Dear Family & Friends,
“So Pharaoh sent and summoned Moses and Aaron and said to them, ‘I have sinned this time! The Lord is righteous, and I and my people are guilty. Pray to the Lord, for the mighty thunderings and hail are too much! I will release you and you will stay no longer.’ When Pharaoh saw that the rain and hail and thunder ceased, he sinned again: both he and his servants hardened their hearts. So Pharaoh’s heart remained hard, and he did not release the Israelites, as the Lord had predicted through Moses.” Exodus 9:27-28, 34-35
How many times are the hearts of men just like Pharaoh’s? People call out to God asking for forgiveness and for help in their circumstances. When their circumstances change though they turn away from God again. This happens time and time again, but not just with those outside of the church doors. Many people who call themselves Christians confess their sin and call out to God only to return to the same sin over and over again. Why? Do we really want to change? If we really want to change then we would seek help to truly repent and walk in a different direction. Let’s all consider our need for true repentance and change of heart.
Each month our team has a new FB ad and blog post that we are using to connect with people. Hopefully these ads will lead us to people who are interested in spiritual matters and possibly even Jesus. We have had a lot of people view the ads, videos, and blog posts. A few of these people have been willing to connect through messaging. We hope these souls will eventually be willing to meet to study God’s Word.
Since September there have been several groups begin. Sam and Cheryl have a discipleship meeting with Sharon. Sharon desires to grow in her relationship with Christ. Please pray for her as she learns how to be a disciple of Christ and parent her young son. Cheryl is also leading a discipleship group for some ladies who have all been Christians for awhile. Please pray that they will begin to share their faith with others. Cheryl and Sam are also leading a parenting class. This class is a way to introduce non-Christians to God’s Word. John has started leading a discipleship group at the Bible Bookstore again. He is also leading a discipleship group with some of the younger boys at The Home of God’s Love.
The Home of God’s Love will be having another inspection by the county on Wednesday, November 28. THoGL hopes to be able to show improvement in areas noted during the previous inspection as needing changes. There is still ongoing discussion about the road. The land owner is making another offer for us to use land, but not purchase it. We ask that you pray for us to have wisdom concerning how to continue.
Many of you know that Moriah has had a problem with a dislocated shoulder for a few years, and recently it has slipped out of place more often and more easily. After consulting with a sports medicine doctor we have decided that now is the time for her to have surgery to repair the tear. She will have an MRI on Friday, Nov. 9 and surgery on Wednesday, Nov. 28. Basketball season started the same day she went to the doctor and found out this news, so it is also disappointing to Moriah to miss out on basketball this year. Please pray for Moriah as she waits for her surgery and then for a successful surgery and quick healing afterwards. Moriah is praying that she will be able to play soccer and run in track this spring.
Thank you for your prayers.
God Bless,
John & Cheryl
1. Pray for a truly repentant heart that desires to change.
2. Pray for our facebook ads and blog post to help us connect to people who are seeking God.
3. Pray for our new groups that have started this fall to develop disciples for Christ.
4. Please remember to pray for the upcoming inspection at the Home of God’s Love on Nov. 28 and for the best possible plan to happen regarding the road.
5. Please pray for Moriah as she waits for her shoulder surgery on Nov. 28.
Posted on November 4th, 2018 by dunns
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