AND GOD BLESSED HIS CHILDREN!

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

WHERE TO START?.....Jesus Said; ask in my name and you shall receive........

I have prayed for two years for funds to build a new dormitory to house up to 24 men in separate rooms (4 to a room) at CASA C.A.F.E. Men's Rehab Center.

PRAISE GOD!! .....The prayer has been answered.
Three weeks ago I received enough funds to start building it. This came from a friend and brother in Christ who I thank, as do all the men at CASA C.A.F.E. We prayed for him and gave thanks for God's mercy and grace in providing the means for better living conditions for His fallen children as they heal and learn to walk
as sober and drug free Christian men.

These are the men that live there now. We will be building the new addition on to the left side of the building(as your looking at it). As of now it will be 30 x 30feet with a 10ft x 6ft bathroom extended out from the back of the building where all the stuff is. We our building a large septic tank with a leech field as we speak, to conform to code.
We may need additional funding if we have to replace all the wooden bunk beds with steel frames. (code) "Let me know if you can help with this need"

MEN AT WORK >The men have been growing chickens from babies (2 months ago) and they will be ready to slaughter and eat starting this week. Some of the chicken will be used to supply Los Guizaros in the near future, (where we feed the children) a steady source of meat. Praise God! And on a daily basis the men grow there own vegetables to eat and sell to buy other supplies. (Great Therapy)!!

I just recieved word that a small , but strong mission team is going from Texas to build 10 more buck beds for the families at Los Guido from June 10 to the 20. Jon (who lead the team last year) will be bringing them again this year. (Praise God.) "That's last years team"

Also a team from Tenn, is preparing to come in August, 11th thru the 19th with a medical team, VBS and small construction team. (God is Awesome!) "That's last years team."

Please keep those men and women, (brothers and sisters) in prayer as they prepare to serve God in another Country and His children, that are in need of basic living conditions and salvation.

I am taking a trip back to Calif, from May 6 to June 7. I will be in So CA from the 7 thru the 14 of May, then off to Tenn to speak at Faith Baptist Church in Bartlett TN. (They have adopted me and my mission to support and pray for). Praise God!... Then I fly back to CA to visit my children and Grandchildren in Sacramento, CA...Then up to Oregon to a family reunion in Grants Pass OR, at my moms house. "That's my moms family (13 brothers and sisters), I'm up front left(as your looking at it) on my knees and my brother is sitting next to me with my mom, younger sister and step father over my right shoulder. I think about 1950.."

I thank you all for your prayers and support as we serve our God in Costa Rica, bringing his word to His children through love, action, prayer and God's word as it is written in the Bible.

Your Servent and Brother in Christ Jesus
Bruddah Keith

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 on it, (not on the check).

It's EASTER already!!

HAPPY EASTER MY FRIENDS

Another year has just flashed by in Costa Rica, as if I'd been here all my Christian life.

This Easter Sunday as you celebrate our Lords Resurrection, I give thanks for my life, because 18 years ago to the day (1989) I was Born Again by the grace of God.

Fourteen years later the Holy Spirit opened my heart to go on mission with God while I was in Venezuela (2002) on a short term mission from Calvary Chapel Capistrano Beach, CA working with a mission supported by them, "Ninos de La Luz" in Caracas.

Four years ago I started my first year on mission with God, going to Spanish School here in Costa Rica, thinking I was going to Venezuela for a two year mission with "Ninos de La Luz".

God had other ideas, and planted me here in Costa Rica working with children and families that survive, living in dirt poverty, and with a Men's Rehab Center, and helping feeding 40 to 100 children, lunch 6 days a week, building and repairing homes plus other blessings daily.

But through and in all of this, is God's word being ministered to all His children, old and young.
So as we worship and remember why Christ died for all of us.........
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE NOT HEARD THE WORD YET, AND HAVE NOT BEEN SAVED. FORE CHRIST DIED FOR THEM.

