The fact that 86% of the Muslims, Hindus and Buddhists of the world do not even know a Christian, simply must change. What are you doing to help that change? asks Greg H. Parsons, Global Director, U.S. Center for World Mission. We want to thank you for your partnership with us that makes it possible to contribute to this great global task together.
In that spirit, Steve recently had the privilege of returning to Indi* where he taught the basics of video production to students eager to apply their media knowledge to missions activities in Indi*. Working closely with dear friends on the Create Indi* staff, Steve also acquired additional footage needed for the M*rw*ri evangelistic film. Please pray that the M*rw*ri voice-overs needed for the important puppet show segment can be acquired soon to complete this project.
Steve also had the privilege of traveling with Dave Sweet of Hamilton and working with his colleagues Ajay and Sunil who contribute video to Good News for Indi*. While in Bhop*l, Steve, Dave and Sunil collaborated on a video portraying the Parable of the Ten Virgins, which you can see online at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vphPuZG5e4. This video will be used as an evangelistic and a teaching tool by local churches. Pray that the Christians in Indi* with these ministries will not grow weary or faint in proclaiming the gospel to their neighbors.
Our deputation is rapidly winding down and we are returning to Thailand this summer. Steve will return in early June to serve as a staff person in the School of Frontier Media training program with Create in Thailand. Allyson and the girls will remain in Falmouth, MA with Samuel and the Orfitelli's for the summer and then join Steve in Thailand in early September. Three month separations are never desirable, so please pray for grace during this time apart for the whole family. Please also pray for the necessary funding to make this big transition to living in Thailand for the next couple of years.
Samuel will be enjoying his summer break as he prepares to return to UMASS Amherst in the fall as a sophomore. Samuel has secured an off-campus apartment and an on-campus job in the college's IT department. He is currently looking for an internship or employment for the summer break. Lord willing, we will see Samuel at Christmas time for a brief family reunion. The hardest part of our journey is not having him close by. Please pray for all of us that God would bless our separation from Samuel and his pursuit of a degree in Computer Systems Engineering and Linguistics.
Meanwhile, our support development continues at a breakneck pace. We have never seen the inside of so many churches, and are really grateful for the reception from congregations in the Northeast. Thanks to everyone who welcomed us and attended our presentations and film screenings. We had so much fun seeing you at these events.
We still need to broaden our partner base and significantly increase our support in a short-time. We are asking you to pray specifically for us and work with us to help us meet our goals. We are praying for people who would willingly serve as our advocates while we are serving overseas. Will you pray faithfully and regularly for us? Would you be willing to keep our ministry visible before your local churches? How about introducing us to new friends to help us broaden our support team? Pray that God will raise up more advocates and active partners for us as we continue our support development.
With our remaining time we are sending out hundreds of letters to everyone we know with our prayer card and an invitation to partner with us in prayer and financial giving as people are lead. If you have not yet received this new prayer card (as featured here), it may be that we do not have your current address. Please contact us and we'd be happy to send one to you. Please prayerfully consider how can you be involved with us and our work to see the Muslims, Hindus and Buddhists of the world not only get to know some Christians, but to truly know Christ as Savior and Lord. Hallelujah!
The seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, which said: “The kingdom of the world has become
the kingdom of our Lord and of his Messiah,
and he will reign for ever and ever.” - Revelations 11:15
and he will reign for ever and ever.” - Revelations 11:15
Please note both our new website and our new sending agency to process our financial support.
