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 3^rd of March.  Then it’s off to Gospel Light Baptist with Pastor Matt Swiatkowski on the 9^th and 10^th, and finally up to Mass. to Adams Square Baptist with Pastor Kris Casey on the 24^th.  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

Gabon, Africa

Below is a copy of the most recent missionary update that my husband and I sent out.  Please pray for us, and if you would like to receive our updates, email us at "stuarts2gabon@gmail.com"  We will be happy to add you to our mailing list!


Dear praying friends,

Only 7 more months until we plan to leave for Gabon, Africa on our survey trip!!  We praise the Lord for His abundant provision, and for giving us safety as we travel to churches presenting our ministry.

In August, we were with Pastor Mark Passmore at Abundant Life Baptist Church of Naugatuck, CT.  This is a growing church, and it was exciting to see the people's heart for God.  Just this past weekend, we traveled a short distance to Victory Baptist Church of Linden, PA.  I, Bruce, preached in both the AM and PM services, and although we did not show our DVD presentation, I was able to give a brief testimony of our burden for Gabon.  Lord willing, we have been asked to go back and show our presentation on October 21st.  We are also scheduled to be with Pastor Jim Townsley and the folks at Central Baptist Church in Southington, CT on September 30th.

We currently have about 1/10 of our estimated funds needed to take this trip.  God has been very gracious to us in supplying this need.  In November, we will be sending out letters from the mission board, which will give more details about the trip and what funds are needed.

Thank you for your prayers and support.  Please take a moment to read the praises and prayer requests on the bottom of this letter.  May God bless you.

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For His Glory,
Bruce & Amanda Stuart
Psalm 119:172


PRAISES!
-Wonderful meetings in 3 churches this summer!
-Meetings scheduled for the Fall!
-1/10 of estimated support raised already!

PRAYER REQUESTS:
-That we would be able to schedule more meetings for the Fall and Winter
-For safety in travel and for no car trouble (our vehicles are starting to show their age :)
-That churches would partner with us, prayerfully and financially