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Christ Who died that we might live. May the excitement of Christ's birth a^d the confidence of
Salvation through his death be yours at this t)."-e of the year. God has graciously carried us through the yeaar I98U a^d Is tra
velling with us on our Journey this year 1985. Bb do not know vha.t the future holds for us but it's alright for God holds the future
At this time I hereby express our whole-heart gratitude to you for your love, concern afjd sharing In our ministry here In Jamaloao We certainly appreciate all that you have been doing for us. "By this shall all men icnow that you are my dlsclr'les if you have love
one to another#"
There are good signs shown by many of our brethren here as the' make re-committment of their lives to the Lord's service. A new Int
terest a^i^d desire presently exist among some young people of the
Glover Hill area - Ka;jtin#l to walk with the Lord; no effort will be
spared to see their effort materialized. The devil does not like this, but God is Ir. the midst of us therefore we will not fearo
still ripe unto harvest, but the labourers are few." Kore a^d mere
there is the n?--d for loyal and dedicated soldiers. The search for material success has reallycaused mariy believers to become cold to
the Lord's work, therefore Joining the army of the unsaved. With
Brethren, our love for you continue to grow. >/e share with vou
1985, one in which you n-py experience gre?t harvest of souls. V.^j
Examr^les:
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In His
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May 8, I985
Greetings In the sweet a^id Holy ^ame of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ* May Graae, mercy and peace be multiplied unto you as
you continue to work for Hlmo
At this time I
committed to Him against the day of evil. There Is sign of growth, especially at the Glover Hill Church of Christ, Since the beginning
of this year flftee^ persons have beeQ baptized into Christ. Among
them was our son, Mark. Most of the others are teen-agers. them is from the Methodist Church of
can bring of them bavk into captivity. With that we realize that there is no time for idle scornilig for those who are servants of the Lord, leally, from the beginning of the yea? a number of our bre thren had committed their lives for greater service with the Lord*
It ca^ be seen that with such sacrifice the Lord is well pleased. Please pray with a|^d for us especially at this time when the devil is
as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
Although my ministry is basically shared with four congregations, X-flnd 4^ ve3?y difficxilt to work effectively among so many in a spe clal ooncer,trated way. More time is therefore spent with the Clover
Hill a^ Beecher Town churchesf^, respectively. The Glaremont church, already weak, lost another deacon w^o went to be with the Lord, recent ly. At present, a young brother from the states, Kansas, is giving some assistance there but he is also he Iping at another cof^gregation*
He will be leaving baek for the states later in this month. bee^ in the Island since January. He has
using this opportunity and ask you to pray for Samuel Pottinger, an elder of the Clover Hill church and Hazel Campbell wife of another
elder of the church; both of them are ill.
The Pedro River Church that I also help is struggling ^n. A dea con who carries on the work is not enjoying the best of hesSlth. Please remember him in your prayers. His name is George Lawre|^ce. I am also
am glad for the confidence you have in us. I am grateful for the New Castle Church of Christ with brother Kenneth Dlmett who is doinfl: a
wonderful work on our behalf.
churches. Most recent requests met; used Bibles and used Hymn-books. To those brethren who give personal help to us in the family, we thank
Bemands increase as the children are growing, so
We are grat.efull to all the brethren and friends from the various churches who made and are making continual contribution to us and the
Thanks very much, agaim and may God richly bless youtss^all.
Yours for Christ A souls
Your letter of a month ago was received safely by me. the brethren are keeping very well.
The
check was received safely also. Thanks very much for everything. Please accept greetings in Jesus name. 1 hope that you and
I can say that those in my
family circle are-keeping well. On behalf of the church my family and myself I am saying a
to you.
time and then other things slipped right into the plan. Piease note that it is not-willful neglect. I am also a
little more involved with some young people in the Gloves Hill
Church. We had an addition of fourteen since January. I find
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