OMS Global Impact Report 2021-2022 | Page 7

57,210 worshiping groups 26,993 decisions 6,358 baptisms
Young Disciples
Early in 2022 , Gabriela attended an evangelistic youth camp in Michoacán , Mexico , led by OMS ’ Circle of Silence team . She expected it to be uneventful , like other camps she had attended . However , the quality training , the fun games , and the interwoven camp theme surprised her .
More than 500 youth attended this camp , some of whom Gabriela had personally invited . She rejoiced when 364 campers accepted Christ as their Lord and Savior . As a result , Gabriela left with this challenge : “ Who will take care of and follow up with these young people ?” God placed this conviction in her heart , and she knew she must respond to it . So , she opened a church in her house , where 16 young people now attend and are being discipled .
Gabriela sees that God wants to use her for the growth of his kingdom through church planting . The Circle of Silence team is following up and mentoring Gabriela because she now also desires to begin a Satura Kids group and share the Gospel message with all the children in her community .

57,210 worshiping groups 26,993 decisions 6,358 baptisms

Daughter of the King
Mary ’ s * mother left her and moved to another country . Her father abused drugs , and in his desperation to fuel his addiction , he planned to sell Mary for $ 1,000 . Mary ’ s grandma intervened , and Mary found a safe haven living with her . When she began attending Agua Viva Kids ’ Club in Chongón , Ecuador , led by OMS missionaries Pablo and Rebecca Pazmiño , her face often revealed her sadness . But when she received Christ in her heart , things started to change . Mary confided in Laura *, her teacher , “ My mom sends me texts telling me I ’ m worthless and ugly .” Thankfully , because of Laura ’ s training in trauma healing and her own experience of Jesus ’ restoration , Laura was able to minister to Mary in her pain . She prayed with her , encouraged her , and repeatedly affirmed her identity as a daughter of the King of Kings . Now , Mary practically bounces into Kids ’ Club each week , and she says , “ Jesus lives in my heart and is answering my prayers .” As Mary enters her teen years , she does so knowing she is valued and loved in Christ .
* Names changed for security reasons on pages 6-7 .
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