NOTE:  this short video is a special clip of personal testimony and update from Nate & Sheryl Jackson – sharing the news of God’s ADDING to the ministry reach and encouraging all ministry partners to continue in this partnership with Christ and BE HIS REACH both in the USA and the WORLD!  May God bless you, prosper you, and keep us one in this ministry call!    We love you all!

 

VIDEO-VENTURE #24     Dec 29, 2011         “added reach”

 

YouTube         http://youtu.be/TkmTsgrRr2M

 

VIDEO-VENTURE #23       December 20th – 2011     “these are mine, i love them, and i am well pleased”

[We posted Video-Venture #23 a few days ago - but just learned that it never was viewable for many of you - so please forgive the tech errors and be blessed by this incredible video testimony of the amazing things GOD is doing through YOUR faithful partnership of prayer and support!]   PLEASE click the link below and be blessed!

YouTube    http://youtu.be/I7P4RahDuos

We invite you to share in the amazing blessing that was given to us this morning (12-29-11) at 6:30 am.  The Malay Ati Children’s Choir came all the way from Bakiruhan to sing a serenade of love to an audience of “2″ – Sheryl & I.  They did this in a personal way to demonstrate their love and gratitude for the love and service we have tried to share with all of them this past year.  Their message was clear, and their hearts were heard.  They blessed us with an incredible serenade of holiday songs honoring our Savior!  We praise God for these kids, and all that God is doing in their lives!  It is an honor to share this wonderful serenade with you all … may God use it to bring joy and blessing to your hearts this season.

YouTube      http://youtu.be/8sccipHiAC4

 

This is a very special video.  It is the highlights of the ATI 2011 CHRISTMAS celebrations for the people of Bakiruhan and nearby Ati communities of N. Panay Island in the Philippines.  God is doing absolutely incredible and overwhelming things – through countless men and women around the world – to reach to the Ati people.  For many generations, the Ati Tribal people of Bakirunah and nearby communities have been literally forced into extreme poverty – oppression – spiritual depravity – abuse – injustice – and worse.  They were the “least of these” and neglected and forgotten by everyone … except GOD.  God loved them, cherished them, and has sent His gospel to them … and HIS GOSPEL is seen undeniably in the love, care, teaching, medical aid, food, and now Christmas Gifts of love!  They have been crying out for years, and NOW they KNOW God is real and loves them … HE has heard their cries … and sent help and hope to change their future and eternity!  It is a great thrill to be partnered in what God is doing to reach these wonderful people.

HUGE thanks to our God for partnering all of you who have sacrificed and prayed and given so much to make this Season one of rejoicing and praise to our King … from the ATI too … with hearts of gratitude and thanksgiving to their Lord and Savior!  If you are already a partner with us in this call – rejoice with us and know that we are so grateful to God for you, your prayers, and your gracious giving!  If you have not yet partnered with us in this GOD reach … please pray about getting involved TODAY … there is such great need, so many areas of ministry to be a part of … and God will bless and multiply your every prayer and love offering!   it is a GREAT thing to know you are actively a part of what GOD is doing!  Share in His Reach with us!   Enjoy this precious video – share it with your family and friends!  Use it to testify of God’s amazing love to ALL around the world who will hear the gospel!   Use it to testify of how even WE can be a powerful part of God’s REACH around the world!  We love you!  Merry Christmas in Jesus Name!

YouTube       http://youtu.be/FK2iecWBpZ4

VideoBam    http://videobam.com/NxIwH

It is with great JOY in our hearts and a humble spirit that we share this short video with you.  It is a brief snapshot of some of the wonderful things

GOD is doing through ALL of us who have partnered with HIM in HIS REACH to the Philippines!  All glory to God!

VIDEO-VENTURE #23        December 20, 2011

YouTube       http://youtu.be/I7P4RahDuos

VideoBam      http://videobam.com/AdAhM

Sheryl and I want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas Season!  We are seeing God do incredible things here in the Philippines, and we are so grateful to God for each of you who have continued to stand and partner with us in the REACH of CHRIST to the people of the Philippines!  We have enough stuff on film that we will be posting Video-Ventures #22 #23 and #24 this month!  We believe each one will be a fresh look at what GOD is doing through YOU and your faithfulness to His call!  We praise God for you!  Please leave room for those without this season!  Your generous love offerings make such an awesome difference and impact on the lives here in SE Asia!  God bless you!

Video-Venture #22     -  December 10, 2011      -

http://youtu.be/C3_pFvoqbSg

BEADS:  the middle picture above has a special significance.  At Children’s Medical Center Hospital in Dallas, the children that require “heart surgery” are given a necklace when they arrive with the square beads that spell out their name … then every time they are prodded, poked, tested, endured surgery or physical hardship … they are given an additional “bead” each time.  This is Leo’s Necklace.

