Catching Our Breath and Launching Forward

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There was so much that happened over the summer that we felt it necessary to recap for a moment before we launch into this fall and winter season.

Bigger Than Ever

Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. (Ephesians 3:20-21)
Calvary School of Missions (CSOM) 2022 was bigger than ever. With over 18 students, 6 leaders, 20 plus teachers and guest speakers, we are reminded of Ephesians 3:20-21 and yet again taught the all important lesson of not limiting God. 
Class Picture 2022
There is no possible way in newsletters to do justice to and bring God all the glory due His name for what He did this summer so we sincerely invite follow-up communication. Please engage with us! We would love to share more with you via telephone, video chat, or personal discussions over food or coffee. Having said that, we will try to give you a snapshot of what God allowed us to be a part of. As you can imagine, this was no small task; months and months and months of preparation went into this year including scheduling and interviewing potential students, teachers, and guest speakers, preparing curriculum and outreach opportunities, assembling a leadership team, organizing logistics of food, shelter, transportation, and much more. It is exhausting to even think of, let alone execute.

By God’s grace, on July 10, we were ready to go and had a beautiful send off from our home church and church planting hub, Calvary Chapel Saving Grace. Words cannot express how grateful we are to be part of a body that understands the importance of the evangelization and discipleship of all nations and whole heartedly gets behind the Calvary School of Missions.

We sent out several newsletters over the summer and don’t want to revisit things we already wrote about so we invite you to view our blog and see those past posts.

Wonderful Opportunities

Tim got to teach at several churches in Culiacan as well as at the first ever missions conference at Calvary Chapel Culiacan. The title of the conference was Mexico and Beyond and it was exciting for the students and staff to be part of church planting history. Pastor Hugo Limón allowed us to basically take over the church and run the whole conference and what a blessing it was as Pastor Hugo, Pastor Trent, Pastor Rob and Pastor Tim taught on the purpose of the church and the great need to reach the unreached nations of the world with the Gospel.
Fruit of the Ministry

As we return home and try to wrap up CSOM 2022, so much is yet to be done. We will bore you with those details another time, but we wanted to share that there is much fruit from the last four years of CSOM. It is yet to be seen what God will do in the lives of the young men and women that joined us this year, but we have eight students from years gone by that are on a path to be in the Middle East by spring 2023. There is a great work going on in a country we choose not to disclose for security purposes where God has opened up an incredible opportunity to start a base for church planting in the Middle East. These CSOM (Calvary school of missions) interns are currently in the process of transitioning to this country to begin language lessons and cultural immersion. We can’t believe God is allowing us to have a front row seat to see what He is going to do in the Muslim nations through CSOM. Another one of the interns will be moving to South Asia to join the work God has allowed us to be part of there and two others will be heading for Japan.

Tim and I are so blessed to be part of the Great Commission, serving together, supporting the youngsters in their callings, and training them up! Especially being able to serve alongside each other. We are happy to be home in our home church body, however, I ( Jenn ) especially enjoyed meeting more of our church body in Sinaloa, Mexico. While traveling and visiting the many church plants, I was reminded of 1 Corinthians 12:12-14.

Meeting new sisters and building the relationships already established was so heartfelt. Words can’t express how in awe I was to meet so many sisters in Christ and to see what our Great Lord has been doing in their lives and in the abundance of His blessings around their communities. We were far away from home, but being with our brothers and sisters, I felt as if I was home! Below are just a few pics of some things we got to do.
Missionary care and many church plants visited
CC Agauruto Women’s Conference
CSOM Ladies 2022
 Prayer Requests
1. Please pray for Tim as he leads a team to Perú, November 1 through November 9 to help host the first ever Calvary Chapel missions conference in South America
2. Please pray for our son, Andy as he is still missing and desperately needs Jesus
3. Please pray for wisdom in our ending of this year and beginning of next. The calendar for missionary care and equipping is quite full and opportunities are not lacking. 

