Mary E. Herman
Missionary Teacher to Regions Beyond

  


March 2010

      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
 

  

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.

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

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!

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

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 reasons:
  • 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.
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,
   


Mary Herman

Committing the things I have learned to faithful men who shall be able to teach others also.  II Timothy 2:2

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