8/3/2019 Hagerman Family Newsletter from Paraguay, Dec '11

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This month, an important person in our family met a big goal in his life. Saúl is a Paraguayan who has

lived with us for the past 2 ½ years, our “unofficial” Paraguayan son, so to speak. He’s been a vital par

of the ministry, acting as translator, fellow teacher, evangelist, radio DJ, and many other things during

that time. Like so many young men in Paraguay, Saúl was unable to graduate because he had to begin

working full-time after elementary school. When we first moved to PY, he overheard some

conversations we were having with teens in the community who had also quit school at young ages

We were encouraging them to continue and offering our help for those that wanted to but couldn’t

He said he realized that as a youth worker, he is an example to those he works with, so he found a

school offering night-classes and enrolled right away. A few years later, he’s finally graduated, as did

several other young men whom he encouraged to return along with him. We’re really proud of hiaccomplishment, and thankful that Saúl is part of our ministry and our family

Prayer Needs: We are still waiting for the resolution of several legal issues. One is concerning the medical bills from my

accident in February, the other is the 3-yr-old battle to get the title to our vehicle. The legal system has been on strike

this month, and the judges take practically all of December and completely all of January off for vacation. It seems we’re

at a stand-still, but we believe God is able. Our vehicle is still awaiting repairs, which puts us in a taxi, on the bus, or

bumming rides. Medical costs from this past year of unplanned surgeries and emergencies coupled with the needs I’ve

 just mentioned, mean that our cost of living for this year has gone dramatically up. Unfortunately, donations, our only

manner of income, have been significantly lower this year. We know the world is feeling the economic crunch, but we

also stand on the belief that we live in God’s economy. Please pray that these needs for legal resolution and financial

provision will be met. He is able.

Pretty soon I should be beginning physical therapy again to get this leg working. I’d appreciate your prayers as I begin to

walk on it again and get back to normal as soon as possible.

Also, we are in a time of analyzing the ministry—seeing what’s worked, what we’ve learned so far, and what’s not

worked. We’re seeking God’s direction about what He wants for us this coming year as we’re sure you’re doing in your

churches, as you look toward 2012. Pray that we will clearly hear His voice and recognize the doors He opens. The

spiritual needs in Paraguay are many, and we want to be the most effective we can be at sharing God with these

precious people.

 Phone: 595-985-782-928, Skype: 864-343-1731 Email: hagerman100@yahoo.com

 Blog: www.hagermans.blogspot.com

Webpage: www.tapemissions.com 

 Mail: Ken and Christie Hagerman

Casilla de Correo 13134

Shopping del Sol

Asuncion, Paraguay, South America

**Donations:

Carolina Heights CoGoP

2900 Anderson Road

Greenville, SC 29611

 Please remember to write

“Hagerman Missions” on your check memo.

Thank you once again for your encouragement, your support, and most importantly, your prayers for our family and for 

the people of Paraguay. You share in the ministry that takes place here, and we don’t take it lightly to be your partnersin the mission work. May God bless you as you have blessed us!! --Ken, Christie, Camille, and Caroline  

We are totally, 100% supported from your donations. We depend on

God to touch people’s hearts, and for those people to respond. If 

they don’t, the ministry we’re able to do, along with the food we’re

able to eat, is severely limited. Is that politically correct? So for

those end-of-year-giving questions, here are a few details:

•  The primary way we receive funds is through the address at theside. Carolina Heights receives donations all month long, and

then makes a deposit for us at the beginning of each month. Every

penny you send goes directly to us.

•  All of your donations are tax-deductible, but be sure you get it

mailed before the end of the year if you’d like to count it on your

2011 taxes.

•  If that’s still confusing, feel free to contact us for more details.