It’s beginning to look a lot like…

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS!!

Another thing I want to do is bake a bunch, I mean TON, of sweet breads and go door to door and give away Christmas bread!  Something my family always did.  I don’t think ever on a large scale, but to folks we sort of knew.

People could send fruit cakes or other typical Christmas goodies.  A donation of $10 could bake quite a bit of bread!  I may get my youth group to do some of the baking.  My church may even help out.  I’m hoping we can make it pretty big.  I would like to walk around and knock on doors.  Be a great way for us to meet people.

Church Partnership Plans

One of our desires at Onnemi International Ministries is to provide an avenue for churches in the United States to partner in, and experience, International Missions. Being located on the border of Mexico and the United States provides a variety of ministry exposure that is cost effective for group trips, family trips, or individuals.

These ministries range from personal evangelism to building projects, from children’s ministries to soup kitchens, or from sports ministries to medical ministries. The need in the borderland is extreme, especially the spiritual need. Any form of involvement will aide in spreading the message of hope in Jesus Christ!

The following details lay out a timeline for church partnership based upon time commitments and desired depth of experience:

1. Phase #1 – Commitment to bring one or two teams which will help solidify relationships with the Onnemi staff and the families in our community.

1. 1. Summer / Spring Trips

i. Children’s Vacation Bible School

1. Bible Lessons & Testimonies

2. Music Leaders

3. Games Leaders

4. Adult Bible study teachers

ii. Sports Outreach

1. Tournament competitions in any sport

2. Training camps (VBS type ministry)

iii. Mercy Work

1. Building projects within the community

2. Helping local ministries

3. Clothing pantries

4. Meals for homeless

iv. Seminar Ministries

1. Marriage conference

2. Family life conference

3. Youth conferences

v. ESL

1. Teachers

2. Coaches

3. Tutoring

1. Phase #2 – Commitment of two or more teams each year in a three year period, developing personal relationships with local community and church. This is a step toward actively planting a church and being a sister body.

 

1. 1. Summer / Spring Trips as above Phase #1.

 

1. 1. 1 week project work toward developing the Onnemi ministry center and further establishing relationships for the Onnemi staff.

 

i. Build and equip portions of the School

1. Framing and exterior trip

2. Interior finish team

3. Team to “kick off” the school ministry by teaching and tutoring

 

ii. Build and equip portions of the visitor home. The visitor home will provide adequate housing for groups and visitors as they look to serve.

1. Framing and exterior trip

2. Interior finish team

 

1. Phase #3 – Commitment of several teams each year throughout a five year period. This is a committed step toward planting a church, but also toward the development of the Bible school!

 

1. 1. Summer / Spring Trips as above Phases.

 

1. 1. 1 week project work toward developing the Onnemi ministry center and further establishing relationships for the Onnemi staff (as above Phases).

 

 

1. 1. Active participation in Church growth and ministry.

i. Team evangelism with local church.

ii. Training seminars for local church.

iii. Church sister partnerships through family correspondence.

 

1. 1. Major commitment toward development of Bible School.

i. Teach modular courses on Evangelism

ii. Teach modular on Bible Study methods

iii. Teach modular on world missions

 

Ministry Goals & Outline

Another long term goal that we have is to develop a Christian Community Center. The purpose of this center is to develop contact with the community that otherwise would not be possible. Through education, job training, family counseling, and clinic work we will be able to build trust in the community by fulfilling physical needs. Another facet of this center will be to equip local believers for ministry. If a local pastor has a third grade reading level, perhaps we can help enhance his understanding of scripture by reaching an eighth grade reading level.

Following is a brief outline of what this community center will one day offer:

I. Christian Education Center

A. General Education

1. English

2. Computer

3. Crafts

4. Tutoring

5. Fine Arts

6. Bible (New Testament/Old Testament Survey)

7. Sports

8. INEA (Similar to GED for adults and teens older than 14.)

            9. 10-14 (Similar to GED for adolescents, only for 10-14 years.)

B. Library

            1. Nonfiction

            2. Fiction

            3. Internet Access

C. Vocational Shops

            1. Repujado (Metal Art Work)

            2. Mechanics

            3. Carpentry

            4. Computer

            5. Electronics

            6. Sewing

II. Micro businesses

A. Laundry Mat

B. Computer Repair

C. Internet Café

D. Papeleria (Stationary, school supplies, fax, printing, copying)

E. Mechanic Shop

F. Carpentry Shop

III. Counseling Center

A. Family Counseling

B. Resources for Drug/ Alcohol rehabilitation

IV. Clinic

A. General Check Ups

B. Caravana Medica (Medical Missions)

C. Basic Dental Practice

D. Resources for complicated procedures

V. Dormitories

            A. Boys Dorm

            B. Girls Dorm

What is Onnemi doing in Juarez??

Our ultimate goal is church planting; seeing men and women’s lives changed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ and growing steadily in fellowship with one another. This goal will be achieved primarily through relationships and Bible studies. As national believers grow in their faith, they will begin to take an active part in leading and equipping other believers. Once the work has begun, we pray that the Lord will bless this work and a fully national led congregation will be established within six years.