Dear Colaborers In Christ,
“What if some did not believe? Shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect? God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar.” (Romans 3:2&3)
Thankfully, “There is no wisdom nor understanding, nor counsel against the Lord” (Prov. 21:30) so “he will laugh and have in derision” the many Cocopah Teens who recently rejected our “intolerant Gospel” and openly flaunted their vile, short-lived, decadent lifestyles. (Psalm 2:4).
Any ambiguity about the dreadful consequences of embracing false spirits and sensual relationships over the true loving Savior disappears when one considers four Cocopah deaths and four near-death hospitalizations for mostly under 40 year olds since February’s casino payout.
There is equally no doubt also as to the import of your prayers or the power of the Gospel, as all of these were saved Natives with most of their health crises coming from substance abuse prior to their conversions to Christ.
We earnestly trust this glimpse of our Lord’s recent increase will reward you in knowing your prayers are “making a difference with compassion” on some and in “helping save others with fear.” (Jude 22,23). We couldn’t be more dependent on or thankful for your sacrifices and prayers for liberty, God’s fruit, victory, and safety throughout dangerous but opportune summer ministries ( II Thess. 3:1-3).
Blessings:
● March 31st Resurrection Day celebration and Gospel witness to many.
● Neuro and Cardiac clearance for Michael’s C.D.L. renewal.
● Cocopah adults’ growth through Heritage Baptist’ winter revival.
● Five months’ work replacing the entire wood/metal floor rendered the Bluebird bus roadworthy in April.
● Small bus and 15 passenger van running beautifully for tri-weekly services.
● Edifying men’s retreat at Bill Rice West Branch Ranch April 26-27
● Adults Cheryl, Daren, and Ralph surviving pneumonia on top of kidney and liver failure.
● Glorious mission conference at Faith Baptist church in Chehalis, WA. May 15-19 after ten years of absence for both of us.
● Bro. Nick, a retired Navyman’s help with distant camps this summer.
● Engine ordered and work begun on the long distance Thomas bus.
Petitions:
● Long Term assisted care for Millie despite wondrous healing from recent falls.
● Jr. and Teen Bill Rice West Camps 360 miles away, June 17-21st and July 15-19th, 2024.
● Neighborhood Bible Time at our building, July 7th-12th, 2024.
● Apache Creek Deaf and Youth Indian Week (600 miles away) July 22nd-27th, 2024.
● Revival or salvation of Brown, Jim, May, Phillips, and Ramirez teens and families.
● Huge, chronic health needs of Brian, Edward, Lillie, Lori, and Salvador as well as Dawn’s and my asthma and cancer.
Gratefully Yours In Christ,
Michael and Dawn Veldhuis