Deputation Update Jan - Feb

One Door Closes
As we mentioned in our last letter, the situation at El Nathan Christian Camp has changed. This once open door has now been firmly closed. The administration at the camp felt that we were taking too much time away from the camp for deputation. When I made it clear that starting a church in Flagstaff was our first priority and not working at the camp, it became evident that the relationship was not going to work out. We have been given 6 months free rent in the house we now live in after that we will be looking for a place to store our belongings and then live on the road completely.
We would appreciate your prayers in this matter as it will make it more difficult to make ends meet as the small salary we were also being paid has stopped as of January. We are hoping to find a used ultra-light travel trailer that can be pulled behind our small SUV, which is rated to pull 2300 pounds. If you know of any that would fit this category please let us know.

Back On the Deputation Road
After a couple of weeks back in Flagstaff to make necessary changes due to the El Nathan door closing, we returned to Texas. On Feb 15th we preached at Bay City Baptist Church in Bay City where Bro. Lee Watson pastors. We had the honor of kicking off their Faith Promise Emphasis Week with a sermon from Philippians 4 “The Mission of Missions.” The folks there are beginning to feel like old friends and we are looking forward to their Preachers Conference coming up in March.

We have scheduled appointments in Brownsboro, Tx., Denver, Co., Trinidad, Co., and Kountze, Tx. in the next few weeks. We also have several conferences to attend in Colorado and Texas in March as well. We have now put over 37,000 miles on our Subaru in the year that we have owned it. We have been through snow, ice, rain, fog, freezing fog and thankfully sunshine along the way always with God’s presence beside us. We have found the Lord’s churches gracious and welcoming with Missions Quarters or members homes. Only a few times have we had to stay in a hotel at our own expense. We are very thankful for the Lord’s provision and for His Churches’ hospitality.

Support So Far
Our support in January was $883.00 this is close to the 25% we think we will need to get started in Flagstaff. Our support in December was $1691.00 this amount included several churches which gave special double offerings for Christmas. We thank you so much for remembering us during the holiday season. It truly was a blessing. Without the special Christmas offering our regular support remained about the $800.00 a month level.
We are also happy to announce that Temple Baptist Church in Texas City where Rudy Rios is pastor has added us to their mission support at $100.00 a month. We know that in times like these it is very difficult to add to an already strained mission program and we thank Temple Baptist for their willingness to step out in faith with us to start a church in Flagstaff, Az.