We love you all so much and thank you for being behind us. Through your generous prayer and emotional and financial support, you have made this ministry possible for us and we want to let you know that this is the fruit of your labor as well. 
If the Lord leads you to partner with us financially or increase your already generous support, you can do so by clicking here to become a financial partner   or by mailing your support check to:

Saving Grace World Missions
17451 Bastanchury Rd., Ste.203 
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
*Note Pappas support in memo

All for His Glory, 
Tim and Jenn Pappas

Together Again

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Jenn and I were separated for a couple of weeks but are now glad to be back hand-in-hand serving the Lord together in Mexico. It’s hard to believe but for the fourth year I find myself in Mexico directing the Calvary School of Missions. We are down here with 18 incredibly focused young men and women who feel the call of God on their lives for church planting and missions work. 

  Jenn had some challenges while we were apart, she fell while at work (Praise God she was not seriously injured) also a co worker of hers passed away from a stroke. Despite challenges by God’s grace we both continue to be faithful in what He has put in front of us and lay our lives down for the gospel. 

“As the Father knows Me, even so I know the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep.”

John 10:15

As the Director of the Calvary School of Missions It was not preferred but necessary that I leave California two weeks earlier than Jenn to launch CSOM 2022. Surrounded by a great team of intern leaders who had previously graduated CSOM we got off to an incredible start. The Lord’s hand is clearly upon us as we begin to dig into scriptures highlighting the purpose of the church and outlining the biblical model of missions as found in the book of Acts. The students are hungry for the word of God and passionate for our Lord Jesus. 

Team Leaders
Breaking from studies with worship & prayer

 Part of what we do here is modeling ministry with local church plans from Calvary Chapel Rosorito (CCR). We took the students on two outreaches to the Rosorito dump where Pastor Eddie from Calvary Part of what we do here is modeling ministry with local church plants from Calvary Chapel Rosarito (CCR). We took the students on two outreaches to the Rosarito dump where Pastor Eddie from Calvary Chapel Homex, a church plant from CCR ministers to those living in the dump plaged with poverty, drug addiction, alcoholism, prostitution and many other unmentionable sins bringing the hope of Jesus to the Homex community. We were also able to do a park outreach and Sunday church with him. Tim was able to connect with Gallo, a friend he made on our first years CSOM dump outreach. Gallo has been living in the dump for a long time, but came to faith in Christ four years ago and has been faithfully attending Calvary Chapel Homex. He walks 1 1/2 miles every Sunday. Although he still lives in the landfill, he is a new creation in Christ, loves the Lord and loves people. He greets Tim every year with a big hug and a loving welcome.

Praying for Gallo
Dump Outreach

We have also had nights of testimony from veteran missionaries such as Mike Vincent who has spent over 20 years here in Mexico and Pastor Aaron Garcia who lived with his bride for seven years in Nepal. As great as these two weeks has been there was a big hole, avoid in my life… My bride by my side. We will be together for the remainder of the school and are looking forward to what the Lord is going to do in and through us as we minister to and with these incredible youngsters. We are grateful for the call that God has on our life in Mexico and are excited to see what he reveals to us in these next few weeks. We will keep you updated as best we can. 

Refresh the Weary and Satisfy the Faint

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Jeremiah 31:25 says, “for I have satiated the weary soul, and I have replenished every sorrowful soul.” 

I hear that Jeremiah was a weeping prophet, but honestly, I feel he had such faith and courage. A lot of waiting and patience! 

In these past few months, I (Jenn) have been reflecting on the characteristics and values of the prophets and prophetesses in the Bible. I’ve been thirsting for His presence and direction in our life. Don’t misunderstand me, our life is full of God‘s blessings and He continues to allow privileges and opportunities for us to serve Him. As many of you may know, my son Andy is choosing to be homeless and living in the streets of Orange County with mental illness, alcoholism, and drug addiction, and it’s very painful for my mother’s heart to watch. I am grateful for a very supportive and loving husband and, most importantly, our Father who continues to show up.  We were recently able to connect with Andy on March 19, after not seeing him for five months. I see God using this season to deepen our faith and trust in Him. Hannah & Sarah in the Old Testament prayed & prayed for years and God fulfilled the desires of their hearts. I believe God will radically save my son in His timing. His Word says that He raises the poor out of the dust, and lifts the needy out of the ash heap (Ps 113:7) and that the Lord is near those who have a broken heart, and saves such as have a contrite spirit (Ps 34:18).

