and Elementary School students during their chapel time, I enjoyed it very much. I was truly blessed and encouraged to speak at all these churches and the school. Thank you to all these congregations, church and school leaders who helped make this possible. It was an honor to share with you and I pray that we can continue to keep communicating in the future. Thanks again for opening your doors and welcoming me!

Financial Support – I continue to be pray and trust in God as I return to Belize to serve Him. I know that God is in control of my financial situation and He will provide. I have done a lot of speaking during these five weeks and perhaps you were at one of those churches and heard me share what God is doing. I ask you to pray and if God wants you to be financially involved with the ministry God has me doing in Belize. In the coming months I will be putting together a financial report as it might help some to see the numbers. One major expense that is ahead is the cost of Belizean Residency. I have applied for residency in Belize so that I do not have to pay monthly fees or a yearly fee for a work permit. The cost of residency is a one time $2000 BZE ($1000 US). I am excited for what God has in store here in Belize and I know that He will provide for all the needs, financial and otherwise. As a reminder financial support should now be sent to World Outreach Ministries, mailing information is at the bottom of this letter.

Family & Friends – Thank you to all of those that I was able to sit down with and catch up with. I really enjoyed our time together! Thanks for opening your homes, or offering your time, prayers, and advice to me. I really appreciate all of you and I am very thankful to have all of you in my life. I pray for all of you and what God has you doing, may He bless you and encourage you. For those I was unable to see because of distance or time just didn’t allow I love, miss, and pray for you as well. May God Bless and encourage and keep all of you safe and well. Praying for you always!

What Am I Learning? – When I shared to Grace Community Church I was invited to give the sermon along with sharing on ministry in Belize. God had laid it upon my heart to share about something that He has been constantly been reminding me about as I have been in Belize; F.R.O.G. (Fully Relying On God). I shared about how we have to give all of our controls over to God and not just the areas we wan,t but everything. I know that personally God is trying to re-teach this to me. I always want to know the outcomes, but God says it doesn’t matter because He knows the outcome, so just TRUST HIM. TRUST HIM & RELY ON HIM! So that’s my challenge to you as well. Trust and Rely on God in all aspects of your life, He will take good care of you!

What to Pray For –
Please pray for safe travels and I fly back to Belize on Friday.
Please pray that God would provide for my personal financial needs.
Please pray for ministry that will be starting and continuing as I return home to Belize.

In Christ,
Rachel Studley

PLEASE MAKE NOTE OF THIS CHANGE… If you have been financially supporting me or you are looking to financially support me please make careful note of this change.

All financial gifts should now be sent to: (All Gifts are Tax Deductible)

World Outreach Ministries
P.O. Box B
Marietta, GA 30061
(designate - Rachel Studley #51) - #51 is my fund code and should be placed along with my name on the memo portion of the check or money order

To contact me directly you can write:

Rachel Studley
PO BOX 578
Belmopan, Belize
Cell: 501-628-1151/Home: 501-822-0032
E-Mail: racheiiiii@aim.com

~September Stateside~

2009-10-06T19:47:00.001-04:00

SEPTEMBER 2009

Greetings from NEW YORK! I am writing you from the living room at my parents’ house, I arrived on September 12th 2009. I will be visiting the states until October 16th 2009 and so far the time has been flying! While I am home I will be doing a number of different things; visiting family and friends, speaking at churches, attending weddings, relaxing and refreshing before I return to Belize. I miss being in Belize but so far I have been enjoying my time stateside.

Personal Support – As I speak to churches I am sharing what God has me doing in Belize, as well, prayerfully trying to my increase monthly support. I know that many of you have felt the effects of the economy in the states, as missionaries we also have felt the effects because giving has gone down as a result. I am in need of more personal monthly support in order to meet my personal financial needs each month. I have also had several extra expenses the past few months, as I had some dental issues and Belizean Residency costs $2000 BZE ($1000 US). So please pray along with me that God would provide for the financial needs in Belize. As a reminder financial support should now be sent to World Outreach Ministries, mailing information is at the bottom of this letter. In addition, in order to cut back on monthly expenses I will be cutting down on mailings. I will still be emailing monthly newsletters but I will no longer be mailing monthly paper newsletters to save on mailing costs, they will be quarterly instead. World Outreach will continue to be mailing out monthly reminder letters to my financial supporters as they did last month. IF you do not currently receive my newsletter via email please email me at racheiiiii@aim.com and I will add you to the email list.

Youth 4 Jesus – On Friday September 11th 2009 we had youth night before I left and we used the new format of Worship, then Message time, followed by activity at the end. We had 45 Youth and it went really well! As leaders we are all excited by the new format and to see how God will continue to change and mold these youth! While I am gone Youth Night will be a collaborative effort between all the Youth Leaders (Michelle, Emilie, Jenny, Andrew, Edwin, and Anthony).
High School Girls Sponsorship Program – Before I left the girls had just completed their first two weeks of High School and so far so good. They are enjoying their classes and making new friends and getting their homework done. I am excited to go back and see how they are doing and to meet with some of their teachers.

Speaking Dates – I arrived on Saturday September 12th and I spoke that Sunday morning at Grace Baptist Church in Nanuet NY. It was the kick off service for Operation Christmas Child and I spoke specifically on what it was like receiving Operation Christmas Child Boxes this year. It was good to see and talk with everyone I haven’t seen in a year. This Sunday I will be speaking at Suffern Presbyterian Church.

What to Pray For –
Please pray for a relaxing and restful time in the states.
Please pray that God would provide for my personal financial needs.
Please pray as I prepare to speak in different churches and schools on what God is doing in Belize.

