UPDATE OCT - NOV - DEC 2009

DEAR FRIENDS,

WOW and double WOW!!

It's hard to start explaining all of what God has done through this mission and the blessings from so many people like your self with hearts to help his children through "God in Action Ministry" in Costa Rica.

As most of you know, I'm in CA, recovering from ankle surgery(surgery on Oct 14) I am now going through therapy and will return to Costa Rica on Jan 18.

Rachel Garber (missionary working with me in CR) who been taking care of my normal duties, plus a few more while I am in the States went home for Christmas and will return Jan 2, 2010.. I mention this, because we need all your prayer's and spiritual coverings over the mission and Rachel while she's home, Dec through Jan 2nd. >>>
Thank you:>)



Sponsoring a child for school in 2010.
We have a new web site.. http://www.sponsorcostaricakids.com >>> Please check it out and help children get a education, because without one, their chance of a better future is slim to none. We need your donations by Jan 10, 2010.
It only takes $125.00 to help send a child to school for a year. About the cost of a movie for a family of four with cokes and popcorn!


CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION IN LOS GUIZAROS;
Every year we have a Christmas street party/celebration for around 400 children and there parent's (usually only a mom). It cost up words to $3000.00 for food, drinks, pinatas, and a present for each child according to their age and gender. Cecilia (she runs the food ministry) organizes this with the help of local families.
Are funds are running short this year, and I've had to dip in to my funds. And just when I thought we might not make it, God sends me enough (from wonderful sister in the Lord) to cover close to half of what we are short.
BUT we are still short, so if you'd like to help a child have a wonderful Christmas, please send your donations to:

Commission To Every Nation,
"CTEN, P.O . Box 291307, Kerrville, TX 78029" Make your check out to CTEN with a side note with my name, Keith Britton, on the note, not the check. -

I PRAY GOD RICHLY BLESS'S YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES WITH HIS PEACE AND MERCY AS WE APPROACH CHRISTMAS AND THE TIME WE CELEBRATE THE BIRTH OF HIS SON
JESUS CHRIST OUR SAVIOUR

YOUR SERVENT AND BROTHER IN CHRIST IN COSTA RICA,
BLESSINGS
KEITH

MINISTRY WEB SITES,

www.godinactionministry.org

http://www.sponsorcostaricakids.com

UPDATE COSTA RICA

UPDATE COSTA RICA WITH GOD IN ACTION MINISTRY

HELLO MY FRIENDS IN CHRIST,
IT HAS BEEN A WHILE SINCE I’VE WRITTEN TO YOU. I PRAY ALL IS WELL WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

THIS PAST MONTH I WELCOMED A NEW MEMBER TO GOD IN ACTION MINISTRY, “RACHEL GARBER“.SHE COMES TO US FROM “HIGHLAND MENNONITE BRETHREN CHURCH” IN CALGERY ALBERTO, CANADA.
TO SAY SHE IS JUST A BLESSING WOULD BE AN UNDERESTIMATE. SHE IS A WONDERFUL BLESSING THAT GOD INSPIRED TO COME HERE TO BE ON MISSION WITH HIM IN COSTA RICA TO HELP HELP THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THAT LIVE IN POVERTY OR WITHOUT PARENTS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND HIS LOVE AND MERCY AND GRACE THROUGH CHRIST JESUS.

WHAT IS REALLY COOL, IS THAT SHE ALREADY SPEAKS SPANISH AND HAS ALREADY BEEN TRANSLATING FOR ME. (I CAN SPEAK OK, BUT HAVE A HARD TIME UNDERSTANDING SPANISH).
AS OF NOW, SHE WILL BE HELPING AT LOS QUIZAROS (WERE WE FEED THE CHILDREN) EVERY SATURDAY AND TEACHING ENGLISH AT AN ORPHANAGE UP THE ROAD FROM MY CENTER IN CORONADO ON MONDAY AND TUESDAYS. SHE CAN ALSO HELP ME ADMINISTRATIVELY, RACHEL HAS OPENED HER HEART TO SERVE GOD WHEREVER HE IS.
SHE IS AN INDEPENDENT MISSIONARY LIKE MY SELF, …PLEASE WELCOME HER TO GOD IN ACTION MINISTRY ON MISSIONS IN COSTA RICA.