Also, while Tim was in central Mexico, I was able to water some relationships by spending time with my mom, connecting with some of the women who encourage and support me, as well as visiting with my middle son who lives in Dana Point.  I had the privilege to go to Mexico and visit Calvary Chapel Homex where our friends, Eddie and Jeanette, serve. I crossed the border on foot for the 1st time and Jeanette picked me up. It was a blessing to see a woman that was saved from the dump last summer there at church.

  • Walking from CA to MX
  • Eddie, Jeanette, and their 3 beautiful children
  • Citali at Homex, rescued from drug addiction (and many other things that come along with living in the Tijuana dump) last year while we were in Mexico serving at Calvary School of Missions
  • Citali serving at Homex at the children’s breakfast ministry in January. Keep praying for her and let’s pray for a women’s home. It is so needed! Women who have lived on the streets have nowhere to go after rehab. 

I also had the opportunity to serve at Voice of Refugees’ (VOR) Women’s Day by watching the babies and making jewelry for the ladies. It was such a blessing to demonstrate Jesus’ love to the women and children of many middle eastern countries like Afghanistan. 

  • Serving in the nursery at VOR’s women’s day
  • Making jewelry for the ladies while they’re getting pampered
  • Meet Christine, she was very intrigued and blessed by this bracelet and wanted to buy some supplies to make jewelry and sell it for income. 

So much good is happening in our lives and in the ministries God allows us to participate in. We want to thank you all so much for partnering with us through prayer, emotional support, and your very generous financial support. We are more grateful than we could ever express. If anyone would like to hear more about what is going on in our lives, we would welcome an email, phone call, or private get together where we could share more personally with you. In a more public setting, we are having a dessert gathering on Sunday, April 24th at 6:30pm in the High School Room at Calvary Chapel Saving Grace. We will share what we’ve been up to and what the Lord is doing in our lives and we would love you to come on out for delicious dessert & fellowship. 

Church address is 17451 Bastanchury Rd, Yorba Linda, CA 92886

Love is in the Air

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So far 2022 is off to a great start! Valentine’s Day has just passed and love is in the air and on the hearts of a lot of people so, naturally, we are seeking to make sure that people know of the greatest love ever; the love of God that transforms the soul through faith in Jesus Christ. Jenn and I have been having a great time every Thursday night hosting some of our church family for a mid-week life group. Conversations have been deep, the fellowship has been sweet and the focus has been on taking what we learned from God’s word on Sunday and sharing it with someone during the week. 

Jenn and I continue to have the privilege of investing in the lives of 20 young adults who are interning with Saving Grace World Missions. They have come out of the Calvary School of Missions (CSOM) over the last three years and we are excited to say one of the interns is well on his way to serving in a Middle Eastern country. He just finished a three month internship in a Muslim country and is home for a brief stay before he is off to his final destination. I apologize for the cryptic nature of this information but the location in the Middle East is a sensitive one and I don’t want to jeopardize his security. I will say this though, God is doing a great work and hopefully we will see a Bible college and church plants birthed from this key location in the Middle East. Another intern is currently serving at one of our Bible college campuses in South Asia. Yet again the need for security is great and I am unable to share too many details but I wanted you all to know that the Lord is moving and teams are being built from these passionate servants of Jesus Christ who have committed themselves to the internship program in order to become better equipped to serve our Lord in the 10/40 window. It is important for you to know that this spiritual fruit will be credited to your account. Because of you, we have been able to disciple, equip, care for and love on these passionate world changers. Thank you so much for the many ways you support us in our work. 

We started this update speaking of love, and there is something in the lives of two other 2019 CSOM graduates that we can be more specific on; we had the joyous opportunity to celebrate the wedding of Bryan and Andrea, a young couple who love each other deeply but love the Lord even more so. Jenn and I were there when they first started making “googly” eyes at each other at our very first school of missions and we are so glad that they ignored our no fraternization policy as the Lord brought this couple together. They are focused on and called to the Middle East as well but will be spending a season learning how to be a married couple. Please pray for them as the Lord grows them together.

Bryan and Andrea’s wedding

Lastly, we wish to share that another exciting opportunity is in front of us as I lead a 15 person team to central Mexico for a church planting conference and to visit eight church plants. A lot of details go into preparing and leading a trip like this so please keep that in prayer. God is good and by His grace it is coming together nicely. The team departs for Mexico at the end of February and will be back in mid-March. Shortly after that we are anticipating being able to host a dessert gathering/update on all that the Lord has been doing in our lives and all of the wonderful ministry opportunities He has allowed us to engage in. We will keep you posted on that date and location as it draws nearer.

