{"id":384,"date":"2013-08-20T10:24:09","date_gmt":"2013-08-20T17:24:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/crystal-pierce\/?p=384"},"modified":"2013-08-20T10:24:09","modified_gmt":"2013-08-20T17:24:09","slug":"summer-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/crystal-pierce\/2013\/08\/20\/summer-2013\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"<table id=\"bodyTable\" width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td id=\"bodyCell\" align=\"center\" valign=\"top\">\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"top\">\n<table id=\"templatePreheader\" width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"top\">\n<table width=\"600\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<table width=\"366\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"left\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">New prayer cards are available! Contact me&#8230;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table width=\"197\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"right\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><a href=\"http:\/\/us1.campaign-archive2.com\/?u=9169e895ebca76927fdac9f86&amp;id=a062cb4d9f&amp;e=[UNIQID]\" target=\"_blank\">View this email in your browser<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"top\">\n<table id=\"templateHeader\" width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"top\">\n<table width=\"600\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"left\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gallery.mailchimp.com\/9169e895ebca76927fdac9f86\/images\/sunset.Fotord9d0266c732d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"564\" align=\"left\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"top\">\n<table id=\"templateBody\" width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"top\">\n<table width=\"600\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<table width=\"600\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"left\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\nI have been enjoying the last couple of weeks here in Eastern Oregon. \u00a0I&#8217;ve stayed busy with sharing in churches, visiting friends and family, helping out with a few projects at my sister&#8217;s house, and enjoying all things summer in Oregon. \u00a0Such as sweet corn on the cob, watermelon, raspberries, BBQ&#8217;s, summer rain storms, green grass, and so much more! \ud83d\ude42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"top\">\n<table id=\"templateColumns\" width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"top\">\n<table width=\"600\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\" width=\"50%\">\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"left\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<table width=\"false\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"left\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gallery.mailchimp.com\/9169e895ebca76927fdac9f86\/images\/IMG_559481834c.JPG\" alt=\"\" width=\"264\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"264\">Thank you to all who have prayed for me to find a car &#8211; because I found one! \u00a0Two weeks ago I was able to buy a Ford Escape. \u00a0It&#8217;s really cute &amp; I have been enjoying it so much. \u00a0I pray that it will be an\u00a0<span style=\"font-family: georgia, times, 'times new roman', serif;\">awesome car for the future ministry in Baja California.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<table width=\"false\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"left\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gallery.mailchimp.com\/9169e895ebca76927fdac9f86\/images\/alw.2013Fotor.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"264\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"264\">This is the group of missionaries and teachers that participated in a 8 day Advanced Language Workshop. \u00a0We had missionaries come from all over Latin America to Mexico to partake in this awesome opportunity. \u00a0We learned how to analyze a language on a discourse level (meaning you have a high level of language and can see\u00a0<span style=\"font-family: georgia, times, 'times new roman', serif;\">patterns in the language) in order to help us as we begin translating Bible lessons, develop literacy materials &amp; as we teach them God&#8217;s word. \u00a0It was very helpful and useful information.<br \/>\nThis was the week I was also cooking breakfast &amp; dinner for 20-25 people &amp; finishing packing my house! \u00a0By the grace of God and help from others I got it all done!<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<table width=\"300\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"left\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"18\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Praises ::<br \/>\n:: for a wonderful time in Oregon<br \/>\n:: the Ford Escape &#8211; may it be a blessing for quite a few years<\/p>\n<p>Prayer Requests ::<br \/>\n:: that my co-workers would find a home for me in Baja just in time for my arrival at the end of September<br \/>\n:: for travel plans as head to So. California at the end of September<\/p>\n<p><em>I have new updated prayer cards &#8211; if you are interested in receiving one, please contact me. \ud83d\ude42<br \/>\nBlessings,<br \/>\nCrystal<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\" width=\"50%\">\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"right\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<table width=\"false\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"left\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gallery.mailchimp.com\/9169e895ebca76927fdac9f86\/images\/conf.2013Fotor.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"264\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"264\">The last week of May were the meetings for all our missionaries in Mexico. \u00a0We enjoyed four fun filled days hearing about what God is doing in the different tribes and different ministries that He has in Mexico! \u00a0It was encouraging to hear all the reports and connect with friends that we only see a couple times a year or less.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<table width=\"false\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"left\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gallery.mailchimp.com\/9169e895ebca76927fdac9f86\/images\/mixteco.2013Fotorf896e3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"264\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"264\">Check out the Mixteco team! \u00a0I will be joining Gaby &amp; Adriana, Ramon &amp; Vanessa, and Arehmi. \u00a0Arehmi needs me to help be her support as a single missionary and to round out the team. \u00a0I am looking forward so much to joining this team at the end of September. \u00a0Cool things are happening on our team. \u00a0Like Adriana is very close to finishing her language study and will soon be starting on literacy materials. \u00a0Arehmi should be finishing her language study early next year and she&#8217;ll be able to start working on translation. \u00a0And then the other four us will need to work hard to learn the Mixteco language and culture so we can help the other two out.<br \/>\nI am planning on heading down to Southern California at the end of September, packing my car up with my stuff that is stored there, and then crossing California and moving to Baja California. \ud83d\ude42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<table width=\"300\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"left\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"18\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\u201cHe gives power to the weak<br \/>\nand strength to the powerless.<br \/>\nEven youths will become weak and tired,<br \/>\nand young men will fall in exhaustion.<br \/>\nBut those who trust in the Lord will find new strength.<br \/>\nThey will soar high on wings like eagles.<br \/>\nThey will run and not grow weary.<br \/>\nThey will walk and not faint.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Isaiah 40:29-31<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"top\">\n<table id=\"templateFooter\" width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"top\">\n<table width=\"600\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<table width=\"600\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"left\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><em>Copyright \u00a9 2013 New Tribes Mission, All rights reserved.<\/em><br \/>\nThanks for staying interested in what God is doing through me in Mexico.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New prayer cards are available! 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