Late-night thoughts

It has been harder to write these blog updates than I anticipated after my return from the Philippines.

Truth is, we are seeing the challenges ahead of us. I have not been at home for more than a week now, at least, not consistently. So it's been hard to write about things as I would like.

But we can certainly use all the prayers you can muster. We are facing some challenges, and we would be foolish to think we would avoid them. As you might imagine, starting a ministry that cuts across a rather large ocean, different cultures and different languages has some challenges. But we press on, knowing that God is with us.

In that vein, we ask you to join with us in praying. We are still seeking to help the Shiloh Bible Baptist Church in Punta, Dipolog City, purchase their land. They are seeking a 430 sqm lot that is next to their current lot. They have outgrown their building, and they are seeking to purchase an adjacent lot so they can grow without having to move far away.

For only $12,000, we can purchase that land for them. If you want details on the needs, you can check earlier blog posts. But right now, I just want to ask you to pray and give, if at all possible. These our brothers and sisters have no way of saving and purchasing this land. If we don't do it, who will?

As one of my favorite authors, K.P. Yohannan asks, so ask I you, why do you think God put you in the United States? Was it to spend so much money on luxuries? Or did He give you money beyond what others in other parts of the world will ever know so you could help expand His kingdom in another country?

This church in Punta cannot invite people to the church, because it's too full. The new converts must be discipled away from the church, outside of the care and direct oversight of the pastor, Mario Montero. We have a chance to change that. Please consider whether you can make a difference in this church's life.

As always, we are thankful for our ministry partners at Love in Action Ministries. They handle the funds for us, since we are not an organized ministry yet. You may contact them  through the information below, or through the hyperlink.

Love In Action International Ministries, Inc.
P.O. Box 85
Dothan, AL 36302
334-494-4995

Thank you for your prayers, and thank you for any gift you can give.

May God richly bless you.