Dear Family & Friends,
Blessed is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms in Christ. For he chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world that we may be holy and unblemished in his sight in love. He did this by predestining us to adoption as his sons through Jesus Christ, according to the pleasure of his will – to the praise of the glory of his grace that he has freely bestowed on us in his dearly loved Son. In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace that he lavished on us in all wisdom and insight. Ephesians 1:3-8
God chose to freely give us the blessings of His grace, redemption and forgiveness. These were given to us through the cost of the blood of His son, Jesus. This was also done through His wisdom in order that He might receive praise and glory. We are, therefore, the beneficiaries of all God’s grace and wisdom as well as the sacrifice of Jesus. We should then live in awe and thanksgiving of our benefits in Christ Jesus.
Today at Eternal Light we rejoice with a new sister in Christ. Shu Mei has desired to be baptized for some time, but has been waiting for her mother-in-law’s approval. She, like many others in Taiwan, wants her baptism to help bring others in her family to Christ, not to be a hinderance. Please pray for Shu Mei’s witness in her family as she makes her commitment to Christ.
The ladies Wednesday Bible study started up again this week. There were some very good questions asked by some non-Christians that attend. One lady asked, “So are you saying that Satan arranged all these other religions?” Wow! Please pray for more good discussion that will people to discover the truth in God’s Word.
Several people have asked about John and Holly. Holly continues to do well. Please pray that she can get sufficient rest in order to stay healthy. John is doing better little by little. It will probably be a slow process to get all the feeling back in hand as well as to get rid of all of the pain. Thank you for praying.
Thank you for praying for Philip and Bethany as they prepare for their twins to arrive. Bethany is doing well health wise. They were also able to find a larger place to live this past week as well. Please continue to pray for them as they pack, move, and look for a different vehicle.
Please continue to pray for Sadie’s paperwork to be completed. She is now 13 months old. We hope she is able to go to her forever family as soon as possible.
We are grateful for all your prayers.
God Bless,
John & Cheryl
1. Let us pray that we live in recognition of our great benefits in Christ.
2. Praise God for Shu Mei’s baptism. Please pray for her witness.
3. Please pray for these ladies who are seeking truth.
4. Thank you for praying for John & Holly’s health.
5. Praise God that Philip and Bethany found a larger apartment.
6. Please continue to pray for Sadie’s paperwork to be completed soon.
Posted on September 20th, 2012 by dunns
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