May – We Rejoice
Jesus said, “Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. Luke 24:46-47 (ESV)
We just returned to our home from being in New England for a Memorial Service in honor of Betty’s father, Richard D. Cook. Many family members and friends gathered at Quidnessett Baptist Church where he and his wife (deceased about 14 years ago) were long-term members. He served as a Deacon and as the church Moderator for some time. He was also on the church planting team that helped get the Cranston Christian Fellowship established. He eventually was honored as a Life Deacon. We are grateful to all who prayed and to those who were able to attend the meeting. He is buried in the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Exeter, RI. Some gave memorial gifts in his honor to the church. This can still be done if you are prompted of the Lord to make such a contribution. A number of family members and former pastors gave remarks. Music from a granddaughter-in-law and a grandson-in-law as well as from the congregation was very moving.
We ask for prayer for financial and spiritual support for the ministry. One of our faithful suppliers is now in assisted living. He still managed to send us Bibles and portions. Praise our Lord for this. His name is Bob and he will be happy if you pray for him.
We have received enough support to continue to distribute DVDS on the life of Jesus and the conversion of the Apostle Paul. Please know that for $25.00 a month you can purchase 10 DVDS. While in New England, we restocked four different distribution locations. Your gifts provide the basis for us to give time in helping others.
Many of you have heard that we have the privilege of writing for the local newspaper and for a virtual magazine. Please pray for wisdom to write ministering for the glory of Jesus Christ.
Finally let me ask you to keep praying for the Ken Rose family, missionaries in the Philippines. They are doing a fabulous job on an extremely small budget. If you will pray for their work and desire to hear directly from them, please let us know.
All gifts to this ministry here and for the work in the Philippines are tax deductible for those who pay USA taxes.