Bangladesh

Thank you for praying. God helped us on the trip to Florida and in the various meetings those two weeks. Then he blessed in the service in Indiana this past weekend as we presented the work. The flute and piano duet by Granddaughter Katie and I was blessed by the Lord. We pray it will help listeners to meditate on the Love of God.

Please keep praying for God’s work in Bangladesh. Pray for Bangladeshi doctors for the Baptist Mid-Missions’ hospital. Pray for people who hear the gospel at mobile medical clinics. Pray for the young men who are studying in the Bible School and serving the Lord in getting the gospel to many regions. Pray for people taking the Bible correspondence courses. God is working there and we pray for more and more victories.  

“But thanks be to God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”  1 Cor 15:57

Journeys

 

God has been our help as we have traveled south these past ten days. We have had good meetings with many people. We pray God will use these for the furtherance of his kingdom. He has guarded us in the various weather conditions. The Sunday evening service here in Florida was canceled due to severe storm warnings.  We look to the Lord for safety on the rest of this trip as we return to Michigan. The coming two weekends will involve more travel and reporting on God’s work in Cambodia. Please pray for God to accomplish great things through them.

Next week will be my cataract surgery, Lord willing. Please pray for the surgeon and for a good result for me.  

Our retirement is planned to begin April 1, 2017. We know God has great things in store. As always, we desire to serve him in whatever way he leads. Please pray for us as we transition to this new status. We anticipate the first “retirement ministry” to be three months at the Baptist Mid-Missions’ hospital in Bangladesh.

“Ye also helping together by prayer for us…” 2 Cor. 1:11

God's Work

God continues to bless as we report to our churches. What joy to meet with God’s people here in the States who are praying, and share how God has worked in Cambodia. Please keep praying for safety as we travel and for God’s Spirit to work in our meetings. The last Sunday of January we expect to be in our daughter’s church in Indiana. Our granddaughter, Katie, is scheduled to play her flute and I have been asked to accompany her on the piano. What a fun privilege. Please pray for God to be glorified.

Please keep praying for Koh Kong Baptist Church in Cambodia and the strengthening of the believers. Pray that the church would grow. Pastor L. asks for prayer also for his hamburger/ice cream shop. Recently one freezer, a stove, and his microwave all quit working. This shop is his means of livelihood. Pray for wisdom from the Lord and that his business would prosper.

“Let thy work appear unto thy servants, and thy glory unto their children.”  Ps. 90:16

Running the Race

“Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.” Psalm 116:15. Two dear women of God in our church entered heaven in the past two weeks. It was a privilege to know them throughout my life and see their service for God in the places God put them. It was a joy to have many precious times with them these last weeks of their lives. Serving at their memorial services was/is an honor. What a reminder of the brevity of this life on earth and the sure hope we have in Christ. May our lives be lived totally for Him and our focus be upon our great Savior.

Thank you for praying for last Saturday’s meeting. We were able to talk with one Pakistani man about the Lord. Please pray for his salvation.

This Friday we head south to visit many families and churches. Please pray for safety, the preaching of the Word, profitable meetings, and for God to use us in the lives of others. We also plan to meet with our mission field administrator to discuss our retirement in April,  We anticipate continuing in ministry for the Lord as retirees.

“So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.”  Ps. 90:12

  

Furlough opportunities

God continues to give strength and wisdom during our furlough ministry. This coming Saturday we are scheduled to meet a group of international people in Grand Rapids at the home of a friend. Please pray for God to work in their lives, that they would come to know him.

Two more meetings after our trip down south (detailed last week) are:

January 29   Trinity Baptist, Westfield, IN

February 5   First Baptist Church, Rochester, Michigan

Please pray for God’s work in Natore, Bangladesh. Praise God for the great turnout for the church Christmas special program there. Pray for their upcoming missions conference. Pray for needed doctors and Bible teachers. We anticipate serving there for three months this  summer.

Please pray for my cataract surgery in Grand Rapids, Michigan, scheduled for January 31.

“…Strive together with me in your prayers to God on my behalf.” Romans 15:30