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“THEREFORE I WILL LOOK UNTO THE LORD; I WILL WAIT FOR THE GOD OF MY SALVATION: MY GOD WILL HEAR ME” (Micah 7:7).
Most often, we travel on the fast lane in life and expect things to happen instantaneously. Very few of us have patience; we assume that answers to our prayers and desires will be met upon request. And when they are not, we take life into our own hands and bring regrets upon us.
Patience is one of the virtues of God. As a general definition, “patience is the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset.” For example, is God not most patient with this evil world? With His right hand, He could destroy the earth; instead, He waits patently for people to come to Him. “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9).
It is always important that we wait upon the Lord in our personal lives. If God is not in a hurry to answer us, why, then, should we be in a hurry? It is important to run alongside the Lord, not ahead of Him or behind Him.
As we continue to look to the future, waiting upon the Lord in these troublesome times is the key to being faithful to Him. Prayerfully, diligently, quietly, and patiently, we are waiting on the Lord. What is His next step for us in ministry? In the meantime, we will keep on target in supporting pastors, meeting needs, doing radio, and being available to wherever God calls.
God is never done with us as believers until He calls us home. As we wait, God will answer in His time.
REPORTS AND UPDATES
As we continue to support church ministries and national pastors, we can see the hand of God at work and the presence of the Holy Spirit bearing fruit for the glory of God. Here are some of the results in April and May. It is because of your faithful prayers and partnership that God continues to work in hearts and lives. This report comes from Pastor Tica with whom we work in the Philippines. Living Word International is a major partner in these ministries along with many others.
The Church Anniversary under Pastor Lago. Three got saved and twenty dedicated their lives.
Ten churches held services during Holy Week with many salvations and dedications.
A Sunday School Rally on April 20th with a great moving of the Spirit.
The Summer Conference for pastors from the provinces to revitalize their faith in the Lord and ministry.
The third anniversary of the church in Bulacan with a Spirit-filled service and many commitments to the Lord.
PRAYER FOR THESE SPECIAL NEEDS
There are churches that have unfinished work. One reason is the financial difficulty. The first is LWI Marilao needing a ceiling and flooring. The cost to finish it is around $1300.
Batasan Hills International Baptist Church in Quezon City and Open Door Baptist Church in Valenzuela need more construction at higher costs.
We have been in touch with some men from the previous new church work here in Sioux Falls who may be interested in going to the Philippines and help complete these churches. It is our prayer that we will hear from them in a positive way.
CHRISTMAS PROJECT
In this newsletter each year, we begin to remind you of our Christmas Project for the children. There are many children around the world that never get gifts at Christmas because of the poor conditions. Through your special gifts each year, we are able to provide many children with a few gifts.
It is also an opportunity to reach families with the Gospel. Through the few years that we have been doing this, many, both adults and children, have come to know the Lord.
We ask you to pray about this opportunity. Again, your gifts go one hundred per cent to the project. It helped twenty-three churches last year in providing gifts in the villages.
And again, we are thankful that Chris and Tammy Fleenor originated this idea six years ago. It has brought smiles to the faces of many children.
RADIO MINISTRY
We are in our sixteenth year of broadcasting the Gospel messaage around the world and can certainly say that God has used this ministry to reach people for Jesus Christ and encourage Christians all over the world. As we mention many times, we have heard from six continents, knowing that it is a blessing to many listeners. We are now working on the 2026 programming and have completed the first four months.
We ask you to keep this special ministry in your prayers, especially for our listeners. We receive special requests for prayer almost weekly. Although we do not publicize them, God knows each one, but here is a special one.
“My name is Vasilis and I live in Sanrorini, Greece. We have been having bad earthquakes here and an emergency they have declared. It is scary when the world is shaking and you cannot do anything. Pray for us.”
Here are some of the most recent non-request responses.
“Thank you for your interesting themes in your broadcast. You keep me thinking!” (Lorri)
“Your work for the glory of the Lord is wonderful. I think we must all do our part to tell people about our Christian [faith] and what God means to us and what He is doing in the world.” (T. M.)
“Pleasing God is my goal. He and He alone has given me a new life and a new approach to everything I do. I would be nothing without Him and I would be lost completely. God is the answer to all of humanity’s ills.” (Meg—Germany)
“My name is Roger and I am 83 years old. I discovered your broadcast outreach maybe 6 months ago. This has now become a staple in my life. I appreciate you being there.” (Roger)
“Your broadcast has given me a whole new understadning that I didn’t have before. Thank you for your teaching because I have needed good and solid Bible teaching for so long.
“Your broadcast puts life in perspective for me so many times. Your topics are timely and I can see them in the context of God’s presence. It is a pleasure to hear your well done program.” (Joy)
TO GOD BE THE GLORY
It is with grateful and sincere hearts that we give endless thanks to our prayer and financial partners.
It is because of you that God can see much fruit added to His eternal kingdom.
As we continue to work together, the blessings and rewards will be ours forever.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTNERSHIP!
"IN EVERYTHING GIVE THANKS: FOR THIS IS THE WILL OF GOD IN CHRIST JESUS CONCERNING YOU.” (1 Thessaloniains 5:18
PRAYING TOGETHER FOR THE GLORY OF GOD
We are well-aware that we are living in a troublesome world, and that the last days are upon us. Our greatest tool in these perilous times is the power of prayer. The ministry of God is built on Jesus Christ, our solid Foundation, but it takes faith and prayer to keep strong. Let us pray as we work together in encourging one another in the faith and sharing the Gospel in the world.
Pray for:
Exultation onto the Lord God.
His gift of salvation.
His many, many blessings.
The blessed hope in Him.
This troublesome world.
Those without the Savior.
Strong and open evangelism.
The nations and leaders.
The present wars and conflicts.
World peace and stability.
The Church and its advancement.
Believers in every culture.
Christians under persecution.
Personal and unknown requests.
Special needs of His people.
Grace, love and mercy to others
This mission ministry.
The Executive Director and wife.
The Board members and families.
The national pastors and families.
The weekly radio broadcast.
The financial needs for His work.
Future plans, decisions and trips.
One another in our faith.
“And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us” And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have petitions that we desired of him.” (1 John 5:14-15).