We are grateful for our 24/7
ministries of literature, tracts, missions,
missionaries, Bible courses, Deaf Bible Institute,
newspaper, Internet and now the T.N.T. Institute. It is
exciting to see results from these many different ministries
which continue twenty-four hours, seven days a week. Please
visit our web site and view our new programs. We now have
one Gospel tract with follow-up in 30 different languages.
Our missionaries have been busy this
spring with foreign mission trips and meetings nationwide.
It is exciting to be a part of this frontier ministry to the
Deaf world. In 1993, after nearly 30 years of
traveling in ministry, Carlene and I returned to our
hometown. During these past fifteen years this unique
ministry has flourished far beyond our expectations. We are
grateful for a local community that responds to our
worldwide needs. We are also very grateful for the SWM team
God has put together and the many friends that we developed
during the many years of travel. To God be the glory!
It is His ministry.
Pamphlet
Ministry - Many have responded to the pamphlets
we include with each monthly letter. This letter is sent to
supporters and friends of our missionaries and ministry.
We want to be of help and a blessing in the printing
ministry to local churches and friends who support our
ministry. This month I have enclosed a pamphlet, "Letter
of Final Intent,"
that has proven to be helpful to several churches. This was
developed after research from funeral homes, financial
advisors and just plain common sense. Comment from a pastor,
"I recently conducted a funeral and the wife was at a
complete loss. She did not know any of her husband’s
financial planning. She did not know where to look for
insurance policies, savings accounts, investments, business
accounts, or the safety deposit box. I do not want to face
this problem again. Please give me a handful of the
Letter of Final Intent." Another pastor asked for
permission to reprint the pamphlet as a ministry to his
people. He stated, "Our people need this." Making final
intentions known will resolve many problems and help family
members during their time of loss. If you need more
copies, let us know or feel free to reprint the enclosed
copy for use in your ministry. (Note: The Letter
of Final Intent is not a legal will but
helpful information about your final intentions.)
Thank you for sacrificially giving
so that we can continue to "...give ourselves to the
ministry of the Word."
In "His" Name,
Ted Camp
Office Ministry Needs
1. Separate Heat & AC for "Bordean" guest
missionary room. At this time the room is controlled from
main building - $450.
2. New landscaping at office this Spring - $200
3. Repair transmission on office van -
$650 - $550
Click here to
help with any of these needs or to make a general donation.
Visit our website:
www.SilentWordMinistries.org
Recommend this newsletter to a friend!
SWM Missionaries -
April
Report
Praise Reports
Jon and Diane Barr helped to start a
new deaf ministry in Tampa, FL. Please pray for the new
workers as they develop their Sign Language skills and reach
into the Deaf community with the Gospel. Rebekah Barr
(daughter) graduated from Bob Jones University on May 3 with
a BA degree in Biblical Counseling! She will be traveling
and ministering with a Christian drama team this summer
before returning to BJU in the fall for work on her Masters
degree.
David and Vicki Bennett had a
wonderful trip back to Brazil, renewing contact with
friends and churches to whom they had previously ministered.
In this short visit, they saw several decisions; two were
specifically for Deaf ministry.
Jim and Terry Bracelin preached and
taught Sign Language in Dover, Pennsylvania. Four people
were saved. Allen Snare joined them for a Deaf Day in
Clinton, Maryland. They had a great meeting, with 35 people
in attendance, and one Deaf teenager accepting Christ as
Savior! In family news, Amanda's (daughter)
basketball team won the KCEA State Championship for
Pennsylvania. She was named to the all-tournament team!
Reed and Donna Condra ministered at
the Fantastic Saturday in Rock Hill, SC. This is one of few
meetings that has several Deaf children and teenagers. What
a blessing to be able to influence this next generation for
Christ! Reed also represented SWM at a Bible Conference in
Powell, Tennessee, and gave a ministry update at a
supporting church in Dandridge, Tennessee.
Mike Green preached for a missions
conference in Mason, Ohio, and a Deaf Sunday in Bristol,
Virginia.
Marcie Rosales has received a
blessing from visiting in several local churches for
regular services, a missions conference, and a revival. She
is also excited that her van is finally paid off!
Allen Snare recently preached a Deaf Rally in
Acworth, Georgia. One person made a salvation decision. This
makes a total of nine Deaf saved in his spring meetings.
Allen's son, Justin, is graduating
from Harvest Christian Academy for the Deaf on May 18.
Congratulations to Justin!
Paul and Rachel Strosnider had a missionary to the
Philippines recently come and challenge the Deaf church for
foreign missions. Also, Rachel is finishing another
semester of Sign Language training. She has one more year of
training before graduation.
Prayer Requests
Jon and Diane Barr will represent SWM
with a display table of ministry and Sign Language materials
at a Silent Weekend in FL. Jon will also teach several hours
of workshops there. This is a great opportunity to influence
many interpreters for Christ and to get helpful materials
into their hands.
Jim and Terry Bracelin ask for prayer
for God's wisdom and power in their upcoming meetings. They
will be conducting a Fantastic Saturday in Long Island, NY,
speaking at a Deaf Camp in Western NY, and teaching Sign
Language via satellite with Virginia Baptist College.
Mike and Kim Green will soon have a
meeting in Long Island, NY. Please pray for their safety and
for people to make decisions for the Lord. Please also
remember an unspoken prayer request for Kim's sister and
brother-in-law.
Marcie Rosales is planning her
Bolivia missions trip. The remaining need is $1,250. Your
gifts for this can be sent to SWM, designated Rosales -
Bolivia. Marcie also requests prayer for her children -
David, Ben, and Monica.
Allen Snare will be preaching for
seven weeks of Deaf Camp at the Bill Rice Ranch in
Tennessee. Please pray for this wonderful opportunity to
reach many Deaf people who have never heard the Gospel
clearly explained. He is also preparing for a September
missions trip to Africa. The need is $4,000 -
$5,000 for the trip. If the Lord would have you help,
please designate your gift to Snare - Africa.
Paul and Rachel Strosnider and Ephraim
Baptist Church for the Deaf will be celebrating the
church's third year anniversary in June. Please pray for the
planning of the special weekend and for many Deaf visitors
to attend. Please pray also for the family of Vincent
Simmons, a church member 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.
