Sunday, December 16, 2012

Update on Gabon, Africa



Here is a copy of our latest prayer letter:

Dear Praying Friends and Family,

“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” – Isaiah 9:6
 
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!  We want to wish you all a blessed time with your family and friends this Christmas season!  Remember the true meaning of Christmas, that Jesus was born to die to save us from our sins.  What a great reason to celebrate!!

We’ve sent out our mass mailing to raise support for our survey trip.  We are praying that those receiving will be willing to give as God gives them the abundance.

In November, we traveled to Hanover, Pennsylvania to hear Brother David Bennett (Silent Word Ministries International) give a series on the Theology of ‘Sweet’ Persecution.  The messages were challenging and it was enjoyable to meet with fellow believers.  Bruce was also able to interpret 3 of the sessions for a deaf couple who came.

On the home front, Bruce has been blessed to find a supplemental job working at Divine Providence Hospital as a floor janitor.  It is 40 hr/wk and a great work environment! 

Looking ahead, we are excited that our March 2013 schedule has been almost filled up with meetings!  We will be at Harvest Baptist in New Hartford, CT for their Missions Conference in the last week of February to the 3rd of March.  Then it’s off to Gospel Light Baptist with Pastor Matt Swiatkowski on the 9th and 10th, and finally up to Mass. to Adams Square Baptist with Pastor Kris Casey on the 24th.  We also are going to a Missions Conference at Loomis Park Baptist Church in MI the end of April/beginning of May with Pastor Rich Zawadzki.  

Thank you for your prayers and support.  Please continue to pray that we are able to schedule more meetings and represent the Lord well in them.

For His Glory,

Bruce and Amanda Stuart