June Newsletter '13

Greetings,

The month of June is finally here, and this long school year has wound to a close. With the abundance of demands that come in the final weeks of school, I haven't had the chance to post many updates, and I thought I'd like to make this prayer letter a little different anyways.

So, if you'd like to read about our flag football day or graduation click the links below.
Pictures of Flag Football Day
Pictures of Graduation

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A Missionary's Letter

I've recently been reading at the end of Paul's letter to the Romans. In it he enumerates those individuals who have been a blessing to his efforts and have helping him along the way.

As a missionary supported by the church abroad I have been convicted that there must be a better way to report back to those who have sent us. Our monthly prayer letters and website give you a regular glimpse and report into our ministry, but I'd like to see if there isn't anything more we can do to involve you in what God is doing through this mission.

To that end, I would like to follow in Paul's example and send greetings to those who have helped this ministry become what it is:

Thanks to our parents and family for their unyielding support and council and love. Our sacrifice to serve the Lord is magnified most of all in our absence from your fellowship.

Thanks to Bob, Steven, Kyle, and Johnny for believing in God's call on our life and continually interceding and making all this possible.

Thanks to Jesse and Matt and their families for being the most influential in shaping my life and teaching me the love of a brother, and for being an anchor for the testimony of truth and love of the Gospel.

Thanks to Chuck, Steve, Jeff, Stephen, Lee, Lori, Jeff, Heidi, and Adam for holding the reigns and sacrificially sending and supporting us.

Thanks to the FBC Sunday School Classes. You have kept our cupboards full, and made us feel loved and apreciated.

Thanks to Dan and Wendy for seeing God's call on my life before anyone else and supporting us before there was even an "us" or a mission.

Thanks to Michael, Amy, Jason, Heather, Robert, Natalie, Lance, Pam, Jon, Jamie, and Jennifer for being our family's church.

Thanks to Sarah for always having an ear to listen and a safe place to land.

Thanks to Mike, Annie, and Debbie and their enduring friendship.

Thanks so Jerry, Jim, Mark, Meredith, Craig, Darrell, James, Jason, Bill, Michael, Julie, Delora, Mark, Jim, Michael, Angela, Dave, Jeff, Jan, Sam and all of those who have worshiped God though giving to our ministry. Your selfless giving and generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.

Thanks to Ryan and Melissa. They are the coworkers in the gospel we needed and cherish.

Thanks to Mark and Marie. They were the Lord's encouragement when we desperately needed it, and they continue to be the Lord's encouragement.

Thanks to Jim, Michelle, Drake, Ashley, Rob, Paula, Marty, Marylyn, Fred, Shelia, Bill, Barbara, Tim, Mark, Bobby, Michael, AnnMarie, Bernie, Janet, Barbara, Kim, Jennie, Paula, Ira, Dave, Lori, Mel, Connie, Steve, Lori, and so many more that I can't name you all, but you know who you are. You have been our hope and strength and our encouragement. You have been wind in our sails and a partner in sharing in the work of the Kingdom.

Thanks to Ron, Paul, Carl, Dave, and Brad and their families for their zeal for the Lord and for His work in the Caribbean.

Thanks to Wade, Donald, Dale, Julius, Jared, Harry, Garth, Gareth, Horatio, Phil, Wayne, Luc, Roscoe, Ricardo, Claudius, Carl, Rosie, and many more for being our brothers and sisters on the island. May you ever abound in the work of the Lord.

To the household of our Lord in Frisco, TX, Iron Mountain, MI, and Norton, OH we thank you for your letters of encouragement and support.

Thanks to the Lord's servants in Fort Pierce and Venice, FL. You have enabled our ministry to grow and given us many blessings.

Thanks to the Lord's servants in Cedarville, OH, and Dallas, TX for their deposit of faith and the example of integrity that has come to define our calling and efforts in the field.

To the rest unnamed but not forgotten, we thank you for your love.

It is my joy to have been connected by His grace to each of your lives, and I praise God for the unity of His Spirit in our partnership together for the advancement of His mission of making Christ known throughout the world. Many of you deserve more than the accolades I can give, but your rewards will be found given by One greater than I; it is to His face I ask you to look towards as you deepen your commitment to His call and double your efforts along with us to be found working until that glorious day arrives.
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Update

Micah is finishing up his school year and still growing and playing like a little boy should. Emily is busy all the time, much like myself, and we are both healthy though tired. The summer humidity has arrived and we are adjusting with the weather, and gearing up for a busy summer.

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Prayers and Praises

Praise the Lord for the outworking of His church to love and support us as missionaries
Praise for the end of school and another successful year
Praise for the start of team season

Pray for the start of team season
Pray for health and safety as we will be visited by 10 teams over the next 9 weeks
Pray for continued zeal amongst all those invested in the work on Eleuthera and at Windermere

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Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers and your involvement in our ministry with God's mission. To find out more about support CLICK HERE.

- Ryan Emily and Micah