“And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works.” Hebrews 10:24
Equip Updates
This year, the Equip students spent a week in Colorado, and who better to tell you about the trip than the students themselves!
“We as a group went to Colorado in early September to a YWAM base in the middle of the mountains for a week. The environment was fascinating, the mountains surrounding you and all the wildlife everywhere. We stacked about four cords of wood for the base to use throughout the winter. What would have taken them 3 months of work took us a day and a half. “ – Charles
“Overall, Colorado was an uplifting experience spiritually and physically.” – Robbie
At the Ministry in Bernville, PA
Warehouse Distribution Center
The Warehouse staff and volunteers were kept quite busy this month. We were able to give supplies to over 30+ ministries, churches, and/or volunteers! Space in the Warehouse has become a bit limited as we are holding items for a few different ministries. Hopefully, the Belize convoy will be on its way in October, along with Pastor Situma’s shipment that has been years in the making. One Luv, has some of their items waiting with us for their new property, and we are hopeful for good news on that soon!
We are excited to welcome back Aidan Doorn as a full time Warehouse staff member!
We ask that you please pray for the continued donations of supplies and goods so we can keep distributing, for finances to help fund the Warehouse ministry, and for the world and our local communities to hear and accept the Gospel and be welcomed into God’s family. It is our heart to see the world know Him!
Automotive Shops
Doug has been working with Charles on a staff vehicle, which has been a great learning opportunity for him.
“The body shop teaches patience, whether that’s waiting ten minutes to do another coat of paint or sanding the same spot for 15 minutes. I think it’s really cool to see the process come alive every day little by little and know ‘I did that’. It’s tedious but I know it’s worth it.” – Charles
Nick & Robbie have been working together, knocking out 30 vehicle repairs. The Auto Shop has been such a blessing for so many. A man from Virginia brought one of his vehicles to be fixed and was blessed to have the work done at a much lower rate than quoted to him at home. He must think it was worth it, since he’s done it twice now!
Maintenance, Hospitality, & More
Between the offices above the shop and the renovations to the gym in the basement of the Main House, Leam & Ray have been working hard along with the faithful volunteers we’ve been seeing almost daily. Mike continues to be a blessing by filling the scrap containers and helping supplement some of the income for the ministry. The Maintenance team is such a blessing for CMTS, and we are all so grateful for their expertise and knowledge. Robbie shared this about his experience with Leam & Mike so far:
“[Leam Nicholaides is] an electrician so I got to learn a lot about how to run conduit and wire. But more importantly Leam was sure to make sure I understood what I was learning, and so now I’m a professional electricity master. I also was able to work with Mike Miller, who helps raise money by utilizing scrap metal. He put me on the skid steer, and I learned a lot working with him.” -Robbie
Sandra and her team of volunteers have continued to supply the ministry with food, clean common spaces, and a welcoming environment for all who enter. The mission group from Salem Christian Academy stayed for a few hours and were a huge help for the Warehouse, Hilda in landscaping, and many other places.
Help Us Help Them
As we expand to better serve & equip those who serve Christ, we are actively raising funds for three projects:
- The CMTS Texas base
- HVAC units for the new offices
- Support for an orphanage in Haiti with our partner ministry Divine Ministries
Each of these Kingdom-impact opportunities will directly impacts lives, whether it is the staff here at CMTS or the orphans needing school supplies in Haiti. Join us in building God’s Kingdom; every little bit helps! Learn more by contacting the office or by scanning the QR codes below!
Mission Opportunities
Volunteer with Us
Every ministry has need of two things: finances and people. We want to encourage you to give your time if you are unable to give money! The Warehouse could use someone to help pickup donations, the Auto Shop needs another mechanic, Equip needs teachers; almost every area has a need. Are you willing to help meet that need? Send us an email below!
Prayer Requests
This month, please be praying for:
- Funding for the ministry
- The offices above the Auto Shop
- The Merrick’s serving & building up CMTS Belize
- EQUIP students, Charles, Robert, & Malakai
- Financial support for the staff members
- The leadership & board members
- Volunteers to come alongside & serve with us
- CMTS Texas
- The orphanage in Haiti & Divine Ministries
