From March 4th to the 7th we had a very important activity in Santa Fe, Argentina, organized by CMI. A group of 15 brethren from Uruguay traveled to the activity. In that group, the evangelist, Liber Murieda, accompanied us. We need to emphasize that this activity was organized together with Pr. Jose Faeinza, director of CMI in Argentina. Ten churches from different denominations joined us as we had various important activities.
 
One of those activities was a 3-night evangelistic revival event. What God did was amazing! The venue was full to capacity and we had the need to place a big screen on the street in order for the approximate 300 people that stayed outside to be able to see the meetings. The very last night there was an attendance of 800 people. The word of God was preached and God did extraordinary miracles. Evangelist Liber Murieda was the speaker for those three nights.
 
Another very important activity was the meeting for pastors and leaders. There were approximately 100 pastors and leaders of various denominations. In that meeting, we spoke about CMI and I had the privilege of speaking the Word of God. The Lord manifested Himself with power and we had a very blessed time. Pastors from cities near Santa Fe were in the meeting and they showed interest in CMI. As a result of this activity, we are preparing a breakfast for the month of April in the city of Rosario.
 
On Sunday, we visited different churches preaching the Word of God. The Lord glorified Himself in each and every place.
 
Most expenses were covered through the effort of the pastors and churches in Santa Fe.  Pr. Faienza and the other pastors are very grateful with the events. God is God.

My dear brethren, I am very happy to report on what has happened in Santa Fe and how God is moving and growing His kingdom through CMI there and the surrounding region.

Rev. Boykin was in Dominican Republic on January 19th to meet, structure and strategize the way relief help will work through CMI and its partners.

CMI is working closely with the National Social Service Evangelical Council as well as The National Evangelical University, both in the D.R.  The concept of “Restoration Camps” is taking shape.

Dr. Martha Butler, Director of Genesis Project, who is also in charge of the Jimani Unit 3 makeshift hospital in the D.R., oversees a camp of over 300 children affected by the earthquake.  She is helping to coordinate and facilitate help in order to bring the prototype Restoration Camp into fruition.

We know that aid will be for an extended time and CMI, along with its network of ministries, organizations and individuals, is forging ahead to make help become tangible to the many in need as quickly as possible.

This past July 12-24, 2009, I had the distinct privilege of traveling to the Democratic Republic of Congo for a Ten Day Missions Trip where approximately 12,000 people were ministered to.  Many souls came to the Lord during our time in DRC and the Lord confirmed His Word through signs and wonders.  The trip was spearheaded by Bishop Darlingston G. Johnson who is the Senior Pastor of “Bethel World Outreach Ministries International” in Silver Springs, Maryland and Dr. Nicku Kyungu Mordi, President and CEO of “I GO Africa for Jesus Movement and Africa Transformation Embassy.”
 
Our ministry (Higher Call Ministries International) partnered with a Medical Mission Team from “Bethel World Outreach Ministries International” and “Africa for Jesus.”

While in the DRC, our team of doctors and nurses partnered with local doctors and nurses to do health screening, disseminate medication, and provide public health education (1200 patients were seen). We conducted a 4 day medical mission in addition to visiting local non-governmental organizations serving HIV patients. We also focused on a strategy to form long term partnerships for continuity of care for those served. During our mission, I was personally involved in preaching evangelistic services and in providing leadership training sessions. We thank God for the spiritual and financial support that we received from CMI fellowship. Many lives were touched through the teaching and preaching of God’s Word. To God be the glory!

Sincerely,

William Valmyr, PhD

See our latest newsletter that highlights Rev. Valmyr’s new book.

Rev. Mark D. Boykin and Rev. Victor Medina met with more than 30 pastors/leaders interested in CMI to lay down groundwork for CMI ministry in the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean.

Several meetings took place where information was given, vision explained and discussion occurred in how to best set up and effectively network and reach other Christian leaders as well as reach out in ministry to this region of the world.  Discussions included training and education, CALEB Centers, church planting, and credentialing details.  Pastor Brito was instrumental in arranging this meeting of interested ministers.