Dear Family & Friends,
“…Therefore if God gave them the same gift as he also gave us after believing in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I to hinder God?” When they heard this, they ceased their objections and praised God, saying, “So then, God has granted the repentance that leads to life even to the Gentiles.” Acts 11:17-18
This passage in Acts shows us both the reaction of Peter and other leaders in the Church to God offering salvation to the Gentiles. Originally both Peter and the other leaders had concerns about the gentiles being offered salvation at least without first accepting Judaism. After seeing God act so as to show His acceptance of the Gentiles as they are, the church leaders are all ready to accept this as God’s will. They recognized the importance in getting onboard with God and not trying to stand in His way. We, as well, need to be watching for how God is working in the world today and then getting onboard with Him.
Yesterday, we reported to the Ingraham Christian Church. It was a great day of visiting with old and new friends. We were especially blessed by their generosity. They took up an offering of over $2,000 and then gave us half. Wow! Thank you God for the faith and generosity of your people. Next week we will be reporting at the Old Union Christian Church in Poseyville, IN.
This Wednesday evening John will give the last of four messages at Parkview Christian Church concerning God’s desire for His glory and the nations. Please pray as he preaches this week.
During the Chinese New Year holiday Chris & Samantha Sanford were able to host Sam’s family for a short stay in Kaohsiung. During this time they watched “The Passion of the Christ.” Sam’s mom was greatly moved she watched how Jesus was treated. She began to ask questions, which gave Chris and Sam an opportunity to share the Gospel with them for about 1 1/2 hours. Please pray that Sam’s parents will continue to consider what they have heard and seen. Pray as well that there will be more opportunities for Chris and Sam to share with them.
During the past year new legislation has been passed regarding adoptions in Taiwan. This legislation is affecting both His Hands and The Home of God’s Love. His Hands has not been able to complete their registration as an orphanage for a few different reasons. The largest obstacle is the requirement that the ministry keep a large sum of money in the bank. The Home of God’s Love is also considering how they will proceed with adoptions in the future. The Home of God’s Love is also waiting on a building permit for a new facility. The government is requiring the caregivers to first receive government training before this permit will be issued. Please pray for both of these ministries as they seek God’s will and as they try to meet the government’s demands.
Please pray for a family friend, Allison Snyder. She had scoliosis surgery about a month ago. Now she has a very bad infection. This type of infection can attack the organs. She is to have surgery today at 4:00 p.m. eastern time to clean out her incision.
Thank you for your prayers.
God Bless,
John & Cheryl
1. Pray that we and other leaders in God’s Church can recognize how God is working in the world today.
2. We praise God for the blessings of we receive as we report to His people.
3. Please pray as John finishes his series of messages this Wednesday at Parkview.
4. Please pray for more opportunities for Chris & Sam to share the Gospel with her family.
5. Please pray for His Hands and the Home of God’s Love as they continue to serve the children and women of Taiwan.
6. Please pray for Allison Synder to overcome this infection.
Posted on August 16th, 2012 by dunns
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