Bob Nichols

Apr 08, 2021

Carlos Murillo

Apr 05, 2021

                        April 3, 2021       Dear Praying Friends,   We are experiencing in Europe what is called the “third wave,” a new mutated form of COVID.  Our doctor in Kyiv writes, “The pandemic is at a fever hot pitch right now in Ukraine, and Kyiv is a hotbed.  The medical community understands that it’s a very serious situation with most hospital beds full in Kyiv right now.”  Today Ukraine recorded its highest number of cases ever, 20,000, with that number expected to double in one to two weeks.  If this occurs, what will the hospitals be like then?  We are still able to meet at Living Hope Baptist Church of Kyiv, but with increased restrictions.  These restrictions, if violated, and should an attendant become sick, die, or experience other “serious consequences” can bring a prison sentence of up to eight years plus a fine.  Pray with us for wisdom as we navigate these difficult and tempestuous waters and for the pandemic to be thwarted.  Pray for the threat of death to cause souls to consider their eternal destinies.    Next week’s SBI Advanced session has been cancelled due to the pandemic.  This is the third session in a row that our graduate program has suffered.  SBI, our undergraduate program, has fared a little better holding two of its last four sessions.  Pray for our upcoming session May 10-14 and that we’ll be able to meet as planned.  Also pray as Ukraine faces not only a pandemic from within, but another plague from without.  Russia is once again amassing both troops and military arms on Ukraine’s eastern and Crimean borders.  Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov recently made threatening statements toward Ukraine.  Ukraine, NATO, and western countries believe that Russia wants to help “prop up the Separatists” in the war in Eastern Ukraine in an area called Donbass.  This war has continued since 2014, killing an estimated 14,000.    Julie and I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and yours a very blessed and joyous Easter Sunday.  Here in Ukraine, our churches follow the eastern calendar, which makes our celebration on May 2.  However, every day is a day to celebrate the greatest distinguishing factor of Christ’s accomplishment on Calvary, which boldly declares the victory He offers over death from an empty tomb.   We are comforted by this during the turbulent days in which we live.  Andrew Murray captures this thought when he writes, “The devil, darkness, and death may swagger and boast, the pangs of life will sting for a while longer, but don’t worry; the forces of evil are breathing their last.  Not to worry . . .He’s risen!”   For the glory of Christ in Ukraine and the regions beyond,   Derek and Julie

Derek Thomas

Apr 05, 2021

Arthur Lockard

Apr 05, 2021

Caleb Turner

Apr 05, 2021

Dear Churches and Friends,                                                                                           March 2021   From time to time we do activities with an ex-ranger from the US marines. He has a medical ministry in Myanmar, before was called Burma. I believe the common people prefer the name Burma. Our church was able to give his team 20 boxes of John and Romans in three different dialects for the indigenous peoples living in Myanmar. Bible Baptist Church has a small part in helping distribute Bibles, John and Romans, and tracts to the peoples of Thailand and Myanmar.  We are thankful that we have an opportunity to help his ministry and the people in Myanmar. Right now they are in a terrible civil war. Myanmar’s troubles are much greater than revealed on the news. There is also unrest in Thailand, but not the violence that Myanmar has. This month we went to a village in a nearby province. We have had many Bible studies with one of the men in the village. Our church went to his village to give food, Bibles, and tracts to the church there. In addition, we had two Bible studies. I taught one lesson and one of our men taught another lesson. It is a great opportunity for our men to teach and preach. The village church is able to give food to those in need, which helps maintain a good testimony for our Lord. Whenever we are able to give food, we try to put the main emphasis on the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. We thank you for your prayers and support. Additional Prayer List for Growth: Daet, To, Note, ToToe, Burt, Mike, Sumet, Fang, Furn and Kym Salvation of Puu’s, Note, and Furn’s family Return to Church: Tuey, Noan   Together for His service Jeff Gross Prayer Salvation: Tu, Pete, Oiy, Pai, Salvation: Daet’s Mom & Sister Learning Language & Culture Churches in Thailand Rev 19:11-12 – “And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself.” Seeds to Take Root in Hearts               

Jeff Gross

Apr 05, 2021

Takis Korianitis

Apr 05, 2021

March Update               Dear Faith Baptist Church,     Greetings from Pacific West Baptist College!   The PWBC family is always thankful for your prayers and continued financial support. Through your ministry, we are constantly reminded that we are not alone in the ministry.   Last week was the college’s spring break and the students had the privilege to rest and spend time with their family. Today, they were back from spring break and have started the second half of the semester.   The COVID cases here in BC are growing rapidly, but God is gracious and has preserved the college from this virus. Teachers and students are still able to enter the building within the implemented protocols.   Our first prayer request is that the student will do well for the remainder of this semester. Also, please pray for more students to come for training here in our Bible College.   We are also doing our best to expand our influence in many churches here in Canada, especially through online venues.   Thank you once again for your prayers and financial support. May the Lord bless your church continually as you also do the ministry for God’s glory.      Sincerely,   Sylvester Estrao Vice President Pacific West Baptist College  

Steven White

Apr 05, 2021

Seth Demarest

Apr 05, 2021

Todd Painter

Apr 05, 2021

Jerry Lantz

Apr 05, 2021

Shannon Lemmon

Apr 05, 2021

David Gibbs

Mar 25, 2021

Clint Rardin

Mar 25, 2021

Joe Merlo

Mar 25, 2021

1. Please pray for Vera's health. She has been treating high blood pressure and diabetes. She is also receiving treatment for a bacteria infection on her spine. She is to be treated for eight months for the infection to clear.    2. Please, pray also for Gideon, our son, who has tested positive with the Covid virus. He is receiving treatment under quarantine.   3. Please, pray for God's blessings upon our new outreach at Ahodwokese. We need a place for worship    4. I am going to travel with some of our Bible College students to the country side to spend the Easter helping one of our Churches (in Bodomase, Ashanti) with a revival program. Please pray for us for safety and success.   5.  Praise God with us: One of our Bible students took seriously ill at dawn and was detained in the hospital for three days. He has recovered and has been discharged.   Thanks so much  George A Dapaah   

George Dapaah

Mar 22, 2021

Kevin Wynne

Mar 22, 2021

Al Braley

Mar 22, 2021

True Hawkins

Mar 18, 2021

Dear Praying Friends,   This week, we had a very good Sunday.  We were just three shy of 200  in attendance, something we hadn't had since the beginning of December.   Of course, that is when we were running our routes.  We haven't run the routes this year since we went back to phase red, although some are coming on their own.   Our drive-in a year ago was about 150 before Covid, so to have almost  200 without the routes makes me wonder what it'll be like when we run them again.   It's just good to see people who haven't been her a while coming back.   Twenty-one states in Mexico have gone to phase yellow and Mexico City  was contemplating that this past week.  If we did that, we could have  70% capacity and would run the buses: two the first hour and two the second.  Phase green will mean things are back to normal and then we will back to  having all the routes and everyone there at the same time. I cant wait for  that day! number of tracts, after the service there were only about three or four tracts left in the tract rack.  I can't seem to keep it stocked the last few weeks. Saturday soulwinning is up and the routes  are still getting New Testaments out in their respective neighborhoods.    I believe God is going to honor our faithfulness in a great way when all  this Covid business is behind us. Thank you for your prayers, Clint Rardin

Clint Rardin

Mar 18, 2021