February 21st, 2005
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“The Lord is my shepherd….”Psalm 23
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Thank You!
We are very conscious of your prayers this past month! We have seen the Lord’s leadership in many of the day-to-day details of making the transition to “full-time” deputation, and we Thank You for your prayers! We are extremely thankful to our sending church - they have given us great freedom to work on staff as we have visited churches, but now it is time to “hit the road.” We covet your prayers that the Lord would give us specific leadership, protection and guidance as we seek to minister to churches and present our burden and ministry. Pray with us especially that our steps would be ordered of the Lord for the scheduling of meetings. We greatly appreciate each one of you who have a part in this work through prayer, friendship and giving! (Eph. 1:16; Psa. 37:23)
Ministry Progress:
Ø We are still at 40% of our desired support level. We trust the Lord’s leadership and timing as we commit ourselves to His calling.
Ø The work continues to expand, with over 800 students enrolled in the Correspondence school and a number of men in weekly discipleship. Pray for Bro. Aya as he labors to balance the needs of the Correspondence School, outreach, his family and the men he is discipling - he is quite busy!
Ø The building where the Correspondence School and Printshop are currently located is being put up for sale. Although Bro. Aya has the first option to buy, if he is not able to purchase the facilities, it would mean relocation of a great deal of equipment and materials. *Pray for the Lord’s perfect will and clear direction for this important decision!*
Ø We have spent some time updating the presentation for the ministry and will be mailing out mini-CD’s to churches and Pastors unfamiliar with the ministry. Please pray that the Lord would use this ministry tool for His glory!
No Greater Love Than This…
A few days ago, I read of a true story that happened in Colombia in 1988. Norbert Reinhart, a Canadian mining executive voluntarily surrendered himself to guerrilla rebels in exchange for an employee he had never met. Ed Leonard, the foreman of his drilling rig, had been abducted and been held hostage for over three months. A father of two small children, Reinhart felt the burden of personal responsibility and bargained for Leonard’s release on the condition that he hand himself over to the guerilla soldiers. His wife reported that as he met Leonard for the first time, Reinhart told him “Your shift is done, you can go home.” Although he gave no testimony of a faith in God, what an example Reinhart set by his selfless act! What would happen if we would commit to serve others no matter the cost of personal risk or inconvenience? (John 15:13, I Tim. 2:5-6; Phil 3:2-9)
Continued Prayer Needed:
Our greatest need continues to be your faithful intercession. Please continue to pray with us for open doors for the proclamation of the Gospel in Colombia. Please pray with us for continued freedom for the ministry in Colombia, and for God to give wisdom to focus the resources toward the key areas as He would direct. (1 Cor. 15:58; I Thess. 5:25)
The Lord Bless You Richly as You Serve Him Today!
- Please pray with us:
- For the Lord’s leadership concerning the purchase of the building where the Correspondence School is located.
- For the Lord to give us wisdom as we seek to schedule meetings for the coming year.
- That the Lord would give us special wisdom for the
visa application process.
- For the financial needs of the growing Correspondence School to be met.
And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to
faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. II Tim. 2:2
