Isaiah 41:9-10
I took you from the ends of the earth, from its farthest corners I called you. I said, 'You are my servant'; I have chosen you and have not rejected you. So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Mike Olsen and Diana Wiley have seen the capacitiy of what God has done in the lives of those TVM serves in Mozambique and Rwanda. They are thrilled that God has entrusted them to lead all 4 amazing teams this summer. They know each team member is goiing acording to God's perfect will for the Body of Chirst and for the purposes each mission possesses. Mike and Diana are excited about the opportunity to continue to glorify God by serving in this full-time ministry. Both are looking forward to connecting the church body through Christian action and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Rwanda Team I (June 2-18) 
Amber Beamer lives in Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota. She is an ex-Air Force Officer and now a stay at home mom while her husband, Nick, is still in the military. God has given both of them a passion for missions and humanitarian work. Once Nick retires from the military, they would like to be involved in full-time missions. The Lord has burdened Amber's heart for the people of Rwanda and now has opened the door for her to go on this trip. He has also provided family members who can stay with their baby. Amber is very excited as the time draws closer and she is thankful for all the prayers and support on her behalf. 
Marsha Fishbaugh attended Saint Francis College in Ft Wayne, Indiana for 3 semesters then went to work for the Air National Guard. In the meantime, the "Fonzie" love of her life was drafted and a year later they married. Thus began a military life lasting nearly 26 years. She and her husband, Dave raised 2 baby girls into lovely young women and who now are mothers, themselves. This is her proudest achievement. When her daughters needed to go to college, one succeeding the other, after the last move, from Texas to Virginia, she went to work when offered the secretarial position with the North Defense Trust. That was 1988. They've long ago graduated and now love and nurture their five precious grandchildren and take excellent care of their "sons". Marsha is still working only now on a PC. Dave and Marsha have enjoyed 41 years of love and marriage and look forward to many more. For what more could she ask, except to answer a "call" to visit some moms and children who need continued hope and assurance that they are loved and were created in the image of God in Christ Jesus. 
Amanda Matthys is originally from Pasadena, Texas, and spent the last six years working in youth ministry in Pasadena, San Marcos, and Galveston, Texas. Last May, she married a wonderful man who is active duty army, so in September, they moved to Ft. Jackson in Columbia, South Carolina where he is stationed and working as a Drill Sergeant. She is currently pursuing a graduate degree in Counselor Education with a focus in School Counseling at the University of South Carolina, and plans on working in the schools as a counselor when she is finished. She also has a heart for missions and has been a member of many mission teams including teams to Mexico, Belize and South Africa, and has led many UMARMY and Big House groups. She feels incredibly blessed by God in her life and is extremely excited and humbled that God is allowing her to be God’s hands and feet in Rwanda as a part of this team! 
Brett Mosher is the Small Group Pastor at Oakwood Baptist Church in New Braunfels, and is always excited about opportunities to share the love of Christ with people from other cultures. Recently, he began to feel a longing to work with impoverished people in Africa as books, movies, and articles started coming across his path. He didn’t know what his connection with Africa would look like, but he began to pray that God would reveal His plan for involvement there. Then, through “divine coincidence” Brett came in contact with Diana Wiley. When she told him about True Vineyard Ministries’ project in Rwanda, he was immediately interested. Brett was reminded that the book of James tells us that true religion involves caring for widows and orphans, and the Umuzabibu project aims to do just that. He knows that by partnering with these 10 widows. their churches, and sponsors in the U.S., we will break the cycle of poverty for these precious women and their children will tangibly bless them with the love of Christ. He is excited about what God has in store! 
Molly Moloney is a student at Texas State University where she is working towards her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders. She has attended First United Methodist Church in San Marcos, Texas for 22 years. For the past 4 years she has been praying about doing a mission trip with True Vineyard Ministries. It was not until she heard about the trip to Rwanda that she heard God say “yes”. She knows the mission work she and the team will be doing in Rwanda promotes education and getting families out of poverty and dependence. She believes those things are important and wanted to be part of something so incredible and life changing. The decision was a difficult one for her to make but after telling her parents they said, “We knew you were going to Rwanda, how can we help?” As soon as they said this, she knew she was supposed to go. Molly is grateful for all the support, prayers and gifts they along with church community and friends have given to make this trip possible. 
