NEWSLETTER
MAY 2008
When looking at the economic news and financial prospects for the coming
months, it would be easy to become discouraged.
There is no doubt that the national economy is suffering, and
God’s people are not immune from these financial reverses.
Even when people are faithful in giving their tithes and offerings
to their local churches, when there is less income, naturally the
offerings decrease somewhat, if not a great deal.
I have been amazed, however, at the faithfulness of so many
churches in meeting their mission commitments. For
many churches, this involves a real sacrifice of love.
This is what the Apostle Paul said to the Philippian church that
had been so faithful: Philippians
4:15-19, “Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when
I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning
giving and receiving, but ye only. 16 For even in Thessalonica
ye sent once and again unto my necessity. 17 Not because I
desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account. 18
But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the
things which were sent from
you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to
God. 19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his
riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
The Lord is so good to provide for His people, and God’s people
are so faithful in giving for the cause of world evangelization.
After
25 years of faithful ministry in
New Zealand
, Brad and Ronda Hastings are making a field change.
They will work along with Mrs. Bonnie Winters in the ministry to
the Native Americans in
New Mexico
. We have been praying since
Bro. Jim Winters’ homegoing that the Lord would lead someone to that
needy work. We thank the Lord
for the
Hastings
’ willingness to accept the Lord’s leadership.
Pray for them and for Mrs. Winters that the Lord will use them
together to reach many souls and see a great church built for God’s
glory.
John
& Marjorie Malanowski have returned to
Indonesia
for their next term of service. Pray
for them and the work in
Bali
,
Indonesia
.
Lanny
& Judy Wood have returned to
Brazil
for their next term of service. Pray
for them that the Lord will bless their efforts in the works in Barretos
and
Bebedouro
,
Brazil
.
Miss
Dawne Hart will leave during May for her first term of service in
Portugal
. She has received her visa
and purchased her tickets and is excited about arriving on the field.
She will be working with another Independent Baptist Missionary
family and she will be a real asset to the work there in
Portugal
. Pray for her as she travels and gets started with her ministry to
Portuguese women and children.
Ernie
and Monoka Brown have returned to the
U. S.
from
Ecuador
for furlough. After some
medical treatment they will begin to visit their supporting churches.
Pray for them as they make the transition to their furlough
ministry.
Pray
for the following missionaries who are battling illness:
Doyle Whaley, baby
Eliana Densmore,
Mike Lane
, Dale Brown, Debi
Harris, Monnie Bacon, Mary
Gagnon, Gloria Higgins,
Joe Hawkins, Sandy
Janky, Amber Cato.
Thank
you once more for your ongoing faithfulness in prayer and financial
support. Our missionaries, and
also we here at the Mission Office, depend on that faithfulness.
Please continue to pray for us that we can all do our best in
reaching souls in the regions beyond.