PRAISE REPORTS: 

Praise our great God and King that – 

1)  God has allowed our son Andy’s whereabouts to be known to us three times last month

2)  Jenn and I keep falling deeper and deeper in love

3)  Our friendships and personal relationships keep growing deeper

PRAYER REQUESTS : 

Please pray for –

  1. Central Mexico trip
  2. Jenn while Tim is gone
  3. Andy to get the help he so desperately needs

Again we want to thank you so much for your partnership with us as we seek to fulfill the great commission as well as reach the nations with the gospel of Jesus Christ. If the Lord leads you to partner with us financially, or increase your already generous support you can do so by clicking here to become a financial partner or by mailing your support check to


Saving Grace World Missions

17451 Bastanchury Rd., Ste.203 Yorba Linda, CA 92886


*Note Pappas support in memo

All for His Glory, 

Tim and Jenn Pappas

‘Tis the Season

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‘Tis the season, the time is now. We had an incredible spring, summer and start to fall in 2021. As we pushed hard to finish the year strong, we had one final curveball at the end. On Christmas Eve,  I (Tim) got Covid. I have recovered with the exception of some lingering exhaustion but boy, what a loop that threw us for. We weren’t expecting that but God was and He used that time for Jenn and me to focus in on Him and spend the last few weeks of the year bonding together. A three strand cord is not easily broken and I figure the Lord wanted to strengthen that cord. Our quarantine time left us excited to see what the Lord has for us in 2022. We find ourselves falling more and more in love with Jesus and are more and more amazed at the things that He does and the ways He lets us participate. 

Part of 2021 was running the Calvary School of Missions and this year, Jenn was able to be by my side the whole time. That was an indescribable blessing as I partnered with my bride full-time and watched God use her gifts, talents and experience. When we came back to the states after the summer, I continued directing the Saving Grace World Missions intern program with 19 Calvary School of Missions graduates who are being trained in the  Biblical studies, cross-cultural ministry, church planting, and practical Christian ministry which covers every aspect of running a church. The end goal is to launch them into full-time cross-cultural ministry in the 10/40 window where they will plant churches and Bible colleges among the 3.2 billion people who have never heard the gospel of Jesus Christ. 

Intern Class Time

As I’ve said before, missionary care is at the heart of what Jenn and I believe the Lord has for us to do. At first we focused on those already on the field but now it is very clear that the Lord has plans and is using us to care for and raise up these young missionaries, helping them grow spiritually, emotionally, and relationally. What a joy it is to serve the Lord in this way. 

Speaking of missionary care and having just celebrated Thanksgiving, Christmas and a New Year, we cannot help but think of, pray for, appreciate, and be grateful to those of you who have partnered with us along the way. We are so grateful for all of you who have cared for us prayerfully, emotionally, physically, financially, and relationally. You have helped us beyond what we can express; you have helped us to stay anchored and rooted in the calling God has on our lives and by caring for us, you have had a vital role in pouring into the lives of these young missionaries as well as those already established on the field. If the Lord leads you to partner with us financially, or increase your already generous support you can do so by clicking here to become a financial partner or by mailing your support check to


Saving Grace World Missions

17451 Bastanchury Rd., Ste.203

Yorba Linda, CA 92886


*Note Pappas support in memo

All for His Glory, 

Tim and Jenn Pappas

PRAYER REQUESTS:

  1. Please pray for Jenn’s son, Andy, who is homeless and using drugs.  Pray for her mom’s heart as it is broken. We have not heard from him in almost 4 months. 
  1. Please pray for our care team which is being established in just a few short days with our first meeting on the 17th of January.
  1. Please pray for our dessert gathering in February. Pray that we will bring glory to God and be able to clearly express the calling He has on our lives as well as the directions we see Him calling us in down the road. Ultimately, pray that God is extremely glorified by our participation in His plans. 

