Needy families!
When we moved to a third world country we expected to find poor health care, inadequate education, and poverty. However, the one prevalent need that clearly stands out no matter the socio-economic position is the need for strong Christ-honoring families. Therefore, we plan time yearly to uplift and encourage our families. In May we held our second annual “Family Conference” and invited the Josh Wesson family, fellow BIMI missionaries from the capital, to minister to us in song and preaching. The Wesson family did an exceptional job connecting with the people through their powerful testimony and Christ-like spirit. Each night we saw an increase in attendance as well as many first time visitors. Many of the church members mentioned how special these conferences have been to them, and it has been exciting to see their spiritual growth.
Terrific Testimony
We met Alex as a result of the baseball clinic we hosted here in our city with Yankees relief pitcher Mariano Rivera. Alex was like most Dominican boys, dreaming of a chance to play in the major leagues and receive a major league contract. However, after hearing the Gospel, this young man received something much more valuable, a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Now, Alex has become a faithful member, and has begun inviting his family and friends to our church. Recently Alex told me that he is so grateful to the Lord that we shared the Good News with him because his life has been changed! We have been so excited to see his faithfulness and personal growth in the Lord. Thank you, friends and family, for your faithfulness to us!
Prayer Requests:
-Family health and safety
-VBS 2011 (July 4-6)
-2nd anniversary service (8/7
Erik & Holly,
The pastor and some of the families from our church had attended Frank Garlock’s “Majesty Music College” a month or two ago at a Baptist Church in the Washington, D.C. area,
and our pastor brought home a number of missionary prayer cards to give to church families to pray for.
(I don’t remember whether or not it was Temple Baptist Church, or another church in that area.)
Providentially, yours was the one we were given.
Along with our soon (next week) to be 14-year-old homeschooled son Timothy, we’ve started studying Spanish, and are interested in learning more of what the LORD is doing in the Spanish-speaking world.
We just read your October prayer letter online, and noted your prayer request:
Please pray for: More souls saved, the discipleship of new believers, our new baby boy due January 29th, and our 4 week Oct-Nov furlough.
We live about 2-1/2 hours away from Temple Baptist Church, and I was wondering if you have any speaking engagements scheduled up North here (D.C., VA, MD, DE, etc.) before you return.
Do you?
If so, perhaps we might be able to come hear you.
Thank you.
In Christ,
Russell Johnson
Clayton, DE
By: Russell Johnson on November 7, 2011
at 8:08 pm