Season’s Greetings:
Ø 2005 will soon be a distant memory and all the opportunities, challenges and uncertainties of the New Year will be upon us. While every day should be a day of conscious determination to serve our great Lord and Saviour, these crossroads of time can give a special impetus for resolutions and commitments in our Christian walk. I thought it would be a blessing to share an excerpt from a challenge I ran across entitled In This New Year:
I will, like Paul, forget those things which are behind and press forward.
I will, like David, lift up mine eyes unto the hills from whence comes help.
I will like Abraham, trust implicitly in my God.
I will, like Enoch, walk in daily fellowship with my heavenly Father.
I will, like Jehoshaphat, prepare my heart to seek God.
I will, like Moses, choose rather to suffer than enjoy the pleasures of sin. – UNKNOWN
As this year draws to a close, join with me in reflecting from Scriptures on some other goals that you would like to work toward. (Phil. 3:13-14, 2 Pet. 3:18, Josh. 24:14-15)
*~*~* THANK YOU for your PRAYERS and SUPPORT*~*~*
We have been amazed and humbled by the sacrifice, generosity and hospitality of God’s people as we have traveled on deputation. We have made many new friends and we want to say Thank You!
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Increased Support Goal:
Ø Since my survey trip in 2004, the dollar’s purchasing power in Colombia has decreased about 25%. There has also been a gradual increase in the cost of living. We believe it would be a good idea to raise our support goal from $2,400 to $3,000 per month. For a family of 8, we still think that this is a modest, yet practical amount. With the increased amount, we are happy to report that we are still at over 50% of our desired goal!
Deputation and Ministry Updates:
Ø We are encouraged and thankful for three additional churches that are now partners in taking the Gospel to Colombia! A special “Thank You” to the Saints at Star Lake Baptist Church in Standing Rock, NM, Liberty Baptist Temple in Muskogee, OK and Shady Grove Baptist Church in Bossier City, LA. May the Lord richly reward your sacrifice, prayers and involvement! (Mark 16:15)
Ø The work in Colombia continues to expand. The Lord has used the Correspondence School to raise up two other small groups that are faithfully studying the Scriptures and interested in possible future organization. Each week, Bro. Aya is traveling about two hours away to meet with these brethren for discipleship and encouragement.
Prayer Requests:
Ø Our Deputation Meetings and Schedule: –Pray for God’s perfect direction, will and timing in the upcoming year’s travel and schedule.
Prayer Challenge:
"Are you living for the things you are praying for?" - Austin Phelps
May the Lord Bless You Richly as You Serve HIM Today!
The Moores to Colombia - (Exodus 33:14-15)
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
