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August, 2010

Hello, friends! Weve had a really strangeAugust here in Paraguay, which should havebeen cold and wet. Instead, its been pleasant and dry, with lots of fields burning to bring down the rain. There normally isnt so muchcomfortable weather here. Its either really, really hot, or super-mega cold. The red moon and hazy skies have been a little surreal, butthe warm weather was a nice surprise.

We are really getting excited about reconnecting with family, old friends, new contacts, andokay, Ill be honest--Wal-Mart! Andwere happy to report that we have church visits scheduled for every Sunday morning of the two months well be there. Most otherservice times are still open, so if you havent contacted us yet and would like to schedule a visit, please throw us an email. We surelook forward to seeing everyone and filling you in on what Gods up to down here!

Kids, Kids, KidsDespite that our main focus in Paraguay is youth work, we do end up doing quite a bit of childrens

ministry. That is perfectly fine with us, since children will one day be teens, right? Well, this

month was no exception. August 16 is an official Paraguayan holiday, Day of the Child. It's like a

giant birthday celebration that includes every little kid in the country. Churches, schools, even the

health posts celebrate.

We started the day at the elementary school in Arazaty. Parents and relatives of the students all

came out to eat lunch together in the schoolyard. The teachers built a couple fires beside one of

the classrooms and were cooking noodles and meat sauce in big

pots over the fires. We brought cookies and a new soccer ball--a must-have for recess time!

While the food cooked and people were served, the children played soccer and blew bubbles.

After the fideo meal ("fee DAY oh", which means noodles), everyone stood in line for a piece of

the giant cake one of the moms made. It was a great chance to spend time with the children,

their parents, and the teachers.

We left the first school in time to catch the afternoon party at the Loma Clavel school, which Itold you about in last months newsletter. This little one-room school now has about 20 students.

We received an offering from the children attending VBS at Washington Avenue Church inGreenville, SC, and decided to use that to help this school. The volunteer teacher (meaning, she

doesn't get paid to teach) had been buying the supplies from her own pocket. She's the Avon

Lady. So we asked her for a list of needed items, which she brought to us very timidly. The list filled a page. She told me several timesthat anything more than what they had would be a blessing, and not to feel like they expected all the stuff on that list. Well, thanks to

this Bible School fund drive, we were able to buy EVERYTHING on the list, plus a small toy for

each child and a few bags of butter cookies to leave at the school for future treats. We even got

a little globe and showed them where South Carolina and Paraguay are located. We got everything

from a stapler and hole punch, to puzzles and alphabet blocks. We bought notebooks, pencils,chalk, textbooks, play-doh--well, you get it. It was just too much fun to shop for this school,

knowing what a difference the materials would make.

We took these children a soccer ball, also, since they

were having to borrow from neighbors each day for recess.

The mother and sister of the teacher, along with a couple

parents, were making hot chocolate over a fire, so we got

the chance to meet the families of some of the children. I met the woman who donated the land

to build the school, and she shared how they'd worked for the past four years to get the land

cleared, the one room constructed, and the foundations for additional rooms started. She was

very proud that her daughter was able to now get an education, and that the children of thisneighborhood would learn to read, something most of their parents never learned. We took them

several story books in Spanish and a children's picture Bible in Guarani. The teacher has invited us to come back and spend time with

the class in the future, so as we thanked God for the VBS offering, we also thanked Him for a door opening in another school.

tap (tah PAY), n. a way or path(Guarani)

Many peoples will come and say,"Come, let us go up to themountain of the LORD... He willteach us his ways, so that we maywalk in his paths." Isaiah 2:3

The Hagerman FamilyCarapegu, Paraguay

Profesora Tomasa, preschool/kindergarten

School supplies, textbooks, snacks donated

to elementary school from VBS offering

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Thank you again for making it possible for us to minister in

this beautiful country, which is only possible through your

prayers, support, and giving. May God richly bless you for the

part you play in the growth of His Kingdom in Paraguay! We

hope to see you in October and November!

