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GREETINGS TO ALL OUR FRIENDS
EVERYWHERE:
How good it is to come with a good report of God's work overseas in
our first newsletter for 2007. We trust that each individual and church is of to
a great start in this year of wonderful possibilities. There are many reasons to
rejoice, the new church at Laoag City nearing completion, thrilling progress in
Sierra Leone, a building under construction in Nigeria, and a growing work in
Guinea. This is only a partial list of what is being accomplished because of
your prayer and financial support. Each of you are
a vital part of this mission. I wish it were possible for each of you to see for
yourself what is being accomplished. Those who have visited one or more of the
areas where we labor, come away amazed at what the Lord is doing.
As some of you are already aware, the Petits are scheduled to
return to the USA in late March. Already their schedule of churches included in
their itineration is filling up. Their plan is to visit as many churches as
possible in their year long itineration. Currently they are extra busy making
detailed preparations for the continuation of the work while they are gone.
Projects such as DVBS, Faith Bible Institute, etc. will move forward under the
direction of national leadership that has been carefully selected and fully
trained.
Also in the Philippines, the
construction work on two new churches is moving rapidly toward completion. The
current semester at FBI has been marked by rapidly developing ministerial
abilities among many of the students. They have learned how to minister
effectively and lead chapel services where the Holy Spirit moved in remarkable
ways.
In Sierra Leone, because of the
expansion of the work in new areas, it became advisable to hold four regional
retreats rather than one. Also the first country wide women's conference will be
held at Easter, and the first country wide youth gathering is planned for July.
The bicycle ministry continues to result in the establishment of new
congregations. Several day schools provide vital education for children because
of the lack of an effective public school system. Some of the formerly Calvary
Mission churches, (founded by the Covers), are working with our mission and
doing an effective work in their areas.
As noted above, funds are needed for roof pans for three expanding
churches, and completion of Faith Bible University buildings can only be
accomplished when additional funds are received. Thus in one of the very poorest
nations the gospel is being effectively ministered and the results are exciting.
Your investment in prayer and finances is making a huge difference in many lives
and brings hope to men who struggle merely to exist.
In Nigeria, our national leader is a
well educated government employee who has a burden to win Muslims to Christ. He
has shown his ability and effectiveness both by winning many, and by training
others for the same type of ministry. We greatly appreciate a generous donation
that made it possible to begin construction of a multi-purpose building.
However, unforeseen government permits, fees, etc. reduced considerably the
funds available for construction. It is an inexpensive building similar to
native methods. About $4,000 is needed to make it usable. Any help would
directly impact the ability to bring the gospel to those who have been deceived
Other areas of ministry include, Ghana,
Liberia, Myanmar, Southern Philippines, India, and South Korea. Request are
received from many areas to become part of our missions endeavors. All are
careful screened relative to doctrinal standards, prior to any link to this
ministry. Several receive little or no financial help because of our limited
resources, but desire our fellowship and prayer support.
Space does not permit me to tell you
about all the places and the many types of ministry that are geared to
continually getting out the gospel and changing lives. The past year saw amazing
progress in so many places, and there is reason to believe 2007 may well bring
even greater progress.
You are vital to this work, We are
workers together in HIS vineyard. I am privileged to simply pass on to those on
the front lines the financial support you furnish, and where possible, offer
guidance and advice as to how the work can best move forward. One hundred
percent of all designated funds directly overseas for the designated purpose.
The missions office operates out of my home at the lowest possible cost, on an
all volunteer basis. All questions pertaining to this ministry are welcomed and
complete answers given. We highly value the trust you place in our efforts.
Thank you for your letters, prayers, and
financial support, I realize for many it is a sacrifice to give. May the
Lord richly bless you, and may heavens rewards be yours for investing in taking
the gospel "into all the world."
Sincerely Yours,
Chester. H. Heath,
Director of Missions
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