Dear Family and Friends:
\n\u201cLet everything that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the Lord\u201d Psalm 150:6. This month we have been reminded that every breath is a gift God gives that we might praise Him. A breath is such a simple gift that is easy to expect and take for granted. May the tests God has allowed our family to experience remind each of us to praise God. A breath: a simple yet wonderful gift. Don\u2019t waste the gifts God gives you! Praise Him today!
\nThankful for New Life & Growth
\nWe are thankful for many of you who expressed love and concern while Andrew was in the hospital. You gave encouragement when our faith was challenged, and God answered your prayers! Andrew is now home after spending 14 days in isolation in the Flagstaff hospital Special Care Nursery. While in the hospital, Andrew was healed from his UTI infection and has steadily regained weight. Paul\u2019s parents graciously took our children to their house while we were at the hospital. What a relief to know our children were in good hands!
\nAlthough Andrew is out of the hospital, we still need to have some issues checked out. He struggles feeding and often arches his back and neck. He also favors turning his head only one direction. In December he will retake a hearing test since he may have partial hearing limitation.
\nThankful for God\u2019s Work
\nPlease pray as we get back in our responsibilities both at home and church. It has almost been a whole month since Naomi has taught the church children or homeschooled our own children. Naomi and Beverly are planning a ladies Bible study this coming Monday evening and Paul is back to preparing messages. Thankfully the Lord allowed Pastor\u2019s hospital stay to be at a time when we could fill in and then the Messicks could fill in when we were gone. Most of all we are thankful for God giving our health back. We are reminded of the need for more laborers for the ministry here.
\nThankful for God\u2019s Care
\nRecently we asked for prayer for Paul as he deals with being out of breath. He was finally able to get in to a pulmonologist who discovered that Paul has pectus excavatum (which is a structural condition where his ribs press against his wind pipe and heart). It appears that his breathlessness is due to his wind pipe being pressed and partially closed. We are thankful that he doesn\u2019t have a lung disease that could only get worse but instead has a condition that can be corrected. Paul is now waiting to get in to a doctor who can advise on treatment.
\nThankful for Spiritual Reminders and New Visitors
\nGod graciously reminds us of our need to live every day for Him. On hearing of the death of Missionary Charles Wesco in Cameroon, we were reminded of the urgent need to live every day for eternity. \u201cOnly one life will soon be past, only what\u2019s done for Christ will last!\u201d
\nFor the past month, a Native American lady named Denise (Denni), has been coming faithfully to church. She expressed her thankfulness for our church and the preaching of the Word of God. She often brings her son Scotty or her grandson Hayden. Please pray for their salvation and her spiritual growth.
\nAndrew is 1 month old!
\nAndrew\u2019s 1st Sunday back and first visit with Dave & Becky DeFord.
\nA sweet visit from Mrs. Bev\u2019s 94-year-old brother Bob and his family.
\nThankful for the beautiful fall colors in Flagstaff.
\nPraises:
\n\u2022 Care and healing for Andrew
\n\u2022 All of you for showering us with love and prayer through this time
\n\u2022 Protection for Patty (a widow in our church) who had a small fender bender
\n\u2022 Those who come faithful to every service
\n\u2022 Denise who brings her son and grandson regularly
\n\u2022 Adults and Children who hear God\u2019s Word
\n\u2022 Provision through a job for Paul
\nPrayer Requests:
\n\u2022 Continued healing for Andrew \u2013 hearing tests and arching back\/neck
\n\u2022 All the nurses, doctors, and staff who received Gospel tracts (about 40)
\n\u2022 One complete family to become a part of our church
\n\u2022 Rachel\u2019s son, Simon showed interest in having a Bible study with Pastor
\n\u2022 Simon\u2019s girlfriend, Markina, who comes to some of the Bible studies and church services \u2013 salvation
\n\u2022 Church children to learn respect and reverence for God, His Word, and His house and for us to walk in the Spirit as we minister to them
\n\u2022 Wisdom as Naomi starts to homeschool again
\n\u2022 Spiritual protection and growth for our children
\n\u2022 Full time financial support if that is God\u2019s will
\n\u2022 Another couple to come and help in our ministry
\nAll for Jesus,
\nPaul and Naomi Sondergaard
\nRuthanne, Nathan, Hannah, Aletheia, and Andrew
\nOur Address:
\n3475 E Rusty Spurs Rd
\nRimrock, AZ 86335
\n928.963.1605
\nMissions Address:
\nIndependent Baptist Indian Mission
\n2406 Main Street, Keokuk, IA 52632
\n319.524.7278 * www.ibimi.com
\n\u201cAnd this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God,
\nand Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.\u201d John 17:3<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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