SO LET US NOT FORGET THEM (CHRIST HASN'T) AS WE GIVE THANKS FOR OUR SALVATION!!

GOD BLESS YOU ALL FOR YOU FAITH IN CHRIST IN HELPING THIS MISSION, " GOD IN ACTION" REACH OUT TO HIS CHILDREN, DAILY.

Your Servant and Brother in Christ
Bruddah Keith

A DAY OF ADVENTURES WITH GOD IN COSTA RICA

Dear Friends, Prayer Partners and Supporters,

I pray God has blessed each one of you in your needs and that He will strengthened us in our weaknesses so that our walk will be a light to all!!....AMEN.

This is what God did in one day of being on Missions with Him.

Adventure/Blessing #1 > I recieved a call early morning today (Tuesday) from a family that I have helped in Los Guido for over 3 years. One of the older sisters has two children (one is autistic), her name is Edie, she's 6 years old and about the size of a three year old and can't walk. They had heard that a Methodist mission in San Pedro was giving out wheelchairs to children who are autistic. They had to be there today or all would be gone. I got dressed, grabed a cup of coffee and headed out. It was about an hour ride to pick them up then go to San Pedro. We arrived in time as the mission team led by a local missionary "Charlie Strong" was giving out the wheelchairs. I think the picture tells the rest of the story. Praise God !

Today is also my day ministering at the men's rehab center in Coronado. Jason, who teaches the Bible Study (as my Spanish isn't good enough), called me this morning and tells me he can't make it due to his wife is sick and he needs to help with the baby. I can handle that.
I decided to give my testimony to the men, which I can do in Spanish. Another missionary (John) and his wife (Helen) who is a Pastor and Doctor from Korea of natural and Oriental medicine (acupuncture). also helps me every Tuesday.

Adventure/blessing #2 > We first stopped in Guadalupe at the church that helps support the C.A.F.E. ministry, because all the men from the center were helping paint the church. Paco, (he runs rehab center) has a very bad right knee and could hardly walk when we arrived. Pastor John wasted no time in getting Paco on a table and started treating him with acupuncture. After some moans and ouch's Paco emerged and could walk better with less pain., He was happy and everybody in the church office was talking about it. We arrived at the rehab center and all the men were excited about hearing my testimony and gathered to hear. I spoke about many things which touched all there hearts as the Holy Spirit directed me to many verses in Ephisians, we had a mighty prayer to finish.

Adventure/blessing #3 > Afterwards, one of the men came up to me and was weeping. He told me that he had been with God, but had given up on God for drugs and the other life. I asked him if he had ever been born again IN CHRISTand he answered no. So in my bad Spanish, I led him through the sinners prayer and he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior..Note; he only had two days at the rehab center!! God had reached out and brought home one of His sheep that had strayed. Praise God.
That's him (Roberto)in the red jacket, but he's getting acupucture treatment in the picture.

Adventure/blessing #4 > In the mean time, John had set up doctors call in the meeting area, and before you knew it there were three or four men with needles sticking in them (wondering what's with this) while exercising their hurt areas with circle motions to stretch the muscles. And others were lining up. In an hours time, John with Helen's help, had treated and helped five or six of the men and had received there trust in this very unconventional way (in Costa Rica) of doctoring, that they had never seen or experienced before.
(This was the first doctor to visit the men that I know of!)
NOTE: I had been praying for a doctor for over a year, that would help me in my mission areas...Go figure? All the way from Korea via the USA for many years and planted in Costa Rica as a missionary Pastor / Doctor. I am blessed in knowing and working with John and his wife Helen. Please keep them in prayer as they plan on staying here for at least 2 years.

Other mission news;
All the children are back in school and doing good. They always thank me for their school supplies that you helped bring to them.

That's Mark and Adrian with the children before they moved to Belize to start there own mission.

And this is the car "SUV" they blessed me with, which has already proven a great blessing to my mission.

