Dear Family & Friends,
“Ruth knelt before him with her forehead to the ground and said to him, ‘Why are you so kind and so attentive to me, even though I am a foreigner?’ Boaz replied to her, ‘I have been given a full report of all that you have done for your mother-in-law following the death of your husband – how you left your father and your mother, as well as your homeland, and came to live among people you did not know previously. May the Lord reward your efforts! May your acts of kindness be repaid fully by the Lord God of Israel, from whom you have sought protection!” Ruth 2:12
In the above passage, Boaz tells Ruth that the reason she has kindness is not just because of her virtue, but because she has trusted in God. God rewards those that put their trust in Him. Ruth provides a great example for us all. She does not assume anything. She even asks to glean the leftover grain. How many times do we expect to receive when we have not worked, or even asked. Many times we treat God as a rich uncle that always gives us a dollar whenever we see him. God loves to bless us, but also loves to hear and see us express trust in Him through what we say and do. Pray with us that we are able to model this attitude of trusting in God as we share the blessings God gives us with others, like Ruth.
Please continue to pray for Eugene as he works at Good News. This week he has worked to re-establish cell groups. Some groups had come together to form one very large cell, but no one really wanted to lead out. After coming to an understanding of their fears and concerns, he worked with them to form a structure they could accept. Afterward, they reformed cell groups and people stepped up to the leadership positions. Now, all the work is not done yet, but it is a very good start. Please pray for Eugene and these cell leaders to seek God’s guidance and to trust each other.
John again will be teaching on leadership at Good NewsChurch Monday evening. They will be discussing the qualifications and functions of elders and deacons. Please pray that John is able to communicate the truth clearly and that those who hear the truth will choose to apply it.
This week at Eternal Light we will be starting up several ministries again that have not been in session during the summer. Our Tuesday morning English Bible Study, counseling at the grade school, the Wednesday mornings ladies Bible Study, and the Wednesday afternoon children’s program all begin this week. Most likely, next week the early morning character education classes will begin again at the elementary school.
Thank you for your continued prayers for Kathy-Lu as she recovers from heart valve surgery. She was released from the hospital last Sunday evening. She continues to do well, but at times has quite a bit of pain. Please pray that they learn all that they can about managing the pain and rely on God to alleviate it as He heals her body. Please also pray that no infection forms and that her strength will continue to grow daily.
Thank you for keeping all these items in your prayers.
God Bless,
John & Cheryl
1. Please pray for us as we teach and model a lifestyle that shows that we trust in God for His provision as we share the blessings He gives us.
2. Please pray for Eugene and the cell leaders to seek God’s guidance, and to trust each other.
3, Please pray for John as he again teaches at Good News on leadership Monday night.
4. Please pray for all the ministries that start-up again this week and next at Eternal Light.
5. Please continue to praise God for the good progress toward full recovery that Kathy-Lu is making.
Posted on September 4th, 2010 by dunns
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