September/October 2008

What’s Inside? CANAAN LAND MINISTRIES

Dear Loved Ones,
Canaan Land
Ministries “... And I will fill this house with glory, saith the Lord of hosts.
Pages 1-4 The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith the Lord of hosts.
The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith
the Lord of hosts and in this place will I give peace, saith the Lord
Paraguay of hosts.” Haggai 2:7-9
Pages 4- 5
On March 25th and 26th of 2006, the second CLM Home was dedicated to our
Mighty and Faithful God in the city of Turvo, Paraná. How did this all come
Argentina about? First, God shared His vision with us to develop Canaan Land Ministries
Pages 5- 6 in other communities. That would involve a Children’s Home, a church, a Chris-
tian School, a Christian Daycare, and a Medical Clinic depending on the needs
of any particular community. Did we choose the community for the second CLM
Puerto Rico Children’s Home? No, God directed the city of Turvo to seek us out. In fact, we
Page 6 questioned, “Why Turvo?” Then we realized that 1/3 of our population at CLM
at the time was from Turvo and were the most severe cases of abuse, neglect, and
A Missionary rejection. God does always know what He is doing!
Experience The proposal was made to the city of Turvo that if they provided the land, CLM
Page 7 would build and maintain the work. The process of finding land started. In the
end, it was not the city of Turvo who donated the land, but a Christian brother who
Melvin Edward gave it directly to CLM. A campaign to raise money for the construction began
and the architect was drawing up the plans. We desired to build a building similar
Huber to the one in Entre Rios, completing the first floor and working on completion
Page 7 of the rest as the home would be filled up with a maximum of 36 children. Big
projects do not seem to happen fast. It was over two years from the time the land
Donor Sheet was donated until construction was started. The construction took about a year
and a half. Originally, four missionaries from CLM Entre Rios moved to the new
Page 8 Home. About two weeks after the dedication, the
first child arrived.

So where are
we today?
Presently, there are
three missionaries
serving at CLM
Turvo,
 Luiz and Aninha and their daughter, Natalia.
There are 20 children as of this writing (always subject
to change):
* Paulo, Luiz, Wilher, Jhonatan, Willian, Gabriel, Na-
tanael, Luan, Geovane – 9 boys.
* Elaine, Tainara, Suelen, Luana, Tamara, Evelim, Le-
tricia, Ana Paula, Zélia, Josefina, Luana (baby) – 11
girls.
Also, assisting in the work is a full-time cook and farmer
and a part-time laundry lady. The atmosphere that has
been developed at CLM Turvo is that of a very loving
and fun family. The children are secure, friendly, and
well-behaved. They are helpful and continually learn-
ing about God, obtaining new skills, improving in their
studies, and learning about family and relationships.
The hospitality is tremendous and the coffee and cheese
balls are the best!
The donated land, being about 20 hectares, is very rich
in water, good soil, herb trees and valuable wood. A
large garden has been planted. Shelters have been built
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for the milking cows, pigs, and chickens. Sheep have
also been added, helping to keep the place well mowed.
And fencing to confine the animals has helped to divide
the property.
The furnishings for the first floor have been provided
slowly as the number of children has increased. The
second floor also has slowly been worked on. Tile has
been laid in the single missionary apartment, the fam-
ily room, throughout one side of the guest rooms and
rooms for more single missionaries, and a portion of
the other side. Some doors have been hung, toilets and
sinks installed, and painting done. This work has been
accomplished by Luiz and the boys and several work
teams that have come over the last 2 years. Some appli-
ances and equipment have been bought or donated.
What are the present needs at CLM Turvo? The finan-
cial, human resources, and physical needs are great.
MONTHLY SUPPORT: The monthly financial allot-
ment does not allow for any of the extras, but serves to
supply only the day to day basic operations. With the
present 20 children, CLM Turvo needs an estimated
$5000 monthly support. We need people and/or church-
es willing to commit to a fixed amount each month to
provide for this need.
HUMAN RESOURCES: Although there are beds avail-
able, more children can not be accepted until there are
more missionaries. We are in need of long term com-
mitments to develop a solid team to attend the needs of
the children. We are also in need of a continual flow of
short termers who can come for 2 to 6 months at a time.
Some specific needs are in the area of education and
develop of English, computer, and music lessons. Also,
people knowledgeable in gardening, landscaping, and
construction would be very helpful.
PHYSICAL NEEDS:
1) LANDSCAPING – provision of the financial funding
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 the phone wiring and a revamping of the internet sys-
tem. One estimate is for $1850, but other estimates are
being sought.
11) AN ADDITIONAL, NEW KOMBI –with the present 26 peo-
ple, a kombi and small car can no longer transport the
entire family at one time.