Starting a new Bible Study " in Los Guizaros. This past week we started a new study using the "Experiencing God" work book. They are all excited as this will take them to a higher level of understanding God. Please keep the children in prayer in that they will come to a better understand of their walk with our Lord Jesus.

We thank you for your continued support as we go forth in the name of Jesus and proclaim the word of God, through teaching and in action to all that will hear and praying for all those who won't liston.

You Servent in
Christ Jesus

Bruddah Keith

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 on it, (not on the check).

THE SUN and THE SONS

MY DEAR FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS,
WELCOME To, "CASA C.A.F.E." Mens Rehab Center in Coronado, Costa Rica .

There are two very different Photos here. Which one do you think shines brighter in Gods eyes?
Ya, me too....I think the circle of once broken and lost men, that have found a freedom from Drugs and Alcohol through the love and mercy offered all of use through Jesus Christ is by far Brighter to God, and to His Angles, that I am sure are celebrating with these men as they pray to our Creator.

THESE MEN ARE BEING REHABILITATED AT

"CASA C.A.F.E." THROUGH THE WORD OF GOD AND THE LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST. YOU CAN FEEL THE PRESENCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT EACH DAY AS THESE MEN COME TOGETHER IN PRAYER THROUGHOUT THE DAY AND ASK GOD FOR HELP TO CHANGE WHAT THEY COULDN'T CHANGE ALONE, BEFORE !!

Not all will make through the (1) year recommended stay, but whether they stay or go, they will have heard the Gospel of Christ. And they have to take that with them, no matter what, and as you all know once you've heard the word of God and prayed to Him, it's hard to forget Him! Praise God!!

This is Oscar, he came about 5 months ago after years of drug addiction. He took over the hard and sometimes unthankful job of Cooking for the ministry every day. As you can see they use a wood stove, (can't afford propane) Oscar accepted the Lord and was faithful in reading the Bible, but missed out on a lot of the other activities and felt a little alone. I would often set with him while he was cooking the evening meal, while Jason ( the other missionary who teaches the Bible study every week) was leading/teaching the Study, we would fellowship and I would encourage him in that he was on mission with God in feeding the men and offering advise as they asked for his wisdom and that he was a vital part of the ministry.
As it some times happens, Oscar left ten days ago before I could say goodbye. I don't know why, but I do know that he is a changed man from his stay at CASA C.A.F.E. because God has changed his heart.
There are and average of 16 men here at any given time. They come here because there is no other place for them. They are broken and rejected children of our God that seek mercy. Private rehabs cost to much and government programs are full. Both have about 93% fail rate.
I don't know the fail rate at CASA C.A.F. E., but I do know that over 85% of the men accept Jesus while they're here. I think that says it all!

One of the problems here is that it is very primitive and crowded. Up to 18 men live in a 24x24ft old block barn with one bathroom for all.
They sleep on make shift bunk beds with bad foam mattresses, and yet they stay.

(it is kept clean and tidy)

One of the men (Paco) He's the little guy on the right runs the place. Paco is living proof that this ministry works, He came here 2 years ago broken and rejected. then after accepting Christ and getting off drugs and such, he desided that this was his mission. Paco has a very diverse past (crack cociane and robbery + ) and uses his experiances to minister and encourage the men. He accepted the position after the orginal founder moved on and has started another center. Paco is a good leader and example for the men to follow. Please, please keep Paco in prayer as he has a lot of responsibility and very little formal training. But He trusts in GOD and Jesus is his Lord.

It's cold every night, (it's in the foothills,) and most of the men aren't used to it, yet they stay.
The food is OK as it sustains them, mainly rice with vegetables that they grow, but with little protein accept fish head stew once and a while. Through our mission they receive, bread, cheese, some meat and 200# of rice every month.

They have no medical or dentist accept in emergency. (which is 1 hour away by bus)!

