PRAYER CORNER
Pray for:
The world and its many needs.
The salvation of those who are lost.
The nations and their leadership.
The Church around the world.
The world-wide believers.
A positive response to the Gospel.
The humanitarian needs.
LWI and its continuing ministry.
The LWI Board.
The Executive Director and wife.
The Project Manager and wife.
Our prayer and financial partners.
The urgent and long-term finances.
Our national pastors and churches.
The world-wide radio ministry.
The upcoming Dubai trip.
The all the needs to be met this year.
Spoken and unspoken requests.
Cornerstone Baptist Church.
God’s will for the building.
Spiritual and numerical growth.
Outreach into the Sioux Falls’ area.
“SAY NOT YE, THERE ARE YET FOUR MONTHS, AND THEN COMETH THE HARVEST? BEHOLD, I SAY UNTO YOU, LIFT UP YOUR EYES, AND LOOK ON THE FIELDS; FOR THEY ARE WHITE ALREADY TO HARVEST.” (John 4:35).
As we walk across the threshold into another New Year, we can definitely see the urgency of the hour. As the world moves closer and closer to the return of the Lord Jesus and church rapture, it is highly important to reach the world with the good news of salvation. The words of Jesus tell us that the harvest is ready, and it is important that we labor diligently for Him.
God continues to be patient with this world waiting for people to turn to Him, but His patience will come to a close. We do not know the time or hour; therefore, it is vital that we are active in fulfilling the Great Commission. Our part is to be faithful witnesses for Him and bring others into the kingdom of God before it is too late.
It is important that we walk in the will of God each day and fulfill our tasks for Him. Some of us are called to sow the Word, while others reap the harvest. Whatever He calls us to do, and wherever He leads us, it is important to get the job done.
Unbeknown to the world, God is preparing it for the final days and consummation. With this always in mind, we must prepare each day as if it were our last upon the face of the earth. Are we ready for the coming of Christ? Are we active in telling others about Christ? And are we focusing on the eternal realities instead the perishable things of this world?
MISSION TRIP
Recently, we received word about the dates for our mission trip to Dubai. In actuality, it will be just outside of the city. The first part of January, we will be establishing the final dates and securing our round-trip fares. This is important as airfares increase as the time grows closer to departure. Most likely, we will also make hotel reservations for the time that we are there.
It is estimated that the cost of the trip for Living Word International will be $4,000 to $4,500. We try to keep the expenses to a bare minimum, but it is also important to have sufficient to meet the needs. Carrie will be going with me, but she will not be ministering; therefore, we will be personally taking care of her expenses.
NEW CHURCH WORK
We ask for your prayers and partnership as we have this privilege of ministering for our Savior. God calls us to be faithful, and He will bring the increase.
“Dubai is a city of skyscrapers, ports, and beaches, known to its large expatriate population, diverse economy, and thriving business community. It is the second largest emirate in the UAE. Located on the Persian Gulf, Dubai is often referred to as the ‘Pearl of the Gulf’ and ‘Jewel of the world’” (fourwindstours.com). It is a city of almost four million people in need of the Gospel.
NEW YEAR
As we move into 2025, we pray that God will bless His ministry abundantly so that we can do a greater work for Him. There is so much to be done, but it depends so much on our prayer and financial partners. God is faith and will supply the needs as they arise.
We pray that each and everyone of you has a blessed New Year with many, many special blessings from God. God calls us to be faithful in doing His will, and He will bring the increase. We ask that many souls be added to His kingdom.
FAMILY UPDATE
All the family is doing well. The Moore Family is slowly recovering from all their medical issues; otherwise, God continues to be good to us. Matthew did have a necessary operation on his knee, December 26th.
Even though we each had our separate Christmas, we were together in our hearts and dreams. Christ is the reason for the season, and our focus continues to be upon Him.
As we launch into the New Year, we do not know what the future may bring, but we can put our trust in the Lord knowing that He will always give us His best.
As always, we thank you for your prayers, interest, and support for our family. It is our joy to know so many of God’s wonderful people that we have met throughout the years. We carry many, many wonderful memories of our times together.
RADIO OUTREACH
God has given us the privilege of sharing, preaching, and teaching the Gospel of Christ on radio for fifteen years and pray it will continue for many more years. It is a blessing to receive responses and prayer requests from our listeners. We share a few feedbacks with you.
