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The Lord is Gracious

10/31/2010

     Hello everyone! The Lord is gracious.

     Last night we received a call from Dad and Mom. They are doing well.

     Yesterday Dad finished teaching on what it means to be an Independent Fundamental Baptist. He wanted the people to really understand what the Bible says about a local church and how an Independent Fundamental Bible believing church should operate. They thank the Lord for the good response from the people. Thank you for praying. And pray that the Lord continues to build a people for His glory in the village of Owena.

     Also, please keep praying for rain. The spring that supplied water for the village is no longer high enough to fill the water pipes. Dad and Mom improvised by putting a 55 gallon drum under the guttering. They were able to collect enough water to fill some containers and the water filter. However, they are once again in need of rain. Pray that God will send showers of blessing spiritually and physically to the village of Owena and to the Eastern Highlands and Western Highlands provinces of Papua New Guinea.

      Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart. Psalm 119:2

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Some Good News!

10/18/2010

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I John chapters 1 and 2 in Pidgin and Owena languages

Greetings Everyone!

            We were able to talk with Dad and Mom on the phone on Saturday evening. They had some good news to share of the Lord’s blessings. A man named Andreas, who is from the Netherlands, was able to come and help them with their generator. The problem was not with the generator itself. The generator is strong enough to power more than one house and was wired to several houses, and there was a short in the wiring in one of those houses. After this short was bypassed, the generator worked fine. Thank the Lord. God bless you, Andreas, and thank you for being willing to help.

            The Lord has also sent three inches of rain to the Owena people. Please continue to pray as the Eastern Highlands and Western Highlands continue to experience drought and food shortage. But thank the Lord for how He has recently blessed with rain.

            God also answered prayer for Dad and Mom in that they were able to sell the water tank that could not be brought into the village.

            God has answered specific prayers in these areas, and Dad and Mom are waiting expectantly for the Lord to answer prayers in regard to the spiritual needs there among the Owena people. Dad is ready to begin teaching on what it means to be an Independent Baptist. It is his desire to show the people, from the Scriptures, how a New Testament church should function and why. Please pray for the Lord to do a mighty work among the people. God is good and God is able. Pray for tender and willing hearts.

            Thank you, everyone, for praying; and thank You, God, for answering prayer. “Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you: And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith. But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.” II Thessalonians 3:1-3

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60 Reasons to Praise the Lord

10/15/2010

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             In July of this year, Mom was able to rejoice in the Lord over her 60th spiritual birthday. She rejoiced in the wonder of it all as she shared 60 reasons why she loves the Lord. She got the idea from her sister, Ellen, who did the same on her 50th birthday. May the Lord lift up your heart as you read.
                          A PDF edition of these 60 praises is available for download on the sidebar below the newsletters.

1. He is worthy - Revelation 4:11; Psalm 18:3
2. I am fearfully and wonderfully made - Psalm 139:14
3. God gave me a godly heritage
4. God loved me when I was His enemy
5. Christ died for me when I was a sinner
6. I have been justified by His blood
      Romans 5:8-10
7. He saved me by His grace, through faith
8. Salvation is a free gift - Ephesians 2:8-10
9. I have a home in heaven - I Peter 1:4
10. He gives joy unspeakable and full of glory - I Peter 1:8
11. Christ gives life abundantly - John 10:10
12. He gives peace that passes all understanding - Philippians 4:7
13. He gives grace for every trial - II Corinthians 12:9
14. He abundantly satisfies - Psalm 36:8
15. He is King of kings, and I am His child - Revelation 17:14; John 1:12
16. He is Lord of lords, and I am His servant - Psalm 100
17. He chastens me when I go astray - Hebrews 12:6
18. He forgives all my sin - Psalm 103:3
19. He daily loads me with benefits - Psalm 68:19
20. He meets all my needs - Psalm 37:25
21. His mercy has no end. - Psalm 103:17
22. I have His Word in my own language
23. He has given me the Holy Spirit - Ephesians 1:13,14
24. He has blessed me with all spiritual blessings - Ephesians 1:3
25. I am accepted in the beloved - Ephesians 1:6
26. I can come boldly to His throne of grace in time of need - Hebrews 14:6
27. He has given me all that I need to live a godly life - II Peter 1:3
28. He has given exceeding great and precious promises - II Peter 1:4
29. He is unchangeable - James 1:17, Hebrews 13:8
30. He is the God of all comfort - II Corinthians 1:3
31. Not one word of His promises has ever failed - I Kings 8:56
32. He directs my steps - Psalm 37:23
33. Though I have often failed to trust Him and obey Him, He has never forsaken me - Psalm 9:10
34. He has allowed me the privilege of serving Him even in old age - Psalm 92:13,14
35. He gives my soul rest - Matthew 11:28-30
36. He is my Shepherd - Psalm 23:1
37. He is my defence
38. He is the rock of my strength
39. He is my refuge
        Psalm 62:6,7
40. He gave me a husband and two daughters who love the Lord
41. He gave us a caring church family
42. He has blessed us with many prayer warriors
43. He has given us family and friends who love the Lord and are an encouragement to us
44. God is righteous
45. God is holy - Psalm 145:17
46. God is good - Psalm 25:8
47. Some day I will see Him face to face - Revelation 22:3,4
48. He is my counselor - Psalm 16:7
49. I have treasure in Heaven that can never rust or be moth-eaten or be stolen - Matthew 6:20
50. The earth is full of God’s riches - Psalm 104:24
51. He thinks of me - Psalm 139:17,18
52. He knows everything about me, yet He still loves me - Psalm 139:1-6
53. God is precious - I Peter 2:6,7
54. My God is alive - Psalm 18:46
55. Because He lives, I shall live also - I John 14:9
56. God is my strength, my song, and my salvation - Isaiah 12:2
57. He has given me a new song - Psalm 40:3
58. He hears me when I pray - Psalm 116:1
59. His voice is powerful - Psalm 29
60. There is no other God who can save - Psalm 45:21,22

