To all the saints in Christ Jesus, grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you. I always pray for joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident that he who began a good work in you (us) will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Phil 1:1-6
Anna and I want to share briefly with you our joy as together with you we have received of God's grace, love, mercies, provisions and protection that has been showered in abundance this past year 2007.
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus Phil 4:4-7
We are thankful for drawing us unto himself in a deeper way through teaching and revealing our security in Him. Security in Him was revealed yesterday, is revealed today and tomorrow.
1. Praise Him for new opportunities and open doors given to witness to Catholic priests and nuns. One nun saved and baptized being a soul winner.
2. New communities opened to share the gospel.
3. Countless of new believers and baptisms.
4. God working and maturing the life's of pastors and leaders in Cañar.
5. New church starts and Bible studies.
6. God's continuous work in Paute.
7. Blessings from radio ministry and countless families changed through counseling ministry led by Hna Ligia.
8. Spread of the gospel through the volunteer groups (medical teams, medical health fairs, drama, musical and puppets, counseling training, preaching and prayer).
9. Linda's visit to her mother in the states.
10. Joint efforts and harmony work with Mark, Sherry, Ligia and others who form part of the Azuay Team.
11. Blessings and opportunities of spreading of the gospel and spiritual growth of Al and Anna during Al's imprisonment.
12. God's care for Anna's mom.
13. Our new grandson Tyronne Rey Shaw.
14. God's care and provisions of our three unforseen trips to the states.
15. God continually using His Faithful Army of prayer warriors (all of you) and strengthening you.
16. We have been blessed through the generosity giving of his people through the LMCP. Thank you God for being the all Provider.
17. Praise Him for tears of joy, hurts and pains and the sounds of laughter.
As you can see the blessings are countless. So lets just take this time to praise Him as we transition into the new year 2008 expecting his wonderful and heavenly promises.
Anna and I along with Linda thank all of you and love you very much.
Lord, may your will be done in our lives that you may be glorified and your name be known to all nations and peoples. "Be glorified in 2008"
