Recently, a Glad Tidings board member went to India and while there, interviewed several partners working among the unreached people. He shared the following information.
A ministry leader in Maharastra felt led to go into an area notorious for attacks by radical Hindus on Christians. Previous evangelists who'd traveled to the region had been beaten. Because of that, evangelists have since avoided the area. This leader's own pastor tried to persuade him not to go, but he responded, "During my former sinful life, I could have been killed several times due to my foolishness. God spared me. I would now count it a privilege to die for taking the Word of God to this area."
After one year of conducting Bible literacy classes in 15 villages, this evangelist has averaged 6-8 new converts to Christ in each village. Eight have been baptized.
He asks for our prayers. There is still much persecution and harassment.
This is the sort of work that we support through our financial commitment to Glad Tidings and via the pastors that have been trained and deployed as a result of our contributions. The latest trimester report from one of our many church plants contained the very good news that another 25 people have committed their souls to Christ and a total of 43 are regularly attending Bible study and worship.
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Monday, May 23, 2016
Al & Mickey Williams Praise Bulletin: May 21
PRAISE ITEMS:
MICHIGAN TRIP
Our month-long Michigan trip is nearly over. We left PA on April 26 and are scheduled to return to PA on May 24. Praise Him with us for: Safety in travel Our vehicle working well Good times of sharing about our ministry with Wycliffe Mickey’s father doing well back in PA Mickey’s health being pretty good most days on our trip Good visits with family and friends
AL’S CHURCH YOUTH GROUP REUNION
On May 13, some of Al’s former church youth group members (and the youth pastor and his wife) got together for a reunion. It was an evening filled with laughter as memories were shared of days long ago; but it was also a sobering time as we learned of the struggles and hardships some of our friends had faced during the past 40+ years. Yet, over all, we could see God’s hand at work in each of our lives and we gave Him praise.
MINI FAMILY REUNION
On May 19, we joined three of Al’s sisters and their husbands for an evening of laughter, food and fellowship. It was the first time we had all been together in many years.
SPEAKING AT CARO FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
This Sunday, May 22, we will be with the folks at Al’s home church in Caro, Michigan. Al will be speaking during Sunday School, the worship service, and the evening service. Pray for wisdom for him as he prepares, and pray that God would use us to be a blessing and an encouragement. If you’re in the area, we’d love to have you join us! The church is at 1535 W. Gilford Road the services on Sunday are at 9:30 & 11 AM and 6 PM.
MICKEY
Before we left for Michigan,I (Mickey) saw a neurosurgeon regarding numbness in my arm and pain in my neck. On May 26, I am scheduled to have an x-ray and a CT scan done. Please pray the tests will be done competently, with clear results, and an accurate interpretation, so I might get the proper care needed to alleviate the problems.
TRIP BACK TO PA
On Tuesday, May 24, we plan to drive back to PA. We would appreciate your continued prayers for safety, that our vehicle would work well, and that we would be an encouragement to folks we meet along the way.
INCREASED SUPPORT NEED
In order to reflect the rising costs of living and ministry, Wycliffe recently revised the budgets for all of its missionaries. In order to meet this new budget, Al and I need additional financial partners. We praise God for those of you who are already part of our support team and have recently sent in special one-time gifts or even increased your monthly, quarterly or yearly gifts toward our Wycliffe ministry. If you aren’t already part of our financial team but feel God prompting you to join, thank you! There are instructions below regarding how to do that. And if you aren’t financially able to help in this ministry, we do hope you will pray for us so we can continue to help our colleagues as they translate the Scriptures for the people groups in Asia.
