November 2005

Friend Day
This year instead of our regular church anniversary service, we decided to have “Friend Day” and challenge our people to invite as many people as possible. We also asked you to pray for this outreach and, praise the Lord, there were nine first time visitors as well as others that had not attended for a while. Our special speaker, fellow missionary David Homer, brought a simple salvation message, and although no one openly responded to the invitation, we can rest in the fact that everyone clearly heard the gospel presented to them. We hope that at least some will remember what they heard and the Holy Spirit will bring conviction in their hearts.

Updates
Judy Leo continues to be faithful and has completed her basic discipleship lessons. She really desires for her husband to accept Christ as his Savior so they can have a good Christian home for their two children. Please pray that she will have wisdom and patience as a good testimony and that her husband's indifference won't cause her to become discouraged.

Cecilia Tang, was saved in October and, although starting well, has not been as faithful lately. “Things” have come up to keep her from attending, and friends who were coming with her but showed no spiritual interest have decided not to come back. Pray that we will have wisdom to help her, and that she will have a spiritual hunger that will overcome these hindrances.

John and Candy Hsie, teenagers at Daya Bible Baptist Church , finally received permission from their parents to be baptized. While we thank the Lord for this, there are still many other teens whose parents have not yet consented and really need your prayers.

Christmas Preparations
With “Friend Day” behind us, everyone has been working hard preparing for our next major activity – the Christmas Celebration Service. Decorations are up and flyers and tracts are being prepared for distribution. We know that you are also preparing for Christmas activities and so we will join you in prayer that souls may be reached for Christ around the world. After all, that is the real meaning of Christmas! We also hope that you have a blessing-filled Christmas with family and friends.