Dear Friends in Christ,
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\nPsalm 116:15 \u201cPrecious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.\u201d
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\nA couple of weeks ago, we received word that one of our dear friends, Carl Filer, left this old world and is now with the Lord.\u00a0 Carl and Esther have been behind us in prayer and support while we were still in Bible College preparing to serve the Lord in Arizona and have remained faithful all these years.\u00a0 They had a dairy farm in New York and were an example of serving the Lord without the title of \u201cpastor\u201d or \u201cmissionary\u201d, yet were in \u201cfull-time\u201d service as they witnessed to neighbors and fellow farmers and lived a life that put God first in their decisions and activities.
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\nThis week, Heaven received another of God\u2019s servants, Steve Fox.\u00a0 Steve pastored an Indian church down in the Phoenix area and though he was not with our mission, he was a good friend with many of our missionaries and we feel the loss even as we rejoice.
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\nPlease pray for Steve\u2019s wife, Treasa, as well as Carl\u2019s wife, Esther, as these women face the changes\u00a0 ahead and challenges of life alone after many years of marriage.\u00a0 We are so thankful for these men and their faithful examples of serving our Lord.\u00a0 For them, the work is over.\u00a0 Pray for us to leave behind the same testimony of faithfulness.
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\nWe have been praying for a pastor for the First Baptist Church in Tuba City, as well as the Navajo Fellowship Baptist Church in Page.\u00a0 The folks in Tuba City have voted on a man to come and he is to move in next month.\u00a0 June 28 will be our last week-end of filling the pulpit for them before they have a full-time pastor once again.\u00a0 Pray with us for other opportunities to preach and teach God\u2019s Word.
\nThe folks in Page are seriously considering a man at this time also, though we haven\u2019t heard that he has formally accepted that position.\u00a0 How exciting to watch God at work and see our prayers answered.\u00a0 Thank you for praying with us.
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\nWe have submitted a materials list to a sawmill in Alaska and waiting to get a price list from them.\u00a0 Pray with us for a reasonable cost and for the workers needed to continue building next summer.
\nThis week, Daniel M. stopped by as he traveled home from Bible College for a visit before spending his summer working as a counselor at a Christian camp.\u00a0\u00a0 In his first letter to the church of\u00a0 Thessalonica, Paul described them as his \u201ccrown of rejoicing\u201d (2:19) because of their service to God.\u00a0 What an encouragement to see God at work in Daniel\u2019s life; a crown of rejoicing.
\nI Thes. 2:13 \u201cFor this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.\u201d
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\nThis week, Janet fell over a garden hose and fractured one of her ankle bones.\u00a0 Thankfully, no surgery is required but she is now wearing a \u201cwalking boot\u201d and using a walker as she heals.\u00a0 Please pray for her as she heals and as she is forced to slow down and do more sitting.
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\nWe do serve a mighty God who is able to change lives.\u00a0 Thank you for your prayers and financial help so that we can be fellow-servants in this ministry.<\/p>\n
In Christ,
\nSam & Janet Grammer<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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