Sending Church:
Baptist Temple
2655 N. Grant
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 831-2631
Missions Address:
BBFI
P.O. Box 191
Springfield, MO 65801
(417) 862-5001
Home Address:
7962 Spring Hill Lane
Springfield, MO 65803
Phone (417) 833-2555
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Dear Pastors and Praying Friends:
As I write this
letter, the time for another departure is very close at hand.
This time I will be going to a restricted access nation, and
preparation for this opportunity has been a faith walk. Until
recently, I have not known what I was to do, but I knew I was
supposed to go and there are opportunities for service,
although, for good reasons, it can not be clearly discussed with
me. Interesting! Two passages bring assurance and guidance. |
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For I know the thoughts that I
think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and
not of evil, to give you an expected end. Jeremiah
29: 11
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| What a promise to be claimed! I do not have
to understand everything as long as He does! He has a
plan which includes His expectations. How much better it
is to walk in His paths and allow Him to determine the
outcome! |
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But they that wait upon the LORD
shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with
wings as eagles; they shaH run, and not be weary; and
they shall walk, and not faint. Isaiah 40:31
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I really like to have everything well planned and
organized into neat little folders. That makes me
comfortable, but God does not always want us in
our comfort zone. He wants us to wait on Him
and trust Him for the work and the "expected end."
I look forward to this trip for many
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- I am traveling with a dear friend, Gail
Gritts. It will be wonderful to have someone with
which to share the experience and the opportunities.
- We will be spending time with a former
student and I have the opportunity to renew our
relationship.
- This is a place both Gail and I
have always wanted to visit.
- But, the greatest reason is for us
to be useful and to make a difference.
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Please pray for our health, traveling safety
and especially that the opportunities we have will be
effective. Also remember Mother as she often has more
struggles when I am away. I am thankful for a
friend that will be caring for her in my home.
In His Care, |
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