As we close our day and begin our evening, George and I often take our old bread down to the lakeshore and feed a few fish, birds, and a growing number of turtles (and mosquitos!) in our lake. A few days of the last week we have spotted another visitor in our little lake. He at times slips his head up onto the lily pad and snatches, ever so quickly, a piece of bread. This little visitor could be up to about 5’ long and has a rather long nose. I think we actually have a little alligator in our lake! This was quite the surprise, although, if you are in Florida and have any water around, they say that it is a place for alligators to be. So now, do we quit feeding our group of turtles and fish? Ahh-what to do?!
On another front, in Mal……., Papua New Guinea. Our friends John and Christina, of whom we have previously written to you about; sent word to pray for the newly appointed elders and deacons of the growing church in their village.
“The elders from the ‘nearby’ Bis…. church are in the picture as well. These Bis…. men have committed to helping our new leaders grow in their ministries as well as in the task of discipling others. What an incredible blessing to have these brothers to ‘bridge the gap’ as we missionaries transition to an itinerant role.
There will be many challenges for these new leaders as they are tested. Pray that they will stay united, fully committed to the Truth. Pray for them in their marriages and as they lead their families. Pray that they will count the cost of following Jesus, putting aside the desires and temptations of this world for the treasures stored up for them in heaven.”
(If you want to see a picture of these men to remind you to pray for them, I’ll send one. )
This e-mail from John was really encouraging to us! We trust it will thrill your hearts too, as we watch the Spirit of God work in the lives of men to take the Gospel of Jesus Christ to those who have never heard!
Thank you so much for the part you have had in our ministry and in the ministries we bring to you in our letters. We appreciate your prayers and your support. You have been such a blessing to us.
Sincerely,
George and Linda Heckman
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