OK, ON ANOTHER FRONT, WE HAD A YOUNG MAN GRADUATE, (MAURICIO) AFTER A 6 MONTH ADVENTURE HERE LEARNING TO LIVE WITH CHRIST AGAIN. (Mauricio with our Pastor at guaduation) HIS FATHER IS A PASTOR OF A CHURCH NEAR CORONADO. MAURICIO(MAU, NICK NAME) STARTED REBELLING AND USING CRACK SOME YEARS AGO,WHEN HE FIRST CAME HERE, HE HAD ONLY PLANNED ON STAYING A FEW WEEKS, BUT THE HOLY SPIRIT HAD OTHER IDEAS. HE IS NOW RECONCILED WITH HIS FAMILY AND CHURCH AND IS ONE OF GOD’S MIGHTY WARRIORS FOR CHRIST WHO HAS LEARNED TO GIVE HIS PAST OVER TO GOD SO HE CAN LIVE IN THE PRESENT WITH CHRIST, FOR A BETTER TOMORROW.
I STARTED A NEW GRADUATION PROGRAM, WERE AS AFTER FINISHING THE 6 MONTH PROGRAM, THEY DO NOT RECEIVE THEIR DIPLOMA TILL AFTER THEY COMPLETE 3 MONTHS CLEAN ON THE STREETS, AND ATTEND ONE OF THE WEEKLY STUDIES HERE AT THE CENTER.

I AM PREPARING TO COME HOME BY OCT. THIS YEAR, AS I NEED ANOTHER OPERATION TO INSTALL A METAL ANKLE IN MY RIGHT FOOT, AS THE ANKLE REPLACEMENT THEY DID 9 YEARS AGO IS WEARING OUT,(BUMMER) AND IN ORDER TO KEEP WALKING ALMOST NORMAL TILL MY TIME IS UP HERE. I BRING THIS UP NOW, BECAUSE PRAYER IS NEEDED, ONE TO BRING A MISSIONARY HERE FOR ABOUT 3 TO 5 MONTHS TO OVERSEA THE REHAB CENTER'S DAILY OPERATION. HE WOULD BE LIVING AT THE CENTER. ALSO WHILE I AM IN CA, I WILL NEED A CAR (AUTOMATIC)FOR MAYBE 2 MONTHS. AND OF COURSE FUNDING HAS TO KEEP GOING AS MY MISSION NEEDS HERE WILL NOT BE TAKING TIME OFF.

HERE'S SOME PHOTOS OF MY MISSION. THE FIRST ON IS OF ALBERTO, WHO IS MY RIGHT HAND MAN HERE. ALBERTO IS IN CHARGE OF THE FARM ACTIVITIES AND WORK PROJECTS AND WATCHS THE CENTER WHEN I'M GONE. WITHOUT HIM I COULD NOT RUN THIS CENTER. PLEASE PRAY FOR HIM AS I CAN NOT AFFORD TO PAY HIM MUCH, AND HE HAS A DAUGHTER AND WIFE TO FEED.
THESE ARE THE MEN AT LIVING AT THE CENTER NOW. MY TWO BABIES=BEAR & DUDE, THEY'RE 4 MONTHS OLD BROTHERS +SIX WEEKS IN THE PHOTO.


BLESSINGS TO YOU FROM ME AND COSTA RICA

BRUDDAH KEITH

www.godinactionministry.org
http://keithbritton.blogspot.com/

As He lays it on your hearts, please send your support to, Commission To Every Nation,
"CTEN, P.O . Box 291307, Kerrville, TX 78029" Make your check out to CTEN with a side note with my name, Keith Britton, on the note, not the check.

YES, IT'S APRIL hmm May

MY DEAR FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS... WOW!! IS THIS YEAR GOING QUICKLY OR WHAT??

THINGS HERE SEEM TO BE GOING SUPER SONIC!!

WE'VE BUILT A FAIRLY LARGE FEEDING AND COMMUNITY CENTER AT LOS QUIZAROS (ON THE PROPERTY THAT WAS DONATED TO US LAST YEAR) OUT OF TREE TRUNKS, USED LUMBER AND A LOT OF FAITH. AS SOON AS I SAVE ENOUGH MONEY I'LL INSTALL THE ELECTRICITY, (WE USE AN EXTENSION CORD AS OF NOW). IT HAS A BATHROOM AND KITCHEN SINK TO WASH UP AFTER SERVING LUNCH TO FROM 30 TO 100 CHILDREN 6 DAYS A WEEK. WE ALSO INSTALLED A CONCRETE FLOOR WITH A STEEL DOOR FOR SECURITY...THINGS ARE GOING GOOD HERE, WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO A MISSION TEAM FROM TEN (FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH) COMING HERE IN AUGUST TO HELP CECILIA'S MISSION.....








