Our Help is From the Lord

“My help cometh from the LORD, Which made heaven and earth. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved:  He that keepeth thee will not slumber.”  Psalm 121:2,3. Give thanks to God for His faithful protection as we travel. About a month ago a deer jumped out of the woods as Hubert was driving and knocked the rearview mirror off our car. Praise the Lord no other damage was done. The mirror has now been replaced. Then about a week ago, two deer bounded across the freeway right in front of us as we were returning from a church in the dark. Again God protected us and we did not hit them. God has helped us on snowy roads and through thick fog. We are so aware of His keeping us. Thank you for praying.

My extra training in radiology every Tuesday and Thursday at Holland Hospital is going well. The plan is to be there for all of January and February.  Please keep praying.

Our upcoming schedule is:

Jan. 27  Visit friends in Mansfield, OH.

Jan. 29  Colonial Baptist Church, Roanoke, VA

Feb. 5    Bailey Road Baptist Church, North Jackson, OH

Feb. 12 Vietnamese Church, Grand Rapids, MI

Feb. 19  Chippewa Hills Baptist Church, Remus, MI

Feb. 26  First Baptist Church, Kiel, WI

Answers to Prayer

Driving down to Indianapolis area through the blowing snow was a bit of a challenge along part of the route, but God got us safely there last Thursday evening. It was fun working together with our son-in-law and daughter, Kevin and Hannah, and their six children as we helped them move into their new house. The children were able to go outside and play in the snow as the movers placed the furniture. They also enjoyed listening to Grandpa tell stories, sitting on his lap in front of the big window. What an answer to prayer that they are finally moved in. They are delighted with the new home the Lord has given. Pray that God will use it as a loving place to bring people to know Him. Pray for their old house to sell soon.

On Saturday we drove north up to McBain Baptist Church and enjoyed great fellowship in their missions conference. God was answering prayer and working greatly. People were challenged to go wherever God leads and do whatever He directs. God displayed His beautiful handiwork in the snow piled on the branches of the trees as we drove.

With just three months remaining in our furlough, we so desire that we would use the time wisely and accomplish all that God directs. Please pray for clear direction and joy in Him.

“Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation.”  Psalm 5:1

Continuing by Prayer

God is continuing to care for us as we travel to visit churches and individuals during this furlough. The ten months is going fast. Hubert has purchased his airline tickets to return to Cambodia April 17. I will purchase mine soon, coordinating around the schedule of several other people.  Pray for wisdom in planning, and for God to direct our paths.

Please continue to pray for the paperwork in Koh Kong for the medical team going there to work in May. We need the permission of the local health department. Also pray for the team members preparing to go. Pray for God to prepare translators and to prepare hearts of people to whom we will minister.

K., a believer in Koh Kong is facing increased health problems again. Please pray for God to intervene and meet his needs.

Thank you for your intercessory prayer.

“…Continuing instant in prayer”  Romans 12:12

Opportunities

Today we said good-bye to our children Jonathan and  Cherith Teachout and their kids as they left Michigan driving to Pennsylvania. From there they plan to return to France to begin another term of missionary service. Good-byes are never easy, but we thank God for allowing them to serve Him in that needy place. Please pray for God to use them in a great way and that many people will turn to Christ through their witness.

Next week I am scheduled to begin extra training in ultrasound and X-ray interpretation. Holland Hospital radiology department has graciously allowed me to spend two days a week for the next two months with them. Please pray that I will learn a lot and that it will be a help to the hospital in Koh Kong when I return to pass on what I learn to the Cambodian doctors.

Please pray for our speaking engagements in January:

1/5/12    Northpoint High School, Grand Rapids, MI

1/8/12    Liberty Baptist Church, Reed City, MI

1/14-15/12  McBain Baptist Church missionary conference, McBain, MI

1/22/12  Blessed Hope Baptist Church, Huber Heights, OH

1/29/12  Colonial Baptist Church, Roanoke, VA

“But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.” 

1 Peter 4:7