Dear Praying Friends,
A lot has happened since our last letter in May. One of the ladies in the church, 63 years old, passed away on June 6th....Colby spoke at the graveside service. She came out to all the Sunday night meetings with her daughter, N., who now comes out with her dad on Sunday nights. Please pray for the family.
Also, the month of June saw us down with colds and flus. (That is why I did not send a letter out in JUNE.) Ben was first, than Jony, then Colby and last Lesa. Sam is the only one who is
doing fine, so far. All the public schools, the Bible Institute, Ben and Sam's music schools are closed, starting Monday morning, because of the Swine flu. Pray for us that the Lord would protect us.
And you probably noticed we did not mention Natalie?
Well, she left the 17th of June for Philadelphia. She is with her uncles for a few months helping in the office. Lord willing, she is heading up to New Brunswick in August to visit my mom for a few weeks and then heading off in September to New Brunswick Bible Institute to begin her first year of studies! So we miss her A LOT but also know that she is doing HIS will and is in HIS hands....no better place to be!
Lesa had her Ladies meeting today. Only 5 came out. A lot are sick. Our next meeting is the first Thursday in August. Pray that we would GROW and use our gifts for HIS GLORY.
Continue to pray for Benjamin’s and Samuel's 6 friends that are coming out to Youth Group. Pray for their salvation.
Colby is going to start a Bible study with a young man, D. He has been coming out for the last month or so. He claims to know the Lord. He comes out to Prayer Meeting, Sunday night and tonight he went to Colby's last Institute class (because next week everything is closed down for a month!) Pray for his growth and for his girlfriend MEL. She comes out on Sunday night...not sure of her salvation.
Continue to pray for the salvation of our various contacts.
With all the changes we went through this month we felt the Lord’s hand helping us through it all. We do want to thank you all for your prayers.....Prayer moves the Hand that holds the world!! Thank you for giving, praying and writing.
Yours In Christ, COLBY, LESA, NATY, BEN, SAM and JONY
THE HOLMES in Argentina
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
van Reijn June Update
Dear Friends,
The past two months have been full of travel, from Georgia to Maine to Michigan and a number of places in-between! We have enjoyed our time making new friends in so many places! Besides presenting our ministry to the Netherlands, we have also been able to participate in a number of different types of ministries, including Christian school classes, a nursing home, children's church, and even a few church picnics! With the nicer weather, we have been able to minister in some very practical ways, including cleaning, mowing and yardwork, painting, and sheet-rocking. God's people are always so kind in ministering to our needs, and we are thrilled when there is a small way we can help out in return!
Conferences
June has been a month with several spiritually encouraging conferences. We attended the GFA Family Conference and had a wonderful time. Peter especially loved being in Mr. Pearson's class again! Later, Theo was able to attend both a church planting conference and a pastor's conference in Ohio.
Support
During our six-week trip to New England, we were encouraged that one church took us on for support before their missions conference even ended! Our support level is currently at 48%, and we are praying that we'll be over the halfway point very soon. We desire to be on the field by this time next year. Our burden for the Netherlands grows each time we share it.
Family
We rejoice that the Lord is giving us another child! Sarah is 24 weeks along with our daughter, who is expected to arrive in mid-October. The pregnancy has been smooth and uneventful, for which we praise the Lord! Please pray with us for the continued good health and safe delivery of the baby.
Looking Ahead
July 1 - Community Baptist, Madison Heights, MI
July 5 - Living Hope Bible, Rural Retreat, VA
July 12 - First Baptist, Troy, MI
July 19 - Mt. Calvary Baptist, Canton, MI
July 26 -Westside Baptist, Augusta, GA
Prayer Requests
1. Daily growth in grace through God’s Word.
2. Effective ministry to the churches
3. A total of 60 meetings for 2009
4. Solid partnerships with like-minded churches.
5. Increased evangelistic opportunities.
Serving Him Joyfully,
Theo and Sarah van Reijn
The past two months have been full of travel, from Georgia to Maine to Michigan and a number of places in-between! We have enjoyed our time making new friends in so many places! Besides presenting our ministry to the Netherlands, we have also been able to participate in a number of different types of ministries, including Christian school classes, a nursing home, children's church, and even a few church picnics! With the nicer weather, we have been able to minister in some very practical ways, including cleaning, mowing and yardwork, painting, and sheet-rocking. God's people are always so kind in ministering to our needs, and we are thrilled when there is a small way we can help out in return!
Conferences
June has been a month with several spiritually encouraging conferences. We attended the GFA Family Conference and had a wonderful time. Peter especially loved being in Mr. Pearson's class again! Later, Theo was able to attend both a church planting conference and a pastor's conference in Ohio.
Support
During our six-week trip to New England, we were encouraged that one church took us on for support before their missions conference even ended! Our support level is currently at 48%, and we are praying that we'll be over the halfway point very soon. We desire to be on the field by this time next year. Our burden for the Netherlands grows each time we share it.
