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  • Northward, Spring ’26

    Northward, Spring ’26

    For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.

    Romans 12: 4-5

    As we make our way north ending our 5th season journeying in faith, thoughts have turned to the excellence of the body of Christ. We saw it at Triple S Christian Ranch and again at Missionary Acres as God’s people stepped forward to use their given gifts in service for the greater good. Like ours, some parts of the body may not be as noticeable as others, but all are vital to kingdom purposes. We are reminded that our God is eternal, has a plan, and His provision and timing are perfect. We are grateful to be members of the body of Christ and able to serve the body, as so many others do, for His kingdom purposes!

    Let’s see what the Lord has been doing in these places!

    Triple S Christian Ranch: Rose Bud, AR

    Our arrival at here coincided with preparations to welcome staff and campers for the first summer sessions. What a fun and busy time! We could feel the excitement in the air.

    Fun Camp Preparations
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    While these preparations continued, we were able to help remodel bathrooms in one of the staff homes. Pipes had burst causing water damage on two floors. Scott installed fans, added insulation, hung drywall, put up shiplap, and painted. Others came in to build pocket doors, repair plumbing, and sort electrical issues. Still others came behind us to lay flooring and work on cabinetry. It is wonderful to see how God brings so many with various talents together at just the right time to accomplish such great work in His name!

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    Missionary Acres: Silva, MO

    More recently, we were able to mud, tape, sand, and paint most of the basement for one of the missionary residents. Betty taught high school to missionary children in Brazil. Ed served as a missionary carpenter at the Acres before retiring.

    Scott also helped another lifelong missionary. Ken serves as the building maintenance supervisor at the Acres. Together they worked to remodel his bathroom. They moved walls, installed a window, and replaced a shower along with a host of other related tasks.

    For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. Romans 12:4-5

    Yet we were just a small part of the body already working in this place. Residents have welcomed a record number of volunteers this last year. It was encouraging to hear that others in the  body of believers donated enough material, machinery, or money to help with the needed upkeep and renovations of such a large village. We see again that “we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.” To God be the glory! Great things He has done!

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  • Fall, 2025

    Fall, 2025

    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.

    Mudding
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    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)

    Special thanks to the Black Family!

    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

  • Opportunities to Serve and Pray

    Thank you, each one, for your prayers for this ministry and those we are privileged to work with along our journey. We are blessed to see so many answers, including safe traveling mercies!

    Triple S Christian Ranch, Rose Bud AR Please pray that the lost would be saved and that the saved would grow spiritually this year during camp. Pray also for the staff. Our hope is that all would leave camp renewed and ready to show the love of Christ to the lost in their communities.

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    Missionary Acres (MA), Silva, MO Thank you for your prayerful support of an amazing ministry providing village homes to retired missionaries, teachers, and pastors. We hear testimony of those who could afford no other place to go, who give thanks always for this beautiful campus and housing. Please be in prayer for continued funding, volunteers, and more staff to help with year-round needs. In fact, MA is looking for another full-time staff couple, who can help with computer needs in the office and with general carpentry skills around the campus.

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