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~ The 2004 Tobago LifeForce Team ~
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The Tobago LifeForce team arrived here on January 15th, 2004. It has been a wonderful time for them as they have seen God move in amazing ways in their own lives and in the lives of the youth of Tobago. Pray for them daily as they continue to minister here and in Trinidad until May 15th. Pray for open doors for ministry, new churches and schools to share at and for thru their ministry for youth to accept Christ as their personal Lord and Saviour and walk in His ways!Joining the LifeForce team as well is Kerry Whitbread, who is Tim and Michelle's intern from FGBI. He has been assisting LifeForce and preparing things for Tim and family as they have arrived here and now has begun to help Tim as the mission has begun!
Leading the team are Phil and Annette Marchant. They are a great couple who are not new to LifeForce. They both left their jobs in Calgary to take the team to Tobago this year. What a great sacrifice! It has been a slow start for them here developing new relationships as for the last 2 years, Jeremy Switzer, was the leader of the Tobago team. It has taken some time for the pastors and school staff to get to know them; yet, God is using them in amazing ways! Please pray for them as they lead this team.
TEAM MINISTRY HIGHLIGHTS:
The team spent the first week or two after arriving getting used the heat, (discovering some beaches!) and learning the area, where to shop and getting settled. They got to work working with an ISCF worker, Teshon. He has helped them get into several schools to do several drama classroom programs - smart choices, drugs, and abstinence and AIDS. At schools, they have been able to present the gospel and see kids saved. Sometimes they have spent whole school days going class to class doing their presentations-particularly at a school called Goodwood. They have seen whole classes come forward for prayer to commit and re-commit their lives to Christ or for encouragement in their walk with God. They have traveled throughout the island wherever there is an opportunity. Also, they have ministered in Primary Schools (elementary grades). They were treated like movie stars there, getting asked for autographs!
On four occasions, they have done drama outreaches downtown Scarborough at the NIB Mall after school when all the kids are hanging out after classes. It has been a great time to meet kids and talk with them.
Jesus Cares Family Cottage has been a special place for the team to minister. Sharing themselves by playing with the kids, reading stories and loving on them has been life changing. The team even went over for a sleepover! The kids loved it and all the attention they got.
The LifeForce team has also participated in an interdenominational youth rally and a tent evangelistic crusade It was great to participate with other groups as they encouraged youth in their pursuit of Christ.
Each of the team has grown personally throughout this mission - being stretched to lead in team devotions and share their testimonies with others.
Much of their in school ministry has been discipleship as they have helped kids walk out their walk. There have been few first time commitments to Christ but many youth needing to hear about God's grace and how to keep committed, living for Him. The team has been a great strength and example to these youth who need to see they have a future in Christ as they determine to live for Him.
Check out their photo gallery of their ministry in action!