“Finally, I understand the meaning of ‘fearing God.’ For so long I was confused. I read recently that it really means ‘being in awe of His power, mercy and goodness’ and not being afraid. This is something I wish were more clarified more often. Bless you.” (Joan)
“You are on my prayer list. I have a time every day to pray for those who have helped me improve my life. Your program is a big boost to my spiritual life. Thank you.” (Angelique—Puerto Rico)
“I am a regular listener and I and my sisters were here today and we shared listening to your program. Thank you sincerely.” (Carol)
“I want to always keep myself open for God’s guidance and I know He is always getting through to me as long as I listen to Him. I want to make sure I am open to Him and closed to sin. Bless you.” (Joaquin—Argentina)
“Your program is set so I will never miss you. The blessings of technology used for God!” (Melinda)
“We are taught to be quick to forgive and extend kindness. That is important but I don’t see a lot of that in this world today. Some are choosing to use the scriptures to promote their agenda of hate and racism. They need to really read the message of Jesus which is about LOVE and not hatred.” (Carla—England)
“Praise to Jesus. He is my everything. That message comes through every day.” (Amy)
Keep all of our listeners in prayers along with their special needs. In this quarter, we received many special requests for prayer. God knows the needs of each one, but it is important to pray for them.
It is our prayer that this will be a special year in broadcasting the Word of God, and that many will hear the Word and receive Christ as personal Savior. Again, the time is short; therefore, this is an opportunity reach the whole world.
CHRISTMAS PROJECT
Thank you for your special gifts to the mission project. The monies sent will allow twenty-three churches to receive gifts for reaching into their villages. Praise God from Whom all blessings flow! And we pray that many adults and children receive the greatest Gift, Jesus Christ as their personal Savior.
THANK YOU
Our Lord has brought us through another fruitful year for His honor and glory. All the thanks belong to each one of you who has prayed, sacrificed, and given so that the message of Christ could be heard around the world. Without your faithful partnership, this mission would be impossible!
As we launch into the New Year, this ministry needs you more than ever. We are living in urgent and troublesome times, and the truth needs to be heard. How can they hear without the messenger? And how can the Gospel go forth without the support of God’s people? By faith, we believe that our God will supply and meet all the needs. Thank you again and again for your faithfulness!
BIBLICAL INSIGHT:
.“THE LORD IS ON MY SIDE; I WILL NOT FEAR, WHAT CAN MAN DO UNTO ME?” (Psalm 118:6).
Without doubt, we are living in some of the most perilous times of world history, and we know scripturally that it will not get any better. In fact, it will get worse once the church rapture takes place and the Tribulation Period begins. Man will call out unto God for the rocks to fall upon him.
More and more, the world is seeking to squeeze us into its lifestyle with the new woke culture. The “in” things is to be all-inclusive instead of what is right and wrong. Can God be pleased with what is happening in the world today? Obviously, His patience is growing thinner and thinner with the evil world.
Of course, this does not bode good for us as the children of God. Christian persecution is becoming more and more open throughout the world, especially in the “free” nations. Man may be able to harm us physically and take our lives, but we are secure in the Lord. And as the Psalmist says, we need not fear because the Lord is on our side. The Victor, Jesus Christ, will give us the final triumph over the world and death.
With all this in focus, it is important for us to proclaim the Gospel to all four corners of the earth. This continues to be our mission while there is yet time. And we are grateful for your partnership with us. God is not yet finished with His mission to the world; in step, we, too, must continue taking the good news of salvation to the lost. With so many never hearing the Gospel message in the world, it becomes crucial that we fulfill His Great Commission. We will have all eternity to rejoice in the great work that He has done in and through us.
CHRISTMAS PROJECT
It is time for us to give to the Annual Christmas Project initiated by Chris and Tammy Fleenor five years ago. Because of your generous gifts last year, over fifteen hundred children had a joyous Christmas. The children are presented the Gospel message and receive gifts. Many, along with adults, come to know Jesus Christ as personal Savior. For most of these children, their families have nothing. Food and clothes are given to them through various programs, so it is a great joy that we can give the children a little Christmas to remember. The gifts usually consist of needed school supplies, toys, and candy.
Your donation to this project must be received by November 1, so that we can send it to the Philippines. Be sure to mark it CHRISTMAS PROJECT. Help us bring joy to many children this year!
WIDE OPEN MISSION FIELD
Sioux Falls is a major mission field with many differing cultural and ethnic groups. The city population is 211,000 with a growth rate of about three per cent per year. It has grown over ten per cent since 2020.
It was just reported that the greater metro area is now over 300,000 and has reached into the southwestern corner of Minnesota.
This is a small sample of the world right before our very eyes, and it is a great opportunity to share the Gospel to many who have entered this country from other cultures and religions.
Sadly, there are very few strong Bible-believing and Bible-preaching churches in the city and surrounding areas. The laborers are few; the harvest is plenteous. While there is time, we need to reach the lost in our own backyard. We thank the Lord that He has called us to a place of need.
PRAY FOR CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH
THE AUDIO PRESENTATIONS ARE DONE ACCORDING TO CATEGORY. THE RADIO PROGRAMS ARE LISTED BY TITLES. ALL THE BIBLE STUDIES BEGIN WITH THIS TITLE. ALL CAN BE SEPARATED BY SPEAKER, SERIES OR SCRIPTURE WITH THE SORT BUTTON BELOW.
