GRANDCHILD # 21

KNAPP E-NEWS
APRIL, 2009

HARVEST TIME

Spring time is a busy season for us, it seems. It is a bit like harvest time to a farmer. We have been very involved with missions related events including conferences, meal events, and many, many one-on-one presentations. God has really been answering your prayers for us in relation to opening up new contacts for NTM missions presentations. It has been GREAT meeting so many people in Arizona who have a heart for tribal church planting.

SPECIAL NTM EVENTS

It was our privilege to visit the aviation training center here in Arizona for NTM. NTMA is located in McNeal, Arizona in southern AZ. We were refreshed and encouraged at what God is doing there. You can learn more at; www.ntm.org/ntma

Another thrilling event was a special NTM emphasis evening at the church we attend here in Mesa. Gracia Burnham was a special speaker and a presentation of the new expansion of the training center of NTM in Missouri was enjoyed by all. Over 500 people heard the importance of this necessary construction investment for the future of NTM missionary expansion in over 100 unreached people groups. Please consider participating. www.ntm.org/train

Please take a minute to read the latest on the new building.

http://www.ntm.org/magazine/8904

FAMILY NEWS

Aaron and Kim Knapp, who serve with NTM in Mexico, came to visit us for over a month while waiting for their 3rd son to be born. Isaac arrived via an emergency c- section as a miracle baby. We had a lot of fun while they were here. III John 4 www.ntm.org/aaron_knapp
As always, you are welcome to go to our family blog to catch the updates via pictures of our family activities; http://davidandjudithknapp.blogspot.com
HOW’S OUR TRIP COMING?

Our trip to New guinea has been postponed till later in the summer. Thanks to those who have given toward this important mission assignment. We need about $4000 more to make it happen. http://ntm.org/david-knapp/give

DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know that you can give “stuff” to our ministry like cars, boats, tractors, land, jewelry, etc.??? Simply go to this web page and the process can begin. You simply designate it for our ministry.

http://www.creativegivingsolutions.com/?pid=98&org_id=732007938

SO WHAT ABOUT THE BUDGET?

It is true that the economy decline has hit us all. Thanks for praying. However, what are some things that we each can do?
This list of BENEFITS OF DIFFICLUT ECONOMIC TIMES is adapted by Dr. Don Orvis. www.face.org

1. Count our blessings (Prov. 10:6; Gen. 49:25)
2. Trust the Lord (Ps. 115:9; 56:11)
3. Rejoice rather than fearing and panicking (Ps. 35:9; Phil. 1:18; 4:4)
4. Renewal of prayer (Phil. 4:19; II Cor. 8:10; Prov. 11:2; Eph. 4:32; I Thess. 5:16)
5. Ministry collaboration and hospitality (Rom. 12:13)
6. Renewal of work ethic (II Cor. 8:1-7; Rom. 12:4, 9; Neh. 4:5; II Cor. 9:10; I Tim. 4:8; I Thess. 4:11)
7. Renewal of simplicity and common wisdom (Prov. 4:5; I Cor. 1:l9; Ps. 19:7; Prov. 1:4; John 16:23; Rom. 5:3; Gen. 1:28-30; II Tim. 3:15; Matt. 5:13; Prov. 3:19; Gen. 1:7)
8. Honing of spiritual gifts (Eph. 4:9-16; Rom. 12:3-6; Gal. 5:13; I Cor. 12:5-7; I Tim. 4:14; II Tim. 1:6; Prov. 25:28; Col. 3:12)
9. Revival in the church (II Cor. 8)
10. Generosity (II Cor. 9:11; Luke 6:23; 12:21)

THOUGHT:
“Commitment to continuity creates emotional stability.

QUOTE:
“Remember, if people talk behind your back, it only means you are two steps ahead.” (Fannie Flag)

PROVERB:
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue. And those who love it will eat its fruit.” (Prov. 18:21 NKJV)