Global Vision Kingdom Builders (gvkb.org) MONTHLY NEWLETTER FROM KAREN Mar.-May 2024 Dear friends and GVKB family, Hello everyone. We have great news to pass along to you all about what God is doing with GVKB ministry. First and foremost, I want to apologize for not being in closer contact earlier. I have been in a very restful, still moment with God, waiting on His instructions. The Month of March was my “Sister Month”. Both my sisters were here at various times during the entire month of March, so I dedicated that month to my family affairs. In April, I started working overtime as a caregiver to an 88-year-old woman in my area. God is so good. My expenses increased with car and home repairs, but my income increased as well. Our God always provides our needs. However, these distractions took me away from pouring myself into GVKB and fundraising needs as I usually do. But God…. At Kitonzi Village Community School, fund raising continues, and some progress was made on the dormitory being built for staff and children. Cement is still needed; floors need to be finished and labor costs are of course needed to complete various parts of the dormitory. My heart and mind and soul has been somewhat consumed with all that has been going on in this country and in the nations. Many tears have been shed in travailing prayers for our children in this country, and those across the globe. In that ongoing, nonstop cry of intercession for their needs, I lost time, and found myself in May. I apologize, again, for not giving you an update for GVKB, but I trust you will understand as I center on ‘hearing’ and not so much on ‘doing’. Our funds are very low at this point, yet, knowing that the needs of all people around the world are great and in desperate need in most cases. I hear from people from India, Pakistan and Africa, all seeking assistance of one sort or another with their programs like feeding the women and children. At this point, my hands are more or less tied. However, we so appreciate your help through your gracious monthly donations to GVKB. You have no idea what great things we are accomplishing through your giving and your heartfelt prayers, but I will endeavor to inform you better each month as we move forward in His name. Knowing how much your help does will give you great satisfaction for what you have done for the children especially. Gratitude, love and a thankful heart can only begin to describe how I feel towards the generosity of the family of GVKB. Thank you. The Lord has been showing me this month that through every valley and wilderness experience, when you rely on Him to get you through, great rewards are on the other side of those trials and tribulations. Many of our team members have been temporarily struck down with ministry delays, sickness and distractions, BUT GOD! We declare the devil is null and void to come near GVKB and its workers, here in the states and across the globe!! God prevails when no other can. His will shall and will be done across this nation and across every land, border and sovereign nation We declare the blood of Jesus over all people and projects associated with GVKB. Jesus’ blood was shed for our protection, our health and our sanctification. We, GVKB, God’s holy ministry, decree and declare that we are going forward with the Holy Spirit as our guide, counselor, and teacher. “All things work together for the good for those who love him” and we work for Him!. Hallelujah. We give God all the glory and thank everyone who has continued to support GVKB physically, financially and spiritually through prayers, kind thoughts and deeds. As we all know, ‘prayer changes everything’! If anyone is interested in knowing more about the daily operations of GVKB or may be interested in being on the advisory board in some capacity, please contact me privately. Seats are still available. How can I join GVKB? Why should I join? What am I joining? Please visit our website, gvkb.org, to explore the programs that we are currently sustaining and supporting, and ask yourself, “God, where do I belong as a team member of GVKB?” Your response will be the beginning of a much-needed process that will most certainly change young lives forever. We have seen the need and we have begun the journey; join with us as God works with those who say “Yes” to His will! Hosea 10:12 “Plant the good seeds of righteousness, and you will harvest a crop of love….” Please call or email me if you have any questions. Karen Bode/ founder 207-230-4423 gvkb.org