In Christ,
Rachel Studley

PLEASE MAKE NOTE OF THIS CHANGE… If you have been financially supporting me or you are looking to financially support me please make careful note of this change.

All financial gifts should now be sent to: (All Gifts are Tax Deductible)

World Outreach Ministries

P.O. Box B

Marietta, GA 30061

(designate - Rachel Studley #51) - #51 is my fund code and should be placed along with my name on the memo portion of the check or money order

To contact me directly you can write:

Rachel Studley

PO BOX 578

Belmopan, Belize

Cell: 501-628-1151/Home: 501-822-0032

E-Mail: racheiiiii@aim.com

~August Adventures~

2009-08-28T00:33:00.000-04:00

AUGUST 2009

Hello Again! I know you just received an email/letter from me about my recent administrative change, but I also wanted to let you know what has been going on in Belize for the month of August as well as what is up and coming!

August 30th 2009 marks the one year anniversary of David Gordon’s drowning. David is celebrating Heaven but please pray for his friends and family here in Belize that will be missing him greatly during this time.

Personal Support – As I mentioned in the letter you recently received, ministry has not changed, it is only an administrative change. Financial support should now be sent to, World Outreach Ministries; a missionary service agency, serving missionaries for over 30 years. As I mentioned last month, I have been noticing a need for an increase in monthly financial support. I ask that you would pray along with me that God would provide for the financial needs here.

Youth 4 Jesus – The month of August has been jam packed with youth events and activities. The month started off with a trip to Spanish Lookout for the entire youth group. 82 Youth and 6 leaders met for Ice Cream and fellowship. Friday the 14th of August they had their first ALL-NIGHTER Experience. It was a regular youth night format for the beginning of the evening, followed by a time of worship, free time; to play games, sports, talk, relax and eat. At mid-night we had popcorn and a movie The Little Rascals. At 2am we had a spaghetti dinner followed by some more free time and worship time as the sun came up. The youth were definitely exhausted as the buses came to pick them up on Saturday Morning. The following week we participated in YWAM’s SPORTS DAY fundraiser for their current DTS (Discipleship Training School) students. We had about 50 youth playing in soccer and volleyball tournaments.

This month we also had twoguest speakers share with us. A blind man named Ken that shared encouraging testimony from his life and a member of the Detroit, Michigan Team that came and ran Drama Boot Camp.

I am praying change for Y4J. There is a desire upon my heart to change the structure of the evening. Bethany (one of our youth) wants to start up a youth worship team and she will be working with Edwin (a youth leader) to form and prep this youth worship team. This would provide more leadership amongst the youth and give them the opportunity to use their talents to glorify God. Teenagers in general respond to and respect their peers and having a Youth Worship Team could influence a change in the way some of these young people experience worship. The structure of Youth Night would open with Worship Time, then move into a devotional time and at the end we would have a game/activity time. I pray that this change would really teach the youth the importance of putting God first and that they would learn what it truly means to be a Christian and to worship God.

Open House – Open House has ended for the summer, as High School started Monday August 24th. The youth were open and responsive to the open door policy at the church. They came Mondays and Wednesdays and enjoyed fellowship time with each other, music, and games. Praying about next summer for things to change and improve if God so allows.

High School Girls Sponsorship Program – The first day of High School was Monday, August 24th 2009. All across Belize, High Schoolers put on their uniforms, filled their school bags and went to class. I have 4 Girls that are sponsored for the 2009-2010 school year, Emelita, Evelyn, Jacqueline, and Anna. The day before school started I visited each one and dropped off their very heavy, very full, school bags and gave them their contract for the school year. I am excited for each of these girls and how they will be pushed and challenged academically this year!

Homework Help – As High School has started so has homework help. Every day from 3-5pm after school I will have homework help for the High Schoolers only. It is open to the girls that I sponsor as well as others from the village that desire help with their homework. Supplies will be made available for special projects, plus computer/internet will be available for research projects and papers.

Visiting The States – I have my plane tickets and travel dates. Thank you to Gary for passing along your miles for me to come stateside. I will be traveling into NY on September 12th and staying until October 16th. I am very excited for my trip stateside, I have not been home in over a year and I am looking forward to the time of rest and rejuvenation. I will be visiting friends, attending weddings, and speaking at different churches and schools about the work God is doing in Belize. If you would like to visit with me during this time or if you think your church, school, youth group or Bible Study is interested in missions and would be interested in hearing about what God is doing Belize please email: racheiiiii@aim.com.

What to Pray For –
Please pray for a smooth transition into WOM
Please pray that God would provide the necessary financial support to enable successful ministry
Please pray for the changes that will be happening in Youth Night and a positive response from the youth.
Please pray for the Sponsored Girls as they just started High School.
Please pray for my visit to the states, safe travels and Gods words and wisdom as I share his work in Belize.

In Christ,
Rachel Studley

PLEASE MAKE NOTE OF THIS CHANGE… If you have been financially supporting me or you are looking to financially support me please make careful note of this change.

All financial gifts should now be sent to: (All Gifts are Tax Deductible)

World Outreach Ministries

P.O. Box B

Marietta, GA 30061

(designate - Rachel Studley #51) - #51 is my fund code and should be placed along with my name on the memo portion of the check or money order

To contact me directly you can write:

Rachel Studley

PO BOX 578

Belmopan, Belize

Cell: 501-628-1151/Home: 501-822-0032

E-Mail: racheiiiii@aim.com