NEWSLETTER
MAY 2009

 It is a blessing to see the faithfulness of God’s people in churches all across our nation who give faithfully to missions each month.  Although the economic situation is making it more difficult, we have seen the sacrifices made because of love for lost souls.  Total offerings for 2009 are down a little from the previous year, but this is certainly not surprising.  God continues to provide the needs of our missionaries, as He has promised that He will do.

As we begin the month of May, we are looking forward to the World Baptist Fellowship Annual Meeting at Arlington Baptist College.  This year will mark the 70^th anniversary of the founding of the school in 1939.  God has blessed the school, the Fellowship and the Mission Agency through these many years and we anticipate many more years of blessing.  Plan to attend this great family reunion, May 11-14, 2009.

Skip & Dana Woodfin and children are scheduled to leave for the field of Indonesia on May 2, 2009.  Pray for them as they go to this new field that they will soon be settled and beginning their language study.  We believe that the Lord has a great ministry in store for them in Indonesia.

Matt, Flor and Andrew Patton will arrive from the Dominican Republic on May 11, 2009 for furlough.  Pray for them as they take care of last minute preparations for their trip to the U. S.   Pray also for the work there in their absence.

Missionary Ed Richards was attacked and stabbed as he returned home from a Youth Meeting on March 27, 2009.  His wounds were serious but not life-threatening, for which we praise the Lord.  The Richards have no idea why someone would attack him.  Pray for their protection as they labor for the Lord there in Dominica.

Joe and Elaine Hawkins came from Brazil for medical tests and treatments.  Bro. Joe is recovering from the broken collarbone and they are doing heart tests on him.  Before they return to Brazil, Elaine will probably have to undergo knee surgery.  Pray for both of these dear servants of the Lord, who have spent more than 52 years serving the Lord in Brazil.

Please continue to pray for Doyle and Wanda Whaley.  Doyle still has not recovered any hearing, and this makes it very difficult for him and for Wanda as she cares for him. 

Marty Starling is recovering from knee replacement surgery in Florida.  Pray for a quick recovery for him, as they would like to return to Mexico in time for camp season.

Little Eliana Densmore has been approved by the FDA for an experimental treatment with ketones, which the doctors hope will improve her metabolic condition.  This is a very rare illness, and she is only the second person in the U. S. to receive these treatments.  Pray that this will help her in her life long battle with illness.

Pray for the following missionaries who battle illness on a daily basis, but continue faithfully in the work:  Debi Harris, Darla Brim, Dana McCutchen, Gloria Higgins, Monnie Bacon, Mary Gagnon, Amber Cato, Mike Lane, Dale Brown, Sandy Janky, Charlene Neill, Linda Carruth.

We appreciate so much your faithfulness in prayer and financial support for our missionary families, and also for the General Fund and the Mission Office personnel.  We fully understand that your faithfulness is what makes it possible for our missionaries to continue to serve the Lord around the world.