May Update

May Prayer Letter,

A month of adventure, a month of mourning, a month to remember.  As we closed out the month of April we have so much to reflect upon and we want to share with you a brief summary of that.

A Month of Adventure:

Most of you are aware that March was a pretty busy month for us in presenting our ministry and making some great contacts.  We as a family were truly blessed!  As we approached April we began making connections with new contacts and sharing our burden for the people of Paraguay.  What a blessing to be able to set up a few appointments for the coming months and gain some wonderful prayer partners throughout the month. 

We had the blessing of traveling to University Place, WA and sharing our ministry with the people of First Baptist Church.  Very thankful for their encouraging words and many who became interested in our ministry.  Pastor McClain and wife were also very encouraging to us as they too once served in foreign missions.  It was great to hear some of their testimony and we look forward to furthering this relationship. 

Many of you are aware that we as a family began to pray in February to be at 20% of monthly support by the end of May.  In March we reached that 20% marker and so we set out a new goal.  We began praying to reach 25% by the end of May and to date we are at 25% in monthly support partners.  We are so blessed and encouraged to have many faithful brothers and sisters in Christ come along side us in supporting our ministry.  We are also greatly encouraged by those who have dedicated to praying for our ministry as well. 

A Month of Mourning:

As many of you know Kathleen’s Dad, William Fowler, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on April 22^nd.  William Fowler was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ, who has left a great impact on many lives of family and friends alike.  As we reflect on the life of Dad we have so much to be thankful for and looking head we have so much to rejoice in. 

“That wasn’t a mistake, that was jazz”

William Fowler (Dad)

We appreciate your continued prayers as the family heals through this loss.   

A Month to Remember:

Making markers in our lives is a necessity as we make strides forward in ministry service.  April brought with it new friends, new perspective, and new markers to strive for. 

So thankful for Steve and Amy Kliewer who were such gracious hosts while in University Place.  They loved on our girls and made a great impact on our hearts.  As God blesses us with new friendships we know that we won’t be able to mention each one of them, we want to recognize how God is using some of His servants in our lives. 

We have been reading through a daily devotional on missionaries who have suffered for the cause of Christ.  James O. Fraser is a missionary I have never studied out before.  He emphasized the great need for prayer warriors for the ministry he was called to.  We ask people to pray for us, but we don’t hold people accountable for that.  Fraser looked for ways to hold people accountable knowing that prayer was a vital lifeline for successful ministry.  So let us ask you, will you pray for our ministry?  Will you dedicate that during your quiet time with the Lord to pray for us daily or weekly?  Will you email us and let us know that you are praying for us? 

God continues to do great things and challenges us to “walk by faith” regularly.  Thank you for being part of our team, for encouraging us along the way, and for your willingness to faithfully serve the Lord. 

“Solid, lasting missionary work is done on our knees”

Missionary James O. Fraser

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