Latin America
Bob and Mary mentor many key leaders throughout much of Latin America who make disciples of Jesus. They sent this picture of eight baptisms in a Shuar community, where there were no known Christians. And three baptisms in a gang controlled area on the Ecuador Coast. God has provided another contact in Argentina. Noemi started a “church in the market” in Bolivia and it is growing with the participation of several vendors. Andres has been asked to train in both Thailand and Turkey.
Japan
David and Danielle mentor several key leaders in Japan including Tex and Mayumi who sent these pictures of late teens and early 20s coming to Christ in Okinawa.
Eight were baptized assisted by the pastor. Five (1st generation), who led the Eight (2nd generation) men and women to Christ.
Alaska
Our son and daughter-in-law, Wes & Tina, have a church of Jesus followers in their home. James, a Specialist in the Army who works with Wes, decided during their discussion on the story about the Ethiopian eunuch that he wanted to be baptized. So they found the closest lake on google maps and baptized him that day (even though it was well past 9pm).
US & Pakistan
I was recently on a Zoom call with other missionaries Jim and Justin are facilitating on the topic of leadership development. We are taking a close look at how Jesus has shaped us over the years to be His servants. There were four generations of disciples represented on the call.
San Antonio
Deb and I had the privilege of debriefing two young college students from their summer mission training. Alex and Morgan have been MAWLing them in the ways of Jesus all summer (Model, Assist, Watch, & Launch). Trenton and Jared are third generation disciples. Grant got to be the “cool uncle.” The “cool uncle” effect is when another disciple-maker reinforces what a primary disciple-maker has been trying to teach.
This month Deb and I will fly to Alaska for a family reunion and celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. We praise God for His faithfulness throughout all the years. Thank You Jesus!
Please Pray…
| 1 Jn 5.19 | We would be secure in our identity as children of God and not be worldly |
| 2 Jn 1.3 | We would experience mercy, peace, truth, and love in the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit |
| 3 Jn 1.4 | We would see our children and our spiritual children walking in the truth |
| Jude 1.3 | We would contend for the faith |
| Rev 1.8 | We would see God for all He is and does |
| Rev 2.26-27 | We will wisely invest now to co-rule with Him in the future |
| Rev 3.10 | We would obey His commands and patiently endure |
| Rev 4.10 | We would learn to worship God here on earth the way it is done in heaven |
| Rev 5.12 | We would give glory and honor to the Lamb |
| Rev 7.16-17 | We would look forward to the day we are with Jesus |
| Rev 10.6 | We would be prepared to meet the Lord Jesus Christ when He comes |
| Rev 11.15 | We would advance the gospel into the nations |
| Rev 12.9 | We would resist the devil and be good spiritual warriors |
| Rev 13.10 | We would endure suffering with perseverance and patience |
| Rev 14.13 | Our deeds would honor the Lord and follow us as an offering to Him |
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