The following is from Pastor Ridon, who ministers in a closed Islamic country. He wrote the letter and translated it to English, and we only made edits to mask his identity. Please read, pray, and if you would like to help Pastor Ridon purchase a van, printer, or guitar, click here to donate. Thank you!
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Dear brothers,
Peace and grace to you! I thank the Lord for your kind hearts. I thank you for your sacrifice too.
My family and I continue to serve the Lord. We don’t have special needs. We keep praying for you and your families that you don’t have needs too. Also we pray that God gives us His grace to help each other and be good coworkers to share the Gospel. Because of your support I got married, sister could have a surgery, and we could help our parents. Also my wife continues her studies. The main thing is that your support helps me to do my ministry here in my country.
Our ministry continues to grow. Recently two men were converted to Christ. After that I said to them that their families have to follow for the fathers. One man has led his family to our church. He has a wife and two children. All family was converted to Christ. We are going to baptize them in March or April. Other man led his daughter only. She does not repent yet but she is with us now. Praise to the Lord that 5 people did join us this year. Now we have 17 people including children.
I have the great plans for next year. I would like to start a seminary. One pastor has suggested me to do it together because he has same vision. He is from another country and does not speak my language. He invited me to create a program for seminary. I did not give my answer to this pastor yet. I began to think and pray to understand God’s will. As you know it is no easy to do it here in my country. Please keep me in your prayers.
Prayer requests:
- Thanksgiving to God for this year. He has blessed us abundantly.
- Please continue to pray for the van. It is very important to have it for our ministry.
- Please pray for a printer and guitar. We visit many places so it would be good to have the guitar.
- Please pray for my family. As you know my sister had the surgery so she needs you prayer for her health. Also pray for good health of my wife and parents.
Thank you again for your great help and support of our ministry.
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| There are wise men came from the East. On December, 25 we have demonstrated the performance of Christmas. The all adults were involved for this performance. It was very interesting. |