Family
We rejoice that the Lord is giving us another child! Sarah is 24 weeks along with our daughter, who is expected to arrive in mid-October. The pregnancy has been smooth and uneventful, for which we praise the Lord! Please pray with us for the continued good health and safe delivery of the baby.
Looking Ahead
July 1 - Community Baptist, Madison Heights, MI
July 5 - Living Hope Bible, Rural Retreat, VA
July 12 - First Baptist, Troy, MI
July 19 - Mt. Calvary Baptist, Canton, MI
July 26 -Westside Baptist, Augusta, GA
Prayer Requests
1. Daily growth in grace through God’s Word.
2. Effective ministry to the churches
3. A total of 60 meetings for 2009
4. Solid partnerships with like-minded churches.
5. Increased evangelistic opportunities.
Serving Him Joyfully,
Theo and Sarah van Reijn
Friday, June 26, 2009
Nate & Nancy Frost Weekly Update
Dear Praying Friends,
Thank you for praying as we ministered in Alexander last Sunday. We enjoyed our fellowship with the folks there very much. It was an added blessing to meet up with a couple who served with Nate, Aaron, and Ben when they traveled to Chile several years ago for two weeks of missionary service.
We will be heading to Wesley this Sunday. Thanks for your continued prayers as we present the work of Bible translation.
Please praise the Lord with us! We have purchased our tickets and will be able to travel to Cleveland in July for the Candidate Seminar. We are trusting the Lord for the remainder of the funds needed to meet other seminar related costs. We do praise the Lord for several very generous gifts that has brought us close to reaching our goal. God hears and answers prayers--without a doubt.
It’s been a special blessing this week for Nancy, Ethan and Fletcher as they have ministered in the little coastal community teaching VBS. The children there are very needy and from horrible home situations. Drug and alcohol abuse is prevalent in these mostly broken families. The children have been so attentive and hungry for spiritual teaching. This morning Nancy had the joy of leading Th. in prayer to receive the Lord as his savior. It was wonderful to minister to E., a little boy she prayed with last summer. Words can’t express the joy it is to be used in this way.
With grateful hearts,
The Frost Family
Thank you for praying as we ministered in Alexander last Sunday. We enjoyed our fellowship with the folks there very much. It was an added blessing to meet up with a couple who served with Nate, Aaron, and Ben when they traveled to Chile several years ago for two weeks of missionary service.
We will be heading to Wesley this Sunday. Thanks for your continued prayers as we present the work of Bible translation.
Please praise the Lord with us! We have purchased our tickets and will be able to travel to Cleveland in July for the Candidate Seminar. We are trusting the Lord for the remainder of the funds needed to meet other seminar related costs. We do praise the Lord for several very generous gifts that has brought us close to reaching our goal. God hears and answers prayers--without a doubt.
It’s been a special blessing this week for Nancy, Ethan and Fletcher as they have ministered in the little coastal community teaching VBS. The children there are very needy and from horrible home situations. Drug and alcohol abuse is prevalent in these mostly broken families. The children have been so attentive and hungry for spiritual teaching. This morning Nancy had the joy of leading Th. in prayer to receive the Lord as his savior. It was wonderful to minister to E., a little boy she prayed with last summer. Words can’t express the joy it is to be used in this way.
With grateful hearts,
The Frost Family
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Chris Shull Update - Praise
Thank you for praying! I sensed the prayers of God's people as I went into the meeting.
Not exactly what we were hoping, but much better than it could have been. We are glad to put this behind us and concentrate on furthering the ministry here.
Since there is no tax treaty between the US and Greenland, the head of the tax department could not erase our tax debt or exempt us from paying 44% income tax. However, he is allowing the church to be set-up as a Non-profit organization and making it retroactive for 2007 and 2008. That means ALL expenses incurred for the ministry will NOT be taxed! Hallelujah!
This should help us with our visas and pave the way for us to get extended residency.
Now we are in a better position to help those who follow.
Chris Shull
With God All Things Are Possible
Not exactly what we were hoping, but much better than it could have been. We are glad to put this behind us and concentrate on furthering the ministry here.
Since there is no tax treaty between the US and Greenland, the head of the tax department could not erase our tax debt or exempt us from paying 44% income tax. However, he is allowing the church to be set-up as a Non-profit organization and making it retroactive for 2007 and 2008. That means ALL expenses incurred for the ministry will NOT be taxed! Hallelujah!
This should help us with our visas and pave the way for us to get extended residency.
Now we are in a better position to help those who follow.
Chris Shull
With God All Things Are Possible
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Nate Frost Family
This past week our family had the blessing of meeting some of the finest people this side of heaven. Three area churches joined together for an outstanding missions conference. Praise God with us for Augusta Baptist Church, Burnham Baptist Church, and Cornerstone Baptist Church. Many more people are committed to praying for the millions who still wait for a translation of the Bible in their language. It was an added blessing to rub shoulders with two other missionary families as well.
