June, 2006

Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Diana and I want to thank every one of our Partners in Ministry that pray for and sacrificially give to the Lord's Work. What an honor it is to be in Partnership with you, as we endeavor to reach this world for Christ together! Truly, we are making a difference!

I have so much to share in this letter with so many things going on. Let me start by saying that the Crusade in Peru that was scheduled for May, had to be moved back to June. For the third time this Crusade has now been rescheduled due to Rainy season, the Coliseum not giving us permission, and now the Presidential elections in Peru, which will take place this Sunday, June the 4th. In fact, just over a month ago, I received a call from a Partner who has never called before. She said that during prayer that day the Lord had spoken to her that there would be an extreme amount of warfare for this Crusade, because of the magnitude of what He wanted to do. That the battle would be both there and here, against Diana and I. Within 3 days I received word that my coordinator there in Peru, was hit by a car, and seriously injured with broken bones. Also that the Coliseum and Stadium there, were refusing to let us use them. The Spiritual Warfare is very real at times in our lives, but we have the victory, and always will!

I believe that God wants to touch more people that could fit into a Coliseum or Stadium. And by going Open-Air, that can and will happen. Also with the Elections being only 4 days earlier, I believe there will be many more people there. In Peru, you have to travel to the city you were born in to vote, it's required by law. If you don't you have to pay money, so everyone votes. Times are hard and uncertain in Peru right now. The Presidential election is down to 2 men, and one is an open Communist who vows to cut all ties with the United States if he wins. Please pray that the Lord puts a righteous man in office in Peru, this Sunday, June the 4th. Diana and I are leaving Tuesday the 6th, no matter what the Presidential outcome is. No man can keep the Gospel from being preached in Peru. Right now Peru needs a Word of Hope more than ever before. That no matter what the circumstance or problem is in the Government or Economy, JESUS IS THE ANSWER. Jesus can be our hope, peace and joy. He is the lifter of our heads. Our sustainer in the good times and bad. A friend that sticks closer than a brother, who will never leave us or forsake us, who will be with us even to the end of the world! That's our Jesus. The King and Lord over every Nation, Tribe, Tongue, Kindred, and PRESIDENT! Praise God!

Please pray that God gives me a Word in Season for Peru, and that a multitude of Souls come to our Savior. That as Jesus is lifted up in this mountain city of Peru, that our God would be Glorified in a tremendous way. Touching, Saving, Healing, and Delivering, by the Power of His Spirit! This Gospel shall be preached for a witness in every Nation, and then shall the end come. Even so, Come Lord Jesus.

What I'm about to share with you, is the result of 4 years of God speaking, dealing, exhorting, and prompting me to do. The time has come for me to obey God, and nothing else will do. I have literally almost been at a point of disobedience in what the Lord has been asking me to do. And as you know, that's a bad place to be in. So ready or not, here we go. God has been asking Diana and me to expand our borders and lengthen our tent stakes so to speak. He's been asking more of us. More responsibility, but more fruit for His Kingdom. What He's been asking us to do is not to fly over a Mission Field to get to the Mission Field. But to reach the Latinos right here in the Greater Memphis Area. When we return from Cajamarca, Peru, we are going to plant a Latino Church or Churches. Only God knows the answer to that. And to help us do this, I'm bringing my Translator and his family back with us. We have already committed to this, and have bought their tickets.

 
Javier and Blanca Barbieri have ministered in close to 200 services in some 35 cities all over Peru and Ecuador with Diana and me. They have literally been through the Jungles and Trenches with us in Ministry. They are Servants in every aspect of the word, and know what it takes to reach people for Christ. Blanca is Diana's best friend and daughter of Apostle Jaimie Gomez, my Spiritual Father in Peru, who's established over 150 Churches there. She carries his same spirit and anointing, and just like Diana, she is a very special woman of God. Needless to say, Diana is ecstatic that they're coming to help and live with us. That's right, Javier, Blanca, and their 2 young children, Daniel 5 and Alesandro 8, will be staying with Diana, me and our 2 children, Samantha 8, and Luis 12, at least until they get on their feet. That's 8 people in our 3 bedroom, 1and half bath house. It should be exciting. Really though, Diana and I have complete peace about this, and are ready to enter another additional phase of service to our Lord. This Church will in no way take away from the International Ministry to the Nations. That's my Passion and Call. In fact, I believe that we'll be able to do more in time. And isn't that what it's all about? Reaching more for Him.

As you can see, there is a lot that is about to happen in the Ministry. Diana and I are going to need your prayers and support more than ever. Thank you so much for your faithfulness to God, and for your sensitivity to pray and give sacrificially to Missions. May God's richest blessings be yours.

Servants in Training
 

Ken and Diana Troutman

June 6-13, Cajamarca, Peru- Pastor's Conference and Crusade
July- Ministry in USA