I Timothy 1:12 And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;
Hello from the hot Southwest!
We have entered the warmest time of the year and are eagerly awaiting the annual monsoons that typically begin in late June or early July bringing some relief in the afternoons. We saw the first large rain clouds yesterday. There isn’t any rain yet in the forecast, but we hope that changes soon.
June was an eventful month in our home and at Hualapai Baptist Church. The month began with our Men’s fellowship meeting. We had a young man visiting from the Supai Reservation (Grand Canyon) and a new doctor from the clinic in Peach Springs attend. We finished a study on Jacob and will now turn our attention to Joseph.
Also in the first week of the month, the ladies got together for a quilt class that Sherry taught. Several got together to finish some projects and listen to a quilt-themed devotional. Sherry has been teaching some quilting methods to the ladies who attend. Later in the month, the ladies got back together for their monthly Ladies Bible Study. I am very thankful for a wife that is a partner in life and in ministry.
We celebrated Father’s Day with 8 dad’s in attendance. Each was recognized with a special gift and we had fellowship meal, too. On Wednesday of that week we had another fellowship after our prayer meeting with our Watermelon Wednesday! Our people really enjoy getting together for fellowship and for Bible study. We are so thankful for the people God has giving us in this work. Its a blessing to be a part of the desire for revival that exists among our congregation.
The highlight was seeing another soul come to know Christ as a result of the ladies jail visits this month. Sherry led a young lady to Christ who is the sister of the young lady I led to Christ at the hospital last month. We desire to see these ladies grow in their faith and see God give them victory in their lives.
The month finished at church with a Patriotic Sunday. We were encouraged by a missions presentation by the Pierce family who are serving with Armed Forces Baptist Mission. One of our own deacons who served in the Marines preached in our evening service wrapping up a very good day and month at church.
We also appreciate your faithful prayers for our family. Sherry has gotten her last CT scan. We are thankful that all tests have come back good so far.
Micah has graduated and been accepted to attend the first year of Bill Rice Bible Institute in Murfreesboro, TN. He got a job to help add to his savings for college expenses. Manny is currently traveling with an ensemble for Pensacola Christian College which also helps with college costs, however, both boys will need additional funds to finish this coming school year. Please pray with us about this financial need.
Thank you again for your prayers and financial support. Your love, prayers, and giving are appreciated as we serve the Lord here on the Hualapai Reservation.
For God’s Glory
The Steve De Ford family