Our Missionaries
Anita Held--Embrace the Grace, Africa
Dedicated to helping Zambian orphans and villagers find their true Identity in Christ, God-given Purpose in life, while giving them Empowerment to fulfill the call of God on their lives. www.etgmin.org
Capital City Rescue Mission, Albany NY
The Missions is dedicated to proclaiming the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ to the homeless and needy of the Capital Region. The Center provides for the whole person - body, mind and spirit so that they will return to society mature in Christ as productive citizens. The Rescue Missions provides a New Faith Program, a free medical clinic, clothing distributions center, a 9-month New Life Program, transitional living apartments for program graduates and New Home for Women. All under the direction of Perry Jones. www.capitalcityrescuemission.com
Open Door Mission, Glens Falls NY
John and Linda Maynard, Word of Life
After 36 years of ministering in central and eastern NY as Word of Life Local Church Missionaries they have now transitioned to ministering to "the res of the country" to youth ministries that do not have a resident Word of Life LCM missionary. They have 105 ministries in 69 churches in 22 states from Maine to Oregon. The Maynard's state "For over 36 years our passion has been and continues to be helping Pastor, churches and leaders to reach today's youth through evangelism and discipleship. Our desire is to reach, disciple and develop leadership in local churches in order to provide exciting, vibrant youth ministries."
Israel and Julie Zalazar, Aregentina
Both Julie & Israel are Argentines, they speak the language, know the culture and do not need visas. Israel has the gift of service and relating to people. Julie has the gift of teaching. World Venture, Argentina
Our Daily Bread
By making the life-changing wisdom of the bible understandable and making accessible to all people experiencing a personal relationship with Christ through devationals, dvd's, cd's, books and personal ministries. www.ourdailybread.org
Samaritan's Purse (OCC)
George and Jenny Samuel, TEAM, South Asia
Retired--
Tony and Sharon Gould
Retired Sim Missionaries to South Africa they now live in South Carolina. Sharon volunteers at a pregnancy center and Tony continues to preach and teach in local churches. He was formerly a pastor for 32 years in both the US and in South Africa where he taught nationals The Word of God.