February 2, 2008
Dear Pastor and Church family,
We had a pretty busy “fall speaking schedule” sharing our ministry with many churches during August to the end of November…even up to the first two weeks in December. Of course Christmas came and went…..a great time to be with family, Christmas is certainly a wonderful time of the year. Then the new year came in, and now it is February, can you believe it? Time just keeps on flying by. We have a pretty good itinerary for February through the end of April. The months to follow are looking pretty thin though, but we have time to fill in those dates so I’ll be on the phone. Please pray to that end, that the Lord would direct us to those who would partner with us in Australia.
Really, the reason for this letter is to update you with our progress. We have picked up 5 new churches this month that has partnered with us which takes us to 37%. With the economy the way it is it is not easy to find a church that will even talk to you about coming. Praise the Lord, He is not limited to the condition of our economy. So we plow through the many phone calls and pretty soon the Lord gives us one.
We still have been concentrating on the eastern States for now but are willing to go anywhere to present our ministry in Australia. If you receive this letter and have not had us come, give us a ring and we will set a date, we are wanting to get back to Australia as soon as possible, the Lord works through you to send us and we would love to partner with you.
Oh! by the way…….. we got my truck fixed. Have a great day and may the Lord continue to bless you and yours.
In Christ we Serve
Ron & Vicki Letts
Missionaries Down Under
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Monday, February 2, 2009
Feblet 09
South O' Border
DR. & MRS LONNIE C. SMITH Sr.
Missionaries to Mexico
Hebrews 6:10
See our Web page: http://bbfi-northamerica.org/Smith_Lo_Sr/
February 2009
Dear Friends in Christ,
Praise God we have received additional funds for the building in Matamoros Mexico. Bedford Baptist Temple received some added funds and sent them toward the construction. Liberty Baptist in St. Petersburg also sent a gift toward the finishing of this building. The windows and doors have been ordered and should be ready to install in two weeks. We will continue to work on this project until funds are exhausted. There is still some work to be done before the pastor and family can occupy the facilities.
This month is the time to prepare much needed material for the BBFM pastor’s retreat that will be celebrated the first part of April. This year for the first time it will be celebrated in the beautiful city of Villa Hermosa, Tabasco in southern Mexico. We ask you to pray for the needed funds for the pastors to attend this special meeting. In each area groups of pastors are preparing to rent busses for the journey.
Please begin to pray with us for the financial needs for DVBS materials also. Last year you furnished material for 90 separate VBS with over 3,000 boys and girls making a profession of faith in our Lord. As the Lord provides we will once again prepare for as many as provisions allow. Thank you for your love and concern in this ministry.
The work of Anchor Theological Seminary is still active enrolling new students and giving degrees to those who have finished the required courses. This month two students received their degree, one a BA and the other a MTH in Theology. Recently a South Korean student working in China enrolled for a PhD degree in Theology.
Beloved once again we want to thank you for your faithfulness in prayer and financial support toward our ministry. God continues to bless with souls and we are able to counsel many pastors along the way. Our prayer is that God would bless each and every one of you during these trying times.
Yours for Souls in Mexico,
Lonnie & Margie Smith
DR. & MRS LONNIE C. SMITH Sr.
Missionaries to Mexico
Hebrews 6:10
See our Web page: http://bbfi-northamerica.org/Smith_Lo_Sr/
February 2009
Dear Friends in Christ,
Praise God we have received additional funds for the building in Matamoros Mexico. Bedford Baptist Temple received some added funds and sent them toward the construction. Liberty Baptist in St. Petersburg also sent a gift toward the finishing of this building. The windows and doors have been ordered and should be ready to install in two weeks. We will continue to work on this project until funds are exhausted. There is still some work to be done before the pastor and family can occupy the facilities.
This month is the time to prepare much needed material for the BBFM pastor’s retreat that will be celebrated the first part of April. This year for the first time it will be celebrated in the beautiful city of Villa Hermosa, Tabasco in southern Mexico. We ask you to pray for the needed funds for the pastors to attend this special meeting. In each area groups of pastors are preparing to rent busses for the journey.
Please begin to pray with us for the financial needs for DVBS materials also. Last year you furnished material for 90 separate VBS with over 3,000 boys and girls making a profession of faith in our Lord. As the Lord provides we will once again prepare for as many as provisions allow. Thank you for your love and concern in this ministry.
The work of Anchor Theological Seminary is still active enrolling new students and giving degrees to those who have finished the required courses. This month two students received their degree, one a BA and the other a MTH in Theology. Recently a South Korean student working in China enrolled for a PhD degree in Theology.