They spend there days mostly working in the field tending the crops, that so eagerly grows as the soil is very rich. They also work as volunteers for different church's and schools that need construction type help

There's a weekly prayer list, and throughout the day (hourly) a different man prays for all the men and Casa C.A.F.E.. Each man is asked to read a verse from the Bible daily, and they have devotionals daily. Weekly they have two Bible Studies. One with me and one from there church in Guadalupe and of course they fellowship throughout the day in one way or another.

GOD'S CHILDREN NEED YOUR HELP, AS DO THEIR FAMILIES WHO NEED THEIS MEN WHOLE AGAIN.

First and formost they need your prayers:>>>>Please pray for the following,

Funds to build an ad on dormintory with a larger bathroom, (about $4300.00) This is a great mission team project. The government has given CASA C.A.F.E. till the end of this year to build this or they will shut CASA C.A.F.E. down! (I could build it with funds as the labor is free!!)

Monthly support for the ministry in general>>>funds for a doctor visit during the month and to examine new arrivals, propane for cooking, food, Bibles and did I mention to pray always for His children, old and young!!

If you wish to help CASA C.A.F.E. in any way, please contact me at keithbritton@cten.org Also if you know of organizations that might help this Rehab Center in any way, Christian or not, let me know.

Drug's and Alcohol affect everybody! This program is working, but needs your help to continue.

Thank you for taking the time to read this, and I thank you in advance for your help.

God Bless you with His peace

Keith Britton

School Supply, Snowballed..Feb 2007

My Dear friends and Supporters,

The story your about to read is true, nothing has been changed or left out!!

What started out to help 20 children with their school supplies and uniforms for this year, went from having just enough money to help (20 children), too enough funds to help 43 children in all.

What started as a joint venture with another mission group (they ended up not being able to help in time, if ever) ended up with an abundance of supplies to provide a backpack for most, and for all, (10) 70 page notebooks, (10) folders, (4) sets of different types of pencils, pens and colored markers, paper glue, construction paper, pencil sharpener, siccors, ruler set, some diccionaries, (I think I missed something?) for 43 children ages 6 years old (in kinder) to 17 years old in high school.

We were able to help about 22 with uniforms and 16 with shoes. Some had uniforms and shoes provided by another mission.

All this happened in two days with the help of two young Christian men, Garrett and Bret whom God has put in my path, and at just the right timing, as my back went out and I couldn't have done this without there help. I praise God for His mercy and foresight.

This was helped by supporters who throughout the year send me funds every month for school supplies for one child a month (including uniforms and shoes). I want to thank all of you who support my mission, because each one of you helped this to happen. Thank you.

But what really is awesome is how it all came together in two days while I was praying , but wondering how I was going to pull this off without the help of the other mission ....Yes I was worried!!! I am so lame at times in not remembering:

Ask and it will be given to you >

I pray you enjoy the photos of Gods children recieving, through His Grace

I have a few more bundles to deliver tomorrow and then I'll rest.


My back is getting better every day ..Praise God!!

God Bless you with His peace, daily
Your servent in Christ
Bruddah Keith

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 on it, (not on the check).

TIME FOR SCHOOL 2007

MY DEAR FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS;

WOW!! DID JANUARY GO QUICKLY OR WHAT!!
I PRAY YOUR NEW YEAR STARTED ON A GOOD NOTE.

BLESSINGS FROM A COSTA RICA MISSIONARY:
SCHOOL STARTS HERE THIS COMING MONDAY. OUR MISSION IS SUPPLYING (FOR at least 20 CHILDREN or more) SCHOOL UNIFORMS, WORK BOOKS, NOTE BOOKS , PENCILS AND OTHER SUPPLY TO HELP THEM THROUGH SCHOOL THIS YEAR. A PASTORS SON (HIS NAME IS WILL) HAS VOLUNTEERED TO HELP THROUGH HIS CHURCH AND THE COMPANY HE WORKS FOR WITH SOME UNIFORMS SHOES AND NOTE BOOKS FOR A LOT OF THE CHILDREN.
I CAN ALWAYS US MORE HELP!
HERE ARE (20 )OF THE CHILDREN WE'RE HELPING. THREE YEARS AGO MOST OF THESE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES DIDN'T HAVE A RELATION WITH JESUS. SINCE THEN, MOST HAVE BEEN BAPTISED, ATTEND CHURCH AND BIBLE STUDYS REGULARLY.
THEIR ARE MORE CHILDREN, BUT THIS IS WHAT I HAVE FUNDS FOR.
PRAISE GOD FOR THAT!!





