May 2008

Dear Friends in Christ,

     Someone has said that Psalm 103 is a song of perfect praise, David’s “Hallelujah Chorus.”  This Psalm celebrates God as the God of circumstance, and magnifies His grace and mercy.  “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits” (v. 3).  May I paraphrase the last part of that verse—and forget not all his blessings.  As Nahum declares, “The LORD is good…” (Nahum 1:7), and we certainly have a lot of blessings to count.  Daisey and I continue to recover from our surgeries, and we are grateful for the health God has given us.  I will have my first post-op exam in June, and I ask your prayers that it will be a good one.
     We also rejoice over the blessings on the work in McGregor, Texas.  Since last September things have really been happening in this new church.  The church held its first Bible Conference with Bro. Wade Copeland, and the Lord blessed.  About that time they learned about 11.7 acres of land that was available, and in October they were able to put a contract on the land for $64,000 for ten years.  
     The New Year began with a Faith Promise Mission Conference, Bro. Brian Powers doing the honors.  The people responded greatly to the messages and the missionaries by taking on 9 new missionaries and home missions.  They now support a total of 14 missionaries.  Not bad for a new church!  
     In March the church observed Easter with a special Wednesday through Sunday outreach.  During the week, they had a number of first-time visitors, and hope to see many of them saved through the preaching of the Word.  On Saturday the church had Shiloh Quartet in concert at the McGregor High School, and attracted some first-time visitors.
     Yes, we have a lot to be thankful for in the way of “all His benefits.”  We thank you for your prayers and support.
                                                   Unworthily His,  

                                                   Wendell & Daisey Hiers