“ALL THINGS NEW”

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Thank you so much for taking the time to read our newsletter, it really means a lot to us. God has been moving here in Mexico! People in the communities are receiving Jesus, and the students are really being stretched, serving in ways that are out of their comfort zone. We cant tell you how excited we are for these future world changers! Jenn has truly been blessed by being a part of the School of Missions! We definitely hear the Lord speaking to us more to plant a church or partner alongside a team. We are surrendering and seeking God to know when? SEND US ! Until that time comes, we are committed to being faithful to what God has called us to right now.

Over the past few weeks we have had several privileges and opportunities to share the love of Jesus in the communities. You may be thinking to yourself what does the above picture have to do with saved lives? Well when we went to Calvary Homex, Pastor Eddie’s church he took us to a community he called “Beirut”, while we were scoping out the community and praying for where God could use us, this cactus on the top of this small dirt hill caught Jenn’s eye because purple is her favorite color. Jenn walked up on the hill to look closer at the cactus, (we wish we knew the name of it.) While Jenn was stooped down taking a picture, a thought came to Jenn’s heart & mind, “here is this cactus on this hill with weeds, debris & dirt and it has bloomed a beautiful color” in the middle of no where. God put it upon Jenn’s heart that even in the middle of a run down dysfunctional community, He can make all things new by changing their lives to know Jesus.

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold all things have become new – 1 Corinthians 5:17

  • Beirut community
    “He raises the poor out of the dust, And lifts the needy out of the ash heap” – Ps 113:7

The team worked hard creating a more secure area for the children to play. We provided paints for the children to paint on the tires. This was such a fun time watching the families and kids with huge smiles on their faces. After we completed arranging the tires around the playground we hosted an outreach with games, crafts, worship & testimonies.

The day was very productive, we blessed the community and shared the gospel with many souls.

We wish we had more time to come back to this community. Jenn already scoped out a slab to plant a church to help this community. Pastor Mike @ CCR has always said to dream big.

Please keep this community in your prayers.

Many lost souls and broken, dysfunctional families are there.

The community received bags of food, a hot meal & Bibles. The smiles on their faces were priceless. We only asked that they read the Bible every day and pray. We are going to keep this community in our prayers, there are a lot of lost souls and dysfunction within the families.

We both have spoken to several families and they tell us there is a lot of dysfunction with marriages & their children not respecting their parents. They need Jesus..Amen?

We have left out some things but want you to know lives are being reborn through the blood of Jesus! I Jenn have really been able to get my feet wet with so many outreaches, getting equipped for our church plant, being lead by a wonderful husband who loves Jesus. In the above picture Jenn is speaking to the women about how the Lord rescued her 13 years ago and sharing the gospel. Asking the ladies in particular how to pray for them. Lily is translating. I’m truly grateful for her. Lily is a returning student from Acapulco. I really enjoy serving with her and talking with the women. The Lord used my time working in the Women’s Rehab the past 10 years to prepare me for serving at this capacity. My heart is so heavy for these lost women! 

PRAYER REQUESTS

Pray for the next phase of our life & marriage, but most importantly that we continue to strengthen our trust & faith in God and stay faithful to the calling He has for us right now! Pray for God to provide financially as we take this step of faith. Jenn’s job ended enabling her to join me this summer. But that means we won’t get a paycheck during this summer. Please pray that all our needs are met and that we can raise the finances needed to sustain us. Pray for Jenn’s physical condition as she is still recovering from her surgery. 

PRAISE REPORTS

We have witnessed close to 20 people giving their lives to the Lord Jesus Christ so far. Great relationships are being built with church planters here in Mexico. There has been great unity amongst the school

Thanks again for taking the time to read our updates on how the Lord is using us for His Glory. We wouldn’t be able to pursue the call that God has placed on our life without the body of Christ coming alongside us and partnering with us in spreading the gospel of Christ to the ends of the earth. If you would like to partner with us financially, please click on the “Become a Financial Partner ” button below or by mailing your support check to:

Saving Grace World Missions 17451 Bastanchury Rd., Ste.203 Yorba Linda, CA 92886
*Note Pappas support in the memo


Blessings,Tim & Jenn Pappas

“Sending Out The Twelve”

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Driving to outreach in the van. The other students rode in another vehicle

These twelve Jesus sent out and commanded them, saying: “Do not go into the way of the Gentiles, and do not enter a city of the Samaritans. But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. And as you go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.  – Matt 10: 5-7