THIS PART OF OUR MISSION IS YEAR AROUND, AND I CAN ALWAYS USE SUPPORT FOR THESE CHILDREN IN HELPING THEM HAVE A BETTER FUTURE
THROUGH EDUCATION AND JESUS CHRIST.






PLEASE PRAYER FOR THE FOLLOWING;

> PRAY FOR A HEALING ON MY BACK, ( I THROW IT OUT LAST WEEK).

>PRAY FOR THE CHILDREN AND THERE SCHOOL NEEDS AS WE PREPARE TO HAND OUT THE SCHOOL SUPPLY THIS WEEK.

>PRAY FOR A MEDICAL / DENTAL TEAM TO COME THIS YEAR.

>PRAY FOR FUNDS OR A TEAM TO BUILD A ROOM ADDITION AT THE MENS REHAB CENTER., "they live in a small ex dairy barn and have built a makshift kitchen and meeting room on that" THE HEALTH DEPT HAS GIVEN US TO THE END OF THIS YEAR TO BUILD THE ADDITION OR CLOSE UP.

>PRAY FOR A TEAM OR THE FUNDS TO BUILD A KITCHEN AT lOS GUIZAROS,(THAT'S WHERE WE FEED THE CHLDREN LUNCH 6 DAYS A WEEK)

>ALSO, I NEED NEW TIRES ON MY VEHICAL..$400.00

>PRAY FOR THE TWO YOUNG MEN ( BRENT AND GARRET)
WHO HAVE VOLUNTERED TO HELP ME WHILE THERE HERE LEARNING SPANISH.

>I'M GOING. HOME THIS MAY FOR PERSONAL REASONS AND TO VISIT MY CHILDREN AND GRANDKIDS.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE MEANS TO DO THAT.

If anybody or church would like to bring a team here, please contact me through my email... keithbritton@cten.org.

God Bless you all with strength to withstand your temptations

Your Servent in Christ
Bruddah Keith

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 on it, (not on the check).

Mission trip to Nicaragua and more

My Friends and Supporters,

The week of the 8th I went on a mission with a 5 man youth group to Managua, Nicaragua for 6 days. It was led by Gabriel, (in blue) who is a Costa Rica missionary working in Managua most of this coming year.

The first day, we went to the city dump where hundreds of people work (daily) and a lot of them are children. We walked around the dump handing out water, praying for people, witnessing to those who where hungry and just loving those that didn't have Jesus. Most of the group had never been out of Costa Rica, let a lone ministered in such filth, (which was hardly noticed), as the Holy Spirit led the way !

We ministered in three different poor Barrios (communities). In each case we ended up sharing the Gospel with moms and families after or while we played games with the children.

Usually around 30 to 50 children would just kinda show up after we turned on the music, (the van has a speaker). then as we started playing games, more would come. After the games were over we'd divide the children in to two age groups and have a Bible study on the street, (Nobody left), it was awesome watching them soak in the gospel. We gave track and candy to all.

We also took two days and painted 5 classrooms at the school across from Calvary Chapel in Managua which is where we stayed at the 5 days we where in Managua.

The team took turns giving the morning bible study at the community kitchen where Calvary provides breakfast for the hungry 6 days a week!

I pray that all of you that have read this will be blessed through our mission in Costa Rica!

Because of you all of the above is possible with the love of Jesus Christ and God pointing the way.

I thank you from the bottom of my heart and through our Lord Jesus Christ,

Bruddah Keith

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 on it, (not on the check).