Some sad news , we lost two wonderful watch dogs(Bear and Negra) this past month due to pesticide on the farm next door, both poisoned.
Good news is,that the parents of Bear had another litter and I got two males from them. One looks like bear, but bigger and his brother is smaller, looks like a Rottweiler.



I now have 14 men at the center. I hadn't planned it this way,but God keeps bringing them.. This is my limit as I don't have room for more. I local Church asked me to help them place men off the street, as they have a full time ministry in the red zone (drugs, drunks and prostitutes), but no place to send the men with out money, so they call me.Most that have come leave with in tw weeks though... I don't count them.

OK THIS IS IMPORTANT, I RENT THE PROPERTY ON A YEARLY BASES, THE OWNER HAS PROMISED ME THAT HE WON'T SELL THE PROPERTY ACCEPT TO ME.

URGENT!!--THIS IS REALLY BAD NEWS---The owner, who makes side money driving a taxi at nite to support his retirement, was unfortunately in a accident last week while partying with two young ladies in his taxi, and both of the women died… The families of the women are suing him for a lot of money, which is forcing them (he and is wife) to sell the property ASAP… I know in my heart that God planted me here in this place to help His children out of the hell hole of addictions. I believe this is a wake up call to buy the property, NOW.. I just don’t know how, but God has already planned this.. so we shall see… Do you know anybody who would like to invest in some prime property in Costa Rica, and a bunch of lifes??




LOS GUIZAROS IS GOING GREAT , WE'VE STARTED A WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY, AND YOUNG MANS (18 TO 22) AND A MANS STUDY. THIS HAS ALL HAPPENED SINCE WE BUILT OR OWN CENTER...PRAISE GOD.
The center needs a lot of work which takes money. if you'd like to help, please contact me for a list of needs.


Thier is a lot more, but another day.

I pray your day is blessed with all your needs
Your servant in Christ
BRUDDAH KEITH

January, New Years..2009- Praise God

I PRAY YOUR ALL HAVING A MOST BLESSED NEW YEAR

JANUARY UPDATE 2009;

MY FRIENDS

I MY NOT BE ABLE TO EXPLAIN IN FULL JUST HOW MUCH GOD HAS BLESSED THE MEN AT THE REHAB CENTER SINCE MIDNIGHT 2009, SO PLEASE BARE WITH ME.

THE PHOTO ABOVE WAS TAKEN NEW YEAR’S NITE FROM THE STAIRWAY TO MY ROOM AT THE CENTER. IT WAS THE FIRST TIME ANY OF THE MEN HAD SEEN THE WHOLE VALLEY OF SAN JOSE ON NEW YEAR’S NITE (SOBER) EXPLODE IN CELEBRATION AND FIREWORKS. IT WENT ON FOR HOURS, AND TO THE MAN, WE PRAYED AND GAVE THANKS FOR THE NEW YEAR, AND FOR THEM, ANOTHER STEP TOWARDS A STRONGER LIFE WITH CHRIST.

I HAVE BEEN USING A TWELVE STEP PROGRAM CALLED “CELEBRATE RECOVERY” FOR THE PAST 2 ½ MONTHS TO HELP THEM NOT TO JUST RECOVER, BUT TO LEAVE THE CENTER AS MIGHTY MEN OF GOD - STRONG IN FAITH THROUGH JESUS CHRIST AND IN THE ARMOR OF GOD.

THIS PAST WEEK I WAS FINISHING UP THE 3^RD STEP, AND AS I WAS GOING THROUGH THE LAST QUESTION THEY NEEDED TO ANSWER I FELT THE HOLY SPIRIT WORKING MIGHTY IN THEIR HEARTS TO BRING CLOSURE TO THEIR HURTS, HABITS AND TRAGEDIES, BOTH NOW, AND FROM THEIR PASTS.

SO I ASKED THE QUESTION: WHO WOULD LIKE TO TURN ALL OF THIS JUNK THAT HAS BEEN KILLING YOU SLOWLY THROUGH DRUGS, STEALING, DRINKING, VIOLENCE, LIEING AND ALL THE HURTS FROM YOUR PAST OVER TO JESUS CHRIST NOW, THIS NITE, THIS MOMENT AND START A NEW LIFE THROUGH THE WORD OF GOD? TRUSTING THAT JESUS DID DIE FOR YOU, THAT THE HOLY SPIRIT IS REAL AND LIVES IN YOU, AND FROM THIS MOMENT YOU WILL WALK AS MIGHTY MEN OF GOD!