and planning of the landscaping surrounding the CLM

building, including a front gate.
2) GARDEN – provisions to enlarge the garden to take
advantage of the opportunity to sell produce and for
further development of the planting of black beans and
corn.
We ask that you would prayer-
3) RECREATION AREA –provision of a soccer field, volley- fully consider how the Lord
ball court, and swimming hole. might want you and your
4) BUILDING – of a chicken coop and increasing of the pig church to participate in this
pen. wonderful work that has come
from the heart of God. There
5) FINISHING OF THE SECOND FLOOR –provision for the add- are a tremendous number of
ed materials needed (tiles, doors, sinks, etc.) and also, children in need of a godly,
furniture and painting. loving home to be protected,
6) ELECTRICAL WIRING – to finish the couples´ apartment. cherished, and provided a bet-
ter future. CLM Turvo is committed to providing that
7) FURNISHING FOR THE FIRST FLOOR – more bunk beds and for those children that God sends through our doors, but
closets (another 5). we need your help. The church of God is clearly called
8) APPLIANCES AND EQUIPMENT – industrial washing ma- to provide for the fatherless (James 1:27). We want to
chine, industrial dish washer, chain saw ($950). work together to respond to that command. We are
counting on you!
5 large pans, large pressure
9) KITCHEN EQUIPMENT –
cooker, mixer, and 3 large plastic basins (totaling to In Christian love,
about $1000). Also, soup bowls and large and smaller
plates. CLM ENTRE RIOS:
10) PHONE AND INTERNET – repairs are needed in Mary Gibson, Viktória Fulop, Bethany Villalba, Wilson
and Joanna Lobo, Mike and Mary Cochran

CLM TURVO: Luiz & Aninha Moreira, Natalia Moreira

IMPORTANT CLM INFORMATION:

CLM ENTRE RIOS – phone 011-55-42-3631-1019, email
clm@donau.com.br
CLM TURVO – phone 011-55-42-3642-1057, email
lanerafamily@yahoo.com.br (presently not functioning)

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 CLM PRAYER WARRIOR –
Contact Brett & Katerina Larson at
clmprayerwarrior@gmail.com
CLM SHORT TERMER PROGRAM –
Viktória Fulop at viktoria@clmhome.com
CLM WEBSITE –
http://www.canaanlandministries.org/newclm/
DONATIONS –
ACCF, c/o Jimmy Hodges, 1135 Sholey Rd.,
Richmond, VA 23231, phone: (804) 222-1943
e-mail: accf@sprynet.com
OPERATION PRAYER –
Elizabeth Garvilovic at
operationprayerclm@yahoo.com
PARAGUAY
COLEGIO PRIVADO ADONAI
LAMBARÉ, PARAGUAY
Over the past six years, Colegio Privado Adonai has had
the privilege of offering financial assistance to many
students who otherwise may have been unable to afford
the costs of attending the school. The funding of these
scholarships and bursaries is the fruit of generous hearts
of brothers and sisters from the North American church.
In 2008, more than $30,000 was donated to the ben-
efit of eighty students. The donated funds go towards
paying sign-up fees, covering monthly tuitions, buying
books and, in some cases, uniforms.
and January before allocating the funds (school starts
in February). Some students receive partial coverage
of the monthly tuition whereas needier persons obtain
greater aid. Parents and students alike pray fervently for
the opportunity to take part in the blessing of an educa-
tion at Colegio Privado Adonai.
There are many miraculous stories of families who have
come to experience the grace of God after receiving a
sponsorship. A large number of converts in the Lam-
baré congregation over the past several years came into
contact with Adonai through this sponsorship program,
and were then welcomed into the church community in
such a way that led them into a saving relationship with
Jesus Christ.
The donations from the church in North America are
also imparting hope and purpose into the lives of the
students receiving these sponsorships. Much of the fi-
nancial aid goes to students who come from very bro-
ken homes; whether absent, dysfunctional, or separated,
many of the parents of these children and adolescents
have failed to show them true love. At Adonai, however,
they are welcomed into a nurturing, grace-filled com-
munity which seeks their wellbeing and directs them
to a truthful Father, a good God of hope. The Lord is
working healing and restoration in the lives of students
through the love shown them by their teachers and the
staff at Colegio Privado Adonai, and this caring rela-
tionship will continue bringing forth fruit in the future
of the Paraguayan nation. Many thanks to those donors
who have made these bonds of ministry possible.

