God answers prayer
Some prayers were spoken in terms of simple desires. "Lord, it would be nice to go to the Philippines to see the work of MEBSI and participate in that ministry." We thought the door for us might be closed there, so it was more of a spoken desire than an actual request. Yet God heard us and answered.
Some prayers barely left our lips before we saw the answers. When we arrived at the airport, we discovered that our plane was delayed and we would miss our connection. "Lord," we prayed quietly, "please help us." A very helpful airline agent found another flight for us. We got our tickets and then waited in an extremely slow security line. Once again our prayer was, "Lord, please get us there in time." We passed through security and ran for the gate, arriving just in time to board. "Thank you, Lord," we breathed as we walked on.
We prayed that we might be a blessing along the way. On the very long flight across the Pacific, Charlie sat next to a man who was on his way to reunite with his wife. Charlie had the opportunity to talk with him about his faith and explain the gospel to him.
We prayed that we might be effective in our teaching. We knew that our students had learned English as a second (or even third) language and there could be a significant language barrier. For the most part, the students were responsive and enthusiastic about what they were learning. We have been invited back again, and this time the students and faculty want us to spend some time observing their ministries after the classes are over. That was another answer to prayer.
After classes and graduation were over, we headed to Manila where we were supposed to bard a bus to Baguio, a popular tourist town up in the mountains where many Filipinos escape the summer heat. We headed to the bus station but were told they were all full. "Lord, direct our steps," we prayed, when we saw that our plans were not working. Within a few hours we received a call from Pastor Livioco who told us he had managed to get us seats on the overnight bus, and we were once again on our way.
"Lord, let us be a blessing to Foundation Baptist Church," we prayed. Charlie participated in a Q&A time and I shared part of my testimony in family camp. Then on Sunday, Charlie preached in the morning service. A number of people openly responded to his message.
There were also unexpected blessings. First there was the blessing of music. I taught the college students a new song to go along with the VBS curriculum. When they got to the chorus, they broke out into four-part harmony. What a surprise and pleasure that was. Then on Easter Sunday, the church amazed us with their mini-cantata. Their music ministered deeply to our souls.
Then there was the blessing to getting to know some of God's people in the Philippines. Our hearts were bound to the Namocs and Liviocos and to others working with them. We began to understand the unique role each of them has in God's work, and we really appreciate what God is doing in and through them there.
God answers prayers - all kinds of prayers. We are grateful for the many prayers God's people prayed on our behalf because we know He answered those as well.
Thank you, God, for answering prayer.
Some prayers were spoken in terms of simple desires. "Lord, it would be nice to go to the Philippines to see the work of MEBSI and participate in that ministry." We thought the door for us might be closed there, so it was more of a spoken desire than an actual request. Yet God heard us and answered.
Some prayers barely left our lips before we saw the answers. When we arrived at the airport, we discovered that our plane was delayed and we would miss our connection. "Lord," we prayed quietly, "please help us." A very helpful airline agent found another flight for us. We got our tickets and then waited in an extremely slow security line. Once again our prayer was, "Lord, please get us there in time." We passed through security and ran for the gate, arriving just in time to board. "Thank you, Lord," we breathed as we walked on.
We prayed that we might be a blessing along the way. On the very long flight across the Pacific, Charlie sat next to a man who was on his way to reunite with his wife. Charlie had the opportunity to talk with him about his faith and explain the gospel to him.
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| Joan teaching. |
We prayed that we might be effective in our teaching. We knew that our students had learned English as a second (or even third) language and there could be a significant language barrier. For the most part, the students were responsive and enthusiastic about what they were learning. We have been invited back again, and this time the students and faculty want us to spend some time observing their ministries after the classes are over. That was another answer to prayer.
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| Charlie preaching on Easter Sunday. |
"Lord, let us be a blessing to Foundation Baptist Church," we prayed. Charlie participated in a Q&A time and I shared part of my testimony in family camp. Then on Sunday, Charlie preached in the morning service. A number of people openly responded to his message.
There were also unexpected blessings. First there was the blessing of music. I taught the college students a new song to go along with the VBS curriculum. When they got to the chorus, they broke out into four-part harmony. What a surprise and pleasure that was. Then on Easter Sunday, the church amazed us with their mini-cantata. Their music ministered deeply to our souls.
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| Charlie's class - the MEBSI faculty. |
Then there was the blessing to getting to know some of God's people in the Philippines. Our hearts were bound to the Namocs and Liviocos and to others working with them. We began to understand the unique role each of them has in God's work, and we really appreciate what God is doing in and through them there.
God answers prayers - all kinds of prayers. We are grateful for the many prayers God's people prayed on our behalf because we know He answered those as well.
Thank you, God, for answering prayer.
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