This is the time of year for special events. Graduations, weddings
and vacations are certainly on the list. As well... last week was Memorial Day.
All the aforementioned events are nice but let us never forget why we serve the
Risen Savior. Remember always the sacrifice of Jesus for all of us; for without
Him and His love for us... well, it’s not a pleasant thought.
I'm sure many of you have watched the
movie, "Saving Private Ryan". The opening 30 minutes will forever
dispel any grandiose thoughts that war is fun, glorious or clean. A lesson
learned from "SPR", among others, is that to be successful, a
blessing to others and to fulfill God's mission for us, we need to persevere. That
means through the tough times. We may take casualties and be wounded. Probably
be outnumbered, but I ask... Who do you serve? Our personal strength will not
get us through in and of itself. As a team we must work onward with Jesus
leading.
So here are a few updates from the mission teams GBC help
support:
1-Central Missionary
Clearinghouse: This is the board for Josh Florence, Papua New Guinea. Seems
they have outgrown their offices and seek prayer for growth decisions that need
to be made.
2-Speaking of Josh
Florence... Josh and family hope to return to New Guinea this fall when their
furlough ends.
3-Trans World Radio: Africa--plans
are in the works for launching the "Oasis Transmitter" project.
Based in West Africa, these broadcasts will be able to reach Nigeria and
several other neighbor countries. Here is potential to reach about 190 million
more souls.
4-Dan and Kristy
Elmer in South Africa will also be heading back to their appointed field in
June.
5-Louise Champlin in
Surinam continues on. You may remember she has been in South America for well
over 50 years now.
6-Fellowship of
Christian Athletes (FCA) -their annual report states that 198,000 people were
reached via events here and abroad. As well, the Athletes Bible has been
translated into 7 different languages now. GBC supports FCA missionary Eddie
Miller here in NC.
As we honor and remember our
fallen heroes today, let us also remember all of these hard working men and
women as their mission is critical. We at GBC have the same mission. Let us
never alter our path. For every Christian needs to be molded in the cause of
missions and ready to reach out to this dying world with the Gospel. Time is
rapidly ticking away. So let us humbly remember our fallen, encourage the one's
still in the fight and never stop giving God all the Glory!!
Bob Idacavage, Missions
Director