Justin Rains is currently a student at Texas State University where he is studying anthropology and geography. Justin also works at Crate & Barrel part-time. He travels every chance he gets and enjoys seeing the world through the eyes of other people and cultures. His faith and family mean the most to him and he believes high standards and morals should be unmovable. After doing some research and free-lance tech writing on the 1994 Rwandan Genocide for a class, and then turning over all his work to True Vineyard Ministries, Justin felt led to offer his services in any capacity needed. Justin has had no desire to go to Africa but realizes that it is God who is calling him to Rwanda. Like many team members, Justin does not know yet what the capacity of God's plans are for him on this trip but believes that they will be revealed. Although there have been a few obstacles and doubts, each time God has confirmed his involvement with this endeavor. He received all money needed quite easily, and met the requirement without avail, even after the cost of fuel went up. This was truly amazing to Justin. He feels that this trip will be truly blessed and that we will be a light unto the darkness, only through the will of God. 
Sam Wiley grew up in Colorado and has his Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines. Additionally, Sam has his Professional Engineering license and has been employed by the State of Texas from more than 22 years. He and his wife, Diana, one of the founders of True Vineyard Ministries (and the love of his life) have 4 adult children between them. He and Diana are hot air balloon pilots and were married over the New England coast. Sam went to Mozambique in 2004 and has supported the ministry for many years. Sam has been constantly exposed to the work TVM is doing in Rwanda and has a renewed interest in the Umuzabibu project. He looks forward to what God will bring about this summer! Rwanda Team II (June16-July 2) 
Cindy Calavan was raised in Bettie, Texas and graduated from Union Hill High School. She has been married for 32 years to Steve Calavan and they have two sons, Spencer and David. They have two lovely daughter-in-laws, Jennifer and Anna, respectively. Additonally, Steve and Anna have given Cindy and Steve two grandbabies, Emily, 3 and Erin, 7 months. Cindy believes that this trip to Rwanda has been a mirracle from the Lord. The trip only came to be a possibility for her on May 19. She knows things have come together in a way that only the Lord can orchestrate and believes He is giving her the desires of her heart. Cindy looks forward to being His hands and feet and most of all His love to those who are hurting. Cindy praises Him for all He has done in her life and wants God to be glorified on this trip and in her life. 
Armando Contreras grew up in San Marcos, Texas. He attended various colleges before he enlisted in the Army in 1969. After returning from Viet Nam, Armando attended the University of Texas before establishing his own building and flooring business. His first loves are his three daughters and wife, Linda. His daughters are Christine, who just graduated from Medical School in May, Angel who is attending Cosmetology School and plans to go back to college in the fall, and Stephanie who is a sophomore in high school. He loves to fish, hunt, and golf. Mando was first called to go to Mozambique with Diana Wiley in 2004 after much prayer and hearing directly from God that he need not worry. He traveled back to Mozambique in 2005 and now has the opportunity to serve the Master Carpenter in Rwanda. God is good and always provides. 
Patrick Cosgrove is a portfolio manager with Teacher Retirement System of Texas. He is a graduate of Texas A&M and St. Mary's Universities, and holds a CFA designation. In 2005 Patrick was part of the team to Mozambique, and is very excited to now be going to Rwanda to serve. Patrick is married to Tecla, one of the founders of TVM and has two great kids: Brough, 8 and Rebecca, 4. 
Linda Freeman is Pastor of Community and Missions at the Fellowship at Plum Creek where she has been on staff for two and one half years. She is a retired attorney who spent much of her career as a prosecutor. She enjoys participating in and teaching Precept Upon Precept Bible studies. She enjoys college football, watching drag racing and taking mini vacations. She lives in Kyle, Texas and is the mother of two grown daughters. Linda holds B.S., J.D. and M Div. degrees. She says her biggest boast is that she loves and is loved by the Lord. And when she heard about the Rwanda ministry she was instantly drawn to its mission and purposes. 
Joanne Green is involved in women's ministry at her church in Houston, Texas where she serves as an Associate Pastor. Additionally, Joanne serves on the Advisory Board of True Vineyard Ministries. She has worked with battered women, housed in shelters in the Fort Bend County area, as well as coordinated and taught bible studies for women in the Texas Prison system. In 2005 she was part of the Mozambique team to Chicuque. Her passion is truly to minister to women from all walks of life and cultures. Her travels have taken her all across the world to minister to God's people. She believes God has called her to the regions of Africa to serve women branded with the scars of AIDS/HIV, to serve them in any capacity that the Lord deems necessary to demonstrate that pure religion is to take care of widows and orphans in their distress. 
