MISSION: Uganda Blog Update 04-04-2005

Howdy, folks! We're back in town again. We just finished a missions conference in Ash Street Baptist Church (Pastor Jerry Pyle) in Nevada, MO. They've got a problem, the best of problems – they're outgrowing their building. Be in prayer for them as they seek other property elsewhere in town where then can build a larger building. Bro. Hathcock from Tulsa Baptist Temple preached, and did superbly. He preached a message from 2 Corinthians 5 on the Great Commission, how we are ambassadors for Christ. The phrase that stood out the most to me was in verse 20 "as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God." Ours is a ministry of reconciliation. We beseech the world in Christ's stead: be ye reconciled. There is no greater calling, and no greater privilege, than that God should include us in His great ministry of reconciliation. The church loves the LORD, as does their pastor, and it is evident to witness. It was very refreshing to be there. We had some good fellowship with Jason and Sarah Knabb, missionaries on their way to Vera Cruz, Mexico. They were just regular folks like us, trying to do God's will and get to the field, and it was a pleasure getting to know them. Pray for Larry, a thirteen year old young man who got saved while Jason and I were out soulwinning on Saturday. Also be in prayer for Curtis and Pat Hollingsworth, and older couple who were under great conviction as we witnessed to them, but were unwilling to be saved.

Be praying. Pastor Aaron Rodgerson from one of our supporting churches (Southside Baptist in Kirksville, MO) may have located a potential van for us. It's a '99 Ford E350, with a V10 engine, and 78,000 miles. It appears to be in great shape. The owner is asking $10,500, but would probably come down in price to at least $9,000. Needless to say, we don't have even $9,000 dollars, and no way to get it, apart from maybe selling a kidney on EBay. 😉 We've been praying for God's provision, and have not seen an answer as yet. We are continuing to pray for His provision in this so we can get this van, which we desperately need to get our growing family around in on deputation. Pray with us on this if you would, as this would be a tremendous vehicle if we could scrounge the money to purchase it.

We'll be in Kyle Guimon's parents' church in Walnut Ridge, AR on Sunday. Looking forward to visiting with them, and their church. Hope the weather is as pretty for y'all as it is for us here in St. Louis. Spring at last!!

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