May 2020
“How excellent is They loving kindness, O God! Therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of Thy wings.” Psalm 36:7
Dear Ones in Him,
During the uncertain times we face right now with the coronavirus and the unrest in our country, we find great encouragement in the verse above. We are safe with our God. Other religions or “faiths” operate on fear, but we who have trusted Christ as our Savior, rest in His love for us and His kindness to us. How wonderful to know that, because He is faithful, we can trust Him through difficult times and always!
This year has brought other difficulties our way. In January, our dear brother-in-law, Glen Jordan, went to be with the Lord. In March, David DeFord, our very special friend and founder of our mission board, went to his heavenly home after contracting the coronavirus. Then on May 21, Bev’s 96 year-old brother, Bob Wright, went to be with his Savior. Bob was a wonderful brother who faithfully served the Lord until He was called Home. Though we sorely miss them, it is a great comfort to know we will once again be reunited with them in Heaven.
We mentioned in our last letter that we have been able to have drive-in services using a radio transmitter. We have now begun giving our folk the option of listening to the service in their car or coming inside the modular where we have folding chairs spaced a safe distance apart. Because another tribal member has contracted the virus, the Tribal Chairman has extended their stay-at-home order closure of the Reservation to non-members through the month of June. That limits our being allowed on the Reservation at this time.
The first Thursday in June, Naomi will be resuming the ladies Bible study, using the same options as we have for church services.
PRAISES:
*For the good health of our loved ones and our church family
*For the good attendance at services despite the limitations
*For our faithful supporters
PRAYER REQUESTS:
*Salvation of those on the Yavapai-Apache Nation
*Bev’s nephews, Bart and Eric, suffering with cancer
*That God might use these uncertain times to bring revival around the world
*Another couple to help in the ministry here
Thank you for praying for us and God’s work here. God bless you all.
In His Service,
Gary & Bev Messick