Dear Family & Friends,
Happy Mother’s Day! We want to wish a Happy Mother’s Day to our own mothers as well as to all of you moms that are reading this prayer note. May God bless you all greatly for your precious faith and love.
“‘Wouldn’t it be better for us to return to Egypt?’ So they said to one another, ‘Let’s appoint a leader and return to Egypt…. If the Lord delights in us, then he will bring us into this land and give it to us – a land that is flowing with milk and honey. Only do not rebel against the Lord, and do not fear the people of the land, for they are bread for us. Their protection has turned aside from them, but the Lord is with us. Do not fear them!’” Numbers 14:3c-4, 8-9
Wow! What a difference. The first part of the quote was the response of the Israelites to the bad report given by the 10 spies. The second part of the quote was Caleb’s view of the situation. His response was based upon the faith that he had in God to continue to bless them as long as He was pleased with them. The Israelites’ reacted as many young Christians do when the road gets a little tough. When they are tempted or chastised by their old friends they just want to go back to their slavery in sin rather than continue on though the road may be uphill. Please pray that our Taiwanese brothers and sisters that have recently been baptized will remain faithful as they face temptations and trials.
Today we are having a Mother’s Day celebration at the community center near the Eternal Light Christian Ministry Center. We will be having a simple program presented by our children, the guitar class, and the adults. So, everybody is getting involved. John will be speaking today as well. Please pray that our people will reach out to our visitors with God’s love.
The Come Christian Church in Taichung, where our fellow missionaries, the Atkins and the Hamptons, serve, is in the middle of taking the Kairos Course. It is designed to help people capture a vision for world evangelism and bring honor and glory to God. Next Sunday, John will be traveling up to Taichung to help facilitate the training session. Please pray for John as prepares this week.
We continue to make preparations for our home assignment. People in the States are helping prepare as well. One item that is yet to be acquired is a van for us to use while in the States. Jerry Nottingham has been leading the search. If you know of a good used van please contact us or our forwarding agents, the Piersons, and we’ll get you in contact with Jerry. We are very grateful for all that is being done in preparation for our home assignment.
We are praising God that Jeff & Michele’s trip back with Malachi went very smoothly. They said Malachi slept a lot on the plane and always woke up smiling. He is adjusting very quickly to his new surroundings as well. He is just a great little boy.
Thank you for being a part of the ministry to the Taiwanese through your prayers.
God Bless,
John & Cheryl
1. Please pray for those baptized during the recent months to remain faithful during the trials of life.
2. Please pray for those that visit for Mother’s Day to be touched by the love of God and the message of His Word.
3. Please pray for the Kairos course that Come Christian Church is taking at this time and for John as he prepares to help during next weeks session.
4. Please continue to pray for all our home assignment preparations.
5. Join us in praising God for a good & safe trip to the States for Jeff, Michele, & Malachi Michael.
Posted on May 8th, 2011 by dunns
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