CONTACT INFORMATION

Telephone in Paraguay:595-985-782-928

Skype number: 864-343-1731

Donations are received through our local church:

Carolina Heights CoGoP2900 Anderson Road

Greenville, SC 29611

(Please write Hagerman Missions on check

memo. All donations are tax deductible.)

Mailing address:Ken and Christie Hagerman

Casilla de Correo 13134

Shopping del SolAsuncion, Paraguay, South AmericaEmail: hagerman100@yahoo.com

Webpages: www.hagermans.blogspot.com

www.tapemissions.org

August was packed full of great things, including participating in a youth camp here inCarapegua. Some friends hosted this overnight getaway that included about 25 youth, greatteaching, a bonfire, and a lot of natural ministry moments. It was a good chance to enjoygetting to know more of the youth of Carapegua, and to be a part of a ministry that is developinghere.

Were planning to slow down a tiny bit in September, in terms of what we do from ourhome. Well be making a trips to Asuncion and calls to the States, to get everything lined up forour first trip back to the U.S. at the end of the month, for October and November. Where will webe each day? How will we travel? Are we going to have enough money? How will things gohere while were gone? Have we thought of everything? Its a little overwhelming to considerall the things that have to be prepaid and pre-arranged, but we know were not the first family todo this and survive.

While were gone, Sal will be continuing the ministries here that he can do withoutus, taking care of the family guard dog Niko, and managing the household affairs. (He is abachelor, so my first week back may include lots of housecleaning!! )

Some of the things that will still be operating are the radio program, the Friday nightyouth club, and the Monday evening Bible study on prayer. The radio program continues to bea big hit here in Carapegua, on a local secular station. Sal says a prayer at the beginning, andthe topics discussed are everything from traditions and customs to purity and abstinence.Theres quite a following now, with new people communicating by text messages every week.The music is all Christian, something that most of these folks are hearing for the first time, butdefinitely liking and requesting. More than one person has shown up to Friday night youth clubbecause from hearing about it on the radio!

Through the Friday night events, God is blessing not only those who come to seewhats going on, but also those who are working with us. The ministry staff from the band tothose who make the kool-aid and popcorn, are meshing into a team and developing theirministry giftings. The goal is not only to evangelize the unbelievers who come, but to challengeand equip the believers that are already here. Monday evening Bible studies are dealing withprayerwhat is it, how is it done, why should we do it? Members of the Friday night ministryteam as well as some community folks come out each week to listen to the teachings anddiscuss how we can apply them to our daily prayer lives. And speaking of prayer, youll notice anew addition to the newsletter, to the left. We ask you to please help us pray for the needs ofour family and the ministry, as we trust God for His guidance, provision, and protection.

God bless you!

Dios le bendiga!(Spanish)

andejra tanderovasa!(Guarani)

**(If you are receiving this through the US Mail and have an email address, please send it to us so we can

get our newsletter to you in that way. It is much quicker and more efficient. If you dont have an email

address, or if you just prefer the regular mail, dont worry. Well keep sending it to you that way.)

---Ken, Christie, Camille, and Caroline

Prayer Focus

--Kens heart: That God wouldperform a total healing and theplanned open-heart surgery couldbe canceled because the GreatPhysician has already operated.

--Physical health for the family:We all battle respiratory anddigestive bugs and need Godsprotection and strength.

--Upcoming trip home: That Godwill arrange our time there andprepare the hearts of those wellvisit, and provide for the expensesin Paraguay and the US whilewere gone. Also, that Hell see tothe ministries that will still be inoperation in our absence, and

protect the home and those in it.--Ministry guidance: We strive tobe sensitive and relevant to theneeds of those we minister to, sohelp us pray that our vision andGods vision are one and the same,and that this time away fromParaguay will be a time offocusing and refreshing for ourfamily.

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