Beloved once again we want to thank you for your faithfulness in prayer and financial support toward our ministry. God continues to bless with souls and we are able to counsel many pastors along the way. Our prayer is that God would bless each and every one of you during these trying times.
Yours for Souls in Mexico,
Lonnie & Margie Smith
Good News Jail & Prison Ministry
Dear Victory Baptist Church,
We want to take this time to thank you for your faithful and generous gifts. Your partnership with us in this ministry has enabled us to finish 2008 well. In particular, the month of December was marked by a significant increase in support, enabling us to purchase more Bibles and special awards Bibles.
Overall, the year was incredibly blessed! There were more than 760 decisions for Christ, nearly 800 recommitments, and almost 8,000 Bibles and New Testaments handed out. Almost 19,000 lessons were graded and returned, and 45 award Bibles were given out. Those are wonderful statistics!
Consider this: In each lesson unit, there are 8 lessons, with 54 questions, and two essays. An inmate that completes all 28 units is awarded a special Bible. That is 11,796 questions answered and 428 essays!
You are a very special and vital party of this ministry. We love you and appreciate you, and look forward to seeing you at our annual banquet on April 24th.
God bless you,
Chaplain Paul Burress and Chaplain Ron Morse
We want to take this time to thank you for your faithful and generous gifts. Your partnership with us in this ministry has enabled us to finish 2008 well. In particular, the month of December was marked by a significant increase in support, enabling us to purchase more Bibles and special awards Bibles.
Overall, the year was incredibly blessed! There were more than 760 decisions for Christ, nearly 800 recommitments, and almost 8,000 Bibles and New Testaments handed out. Almost 19,000 lessons were graded and returned, and 45 award Bibles were given out. Those are wonderful statistics!
Consider this: In each lesson unit, there are 8 lessons, with 54 questions, and two essays. An inmate that completes all 28 units is awarded a special Bible. That is 11,796 questions answered and 428 essays!
You are a very special and vital party of this ministry. We love you and appreciate you, and look forward to seeing you at our annual banquet on April 24th.
God bless you,
Chaplain Paul Burress and Chaplain Ron Morse
Monday, January 26, 2009
Greg and LuAnn Lyons (Philippines)
4,100 Public School Teachers and Parents Saved
Doors Open Into Community For The Gospel
November 2008
"Would you include the Parents in this year's camp? " I was overwhelmed by the opportunity presented to our ministry by Napoleon (Nap) Marilag. Nap is the president of the Parent Teacher Federation, the mother organization of the conglomerate Parent Teacher Associations! Nap began to share with me how that parents were wondering what has happened to many of their teenagers who had attended our summer camp and were somehow different. God moved again in opening another incredible door for the Gospel.
Rawlings Foundation Provides Camp Scholarships
With the Rawlings Foundation's help, we invited over 5,000 parents to the first ever Parent-Teacher Moral Value Camps. Offering Biblical based teaching and a night of evangelism, we were able to reach many parents with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We targeted schools and parents near our new church plants as well as the existing network of churches who participate in the summer camp.
Thousands of Teachers and Parents Hear the Gospel
11,921 Teachers and Parents attended this year's camp. 4,100 were dealt with for salvation. In addition, 2,875 were dealt with for various counseling needs and spiritual guidance. This was by far the greatest adult camping effort we have experienced to date. To God be the Glory.
Psychology Professor Comes To Christ
University Faculty Member Wilberto is a psychology teacher at a local university. Attending camp for the first time ever, Wilberto was moved by the teaching. Wilberto had been searching for meaning in his life. He was frustrated with how his life was turning out. Wilberto shared with me that there was something missing deep in his heart. After the Gospel presentation, I sat down with Wilberto, one on one, to share the plan of salvation. As I drew my witness to a close, Wilberto began to cry. He said, "This is what's missing! I need this relationship with Jesus Christ...something real, something that will fill my heart!" We prayed and Wilberto became my new brother in Christ! Since camp, Wilberto has come to church and we are working his schedule out for discipleship and involvement in a small group. The potential influence a man like Wilberto can have is enormous!
Take A Mission Trip in 2009
Come and help reach teachers and parents in 2009. We are looking for several teams to help with counseling and various service positions in 2009. The impact on your church's life will far outweigh the cost of the trip! You may also check www.impactingasia.org for travel arrangements and scheduling. Contact Impacting Asia for more details. Luke & Kelly Lyons will help you plan a trip with minimal effort. They are experienced in securing low travel costs, can come to your church to orient the group, even help you raise funds for your trip!
Thanks For Partnering
Our partnership is changing lives!
God continues to move through your giving!
Greg & LuAnn Lyons
Megacity Ministries
Metro Manila
E-Mail: gregslyons@gmail.com
Phone: 617-273-5781
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