Mission to Mauritius January 2001 We are on

Mission to Mauritius January 2001 We are on the way! Pamplemousses Garden

Tony and Caroline Leuteritz Jonathan n n Former Mid-County interns (1998 -1999) St Louis, MO Tony is an emergency room doctor Caroline is an X-ray technician Coline Worked in France, Africa, Reunion Island (by Mauritius) Full time missionary, will work as a doctor 4 days/mth

Then Jesus said “All power in heaven and on earth is given to me. So go and make followers of all people in the world. Baptize them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything that I have taught you, and I will be with you always, even until the end of this age. ” (Matt 28: 18 -20 NCV) Rainbow on Corps-de-Garde

Port Louis Sea Front

On the Other Side Here Mauritius

Close To Africa

Mauritius? ? ? n n 3/5 the size of Rhode Island 1. 2 million people Speak Creole, French, and English (99%) Population: – – n n 51% Hindu 32% Creole 15 % Muslim 2% Chinese Republic since 1968 Economic growth 6%

Hibiscus Flower

Why Mauritius? (Sept 99) n Our love for the Mauritians: – The need of the Word of God and new congregations n Idolatry Our love for the Church: – The need of a spiritual support n Our love for God: – The need to respond to His Call Rose Hill Church

The Church at Rose Hill “(…) There approximately 35 still meeting at Rose Hill. The ones from Port Louis who separated themselves do not appear to be meeting together. All services are conducted in French, some of the members speak English, all speak Creole” -Ken Wilson, visiting American missionary

Sylvio Salomon and his family Corinne Sylvio Marianne Joan “ (…) Sylvio Salomon continues to work with the actual Church. I believe there would not be a Church now in Mauritius without him and his family. No Church financially supports brother Sylvio. He supports himself by his little shop (a grocery-store, one-hour from the building)”-- David Roland Mohsen, visiting French missionary

The 2 nd Survey Trip (June 2000) Evaluate the evangelization potential: Remarkable points: – – – – Easy to preach Friendliness of Mauritians Transparency for sin Hospitality Length of teaching sessions (2 to 3 h. ) Invitations to teach Easy to organize home Bible studies

1995 Evangelization Campaign n n 3 days, 6 Christians 1000 Homes visited 750 correspondence courses 375 finished courses 100 requests for one-to-one Bible studies THIS REQUEST COULD NOT BE FILLED

The Assemblies of God n n Start in 1970, like the Church of Christ Now: – – – n 260 assemblies 50 to 400 members each one 60% of former Hindus They are looking for bible teachers

Port Louis, a Modern City

Genash Procession The Elephant god

The Team Tony Kim Chris Caroline Bob Patti Emily

Bob and Patti Grigg n n n On staff at Mid-County (1990 -2000) Formerly missionaries in France Second generation missionaries Experience in all corners of the world with all kinds of people Speak in tongues! (English & French) Full time missionary

Chris Burkholder n n Full-time vocational part-time missionary, support himself Plans to make three trips to Mauritius/year and spend 75% of his time. Champion of technology as encouragement tool Support and administration role

Emily Maloy n n n Missionary to St. Louis north city Former intern at Mid-County Seeking a degree in education Support and children’s education role Full time missionary

Kimberly Moon n n n Mid-County’s own Attended ACU and earned BA in French Spent time in France and Belgium with congregations there Currently employed as French tech support at CPI Support and administration role Full time missionary

Team Characteristics n Wide spectrum: – – n n n Age Experiences (countries, jobs, missions) Nationalities Training (numerous different mentors) Longtime friendship Bilingual Mission works experimented together Unity spirit Team failure experience

Port Louis Sea Front

The Project Prayer and study n Evangelism n Train leaders n Start a new Church n Women’s Ministry n Serve the community n

Our Gospel God, the Creator of the universe, gave His Son, Jesus Christ, as King and Savior, to humanity, when He died on the cross, was resurrected and ascended to heaven, conforming to His plan and the revelations of the prophets. All men and women who are baptized into this faith and deny themselves receive the forgiveness of their sins, Eternal Life, the gift of the Holy Spirit, and become members of the Church of Jesus Christ.

The Country Side Three Breasts Mountain

Prayer and Study n We want the Holy Spirit to guide us – Acts 16: 6, BBE “ 6 (…) the Holy Spirit did not let them take the word into Asia; n We are servants of the Word of God – 2 Timothy 4: 2, ASV “preach the word; be urgent in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. ”

Evangelism n Use or passed experience in: – – n n n Distributions Door knocking Public preaching Home Bible study – – Lectureship Bible correspondence courses One to one Bible study Or things not yet done Show Christian love by hospitality Plant several regular places of worship and study Learn Creole and be close to the Mauritians

Why Train Leaders? n n To follow the example of Christ and Paul To build a mature Church to: – – Glorify God Be self-perpetuating Evangelize Plant Churches

Start a New Church n n n To not build on the foundation of another To not destabilize existing native leaders To accomplish God’s Will

Women’s Ministry n n n Children ministry Mentor and teach women Take care of their families Hospitality Community outreach

Serving the Community n n Touch people with the compassion of Jesus Be involved in: n n Hospital ministry Feeding the hungry Clothing the needy Nurturing marriages and children n Counseling Jer 29: 7, "Seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf; for in its welfare you will have welfare. "

Related Project A Sabbatical Place for Missionaries n “More than half of the missionaries go back home after the first two years!” “The main problems are not doctrinal, they are personality conflicts and family problems” n 4 team members have experienced team failure. For a week or two, we want to encourage and feed our "battle fatigued" soldiers: n – Listening to them – Praying with them – Making them working with us Bob Grigg a good example. He is fine now!

How long? 5 years seems to be a minimum: n n To put into place of the people, structure, working habits (worship, evangelization, community service, edification, mission) Short but: – Rose Hill Church will help with: n n Its experience Its network of contacts – 5 team members are already bilingual n Yet we do see ourselves staying longer

A Crowded Country A street in Quatre-Bornes

Our Spiritual Needs n To pray for us – Ask God to lead us n To encourage us – Write us n To support our work – Visit us

Tony & Caroline’s Financial Needs 1. A one time start-up fund: $28, 000 – Car – Caution for lodging – Furnitures, appliances – Computer, printer – Plane tickets – Hotel for one month – Goods shipping 12, 000 2, 400 7, 500 2, 000 2, 200 1, 000

Tony & Caroline’s Financial Needs 2. A monthly salary: – Living expenses – Schooling – Lodging – Taxes – Retirement – Health $3, 500

Tony & Caroline’s Financial Needs 3. A monthly working fund: $700 – Office – Printing expenses – Rent for a meeting place – Gas – Travel fund – Sponsor visit trip (every 2 or 3 years) $700 for Europe n $900 for USA n

A Beautiful Country Sunset on Corps de Garde mountain

A Serious Team!! Kim Tony Caroline Bob Emily Patti Chris

THE END God willing, see you over there!