The Journey South
Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.
Philippians 4:4
Let’s rejoice in the Lord together as we share of His goodness! Summer’s end saw us beginning our journey south for winter. Scribner, NE was our first stop and Missionary Acres, Silva, MO, our second.
We spent two weeks in Scribner renovating a church built in 1902, an old church with a new name, Gospel Light Baptist Church.
Our task was to replace the sanctuary subfloor. Scott was able to complete this job all the while battling a bout of influenza b.
Once again, we experienced the sufficiency of our Lord’s grace, and His strength made perfect in weakness, (2 Corinthians 12:9) and we rejoiced in His goodness.
Please continue in prayer for this young church, its growth, and the renovations needed moving forward.
Missionary Acres, Silva, MO, was our next stop on our way south. Last year residents shared several prayer requests. They needed help, both financially and physically. The campus is wonderfully large but too much for the current staff to handle alone.
Upon our return there, we were excited to see the Lord working in this place! Last fall, Scott applied mud and tape to ceilings in a home under construction for a newly retired missionary couple. We arrived on campus this year expecting to continue where he left off and to supply the materials needed to do so. Yet we were glad to find the supplies already donated and the sheet rock hung, ready for the application of mud and tape. That is what Scott did. He applied tape, mud, and sanded the walls of this 1,700 square foot home. The walls were ready for painting when we left.
That is not all God had done! Not only had He supplied the funding to buy all needed for readying the walls to paint, but He supplied workers, both staff and volunteers. A young family raised funds for full time missionary service at MA, and the benefit of their service is already clear. Staff also reported an increase in the number of volunteers this year exceeding pre-COVID years! Praise the Lord!
The Black family, friends who also volunteer around the country, expanded their services to MA as well. They painted rooms that are now ready for housing either church groups or larger families while volunteering. What a mighty God we serve! He is faithful to supply all our need according to His riches in glory! (Philippians 4:19)
Prayers are being answered, and we look forward to what the Lord has planned next year for these retired missionaries. For example, the search for a pastor to lead the campus church is ongoing. Please continue in prayer for this amazing ministry opportunity and for God’s continued provision of help both physically and financially at the Acres. Click here for specific opportunities to serve and pray. MA Needs
If you would like more information about becoming a resident of Missionary Acres, click here: MA Residency