YES, YOU WILL STUMBLE, AS SATAN RULES LIFE ON EARTH WITHOUT CHRIST FOR NOW. BUT IN CHRIST AND WITH CHRIST YOU CAN OVER COME AND START LIVING TODAY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW AND LEAVE YOUR PASTS BEHIND, NOW, TONIGHT!!

WHO WILL JOIN ME??

TO THE MAN (7 MEN) THEY AGREED….WE PRAYED AND THEY RE-NEWED THEIR WALK WITH CHRIST.

WOW! AND THANK YOU GOD WAS ALL I COULD SAY AND PRAY!

IS IT OVER FOR THEM/? NO! BUT I KNOW THEIR FAITH JUST GOT STRONGER AS THEY HAVE STARTED TO REALLY BELIEVE, THAT THEY CAN CHANGE, AND IN FACT ARE CHANGING DAILY THROUGH CHRIST FOR A BETTER TOMORROW AND ETERNITY.

THIS WAS NO SMALL FEAT, AS SOME OF THE MEN HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE OTHER MEN, AND YET IN THE WEEK FOLLOWING, ALL SEVEN MEN HAVE COME TOGETHER AS A TEAM, AS BROTHERS IN CHRIST TO SUPPORT EACH OTHER THROUGH THE MONTHS AHEAD TO GRADUATION FROM “GOD IN ACTION MINISTRY”, AND VA CON DIOS “GO WITH GOD”.

PLEASE KEEP IN PRAYER, HANS, MAURICIO, RUDY, FABIAN, NELSON, HEINER AND FRANCISCO……… PRAISE GOD:>)

OK, NOW ON ANOTHER NOTE, WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF GATHERING FUNDS TO PROVIDE SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR ABOUT 60 CHILDREN WHOM WITHOUT THIS HELP MY NOT BE ABLE TO GO TO SCHOOL THIS YEAR, OR NOT WANT TO, BECAUSE THEIR UNIFORM IS RAGGED AND TO SMALL OR THEY DON’T HAVE ENOUGH SCHOOL SUPPLY TO GO TO ALL THE CLASSES OR THEIR SHOES ARE WORN OUT……………. MY FRIENDS, I KNOW THE TIMES ARE TOUGH EVERYWHERE, BUT FOR $100.00 YOU CAN HELP SEND A CHILD TO SCHOOL FOR ONE YEAR. (THAT’S ABOUT THE COST OF A FAMILY OF FOUR TO GO TO A MOVIE WITH POPCORN AND COKE IN THE STATES. SO, IF YOUR NOT TIRED OF ME ASKING YOU TO HELP GOD’S CHILDREN HERE IN COSTA RICA WITH THEIR NEEDS...

.WE NEED ABOUT $4,200.00 IN THE NEXT 30 DAYs.

AS THEY SAID IN THE MOVIE “WATER BOY” :YOU CAN DO IT!! I KNOW YOU CAN DO IT!! :>)

NOTE: When you send in your donations for this, write on a side note,” for school supplies.” Thanks

SPECIAL NEEDS:

** $600.00 >TO BUILD A TEMPORARY SHELTER AT LOS GUIZAROS TO FEED THE CHILDREN... DUE TO POLITICAL SCRABBLING IN THE COMMUNITY WE NOW HAVE LIMITED ACCESS TO THE COMMUNITY CENTER. " (THIS IS NEEDED NOW) We own a lot to build on, and some day a center with a church. "

** $4,200.00> SCHOOL SUPPLY FUNDS

** $126,000.00 NEEDED TO BUY THE PROPERTY WE ARE USING FOR THE REHAB CENTER. "please contact me for details".

** WHEN YOU OR PEOPLE YOU KNOW COME VISIT COSTA RICA. PLEASE BRING SPANISH BIBLES WITH YOU..THERE'S NEVER ENOUGH.

STAY IN TOUCH:>)

BY FAITH WE WALK, BY FAITH WE TALK AND BY FAITH WE RECEIVE GOD'S MERCY AND GRACE...

BRUDDAH KEITH

www.godinactionministry.org
http://keithbritton.blogspot.com/

May our Father bless you as you pray for his children, young and old, in Costa Rica. As He puts it on your hearts, please send your support to, Commission To Every Nation, = "CTEN, P.O . Box 291307, Kerrville, TX 78029"...please send in all support by the 24th for that months disbursement. Make your check out to CTEN with a side note with my name, Keith Britton, on it (not on the check). Dios lo ama