Annie Werner is a senior at San Marcos High School, and has lived there all of her life. In her four years at SMHS she was involved in many organizations such as the debate team, Junior State of America, the cheerleading squad, and also founded one of her own called the Youth Activists United. YAU is essentially the segue God used to guide her to become involved with True Vineyard Ministries. Annie’s new organization sponsored one of the TVM widows last January by grassroots fundraising and involving the students at her school. When late February rolled around, she knew that she had been called to give herself even more to the 10 women of Rwanda by first handedly participating in the latest addition to the True Vineyard family: the Rwanda mission. As a member of Rwanda Team II, Annie hopes to connect with the women and help advance their lives and the lives of their families in ways they would have never imagined. She is most excited about meeting her sponsored widow, Ayinkamye Saveline, and seeing the transformation of her life take place right before her eyes. Annie’s parents, Gary and Patrice Werner, and brother, Geoff, will be in her heart as she travels across the world this summer, and can’t wait to share the stories of God’s handiwork when she returns. Mozambique I (July 4 -22) 
Michele Burge is 19 and is currently attending Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas where she is studying International Relations. Michele is from the Amarillo area where she has lived all her life and grew up in the fellowship of First United Methodist Church in Canyon, Texas. She feels after a lifetime of receiving blessings from her church and community that she is now being led to give back to the world in the love and faith that God has shown her by returning for a second time to Mozambique. This past year has been one of rapid personal growth and God's spiritual calling was intensified when He presented Michele with this ministry opportunity once again. Her faith is growing and she is egar to continue sharing her faith with others who have not yet experienced Jesus' love. 2 Timothy 1:7 For God did not five us a spirit of cowardice, but rather a spirit of power and love and self-discipline. 
Cheryl Jacobs is a native Texan and has lived in the Austin area all her life. She works at URS Corp and has been employed there for 26 years. Cheryl became a Christian at the age of 17. She has been a member of Crystal Lake Baptist Church for 14 years where she currently serves as a 1st – 3rd grade Sunday school teacher. Additionally, she has taught Vacation Bible School and serves in a wide range of areas including the Children's ministry, Benevolence and Hospitality & Planning. She has been called to go on mission trip for many years and now she and her daughter Ashley will be going to Mozambique in July with True Vineyard Ministries. 
Ashley Jacobs was born in Austin, Texas and currently attends Leander High School where she is in the Honors Choir. Ashley accepted Jesus Christ at the age of 14 while attending church camp and is a member of Crystal Lake Baptist Church. A couple of years ago, God burdened her heart with going on a mission trip to Africa. She is excited to be going in July along with her mother and True Vineyard Ministries. 
Traci Smith is a long time supporter of True Vineyard Ministries and the mission work in Mozambique and Rwanda. For several years she has helped behind the scenes: selling candles, t-shirts, and cutting out fabric for purses. Recently she decided to accept the call to travel to Mozambique to work directly on the mission team. Traci has always had a servant’s heart and has enjoyed helping others in many ways. She has worked as an elementary school teacher and currently with the Head Start program. She is an active member at First United Methodist Church in San Marcos and enjoys volunteering with a variety of programs. Mozambique II (July 21-August 7) 
James Baker was born in Peducah, Kentucky to Malcom and Mildred Baker in 1956. He is the oldest of 9 children and has 2 brothers and 6 siters. He was baptized at the age of 35. James has been married to his wife, Penny for 23 years and they have 2 children, James, Jr. and Ashlee. Additionally, they have 2 grandchildren. James went on his first mission trip in 1988 to Honduras in 1988 with Fruitful Harvest Ministries. He was ordained into the ministry at New Beginings Fellowship Church in Sulphur Springs, Texas. In 2006, he felt God's call to start a church in Mount Pleasaant, Texas. James has been to many countries with Fruitful Harvest Ministries and knows that God is now calling him to Mozambique. He is grateful for the prayerful support of his church and knows that God will do mighty things while he is there. 
Earl Gregory Earl was born in Dallas, Texas. He is married to Joy and they have 6 children and 13 grandchildren. He joined Fruitful Harvest Ministries in 1998 traveling to various countries from Central America to the Philippines. His passion is spreading the Gospel through medical clinics and evangelism. Africa has always tugged at his heart as a place in desperate need of healing. 
