Dear Friends and Family in Christ,\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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If increased temperatures could accelerate time, one would easily appreciate the host of gains and challenges July\u2019s 110-degree days and 90-degree nights brought. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each of us must \u201cwalk circumspectly\u2026redeeming the time because the days are evil.\u201d (Ephesians 5:15-16), so grueling landscaping jobs were added to ongoing Cocopah work to help with summer ministries and our largest vehicle repairs ever. Through your prayers and support these bore invaluable fruit in four salvation decisions, three rededications, and three pouring out of souls for dysfunctional family situations at Bill Rice West Branch\u2019s Junior camp, June 17-21. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Dawn kept the home and church fronts going that week. The 15-passenger van held its own all 800 miles, but I noticed chest pain with exertion at 7000 feet for the first time. Working in Yuma June 24th at 110 degrees, this evolved into a heart attack and hospitalization (until June 29th) for heart caths and the placement of three stents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Dawn battled Covid 19 again that week, but God answered prayers and she was able to visit Michael after she tested negative the 27th. God also mightily answered your prayers in helping us resume church services June 30, conduct a funeral July 2nd, and carry out Neighborhood Bible Time\u2019s most strenuous and fruitful annual ministry July 7-12 (the hottest week of the year that far). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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We truly marvel at Gods grace in salvation decisions by 8-year-old Jovanni, and 13-year-olds Phoenix and Moriah and their subsequent transformations. Many other juniors and teens exposed to the gospel and Biblical precepts also found refuge from family turmoil and help with food and basic needs this week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Sickness and the lure of tribal summer programs gripped others and kept us from Bill Rice West branch teen week July 15-19, while my heart restrictions to only local driving prevented us from taking anyone to the Apache Creek Camp\u2019s Native week, July 22-27. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019re PRAYING August\u2019s cardiology tests will clear me of serious heart damage and initial travel limitations and that Dawn will fully recover the from bronchitis she has been dealing with since July 20th. We\u2019re also working out details with Apache Creek\u2019s preachers for our annual native revival here in November or December. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The June deaths of saved 32, 36, and 73 year olds Ralph, Cheryl, and Millie out of the reservation\u2019s pre flood culture of child abuse, violence, despair, and unbridled sin cry out with the Macedonians to\u201d come and help us\u201d (Acts 16:9) Our work has only begun! Your Prayers and support for the following are a lifeline to that end which we will never take for granted! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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PRAISES: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Souls saved and strengthened through Junior Camp and N.B.T. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Return of majority of teens to church despite opposition by some. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Millie, Ralph, and Cheryl\u2019s deliverance from dementia and major organ failure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 God\u2019s provision of immediate and effective treatment of Michael\u2019s heart attack. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Huge providential gifts to finalize bus rebuilds and pay for summer ministries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 A 2008 low mileage mini van for elderly and disabled pickups. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Jacob, Lydia, and Miss Rebekah\u2019s help with N.B.T. and camp. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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PETITIONS: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Ramirez, Phillips, Lopez, and May families <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Daren\u2019s hospitalization with a severe MERSA reinfection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Miller, Hayes, and Thomas new foster children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 September 7th teen rally in Peoria, Arizona. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Dawn\u2019s healing from bronchitis and Michael\u2019s heart follow ups. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Annual Native revival this November or December. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Coworkers to come and help with the Cocopah work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Thank you so much for all your continued support and prayers. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sincerely in Christ, \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Michael and Dawn Veldhuis <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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