Tim & Martia Franklin, serving the Lord in Brazil

Excerpt from April 17^th letter: “ A few weeks ago Martia had an extra ministry opportunity at a ladies’ retreat.  She spoke twice out of Psalm 19.  We rejoice in the Lord for His enablement – over 100 ladies; in Portuguese; extensive preparation – all this in addition to her dedication in the home.  Thank you, Lord.   The pastoral transition with Jordao and Amanda has been going well.  Besides the preaching and teaching, they have also resumed areas that are lacking – a formal evangelism program, pastoral exhortation and administration.  Praise the Lord for the good transition thus far.  Please keep praying Thank you again for your part in serving Jesus.”

Tim & Martia Franklin serving the Lord in Brazil

Excerpt from April 17^th letter: “We are thankful that we get to study, teach and preach God’s Word. The semester at seminary is going ‘full steam’.  We teach 1 Corinthians, O.T. Survey and Intro. to Theology.  Saturday afternoon kid’s club at church continues to have strong attendance even with the rainy season beginning.  Please pray for someone to take Martia’s place teaching the little ones.  Besides stimulating internal growth of the church (another believer to serve), we’re hoping to start ministry at the Serrinha church plant, probably also on Saturdays.  Please pray for God’s leading.  Thank you again for your part in serving Jesus.”

Kirk and Juanita McKeeth: Excerpt from prayer letter: “April 1 found Juanita and me at Farmway Village just west of Caldwell.  Farmway Village is the name used for what at one time was called ‘the labor camp’.  In the western Treasure Valley many of those in Farmway Village work in the fields.  Many used to be seasonal workers who would come and go.  Now, more are more permanent.  The event on April 1 was a census event.  We did our own survey about the Bible, church attendance and interest in spiritual things.  Of 49 responses, 36 said ‘Yes’ in response to the question, ‘Would you like to talk with someone about spiritual life?’  Nearly all of those 36 gave information for further contact.”

Kirk & Juanita McKeeth, 1200 South 19^th Street, Nampa, ID  83686

As on nine previous Sundays, Easter Sunday we met again at our home at 2:30 pm for a time of singing, praying and teaching in Spanish.  Each Sunday meeting has included a bit different mix of people.  Carmelo Ortiz has been a stable and faithful in his participation with Natalie, his daughter.  His wife and son, Coty and Emmanuel, have been in Mexico since late December as they work to get her immigration papers in order.  The separation has been very hard emotionally and very precarious financially.  Pray with us for God’s purpose to be carried out in their lives for His glory and their good.  We would be very grateful if God so worked to provide a visa for Coty in a timely way so that the Ortiz family can pursue with us their long-held desire to reach out to Spanish speakers in this area with the gospel.

Glenn and Dorothy Budd, serving the Lord in Peru with  ABWE

Please pray for the following goals for the Budds this year:

• Continue work to realize a fully functioning aviation outreach to at least 2 mountain regions
• Glenn: leadership/pastoral/youth training on a consistent basis

Dorothy: more contact with the women and promote women’s ministries

• New Hope Pregnancy Care Center: Dorothy to serve on the administrative board, counsel, disciple and oversee volunteer ministries.  Glenn to serve on the advisory board and board of directors.

Glenn and Dorothy Budd, serving the Lord in Peru with  ABWE

Please pray for the following goals for the Budds this year:

• Continue work to realize a fully functioning aviation outreach to at least 2 mountain regions
• Glenn: leadership/pastoral/youth training on a consistent basis

Dorothy: more contact with the women and promote women’s ministries

• New Hope Pregnancy Care Center: Dorothy to serve on the administrative board, counsel, disciple and oversee volunteer ministries.  Glenn to serve on the advisory board and board of directors.
• Pechuquiz: work with leaders who have requested partnership, to hold the first ever youth camp in this mountain area

Praise and prayer requests:

• Praise God for the recent partnership in ministry with the Whitman family in Perugia, Italy and for the increase of their monthly support.
• Pray that they would be able to depart for Italy by late summer and for the Lord to use them in their stateside ministry as they visit many different churches in the next two months.
• You can contact Massimo at: msmollica@gmail.com.