June, 2009



Dear friend in Christ,

It’s June!  Every day brings us closer to heaven and to “the renewal of all things”(Mt. 19:28).  Then we won’t need Renewal Ministries; God will do it all!

But in the meantime, He is so kind to use R.M. for His renewing purposes!  The feedback continues…

Our books: “I am a Christian woman [in India].  I do not have any fellow friends who share my faith and so not much encouragement in the Christian walk…. I love every word of “The Disciplines of the Beautiful Woman” – it is soul nourishing….”

A Mongolian linguist in Mongolia, which is just opening up to Christianity: “May I translate your book into Mongolian?”  (Answer: “Of course!”)

Renewal Days: “Jim and I talk about how special our time with you was.  His presence makes us mindful of our fellowship together in and with Him.  Abiding. …We are passing it on.”

Discipling Tips: “Thank you, Anne.  You make everything fresh again.”

Weekly disciple group: “I know God had such a plan for my life this year in being in your group and walking through these life-changing miracles.”

Website: “[My neighbor] and I just went over your four points… so we could ‘turn a corner.’”

A Passover card from brother Tuvya, with “Jews for Jesus:” “Dear sister Anne, your family and name are precious to me….”

Ray isn’t here to be my leader and partner, and yet for now, you keep sending encouragement and prayers and checks.  God is so kind, and so are you, dear friends.


                            In His love and mine,

 

                                                       Anne

P.S.


Surprise

I walked the other day along a river
And watched the ducks
and heard some hawklings’ cries;
Then suddenly the nearness of  my Savior
Brought tears of joy and wonder to my eyes.

       Oh, praise the Lord!
          “This earth is crammed with heaven!”
       Oh, praise the Lord!
          And, Christian, look around!
       For every bush you pass with fire is flaming,
       And every spot you tread is holy ground.

I stopped the other day to watch a fountain
And marvelled at the magic of its grace;
Then suddenly my heart was on a mountain
And worshiping Jehovah face to face!…

I wept the other day – oh, Christian, hear it!
I wept the other day without control,
But suddenly the blessed Holy Spirit
Spoke peace again and calmed my needy soul.

       Oh, praise the Lord!
          “This earth is crammed with heaven!”
       Oh, praise the Lord!
          And, Christian, look around!
       For every bush you pass with fire is flaming,
       And every spot you tread is holy ground.


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