So much to tell you about what God has been doing in and through the students here at CSOM (Calvary School of Missions). It has only been 2 weeks and we have already been able to pour into the hearts of these young men & women.  One way I (Jenn) have been able to build up rapport with a few students is by taking early morning walks before devotionals.  Talking to these young ladies and building a relationship and trust by pouring Jesus upon them. One of the students mentioned how she has realized the way she had been living at home was a lie.  Another student expressed her concerns when she returned home, how she would be judged by her faith.  Listening to theses students hearts and pouring into them, has been edifying to them and myself.  These students are truly pumped up for reaching the nations.  We are so excited to see what the Lord has in store for all these students as they continue to open their heart to the teachings of His Word by the SGWM (Saving Grace World Missions) pastors.  

Jenn walking with the students, building friendships.

This past week we have had the opportunity to visit a dump ministry where Pastor Eddie Mijares from CCHomex began ministry several years ago.  This dump has a variety of men & women living at this dump in exchange for work.  Most of the men and women living at this dump are addicted to drugs & alcohol and have debts to pay. They work in exchange to paying their debts and cannot leave until these debts are paid off.  As we were walking around the dump, I saw small shacks that were made out of cardboard and scrap wood.  We prayed as we approached their living arrangements for divine appointments to preach the gospel into their hearts.  There were a few women and men that received the gospel and one woman received Jesus into her heart and had the desire to leave the dump and receive help for her addiction.  Pastor Eddie had to pay her debt off which was not a lot and was taken to the women’s rehab.  A few days later we heard a man decided he wanted out of that life and was able to leave the dump as well.  

Sharing the gospel and praying for the people in the community.

And so I have made it my aim to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build on another man’s foundation, but as it is written – Romans 15:20-21

 

The woman sitting down near the burning fire is the woman who gave her life to Christ and was willing to go to rehab for her addiction disorder.
Praying for a woman and her family.

A woman in the dump community very grateful for the food for her family.

It has been such an awesome week, We are speechless at the work of our King. We were able to pour into the people at the dump, pray for them and encourage them. Most of the people at the dump have been there for awhile and know other way to live. CC Homex will continue to minister to this community with the hope of Jesus. We are also very frustrated and challenged with the many lost souls who are denying Jesus. We continue to walk by faith and not by sight, praying for the lost. We have faith that the people at the dump will be saved!

We also had the privilege of visiting Pastor Jose Luis & Cindy Pesina’s church “Gracia del Calvario” Vista del Valle, Tijuana.  We began setting up for an outreach at a near by dirt park with games, food, a teaching from the Word, pouring into the community with the love of Jesus.  We handed out food bags for the community with Bibles, hot dogs, testimonies, a Teaching from the Word of God. We also had the opportunity to evangelize on the street, pray for the community.

Tim took one of the students out to evangelize in the neighborhood. Good conversations were made.
Face Painting and sharing the gospel to the children.

The children love this game, brought many smiles to their faces.
One of the students pouring into this boy Jesus. His family did not have any food, we were able to supply a bag of food along with the left over sandwiches we had, bread, lunch meat and water.

The students are being stretched and used in mighty ways. We have seen such growth in all of them by stepping out in faith doing the uncomfortable things such as face painting, crafts, teaching in front of a large crowd. God is transforming these students into future disciples right before our eyes. How cool is this! We get to be a part of this amazing school.

It was a huge blessing to serve at Gracia del Calvario. Tim and a student witnessed to a young man in the park off to the side sitting alone with a pipe in his hand, barely surviving. Tim shared his testimony, prayed for him, and gave him a Bible. Later, we saw the man riding off on his skateboard with the Bible in his hand. Our first thought was “he kept the Bible” – we pray he will read it and receive Jesus! Another opportunity came up where a woman wanted prayer, a few of the students along with Pastor Jose Luis prayed with the woman and she began vomitting. It was evident she had a demon inside of her. They continued to pray for her through this and she wanted to live a life with Jesus.

Preparing to hand out food bags along with cleaning supplies to the families in the community.

Families lined up to pick out clothing and food bags.

A little girl came up to me (Jenn) before we left the park and asked when were we coming back. I gave her a hug and shared how much Jesus loves her and to go home and invite her family to church.

