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November 06, 2006
November 2006
November, 2006
As Autumn sets in, life seems to be accelerating for everyone around us. But for us, October normally means that things are winding down. Classes are ending, grades are in and graduation is upon us. We even start preparing for it in September. We look forward to a couple of weeks of break to catch up on life at home, maybe go for some extra long walks and cups of coffee downtown. Well, it looks like this year is going to be different. As Alvin was in the last month of his class, we discovered a cancerous spot on his back. The second biopsy was taken on the morning that he had a tooth removed in the afternoon. He’s fine, by the way. They got it all and left him with a two-inch scar. And after hobbling to all his appointments on a cane, he is scheduled for knee surgery (a torn meniscus) on November 3. Our brother-in-law said, “the warranty ran out.” COMING SOON! The NEW and IMPROVED ALVIN! He should be just fine, mending well in November as he has preaching assignments this month and will be attending a conference in Washington D.C.
Aside from all of the physical trauma, ministry has been pretty exciting. We had the privilege of sharing our ministry at the Crowfoot Baptist Church in Lebanon, Oregon with a most in-touch group of believers. Their enthusiasm for missions was wonderful. And on the way, we had the privilege of meeting with two students in the online Masters program, David in Portland and Boris in Salem, Oregon. It was so exciting to hear how they were using their education in ministry. David works for a mission agency that serves Latin America and Africa and Boris is a pastor of a growing Hispanic church. We were also impressed to hear from 8 students after class ended and grades were in that they appreciated and enjoyed the class on Deuteronomy. Three of them wanted even more input on their papers to better preach some of what they had studied.
God has been so good to us in the midst of all the sadness in the world. We are thankful and count it a privilege to serve Him. And it is greater privilege to train others so that they can serve Him too. We know that it would not be possible without you, our partners in the work. Thank you! And as you are supporting this partnership with prayer, here are some details you can take to the throne.
Thank you to those who have been shopping through our web site. We just received a check that allowed us to enjoy a nice dinner out.
Pray that –
- Alvin will heal completely.
- The medical bills will not be too overwhelming and that God will meet the need.
- God will bless and give wisdom as Alvin preaches in a number of churches this Fall and as Laurie teaches the Women’s Bible study at church.
- Students will communicate the lessons they have learned to their congregations and that God will bless them for their desire to be faithful to the Scriptures.
- Our continued monthly shortfall will be eliminated.
Happy Thanksgiving, Friends,
Alvin & Laurie
