Events in the lives of missionaries
Text Box: What do you need? By Mary Brewer, Missionary serving in Albania “I am asked this question now and then by churches and friends alike who want to encourage us on the mission field. I have thought about the question a lot and when I get beyond the usual answers that pop into my head like brown sugar and kool-aid, I realize what I (we) really need. We need HELP! Sometimes I feel like a very small person trying to win a whole country to the Lord. The task becomes overwhelming. The needs seem so great. I believe we need help. Our arms are getting tired and we need someone to come along and hold them up for a while. We need to hear an encouraging verse or prayer request answered. We need to hear that more people are coming to the field. We need help. How do we get help? We pray. WE pray that God will send help. We pray that He will send visitors to see the country, we pray that He will send missionaries to work together toward the same goal. We pray that Albanians hearts will open to the Light of God’s Word. WE open our hearts and share our passion for Christ, and we continue to pray. Would you be willing to pray along with us? Write Mary at thebrewers.norm@gmail.com Text Box: Note of praise! As of the week of June 1st Josh and Barbara Hedges are now in Chad. Pray for them as they make the adjustments to a new country, a new language and a new culture. I will update information as I learn what is taking place with them. We became acquainted with Josh and Barbara seven years ago when they attended our yearly mission conference at Calvary Baptist Church in San Francisco. They have faithfully kept their eyes on the goal of the work God called them to. They have been great examples of not quitting because of circumstances and/or obstacles. This couple has been an encouragement to me! Josh and Barbara Hedges and their five daughters have been planning and preparing for several years to go to Chad to be involved in translation work. Can you imagine several years on the deputation trail, (an extended time because most churches don’t realize or see the need of translation work), going through language training, going to the field to secure housing and having a political uprising during the time you are there? This has recently happened in the lives of the Hedges. Would you be willing to pray for them that God would make clear the path that seems clouded; make straight the road that seems to be crooked? That God would remove obstacles that would hinder them from going forward? If you would like to write and Text Box: The week of May 12th we had missionary appointee, Jay and Nancy Armstead, Caitlyn, Jacob and Nathan with us. They are going to the Middle East. The Armsteads plan to leave in July. Pray that all the details will come together for their departure. Ron had met this couple while at a conference in Lebanon, Pennsylvania and invited them to be with us for a time of relaxation and encouragement. If you're in the area and would like to stop for a visit please give us a call. We'd be delighted to host you in our home! 770-479-7143 We offer free B & B for missionaries and pastors!