It has been a challenge to our heart to watch the Lord work in lives. Rejoice with us as we rehearse for you just a few of His many blessings.
Our last trip to Nuiqsut was different than other trips into Eskimo villages in the Arctic. It seemed very much like an un-religious village. The oil companies give large royalties to these native folk, and that might be a factor. Nonetheless, 6 souls received Christ! Others rededicated their lives to our Lord, and received the men from NC well.
Our next trip for Operation Saturation will be this Monday (July 7th). We are praying for good flying weather and receptive hearts to God’s Word.
We have replaced several parts on the twin engine airplane and believe we have solved the “stutter” in the left engine. July fifth is a full day of flying cris-cross across this large state, and over numerous mountain ranges. Please pray for safety.
Our services have been well attended at Manley. This weekend will be a busy one. We wish we could enjoy the weekend with you folks. But there will be time enough in eternity! Right now, it’s time to work!
Speaking of work, the paperwork is ready for closing on the larger hanger on the international airport. We’ll have to wait until we get back from Bible distribution in the Arctic to sign. But, then we will be readying for winter.
Bro. Dave Youngblood and his dear wife and family have joined our team on a volunteer basis. What a blessing this has been! Their hearts desire is to take the online store and distribution ministry on and grow it! Praise the Lord. Put yourself in the missionary shoes who live in the Bush. All prices go up, but you have no means to raise your support. This innovative ministry cuts the cost of living in the Bush for missionaries! Please pray for the Youngblood family as they grow into this new role. And thank you who prayed that the Lord would send us some help!
More later!
Bro. Earl
Blessings & Battles 06/17/2008
Blessing and Battles
We’d like to share blessings from this weekend. Our Lord gave us a special day this Sunday (6-16-08). We had the largest attendance that I know of at Manley. Many churches would blush if they had 26 attend the Sunday morning service, but for us, it was a “packed house”! It also represents about 50% of the population of our community! I guess it is all perspective. We were glad to share God’s Word with the 3-5 who were faithful through the winter, but it is indeed a blessing to see our number gradually increase as we visit house to house.
We also were encouraged to have, what we were told was, the first ever scriptural baptism in Manley. Two teens trusted Christ at Bible camp, and one of the teen’s mother had never been baptized after salvation. Now the place where Earl baptized them was especially nice. Remember the name of the village? Manley HOT SPRINGS. We were able to use the hot springs and the tubs were in a green house with all kinds of flowers and grapes hanging around. What a joy it was for all! Thank you Lord! Check out some pictures at: http://missionaircare.org/site/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=1070
There are some battles we are facing though. Would you please pray for the aviation side of the ministry? The twin engine is plagued with “little” problems that has the potential of grounding us for the rest of the summer. We have committed not to go into debt paying for parts on the credit card, but we are in a tight pinch. Like everyone, our heating oil has gone up 300%, car gas 200%, and we have had to park our diesel truck because of the cost of that fuel. We drive to Manley (3 ½ hrs vs. 30 minutes flying) because of the cost of fuel. All this has tapped our work fund for the plane. We need an electric fuel pump ($1250), an engine driven fuel pump repaired ($800 est.) and we just paid for a fuel servo ($1500)! Would you join us in prayer, that our Lord will keep this plane from breaking down, and that He will provide the funds for these flight safety matters? He is working. He prompted one of the missionaries we serve to donate $1000 towards the repairs. What a humbling experience, but we need more humbling too.
You folks are a blessing. Thank you for your friendship. Thank you for your prayers.
Bro. Earl
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