Through this abundance of grace, Colegio Privado

Adonai is able to reach out to students and families who
would have considered themselves unable to benefit
from this ministry. God has strengthened the mission-
ary work in Paraguay through this generosity; Christ
has been glorified in the Lambaré congregation because
of these sponsorships; and the Holy Spirit has worked
powerfully in the lives of both benefactors and ben-
eficiaries to make known the Kingdom of Heaven on
earth.

Financial aid is extended to families from

the neighborhood and from the church
congregation who are in economic condi-
tions which limit their ability to pay the
costs of attending Adonai. Some scholar-
ships are also given to reward academic
excellence in the classroom. In November
at the end of the school year, families fill
out application forms for the upcoming
year; a selection committee then prayer-
fully reviews the applications, visiting and
interviewing the applicants in December Sponsored
Students
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 As God lays it on your heart, please give towards the
student sponsorship program at Colegio Privado Ado-
nai. Any amount donated will be collected into a gen-
eral fund to be allocated to financial aid applicants;
if you would like to contribute a full sponsorship, the
cost is $500. Please earmark these donations for “Ado-
nai student sponsorship” AND send an email, notify-
ing us of your donation at <adonaischool@gmail.com>
by December 31st. All donations for sponsorships for
the 2009 school year must be sent to the Foundation by
January 31st, 2009. Donations received after that will
be set aside for the 2010 school year. Thank you for
your generosity on behalf of children and teenagers in
Paraguay.
For the glory of Christ and the edification of His Bride,
The Adonai Team
(Oscar & Karen Caballero family, Ben & Vivi Shurance,
and Jason Steidl)
ARGENTINA
TEMPLO PARANA
Dear brothers, sisters and friends,
We greet you and bless you in Christ.
As humans, we want things to happen right
now. We are impatient, but God has a time
for everything, and everything He does, He
does right on time.
God’s clock is perfectly accurate and everything that
He has decreed in His eternal wisdom happens here
on earth on the exact moment that He had determined.
Eph. 1:11 “...He works all things according to the coun-
sel of His will” and Eccl. 3:11: “He has made every-
thing beautiful in its time.”
It’s important to understand this timetable in our Chris-
tian life. In the different stages of our life we have to
know what Go wants us to do. This knowledge is a re-
sult of our fellowship with Him. We have to realize that
sometimes the time has not come for certain things, and
we have to wait.
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“My times are in Your hand...” (Psalm 31:15) God gives
us such deep peace when we rest in the fact that our
heavenly Father is directing our lives, and all of our
days according to his perfect timetable.
What is this reflection all about? The members of the
church of the Lord here in Parana, Argentina, were
praying for our own church building for 19 years. In all
of this time, we were gathering, first in our living room,
then in different rented halls. We were here and there,
waiting for the Lord to provide a House of Prayer for
us in His sovereign will. In the meantime, we accepted
His will.
By His grace and love, about three years ago, the Lord
provided a lot that we were able to purchase, thanks
to an offering from the brethren of the USA. And also
through them, and with a considerable amount of mon-
ey that a person from our city loaned us and that we
have to repay, we are in the first stage of building our
church.
As I mentioned in the reflection above, the Lord has ev-
erything under control. The owner of the last store front
we were renting asked for it back, because she wants to
put an ice cream store there. We will have to give up
this hall next Sunday, August 3, in 4 days.
We are still building the first part and have a long way
to go, as you can see in the pictures that I’m attach-
ing to this e-mail. We’ve put in the windows and the
doors, but someone wanted to teal the front door that
had been put in the day before, so we had to take out all
the doors and windows, not leave any tools or materials