            Oh! then repeat the truth that never tires;
            No God is like the God my soul desires
            He at whose voice heaven trembles, even He,
            Great as He is, knows how to stoop to me
                                                     - Morning and Evening

            With a heart full of praise - Judy Young

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Blessings and Petitions

10/12/2010

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             Good day to all our praying friends. God has been good to us, and we thank Him for His blessings upon our lives.

            While Dad and Mom were shopping in the town of Goroka at the end of September, God gave them a couple of special blessings. While in town they met a man from the Netherlands named Andreas who was fairly certain that he could fix their generator. He was to fly into Owena with Dad and Mom last Thursday. Since their flight was early in the morning, they were praying that Andreas would be able to fix the generator the same day. Not only does the generator help with the ministry and with the printing of lessons and Scriptures and so forth, but it also helps run the refrigerator and allows them to use the washing machine to wash their clothes. Mom commented that the washing machine gets the clothes much cleaner than hand washing them. We look forward to Dad and Mom’s report about this situation when they call on Saturday.

            The second blessing is regarding their water tank. Dad and Mom purchased a water tank which was to be brought into Owena by helicopter, slung underneath and set in a place specifically prepared for it. However, they found out that the kind of tank they bought was not the kind that could be brought in that way on the helicopter. They would either have to wait for another company with a bigger helicopter to be in the area (not very common) or sell it. Well, a few days ago Dad got a call from someone who wanted to buy it. Praise the Lord!

            Prayer Requests

            Thank you to all who have been praying. Please don’t stop. Please keep praying for the people of Owena that God would work in their hearts and change them and build a work and a church there for His glory. Dad is planning to teach on what an Independent Baptist church is and what makes it Independent Baptist.

            Also, please be in prayer in regard to Dad’s health. While he was in Goroka, he went to see a New Tribes Mission about some red spots that had come up on his arms and legs. The doctor was not that concerned about the spots on his arms. He said they looked like some kind of allergic reaction to something he had touched.

            The spots on his leg were different. The doctor set up another appointment for Dad when he goes back out to town (around November 18th). He said the spots could be some kind of T-cell lymphoma. You can find out more information about T-cell lymphoma by visiting this web site - http://www.healthscout.com/ency/68/25/main.html .

              I (Connie) am doing OK. For the past three or four weeks, I have been experiencing some real challenges physically. Some supplements have been helping with my overall energy and stamina. Also the Vitamin D and Vitamin K have helped quite a bit in some other areas as well, particularly with my digestive system.

            On the other hand, I have been dealing with some respiratory problems. These could be related to the Vit. D intake as supplemental Vit. D3 is made from the fat of irradiated lamb’s wool (lanolin). Have also had 2 bouts of severe joint pains and (the second time) severe headaches and muscle pains along with the pain and stiffness in my neck. It has been a challenge to go shopping and do some important computer work during these times, but the Lord has given much grace and help.

            Most of my tests have come back normal, but I do have an appointment with a rheumatologist on October 26th, so please pray that God will give the doctor wisdom and give an answer to what is going on. I have prayed and also discussed things with Dad and Mom, and we all believe that if these visits to the rheumatologist do not reveal what is going on, then we will just wait and trust the Lord that His grace is sufficient in these struggles. Please pray that He will teach me the best way to glory in my infirmities, that is to bring Him glory through them. This does not come naturally for me.

             Last Sunday evening the Lord gave us a beautiful rainbow on the way to church. It was one of the most brilliant rainbows I’ve ever seen. There are two pictures of this rainbow above. One shows the rainbow as we saw it over the trees on the way to church. I don’t have a really good camera so couldn’t capture it in its true beauty. But thought I would share it nonetheless. The second picture shows it in front of (or perhaps I should say behind) the car in front of us. The rainbow was in front of us on the road, and it seemed like we followed it all the way to church. In all, it lasted about one hour.

            Thank you, everyone, for praying. May God bless you all and keep you in His wonderful care.

               Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah. Psalm 62:8

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Lewis and Judy Young

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Owena Saints to
Pray For

Apekio and Family
Apekio is full of joy over her salvation. Her husband, Daniel, was also recently saved. Praise the Lord! Please continue to pray for Apekio's children to be saved.

Devit and Family
Devit and Silvia have often ben an encouragement to Dad and Mom. Thank God for this and pray that they will remain strong in the Lord.

Doesn't Erik look very happy about his salvation?

Erik and Family
Please continue to pray for Erik and his family.

Matyu A
Matyu A was recently saved. Pray that he will grow in the Lord and become a strong servant for Jesus.

Matyu Y
Matyu Y was also recently saved. Pray that he will grow and be a good testimony for the Lord.

Erisa
Erisa is a young Christian with many questions. Thank God for her enquiring heart. And please pray for her to have a clear understanding of spiritual things and a steady growth in the Lord. Also, please pray for her husband, Anevina, to be right with the Lord and to be a leader in the home.