September 2008
Dear Supporters:
We just completed our annual "Mission
Retreat." This is an annual event when all our people
come together for fellowship, learning and planning for the
future. In one of our sessions we learned the value
of "Building a Network of Friends and Supporters."
There are times that certain people connect
for a lifetime. God also favors us with seasonal friends
who were and will be "there" to share in our lives.
We may not see one another often but we remain friends
because we shared a special moment together. Who are your
seasonal friends? Recognize and be grateful for your friends
and supporters who make your ministry possible. Build a
network of friends. Stay in contact with them. Who are
you network friends? At one time, Paul said, "Only
Luke is with me" (II Timothy 4:11). Who are your
Lukes? I often state that everyone needs three
special friends: 1. A Paul as a mentor.
2. A Luke who is always with you. 3.
A Timothy in whom you can invest your life.
One of your most valuable assets is your network
friends. Your network of friends will be "there" when
you need them and you will be "there" when they need
you. God gives you a network of friends just when and
as you need them.
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Build a
Network of Friends
1.
Identify your network friends.
2. Make a list of them.
3. Stay connected with them.
4. Be grateful for them.
5. Review your list from time to
time.
6. Pray for them.
7. Make contact with them.
It is God’s program to use people
to help people. Be grateful for friends
who make your ministry possible. Remember, God’s
only interest is people. Don’t love things
but love people.
You are a vital and valuable part
of our network of friends. Thank you for giving so
that we can give ourselves to the ministry of the
Word... especially to the Deaf.
When you connect with people,
They will connect with you.
It seems it always takes a crisis
in this frail life of ours to make us reach out for
each other and see who our friends really are.
-- JoAnn Whitaker
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Fall brings our Fantastic
Saturdays and D-Days. Pray especially for Jon Barr
and Jim Bracelin as they conduct these needed
meetings in several major cities. Our missionaries
are also busy with their fall meetings and mission trips.
(Review below). They are worthy of your prayers and support.
SWM Office Need: New master
computer for Ted Camp. Present computer not sufficient
with memory to meet current needs. Need $550 - Please
designate gift for SWM Office Computer.
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Ted Camp Health Report -
I have been diagnosed with early prostate
cancer. Several tests confirmed that it is
confined within the prostate. I am scheduled for
robotic surgery on Thursday, September 4,
at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga,
Tennessee. My surgeon, Dr. Foley, has
performed 147 prostate robotic operations. Most
patients return home in two days. Hopefully, in a
few weeks, I should be active again at the
office. You will be advised of my progress in
our next letter. Thanks for your cares and prayers.
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In His Name,
Ted Camp, Founder
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Report
Praise Reports
Jon and Diane Barr praise the Lord
for the funds received for a new video projector! It will
soon be in use in the fall meetings. Thanks to those who
gave. Also, Rebekah reports three people saved through her
team’s drama presentations this summer.
The Barrs, Bracelins, Greens, and
Bruce and Vicki Kelly (SWM Team Members) preached and
taught for the NE Deaf Bible Conference and ASLI in New
York. Eleven campers professed salvation, and many other
decisions were made. Much instruction was also given
to Deaf workers to aid them in improving their ministry with
the Deaf.
David and Vicki Bennett praise the
Lord for a successful and encouraging SWM International
Board meeting. David also recently finished preaching a DVD
series for the Deaf on the Doctrine of Angels.
Jim and Terry Bracelin and Mike
and Kim Green preached for a Deaf Revival and a Deaf Day
in Massachusetts. One Deaf boy got assurance of his
salvation. The Greens enjoyed ministering with the Bracelins
in the Northeast where they found several open doors
of opportunity.
David and Cathy Harrison report a
wonderful trip to Vancouver, British Columbia, for a
Congress on Hearing Loss. A highlight of the trip was
David’s leading a man to the Lord while watching a game of
cricket. While there David also conducted a witnessing
seminar in a Baptist church.
Marcie Rosales and Cathy Harrison
led five people to the Lord recently through
personal evangelism on the streets and in people’s
homes.
Allen Snare reports sixteen
more saved through weeks 4 and 5 of summer Deaf camps at the
Bill Rice Ranch!
Paul and Rachel Strosnider praise the Lord for
Larry’s salvation. Pray now for spiritual growth in his new
life as a Christian.
Prayer Requests
Jon and Diane Barr
will conduct a Deaf Bible Weekend in San Antonio, Texas.
Please pray for many Deaf to come out for the meetings and
to respond to the preaching. The fall Fantastic Saturdays
also start in September, with the first one being in the
Atlanta area.
David and Vicki Bennett will soon be
representing SWMI in several Bible colleges. There they will
challenge students with the need of reaching Deaf people
worldwide. David is also planning missions trips to South
Africa, India, Nepal, and the 2009 Deaf Olympics in
Taiwan. Please pray for decisions being made, finances
needed, other team members to join, and hearts of people
there to be prepared to receive the Gospel.
Mike and Kim Green will soon be
preaching for a Deaf revival in Wisconsin and a Deaf Rally
in Pennsylvania. Plans are also being made for a January
missions trip to Trinidad. Also, Mike and
Kim’s van now has over 245,000 miles on it. They are raising
funds for a reliable vehicle for ministry travel.
Please designate gifts - Green’s Van.
David and Cathy Harrison will teach
more Lip Reading sessions in September.
Allen Snare’s South Africa trip has
been rescheduled to 2009. Please continue to pray
for, and considering giving to, the needed funds for this
trip ($4,000 - $5,000). Allen also has several other
foreign missions trips planned for 2009.
Paul and Rachel Strosnider request
prayer for wisdom in buying a house.
SWM is in need of someone to help
with filming and editing videos. Please pray
for the right person or missionary to come and help.
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.
"Because of your prayers
and support, Silent Word Missionaries
are committed to
ministering to the Deaf on your behalf."
