November/December 2009
Posted by Buddy | Filed under General
Dear Praying Friends,
Do you know what it is like to hear a young couple tell you they have been convicted to rethink their vacation time? They now want to think about it as a mission trip and ministry time rather than a relaxation time. This was just one of the many joyful moments we have experienced since beginning our furlough about one month ago. We have been excited to challenge adults and young people in Bethel Baptist Church, New Port Richey, Florida; Faith Baptist Church, Taylors, South Carolina; Catawba Springs Christian Church, Apex, North Carolina; Hillsdale Baptist Church, Tampa, Florida, and Iglesia Bautista Tabernaculo, Taylors, South Carolina, to think about the great mission.
It has been a tremendous joy to minister in these churches during the past few weeks, but the truth is that each church body has ministered to us in a tremendous way as well. We have left each church even more thankful for the friendships, prayer warriors, and support that each is giving. We, too, have been challenged and encouraged through the biblical preaching we have heard since being in the US.
We have also been able to distribute many tracts, witness to numerous people, and counsel on various occasions as we spend time with these church families and with our own families.
Finally, we are thankful once again for our faithful Peruvian coworkers who continue laboring in the jungle of Peru during our absence. They continue to work toward planting Grace Baptist Church, which currently meets in our living/dining room. The church is growing, and we are hammering out the details for a building lease, which will begin when we return in March, Lord willing. The building that we plan to lease is very centrally located and is near the plaza, but needs renovation, which we estimate will cost up to $10,000. Please pray for church growth and for funds to renovate and eventually build. You can send funds to Baptist World Mission, PO Box 2149, Decatur, AL 35602 designated Fitzgerald Building Fund.
In Christ alone, Buddy, Loren, and Joseph