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Fulfilling a Promise
“Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” Genesis 2:24 Glenys and Rodolfo have been together for over twenty years but, as is common in the Dominican culture, never legally married. Two years ago, they attended a marriage conference that we…
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Reaching Out to the Unreached
God is Moving It is Sunday morning and we are arriving at the Ministry Centre to set up for church. As a new church plant in a village that spiritually battles witchcraft, voodoo, alcoholism, drugs and sexual immortality, we never know who or how many will come to church. As we start the service, there…
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Over 225 Christmas Shoeboxes Given Away
And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13 CHRISTMAS BAGS FOR THE KIDS It is January 6th, All Kings Day (Día de Reyes). In Latino countries, this is the day that kids receive gifts. Gifts are not exchanged on December 25th. The tradition is…
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Merry CHRISTmas
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a saviour, who is Christ the Lord. – Luke 2:11 God With Us God is in control and He is with each one of us if we have opened our hearts to Him. Our hope is in Him, the great I Am. He…
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Major Change for American Donors
CMML (Christian Missions in Many Lands) in the United States has changed their system of giving for their Canadian missionaries. If you are an American who donates to House Upon the Rock Ministry and/or Paul and Sharyn Branson, please read the following carefully. For our Canadian supporters, this does not effect you. First, we want…
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Word for 2023…..”Intense”
Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Isaiah 41v10 WHY WE DO WHAT WE DOIt is a busy day at the Ministry Centre. In one area, three team members…
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Team Looking for Team Members
church in Victoria BC has a team that is coming to serve with us at House Upon the Rock Ministry in the mountains of the Dominican Republic from 13 – 26 March 2024. They have 12 plane tickets reserved, with locked in airfare at a good price. The tickets are being held until December 12thand…
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Two Months – Where Did it Go?
I cannot believe that it has been two months since our last newsletter. My apologies. The time just flies by. Paul and I were driven to the airport by Noah on Canadian Thanksgiving night, where he left us. It was very strange to have our son drive us and then drive away while the two…