Harold Nash was born in the city of Sulphur Springs Texas to Gladys Lee (yes his father’s name was Gladys, but was called Thumb) and Olivia Nash in 1951. He is the fourth child of nine including two twin sisters and six brothers. The family was very poor but the children never knew it because God somehow always blessed his hard working, loving Christian Parents and Family. He was baptized at the age of nine. Both parents are gone to be with the LORD. Harold has been married to his wife, Swaneece (SWAN-NEICE) for thirty-four years and has four children Tron, Harold Jr, Brandon and Meioshei (ME-O-SHE). He worked as a Broadcast Engineer in Dallas Texas for thirty-six years, twenty-eight of those years as Chief Engineer. He accepted his call to the Ministry of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in January 1975. In his thirty-three years in Ministry, he has served as Associate Minister, Director of Mission, Evangelism and Outreach, Minister of Music and Bass Guitarist, Teacher, and Interim Pastor. He was called to the Pastorate of Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church (the Church in the City of Sulphur Springs where he was born and raised) in December 1997. In November 2006, God blessed him to retire at the age of fifty-five and to move his permanent residence back to Sulphur Springs to devote his life to full time ministry to the Church and in the Community. Harold has served as Director of Missions for over 6 years and has had the privilege of directing suppport to 12 missionary teams in India, Africa, South America and in the United States. His responsibilities included keeping the local church informed on world missions. He believes it was a privilege to serve but was not yet willing to go anywhere outside of the boundaries of t he United States. He knows that God has placed Mozambiuqe on his heart. Although he was reluctant at first, he now counts it a privilege and an honor. Morning Chapel Baptist Church and his family are in full support of the trip. He is grateful for the tremendous financial support of individual members. Harold is excited and has full expectations that God will accomplish many salvations through God sending him to do His will, His way. He believes that he, along with the local chruch will recieve the greater blessings through this endeavor. Harold is going because he loves the Lord and is fully obeying His word. He knows Jesus is his Savior, his Lord and his God. Harold is certian that God's voice is in his heart calling him to Mozambique. 
Robert Newsom was born in Mt. Vernon, Texas but moved quite a bit in his early years since his dad was a coach and schoolteacher. The family moved to Odessa, Texas where in 1963, in a Methodist Church, Robert was saved at the age of 12. A few years later, Robert's parents moved to Sulphur Springs, Texas where at age 19, Robert had an experience with God in which the Holy Spirit moved into his life and took over as never before. He married his life Robbie in 1971 and they have 2 boys who are both currently in the military. They now have 5 grandchildren. Robert and Robbie were dairy farmers for many years. In 1983, Robert felt that God wanted him to go to law school. In 1984, the family moved to Lubbock for law school and graduated in 1986. In 1987, the family moved back to Sulphur Springs where Robert practiced law as an assistant district attorney, county attorney and in 1996 was elected as district judge. Robbie is a registered nurse. Robert has for many years wanted to go to Africa on a mission. Since 1997, Robert and Robbie have taken trips to several foreign countries on short-term mission trips. The trip to Mozambique is exciting and the hope is that God can use ordinary Christian men and women to do extraordinary things through His power and might. Please pray that God will prepare hearts to receive the Word of God. 
Ricky Self believes he was sent by the Spirit to Fruitful Harvest Ministries two and a half years ago and hopes to travel around the world helping to spread the Gospel. He has made other mission trips to the Philippines and Honduras during the past several years and is looking forward to traveling to Mozambique with True Vineyard Ministries. 
Charlie Sickles is the founder and director of Fruitful Harvest International Ministries of Sulphur Springs, Texas. His ministry began in 1990 as he was called to share his testimony and gospel to men & women in jails and prisons. FH conducts as many as 60 services a month in jails and state prisons. His mission endeavors began in 1992 when he was invited to go to Russia with the Texas Baptist Men. He started doing mission work in Honduras in 1993 and carried many medical mission teams to that country for 8 years. In 2000 the Lord opened the door for ministry in the Philippines and has done extensive work there which has included pastoring a new mission church. He has a heart for people to come to a knowledge of Jesus Christ, and also for them to be discipled. The Lord laid Africa heavy on his heart in the year of 2005 and when Diana stated that 500,000 people in Chicuque, Mozambique needed to hear the gospel he felt the calling. He attends New Beginnings Baptist Church and serves on the staff as the director of missions. He has been married to his wife Melba for 25 years and they have seven children and thirteen grandchildren.
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