We ended the day by spending time with the youth at Gracia del Calvario by playing worship, one of the CSOM students shared their testimony and the ladies at church provided enchiladas for dinner. They were so yummy! We were all blessed by good fellowship & food. Cindy & Pastor Jose Luis shared their testimony on how they were called to the mission field.

Students leading worship for the Youth
Pastor Jose Luis & Cindy Pesina @ Gracia del Calvario

We (Tim and I) are ecstatic to be here in Mexico together leading, training & pouring into these students. We are so blessed. We love these young future disciples and can’t wait to see what the Lord will do inside of their hearts during these next few weeks.

We love to end the day with worship and praying for our nation!

Praying and interceding for our nation!

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this update, and I want to thank you once again for both your financial support and your support in prayer. I wouldn’t be able to pursue the call that God has placed on our life without the body of Christ coming alongside us and partnering with us in spreading the gospel of Christ to the ends of the earth, if you would like to partner with us financially, please click on the “Become a Financial Partner ” button below or by mailing your support check to:

Saving Grace World Missions

17451 Bastanchury Rd., Ste.203 Yorba Linda, CA 92886


*Note Pappas support in memo

Blessings,

Tim & Jenn Pappas

Ready, set, go!

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It’s hard to believe we are here, just days away from launching year three of the Calvary School of Missions. It has been an incredible journey in preparing young men and women to be future missionaries and Jenn and I can hardly believe that God has given us a front row seat to watch these young world changers blossom. Year one and year two students are teaming with testimonies of how God has touched their lives, stretching them and molding them in amazing ways

CSOM Class 2019
CSOM Class 2020

Each year has had its unique set of highs and lows, challenges and victories that God was faithful to see us through. We are sure this year will be no different and are looking forward to what the Lord has in store for us. One of the foreseeable highs that we want to share with you is that this year Jenn will be joining Tim for the whole six weeks! Jenn has not been able to go for more than a week at a time the last two years and as many of you know this has been such a difficult, but worthwhile, sacrifice. Year one we were newly engaged and year two we were newly married. Jenn made such a sacrifice and was so supportive, but being apart for six weeks each year was by far the hardest thing we went through together. So please rejoice with us this year as the Lord has answered over two years worth of prayer and made a way for Jenn to be there. We are excited for the opportunity this will afford us to grow deeper together in our calling of equipping and caring for missionaries.

Together on the field at last

Another one of the things that will be different this year is that we will be putting out a newsletter each week to take you along on the journey with us. You have already been such a big part of our calling and our walk and we feel this will be another great way to partner with you in the great commission. 

PRAYER REQUESTS

  • Pray for the next phase of our life & marriage, but most importantly that we continue to strengthen our trust & faith in God and stay faithful to the calling He has for us right now! 
  • Pray for God to provide financially as we take this step of faith. Jenn’s job ended enabling her to join me this summer. But that means we won’t get a paycheck during this summer. Please pray that all our needs are met and that we can raise the finances needed to sustain us.
  • Pray for Jenn’s physical condition as she is still recovering from her surgery. 

PRAISE REPORTS

  • Jenn continues to lead a growth group with women studying the Bible together and growing through the Word of God. 
  • Tim continues to get teaching opportunities and is growing in his ability to teach God’s word
  • Tim’s sister accepted Jesus into her heart is on fire for Him and is attending Calvary Albuquerque. 

We are so thankful for your prayers and your support both financially and emotionally. We shudder to think what it would be like trying to do this without you and we need you now more than ever. We are in need of people who wish to partner with us financially and are so grateful for you who have already joined us in this area. If the Lord leads you to join us financially, or increase your already generous support, you can do so by clicking here to become a financial partner or mailing your support check to Saving Grace World Missions 17451 Bastanchury Rd., Ste.203 Yorba Linda, CA 92886
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All for His Glory, 

Tim and Jenn Pappas

Spring Has Sprung

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Spring has sprung into action and so have we. So much has happened since the last time we had written, just like so much happens in the months prior to spring. We have had a wonderful season of being able to invest in the lives of others and have others invest in us. In February/March, I (Tim) was able to go to central Mexico where I was able to be involved in Missionary care as well as Missionary equipping all in one. We went to visit one of our newest SGWM Missionaries in Acapulco… before you start thinking it’s all sunsets and palm trees, Acapulco is ranked the city with the fourth highest murder rate per capita in the world and is an extremely hard place to minister the gospel of Jesus Christ.  It had been so long since anyone had been to see them that our missionary identified himself as an orphan missionary. We spent several days there visiting the work, serving in their church and edifying the family. As we were leaving I asked him if, as a result of our visit, he felt more equipped to continue on in the ministry and he answered emphatically yes. That was when it struck me that missionary equipping has many more dimensions than just training up and equipping young adults who graduate from the Calvary School of Missions.