MICHIGAN TRIP
Our month-long Michigan trip is nearly over. We left PA on April 26 and are scheduled to return to PA on May 24. Praise Him with us for: Safety in travel Our vehicle working well Good times of sharing about our ministry with Wycliffe Mickey’s father doing well back in PA Mickey’s health being pretty good most days on our trip Good visits with family and friends
AL’S CHURCH YOUTH GROUP REUNION
On May 13, some of Al’s former church youth group members (and the youth pastor and his wife) got together for a reunion. It was an evening filled with laughter as memories were shared of days long ago; but it was also a sobering time as we learned of the struggles and hardships some of our friends had faced during the past 40+ years. Yet, over all, we could see God’s hand at work in each of our lives and we gave Him praise.
MINI FAMILY REUNION
On May 19, we joined three of Al’s sisters and their husbands for an evening of laughter, food and fellowship. It was the first time we had all been together in many years.
SPEAKING AT CARO FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
This Sunday, May 22, we will be with the folks at Al’s home church in Caro, Michigan. Al will be speaking during Sunday School, the worship service, and the evening service. Pray for wisdom for him as he prepares, and pray that God would use us to be a blessing and an encouragement. If you’re in the area, we’d love to have you join us! The church is at 1535 W. Gilford Road the services on Sunday are at 9:30 & 11 AM and 6 PM.
MICKEY
Before we left for Michigan,I (Mickey) saw a neurosurgeon regarding numbness in my arm and pain in my neck. On May 26, I am scheduled to have an x-ray and a CT scan done. Please pray the tests will be done competently, with clear results, and an accurate interpretation, so I might get the proper care needed to alleviate the problems.
TRIP BACK TO PA
On Tuesday, May 24, we plan to drive back to PA. We would appreciate your continued prayers for safety, that our vehicle would work well, and that we would be an encouragement to folks we meet along the way.
INCREASED SUPPORT NEED
In order to reflect the rising costs of living and ministry, Wycliffe recently revised the budgets for all of its missionaries. In order to meet this new budget, Al and I need additional financial partners. We praise God for those of you who are already part of our support team and have recently sent in special one-time gifts or even increased your monthly, quarterly or yearly gifts toward our Wycliffe ministry. If you aren’t already part of our financial team but feel God prompting you to join, thank you! There are instructions below regarding how to do that. And if you aren’t financially able to help in this ministry, we do hope you will pray for us so we can continue to help our colleagues as they translate the Scriptures for the people groups in Asia.
Send a Romanian Youth to Summer Camp
As you know, we are looking for sponsors to help with the project of summer camp this summer. We'd like to take youth again who are
curious about their future, and ready to listen to what God has to say about it. We have currently 29 sponsorships for these youth, and are looking for 36 more, for a total of 65. These youth are from the Casa Ray, Elena Doamna & Ion Creanga Orphanages, and villages of Garcina Negresti, and from our church. The camp is in the mountains 2 hrs north of us, and the theme will be "God Cares for You."
Last week, there was a youth evangelism in our town and to our surprise, 95 youth attended. It was put on by Luis Palau team of evangelists and hosted by the Christian churches. Lucian went along with some youth we know, and was available for discussions during the event. Some were only slightly interested, but some were listening and had some questions. This shows the need this generation has for social activity, and curiosity some have in learning about God. We pray this camp can meet the needs as well, providing answers and some support.
If you are interested in getting involved with camp, please send your $120 donation by June 15 to:
My Brother's Keeper
PO Box 11 Roxbury, PA 17251
Please write "Avadanei Summer Camp 2016" on memo line.
-Becca Avadanei
Last week, there was a youth evangelism in our town and to our surprise, 95 youth attended. It was put on by Luis Palau team of evangelists and hosted by the Christian churches. Lucian went along with some youth we know, and was available for discussions during the event. Some were only slightly interested, but some were listening and had some questions. This shows the need this generation has for social activity, and curiosity some have in learning about God. We pray this camp can meet the needs as well, providing answers and some support.
If you are interested in getting involved with camp, please send your $120 donation by June 15 to:
My Brother's Keeper
PO Box 11 Roxbury, PA 17251
Please write "Avadanei Summer Camp 2016" on memo line.
-Becca Avadanei
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