Jonathan and Amy Postlewaite (Bulgaria) – updated 05/24/2023
Greetings from Bulgaria,
Here are some ways that you can be praying for our ministry in the city of Pleven and the surrounding region:
- For the last several weeks we have been doing a Bible study series called 7 Big Questions and have encouraged people to invite their unsaved friends. This week the topic will be “Is the Bible reliable?” We know of at least one person whose friend has stated that they might come. Please pray that God will use these studies to help people in our church.to know how to answer tough questions better and that unsaved people will come to learn more about what we believe.
- Next Thursday, June 1st is International Children’s Day and it is also the first day of summer break for younger elementary school children. We are going to try to organize a kids’ event in the nearby village of Turnene. Please pray that God will open doors for this event to happen and that we will be able to do more things in this village in the future.
- Pray for “P” from the village of Odurne and for his co-workers from his factory They found out last week that one co-worker unsuccessfully attempted suicide. He is in a coma at the time and is not expected to wake up. Pray that God will enable “P” and other Christians who work in that factory to be lights during this dark time. And that through them people can come to understand about the hope that is found in Jesus Christ.
Thank you so much for praying!
Please let us know if you have any questions about our ministry.
IM News – updated 05/23/2023
Here is a story and prayer request from the Postlewaites in Bulgaria.
“We had a great impromptu meeting this weekend with an American guy (a rare occurrence!) and his Bulgarian girlfriend. They live in the capital of Sofia and were visiting our seeking friend in Pleven for the day. Our friend connected them with us because the guy has been searching unsuccessfully for a place where he could purchase an English Bible. We, of course, were thrilled to share one with him! When we were leaving, we encouraged him to connect with us again if he wanted to talk more about what he reads in the Word, as talking about the Bible and helping others understand it better is one of our greatest passions. He said, ‘Well, I don’t really understand it, but I sure like just being able to have it.’ Pray with us that the Lord would indeed give him (as well as his girlfriend and our friend) a true, deep, and life-changing understanding of the Word–and of the Gospel.”
Pray for the upcoming Hanna Project’s short-term trip to Ecuador (the team leaves this Saturday). Many IM missionaries are also returning for their Stateside Assignment while many missionaries are also leaving for the field this week. Please pray for the many travels of our missionaries!
Bobby Poole (Brazil) – updated 05/15/2023
Have we made a difference? I suppose that most missionaries ask themselves this question! I started out with this question; have Geneva and I made a difference? Then it dawned on me that “making a difference did not depend just upon the missionaries, but upon our Mission Board, our Pastors and the prayer and financial warriors in our churches. So, I reworded my question, “Have we as Free Will Baptists” made a difference? Each Church, Pastors, and members of our Free Will Baptist Churches, needs to ask, “Have WE, together made a difference around the world?” Look at the fields where we as a Church have sent missionaries. The Gospel has been preached, Churches have been planted, Schools organized, Pastors trained, and, in a few cases, National missionaries have been sent out to unreached areas! Yes, in a small way, we have made a difference. Our works are still small in comparison to the needs of millions and millions of unreached people! Let us not be discouraged. Let us rejoice and praise the Lord for what has been accomplished through our Free Will Baptist Church! May we see yet greater things accomplished for our Lord’s glory!
David Aycock (Brazil) – updated 05/15/2023
GROWTH IN THE CHURCH! In the past two months we have had five decisions for Christ. Our Children and Youth ministries continue to grow. We had a high of fifty between the two ministries recently. Parents appreciate the hard work our teachers are putting into their classes on Wednesday nights and Sunday School. Two babies have been added to our church family in the last month!
51 YEARS! A gentleman rang the doorbell of the church. I didn’t recognize him at first but he was my classmate when I went to Brazilian School as a child 51 years ago! He came to church the following Wednesday and promised to return. Pray that Vicente will see his need for Christ.
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Frank and Tarri Dillon (Monck’s Corner)
Greetings in the precious, lovely name of Jesus. We do want to say we’re well on our way, the Church is moving forward with prayers and seeking the Lord.
The Lamb of God FWB Church is in prayer and visitations seeking God as we continue to make effort to watch JESUS BUILD THE HOUSE.
WE ARE OPEN TO ANY CHURCH WHO WOULD WANT US TO COME AND SHARE THIS BLESSED WORK. We desire that you would pray for this work and please ask God about financial support. We need to help support the home missions because when we become self-supportive, we can carry the funds to the next Home Mission Church plant. We love you all in Jesus’ name. For speaking engagements call or text @ 304-731-9192 or email dillonfrank44@gmail.com.
Please let us reach heaven for one another.
Neil/ Mandi Morgan (Spain)
Please continue to pray for the ministry in Villanueva de la Torre. We are continuing to get settled in our new building, and we are very grateful for those who have given to help provide seats, curtains, tables, and other necessities to assist the ministry. Please pray we will have wisdom as we plan events to reach out to this town and the surrounding areas . As the only evangelical church in the community, there are great opportunities to share God’s love.
Mirial Gainer (Japan)
Please continue to pray for me as I heal and as I continue my ministry of music at MUSC Florence.