It's a New Year!

The holidays have come and gone and 2012 is already moving "full steam ahead."

Go4Him has been truly blessed as we continue to see God work in marvelous ways. The main focus over the past year has really been to get the word out about Go4Him Ministries so that children's lives can be changed. So we turned to the internet! Our website, http://www.go4him.org/, has been up and running since September of 2011. The number of people who view the sight as well as follow us on facebook (www.facebook.com/Go4HimMinistries) continues to grow. The word is beginning to spread as well as our prayer base and financial support.

From donations from this past year, Go4Him has been able to follow the example in Acts 1:8 and share Jesus by helping locally, nationally and internationally.

Haiti:

• A water well was dug, producing fresh, healthy, water to an orphanage that serves over hundreds of children and the community. These children and adults had been washing clothes, showering and drinking contaminated water. Or, they would search for miles to find fresh water springs that were often dried up.
• A generator was purchased so that the water well could continue to operate when there was no electricity. This is a common occurrence in the mountains of Haiti.
• New skirts and shirts were purchased and delivered to Guilandy and other Haitian orphans. The smiles on their faces were priceless as they held their new skirts up to see what they would look like in them.

Guatemala:

• A new relationship has been formed and faithful prayer support for DAR continues. God has given this organization a huge vision for orphans, widows families and communities. DAR has opened up a FREE school to children who were not getting an education. Through this school, these children are also getting a nutritious meal each day. Furthermore, parents are volunteering in the school to help cook, clean and work where needed which is giving them a sense of worth and purpose in their own community.

Haiti, Guatemala and Honduras:

• Go4Him has partnered with Throneside and handed out over 250 new shirts from their 'Buy One Send One' program for orphans, children, teens and parents. The children's faces would have brought tears to your eyes. They were so thankful and humbled to receive a new shirt from people who truly care for them.

Palo Pinto County:

• Water and other needed items were collected and donated for the fire fighters in the Possum Kingdom fires.

This past year, the Lord laid on my heart, specifically, to not limit Him! Go4Him was not only going to help meet the needs of oprhans and widows but there was more. God began opening my eyes to the need for missionaries, pastors, and ministry staff to get rest and time alone with God, their spouse and their family so that they can serve the people out of HIS wholeness. Mark 6:30-31 says, 'The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to Him all they had done and taught. Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a change to eat, He said to them, "Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest."'

This 'place of rest' could generate an income to further the support of orphans, children and widows through Go4Him. Thus, Rest4Him was birthed!

I believe God was directing Rest4Him to Colorado. In September, multiple properties were viewed and on stood out above the others. In October, fundraising began. In November, an offer was put on the land and in December, the land was purchased and the deed was in Go4Him Ministries' name. When God is ready to move, He moves!

We have the following funds to raise and I believe God will move on the hearts of His people to provide:

• Water Well - $3500
• Septic - $3500  
• Retreat Center - $143,000

Looking back, it has been an amazing first year and I believe that there are many more to come!

My deepest appreciation goes out to you for your prayers and financial support in order to make a difference in so many lives. Thank you for believing in Go4Him. I pray blessings oer you and your family for your faithfulness.

Together we are changing lives one trip at a time!

In Him and 4Him,

Suzanne Turk
Executive Director