or anything that would tempt anyone. We are planning
to install and alarm, because the lot is out of the city,
and not safe.
For the church in Parana, Argentina, it’s a joy to tell you
that for August, we don’t know what day, we will be
enjoying our own church building. We thank every one
of you that identified with our need and prayed for it.
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 We ask that you keep doing so, and if anyone wants
to assist with finishing the project and to be able to
pay back the money that was loaned to us, we would
appreciate it. The local church is doing fund-raisers,
and with monthly committments we are able to col-
lect some, but not all.
To God be the glory, the honor and the power!
In Christ,
Juan Gava
E-mail: juangava@arnet.com.ar
Telefono:0343-4231050
Celular: 0343-154587692
MISSION PUERTO RICO
MISION CRISTIANA NUEVA VIDA
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus,
Romans 10:15 “And how shall they preach unless they
are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet
of those who preach the gospel of peace, who bring
glad tidings of good things!”
How happy are we that the Lord didn’t put a time
limit on those words, because for the short time that
the Campelo Family was with us, we were blessed be-
yond measure, sharing the Word of God and His love
with them. They were a great witness for their neigh-
borhood as well. On Thursday nights, Bro. Diego had
a Bible study with the members. Sister Gladys joined
the Tuesday morning “God’s Bouquet” women’s Bi-
ble study.
We don’t know exactly what triggered their leaving,
but as the Lord says in Isaiah 55:8 “ For My thoughts
are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways”.
We have to trust it was His will and thank Him for
the blessings received. We must pray for those who
are led by the Lord, no matter how long or short the
time span. We pray for the Campelo family as they
continue their work for the Lord in Argentina.
We anticipate the return of our sister, Raquel Gottar-
di, who went home to visit her family after laboring
in Puerto Rico’s Mision P.R., for a year and 4 months.
We know she will return energized with new plans
for our Thurs. night “Art Class” will be re-invigorated
for further out reach. Sister Raquel will be moving
into a new neighborhood where she will be surround-
ed by young families and we pray that she will be an
encouragement and a light to them. Plans are for new
outreach programs to begin for the glory of Christ.
We have also been honored with the visit of two ladies.
Aida Edwards, who has known Sister Maria Opiolla
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and Sister Bernie Mendez through the Arecibo Book
Club and her friend, Manuela. Aida is so happy to
have accepted the invitation to our church and to get
closer to the Lord. She has expressed a desire to invite
people to come join our little flock.
Anxiously, we await the visit from our Elder Jim Har-
ing and Brother Omar Gava, who will be bringing
Pastor Bill Gonglach from the Denver Church. Our
small mission welcomes visitors, in fact, we encour-
age it, as we are few, but faithful.
We continue to hold on to the knowledge that God is
preparing someone special to pastor His little flock
and help us grow as God intended from the day He
joined us together in baptism in Christ. “Those who
wait on the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall
mount up with wings like eagles. They shall run
and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint says
the Lord,” Isaiah 40:31. What a wonderful God we
serve.
Let’s pray for those who are in harm’s way of the
storms, that they may see the hand of God through
their hardships, that His name may be exalted for His
mercy and grace. We are praying for all of you.
May God bless us all.
In Jesus’ precious name,
Sisters Bernie Mendez & Jeannette Dover.
A MISSIONARY EXPERIENCE
As a child I was always fascinated by the missionaries
who would come to our church and talk about their
work on the foreign mission field. Over the years, I
hoped that someday the Lord would open the doors
for me to go on a short-term mission trip or at least
visit one of our missionary families. Between the re-
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 sponsibilities of my own family and career, I some-
