Oct---Dec.  2007

Greetings from Indonesia,

How we thank God for each of you that have an active part in our ministry via prayers and support.  We could not be here, without you being willing to hold the ropes for us.

Our Bible School opening  went well.  Pray for our students as many of them barely have enough money for food and transportation. Pray for the need to build another bldg on campus, for a much needed dorm.  Pray for our new director, Pdt. Suyono.

Our Youth Retreat was a success, it was held in a mountain area  with over 150 attending. Several made decisions for Christ.  Praise the Lord!

Mrs Piaja, age 76, mother of Bp. Sipon of Mt. Carmel Bpt Church pastored by Pdt. Sudiran, passed away, but , just two weeks before her death, she received Jesus as her own personal Savior.  We have prayed for this dear lady for years.  What an answer to prayer!

A young man Daniel from Mt. Carmel Bpt church went to help with a church in a city called Semerang.  Daniel graduated from our Bible School.  He is married and they have a new baby boy they named Jonathan David. Pray for this fine young couple, as they serve the Lord.

Agape Bpt Church pastored by Pdt Tomas Atung had a mission conference in Oct for 2 nights. Our speaker was Pdt. Joshua Ewing.  Our church helps support 3 preachers working in other areas. Please pray we can start plans to build a church bldg.  We are packed to the limit, in the one room we rent for the church.  Will you pray?  Can you help?

Thank God for the meeting held every 3 months for all Independent Bpt pastors, their wives, and families.  We met last week in Pdt. Antoros home in Solo.  Some 25 pastors, plus wives and children came. To God be the glory!

Pray for Ibu Wagina from Faith Bpt Church pastored by Pdt. Robin. She had a stroke, and needs much prayer. We are so thankful for the church in America that is helping the kids from this church go to school, plus a few individuals, and our grand son Alex helps 2 of the children. The cost to help is $5.00 per month, per child.  We still have many children in the other churches we work with that need help.  Please pray.

Happy  11th Birthday to our grandson Benji on Dec 3rd, and to our son Steve on the 27th.

Our prayer is that each of you will have a wonderful Thanksgiving and a blessed Christmas!

His for souls,   David and Carole Ross, Java, Indonesia   Acts 1: 8