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.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PROJECT
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. 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
This is the new church where we are attending and helping. With the flooding this Summer, the church could not continue in the building. It is difficult to find a reasonable rental place. The first of the year, the church could have signed a contract for a commercial rental space at $4,000 per month. When we needed it this Summer, the price had risen to $7,000 per month.
Temporarily, we are meeting in a garage. It may sound unaccommodating, but it is quite suitable and pleasant for our present needs.
We ask you to pray with us that the Lord will open the door for a more permanent location. .
FAMILY UPDATE
We appreciate your prayers and concerns for our family. It is a special blessing to have your interest and support.
Lord willing, we will be going to Dubai in 2025. Plans are already being made; primarily, we are awaiting the appropriate dates. Most likely, it will be a dual purpose—ministry with the Filipinos and Africans. Pastor Kusi whom we met in Singapore has started a church and is interested in seeing us there.
Carrie is still having much pain with her ankle and leg. They are going to do both an MRI and nerve analysis in September. Thank you for your prayers on her behalf.
Kimber is finishing her dissertation for her doctoral degree in counseling. Sonny, her husband, will be having a procedure to determine whether or not he has blockage in his carotid arteries and may need stints.
Brandon has taken a job as an information technician. They will be moving to Knoxville, TN in September.
Bryan, Nicole, Matthew, and Ella made a visit with us in July. Matthew is certified as a forest firefighter. He was in Idaho helping fight a forest fire, but has returned home due to a torn ligament in his knee.
Otherwise, all of us stay busy with our daily responsibilities and activities. God has been good to us over the years, both in the good and difficult times.
We thank God for each one of you and praise Him that we crossed paths in this earthly life. With great anticipation, the day will come when we are all together in the family of God. Until then, He has a special purpose for each one of us as we travel through this world.
PROJECTS' UPDATE
From your efforts, we were able to send $600 for the roof project for Living Word International Baptist Church and $200 to Pastor James. We express a special thanks to those who gave to these projects.
RADIO MINISTRY.
RADIO MINISTRY
God continues to bless the weekly radio broadcast of the Gospel truth. We thank Him for the prayer requests and responses that we receive from it. Here are just a few from the last several months.
“It is always a pleasure to listen to your broadcast. You definitely know the Holy Scriptures and you are so willing to share the Word. Thank You!” (Anne)
“I listened first to your broadcast about 6 months ago. You are always an encouraging force in my life. It is a growing experience to be in your audience.” (Wally)
“I am Maria and I try to follow the example of Christ in all that I do and every day of my life. (Maria—Peru).
“God created us each with unique gifts and we must see that these gifts are used to the glory of God. I know that is what you are accomplishing and I work to do the same in helping others to know God.”
(Linda—England)
“We want to tell you how much we get from your broadcast each week. You always have a significant topic and we find that you leave us with something to think about and discuss. Thanks!” (Connie and Bill)
“This was a blessing to me. Thank you for your insightful work for the Lord.” (Nan—England)
“This was a special broadcast today. Your topics always give me thought. We need more programs like this.” (Winston—Ireland)
THANK YOU, LORD, FOR ALL THE
ABUNDANT BLESSINGS!
PRAYER CORNER
Pray for:
The world and all the needs.
Israel, God’s special chosen people.
Those without the Savior.
World-wide believers.
The Church around the world.
A world-wide Holy Ghost revival.
Those with special needs.
The needs of our radio listeners.
Special unspoken requests.
The nations and rulers of the world.
Our nation and its leadership.
LWI and its ministries.
LWI Board and families.
Executive Director and wife.
Project Manager and wife.
Our prayer and financial partners.
The national pastors and workers.
A successful Christmas Project.
The future trip to Dubai.
The roof project at LWIBC.
God is at work in the world and among His people. We are called to be faithful in praying for one another. Thank you for your earnest prayers for this ministry.
SPECIAL THANK YOU TO YOU
Although this is always last in our newsletter, it is really first. Living Word International continues to share Christ around the world because of YOU! Thank you so much for your faithful prayers and sacrificial giving to God’s work. This faith ministry continues because of your willingness to give generously to help meet the needs. We pray for His special blessings upon you!
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.