Speaking of graduates from the CSOM we also had an opportunity to visit, pray with and encourage a year one graduate/alumni. She is still very focused on serving in the 10/40 window amongst unreached people groups and we are going to do all we can to assist her. 

Us leaders with SGWM Missionary, CC Acapulco senior pastor
Visiting with CSOM Alumna in Acapulco

The second leg of our journey was to Mazatlan to visit Calvary Chapel Maranatha, a church plant from one of our church plants, Calvary Chapel Rosarito. We got to take part in their church planting conference and visit one of our missionaries there as well. It was such a joy to see what the Lord is doing there and again our missionary on the ground reported to be greatly encouraged by our visit and strengthened and equipped to continue on in the work she has been called to.

Visiting and serving at CC Maranatha and equipping missionaries

Last was a weekend youth retreat in Rosarito Beach where I was blessed with the opportunity to be a driver/chaperone as our high school pastor took a group of high school students and young adults to minister in Baja.

Please pray for Jenn and I as the Lord continues to stir our heart for destinations south of the border. We are not completely sure what this looks like, as often is the case with the Lord, but we do know and see him calling us and using us more and more in Mexico.

We appreciate your prayers and are so grateful for those of you who have already joined us in this area. If the Lord leads you to partner with us financially, or increase you’re already generous support you can do so by clicking here to become a financial partner or mailing your support check to

Saving Grace World Missions

17451 Bastanchury Rd., Ste.203 Yorba Linda, CA 62886


*Note Pappas support in memo

PRAISE REPORTS: 

  • Praise God Jenn’s neck continues to heal nicely from her surgery. 
  • Praise God for His protection in our travels
  • Praise God for His provision to meet our needs

PRAYER REQUESTS:

  • Please pray for wisdom as Tim directs the Calvary School of Missions
  • Please pray for a way for Jenn and I to serve together at the school this year as six weeks apart from each other is very difficult.
  • Please pray for our family as our uncle passed away this week.

All for His Glory, 

Tim and Jenn Pappas

Full Speed Ahead !

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Happy new year everyone, Jenn and I are excited to see what 2021 holds. We have talked to a lot of people and hear a lot of hope for a better year ahead. So far we have not seen it. I hate to pop anybody’s bubble but we all know even though we have a hope and a future in Christ but ultimately times here on earth will get worse and worse. Jenn and I have purposed in our heart to dump the clutch, grab a gear and stomp on the gas.  Full speed ahead. Some of you older crowd know the context of that saying. We’re not concerned with the danger, we’re not discouraged by fiery darts, we have set our course for 2021, to not shrink back, to be dedicated to the furtherance of the gospel and the encouragement of the body of Christ. A compass point due north, keeping our eyes off of our circumstances and squarely on our master and king. If this sounds a bit like a war cry, that’s because it is. We have been called into battle my friends. Won’t you join us in prayer as Tim prepares for a trip to Mazatlan and Acapulco where he will engage in face to face missionary care there with SGWM Missionaries in both locations as well as serving at a church planting conference there. Praise the Lord Jenn is healing up nicely from her surgery and will be heading back to work. Please pray for her as she steps back into the role of ministering to women recovering from drug and alcohol addictions while pointing them to our Lord

Preparation for return to work
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None of us knows what 2021 holds but we certainly know the one who holds 2021.

If the Lord leads you to partner with us financially, or increase your already generous support you can do so 

by clicking here to become a financial partner or by mailing your support check to
Saving Grace World Missions

17451 Bastanchury Rd., Ste.203 Yorba Linda, CA 62886


*Note Pappas support in memo

All for His Glory, 

Tim and Jenn Pappas