This is a wonderful day and we praise God for it!  Leo has come through heart surgery – SUCCESSFULLY – and after MANY days in Children’s Hospital (Dallas), they have removed every tube, wire, probe, and monitor … except for his NG Feeding Tube.   If that were not enough, he is eating about 30% of his need orally now and getting stronger every day! ALL the glory and honor belongs to our God!!!  We want to take this opportunity to thank you all and express our most sincere gratitude for you all and your faithful prayers and concerns for Leo!  It is so humbling to be a part of the family of God, and to discover that men, women, and children around the world were united in lifting Leo before the Lord for His gracious and miracle healing touch.  God heard our cries, He responded in a mighty way, and Leo has not only lived … he is HOME with his mom and dad – Hallelujah!   I don’t want to mislead anyone, Leo still requires some very special attention at this stage … and we are so blessed to be here in TX to help right now, but Leo is on track for a full recovery down the road.  Please continue to pray for Leo.

Leo’s cousin Lily was born just a few days before he was, and she is beautiful and doing terrific!  PTL!  Though we planned for Sheryl to be here in the USA for the births of Lily & Leo, I had not originally planned on coming to the USA until the beginning of 2012.  God’s plans are always best, and always right on time, and within a day of learning about Leo’s condition and required heart surgery, i was on a plane heading to the USA to be with my family.  First Love International has been so very understanding of our emergency situation, and they have graciously stood with us in prayer for Leo, and rallied prayer warriors all around the world.  We do not have our flights booked yet for our return to the Philippines … as Joe & Mel need our help and assistance to get through this phase with Leo … but we are praying about returning soon.  Please pray for us as we strive to serve the Lord even as we reach to our own kids in their time of need.

     Miss Lily Is just beautiful and doing so well …. We are so thrilled!  We praise God for all “10″ of our grandkids!  God has blessed us mightily and it is an honor to be here and to help family in any way possible.  This unplanned trip has resulted in wonderful opportunities to see and visit with friends and family that i had not planned to see before next year – but again – GOD’s plan is the RIGHT plan.

We are striving to remain available – willing to serve unconditionally – and to live ON MISSION for Christ!  Please continue to pray for Sheryl and I as we seek the Lord for His continued wisdom, guidance, and use.  We love you all – thank you for giving to the Lord and for lifting us up in your continued prayers.

reaching with Jesus Christ,     nate & sheryl

It is Tuesday September 20th 2011 … Leo is 7 days old … and we have much reason to rejoice this morning and praise our God!  As most of you know, Leo was born to my youngest son Joseph and daughter-n-law Melanie on the 13th of this month. He was a  beautiful 8 lb 8 oz baby boy, that looked healthy and well.  Within 24 hours of his birth, the doctors realized he had something wrong with him, and began to run tests.  Turned out that he has several heart related defects – and without a miracle and surgery he would not live.  Well, this morning on the 20th of the same month he was born, Leo has come through major heart surgery successfully … and this morning his recovery has begun on a wonderful note … his breathing tube has been removed and he is breathing on his own!  The next few days are crucially important for him, but we find real cause to praise the Lord this morning!  God has surely been attentive to our prayers and his physical needs.  We have been SO blessed by the waves of friends, family, and interwoven connections of friends and extended family that have joined us in prayer AROUND the WORLD for Leo!  Literally, the sun has never set on the prayers that have continued to be lifted for Leo … from California to Florida, from Bulgaria to the Philippines, dear caring people have joined us in prayer for Little Leo … in his first days of life in his time of need.  God has heard our prayers and once again poured into our lives His amazing grace and loving healing power!  We worship and praise our God faithful today!

Leo is not out of the woods of concern, as the next few days are critical days for his recovery to full health, but today we rejoice and praise God openly and genuinely, as HE is so faithful and so good to answer our prayers for this precious gift … young Leo.  So to all who have and are continuing to pray with us … we thank you.  We are so grateful to God for you!  May God bless you and continue to keep us all close in this journey we call life.  We love you and appreciate you all more than we could ever express in words.

This month has hosted a wide variety of 9-11 testimonies, stories, reviews, and special programs on radio and television.  And while it is so right that we honor and remember those that lost their lives so tragically 10 years ago, sometimes the heart can only take so much sorrow at one time.  But then i am made to think of those families … the many many families that even today are trying to recover and survive the loss and tear that occurred – no fault of their own – on that day 10 years ago.  So i when my wife shared this video with me … i was truly blessed ….. that’s right, BLESSED!  And i thought that while i know you probably can’t imagine wanting to watch one more second of sadness … this one is very very different … and it points to something so much more significant and hopeful.  I pray that this will be a blessing to you all.  May we remember that somebody took our seat!