times wondered if this was even feasible prior to my
retirement.
Nevertheless, at the end of last year, the Lord brought
about a series of events that allowed me and my three
oldest children the opportunity to visit our church in
Asuncion, Paraguay and help with the construction
of the CPA school addition. Fortunately for me, my
tasks mostly required a willingness to work and not
an in-depth knowledge of construction techniques.
The first morning we pulled weeds and cleared the
building site. In the afternoon we began moving (by
hand) a pile of 16,000 bricks and stacking them next
to the worksite.
Later that week, we moved, crushed, and leveled
“fill” to form the base for the school’s floor. While
my son helped dig the septic system, my daughters
moved on to the annual task of repainting the class-
rooms in the existing school building. Just like at
home, there was never a shortage of work to be done.
Each day, the sisters from church graciously prepared
us wonderful noon-time meals, and someone would
try to teach me a few Spanish words. During work
breaks, we all partook in the Paraguayan custom of
sitting in a circle and sharing a community of cup of
terere, a type of tea. Even though I couldn’t speak the
language I could feel the shared love of Christ with
our co-laborers.
Although I experienced the shock and excitement of
being immersed in a different culture while I was
there, what strikes me most now, months later, is the
way our shared love of the Lord made everything
seem so normal. Our lives fell into the daily patterns
of work and worship with our fellow believers and we
felt “at home” in the Lord. I would encourage every-
one to remember our missionaries and local leaders
in prayer and to be open to the Lord’s leading to visit
should He grant you the opportunity. Should He also
lead you to give financially, there are abundant op-
portunities to provide scholarships for students
and to contribute to the continuing school
building expansion project.
Rod Koch, Trustee, District I
MELVIN EDWARD HUBER 1920-2008
Some of this information comes from an article written by
Nate Reutter (husband of granddaughter, Ruth). Submitted
by Jim Haring
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my
course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth, there is
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laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the
Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me at that Day...”
2 Timothy 4:7-8b
On Saturday, August
30, a true saint finished
his race. Bro. Melvin
Huber leaves behind a
legacy of lasting fruit
and blessings. He and
his wife Sis. Katherine
served as missionar-
ies in Brazil for over
50 years, preaching
the Gospel, making
disciples and plant-
ing churches. All of
his children presently
serve the Lord with their
lives, mostly on the mission field.
Melvin’s eldest son, Luke, as a pioneer missionary to
the Amazon Basin and later the founder of Project
Amazon, gave his life serving the Lord in the perils of
missionary work. This served as an added incentive
for Bro. Melvin and the entire family to be even more
diligent and God blessed in a tremendous way. His
life even inspired the grandchildren, all of which are
serving the Lord together with their parents. People
in several continents have been profoundly touched,
encouraged, trained and won for Christ by this man
and his descendants.
Bro. Melvin, a farm boy from Illinois as he worked
the fields, dreamed of one day being a missionary.
That day came in 1955 when he received the bless-
ing of his minister, packed up the family and left for
Brazil. I met Bro. Melvin six years later when Angie
and I were invited to come to Brazil, live in the Hu-
ber home and encourage the brethren of the mission
churches while the family took their first furlough
back to the States. No one in my life has made so pro-
found an impression as this one brother who preached
God’s word and lived an unselfish life all for God’s
glory and now “HOME AT LAST” with his Savior,
the Lord Jesus.
Melvin passed away in the city of Parintins — an
island city in the Amazon River where he lived and
ministered with his daughter and
caregiver, Angela, until the Lord
called him home.
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