March, 2008
Dear Friends,
"For God is not
unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love,
which ye have shewed toward his name,
in that ye have ministered to the saints, and
do minister"
--Hebrews 6:10.
Thank you for ministering to us
so that we can
minister to others.
It seems that the changing economy has
become the number one priority in America today. Everyone is
conscious of the daily gas prices and the unpredictable stock
market. As I write this letter, the cost of gas here in Trenton
is $3.23 per gallon. I remember when I was dating my wife,
Carlene, gas was only 25 cents per gallon. I am sure that the
changing economy has affected you and your church, as
it has also affected missionaries and ministries. At a time when
missionaries are needed the most, some churches, because of the
economy, are cutting their missionary budget. I would like to
make a suggestion for churches and supporters to rethink
their mission program due to the changing economy. I have
noticed that some churches and supporters are adding a
monthly percent increase to all their
faithful missionaries. Others are sending one-time
gifts. It is sad that some faithful missionaries, who at
one time had their support, are needing to leave their present
ministries and field to return to deputation. Realize
that most foreign missionaries are not able to
return home to raise more needed support. This is a
present problem that few missionaries and ministries in the
past had to face. Pray for Godly wisdom to invest your
support wisely where it is most needed.
Each year it seems that SWM is more blessed
than the year before. As we closed 2007 with 944 professions of
salvation and many new evangelism programs, I just could not see
how the Lord could bless us more this year. Well, it was
exciting to see the first convert in 2008. Then slowly
more and more results have come in from our varied 24/7
ministries. The ministry has reached far beyond our
expectations. We humbly bow our heads and hearts to give God the
glory for the "great things He hath done." We are also very
grateful for you who support our ministry and missionaries. You
are ministering to and investing in us so that we can minister
to and invest in others. Thank you!
We have received many compliments concerning
our monthly pamphlet "stuffers." One pastor stated, "I
look forward to receiving your monthly pamphlets. I use them in
many different ways." Our stuffer this month is "Learn to be
Content" and "Four No-No’s." If you need more for your
ministry, let us know.
Thank you for giving so that we can
"Give ourselves to the ministry of the
Word."
Ted Camp, Founder
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www.SilentWordMinistries.org
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SWM Missionaries - March
Report
Praise Reports
Jon and Diane Barr
have conducted
three Fantastic Saturdays already this year. In
Central Florida 6 people made salvation decisions. One
more was saved in the Trenton, GA, meeting. Thirty-two
people braved the snow and ice to come to their first Fantastic
Saturday in Huntington, WV. Many good decisions.
David Bennett
had many doors of opportunity
open to him on his recent missions trip to India and Nepal.
His heart and the hearts of several nationals with him were
touched with the needs of Deaf people there. Four Deaf people
were saved on this trip, many hearing committed to be involved
in Deaf ministry, and some Nepalese Sign Language was
recorded to help in training workers.
Jim and Terry Bracelin
had a wonderful D-Day in Frederica, DE. There was a great
spirit among the 45 who came to this first-time meeting.
They are currently teaching a Sign Language class and preparing
for a Deaf Rally in Hanover, PA.
Reed and Donna Condra
- Reed has been working especially on writing and teaching
materials for the Old and New Testament Survey classes to
be offered in the T.N.T. (Teaching and Training Institute).
Marcie Rosales
and Cathy Harrison have
befriended and shared the Gospel with several owners of
Hispanic businesses. They have distributed tracts to many
Hispanics in their area.
Allen Snare
had a good meeting with Ronnie Rice in the Bahamas. Four
made salvation professions. He also preached for a Deaf
Rally in NC where three were saved, and preached and
taught in the Fantastic Saturday in WV.
Paul and Rachel
Strosnider are praising the Lord
for a new house for them! They are moving this month.
Bill and Eleanor Towner
report 3 saved already
this year through the Deaf Bible Institute. Also pray for Bill
as he just got news of the death of his brother in
Florida. He is now traveling to Florida for the services.
Prayer Requests
Jon Barr is currently in the Ukraine,
preaching for a Deaf Bible Conference. Please pray for people to
become stronger Christians and to continue with the decisions
they make. Pray for upcoming Fantastic Saturdays in AZ, CA, and
SC. Please also continue to pray for Jon and his family in the
home going of Jon's dad and the care of his mom.
Jim and Terry Bracelin
will be conducting a Deaf Rally in Newark, NJ,
and teaching a Sign Language class in Dover, PA. Pray for the
Lord to work in the hearts of Deaf people they meet in both
areas.
Reed and Donna Condra
had a recent visit from their son,
Ben, who was home for a week from Marine training in California.
He will be shipping out to Iraq very soon.
Marcie Rosales
uses
her nursing skills to supplement her income until she becomes
fully supported. She recently moved to a new position
with a hospital in Chattanooga, TN. This work with hospice and
home health allows her to work with the physical, emotional,
family, and spiritual needs of her patients. Because of the
move, she will make only one missions trip this year - to
Bolivia. The need for this trip is $1500.
Allen Snare
will
soon be preaching for a Deaf Rally in GA and a Deaf Day in MD.
He is also making his plans for a Mission Survey Trip to Africa
in September. There he will be helping a missionary to the Deaf,
preaching in Deaf schools and seminars, and helping determine
the need for Deaf ministries in Africa. $4,000 - $5000 is
needed for this mission trip. Please pray for this need.
Paul and Rachel Strosnider
request prayer for the family of a church member,
Joan, who recently passed away.
SWM Missionaries needing more support:
Jon Barr, David Bennett, Jim Bracelin, Nicole Condra, Reed
Condra, Mike Green, David Harrison, Marcie Rosales, Paul
Strosnider, and Bill Towner.