This Sunday morning will find us ministering in Alexander at The Church of the Open Bible. Thanks for praying that we will be a blessing to the folks there.
Thank you as well for your continued prayers for provision for the BMM/BI candidate seminar. It's always a blessing to see God provide all our needs as we commit our way to Him.
Trusting fully in Him, The Frost Family
"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths." Proverbs 3:5,6
This Sunday morning will find us ministering in Alexander at The Church of the Open Bible. Thanks for praying that we will be a blessing to the folks there.
Thank you as well for your continued prayers for provision for the BMM/BI candidate seminar. It's always a blessing to see God provide all our needs as we commit our way to Him.
Trusting fully in Him, The Frost Family
"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths." Proverbs 3:5,6
Friday, June 19, 2009
Update on Connie Champeon's Trip
Connie was supposed to get in about midnight Wednesday night, but was able to change her tickets and get home around 6:30 pm. It was wonderful to all be together again. She’s still recovering from jet lag, but is otherwise doing well. She’s very excited about the trip and what is happening on the field. Kristy said it well in her update so we’re going to quote her below:
“We were very pleased with how well the Teacher Training went in Chad. Often the first training in an area does not go as well. There are several reasons for this. The main reason is that the people who attend the first training are the pastors and leaders of the community, rather than the teachers and others who would be more likely to hold literacy classes. However, it is still good for these leaders to attend, because they will be the ones to promote the literacy classes in the future and to tell others about the upcoming trainings. The group of men in our class left the training very excited about the things they had learned. They specifically asked us to pray that they would be able to use the things they had learned to teach their people.
“This trip would not have been possible without your prayers for us. During the week leading up to the training, the devil was working extra hard on both sides of the Atlantic to keep the training from taking place. He knows how important it is for people to be able to read and understand their Bibles, and he would prefer it if the people in Chad remain in darkness. Praise the Lord for allowing the training to take place and to go so well! Thank you for praying!”
The Champeons
P.S. if you’re not already Connie’s friend on Facebook but would like to be, send her a friend invitation. She has a whole folder of pictures up from the workshop.
P.S.S. There is still no word on her still missing suitcases. It seems impossible that they would come back now, more than a month after they disappeared, but we still pray daily that God will work a miracle and that they will appear on our doorstep.
“We were very pleased with how well the Teacher Training went in Chad. Often the first training in an area does not go as well. There are several reasons for this. The main reason is that the people who attend the first training are the pastors and leaders of the community, rather than the teachers and others who would be more likely to hold literacy classes. However, it is still good for these leaders to attend, because they will be the ones to promote the literacy classes in the future and to tell others about the upcoming trainings. The group of men in our class left the training very excited about the things they had learned. They specifically asked us to pray that they would be able to use the things they had learned to teach their people.
“This trip would not have been possible without your prayers for us. During the week leading up to the training, the devil was working extra hard on both sides of the Atlantic to keep the training from taking place. He knows how important it is for people to be able to read and understand their Bibles, and he would prefer it if the people in Chad remain in darkness. Praise the Lord for allowing the training to take place and to go so well! Thank you for praying!”
The Champeons
P.S. if you’re not already Connie’s friend on Facebook but would like to be, send her a friend invitation. She has a whole folder of pictures up from the workshop.
P.S.S. There is still no word on her still missing suitcases. It seems impossible that they would come back now, more than a month after they disappeared, but we still pray daily that God will work a miracle and that they will appear on our doorstep.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Shull Update
Dear Prayer Supporters,
We need your prayers more than ever. We finally heard from the Tax department this week. They do not want to work with us in any way. Even the tax accountant is frustrated and said the tax department is being unreasonable. The head of the tax department hung up on the accountant while discussing our case. This same man (Kim Nielsen) is planning to be in Ilulissat next week. We have arranged a meeting with him for this Wednesday, June 24 at 13:00 (11:00 A.M. EST). We ask as many as possible to be praying that God would move the heart of the king in our favor as He has done so many times in the past. This is a crucial moment in Baptist history for Greenland. May God be praised with the outcome.
Christopher Shull
"With God All Things Are Possible"
We need your prayers more than ever. We finally heard from the Tax department this week. They do not want to work with us in any way. Even the tax accountant is frustrated and said the tax department is being unreasonable. The head of the tax department hung up on the accountant while discussing our case. This same man (Kim Nielsen) is planning to be in Ilulissat next week. We have arranged a meeting with him for this Wednesday, June 24 at 13:00 (11:00 A.M. EST). We ask as many as possible to be praying that God would move the heart of the king in our favor as He has done so many times in the past. This is a crucial moment in Baptist history for Greenland. May God be praised with the outcome.
Christopher Shull
"With God All Things Are Possible"
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